Minutes for the Monthly Meeting of the
Board of Directors of Mar Cheri Community Club
Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Time /Location: 7 PM via Zoom
Those in attendance: Ken Schiewetz, Larry Barlow, Gary Mesick, Anne Mesick
President: Ken Schiewetz
Ken called the meeting to order at 7 PM.
The geological survey report of the common areas is due in any day. Ken will call the company this week to check on when it can be expected. Once we have the document, a report will be submitted to the City of Federal Way.
Treasurer: Gary Mesick
Treasurer’s Report. As of 1 March, the Community had $5369.44 in the Operating account (checking) and $34083.73 in the Reserve (savings).
Through February, the Community is $60 under budget. There were no Reserve expenses for the month.
As of March 10, 11 members have paid their 2025 dues in full. One is making installment payments. One household has not paid dues for 2022, 2024 or 2025. As a reminder, dues of $965 are due by 1 April. Late fees will be assessed on 15 April.
Please pay through PayHOA or mail a check to:
Mar Cheri Community Club
29526 2nd Ave SW
Federal Way, WA 98023-3504
Secretary: Anne Mesick
Anne reported that two new ballots were received bringing the total to 33. Gary made a motion that the voting be extended for another 30 days. Ken seconded the motion. A vote was taken and it passed unanimously. Voting is extended to April 13, 2025.
Maintenance/Pool: Ken Schiewetz (acting chairperson)
The replacement of the drain covers at the pool will be scheduled this month. Anne made a motion that $2500.00 be allocated from the reserve fund to pay for the work to be done to complete the replacement of the pool drain covers. Gary seconded the motion. A vote was taken and it passed unanimously.
Architecture: Ken Schiewetz (acting chairperson)
One architectural request was received since the last meeting:
Div 4, Lot 6 – replacement of metal and glass atrium as part of master bedroom remodel
The property owners appropriately involved the committee very early in their planning. Heather contacted them for additional information and learned they have only received sketches of some possible options at this point. The committee will continue to monitor and assist as their planning progresses since we need the final design to approve or deny the request.
No new architectural violations were issued.
Ongoing violations:
Div 1, Lot 10
$75 per month for lack of maintenance (roof shingles) continues. Balance $525
$50 per month for overgrowth of weeds. Balance $250.
Div 2, Lot 2
$50 per month for yard and weed overgrowth. Balance $0 (monthly fine being paid)
Div 4, Lot 14
$700 per month for view interference. Balance $11,200
New Business:
Ken, as acting chairperson of the Architectural Committee, stresses the importance of working with the committee whenever changes are made to the exterior of properties.
The board discussed the possibility of Wes Bekele helping out in one of the open board positions. Ken will contact Wes to check with him about his schedule and filling one of the positions.
Gary Zukowski, who was nominated at the annual meeting to be on the board, was unable to make the March meeting due to a schedule conflict. Ken will reach out to Gary.
There being no other new business, Ken called the meeting to a close at 7:35PM.
The next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 at 7 PM via zoom.
Respectfully Submitted,
Anne Mesick
Secretary