Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time/ Location: 7PM at the Wayside United Church of Christ
Those in attendance: Ken Schiewetz, Larry Barlow, Gary Mesick, Anne Mesick
In addition to the board, there were 7 community members in attendance.
President: Ken Schiewetz
Ken Called the meeting to order at 7:07PM.
Ken asked for two volunteers to open and count the ballots. Sherrill Miller and Makoto Sugiuchi volunteered to count the ballots.
Ken called for a moment of silence in recognition of those community members who have died in the past year: Grace and Norm Low as well as Dwayne House.
Ken thanked the many volunteers who served the community in various ways.
Ken reported that we are in a period of waiting as far as the lawsuit because the court date is in September of this year.
Treasurer: Gary Mesick
Account Balances (as of January 1):
As of January 1, Mar Cheri had $3,232.14 in the Operating account (checking) and $50,233.79 in savings. Of the savings balance, $29,683.79 represents Reserve funds and $20,550.00 represents Special Assessment funds.
Operations
Through December (and for the calendar year 2025), operating expenses exceeded budget by approximately $10,800. This variance is largely attributable to:
- Utilities expenses approximately $4,500 over projections; and
- Professional fees (legal and other) approximately $7,500 over projections.
Other expense categories were under budget. In addition, the Community received approximately $4,000 more income than projected, which offset a portion of the expense overage.
Note: Reserve contributions and expenses and Special Assessment income and expenses are excluded from operating results and are reported separately below, though they appear in the same ledger due to system limitations.
Reserves
For the year, the Community deposited $7,384.09 into Reserves and incurred the following Reserve expenditures:
- $4,270.25 for arborist services to provide a report and assessment of Community trees;
- $1,929.26 to replace pool drains to meet county code requirements; and
- $5,454.83 in supplies to upgrade security at the pool and picnic/play area.
Special Assessment
For the Special Assessment related to the lawsuit, the Community received $23,400 in Special Assessment payments and incurred $2,850 in legal expenses associated with that matter.
Special Assessment funds are restricted to these purposes and are not part of operating income.
Dues Status
For regular association dues:
- 67 households have paid their 2025 dues in full;
- One household is making installment payments; and
- One household remains delinquent for dues assessed in 2022, 2024, and 2025.
For Special Assessments:
- 44 households have paid in full;
- 17 households have only the last payment remaining;
- Four households have fallen behind one or more payments, and
- Four households have made no payments and are not in good standing.
The next Special Assessment payment is due no later than March 15.
Annual assessments will go out by email and regular mail following today’s meeting. They are due in full by April 1, with late fees accruing for those accounts not paid in full by April 15.
Proposed Budget (Preview)
The following summarizes the proposed budget for 2026.
The proposed budget includes the same income projections as last year. Dues will remain at $965. Most expenditure categories remain unchanged, with the following adjustments:
- Increased allocation for utilities to reflect recent cost trends;
- Reduced allocation for legal fees, as much of the legal expense has shifted to the Special Assessment; and
- Increased allocation for administration to cover the cost of a new community directory.
Secretary: Anne Mesick
Anne reported that in addition to keeping the minutes for all the meetings over the past year, two welcome packets were delivered to new property owners: Gage and Michelle Fishering and Dianna and Phil Porr.
Anne also reported that there is a new directory for the community, and thanked Mark Medlin for all his assistance with the project.
Architecture: Ken Schiewetz (acting chairperson)
Ken reported the following:
- 4 roof replacements
- 2 paint color approvals
- 3 solar panel approvals
- 2 shed approvals
- 1 atrium replacement approval
- 1 installation of a privacy fence approved
- 2 driveway/ patio replacements approved
- 1 retaining wall replacement approved
- 1 deck replacement approved
In addition to the above approvals there was a site visit by members of the Architectural Committee with the legal team to homes with view loss from overgrown trees.
There are some ongoing violations that are being monitored by the committee and our legal team.
Maintenance/Pool: Ken Schiewetz (acting chairperson)
- New Drain covers were installed.
- Drainage leak at the common area repaired
- Pump seal replaced
- New Cameras installed
5. Pruning of trees on community property
Hospitality/Recreation: no chairperson
Nancy and Ray Krueger sponsored a Summer picnic at the common area and a cookie party in December. Thank you to the Kruegers for organizing these events.
At Large: Larry Barlow
Larry reported that we are nearly completed with the new security system at the pool. We are awaiting two metal housing units that are a one off project( nothing that can be purchased) to be fabricated.
New Business:
There was a brief discussion about some electrical issues that have occurred in the community during the past year. It seems that as the underground wiring, under the operation of PSE, ages, there have been spotty occurences of power surges. It was a reminder to all that we need to have our property insurance policies in place and attend quickly to any abnormal electrical issues in our homes.
Vote Results:
The current board was unanimously re-elected. The budget passed with one no vote and one abstention.
There was one write in vote for Anne Mesick as the head of the Recreation Committee.
There being no other business, Ken closed the meeting at 7:35 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Anne Mesick
Secretary