Board of Directors’ Meeting – June 17, 2014 Mar Cheri Community Club
In attendance were Steve Freeborn, Mark Moberg, Leigh Strinsky, Kay Gordon, Nancy Krueger, Mark Bunger, Margo Rolf and Don Deighton.
Minutes from the May 2014 meeting were approved and signed by the president of the board.
The meeting opened with a statement that the insurance was in good standing and that Steve has a copy of the policy.
Tree Removal at the Pool Area
Steve introduced the discussion about trees west of the pool parking lot that are diseased, leaning, and, thus, a liability, and/or non-compliant with the covenants, rules and by-laws. He asked Don Deighton to present a report including multiple pictures of the neighborhood and of the Sound from many different perspectives in Mar Cheri and to give his opinion of what should be done. This also included a discussion about some trees that are on the adjoining property of Neil Sorenson west of the Mar Cheri Pool area and are also blocking the views of some residents of Mar Cheri. Most of the trees are alders or cottonwoods. Don recommended that we should proceed immediately to cut the trees. Don and Kay had met on June 14th to review the pictures and a contract that he and Steve had signed with Mr. Sorenson and to walk the location of the grove of trees bordering the stream along the parking lot and sport court. Kay stated that the trees had been marked by the arborist. All board members present walked this location during the board meeting. Steve had already gotten rough estimates from Treebulance Tree Service, a fully licensed and bonded tree removal company. Don Deighton stated in our meeting that he would underwrite the expense of the work done on Neil Sorenson’s property. Anyone who benefits from Don’s efforts and wishing to assist him monetarily in this underwriting should contact him directly. It was stated that the removal of these trees would help in restoring some of the views for Mar Cheri. Nancy Krueger objected to the order of what was happening, bringing to the attention of the board and Don that she still had an appointment with an arborist whom she had contacted as directed by the board at the May 2014 meeting. She emphasized that she did not want the woods to go away. It was pointed out that the Board should lead by example in maintaining trees in acceptable heights and in healthy and safe conditions. Steve added from a legal point of view that the court had said that we cannot selectively enforce the covenants. We all need to follow them. There is also a window of opportunity to deal with the Sorenson trees as he is putting that property up for sale.
The following motion was made by Mark Bunger and seconded by Leigh.
“to approve removal of trees on the Mar Cheri Pool property on the west side of the parking lot that are diseased or that are non-compliant with the covenants, restrictions and by-laws of Mar Cheri Community Club, cost of which is not to exceed $2,200.”
There was a call for questions and for a vote.
The motion passed with one abstention. One member was not present at the time of the vote.
Treasurer’s Report – Leigh Strinsky
Current Balances
Savings $19,670 – of which $10,000 is earmarked for Pool resurfacing fund
Checking $25,394
Mar Cheri treasurer accounting is being transitioned over to Quickbooks with Assisted Payroll. This will make it easier for us to manage our payroll reports that are due quarterly.
Leigh will continue to file the Washington Workman’s Compensation returns.
Assessment payments for 60 homes have been received so far. If you have not, please send it in and save us the cost of postage and copies for additional reminders.
May Transactions:
Income
$8,390 Assessments
$1,925 Associate Members
Expenditures
$ 20 Office Supplies
$278 Puget Sound Energy
$577 King County Public Health Department
$301 Watermill, Inc.
$600 Equipment and supplies for pool start-up
$ 50 Homeowner work credit
Architecture – Kay Gordon
Leigh Strinsky is having a new roof put on her home. That poses no problem.
Maintenance – Mark Bunger
Mark reported that the grant for water and drainage solutions that he had investigated had not been feasible.
However, Mark reported that drainage issues around the pool, parking lot, and playground area are being dealt with. He has been helped by James. Together they have sought solutions for the marshy areas by installing some drainage pipes, gravel and a grate, cleaning out some drains and seeking solutions for this long-existing problem. He added that Arnie Ruston had been helpful in consulting about what had been done in the past, and Don Deighton has contributed with labor. Mark reiterates that the work on the drainage this year is still a temporary fix.
Mark said that a detailed plan should be made to deal with those problems with long-term solutions, and the board should then budget proper funding. Many other smaller projects have been done dealing with general maintenance and safety and that is an ongoing process.
Recreation – Nancy Krueger
New umbrellas have been purchased for the pool area. And flowers have been planted. Swim classes begin Monday, June 23.
Nancy wants to announce the following:
MAR CHERI PICNIC 4TH OF JULY
There will be a picnic at the pool area on the Fourth of July
Time 4:00 PM.
Please bring a salad or a dessert.
We will grill hot dogs and hamburgers.
Secretary’s Report – Margo Rolf
Margo is presently working on a new directory (phone, address, email, children’s names ) for Mar Cheri Community Club. She will include those changes noted with the return of assessment checks. If you have not sent in corrections, please do so immediately.
Email: margorolf@aol.com
Mail: Margo Rolf, 29610 2nd Pl SW, Federal Way, WA 98023,
Phone: 253-941-0172
The next meeting will be at 7:00 PM on Tuesday July 15 at the pool.
Respectively submitted,
Margo Rolf, Secretary