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Additions to the minutes of March 6, 2012:

The tree issue we discussed has been resolved to the satisfaction of all and in conformance with the covenants. Thank you to all the parties involved in working this out.

Reminder: As spring approaches our trees and plants are growing and may be causing trouble for neighbors. Please be sure to review your plantings and communicate with your neighbor any issues of concern that you might have. (Hopefully there are none). Please take this route before coming to the Board.

In Attendance:
Steve Freeborn, Nancy Krueger, Arne Ruston, Pete Keller, Mark Bunger, Vicki Bengeult

Treasurer’s Report – Pete Keller

Current balances:
Savings $9659
Checking $7214
Including $10,000 Pool Resurfacing fund

The IRS has informed us that they have reviewed our appeal of the late filing penalties for 2008 and 2009 employment taxes and have agreed to waive the fees. We are still responsible for interest on those taxes. But this ruling saves us approximately $950.

2012 assessment notices were mailed at the end of the month and are due April 1.

Significant January transactions:
Income : none

Expenditures:
$354 Puget Sound Energy

Recreation – Nancy Krueger

We are recontacting lifeguards and swim teachers from last season to see if they want to continue with Mar Cheri this summer. Another project is to find new mats for the dressing rooms and lavatories. We are looking for long-lasting mats that are non-skid, hygienic, and easy to clean. We will continue to use the old mats in the outdoor entryways to the dressing rooms, but they are difficult to clean and have a strong rubber smell.

It was decided that the pool will be open over Memorial Day weekend and then open on weekends until the last day of school. Then we will open with our regular schedule. It was also decided that associate membership dues will be raised from $275 to $299.

Thanks to Vicki Bengeult and Arne Rusten for joining the Board this year; we look forward to their good ideas and added enthusiasm.

Architecture – [your name could be here!]

The board approved a new house paint color for one of our residents.

Maintenance — Mark Bunger

There will be 3 work parties this year. The first three Saturdays in May will focus on prepping the pool and playground areas for summer use. Look for more details about jobs to be done in next month’s newsletter. Remember,
helping out earns you a $50 rebate on your homeowner’s assessment!

Nominating Committee

Are you interested in serving on the Mar Cheri Board? If you are interested in serving in the Architecture position, please contact a board member.

The meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm and the next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 4 at 7pm at Vicki Bengeult’s home.

Respectfully submitted,
Vicki Bengeult
Mar Cheri Secretary

Other Items

Minutes and Community Notices by email
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Website Reminder
Don’t forget that you can connect with other members of our community at www.marcheri.org. Here’s an example of what you might find:
Pete Keller posted an update: at 5:52 pm, March 16, 2012
We are replacing our deck sometime this spring. If you have glass panels on your deck could you please share your thoughts…especially maintenance. Thanks!

Board Members In Attendance: President Steve Freeborn, Treasurer Peter Keller, Architecture Chair Sherry Murchison, Maintenance Chair Mark Bunger, Secretary Leigh Strinsky

President, Steve Freeborn gave introductory comments and asked for comments or corrections to the 2011 Annual Minutes.  No one commented, so the minutes were admitted into the record as written.

2012 Annual Treasurer’s Report — Peter Keller

2011 income exceeded expenditures by $1000.  Assessments were received from 67 of 69 homes including two homes which had been in foreclosure.  The re-introduction of swimming lessons brought in $1750, 40% of which the association retains.  The IRS ruling reclassifying our lifeguards as employees resulted in a one-time expense of $3000 for 2008 and 2009 back-taxes.  We are currently appealing the IRS late payment penalties for those years and expect to receive their ruling shortly.   Planned capital improvements for 2012 are a winter pool cover ($1500), replacement deck umbrellas ($200) and new restroom flooring ($1000).
Continue reading “Annual Meeting Minutes – February 16, 2012”

In Attendance: Steve Freeborn, Nancy Krueger, Sherry Murchison, Leigh Strinsky, Pete Keller, Mark Bunger

Treasurer’s Report – Pete Keller

Current balances:
Savings $13658 including $10,000 Pool Resurfacing fund
Checking $997
Continue reading “Board of Director’s Meeting – January 6, 2012”

Secretary’s note: Apologies for the delay in receiving the November minutes. We did not meet in December and next meeting is tonight. You can expect the minutes from tonight’s meeting to be delivered this weekend.

In Attendance: Steve Freeborn, Nancy Krueger, Sherry Murchison, Leigh Strinsky, Pete Keller, Mark Bunger, Kris Strinsky

Treasurer’s Report – November 2011 — Pete Keller
Current balances:
Savings $18657 including $10,000 Pool Resurfacing fund
Checking $2440
Continue reading “Board of Director’s Meeting – November 15, 2011”

Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 15^th at 7pm at Leigh Strinsky’s home.

In Attendance:Steve Freeborn, Sherry Murchison, Leigh Strinsky, Pete Keller, Mark Bunger

Treasurer’s Report – October 2011 — Pete Keller

Current balances:

Savings $8626

Checking $5904

7-month CD $10,000.00 Pool Resurfacing fund

2011 assessments from 66 homes and 21 associate members have been received so far. Liens the board placed on the properties at SW 299th PL, 29916 2ndAve SW and 30018 2nd Ave SW for unpaid assessments have been paid. We have recovered $1491 of unpaid assessments. Phone and trash service has been stopped at the pool.

Continue reading “Board of Director’s Meeting – October 10, 2011”

In Attendance: Mark Freeborn, Nancy Krueger, Sherry Murchison, Leigh Strinsky, Pete Keller, Ronaldo Pasion

The minutes from the August 8 board meeting were approved.

Treasurer’s Report – September 2011 — Pete Keller

Current balances:

Savings $13626
Checking $2450
7-month CD $10,000.00 Pool Resurfacing fund

2011 assessments from 65 homes and 21 associate members have been received so far. We have received a ruling from the IRS regarding the classification of our lifeguards as employees or independent contractors. We have been directed to classify them as employees. This requires submitting quarterly state and federal tax reports which we have been doing for the last two years. Back taxes may be required for some previous years. Title companies have inquired on balances due on three properties; 121 SW 299th PL, 29916 2nd Ave SW and 30018 2nd Ave SW. We expect some unpaid assessments will be recovered soon.
Continue reading “Board of Director’s Meeting – September 13, 2011”

In Attendance: Mark Freeborn, Nancy Krueger, Sherry Murchison, Leigh Strinsky, Vicki Bengeult, Emalie Bunger

Treasurer’s Report – August 2011 — Pete Keller

Current balances:

Savings $16625
Checking $5725
7-month CD $10,000.00 Pool Resurfacing fund

2011 assessments from 64 homes and 20 associate members have been received so far. Old Republic Title has been provided with a statement of the balanced owed for the property at 30018 2nd Ave SW.

Significant July transactions:

Income

$455 Homeowners assessments
$920 Pool guest and swimming lessons fees

Expenditures

$2316 Lifeguard and cleaners payroll
$472 State and federal payroll taxes
$120 Landscaping service
$919 Puget Sound Energy
Continue reading “Board of Director’s Meeting – August 8, 2011”