Author: Webmaster

Date: December 12, 2023

Time/ Location: 7PM via Zoom

Those in attendance: Ken Schiewetz, Larry Barlow, Gary Mesick, Anne Mesick

President: Ken Schiewetz

Ken reported that no volunteers to serve on the board have come forward after his latest request. Please consider serving as a member or on a committee.

Treasurer: Gary Mesick

As of December 1, the community had $15402.28 in its Operating Fund (Checking) and $30795.84 in its Reserve Fund (Savings). There is one homeowner who has not yet paid 2022 dues. The other 68 homeowners have paid assessments in full through the end of the year.

Operations: The financials show the community is running about $1400 under budget. 

Reserve: There were no Reserve expenses in November. 

Next year’s budget: The draft budget for 2024 calls for holding dues at their current level ($720 per household per year).

Secretary: Anne Mesick

Anne will finalize the selection of the venue for the annual meeting.

At Large: Larry Barlow

No report.

Maintenance/Pool: Ken Schiewetz (acting chairperson)

The asphalt repairs to the sink hole in the cul-de-sac near the bottom of Mar Cheri are complete. J&S Maintenance repaired the leak in the pipe at the east side of the common area near the pool. 

Architecture: Ken Schiewetz (acting chairperson)

Two letters were sent to property owners for garbage can violations.

Recreation/Hospitality: Anne Mesick

No report.

New Business:

Ken reported that he will be meeting with Paul from Affinity Tree on Monday. He will be getting bids on trimming trees in the Mar Cheri common areas.

A reminder to all dog owners in the neighborhood. The city of Federal Way has a leash law. For the safety of people, and dogs, we remind you to always keep all dogs leashed when they are not confined to your property.

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday January 9, 2023 via Zoom.

There being no further business, the meeting ended at 7:28 PM

Respectfully Submitted,

Anne Mesick

Date: Nov 14, 2023

Time /Location: 7 PM via Zoom

Those in attendance: Ken Schiewetz, Gary Mesick, Larry Barlow, Anne Mesick

Reports

President: Ken Schiewetz

Ken Schiewetz called the meeting to order at 7 PM. Ken, once again, called for volunteers to fill board positions and to work on committees. 

Treasurer: Gary Mesick

As of November 1, the community had $16693.22 in its Operating Fund (Checking) and $30795.08 in its Reserve Fund (Savings). There is one homeowner who has not yet paid 2022 dues. The other 68 homeowners have paid assessments in full through the end of the year.

Operations: The financials show the community is running about $800 under budget. 

Reserve: There were no Reserve expenses in October. 

Secretary: Anne Mesick

No Report.

At Large: Larry Barlow

No Report

Maintenance/Pool: Ken Schiewetz (acting chairperson)

Ken met with Neal Tripp at the site of the leak on the property near the pool. 

Neal obtained an estimate to have 15 feet of perforated pipe installed at the site of the leak and connected into the existing drain pipe, at a cost of $580.00. Ken and Neal recommend the work be done.

Ken made a motion that $580.00 be made available to have 15 feet of perforated pipe installed at the site of the leak that would link to the existing drain pipe. Gary Mesick seconded the motion. The vote passed unanimously.

Architecture: Ken Schiewetz (acting chairperson)

A homeowner has been fined for view violations.

Recreation Hospitality: Anne Mesick

No Report.

New Business:

Ken, as chair of the Maintenance committee, brought 4 estimates to paint the pool house. The average cost to have the work done is $3500.00. This information will be used for planning the budget for 2024.

There being no other business, the meeting was closed at 7:35 PM.

The next meeting will be on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, via Zoom.

Respectfully submitted,

Anne Mesick

Secretary

Special Meeting Minutes

Board of Directors of Mar Cheri Community Club

Date: November 2, 2023

Time /Location: 5:47PM via Zoom

Those in attendance: Ken Schiewetz, Gary Mesick, Larry Barlow, Anne Mesick

President: Ken Schiewetz

Ken Schiewetz called the meeting to order at 5:47 PM. 

The purpose of the meeting was to vote for or against starting fines on a noncompliant property owner.

A motion was made by Ken Schiewetz to begin fining a noncompliant property owner, who has done nothing to correct the violation, nor to submit a plan to the Architectural committee to become compliant.

Gary Mesick seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.

Ken closed the meeting at 5:50 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Anne Mesick

Secretary

Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Time/ Location: 7 PM via Zoom

Those in attendance: Ken Schiewetz, Gary Mesick, Larry Barlow, Anne Mesick

President: Ken Schiewetz:

Ken, once again, stated there is a need for volunteers to serve on the board, and to fill empty committees. Please seriously consider volunteering to serve your community in this way.

Treasurer: Gary Mesick

As of October 1, the community had $21033.89 in its Operating Fund (Checking) and $30794.30 in its Reserve Fund (Savings). There is one homeowner who has not yet paid 2022 dues. The other 68 homeowners have paid assessments in full through the end of the year.

Operations: The financials show the community is running about $900 under budget. 

Reserve: There were no Reserve expenses in August. The completed reserve study shows a “fair” (middle tier) reserve against future reserve expenses.

Secretary: Anne Mesick

No report.

At Large: Larry Barlow

No report.

Maintenance/Pool: Ken Schiewetz (acting chairperson)

No report.

Architecture: Ken Schiewetz (acting Chairperson)

Of the 25 violations issued by the architectural committee as of the last meeting, 21 are resolved, leaving 4 in violation.

Gary Mesick moved to issue letters from the board to those property owners in violation, and to begin fines immediately. Larry Barlow seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.

Anne Mesick made a motion to send a letter to a property owner who has trees in violation of the covenants. Gary Mesick seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously.

Ken, as head of the Architecture Committee reminds all property owners that neighborhood walk throughs will be ongoing. Thank you for the maintenance of your home and grounds.

Recreation/ Hospitality: Anne Mesick

No report.

New Business:

Treasurer: 

Gary suggested that a person be hired to inspect the siding on the pool house to determine the condition and potential lifespan of the siding. This is needed to adjust the estimates of future Reserve studies, and it could potentially save the community money.

Architecture:

Ken informed the board that a property owner is planning a significant remodel of a home.  The property owner will be turning in a detailed request to the Architecture Committee.

Maintenance:

Ken reported that Neal Tripp has spotted a small drainage problem in the grounds near the pool. More information will be presented at the next monthly meeting as well as a proposed plan of action, and a budget.  This issue should be covered by the reserve account.

Hospitality/ Recreation:

Anne delivered two welcome packets to new neighbors in the community. Division 3 Lot 4 has new tenants.  Division 1 Lot 4 has new property owners: Adam Sinclair and Tamara Hoffman Sinclair. Welcome to our new neighbors.

There being no other business, Ken ended the meeting at 7:45 PM.

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 7PM via Zoom.

Respectfully submitted,

Anne Mesick

Secretary

Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Time /Location: 7PM via Zoom

Those in attendance: Ken Schiewetz, Gary Mesick, Larry Barlow, Anne Mesick

President: Ken Schiewetz

No report.

Treasurer: Gary Mesick

As of September 1, the community had $26501.33 in its Operating Fund (Checking) and $26352.87 in its Reserve Fund (Savings). There is one homeowner who has not yet paid 2022 dues. The other 68 homeowners have paid assessments in full through the end of the year.

Operations: The financials show the community is running about $1700 under budget. 

Reserve: There were no Reserve expenses in August. The treasurer is working with Association Reserves to complete the updated reserve study for this year.

Secretary: Anne Mesick

No report.

At Large: Larry Barlow

No report.

Maintenance/Pool: Ken Schiewetz (acting chairperson)

Ken reported that the pool is closed for the season. He extended his gratitude for the work that all the volunteers did to make the season successful. Special thanks go to Neal Tripp, and James Rolf for their work in coordinating and performing much of the maintenance themselves. Heather Pierce did an outstanding job with the keycards for the entry gate. She became an expert at troubleshooting problems, and being flexible with her own schedule to meet with property owners to update their paperwork, and then activate their cards. The amazing commitment that the volunteers who opened, closed and maintained the pool house cannot be overstated; thank you one and all.

The pool is in off season mode with the garbage collection on hold, the pool service down to maintenance level, and preparations made for the storage of the furniture and the winterizing of the pool house.

Architecture: Ken Schiewetz ( acting chairperson)

Ken reported that over the past month 25 violation notices were issued to property owners in the community. As of today 14 violations have been resolved/completed. There are 11 outstanding. There were violation notices sent for lack of maintenance on structures, overgrowth of brush, weeds, lawns or trees, as well as refuse containers not being hidden from street view. In addition to the 25 violation notices, there were warning letters sent for trees interfering with views and a boat parked in a yard behind a fence.

In the coming days, a letter will be sent out to those property owners, who are still not in compliance, outlining the next steps to be taken, including fines.There is no news on the status of the road repairs to the area affected by the water main break. Ken will contact Lakehaven Utilities to learn more.

Hospitality/Recreation: Anne Mesick

No report.

New Business:

The board discussed the date for the next annual meeting; the proposed month is January 2024. Anne will look into finding a meeting space, and the board will begin discussions on next year’s budget.

The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 via Zoom.

There being no other business, the meeting was closed by Ken at 7:52 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Anne Mesick

Secretary

Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Time /Location: 7 PM via Zoom

Those in attendance: Ken Schiewetz, Gary Mesick, Anne Mesick

Those absent: Larry Barlow

President: Ken Schiewetz

Ken called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM.

Treasurer: Gary Mesick

As of August 1, the community had $30224.88 in its Operating Fund (Checking) and $26352.17 in its Reserve Fund (Savings). There is one homeowner who has not yet paid 2023 dues and one homeowner who has not paid 2022 dues. Delinquent accounts have been assessed late fees and interest and have been referred to the Community lawyer for further action. The other 67 homeowners have paid assessments in full through the end of the year.

Operations: The financials show the community is running about $2300 under budget. 

Reserve: There were no Reserve expenses in July.

Secretary: Anne Mesick

No report.

Maintenance/Pool: Ken Schiewetz ,acting chairperson

The big projects proposed for the pool, and pool house are complete with the exception of the slow leak that is near one of the weirs. Thank you to Neal Tripp, and the team of volunteers who have worked to maintain and coordinate improvements to the pool and play area.

Architecture: Ken Schiewetz, acting chairperson

Members of the Architecture Committee have walked the neighborhood and letters of noncompliance will be mailed in the next few days.

A reminder to all community members, if you are planning any large project, to include painting and roofing, please notify Ken Schiewetz, so that he can work with the other members of the committee to verify that the changes are in compliance with the community Bylaws.

Recreation/Hospitality: Anne Mesick

No report.

New Business:

There was a recent complaint, by a community member, about an incessantly barking dog. 

Please contact the City of Federal Way about such noise problems, as that is a matter for the city to handle.

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 12, 2023 via Zoom.

There being no other business, the meeting ended at 7:20 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Anne Mesick

Secretary

Date:Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Time /Location: 7PM via Zoom

Those in attendance: Ken Schiewetz, Gary Mesick, Larry Barlow, Anne Mesick

President: Ken Schiewetz

No Report

Treasurer: Gary Mesick

As of July 1, the community had $34543.95 in its Operating Fund (Checking) and $26351.50 in its Reserve Fund (Savings). There is one homeowner who have not yet paid 2023 dues and one homeowner who has not paid 2022 dues. All delinquent accounts have been assessed late fees and interest, and one has been referred to the Community lawyer for further action. One additional homeowner is paying in installments. The other 66 homeowners have paid assessments in full through the end of the year.

Operations: The financials show the community is running about $3500 under budget. 

Reserve: The Community paid $1704.70 from Reserve to stain the deck, rebuild the picnic tables, and purchase a nozzle and hose for the pool.

Maintenance: Ken Schiewetz acting chairperson

The tables in the picnic area are in the final stage of restoration. Thank you to Neal Tripp and James Rolf for their work. Steve Freeborn has volunteered to help restore 3 benches at the pool.

Secretary: Anne Mesick

No Report

At Large: Larry Barlow

No Report

Architecture: Ken Schiewetz acting chairperson

There were two new requests that were made of the Architectural committee; one from property 1-12, and one from property 3-10. 

Ken and the newly formed Architectural committee will be addressing those previously unresolved requests made of the committee.

Recreation Hospitality: Anne Mesick

No Report

New Business:

The Architectural Committee will be walking the neighborhood in the coming days to survey the status of all the properties in the neighborhood. Letters of noncompliance will be sent, if necessary following the assessment. 

The next board meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

There being no other business, the meeting was closed at 7:40 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Anne Mesick

Date: June 13, 2023

Time /Location: 7PM via Zoom

Those in attendance: Ken Schiewetz, Gary Mesick, Anne Mesick, Heather Pierce

Those absent: Larry Barlow

President: Ken Schiewetz

No report.

Treasurer: Gary Mesick

Treasurer’s Report for the June 2023 Board Meeting:

As of June 1, the community had $38396.02 in its Operating Fund (Checking) and $34806.07 in its Reserve Fund (Savings). For 2023, there are 2 homeowners who have not yet paid their dues (one of these also has not paid 2022 dues). All delinquent accounts have been assessed late fees and interest. One additional homeowner is paying in installments. The other 66 homeowners have paid assessments in full through the end of the year.

Operations: The financials show the community is running about $12000 under budget. $9500 of this is the timing of the insurance (which will show up in next month’s budget performance), and the remaining $2500 is an overrun in utilities and other expenses.

Reserve: The water heater at the pool was replaced at a cost of $2431.00

Secretary: Anne Mesick

Anne reported that emails were sent to the community about the pool opening and about the pool gate key cards.

At Large: Larry Barlow

No report.

Maintenance/Pool: Acting chairperson Ken Schiewetz,

Ken reported that Neal Tripp had the pool area ready for opening day. The deck had 2 coats of stain, the furniture was washed and positioned on the deck and on the patio, the bathrooms were cleaned, and the garbage collection was started. Thank you to those community members who volunteered to help Neal and Ruth with this work.

Neal also reported that there are volunteers to open and close the pool for six days of the week. Neal and Ruth are covering the last day. Again, thank you to those community members who have volunteered to help with this import work. If you can help open and close the pool, please contact Neal Tripp at nealnruth77@gmail.com 253-561-4022.

Heather Pierce, who is managing the key cards, reported to the board that the process was going pretty well. She has noticed that some key cards that had been working this year, stopped working abruptly and unexpectedly. She suspected that they had come into contact with cell phones for prolonged periods of time. Upon researching the problem, it was found that, indeed, cell phones can demagnetize the cards. Heather has the nonfunctioning cards and plans to see if she can get them to work again. Please do not store your key cards near your cell phone.

Architecture: Acting Chairperson Ken Schiewetz

There was one request made of the committee. Ken, who is out of town, will look into the matter when he returns. The board is searching for community members to serve on the committee, and at present they are seriously understaffed.

As Laura House steps down from the committee, we thank her for her service to the community.

Recreation Hospitality: Anne Mesick

One new welcome packet was delivered to the new owners in property 3-2; Evan Barbour, Jody Hanson and their son Bo. Welcome to the neighborhood.

New Business:

Ken stated that approval was made for a new garden hose reel at the pool, and an attachment that goes on the garden hose that will shut the hose off when the proper water level in the pool is reached.

There being no other business, the meeting was closed at 7:30 PM.

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

Respectfully Submitted,

Anne Mesick

Secretary

Date: May 10, 2023

Time /Location: 7PM via Zoom

Those in attendance: Ken Schiewetz, Larry Barlow, Gary Mesick, Anne Mesick

President: Ken Schiewetz

  The parties in the lawsuit have resolved this matter and the case is dismissed as of the 24th of April, 2023.  Since the agreement is subject to a Confidential clause no further details will be posted on Mar Cheri’s website.

Treasurer: Gary Mesick

As of May 1, the community had $33,421.60 in its Operating Fund (Checking) and $34805.12 in its Reserve Fund (Savings). The Association has two delinquent accounts carried over from the previous year. For 2023, there are 3 homeowners who have not yet paid their dues. All delinquent accounts have been assessed late fees and interest. One homeowner is paying in installments. The other 65 homeowners have paid assessments in full through the end of the year.

The financials show the community is running about $1500 under budget.

Reserve: There were no expenses from Reserve in April. A Reserve expense for replacing the water heater in the pool house will show up in the May report.

Secretary: Anne Mesick

No report.

At Large: Larry Barlow

No report.

Maintenance/Pool: Acting Chairperson, Ken Schiewetz

Ken reported that the new hot water heater is installed. 

Neal Tripp is working around the pool in preparation for opening day.

The pool is on schedule to open over the Memorial Day weekend.

Pool liability release forms may be found on the website marcheri.org . They are under documents – pool.

Architecture: Acting Chairperson Ken Schiewetz

A patio replacement was approved for the property Div III-20.

Recreation Hospitality: Anne Mesick

No report.

New Business

Maintenance:

Ken reported that Neal Tripp is replacing the wood on the picnic tables. Neal will also be replacing a few boards on the deck that are worn out. Neal will be looking into having the bath house painted. 

The next meeting will be held on June 13, 2023 at 7 PM.

There being no other business, the meeting ended at 8:55 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Anne Mesick

Secretary

Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Time /Location: 7PM via Zoom Those in attendance: Ken Schiewetz, Larry Barlow, Gary Mesick, Anne Mesick President: Ken SchiewetzKen called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.  There was a quorum.With regard to the ongoing lawsuit, Ken reported that we are waiting for the settlement to be signed by the plaintiff. Treasurer: Gary MesickAs of April 1, the community had $20152.94 in its Operating Fund (Checking) and $34804.23 in its Reserve Fund (Savings). The Association has two delinquent accounts carried over from last year(fines an interest are accruing). For 2023, there are 20 homeowners who have not paid their dues. One homeowner is paying in installments. All other homeowners have paid assessments in full through the end of the year.NOTE: HOA dues are due April 1 each year. Late fees are assessed on April 15 for those who have not paid by then. And interest accrues at the rate of 1% per month on all unpaid balances.The financials show the community is running about $4000 over budget. This is all legal fees associated with the update of the Community bylaws.Reserve: There were no expenses from Reserve in March. We anticipate a Reserve expense for replacing the water heater in the pool house later this year.  Secretary: Anne MesickNo report.At Large: Larry BarlowNo report.Maintenance/Pool: Ken SchiewetzKen met with Neal Tripp, who is taking the lead on organizing the operations at the pool, and working on many of the routine projects with neighbor James Rolf. All the work from the off season remodel is complete.The hose bib project will be completed in the next couple of weeks.Architecture: Ken SchiewetzThe Architectural committee approved a fence replacement for property 4-14.We would like to thank Robin Mann for her service on the Architectural committee.Recreation Hospitality: Anne MesickNo report.New Business:The water heater will be replaced before the opening of the 2023 swim season. Anne Mesick made a motion that up to $3000.00 dollars from the reserve fund be made available for the project. Gary Mesick seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.The pool will open on Memorial Day weekend. The date of the work party will be announced soon. There being no other business, President, Ken Schiewetz closed the meeting at 7:42 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Anne MesickSecretary

Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Time /Location: 6:00 PM at the King County Library at 320th Street.

Those Present: Ken Schiewetz, Gary Mesick, Anne Mesick

President, Ken Schiewetz, called the meeting to order at 6:08 PM. Ken reminded the attendees that the meeting was to address the vote pertaining to changes recommended to the Mar Cheri Community Bylaws document. Ken asked for two volunteers to open, and count the ballots. Linda Craft and Sherrill Miller volunteered. The final count was 40 votes to approve the changes and 0 votes against the changes. The bylaws of Mar Cheri Community Club have been updated to reflect current Washington State law.

There being no other business, Ken Schiewetz closed the meeting at 6:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Anne Mesick

Secretary.