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In Attendance: Steve Freeborn, Arnie Rusten, Nancy Krueger, Pete Keller, Mark Bunger, Vicki Bengeult

Minutes of the December 4 meeting were approved.

Treasurer’s Report – Pete Keller

Current Balances

Savings $19664
Checking 690
Including $10,000 Pool Resurfacing fund

The 2013 budget is being finalized. Preparations are being made for the annual audit. Steve discussed the procedure for filing in small claims court to obtain past due assessments, and we will proceed with two claims against accounts that are over one year past due if they are not paid by the annual meeting. Continue reading “Board Meeting – January 8, 2013”

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

Minutes of the November 6, 2012 meeting were approved.

Treasurer’s Report – Pete Keller

Current Balances

Savings $19664

Checking $ 1559

Including $10,000 Pool Resurfacing
fund

Continue reading “Board of Director’s Meeting – December 4, 2012”

In Attendance: Steve Freeborn, Arnie Rusten, Nancy Krueger, Pete Keller, Mark Bunger, Vicki Bengeult

Minutes of the October 2, 2012 meeting were approved.

Treasurer’s Report – Pete Keller

Current Balances

Savings $19664
Checking 1764
Including $10,000 Pool Resurfacing fund

66 of the 69 homeowners have paid their assessments. There is already a lien on one of these properties, and we will pursue collecting this multi-year debt in small claims court. Notices of intent to lien will be sent to those more than one year late.
Continue reading “Board of Director’s Meeting – November 2012”

In Attendance: Steve Freeborn, Arnie Rusten, Nancy Krueger, Pete Keller, Mark Bunger

Minutes of the September 4, 2012 meeting were approved.

Treasurer’s Report – Pete Keller

Current Balances
Savings $19664
Checking 8744
Including $10,000 Pool Resurfacing fund

66 of the 69 homeowners have paid their assessments. Final warnings regarding payment of this year’s assessments have been sent. Notices of intent to lien will be sent to those more than one year late.State and federal employment tax reports were also submitted. Telephone and trash services at the pool have been discontinued until the pool reopens.

Significant September Transactions

Income:
$57 Pool guest fees
$144 Swim lesson fees

Expenditures:
$253 Pool service
$938 Pool payroll
$792 Puget Sound Energy
$3161 Payroll taxes
$1542 Property taxes

Recreation – Nancy Krueger

No report.

Maintenance — Mark Bunger

Mark led another discussion about the cost and installation of a winter pool cover. A hard cover is required if we have a cover, but not having a cover at all is an option. Then we talked about a leak from the bathrooms which is causing water to pool in the parking lot. We have a bid from Beacon Plumbing and will get one or two more bids before getting this repaired this fall. After learning about the plumbing project it was decided to save the purchase of the optional winter cover until another year. The winter cover would be nice to have in order to prevent leaves and debris from collecting in the pool, but the repair of the plumbing leak is a much higher priority. We still plan to purchase a new summer cover next spring.

The meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm. The next meeting will be held at 7 pm on Tuesday, November 6 at Arnie Rusten’s.

Respectfully submitted,
Vicki Bengeult from Nancy Krueger & Pete Keller’s notes

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

Minutes of the August 6, 2012 meeting were approved.

Special Thank You

Please join us in a big round of applause to Sherry and Joey Murchison for their tender loving care of the plantings at the neighborhood entrances, which regularly includes hauling 35 gallons of water at a time!. Thanks also to Pat Patton for the beautiful flower pots she contributed and maintained at the pool.

Treasurer’s Report – Pete Keller

Current Balances
Savings $24662
Checking 8109
Including $10,000 Pool Resurfacing fund

66 of the 69 homeowners have paid their assessments. Final warnings regarding payment of this year’s assessments will be sent. Thereafter, notices of intent to lien will be sent to any remaining outstanding accounts.

Significant August Transactions

Income:
$256 Pool guest fees
$860 Swim lesson fees

Expenditures:
$660 Pool Service
$3160 Pool Payroll
$991 Puget Sound Energy
$209 Pool supplies/chemicals

Recreation – Nancy Krueger

The summer season at the pool went well. We had a great group of lifeguards and swimming instructors. Final cleanup and furniture storage is underway.

The board is discussing options for improving the play area. If you have suggestions, please let us know.

Maintenance — Mark Bunger

Mark found a $1500 winter pool cover with 20 year warranty. The board voted on and approved the purchase up to $2000. The extra amount is to allow for purchasing a new summer cover at the same time. The new winter cover is needed to meet safety code requirements.

Investigation into drainage problems in the parking lot near the pool house will commence as soon as possible. Mark will schedule this with a plumber.

The meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm. The next meeting will be held at 7 pm on Tuesday, October 2 at Nancy Krueger’s.

Respectfully submitted,
Vicki Bengeult

In Attendance: Nancy Krueger, Arnie Rusten, Pete Keller, Mark Bunger, Vicki Bengeult, Greg Bengeult

Minutes of the July 9, 2012 meeting were approved.

Treasurer’s Report – Pete Keller

Current Balances
Savings $24662
Checking $9941
Including $10,000 Pool Resurfacing fund

66 of the 69 homeowners have paid their assessments. If you still have not paid, please send it immediately to reduce costs of reminder notices and to prevent legal action. 20 associate memberships have been paid so far. Continue reading “Board of Directors Meeting – August 6, 2012”

In Attendance: Steve Freeborn, Nancy Krueger, Arnie Rusten, Pete Keller, Mark Bunger, Vicki Bengeult, Greg Bengeult

Minutes of the June 11, 2012 meeting were approved.

Treasurer’s Report – Pete Keller

Current Balances

Savings $24662
Checking $12604
Including $10,000 Pool Resurfacing fund

Continue reading “Board of Director’s Meeting – July 9, 2012”

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
Would you like to receive your newsletter and board minutes via email? If so, please send an email to info@marcheri.org or give Vicki Bengeult at call at: 206-578-2527

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”