Board Minutes - Jan 24, 2006

Minutes Board Meeting of Cedar Springs Home Owners 24 Jan 2006

Present were: Vince Sellen, Art Shotwell. Don Lapworth, Art Cawrse, and Melissa Pratt

President’s Report

1. Storm damage to 1811 CS Ln to be repaired for approximately $100. Strong wind blew a tree over onto the porch, tearing off the railing. Potential tree problems will be address by cutting back trees near 1807, 1813 and 1815 CS Ln.
2. The water drainage problem behind 1806-1812 CS Ln will be fixed by installing drain pipes below the surface of the lawn. This will be contracted out. Vince Sellen moved and Art Shotwell seconded for Art Cawrse to arrange for the work to be done.
3. The roof of the LDS church's shed was draining on our fence and causing some damage. Vince Sellen was able to talk to some engineers and the drainage will be rerouted to avoid our fence.
4. Vince Sellen and Art Cawrse met with John Lunsford, the Parks and Forestland manager, about proper maintenance of the wetlands. Some owners have expressed concern that we care for this area appropriately. Thus far, all work on the wetlands has been with the recommendation of Mr. Lunsford. Garner's will be clearing some of the invasive plants and introducing some native plants to further enhance this area and maintain it as a wilderness area.
5. With the ground cover at a minimum in the winter months, Don Lapworth will look into mapping out any problem areas with the irrigation system so they can be fixed before the summer.
6. We have asked Chuck Boyd to put some plants in as a barrier to the eyesore below the fence behind 1802-1804 CS Ln and have not heard back from him.
7. The dog park is not yet completely funded and work on it is not expected to start soon.
8. Owners are reminded that leaving a food source on the ground near your unit may invite pests to invade your house. This time of year rats and mice are looking for shelter and can be attracted to bird seed and other food sources. Garner's will be taking care of any mole problems.
9. Local contractors who have proven reliable are Randy Pepper for work on trees (tel number 293-2213) and Adam Schmidt for carpentry (tel number 661-7091). As always, outside work will for the most part be taken care of by the HOA whereas inside work is left to the homeowner.

Vice President's Report

1. Don Lapworth will get an estimate to seal 39th Court. It is a private road and therefore our responsibility to maintain. Asphalt Quality Sealers will be available to issue an estimate on cost after 01 February.

Treasurer's Report

1. Art Shotwell brought up postponing re-bidding the landscaping contract until the expenses for resealing 39th court, repairing the irrigation system, and fixing the drainage issues are determined. The rest of the Board agreed to maintain the current landscaping service until spring maintenance expenses are paid.
2. No homeowners are in arrears for dues.

The next Board meeting will be on the 23rd of February at 7 pm. It will be held at the Lapworth's house.

The annual homeowner's meeting will be held on the 20th of March at 7pm. The meeting will be in the Anacortes Library meeting room. Notices will be mailed out closer to the meeting date. Three Board members have indicated that they will not be available to be on the Board next year and will need to be replaced.

Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Pratt