Board Meeting
1806 Cedar Springs Lane
November 2, 2010
Minutes
Board Members Present: Don Hanson, Paul Davallou, , Jerry Martin, Alex Taylor, Jan Martin, Lexie Lamborn Guests: Paul Stannert, Jean Taylor & Susan Miller
Call to Order; Meeting was called to Order at 7:05 p.m.
Secretary Report
Minutes of the September 7 2010 Board meeting were accepted as distributed.
Treasurer Report
Jerry Martin read the highlights on the attached report prepared on 10/31/10 by Suzanne Butler of Furin & Company. Available Funds on 10/31/10 in the various accounts are as follows: Operating: $1,806.95; Insurance: $911.33; Reserve: $61,270.68.
Landscape Committee Report
Susan Miller will be working with Mark Lawrence of Simply Yards to survey needs and estimated costs of correcting soils and replacement plantings so we can work on a 5-year plan for landscaping and begin prioritizing projects.
The Leland Cypress trees have been sprayed three times for spider mites. They appear to be under control.
The moles that have made appearances in some yards were discussed. Various methods of pest control were discussed and jean Taylor recommended a battery operated mole deterrent thing they have tried.
The Board approved a bonus of $100 each for the three main landscapers.
Jan Martin is concerned that we save as many of our existing plants as possible and perhaps relocate them as part of the 5-year plan.
Alex Taylor reported that the sprinklers have been shut down for the year as part of our landscaping contract. We have paid $1,387.69 for sprinkler control repairs and more will be needed in 2011. Alex has been working with someone from Simply Yards who is preparing corrected maps of the locations of sprinklers and the control boxes.
The Board expressed great appreciation for all the work Alex has done to upgrade and correct the existing sprinkler system.
Alex also reported on the tree trimming that was done on problem areas on both sides of the creek. The project took 7 ½ hours and cost $1,947.00.
Homeowner Concerns for Board Review/Consideration
Landscaping and yard issues should be brought to the attention of Jan Martin (293-1894) or Susan Miller (299-8900).
There was a discussion of signs contrary to the CC&Rs. Simply Yards will be asked to remove their signs.
Old Business
Watershed Cleanup – Discussion about the silt and invasive weeds in the pond and creek. A motion to engage a wetland consultant to assist with planning was put forward but the vote did not pass. The issue was postponed until we have more information on the proposed 5-year landscaping plan.
Creek “Bridge” Paul suggested pea gravel over tree roots to smooth out the contour. Susan will add it to the 5-year plan.
Earthquake Insurance – Jerry located a couple more quotes. We will keep looking for an agent to explain the benefits and costs of earthquake insurance so we can present it at the annual meeting.
Recruitment of Board members – Paul Stannert and Bob Tallman have been approached and may be interested in being on the Board. Jean Taylor will ask Sally Casey and Stephanie Daly if they are interested. Susan Miller will ask Gretchen Sellen.
New Business
-Community Garage Sale -See if any interest at the annual meeting for next spring.
Possibility of carpenter ants was discussed. The Board agreed that structural problems caused by pests were the responsibility of the HOA.
We will have more information about the schedule of painting units at the next board meeting.
We will be getting 2011 estimates for landscaping. We will separate the estimates for the sprinkler & irrigations systems from the landscaping and groundwork systems.
Scheduling
- Next Board Meeting: Monday, January 10, 2011 at 7 p.m. We will post the agenda in advance.
- Annual Meeting scheduled for Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 10 a.m. in the Anacortes Library.
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