CEDAR SPRINGS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2013
MINUTES
Present:
President: Vince Sellen
Vice President/Treasurer: Doug Winge
Secretary: Naomi Hanson
Board Member at Large: Marilyn Cawrse
Landscape Coordinator: Jean Taylor
Guests:
Don Hanson, 1806 Cedar Springs Lane
Ted Krieg, 1815 Cedar Springs Lane
The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by President Vince Sellen at his home. Roll was taken.
Marilyn moved/Jean seconded to approve the February 7, 2013 minutes as written. Motion passed unanimously.
Doug reported that the ending fund balance for February was $57,053. The two new property owners in Cedar Springs have signed up for direct payment. Only one homeowner chooses to pay by check and pay the extra fee. It was suggested that the board remind homeowners to cancel their ACH when they move. The amount will continue to be taken out of their account if it is not cancelled. It was decided that the treasurer did not need Quick Books for reporting at this time. Furin and Company would be asked to provide balance sheets for the use by the board. Doug will look into consolidating the City of Anacortes water bills and see if payments can be made automatically. He will also check with PSE.
Jean Taylor reported that there is a better look to the lawns when using the smaller lawnmowers. Landscapers are now coming on Thursday. She said the sprinkler heads will be extended behind 1806 and 1808 since the water does not reach to the trees on the boundary. She will soon need the work order book for the start of the sprinklers.
Mr. Ted Krieg attended the meeting to provide some background to concerns regarding unit 1815. The items identified were discovered when an inspection was done prior to his purchase of 1815 from Clara Hogg. The first concern was water in the crawlspace. The second was a small hole in the attic firewall. The third was the need to create access for the jetted tub and complete the hook up for the tub. Marilyn moved/Doug seconded to take the following action. Vince will make an appointment with a water abatement firm to check on the water situation under both 1815 and 1813 and bring a suggested solution back to the board. The motion passed unanimously.
Jean moved/Doug seconded to explore repair of the hole in the Krieg attic and make arrangements for fixing at a cost of not more than $100 plus tax. The motion passed unanimously.
Jean reminded the board that Blythe Plumbing and Heating needs to do backflow testing. Vince will call to make those arrangements.
Mr. Krieg also mentioned that the seal was broken on one of his windows. Vince pointed out that House Rules, number 5, says “Prompt replacement of reported broken or defaced window glass to the original condition is the board’s responsibility. Refer to CC&R Section 11.7.” Wording within CC&R Section ``.7 says, “….The authority of the Board extends to window glass and screens, doors, awnings, railings and other visible portions of each Building.”
Owners of 1808 have indicated that there is a crack in their foundation. Marilyn moved/Naomi seconded to have the foundation inspected and a recommendation received at a cost not to exceed $150. Motion passed unanimously.
Units 1805/1807, 1809/1811, and 1813/1815 will be painted this summer, together with the front doors on all five homes on 39th Court. It was suggested that notes be sent to these residents to paint their deck railings at the same time (the painter does not do railings).
Other concerns that came before the board were front porch gaps between the stones and the cement on the circle condos. The worse one seems to be 1810. Also, there are some potholes that need filling on 39th Court.
Meetings for the coming year were discussed. It was decided to have the meetings as follows:
June 20, Home of Jean Taylor
August 15, Home of Doug Winge
October 17, Home of Marilyn Cawrse
December 19, Home of Naomi Hanson
The summer picnic will be discussed at the June meeting and will probably be scheduled in July. It was suggested that perhaps we could have it in the area behind 1806 and 1808.
Jean moved/Naomi seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Naomi Hanson, Secretary
