CEDAR SPRINGS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 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:
Ted Krieg, 1815 Cedar Springs Lane
Bob and Andrea Gauthier, 1813 Cedar Springs Lane
The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by President Vince Sellen at the home of Jean Taylor. Roll was taken.
Marilyn moved/Jean seconded to approve the April 18, 2013 minutes as written. Motion passed unanimously.
The president reported that a window was broken by Simply Yards at 1813 39th Court. Simply Yards will arrange and pay for a replacement window of the same quality.
Painting will begin shortly after July 1. Residents need to be at the home for the painting of the doors only. The board will prepare an information notice (with the assistance of Alex Taylor) as to how to prepare a home for painting. The painter covers the shrubs.
It has been determined that any repairs to attics or crawl spaces under the home are the responsibility of the homeowner. The president confirmed this with attorney Brad Furlong. Basically the HOA’s insurance pays for everything “paint out” or not moving if the home were to be tipped over. There was discussion as to possible solutions for the water in the crawlspaces under 1813 and 1815 Cedar Springs Lane. Raising the height of the common area so water will drain toward the creek and installing curtain drains were suggestions. A notice will go out to all homeowners alerting them to their responsibility regarding attics and crawlspaces.
Gutters were cleaned on the units closest to the creek.
Puget Sound Energy says there is a meter that has not been recording. Since no one has any idea where this meter might be, he will get back to PSE to ask them to locate this mysterious meter.
Doug Winge provided a treasurer’s report which is attached. There is a total of $78,895.76 in all accounts.
Jean Taylor reported that Simply Yards is removing any plants that didn’t make it through the winter. The taller trees in front of units will be pruned in the fall. The lawn has been fertilized. Tru Green has not shown up to spray the diseased willows. There is a tree near 1813 Cedar Springs Lane which probably needs to come down because its roots are going under the unit and it is getting too tall. It was generally decided that the Kriegs and the Gauthiers could determine if the tree should be removed and a new one planted in its place. Naomi will provide the pamphlet that sets forth the Native Growth Protection Easement Management Plan for their use in determining a replacement, if needed.
All the sprinklers are not turned on as yet but they will be within the next week.
A birch tree on 39th Court will need to be replaced. Jean and Kippy Strandberg will supervise when any trees are planted.
The back flow testing has been done. This purpose of this is to make sure our irrigating does not go back into the City water.
The association needs to get bids to repair the potholes on 39th Court.
The summer party will be on July 27 beginning at 4:00 p.m. behind units 1806 and 1808. More information will be forthcoming.
Marilyn moved/Jean seconded to write off the two underpayments still on the books in the total amount of $35. Motion passed unanimously.
It was discussed how important it was that residents are aware of having a secure crawl space access. Some residents have had problems with rodents establishing themselves in the crawl spaces. Owners who wish a more secure lid on their crawl space can have an improved lid built as the one on 1902 Cedar Springs Lane. If enough owners want this done, the association might be able to coordinate and reduced the individual unit cost.
The association will be looking into the possibility of a curtain drain in the Common Area above 1815 Cedar Springs Lane.
The next board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 15, at the home of Doug Winge.
Jean moved/Marilyn seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Naomi Hanson, Secretary
