CEDAR SPRINGS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2014
MINUTES
Present:
President: Vince Sellen
Vice President: Paul Stannert
Secretary: Naomi Hanson
Treasurer: Art Shotwell
Board Members: Ted Krieg; Jean Taylor; Steve Daly
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. at the home of Naomi Hanson, 1806 Cedar Springs Lane.
Vince called the meeting to order. Paul Stannert moved and Jean Taylor seconded to approve the minutes of January 22 and February 15, 2014 as presented. Motion was passed unanimously. The secretary had no further business.
Art reported that he had not received a complete report from Furin so he did not have a treasurer’s report. He will be contacting them and he will send information out to the board members. It was suggested that the secretary send out a reminder that dues will increase to $235 on April 1.
Vince reported that the roof has been repaired at 1811 39th Court. There is no longer any leakage. There was very little damage inside and the damage was due to an existing crack. Repair inside the unit will be the homeowner’s responsibility.
Mark Miller will be starting the repair to the fence at 39th Court this coming week.
There are boards across the creek in the wetlands behind 1901 Cedar Springs Lane. This is not a safe alternative to getting across the creek if you walk in that area. It was suggested that we look at alternatives such as a prefab “bridge” to get across. Vince will provide the size needed and Naomi will do some searching on the WEB.
Paul agreed to find replacements for the clipboards that hold notices at the mailboxes.
Jean reported that Green Street will begin on April 1. It was suggested to do moss removal in the lawns etc. at the cost of $800 – this would involve chemicals. The board decided to not use chemicals. Kippy Strandberg has offered the services of a young man who is living with the Strandbergs. He could do the moss removal and also work on taking care of the holly. It was suggested that he be paid $10/hour. Naomi Hanson moved and Art Shotwell seconded to hire this young man (or another individual, if he is not willing) to work on the moss, holly, and any other items removal that might be appropriate at a total cost of not more than $200. The motion passed unanimously.
Jean reported that she had called TruGreen to say that she was cancelling having them service Cedar Springs because they had not fulfilled their obligations as promised. The call produced action on TruGreen’s part as they came and walked the property and took information as to past action on their employees’ part. Richard Hartwig was the person representing TruGreen. He came from Bellingham. They sprayed and left a detailed description of the work they had done. Jean suggested that we give them another chance to see if they follow through. The board agreed.
Sun House will be doing the gutters and moss removal on roofs where it is needed. We need to find another source for dryer vent cleaning.
Vince reported that he had received a letter from John Lunsford of Anacortes Parks and Recreation. Lunsford and Dave Oicles had looked at five alder trees, two of them east of 1813 Cedar Springs Lane and three more that were about 25 feet southeast of 1815 Cedar Springs Lane. They recommended that the two trees east of 1813 showed no signs of ill health and the roots were not heaving from the ground. However, those trees are close to the residence. If we would like to remove them, we are free to do so but need to notify them and discuss appropriate replanting. Regarding the three trees east of 1815, they suggested arranging for removal. The “snags” should be left at 10 to 15 feet in height. They suggested that the holly be completely removed from this area also. Paul Stannert moved and Art Shotwell seconded to take action as recommended by Mr. Lunsford. The motion passed with Mr. Krieg abstaining.
The next discussion was whether to use Eager Beaver for the above work. There was some concern that their prices are high. However, it was generally felt that they do quality work and their prices may be lower if they do not have to remove the wood from the premises. Jean will contact them. They will also cut some branches near 1802 39th Court.
The question arose as to who is filing the yearly corporation renewals with the state. Art will check with Furin to see if they are taking care of that.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 6, at 5:30 at the Stannert residence. Steve will contact the person recommended for possible management services and invite her to attend the meeting to answer questions regarding what services she provides.
Art Shotwell moved and Steve Daly seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Naomi Hanson,
Secretary
