Thursday, November 06, 2014

Board Minutes of Oct. 29, 2014 Meeting

CEDAR SPRINGS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014

MINUTES

Present:
President: Vince Sellen
Vice President: Paul Stannert
Secretary: Naomi Hanson
Treasurer: Art Shotwell
Board Members: Jean Taylor, Steve Daly

Absent: Ted Krieg

Guests: Andrea Gauthier, Don Hanson, Susan Miller, Gretchen Sellen, Kippy Strandberg, Doug Winge

The meeting was called to order by Vince Sellen at 5:30 p.m. at the home of Jean Taylor.  Vince indicated that Ted Krieg would not be present since he had double bypass surgery in St. Louis on October 8 and is now in cardio rehab there. 

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of the August 19 board meeting.  The motion passed unanimously.

Art Shotwell provided a treasurer’s report, which is attached. Balance Sheet. Profit & Loss.

Vince reported there was storm damage this past weekend with two trees down, one near Art’s condo and one by the creek on H.  Disposal of the trees was discussed.

1819 Cedar Springs Lane is now being renovated.  The insurance money has been received and will be paid out as repairs are made.  Vince has OK’s the replacement door and it will be painted to reflect the rest of the units. 

The Landscape Committee reported that 18 responses were received to the survey.  They will provide a summary document at the annual meeting.  They will also discuss the duties of a landscape coordinator – duties that would have to be assumed by the management company if it was determined to employ one.  These duties included pest control, necessary mulching to keep landscaping alive, replacement of lost plants, trimming of trees, shrubs, and plants, fall cleanup, and tree removal.  A final document set forth a possible budget for 2015 regarding landscaping costs which totaled $13,500.  It was suggested that an increase in the monthly dues would be necessary.  The document will also be provided at the annual meeting.

Steve reported that he has made contact with the company that will do the gutter repairs.  The company is waiting for good weather.  It was pointed out that Anita Dale’s gutters had to be cleaned out and she also has dripping gutters.  Gutters will be cleaned later in the fall after the leaves fall.

It was noted that lawns are again very soggy – it was suggested that perhaps the new construction in the area might be causing some of the problem.

Materials were collected from Acorn in Oak Harbor, Windermere in Bellingham, and Anacortes Property Management. Acorn in Oak Harbor did not respond to a telephone inquiry.  It was decided to get more information/references regarding Windermere, Anacortes Property Management, and Soria Property Management.  The information gleaned will be presented to the board at a meeting yet to be scheduled in December with the idea that candidates be present at the annual meeting to answer questions.

The next meeting of the board will be at Art Shotwell’s home at a date and time to be determined. 

The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. 

Respectfully submitted,
Naomi Hanson
Secretary

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