MARIE'S VINEYARD
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING
MARGARET
MC KENNY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Board
Members:
Sarah Boyer, President
Mark Russell, Vice President
Linda Schoonmaker, Treasurer
Jim Cunningham, Secretary
Non-officer Board Members:
Kelly Remy
Ron
Formanek
Tina Wagner (absent)
1.
President Boyer called the meeting to order at 1909 and introduced
all board members in attendance.
2. Treasurer Schoonmaker presented the current financial report.
As of March 31, 2003 the current balance was $18,723.20. Proposed
budget expenditures for the calendar year 2003 are 8,463.00. Any
excess will be retained for emergency purposes.
3.
Vice-president Russell reported on the results of the balloting
on amendments to the covenants running with the land applicable
to all homeowners. They dealt, respectively with a housekeeping
amendment, nuisances, garbage and severability. All were approved
by at least 2/3 vote of the membership. They are being presented
to the VA and the FHA, and will then be filed with the County
Auditor, at which time they will become effective.
4.
The possibility of amending the covenants to specify a date other
than January 5 for the payment of annual dues was discussed. There
was a sense in January that the date created some hardships and
that it might be changed to midyear. Those in attendance at this
meeting felt any problems would best be resolved by giving earlier
notice. The consensus was that around the first of November would
provide adequate time for persons to adjust to the January due
date.
5.
The subject of a community garage sale was discussed and met with
approval of those in attendance. It was suggested that might be
coordinated with the annual event at Kempton Downs, which President
Sarah said she would explore. It was agreed that a small expenditure
to promote the event (newspaper classified ad) would not be inappropriate.
6.
President Boyer then opened the meeting to general discussions
with the following result:
a.
Vern Lansford brought up the subject of low spots in the parking
strips. These are the responsibility of the City of Olympia
Street Department (telephone number 753-8314), which has indicated
that they will be filled and overseeded. This is a problem indigenous
to several properties, so the area might be surveyed to determine
the scope of the problem and the city advised accordingly.
b.
Kelly Remy suggested that we contact West Bay Construction to
provide for completing removal of the temporary Marie's Vineyard
sign on 18th, and for repair of the fence along 18th. President
Sarah thought she had the tools to mend the fence, and would
contact West Bay for sign removal.
c.
Wayne Weatherly inquired about the propriety of modifying the
chain-link fence that separates his property from the pond.
No answer was immediately forthcoming, but Mark Russell indicated
he would assist in looking into the problem.
d.
Connie Smith brought up the subject of scrub trees and shrubbery
in the pond areas. It was originally anticipated that the City
of Olympia would take care of these problems but has reneged
on its commitment. It was concluded that the budget would not
handle contracting the removal, but we need to rely on homeowner
volunteers. It was pointed out at any amounts budged for "Pond
Maintenance" are for rental of equipment, and not for removal
itself. Sam Jenson indicated that he had the necessary equipment
and the will to use it. Vern Lansford also volunteered for this
project.
e. Upon inquiry by Sam Jenson, the issue of speeding through
the area was revisited. It was noted that the main source of
the problem has now moved out, but Andi Rominger questioned
whether we could install "Children at Play" signs. These are
not permitted by the city, and self-help is discouraged.
f.
The City of Olympia again came under discussion when Stephanie
Hoffman questioned the quality of trees placed in parking strips.
These are owned by the city but maintained by the homeowner.
She would like to replace hers with something a bit more presentable.
It was suggested that she contact board member Tina Wagner who
might be able to help her implement such a plan.
