SOUTH COVE BOARD MINUTES

April 20th, 2006

At the home of Julie McDaniel

Board Members Present  Chad Hardisty, Windsor Lewis-Gloy, Randy Uyeno, Julie McDaniel, and Sam Rosenbalm

Meeting called to order at 7:15 PM by Chad Hardisty.

Minutes   The March 2006 minutes were approved as listed on the Web.

Treasurer’s Report

Windsor reported an account balance of $67,685.12. (Combination of savings & checking accounts)

96% of the homeowner dues for 2005 have been collected.

Windsor confirmed Washington State law requiring all homeowners associations with annual revenues equal to or greater than $50k to perform annual independent audits. Based on this information, Windsor will be seeking an independent audit of our financial records this year.

2006 Priorities

The following priorities will be focused on:

• Address park drainage around tennis courts
• Address problem of people in the park after hours
• Replace decking on floating dock

The following items will be researched for inclusion if time / money allows in 2006 or moved to the 2007 board priority list:

• Repaint or modify South Cove signs for better visibility
• Repair or modify concrete structure around the tennis court picnic table
• Address parking issues in front of mailboxes and park entrances

Results of the two Yes / No survey questions:

1) The issue of whether or not fences should be allowed on the park.

a. 67.5% said “NO NEW FENCES”

2) If fences are allowed on the park, what restrictions will govern these installations?

a. 93.2% indicated “Harmony of Design” as the highest governing value

b. 72.3% indicated “Height”

c. 62.8% indicated “Material”

Spring Cleaning and Community Pride – Chad Hardisty reporting

The weekend of May 6^th and 7^th, the 1^st Saturday / Sunday in May from 8AM to 4PM have been designated as our official Community Pride day.  Chad Hardisty is lining up the dumpster and Rod Putney is organizing the event.

Communication – Randy Uyeno reporting

The first newsletter will go out in the next couple of weeks.  Material for the July newsletter is due by June 1^st.

Architectural Control Committee  - Sam Rosenbalm reporting

Three ACC requests were submitted and approved.

Park / Landscaping

Nothing to Report. 

Discussion ensued about the two large cottonwood trees near the tennis courts and what can be done to ensure they do not damage the newly laid paths and our tennis courts.  Additional research will be done to determine the various options.

Beach

Nothing to Report.

Tennis Courts – Julie McDaniel reporting

The tennis courts will be cleaned sometime after May 1^st.  One bid was received which was too high, another bid is outstanding.

A locksmith has also been contacted to repair the damaged gate locks.

Mailbox

Nothing to report.

Events – Julie McDaniel reporting

The Easter event was a huge success.  Thank you to Julie McDaniel and all the volunteers! 

The next event coming up is the July 4^th parade and party in the park!  Details to be in the July newsletter and posted on the website.

Rules

Nothing to report at this time.

Gov’t Affairs / SLSA – Chad Hardisty reporting

Meeting held on April 5^th, 2006 at the Library Service Center in Issaquah.  9 members were present.

Census results for the newly annexed area:

            1,565 residences with 2/3 single family residences and 1/3 multiple family.

            Estimated 3,720 citizens

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Presentation made by the City of Issaquah Public Works department

- discussed road / sidewalk planning and maintaining

- discussed traffic calming

Priorities for SLSA for 2006:

1. Speed control on 188^th / 192^nd / 193^rd

2. Road maintenance

3. Sidewalks along W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy to connect with South Lake Samm State Park.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

Next meeting is at the home of Chad Hardisty, 19239 SE 46^th St; (425) 641-5493

Thursday, May 18^th at 7PM.