Scott Mountain Homeowners Association Board Meeting of February 4, 2014
Location: Fire Station, 9336 SE Causey
Board Members Present: Ted Seble, Dave Gilman, Jim Graham, Dennis Shaffer, Jenny Shaffer, John Chapman, Nancy Hall, John Short, Dan Otis
Absent: All Board members present
Homeowners Present: Patricia Mick Guests: none
Call to Order: 7:04 pm by President Dennis Shaffer
Approval of Meeting Minutes - January 2014 The Board members had the draft minutes available by email. A motion was made to approve the minutes by Dennis, all members agreed, and the minutes were approved as submitted.
Homeowner Issues: Patricia Mick requested an Architectural review of the cement wall she wants to add on her property next to community area sidewalk. John Short said he would meet with her to review project. She also had a question about a neighbor who uses his homes fireplace for heating the home exclusively. She was concerned about the fireplace chimney not being cleaned properly and creating a fire danger. The home is at 10547 SE 96. The Board discussion indicated that based on the covenants the Board has no control over how fireplaces are used. However, a letter could be sent stating concern about fire danger. As this is a rental, the letter would need to be sent to the owner. John Chapman will send a letter to the owner, Mr. Muir(SP?).
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
President: Dennis Shaffer
Dennis noted that yard debris has been dumped on the common area near 102 nd . He saw a resident of the area across from the common area dumping yard debris in the common area and told him that the HOA area was private property. John Chapman wrote and Dennis sent a letter to the person doing dumping explaining that area belongs to the HOA and should not be dumped on, and will write a similar letter to other property owners in that area.
Vice-president: Ted Seble Ted said he had been contacted about the annual yard sale. It was suggested that we have the sale at the same time Happy Valley has their sale. Ted will Check on when Happy Valley plans to have their annual neighborhood sale. John Chapman will do the Craigs list ad and will get estimates for signs for the yard sale.
Secretary: Dave Gilman Dave reported the completion of the January meeting minutes
Treasurers Report: John Chapman John provided a revised report on the 2013 Associations finances. See attachment 1. He reported that a tree from common area fell on a homeowners fence in the area above 100 th
Drive. There was no damage. He noted that if there were damage the homeowners insurance would cover it for acts of God, not the HOA insurance. PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com APPROVED 3/4/14
2 of 4 Prepared by Dave Gilman Champagne Lane the new home for sale. The house has a storm drain into the HOA common area. This is for overflow from the retention well for the roof drain and the property has an easement for that. The builder still needs to replant where common area was dug up for the sewer and to build riprap for drain. The house has not had its final inspection, so these items should be done before approval. It was suggested that when someone new moves in to the HOA, that the board member closest to the new owners house provide them info on the HOA.
Environmental Committee: Jim Graham Dumpster cost update Jim explained why the fall charge was more than spring charge for the dumpsters. The increase from spring to fall is because fall had 4 more boxes and almost twice as much weight as spring. Jim shared the estimate from River City Environmental to clean the common area drains. See attachment 2. The cost was in the range of $1450-$2000 depending on actual time and materials. Jim will check on access to drains before we get it done and will report back.
Covenant Compliance: Dan Otis Dan checked on the truck that had been on the street at 9924 SE Nancy Ct. He asked the owner to move the truck and it is now in owners drive way. He reported on a tree down in the King Street common area. It was blocking a path in the common area. It was agreed that only the part on the path will be removed.
Architectural: John Short John reported that the tree removal request by Phyllis Armstrong at 10786 SE 93th Court was approved. He said he would like to review the sight line at Idleman and 99 th looking east, up the hill. Some of the branches on trees in the common area may need to be cut to improve the drivers view. The house next to John at 10051 SE 100 th Drive has been abandoned and trash has started to collect. The owner has moved out, but the house has not been taken back by the bank yet. Jenny said she will call the County about our concerns.
Safety: Jenny Shaffer Jenny reported on the water main work to be done on 100 th Drive. The County told her it will start in the next 3 weeks and the main water pipe will be replaced for entire length of 100 th . She spoke to the County traffic engineer and he said he had not yet analyzed the data from radar speed device that was on 99th, but he said it was clear that it did slow down traffic. Jenny expects the radar to be there annually, as she has a request into the County. The traffic engineer also told her he is sending a letter back to Nancy on the Eagle Landing study. John Short discussed his concern with cars not stopping at stop signs. He said he would contact the Sheriff's office to request additional officers in the HOA area. Green space report The trails are in good shape and the blackberry test area is doing good.
Eagle Landing: Nancy Hall She reported on the Sunnyside United neighbors (SUN) CPO meeting.
GENERAL BUSINESS - None
Adjournment: at 8:45 pm by Ted
Next Regular Board Meetings: March 4, 2014 at 7 pm at the Fire Station And each first Tuesday of the month that follows, except in August and December. PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com APPROVED 3/4/14
3 of 4 Prepared by Dave Gilman ATTACHMENT 1
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4 of 4 Prepared by Dave Gilman ATTACHMENT 2
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