Mar 15, 2005
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Nancy Christiansen, David Jiles, Rob Marks, David Miles, Richard Stewart, Chris Van Horn
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Frances Collinwood, Ray Metz, John Nist
HOMEOWNERS
PRESENT: Joe & Kay Legaz, Mike & Karen Ferguson, Bob & Tanya Routh,
Jerry Gilman, Bernie & Jackie Kania, Monty Tuengel
The
meeting was called to order at on Tuesday, 7:00pm at the Eisenhower Middle
School Cafeteria. Written agenda is available.
I. Treasurer’s
Report (Rob M. for Frances C.)
Two
pages of budget were distributed to those who were present. Page 1 included the
budget through Dec. 2004. Page 2 included the projected/proposed for 2005.
***DETAILED BUDGET
AVAILABLE TO HILTON LAKE HOMEOWNERS UPON REQUEST TO TREASURER***
Currently,
we have six homeowners who have not paid 2005 homeowner’s dues.
A. Landscaping maintenance
contract (Nancy C)
Monty’s
Maintenance has current contract. It is recommended that if you have
landscape/maintenance complaints, please email or telephone the Board.
A
comment about “black spot” present on some plants on the North lake near one
homeowner’s house. “Neehm oil” by Garden White was offered as a potential
solution to eradicate this problem.
B. Award winning
yard (David M.)
Nominations are taken and a sign will be placed in the
yard of the current winner.
C. Work Party (Rob M.)
There
is a contact list. Every household (except Board members- who are aware) is
contacted by phone. We have two volunteers who have done the calling lately.
Current
potential work party tasks include preparing the lawn renewal area on the North
lake, cutting dangerous trees that the arborist identifies as likely to fall on
homeowner’s property, dragging trails with tractor, winter storm cleanup
There
is a $25 credit/household for homeowners who sign up and work. This credit
reduces the next years’ dues. Please be reminded to sign in, so that we can
track who is eligible for the credit.
Chris Van Horn is planning the summer party. Current date
is June 25. There are plans for a potluck, barbecuing, a live band, DJ when
band is on break. Unfortunately for Summer Party 2004, the rains came and
cancelled. This year, we are trying for an earlier date.
E. CCRs
Homeowners are reminded that is against CCRs to cut trees
in common areas. Also, we have roofing rules (basically no petroleum-based
composite).
F. Website
We have a new revamped website: http://www.hiltonlake.org Please access
it and use it.
A. Culvert
A new culvert has been built between the lakes as a result
of flooding mitigation on the part of the new developments happening uphill in
our watershed. Snohomish County mandated the new culvert from the developer of
Eisenhower Heights and Hilton Estates as a condition of the Final Plat approval
and SEPA hearing that was attended by several board members and Hilton Lake
homeowners.
B. Firehouse
The new firehouse is almost complete. Please take a moment
and welcome our new neighbors- those firefighters who will be occupying their
new station and protecting your property
from disaster.
There
are no forecast vacancies this year. Two or three positions may be swapped
around. We need a new Treasurer from the current board members and possibly a
new President.
Blockwatch: Current budget issues with
the Sheriff have not allowed any new Blockwatch projects. We are hopeful for the
future. Cascade Highlands is considering adding gates to stem crime.
Lakes: There is an issue with
people leaving their boats in the bushes. This can kill bushes and landscaping.
Please take your boat back to your house after use.
North Lake: Is the North lake pump on
yet? It is very low due to lack of rain. We may need to contact power company
to energize. Are the water meters in the common areas on?
We
have trouble with a specific homeowner who does unauthorized cutting in the
common area, usually one week after the work parties.
Dog doo: Could we put up “Scoop your
poop” signs?
Fence between North lake and
new development: We have authority to put up a fence to block off unauthorized access
from new development. A show of hands displayed that the majority of those
present want a fence. Rough handcount: ~8 say yes on fence; ~3 say no, wait and
see until we see problems.
Yard Appearance: It was noted that some
homeowners are letting their yards deteriorate.
2005 Calendar of
Events
Spring Work Party: Sat. April 30, 8AM
Garage Sale with ad in paper- May TBD (tentative)
Summer Party: Sat. June 25- need volunteers
Fall Work Party: Sat. October 15, 8AM