January
Activities Notices
Next
Meeting:
Wednesday, February 13th at 7:00 pm
at Johanna Warness’ house.
Phone a neighbor, bring a neighbor!
We want to see new faces!
Well, it’s official--Pam, Chris and Bonnie head up the Activities Committee again for at least another year as Activities Chair, Co-Chair and Treasurer respectively. Tracy Landboe is the newly designated Secretary. We look forward to maintaining the things that work, changing the ways that don't, and making strides on the new and the bold!
Innis Arden resident Judy Allen and the Activities Committee have decided to resurrect the neighborhood BLOCKWATCH program. What is BLOCKWATCH? It’s a program sponsored by the local police to help residents organize a system of exchanging information on home security, vacation procedures, setting up phone trees, etc. But first things first---we need to assign representatives from Innis Arden 1, 2, and 3 and have a meeting so these sections may be further divided into “pods” with pod captains to start the process. So far we have Judy representing IA 3 (the largest section), Pam Smit agreed to take on IA 2 , but we still need a representative from Innis Arden 1. Don’t know if you live in sections 1, 2, or 3…no problem just call Judy Allen at 542-3219. Once we get a core group of volunteers, the “ball is rolling.” So don’t let this one pass you by and WATCH for more information on the Innis Arden website. Or you can email Pam Smit at p.smit@gte.net or Chris Kocher at chriskocher@mindspring.com to let us know you want to help with BLOCKWATCH.
Many of the citizens of our community have voiced their concerns regarding speeding and unsafe roadways in Innis Arden. I have forwarded those complaints to the City of Shoreline. In response, the City has found that portions of our community are eligible for entry into the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program (NTSP). The NTSP is designed to address traffic concerns through a joint effort between the citizens of the community and the City of Shoreline.
Part
of the program involves educating the citizens of the community about
the concerns and asking them to help eliminate the problem. To that end,
the City has asked that members of Innis Arden to sign the educational
flyer/pact to show support for the program. I would appreciate it
if you could fill out and sign this pact. A strong response will demonstrate
to the City that our community is genuinely concerned about the unsafe
traffic problems in Innis Arden.
Thank
you.
Michael
J. Rasch
Our
Board approved conducting a community survey several months ago and at
the January Board Meeting also approved the content of the questions.
Watch for this document soon and please return it promptly. Your thoughts
and input are very important by providing the Board direction for current
and future decisions.
Thank
you.
Marc
Weinberg
Innis
Arden Club, Inc.
Meeting
of Board of Directors, January 8, 2002
Innis Arden Club House, 7:00 p.m.
Summary of Minutes
Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m.
Board members present: Roger Lowell (President); Kate O’Neill Laskin (Vice-President); Bob Allen (Buildings and Remodels); June Howard (Treasurer); Jim Skeel (Grounds); Pam Smit (Activities); Al Wagar (Reserves). Excused: David Fosmire (Clubhouse).
Action: A motion to approve the minutes of the December meeting, subject to one addition in the discussion of remodels to distinguish Bob Allen (Board Member) from Bob Allen (shareholder), was adopted unanimous,
The Board discussed the draft Community Survey. Two changes were suggested: One to question #7 to indicate the percentage of community dues are allocated to fixed costs; the other to correct typos in #12.
Action: A motion to approve the Survey, with the suggested changes, was adopted unanimously.
Action: A motion was made to authorize community volunteers to stamp the originals of the Survey to differentiate the originals from copies and to mail the originals to each Innis Arden shareholder, enclosing a cover letter stating that the Survey must be returned by a date three weeks after the postmarked date and a stamped envelope, addressed to the Club. The motion was unanimously adopted.
Action: A motion that the Club pay the costs of photocopying and mailing was adopted unanimously.
Discussion Items:
Archives: Roger Lowell reported on the archivist’s progress and requested to the Board to permit authorized persons to access the community’s records for historical research. We may also need another fire proof safe to store records. June Howard will contact Guenter Risse, the archivist, to attend the next board meeting.
Shareholder Proxies: Roger Lowell reported on the need to clarify the proxy voting rules for the annual shareholder’s meeting and to clarify how particular Board positions are filled if there are more candidates than positions. Roger will work with the former Board Secretary, Elaine Phelps, to get past procedures and will propose changes to be implemented for 2003.
Action: A motion that the Board recognize as elected to the Board the four candidates who receive the most votes, in person or by proxy, at the 2002 annual shareholder meeting was adopted unanimously.
Business Manager: June Howard reported on the need for professional help in preparing financial reports, mailing, recording and enforcing mandatory dues, and other chores.
Action: A motion was made and unanimously approved to authorize June to obtain proposals from three property management firms, and the Board will interview their representatives.
Action: A motion to authorize $150.00 to pay for help in mailing mandatory dues was unanimously approved.
Traffic: Michael Rasch reported on his work with the City and County to improve traffic safety in Innis Arden. A new stop sign has been installed at the intersection of 167th, 10th Avenue and Innis Arden Way. There is still work to do on persuading the City of the need to slow traffic. Mr. Rasch will propose a notice for the Bulletin asking IA residents to commit to obeying the speed limits. The Board will review by email.
Committee Reports
Treasurer
Report:
June
Howard presented October and November statements from our accountant and
that our financial situation is comparable to last year. We have built
a cash reserve of $80,000, although that may come down some when December
bills are paid.
Activities:
Pam
Smit reported that the Holiday Party was a success with 120 residents
attending. She reminded everyone that the Committee is continuing to collect
rummage. She invited more residents to get involved in the Activities
committee.
Club
House:
On
Dave Fosmire’s behalf, Roger Lowell noted that we have new club house
doors.
Reserves:
 Eagle Reserve |
Al Wagar submitted a written report. There may be a slump developing on one of the slopes along Boeing Creek; it may be a concern for homeowners above. He has received an official letter from the City describing its procedures and requirements for vegetation management in the Reserves. He expects to receive the soil |
Grounds:
| Jim Skeel reported that a neighbor at 15th and 193rd complained of flooding in her yard from a large sump. The flooding was due to a clogged pipe that drains the playfield. Jim reported that he had hired a company that cleaned out a 30-foot section for a cost of approximately $750. Jim noted that Dave Fosmire had been very helpful in getting this problem fixed promptly and at reasonable cost. |
|
Remodels:
Fowler: Kate Laskin reported on the Fowler’s revised plans with the proposed garage within required setback. The setback had been the reason the earlier plan had not been approved.
Action: Kate Laskin moved to approve the plans, as revised, and subject to the conditions in the Buildings and Remodel Guidelines, and the motion was adopted. There were 5 votes in favor, 1 opposed, 1 abstention.
Compton: Bob Allen reported on the plans and a site visit. No neighbors oppose.
Action: Bob Allen moved to approve, subject to the conditions in the Buildings and Remodel Guidelines, and the motion was adopted unanimously.
Rosenberg: Bob Allen reported on the plans and a site visit.
Action: Bob Allen moved to approve, subject to the conditions in the Building and Remodel Guidelines, and the motion was adopted unanimously.
Action: A motion to adjourn was made and adopted unanimously.
-Kate O’Neill Laskin
Innis
Arden Club, Inc.
Summary
of Minutes for
Annual
Shareholder’s Meeting
January
9, 2002
Innis
Arden Club House,
7:00
p.m. coffee hour
8:00
p.m. meeting
Action: Roger Lowell (President) called the meeting to order. Since a quorum of shareholders was not present, Lowell asked for a motion to adjourn and a new meeting constituted. The motion was made and approved unanimously by shareholders.
Action: A motion to approve the minutes from the 2001 Annual Meeting was adopted unanimously.
Action: Michael Rasch nominated Carol Solle to be a candidate for election to the Board.
Action: Pam Smit nominated Tom Welsh to be a candidate for election to the Board.
In addition, three other candidates had been previously announced in the Bulletin. They were Loys Lamb, Jim Skeel, and Ewa Sledziewski.
Each of the candidates gave a short presentation. Ewa Sledziewski spoke on behalf of Loys Lamb who could not attend.
There was a short question and answer period. Roger Lowell explained that there were four Board positions to be filled, and that after the election, Board members would meet to decide who would take each job on the Board. Lowell also explained the new Board members draw lots to determine who fills three-year terms and any shorter terms, due to resignations by a Board member before a term is completed.
Community Concerns:
Dave Wilson spoke on behalf of the Levy vote to support our Shoreline Public Schools. The Levy campaign is named “Renew Our Commitment.” The levy accounts for 20 percent of the school’s operation budget. It supports salaries, supplies, and special education, among other things. Wilson noted that good schools also contribute to stable property values.
The vote is February 5, 2002. It requires that 40 percent of registered voters vote in person or by absentee ballot, and that the levy must be approved by a super majority, 60 percent, of those voting. Wilson urged us all to get out and vote.
Roger Lowell noted that a survey would be mailed shortly to all residents. He urged everyone to respond and help the Board determine what shareholders’ needs and priorities for the community are.
Committee Reports:
Treasurer:
June
Howard reported that 440 shareholders paid their dues so far for 2001.
She explained that the total reserve fund is about $80,000, but that $70,000
of that was built up in prior years and carried over.
Action: A motion was made to approve the proposed budget and dues for 2002. It was adopted unanimously.
Activities:
Pam
Smit reported that the Committee raised about $13,000 from the Rummage
sale last year. She noted that the Committee had paid for improvements
to the equipment in the playground and to the new wood chips. She also
reported on the social events sponsored by the Committee, including the
Egg Hunt, Holiday Party, Salmon BBQ and Friday BBQs in summer.
She encouraged more residents to volunteer and get involved.
Clubhouse:
Roger
Lowell reported, for Dave Fosmire, who could not attend. The clubhouse
has a new furnace and new doors this year. The linoleum, light fixtures
and roof may all need work in the coming year. He also noted that clubhouse
may be rented only by IA residents. The income from non-resident rentals
was not sufficient to cover costs.
Reserves:
Al
Wagar thanked the Eagle Scouts who have done work this year in the Reserves.
Eagle Reserve is now passable year-round. Al reminded residents to use
the south side trail because the north side is eroding. The Scouts also
built stairs up from Blue Heron that have made the trail much safer.
Al reported that he and other community residents have begun work on revising the Vegetation Management Plan. He has met with Tim Stewart and Gabe Snedeker of the City Planning Department. He noted that the City’s major concern is with soil stability; he also noted that they understand IA’s interest in preserving views. He also reported that the Grouse Reserve Neighborhood Committee had presented a plan directly to the City for work in that Reserve. That process is still underway.
Al also reminded interested residents that the City’s Critical Areas Code is being revised. The comment period begins next month. Call 546-1700 for more information.
Al reported that a we will shortly receive a report on soil stability from U/W soil experts that will help us manage the Reserves and that will also contain useful information for private residents.
Grounds:
Jim
Skeel reported that our landscaper had been doing good maintenance work
all year. A resident mows the playfields. The path around the field may
need work to smooth bumps and cracks. A clogged pipe draining the fields
was cleaned out.
Remodels:
Bob
Allen reported that in his tenure on the Board, there have been 56 remodels,
30 of which are still pending.
Roger Lowell thanked Al Wagar and Bob Allen, outgoing Board members, for all their work for the community.
Election
Results:
Roger
Lowell announced that the following four candidates received the most
votes and were duly elected to the Board: Loys Lamb, Jim Skeel, Ewa Sledziewski,
and Carol Solle.
Action:
A motion to adjourn was unanimously approved.
-Kate
O’Neill Laskin
Agenda
for the February 12th 7:00 PM
A.
Community Comments
B.
Board Agenda (to be posted on Web site 3 days before meeting)
C.
Building and Remodels: Eric and Jean Johnson: 1426 Springdale Place
D.
Closing
A
Bit of Trivia…..
Where
did the name ‘Innis Arden’ come from?
Taken
from the Gaelic Language
Innis:
Grazing Field
Arden:
High
Chosen
by Bertha Potter-Boeing
Nanny
Wanted
Innis
Arden family needs Nanny or in-home care giver full-time, part-time or
to share with another family to care for 12-month old little girl. Please
call the Whelans at (206) 533-1168.
Saturday,
February 9th Second
Saturday Cajun Dance with CAYENNE
at
the Richmond Masonic Center, 1 block W of Aurora Ave. N on N 185th in
Shoreline. Dance 8:30 PM $7 includes dance class at 8:00 PM more info
253-833-7632
Found!
A
black fleece vest left at the Annual Meeting. Please call 546-8856.
A huge thank you to all the community members who have generously donated goods for the rummage sale this year. We feel really good about the quantity and quality of everything that's been donated, but now what we need to know is who can help this year! Specifically, we need to hear from you if can can help us move into the clubhouse on Sunday, March 3 from 12 - 4. You can either call Kit Hart at 546-0871 or e-mail at hellokitty321@attbi.com to leave your name and phone. Then there will lots of opportunities to help during the following week through Sunday the 10. This is your sale, we all benefit from it's success, so please help!
ONLY TWO MORE RUMMAGE DROP-OFF DATES:
Please bring your contributions to the Poolhouse between 10:00 AM and noon on Saturday, Feb 2 or Monday, Feb 11.