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We need bakers for cookies and treats... We need greeters at the door ...We need help decorating the Friday before the party. Also, calling all 13-15 year olds ...how about fulfilling those school community credits??...Are you crafty and creative?? We need your help at the art stations for the kids. If you can help in any of these areas, please call Chris Kocher at 533-1223.
Please bring a non-perishable canned food item so that we may collect for a local food shelter.
Activities Meetings in 2002: The January and February dates have been set-January 15th at 7pm at Chris Kocher's house at 17201 15th Ave February 12th at 7pm (place tbd)
The Activities Committee is always looking for neighbors to get involved. We not only sponsor activities but projects too. For example, we helped with the passing of the Mandatory Dues Amendment and started the Playground Project Plan. There's plenty to do, so please jump right in and get into the community spirit!! Note the dates of the upcoming meetings or call Chris at 533-1223 or Pam at 533-0240 to find out more.
-Chris Kocher
Summary
of the Minutes
Innis Arden Board Meeting,
November
13, 2001
SIGNS Russell Sign Co. made a presentation of samples of materials and styles for signs for our entrances. The price would range from $300-$700 per sign, depending on materials and construction. Lowell will prepare an item for the Bulletin asking Innis Arden artists to submit design ideas. Wagar moved, Allen seconded, the following.
Motion:
The
president shall appoint a preferably self-selected group to study signs
and costs and present some alternatives for the Board’s consideration.
Action:
Approved
unanimously
SHORELINE SCHOOLS Dan Wilson spoke on behalf of Citizens for Shoreline Schools in support of the school levy to be voted upon on February 5. He noted that this is not an additional tax but rather will maintain our present commitment. 24% of the operating budget comes from the levy for salaries, teachers, special education, after school sports, mediation, highly capable programs, etc. In order to pass, at least 40% of the number of votes cast at the last election must be voted on the levy issue, and 60% of that vote must be in favor. Further information is available at the Web site: www.renewourcommitment.org
TRAFFIC Michael Rasch reported on his extensive efforts to get information on the requirements for having stop signs installed at several intersections in Innis Arden, and in particular on Ridgefield Rd. On Thursday, November 15, in the Spartan Room at Shoreline Center, the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program will hold a meeting to get community input.
TOWN HALL MEETINGS Marc Weinberg reported that three meetings have been held to develop survey questions, with an average of about 25 people at each meeting. The areas of interest have been grouped into six subjects. Discussions have included goals, objectives, how to administer, how to keep interest alive after the survey is done. There will be another meeting tomorrow, November 14, at 7:30 in the Clubhouse. They hope to have a draft survey ready to present to the Board at the January meeting.
GROUSE RESERVE The Grouse Reserve Neighborhood Association, Inc., has hired a new planner and has scheduled another meeting for tomorrow night.
BYLAWS The adoption of mandatory dues requires some changes in the bylaws. Language for revision was discussed. For Section 3, the proposed language was changed to read as follows:
A.
The proposed annual budget and proposed dues will be sent to the shareholders
not less than 14 nor more than 60 days before the annual meeting of the
shareholders.
B.
no changes
C.
Annual dues will be invoiced to the shareholders and will be due on February
1st.
D. Interest
will be assessed at the maximum rate permitted by law.
E. A
lien will be placed on the shareholder’s title no earlier than 180 days
from the due date of February 1st.
In addition, language will be added to D similar to that found in the Mill Creek regulations pertaining to lawyers’ fees and collection costs. Laskin will provide this. For Article IV, Section 5, Pam Smit will work on a restatement.
REVISION OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
Laskin discussed the various options. Currently, we are a for-profit corporation, which entails the generation of some taxable income, both federal and B&O. In actual fact, we are a membership corporation, and it might be financially advantageous to dissolve the present Articles of Incorporation and replace them with new ones. After discussion of the issues involved, Phelps moved, Wagar seconded the following:
Motion:
The
Board authorizes June Howard to arrange for an audit for 2001 and consulting
regarding our tax and incorporation status.
Action:
Approved
unanimously
After the audit is completed and information is available on incorporation alternatives, the Board will have a special meeting on Articles of Incorporation and non-profit status. Laskin will find out if the requirement for dissolution and new articles requires a 2/3 vote of all shareholders or 2/3 vote of shareholders voting in person and by proxy, and report back at the next Board meeting.
TREASURER Howard raised the question as to whether we should change to having a management company do our monthly financial statements. Unlike our present arrangement, these statements could be published in the Bulletin. She recommended that we have a line item in the budget for capital improvements and contingency funds.
Howard presented a draft proposed budget for 2002 and reminded committee chairs that they should have their proposed budgets to her by November 20.
CLUBHOUSE Fosmire reported that the new furnace has been installed. We need to replace three doors, and he has an estimate of $3600, which all consider to be high. Although the openings are not standard, it was felt we could do better.
Motion:
The
Board authorizes Dave Fosmire to get 3 bids for 3 new doors for the Clubhouse
and to use his discretion in determining the best bid.
Action:
Approved
unanimously
GROUNDS Smit reported for Skeel, who submitted a report on costs for fencing for Blue Heron Reserve and another on costs for policing by off-duty King County officers. Discussion was tabled.
RESERVES Wagar reported that the Reserves Committee met on October 17 and November 12. A subgroup met on October 30 and November 7 to begin drafting an amended VMP. Some progress has been made, but it was thought best to have a meeting with the City before going further. A letter was drafted, which Wagar submitted to the Board, to be sent to Shoreline requesting a meeting to discuss revision of our Vegetation Management Plan with Scott Jepsen, Mayor; Tim Stewart, Director of Planning & Development; and Gabe Snedeker, Land Use/Environmental Planner; and representatives of our community. After discussion, Wagar moved, Laskin seconded the following:
Motion:
With
minor changes in language, Roger Lowell is authorized to sign and send
the letter to Jepsen, Stewart, and Snedeker.
Action:
Approved
unanimously.
At the November 12 meeting, Michael Rasch demonstrated that the City’s 1999 digitized aerial photo coverage could be used to determine precisely what trees are where and what effects they have or do not have on views, including how trees in reserves and on private property do or do not line up.
ACTIVITIES Smit reported that the Board had approved by email her motion to hire Tim Walsh to finish work on the playground for $100, and the Board confirmed this.
Smit reported that the Bulletin printing expenses have gone up because of the new format and printing service being used, and the Activities Committee would like the Board to assume the costs.
Motion:
The
Activities Committee asks that the Board pay for printing the Bulletin.
Action:
Approved
unanimously
Howard proposed:
Motion:
The
President of the Board and Chair of the Reserves Committee should write
thank-you notes to the scouts for their work in our reserves.
Action:
Approved
unanimously
Laskin moved, Smit seconded the following:
Motion:
The
Board of Directors of Innis Arden Club, Inc., hereby affirms and appoints
the Activities Committee, Inc., its authorized agent for the purpose of
conducting social, recreational, educational and fund-raising events for
the benefit of Innis Arden residents. The Committee, its officers,
and members shall be indemnified against any liability arising out of
such activities under the Club’s insurance policies to the same extent
that agents and employees of the Club are indemnified under such policies.
Action:
Approved
unanimously
Smit reported that the Holiday Party would be held in the Clubhouse on December 9 at 4:00 p.m., chaired by Chris Kocher.
Adjourned, 10:30 p.m.
Elaine Phelps, Secretary
Agenda
for the December 4th 7:00 PM
Board
Meeting
A.
Community Comments
B.
Board Agenda (to be posted on Web site 3 days before meeting)
C.
Building and Remodels: Fowler,
17143 13th Ave. NW, office and laundry room additions, garage expansion,
roof changes.
D.
Closing
NOTICE
OF ANNUAL MEETING
JANUARY
9, 2002
8:00 P.M., Clubhouse
According to Article 1, sec. 1 of the bylaws, the annual meeting of the shareholders shall be held on the second Wednesday in January at 8:00 p.m. This sets the date for 2002 as January 9.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING
Three Directors will be elected to the Innis Arden Board at the Annual Meeting on January 9th, 2001.
Candidates for the Board must submit their names to the secretary, Elaine Phelps, either in person, or by mail (17238 10th NW) or by email (ephelps@cmc.net), by the end of the December 4 meeting, if they want their names to appear on the printed ballot. Additional nominations may be made from the floor at the annual meeting.
At the same time, candidates who wish to have a statement in the Bulletin should submit the statement (up to 200 words) to the Bulletin editor, Carol Solle by December 11th.
Residents who wish to have their ballots sent to an address not in Innis Arden should let the secretary know as soon as possible.
A preliminary inventory done by Dr. Risse disclosed that our Club records are quite spotty. We would like to urge all residents and especially former board members to check their closets and other storage facilities for all documentation pertinent to the Club. We would also like to have a complete run of the Bulletin. Please contact Dr. Risse at 542 6963 or by e-mail profgrisse@home.com if you have any papers and photographs you wish to donate. His next step will be to conduct a series of personal interviews with long standing residents. The ultimate goal is to create a well-organized IA archive as a basis for writing a history of our community.
Archivist Assistant Sought
The Innis Arden board is looking for a student interested in local history to help our Archivist Guenter Risse with researching, collecting and archiving important documents of the Innis Arden Community. The right person will have the opportunity to not only help with filing and organization but will be able to conduct research for a User Guide for the archives and a timeline. Call June Howard at 206-542-8177 or Guenter Risse at 542-6963 if you are interested or know someone who might be.
Innis Arden Garden Club Annual Christmas Luncheon
The Innis Arden Garden Club will be celebrating the Christmas season with a salad luncheon meeting at the home of Joannie Hendrickson, 18345 17th Place NW, 546-1446 on Thursday, December 13th at 11:45 AM.
This year we will help a local needy family with a gift certificate. We are asking our members to donate $10 to this fund in lieu of dues. In place of the auction, we will have a gift exchange. Please bring a wrapped gift.
Gall Gail Lerch, 546-6747 if you have questions.
On
November 15th, a number of Innis Arden residents attended the
NTSP meeting concerning Ridgefield Road. The program outlined the problems
with the road and possible solutions. The results were positive and the
City is going to take some steps to try and reduce the problems that were
outlined. During the meeting, it came out that a number of accidents
which occurred on the road had never been reported to the City or Police
and therefore accidents were not considered a problem on the road. However,
it was reported at the meeting that, in addition to several animals dying
on the road after being hit by cars, one person had actually been hit
by a car while he was getting his mail. But because the accidents were
never reported to the City or Police, they were a statistical nonentity.
Please report all traffic accident to the Police Department. This
would include animals, mail boxes and signs being hit by cars, as well
as, any accidents involving people and automobiles. As it stands
now, the City does not think there is a big traffic problem, in part,
because accidents do not get reported!
-Michael Rasch
The Innis Arden Rummage Sale is brought to you by YOU! Resident's contributions account for the great success of this event for the past 41 years. This sale is the major source of funds used to maintain and improve our community facilities and play area for all of us to enjoy. This year we look forward to phase two of improving the playground, so we need lots of rummage! The scheduled dates for rummage drop-off at the pool house are: Saturday, Dec. 1., Monday, Dec 10, Monday, Jan 7, Saturday, Jan 19, Saturday, Feb 2 and Monday, Feb 11. The hours for these dates are from 10 - 12, so please mark your calendars! Sorry, we cannot accept mattresses, hide-a-beds, console tv's or stereos, or textbooks. If you have any questions, please call Johanna Warness 542-6984 or Kit Hart 546-0871.
For sale: Dania U-Sectional couch: Solidly built, super comfy & great for lounging. One section is a chaise. Dark green with over-stuffed butterscotch back-pillows. Exceptional condition. $3,400 when new, asking $2,300. Neg. 425-640-0355
For sale: Maytag Neptune front loading washer: Body will return to fabric and clothes will last longer while using much less water than a top loader. $1,325 when new, asking $800. Neg. 425-640-0355
For sale: Craftsman Riding Lawnmower: 6-speed w/reverse & 42" cut. 16 OHV Briggs & Stratton engine. Used for one season & stored inside. $1,350 when new, asking $700. Neg. 425-640-0355
House for Rent: 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Innis Arden view home. Ideal for family needing residence during remodeling or shorter term executive use. 206-542-7355.
Need a Handyman? My family recently relocated to Innis Arden, and I am looking for handyman work. I am honest, reliable, with reasonable rates. I have accummulated a wide range of experience from yard work, to cabinet making, to electrical. Please call Tom Welsh at 533-6136.
THANK YOU! To Byron and Ricky Vadset, and Marshall Johnson for keeping the vegetation growth under control so we can enjoy our water and mountain view, and these gorgeous sunsets. You are model neighbors! Thank you, Ewa and Andrzej Sledziewski
Skiers: The Innis Arden Ski Bus has been active for over 40 years. Bus departs from Clubhouse on Thursdays. Call Marilyn Cottingham at 542-2211 for information.