Board Members

January 2011 Bulletin
Board Members
President-Mike Jacobs
Vice President-David Fosmire
Secretary-Sue Cox
Treasurer-Pat French
Activities-Ken Beres
Building and RemodelRobert Allen
Clubhouse-Harley O’Neil
Grounds-Kathi Peterson
INNIS ARDEN 2011 ANNUAL MEETING – JANUARY 19, 2011
Reserves-Scott Reid
The 2011 Annual Meeting was called to order at 7:15 PM after it had been
determined a quorum of 270 had been met.
Inside this issue:
2011 Annual Meeting
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New Neighbors
2
Boeing Creek Salmon Report 2
January Meeting Minutes
3
2011 Directory
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Marine Traffic
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Board members present: Mike Jacobs, Harley O’Neil, Kathi Peterson,
Rick Leary, Dave Fosmire, Bob Allen, Leslie Flohr and Sue Cox. Absent:
Pat French
A motion carried approving the minutes of the January 20, 2010 Annual
Meeting.
Nominations from the floor were opened. Hearing none, the nominations
were closed.
Each candidate was introduced and made a statement to the shareholders, including Ken Beres, Activities Committee Co-Chairman, whose position on the Board required ratifying by shareholders.
There were questions and discussion on the proposed 2011 budget and
2011 dues.
A motion carried to proceed with the collection of the ballots.
Activities Announcements
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Rummage Sale Schedule
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While the ballots were being tallied, the Treasurer’s report was read by
Sue Cox, and the chairs of Activities, Clubhouse, Reserves, Grounds and
Building & Remodels gave a report on the past year of activity for their
committee.
Blast from the Past
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Several individuals voiced concerns or asked questions of the Board during the Community Comments portion of the meeting.
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Agenda for the February 8, 2011
7:00 PM Board Meeting
Do you have any new neighbors?
1. Approve minutes
2. Committee Reports
A. Treasurer
B. President/Vice President
C. Secretary
D. Building and Remodels —
None Scheduled
E. Activities
F. Grounds
G. Clubhouse
H. Reserves
3. Board Agenda
4. Community Comments
5. Adjourn
Boeing Creek Salmon Report
by Ed Barnes
If so, please contact Lella Norberg 542-4949
Innis Arden Welcomes New Residents!
Jesse & Janet
Boyett
Springdale CT NW
Marcy Bloom &
Domenick
Dellino
NW Richmond Beach RD
Dorothy & Calvin
Echodu
NW Springdale PL
This is not to say that no
adult salmon returned, only that I personally
didn't see any. This has not happened to me
before since I started working in Reserve 'O'
back in the mid-90's.
Otto R.
Enger
10TH AVE NW
John-Paul
Gustad
16TH AVE NW
John & Robin
Hillistad
NW 186TH ST
The lack of returning coho and chum salmon
is consistent with what has happened in local
Puget Sound streams this fall. It is not clear
as to what caused this but likely suspects are
floods from 2-3 years ago (that killed young
frye and egg nests) along with unfavorable
ocean conditions.
Steve R.
Johnston
NW Innis Arden DR
Dan & Barbara
Koval
8TH AVE NW
Thomas & Laurie
Likai
14TH AVE NW
George & Regina
Morris
14TH AVE NW
Scott and Rose
Peterson
16TH AVE NW
Such high hopes.........
faded as I was not able to
count any returning adult
salmon to Boeing Creek
this past season.
During this three month period at the end of
2010 had me depositing about 30 coho carcasses from the Wallace Falls hatchery just
below the Seattle Golf dam. This is a state
permitted process with the intent of provided
nutrients for the food chain that young salmon
in the creek will feed on.
As usual...thanks for the opportunity to restore
and enhance a salmon run into Boeing Creek.
Michael & Virginia Pigott
NW 175TH ST
Fred & Mary
Romvari
NW 190TH ST
Pat
Tillman
12TH AVE NW
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The Secretary thanked the many volunteers who
helped with the elections this year: Lael Call, Betty
Ward, Bill Schnall, Judy Allen, Allen Schwarz, Sue
Akers, Kimber Bang, Lee and Roger Lageschulte,
Carol Solle, Phil Friend, Anne Beres and Jon Howe.
Thanks were also expressed to the two Activities
Committee representatives, Maggie Taber and Neale
Obedin, for providing refreshments.
There were 323 shareholders who voted; the results
of the election were announced:
ELECTION RESULTS:
2011 Budget: 160 yes; 126 no
2011 Dues: 156 yes; 151 no
Ken Beres was ratified as the Activities Committee
Board member: 232 yes; 37 no
Election of Board members for a three-year term
(2011-2013):
*555 Scott Reid
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*245 David Fosmire
*213 Harley O’Neil
*133 Kathi Peterson
(129 Rick Leary, not re-elected)
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 PM.
Sue Cox, Secretary
Reminder
Blockwatch Reminder
Please report criminal activity to police at 911
(emergency) or 296-3311 (non-emergency) as well as
to [email protected]
January 11, 2011
Board Meeting Minutes
If you plan on changing or adding any structure on your
property (deck, garden shed, patio, remodel/addition) contact the Building and Remodels chair Robert Allen at 5423219. This is your responsibility and obligation as a member of a covenanted community!
sought for Bear Reserve, but has received no response to date.
The meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m. by
President Mike Jacobs.
Bear Reserve:
The City of Shoreline Planning Department was sent
supplemental information for the Bear Reserve AppliBoard members attending: Mike Jacobs, Dave Foscation on January 4th. The Planning Department esmire, Rick Leary, Pat French, Leslie Flohr, Bob Allen, timates that they will complete their review of this maHarley O’Neil and Kathi Peterson. Absent: Sue Cox
terial by the end of third week of January. The
SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act) process will
Approval of December Board meeting minutes:
take somewhat longer since a newspaper publication
Bob made a motion to approve the Minutes of the De- and comment period will require up to four more
cember Board meeting. The motion was seconded by weeks. The Planning Department estimates that a
Harley O’Neil. Pat moved to amend the December
final SEPA and permit decision will be issued towards
Minutes to read “The financial Reserves should be
the end of February
maintained at a minimum of $125,000 to $150,000.”
The motion to amend was approved 8-0. The
Frazier Cook:
amended main motion to approve the Minutes was
Dave Fosmire moved and it was seconded by Pat
approved 8-0.
French that the President respond to Mr. Frazer
Cook's letter of December 19, 2010, restating the
President’s Report:
Board's directive that he bring his trees into compliTronsen:
ance within 30 days of December 31, 2010. Harley
In the Tronsen matter, the Club has scheduled a sum- moved and Dave seconded an amendment to the momary judgment hearing for Friday, January 14th, to
tion giving Frazier Cook until February 15, 2011 to
enforce the compliance order Mr. Tronsen has igcomply, after which fines would commence. The monored and to recover the Club's attorney fees.
tion carried 8-0.
Right-of-Way Lawsuit Against City:
The Club recently proposed an early mediation in the
right-of-way suit against the City, but has not received
a response. The Club submitted additional information to the City as requested regarding the permit
Martsolf vs Wright:
The Board has scheduled a hearing for Tuesday,
February 9th, at 7:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse concerning Art Wright's request to cancel the fines levied in
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the Martsolf vs. Wright matter.
down to a dumpster located on site. Coffee and
snacks provided. Come for 1 hour or the entire time.
Vice-President’s Report:
Activities:
Dave reported that there were no compliance matters The last Activities meeting was held on January 3rd at
to be considered by the Board at this meeting.
the Clubhouse.
Buildings and Remodels:
The group discussed the Basketball court project and
Bob reported that there were no B & R applications to various fundraising ideas to upgrade the surface beconsider at this meeting.
yond just asphalt. Everybody is looking forward to
getting this project done this spring.
Clubhouse:
Harley reported the income for December was $2,350 The Rummage Sale is scheduled for March 19th-20th
and expenses were $1,066. The expenses seem un- and collections are ongoing.
usually high this month because the custodial bills are
received and paid every 2-3 months. The cleaning is At last evening's executive meeting, the budget was
done by Annie Zumwalt who charges $15.00/hr. with set for 2011 and most of the dates were planned for
a three hour minimum. Most cleaning costs $45.00
the upcoming year's events.
after events, so it is billed out once every two to three
months. Harley also mentioned that the Board might The next event is the wine-tasting which will be held
want to consider charging some fees to the Swim
March 4th. (Note: The wine tasting has since been
Club and to the Activities Committee for use of the
changed to May 6th.)
Clubhouse when fees are charged to members. The
fee should be small but used to cover the cost of
The next meeting will be at Randi's house on Februheat, paper products used and for the cost of cleanary 7th at 7pm.
ing.
Grounds:
Harley expressed his gratitude to Susan Lundli who
Entrance:
did such an outstanding job for the club for many
The piles of clay and rocks left at the Innis Arden enyears. Harley said he’s spoken with Shannon Marttrance have been removed. We have a planting plan
solf, the only individual who applied to replace Susan, ready to begin implementing beginning in early
about the duties expected of the Clubhouse manager. spring. We’ll be following the planting procedures recShannon wants to work with Carol Solle in providing a ommended by local nurseries including adding addicalendar on the Association’s website so that protional top soil and fertilizers. The landscape designer
spective renter can see what dates are available for
Jeremy Reding is getting bids for a new entrance
renting the Clubhouse. The website would also pro- sign which will be back-lit and installed as soon as it's
vide an opportunity for the prospective tenant to fill
ready. Also, early this spring, we'll be installing new
out an application and pay the deposit on the website. pavers around the three new light poles and placing
Pat French said that he would be happy to work with large stones around the landscape per the landscape
Shannon and Carol to see how this could be done.
design plan. The plan also calls for seeded concrete
pathways which will be poured above the crushed
Reserves:
rock. Within the seeded concrete will be bluestone
No report.
pavers placed approximately 12 feet apart. In an atRick did make an announcement however.
tempt to more personalize the entrance project, our
Date of events: Saturday, January 22nd, and 29th, committee would like to provide an opportu2011 10am to 2pm
nity for individual Innis Arden residents to purchase
one of the pavers which could then be engraved with
Name of nonprofit organization: City of Shoreline, individual names or family names as a type of dedicain Partnership with the UW Restoration Ecology Net- tion or in memory of a loved one. Details will be forthwork
coming in future newsletters. On Reserve A we'll be
constructing a Memory Wall on which we hope to also
A short description of duties: Come help the envi- include dedication pavers. Our plans also call for 12ronment by participating in a restoration ecology pro- 15 bird houses to be placed in the newly planted birch
ject! You will use loppers and shears to cut down
trees. Innis Arden residents will be invited to design
scotch broom of various sizes as well as remove
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other invasive plants by hand and transport them
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times causes them frustration as they don’t have all
the answers. If there are questions regarding the project, please call Harley or Kathi.
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vided us by Jeremy for consistency) and painted
with a same consistent paint color, also selected
for us by Jeremy. Our committee has received many,
many wonderful comments about the entrance landscaping project which we sincerely appreciate.
Even though the treasurer's report shows we went
over budget last year, we also saved shareholders
tens of thousands of dollars by taking the time to research and obtain bids from the best contractors for
the most reasonable prices. They, in turn, donated
many, many hours and materials to the entrance project at no additional cost to the Club. Harley
also donated his own valuable professional time,
his workers, their time and skills from his company,
saving us a lot of money in labor. Harley also took the
time to go find workers temporarily living in the Tent
City at the R.B. Presbyterian Church who provided us
very inexpensive labor and we provided them some
modest income. He did the same with workers from
the Millionaires Club. The Board encouraged us to get
as much construction done as possible this past
year which we sincerely tried to accomplish for the
community. Those shareholders who've landscaped
or re-landscaped their properties lately are painfully
aware of the escalating costs. Because the entrance
had been neglected and become overgrown for much
of the past fifty years, we had a lot of clearing out to
do. Then we put in infrastructure in preparation for the
new landscaping such as a new irrigation system,
light poles, curved concrete stairs and dry creek
beds) and also purchased and planted birch and
Japanese Maple trees. Community members who've
stopped by the entrance have had wonderful compliments regarding the new cleaned up look of the entrance.
Cars have been stopping at the entrance with occupants asking the landscapers questions regarding
their work. This takes away from their work and at
2011 Directory
The Innis Arden Directory will soon be updated. Is
your information correct in the 2010 directory?
Clubhouse Grounds:
The landscapers work around the clubhouse on
the grounds almost every day. This past week they
even pulled out the lawnmower and mowed the playfields. They’ve expressed concerns lately regarding
dogs running around the playfields off-leash. They run
and play near the lawnmowers and some owners
haven't been faithful about picking up after their dogs.
Community comment:
John Hushagen raised concerns about remaining
piles of dirt at the entrance.
Judy Allen also raised concerns about the dirt at the
entrance.
Jon Howe asked about a plan and timeline regarding
re-opening some or all of the Reserves.
Leslie Flohr moved that the board allocate $2000 to
the natural reserve's budget to begin the process of
filing hazardous tree cutting requests.The motion was
seconded by Harley and passed 8-0. Rick agreed to
follow the arborist’s recommendations.
Pat reported he called the phone number on the side
of a book collection box located in Innis Arden on
N.W. 177th and14th N.W. He got a recording and left
a message to please have the container removed. (Container was removed 1/13/11.)
John Hushagen asked Pat for informational statistics
regarding attorney fees the Club accumulated this
past year.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
Kathi Peterson for Sue Cox, Innis Arden Secretary
Please contact Carol Solle by 2-25-11 at 542-4978 or
[email protected] for corrections, youth employment entries, and paid advertising.
Marine Traffic
Neighborhood youth may wish to list their skills on
the ‘Youth Employment’ page of the Directory free of If you wonder about the ship traffic
charge. Skills may include animal sitting, babysitting, that passes by our community, this
lawn mowing, plant care, car wash, party help, house- site provides live marine traffic inforcleaning, yard work, and/or all of the above.
mation such as type of vessel, speed,
destination etc.
Would you like to advertise your business in the dihttp://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/
rectory ($40 for the size of a business card)?
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Activities Announcements
(costume and real).
Clothing items should
be clean, meaning no
major spots and freshly
laundered.
2011 is shaping up to be an exciting year for
the Activities Committee. So far the following events are planned. Stay tuned for more
information about these events as they come
closer. In the mean time, get your calendars
out and reserve these dates.
Also note that we
cannot accept: computers, monitors,
 Rummage Sale, Saturday, March 19th –
printers, TVs, steSunday March 20th
reos, speakers, mat Ladies Night Out, Friday, April 1st
tresses, box springs,
 Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 23rd
bed pillows, bed
 Wine Tasting, Friday, May 6th
frames, ski poles, adult skis, adult ski boots,
 4 Corners Brew Fest, Saturday, August
washers, dryers, sinks, toilets, microwaves,
13th
encyclopedias, car batteries, and copy/fax
 Salmon Barbeque, Sunday, September 11th machines.
 Oktoberfest, Saturday, October 22nd or
Saturday, October 29th
Boxes:
 Holiday Party, Sunday, December 4th
Please contact Janet Schnall or Karen Sando
if you can donate boxes. Or, just drop a few
Needed: Rummage! Volunteers! Boxes!
boxes by during collection times.
The 2011 Innis Arden Rummage Sale fundraiser will be held March 19-20, 2011. We
Volunteers:
need your rummage, volunteers, and empty
We are ok with Saturday volunteers but are
boxes.
seeking rummage collection volunteers to collect and sort rummage on Monday, February
(See back of Bulletin for Rummage Collec- 7th and Monday, March 7th from 10am to noon.
tion Dates)
What Rummage we collect:
Please note these Rummage
Sale Collection Dates and
donate items and household goods in clean, sellable
condition. We collect
clothing (men's women's,
children's, infants), bedding, linens, house wares, glassware, collectables, furniture, toys, games, books, stuffed
animals, small working appliances, holiday
items, tools, paintings, pictures, jewelry
If you are willing to sort and box rummage on
either of these collection dates, please contact Jan Schnall (5427774 [email protected]) or Karen Sando
([email protected]).
Last year the rummage sale brought in approximately $12,000 to fund neighborhood
events and updates to our common areas such
as the tennis courts and playground. We appreciate your rummage and support!
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The Annual Innis Arden Rummage Sale - PLEASE HELP!
Please help make our annual rummage sale a success and raise money for our community! The profits are used to fund
Activities Committee projects and events. Past examples include re-surfacing the tennis courts, paving the track &
parking lots & painting the clubhouse plus underwriting the Holiday party, Wine Tasting Evening, Oktoberfest, Easter
Egg Scramble and more.
SPECIFIC REQUESTS:
* We need PICNIC BENCHES to use as shelving in all departments. Please label with your name and phone number
underneath it to ensure safe return. Bring to the clubhouse Sat March 12th.
* FOOD, FOOD, FOOD FOR THE WORKERS! Please call Sue Hoverson at 533-1224 or email
([email protected]) to offer a tray of food for those who are working during the set-up week and the sale
weekend.
* PAPER GROCERY SACKS – We can use PAPER(QFC) grocery sacks. Please deliver to the clubhouse during open
hours.
Our Sincere Thanks!
For information, or to offer to help in any way please contact
Karen Sando (546-6036 / [email protected])
DATE
HELP NEEDED
Saturday:
March 12
TIME
Set up Clubhouse
Hang signs, Move tables and chairs, Lay out shelving, and set up
Noon – 4:00pm
departments. Please bring a hand-truck if you have one
Sunday:
Transfer and Move items from pool house to clubhouse. Please bring a
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hand-truck if you have one. GREAT time for the Mon-Fri employed to
Noon – 4:00pm
help.
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
We need your help moving heavy objects, etc. If you need community
service hours, this is the time and place!
Mon – Fri
Sort and set up all departments. We need lots of workers to lay-out and
9:30am - 5:00pm
Mar 14 – Mar 18 price all the treasures in all the departments. Come for as long or short Evening hours available
a time as you can.
Call Karen 546-6036
Any time you can give is welcome! No experience needed!
Tuesday March 15 EXTRA MALE HELP WANTED!
1:00-3:00pm
In addition to regular volunteers, six to eight able-bodied men are
needed to help assemble the tent for outdoor items.
Please call Karen Sando (546 6036) if you are able to help.
Mon – Th
10:00am - 5:00pm
DONATIONS ACCEPTED EVERYDAY UNTIL MARCH 17th
Mar 14– Mar 17 Please bring items to the front door of the clubhouse. Please stay
to help sort them if you can! The last day we can accept your
offerings is TH, March 17.
Friday, March 7 VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON AND AUCTION AT 11:30am
9:30-11:30
Regular workday until11:30am. All workers who have previously
Regular work day
volunteered a minimum of 8 hrs are invited to attend the luncheon &
11:30 Lunch &
auction.
Auction!
Saturday, March THE SALE – Cashiers, clerks, etc. are needed all day. The busiest
Please arrive by 8:30am
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time is 9:00-11:00. Many volunteers are needed inside/outside, front &
If working in the
back, and security. GREAT time for the Mon-Fri employed to help.
morning
Sale runs
No previous rummage sale experience needed. Come one, come
9:00am – 4:00pm
all!
Sun Mar 20
THE ½ PRICE SALE – cashiers, clerks, etc. / $5 bag sale at 2pm
Noon – 4:00pm
Sun March 20
A fresh crew is really needed to take down, put away, & box for
4:00pm – 6:30pm
charities
If you can help, please contact
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Karen Sando (546-6036 / [email protected])
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COMING EVENTS
Activities Meeting
February 7, 7 PM at Randi’s
Board Meeting
February 8, 7:00 PM
At the Clubhouse
==>Rummage Collection<==
Monday, Feb 7, 10 AM-noon
Saturday, Feb 26, 2-4 PM
Monday, March 7, 10 AM-noon
Behind the Clubhouse
Deadline for February Bulletin—
February 13th
Community Notices
(no anonymous items)
Carol Solle, 542-4978
[email protected]
Remodels—Robert Allen 542-3219
Blast from
The Past
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