Board Members

February 2010 Bulletin
Board Members
2010 Innis Arden Annual Meeting
January 20, 2010
Minutes
President-Mike Jacobs
Vice President-David Fosmire
Secretary-Sue Cox
Treasurer-Pat French
Activities-Leslie Flohr
Building and RemodelRobert Allen
Clubhouse-Harley O’Neil
Grounds-Kathi Peterson
Reserves-Richard Leary
Innis Arden successfully held its 2010 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, January
20th. With 286 shareholders voting in person or by proxy, a quorum was established at approximately 7:35 pm. Members of the community enjoyed their first
Annual Meeting in our newly improved clubhouse with a kitchen renovation, new
flooring and additional upgrades.
Board President Mike Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:41 pm.
Board Members Present: Mike Jacobs, Shannon Martsolf, Bob Allen, Kathi Peterson, Brian Branagan, Harley O’Neil, Rick Leary, Pat French.
Board Members Absent: David Fosmire
Annual Meeting Minutes from 2009 were approved, 8 – 0.
Nominations from the floor were opened. Receiving none, the nominations were
closed.
Inside this issue:
2010 Annual
Meeting Minutes
1
Candidate statements were heard from Sue Cox and Pat French. Leslie Flohr,
Activities Chair being ratified for 2010 introduced herself and said a few words.
Agenda, March Meeting
2
Community discussion and questions related to the 2010 budget and annual dues
commenced. At the completion of comments, shareholders voted and the votes
counted.
New Neighbors-Corrected
3
Activities Announcements
3
Rummage Schedule
4
February Meeting Minutes
5
Spring Planting and Pruning
7
News from Shoreline
7
Bulletin Board
8
During the tallying of the votes, committee reports were given and President Mike
Jacobs thanked outgoing board members Brian Branagan and Shannon Martsolf
for their service.
A presentation to the community was provided by Kathi Peterson and Judy Allen
regarding the proposed grounds improvements to the entrance of Innis Arden and
to the clubhouse. Time was given for questions and concerns regarding the initial
designs. Future time will be reserved for more community consideration, budgeting and coordination of design plans. Kathi Petersen honored Judy Allen with a
gift, co-presented by Betty Ward and Ava Zsido for her volunteer contributions.
The results of the election were announced:
ELECTION RESULTS:
2010 Budget: 252 yes, 16 no, 9 abstain
2010 Dues: 261yes, 12 no, 7 abstain
Leslie Flohr was ratified as Activities Chair 262 yes, 4 no, 8 abstain (1 year term)
(Continued on page 3)
1
Agenda for the March 9, 2010
7:00 PM Board Meeting
Innis Arden Welcomes New Residents
1. Approve minutes
2. Committee Reports
A. Treasurer
B. President/Vice President
C. Secretary
D. Building and Remodels —
Morris, 18249 14th Ave NW, remodel including
changes to the roof, footprint and exterior walls
E. Activities
F. Grounds
G. Clubhouse
H. Reserves
3. Board Agenda
The Bear Reserve Group requests the removal of 41
trees and seeks to obtain a Clearing and Grading Permit. The 41 trees would be replaced by replanting 123
trees (a ratio of 3 to 1). The Board will be voting on
this issue at the March 9th meeting. A copy of the map
showing the trees to be removed will be posted on the
IA web site.
4. Community Comments
5. Adjourn
Correction: Last month’s Bulletin provided an incomplete list of new neighbors. Here is the complete list for 2009:
Reminder
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 542-3219. This
is your responsibility and obligation
as a member of a covenanted community!
Please report criminal activity to police at 911
(emergency) or 296-3311 (non-emergency) as
well as to your Blockwatch captain.


Ainslie
NW 186TH ST
Christopher &
Heather
Cramer
NW 167TH ST
Mary Middeler &
Paul
DeBeijl
10TH AVE NW
Eugene & Ida
Durkin
13TH AVE NW
Misbah & Ruby
Keen
15TH AVE NW
George & Regina
Morris
14TH AVE NW
Annabelle Gould &
Matthew
Mulder
NW 175TH ST
Trevor & Hilary
Norcross NW 175TH ST
Leslie Flohr & Scott Reid
Blockwatch Reminder

William & Nicole
Innis Arden I—Brian Branagan 546-6773
[email protected]
Innis Arden II— We need a person to fill in as
Blockwatch captain for this subdivision
Innis Arden III—Tracy Landboe 542-1807
[email protected]
Vehicle Prowl between 2/9/10 10:30pm and
2/10/10, 9am, in the area of 170th and 10th NW.
Person (s) unknown opened car doors and went
through the vehicles parked in the carport.
13TH AVE NW
Lynn Miranda &
Stuart
Rosenfeld 17TH AVE NW
Kelly & Julie
Sanders
NW Innis
Arden DR
Renita Glaser &
Scott
Soper
13TH AVE NW
Janet
Stimson
12TH AVE NW
Jeffrey & Stacie
Stokke
16TH AVE NW
Steven & Suzanne
Stusser
17TH AVE NW
Robert & Kathy
Voce
16TH AVE NW
This year, we are combining the newcomers’ party
with the wine tasting party and hope that all new
neighbors can join us. See ‘Activities Announcements’ for details.
2
(Continued from page 1)
Election of Officers for three year terms (2010 - 2012):
Judy Allen receives a thank you gift
278 Pat French
247 Sue Cox
Write-Ins, Al Wagar – 4, Mark Smith – 1,
Lance Blair - 1
The annual meeting and election take significant work to
put on through the help and dedication of many hardworking volunteers. Please join me in thanking Randi
Fatizzi - Election Supervisor; Kathryn Smithhart - Head
Teller; June Howard, Troy Martsolf, Kimber Bang and Lee
& Roger Lageschulte -Tellers; Carol Solle annual meeting
notice and proxies; Harley O’Neil and Kathy Peterson who
made fresh cookies; and IA Activities who provided the
refreshments. Without the help of this fine team, we could
not produce such a well-run event.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm.
Submitted by Shannon Martsolf, IA Board Secretary. 1/25/2010.
Activities Announcements
Jan Holbrook
16830 14th Ave NW
Shoreline, WA 98177
Innis Arden Annual
Wine Tasting Event
Friday March 26,7:00 PM
We Need RUMMAGE!
Join your neighbors and other wine enthusiasts at
the clubhouse for the annual wine tasting event on
Friday night, March 26 at 7:00 pm. This year the
Edmonds QFC wine steward will be bringing us
tastes from around the world. We will also provide
an array of appetizers catered by a local company
along with an assortment of cheese platters to
compliment the variety of wines. Orders can be
placed that night with Edmonds QFC on any combination of wines tasted for a 10% discount. Make
your reservation now!
Now is a great time to look though your closets and
donate to the Innis Arden Rummage Sale. We
really need more rummage! Remember that proceeds from the sale help fund neighborhood events
and updates to our common areas such as the tennis courts and playground.
$15.00 per person in advance (by March 25)
$20.00 per person at the door
$25.00 per person (non-resident)
April 3rd - at 2:00 behind the clubhouse. All little
ones come with your Easter baskets and see what
treats have been hidden around the field!
Rummage will be collected from March 15thMarch 18th
Annual Egg Scramble
Make checks payable to the IAAC and mail to:
3
Annual Innis Arden Rummage Sale - PLEASE HELP!
Please help make the 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:
Due to a previously scheduled event in the clubhouse, we will have only ONE DAY (Sunday, 3/14) to set-up all the shelving and
“departments” PLUS move all the collected rummage from the pool house to the club house. We will need lots of helpers!! No
experience needed! If you cannot come, but can lend a handtruck, please email [email protected]
* 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 QFC PAPER 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 Julie Forster (542-9705 / [email protected])
DATE
Sunday
March 14
HELP NEEDED
Set up Clubhouse (noon-2pm)
Hang signs, Move tables and chairs, Lay out shelving, and set up
departments. Please bring a hand-truck if you have one
Mon – TH
Mar 15 – Mar 18
Tuesday,
March 16
Friday,
March 19
Saturday,
March 20
Sun March 21
Sun March 21
Transfer and Move items from pool house to clubhouse. (2pm-4pm)
GREAT time for the Mon-Fri employed to help.
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
If you need community service hours, this is the time and place!
Sort and set up all departments. We need lots of workers to lay-out and price
all the treasures in all the departments. Come for as long or short a time as
you can. No appointment necessary!
Any time you can give is welcome! No experience needed!
TIME
Noon – 4:00pm
9:30am - 5:00pm
DONATIONS ACCEPTED EVERYDAY UNTIL MARCH 18th
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 18.
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 Julie Forster (542-9705) if you are able to help.
9:00-11:30
VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON AND AUCTION AT 11:30am
Regular workday until11:30am. All workers who have previously
Regular work day
volunteered a minimum of 8 hrs are invited to attend the luncheon & auction. 11:30 Lunch & Auction!
THE SALE – Cashiers, clerks, etc. are needed all day. The busiest time is
Please arrive by 8:30am
9:00-11:00. Many volunteers are needed inside/outside, front & back, and
If working in the morning
security. GREAT time for the Mon-Fri employed to help. No previous
Sale runs
rummage sale experience needed. Come one, come all!
9:00am – 4:00pm
THE ½ PRICE SALE – cashiers, clerks, etc. / $4 bag sale at 2pm
Noon – 4:00pm
A fresh crew is really needed to take down, put away, & box for charities
4:00pm – 6:30pm
If you can help, please contact Julie Forster (542-9705 / [email protected])
4
Innis Arden Board Meeting – February 9, 2010
The February 9, 2010 Board meeting was called to order
by President Mike Jacobs at 7:11 PM.
Board members present: Mike Jacobs, Leslie Flohr, Sue
Cox, Bob Allen, Harley O’Neil, Kathi Peterson and Dave
Fosmire.
changes to their home should consult the Innis Arden website and contact Bob Allen, Building and Remodels chair
(206-542-3219). He will advise regarding the application
process. This often prevents needless delays.
Clubhouse – Harley O’Neil reported January income of
$1,950.00 and expenses of $831.35.
Activities – Leslie Flohr reported the Annual Executive
Planning Meeting of the Activities Committee met on
1/20/2010 at Randi Fattizzi’s home. We set the new budget
A motion carried to approve the minutes of the January 12, for 2010, planned dates and events for 2010, wrapped up
2010 Board meeting.
events from 2009 and documented changes to committee
members.
President: Mike Jacobs reported the Club's attorney, Peter Eglick, received a letter from Art and Susan Wright's
There was another regular Activities meeting on February
attorney and has responded. The Wrights were determined 1st, at Randi's home. We discussed upcoming events.
to have trees in violation of the covenants by the arbiter
they selected, former Superior Court Judge Steven
The next event is Ladies Night Out, which I am co chairScott. The Wrights initially claimed that they were not
ing with Moria Blair. It will be at the IA Clubhouse on Sunaware that they were required to height-reduce a Western day, 2/28 from 6-9 pm. The feature event is a small plates
Red Cedar despite the fact that it was the central subject of cooking demonstration and wine-pairing. This is open to
the decision as being the most view blocking tree. The
non-IA residents for a cost of $25 and to IA residents for
Wrights now claim that they are prevented from height$15 per person. The RSVP deadline is 2/12. All Activity
reducing the tree because they trimmed other trees and the committee members are being encouraged to call residents
cedar tree may be located in a wetland. Their attorney is
and neighbors who we don't usually see and ask them to
threatening litigation against the Club.
join us.
Absent members: Rick Leary and Pat French.
The Rummage Sale is scheduled for the weekend
of March 20-21st. Residents are urged to contribute usable
items as soon as possible. We could use more volunteers
to help set-up and to provide food for the workers during
There was nothing further to report in the Carlson II matter. the week of 3/14. Julie Forster and Karen Sando are the
Chairs.
The Tronsen appeal was dismissed by the Court of Appeals; a hearing will be held in early March to determine
Our next social event is the Wine Tasting party, schedfees and costs.
uled for 3/26, chaired by Jan Holbrook.
Liberty Mutual was going to cancel our liability insurance if
the Clubhouse chairs were not replaced; the chairs have
now been replaced.
Regarding the Annual meeting, 282 votes were cast, the
budget was approved, and the shareholders approved the
2010 dues of $495.00. The Board wishes to thank all the
shareholders who attended the meeting or cast their proxy
ballot, as well as those who conducted the voting and provided refreshments. Thank you to Shannon Martsolf, Troy
Martsolf, Randi Fattizzi, Kathryn Smithhart, June Howard,
Kimber Bang, Lee and Roger Lageschulte, Betty Ward,
Carol Solle, Harley O’Neil and Kathi Peterson.
Lastly, the Innis Arden Activities Committee has a new post
office box address: P.O. Box 60063, Shoreline WA 98160.
Vice-President: Dave Fosmire reported no new compliance petitions were filed in the month of January. The
Board hearing for February 10th has been cancelled due to
conflicts for attendance of the respondent and the matter
appears to moving toward resolution without the need to
schedule another Board hearing. A Board decision was
reached following discussion of the Hollinrake v. FosterErickson petition and a letter by the Board president will be
sent to the parties informing them of the Board's decision.
―The high flow along Boeing Creek so far this winter has
caused a lot of silt to accumulate in lower Boeing Creek
Reserve blocking one of the channels carrying water out to
the Sound near the railroad tracks. The blocked channel is
the only one that allows Salmon to migrate into Boeing
Creek. A long term solution needs to be implemented to
solve this silting problem. Al Wagar has agreed to help on
applying for the SEPA and JARPA permits needed since
Boeing Creek is a wildlife habitat that is subject to multiple
jurisdictions. There are several funding agencies that we
will be applying to for funds to help defray the costs of solving this problem.
Building & Remodel – Bob Allen reported there were no
applications to consider at this Board meeting.
George and Jeanie Morris, 18249 14th Ave NW, turned in
their completed application to the Building and Remodels
chair at the meeting. They plan exterior changes which will
include the roof, footprint and exterior walls. Their application will be considered at the March 9 Board meeting.
Innis Arden residents planning to make any exterior
Reserves - In his absence, Rick Leary’s report was read
by Kathi Peterson.
―John Howe, John Hagman, and I have put approximately
25 birdhouses out in Blue Heron Reserve, Eagle Reserve,
and Boeing Creek Reserve. These birdhouses have a side
that can be opened for cleaning in the fall.
―The high flows in Storm Creek have also had its toll on
Lower Eagle Reserve between the Akers and Harrington
property. Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad have
finally agreed to look at the erosion issue which potentially
threatens to close down the railway track if it fails. Several
people have been involved in getting the word through to
5
(Continued on page 6)
(Clubhouse), Dave Fosmire (V.P.) and I have been working
collaboratively on the new landscape design for the Innis
Arden entrance, which was shared and described in detail
by Judy Allen at the shareholders' meeting. We
have planning meetings scheduled with our landscape designer, Jeremy Reding from Boxwood, and a certified arMike Jacobs added that he has spoken with officials at the borist, Tom Quigley, owner of Olympic Nursery in WoodinCity of Shoreline and they’re trying to get grant money to
ville, in order to fine-tune our landscape plans. Rick Leary
stabilize the creek.
has written a proposal for the City of Shoreline which will
be submitted on February 12th along with our landscape
Bear Reserves: Representing the Bear Reserves Group, design plan and an application for a Clearing permit. The
Ron Salvino requested the Board to ask the City for a
meeting will be held with Jeff Forry, Permit and Services
Clearing & Grading Permit for removal of 41 trees. An ar- Manager in the Planning and Development Department.
borist will be reviewing the reserve area to come up with a We've contacted former and new contractors to obtain bids
plan to replant the area….3 trees would be replanted for
for excavation of both Reserves A & B in order to remove
every tree removed. The water and mountain views of five all roots and invasives. Excavation will begin when a Clearhomes are affected by the tree growth. The Board will vote ing permit is received and the red tagging of the project
on this issue at the March 9th meeting. A notice of this pro- is lifted. Following excavation, we will begin work on the
posal appears at the end of these minutes.
hardscape." To review copies of bids received to date,
please contact Kathi Peterson at 206-399-5538.
Treasurer’s Report – Pat French’s report was read by
Harley added to this report by commenting that all five light
Kathi Peterson. ―For the period ending 1/31/2009, our
fixtures at the IA main entrance have no power.
cash comprised approximately of $130,000 in operating
cash and $128,000 for reserves. The operating cash deBrian Branagan and the Activities Committee were thanked
creased $16,000 from the prior month, mainly due to normal operating expenses and legal fees. The cash balance for providing the much-appreciated refreshments for the
is broken down between reserves for future capital expen- Board meeting.
ditures, infrastructure improvements, funding for ongoing
There being no further business, the meeting was adoperating expenses, and legal expenses associated with
journed at 8:25 PM.
the City of Shoreline. The annual dues statements for
$495.00 were mailed late in January.‖
Respectfully submitted,
Grounds – Kathi Peterson reported: "Innis Arden Board
Sue Cox, Secretary
members Rick Leary (Reserves), Harley O'Neil
(Continued from page 5)
BNSF. We have also had an arborist and a geotechnical
engineer look at this eroding stream bank. We will receive
their written evaluations and recommendations later this
month.‖
Mike Jacobs
President
David Fosmire
Vice President
Robert Allen
Bldg & Remodels
Harley O’Neil
Clubhouse
Sue Cox
Secretary
6
Kathi Peterson
Grounds
Pat French
Treasurer
Richard Leary
Reserves
(Bulletin Board, continued from page 8)
ment entries, and paid advertising.
Message from the Bulletin Editor
Over the years, email addresses representing 323
unique properties (out of a possible 538) in Innis Arden
have been collected. This is helpful for distributing
information (blind copied) pertinent to our community—
lost or found pets, Activities events, criminal activity,
meeting agendas etc. With so many residents having
internet access, perhaps it is time to rethink our Bulletin distribution process.
Did you know that Bulletins from January 2000 to February 2010 are available on our web site? See http://
www.innisarden.com/newsletters/index.html. Did you
SPRING PLANTING & PRUNING
With the arrival of spring, here
is a reminder concerning the
planting and trimming of trees,
shrubbery and hedges. It's
time to go outside and check
out the trees and hedges on
your lot, and determine if you
have neighbors above or adjacent to you with views being
blocked, and to bring your
vegetation into compliance, as
a neighborly gesture. In a
view community such as ours,
there is a need to protect each
other’s view corridors.
know that each Bulletin costs about $1.20 per shareholder per month in printing and postage? Considerable
savings could be realized if shareholders chose to read
the Bulletin online rather receiving it monthly in the
mail. Or, Bulletins can be downloaded from the web site
to your computer and/or printed with your own
printer.
If you would like to volunteer to no longer receive the
printed version in the mail, please reply to
[email protected]. Every time a new Bulletin is published, I will email the link to all shareholders on my distribution list.
Also, if you wish to be added to the distribution list
email me at [email protected].
no more than roof height (Tree Height Amendment), and
view blocking hedges should be no more than 6 feet in
height (paragraph 10 of the original Restrictive Mutual
Easements).
If the view-blocking vegetation is in a critical area (which is
the case in many instances), then the issue becomes much
more complicated although minor (up to 25% of the canopy
without crown reduction) pruning may be allowed with the
approval of an arborist.
This is a good time to talk with those around you concerning the need for proper and effective trimming. All of us are
winners when improved views and healthy, beautiful trees
contribute to increased property values.
If talking to your neighbors about their view blocking vegetation yields no result, then you can file a compliance petiView blocking trees and shrub- tion to the Board (http://www.innisarden.com/spec-int/
petition2005.html).
bery should be maintained at
News from the City of Shoreline
Shoreline Police Academy 2010
The Shoreline Police Department invites you to this year’s
Citizen’s Academy.
This is a unique experience and it’s offered at no cost to
Shoreline residents and those who work or attend college
in the City of Shoreline. The academy will be held for ten
weeks every Thursday evening from March 4th through
May 6th, 6:00 – 9:00 PM, at the King County Sheriff’s Office, Precinct 2, in Kenmore. The class size is limited and
will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
Applications are available at the main Police Station and
Neighborhood Storefronts as well as on the Police page of
the city website http://shorelinewa.gov/index.aspx?
page=183
Crime Maps and Residential Burglary Information on
the Web
Shoreline Police Department posts crime maps on the City
of Shoreline Web site Police page. See left hand column
of the Police page and select ―Crime Maps.‖ In addition, a
list and map of residential burglaries by month can be
found by clicking on ―Block Watch‖. Find crime prevention
information by clicking on ―brochures and flyers‖ in the left
hand column of the Block Watch and Police Department
pages.
Police Blotter
Shorelineareanews includes a Police page, and the editor
has now started a weekly police blotter. You can find it at
www.shorelineareanews.com.
7
INNIS ARDEN CLUB
PRSRT STD
U.S. Postage
PAID
Seattle. WA
Permit No. 12410
P.O. Box 60038
Richmond Beach, WA 98160
COMING EVENTS
Board Meeting
March 9, 7:00 PM
Rummage Sale
March 20th & 21st
Candidates’ Forum
March 25th, 6:30 PM
Wine Tasting
March 26th, 7:00 PM
Egg Scramble
April 3rd, 2:00 PM
At the Clubhouse
Deadline for March Bulletin—
March 14th
Community Notices
(no anonymous items)
Carol Solle, 542-4978
[email protected]
17061 12th Avenue N.W.
Remodels—Robert Allen 542-3219
We’re on the Web!
www.innisarden.com
Innis Arden Bulletin Board
Senatorial Candidates’ Forum
Innis Arden Clubhouse
March 25th, 6:30-9:30 PM
Candidates Arthur Coday, Clint Didier, Sean Salazar,
Chris Widener and Craig Williams will explain why you
should vote for them in their challenge against Senator Patty Murray. Please come and consider their
ideas.
porary residence in Innis Arden during sabbatical or
prior to purchase in our neighborhood. Contact Eric
Larson (206 399 1542 or 206 322 1863) for further
information.
[email protected] or call Jeff at 206-9207701. Innis Arden residents are given first chance to
RSVP until February 28th. After that, the meeting will
be opened to the public at large. Hope to see you on
the 25th!
Neighborhood youth may wish to list their skills on the
‘Youth Employment’ page of the Directory free of
charge. Skills may include animal sitting, babysitting,
lawn mowing, plant care, car wash, party help, housecleaning, yard work, and/or all of the above.
Home for rent
Innis Arden home, largely furnished, with gorgeous
view and recently remodeled kitchen and common living
areas is available for temporary rental. Would be very
attractive for a family needing temporary residence
while remodeling their home or a family wishing tem-
Would you like to advertise your business in the directory ($40 for the size of a business card)?
Attention Innis Arden Neighbors
The Innis Arden Directory will soon be updated. Is
your information correct in the 2008 directory?
Please contact Carol Solle by 3-1-10 at 542-4978 or
[email protected] for corrections, youth employ8
(Continued on page 7)