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Kala Pointer
September 2013
www.kalapoint.org
Official Publication of the Kala Point Owners' Association
President’s Message
What Happened at the Last
Board Meeting?
by Dale Moses, President
E-mail: [email protected]
Home tel: 360-385-5530
This month I feel that I have to talk about the possibility
of a new Parks and Recreation District (P&RD) for just
Kala Point. I have had a number of phone calls on this and
other folks stopping to ask me about it. With very few
exceptions, almost everyone has major gaps in
understanding about what is going on. There is concern but
unfortunately not enough knowledge! So here is a bit of an
overview.
The November 5 ballot will have the District question
on it�to create it yes or no. In addition, because it might
pass, there will be five District commissioner positions to
vote on as well. The candidates are filing at the Courthouse
as I write this. If you are a voter in Precinct 304 (i.e. Kala
Point owner, renter, resident, etc.) you will get a say in this
issue important to us all. I sure hope you will vote no. You
should vote for five commissioners even if you vote against
creating such a District in case it does pass.
At its August 13 meeting, the KPOA Board took a very
hard stand against creating such a District and voted 8-0 not
to support it. We also decided to hold two town meetings to
help all our voters decide. The first one will be on
Wednesday, October 9 at 7 p.m., and the second one will be
that Saturday, October 12 at 10 a.m., both in the Clubhouse.
Each session will discuss the District idea with speakers
representing both sides, and will provide plenty of time for
comments and questions. We will also invite all the
Commissioner candidates to attend. We hope everyone can
attend one of these sessions. The ballots will be mailed from
The August 13 KPOA Board meeting was called to
order at 1 p.m. and nineteen members were in attendance.
Member comments included Bob Stevenson who was
extremely pleased with his view restoration as approved by
Jefferson County. Many other members were at the meeting
to voice concerns about the Parks and Recreation District 4
(Kala Point) that will be on the November ballot.
The Board voted to revise the job descriptions for
maintenance and Clubhouse staff. All maintenance job
descriptions have been consolidated under the title
“Maintenance Technician” and the Clubhouse staff will all
fall under the job description title of “Clubhouse Staff”.
The Jefferson County Health Department did its regular
inspection of the pool, Jacuzzi, and Clubhouse facility. The
JCHD commented how well-managed, organized, and clean
our facilities are. Kudos to the Clubhouse and maintenance
staff.
The expenditures for asphalt roadwork and repairs were
approved. This work will be started soon and completed
before bad weather sets in.
Beach parking is still being monitored. Fifteen vehicles
without beach stickers were cited and recorded. Subsequent
offenses may result in towing. Several non-KPOA members
were politely informed that the KPOA beach area is private
property and their cars would be subject to towing.
Several complaints have been received about an
aggressive dog (or dogs) and the owners at the beach. Dog
owners are responsible for controlling their dogs at all times.
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Kala Pointer Staff
September Editor:
Bud Babcock
Copy Editors:
Bud Babcock
Cathy Carroll
Distribution Leaders:
Helen & Tony Vogl
by Mary Ann Schulte
September Contributors
Bud Babcock
Sharon Black
Gay Eisenberger
Lorraine Fishel
Suzanne Hempstead
Bill Kaune
Keith Larson
Doug Leeds
Michael Machette
Dale Moses
Jim Pate
Dick Schulte
Mary Ann Schulte
Fran Shelton
Gene Tenney
Gerry Walsh
Ed Zinser
Newsletter Deadline
The deadline for the October issue of the
Kala Pointer: September 19, 2013.
Submit your articles and/or ads to:
[email protected]
Before submitting an article/ad, please log onto
www.kalapoint.org, click “Members Only” section.
Enter “Username” and “Password” (Office will give
them to you), then click “OK”, “Kala Pointer” and
“Style Guide” for the current style guide.
2013-2104 KPOA Board
President
Dale Moses
Tips on Fences
by Architectural Committee
BEFORE YOU DIG�contact
[email protected]
your Architectural Committee for
V.P.
Caroline McNulty
guidance before seeking to construct
[email protected]
an enclosure of any type. The
CFO
John Oliveira
[email protected]
Architectural Committee has become
Secretary
Mary Ann Schulte
aware of a growing number of
[email protected]
unauthorized fences created within
Director
Tom Andritsch
Kala Point. Fences or fence-like
[email protected]
structures are NOT PERMITTED as
Director
Bill Hempstead
[email protected]
they detract from the open character
Director
Ron Kubec
of the community and create a
[email protected]
negative visual and physical impact
Director
David Pitts
on adjoining properties. However,
[email protected]
Director
Mel Raley
we recognize the need for
[email protected]
homeowners to contain children,
pets, or to protect vegetation from
wildlife. As such, we make every
2013-2104 KPOA
attempt to work with homeowners to
Committee Chairs
create relatively small fenced areas
to achieve their goals. Small
vegetable gardens are permissible if
Architectural
Dave Harrah
they meet the criteria for enclosures,
but as KP is a residential community,
BMAC
Hugh Musser
large vegetable gardens are not an
Communications (in suspension)
acceptable part of the landscape. The
Elections
Bill Conklin
Committee reviews every request for
enclosures on a case-by-case basis
Finance
John Oliveira
and takes into consideration visibility
Grounds
Needs Chair
impact from the roads and
neighboring properties. What may be
Internal Control David Harrah
approved for one location does not
Nominations
Linda Brewster
set a precedent for another. Even if
you plan to construct an enclosure
Personnel
Dale Moses
consistent with Appendix C of the
Publications
Nancy Leeds
Architectural APPs, you are required
to seek approval from the Committee
Safety, Utilities Howie Hendrickson
before construction
to
avoid
& Preparedness
removing
an
unauthorized/
Social Plus
Nancy Machette
unapproved structure at your
Tree
Normandie Anderson expense.
President’s message (Continued from page 1)
the Courthouse on October 16, hence
the timing of these Town Meetings.
There are dozens of factors to discuss
on this issue and I don’t have the
ability to talk about very much of them
here. Suffice it to say, that a local Kala
Point P&RD will cost us taxes and has
no guarantee at all of “shielding” us
from
a
possible
County-wide
Municipal Park District and its taxes.
Since the supporters tell us that a Kala
Point District wouldn’t own any
facilities whatsoever, it is very likely
that the County Commissioners would
want the MPD to tax us along with the
rest of the County (including Port
Ludlow that is trying the same tax
dodge.) The proponents say “no new
taxes” when, in fact, a Kala Point
P&RD will cost us taxes just to keep
the thing alive as a municipal
corporation. So just to have a District
created serves no purpose at all. It
would be a waste.
Obviously, I feel strongly about
this. I sure hope you will study this
well and understand the issues. If you
do, I think you will agree with me that
a P&RD for Kala Point makes no
sense and you should vote against
creating such a District.
I’m always interested in any
feedback you might have about this
topic or any others. Please send me an
e-mail at: [email protected].
Helpful Tip of the Month
When filling a Ziploc bag with food,
turn the zipper over on itself. This
holds the bag open for you and keeps
the spills inside.
Quote of the Month
“Enjoyment is not a goal, it is a
feeling that accompanies important
ongoing activity.” Paul Goodman
KPOA Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
TGIF
Clubhouse Hours
Every Friday
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
At the KPOA Clubhouse
M-F: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
S&S: 1 p.m.-8 p.m.
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Committee Briefs
compiled by Bud Babcock
Reminder: All minutes are drafts until approved.
Committee Chairs and Secretaries are reminded that
minutes (preferably a brief summary) should be e-mailed
by the 16th of the month to: [email protected].
Tree Committee
During August, the Tree Committee made seven site
visits. We approved the removal of ten trees, allowed
limbing but not removal of two more, and approved the
removal of two more pending confirmation by arborist or
decision by homeowner. Limbing and trimming of 10
more trees was allowed, as well as the removal of one
confirmed dead fir (exempt) and many dead branches.
Emergency or hazardous tree requests may be
made by calling any Tree Committee member including
Normandie Anderson, Tree Committee chair, at 360-3855129, or Barry Birch, vice chair, at 360-379-0122.
PLEASE NOTE: NO deposit is required for submission
of KPOA Tree Committee Vegetation Request forms.
Last Board Meeting (Continued from page 1)
Aggressive dogs must remain on a leash. If you are victimized
by an aggressive dog and its owner, contact the KPOA Office.
Much of the discussion at the Board meeting revolved
around the proposed Parks and Recreation District 4 (Kala
Point) on the November ballot. The Board voted unanimously
to oppose this proposed taxing district. (See the related articles
in this publication.) With all the misinformation floating
around and the concerns of many members, the Board will be
holding two informational Town Hall Meetings with the same
agendas.
All Members, including the Commissioner
candidates, are invited to participate.
The Town Hall Meetings will be held in the Clubhouse on
October 9 at 7 p.m. and October 12 at 10 a.m. Hopefully,
having two dates and times will allow more members to
participate.
Our next Regular Board Meeting will be held September
10 at 6 p.m. in the Kala Point Clubhouse. These quarterly
evening meetings provide an opportunity for those members
who can’t attend a daytime meeting to attend and participate in
our meetings. We’ve had good attendance at the last two
evening meetings and hope to see more members attending in
the future.
Plan Ahead for the Holidays
Kala Cares
by Suzanne Hempstead
In Memoriam:
Bob Stewart
Get well wishes to:
Jan Stewart
Betty Abersold
Two Town Hall Meetings
Topic: Parks & Rec in KP?
The two meetings have the same agenda
but are held in the Clubhouse at
different
times
for
membership
convenience.
Both sides of the issue have been invited
to speak. Questions from the audience
are encouraged.
by The Progressive Dinner Committee
Preparations are underway for the best-loved event of the
Kala Point holiday season, the annual Holiday Progressive
Dinner. This year, in an effort to avoid conflict with other
popular community events, the Progressive Dinner will be
held on Sunday, December 8.
Participants prepare holiday fare that is shared with their
neighbors in host homes. Last year, 81 Kala Pointers enjoyed
the festive evening in 17 homes, and we expect at least that
many this year. We are now lining up homes for hosting
cocktails for 20-25, dinner for 8, or dessert for 16, including
the hosts.
Please call Ann Bambrick (360-385-6634) or Betty Kuller
(360-385-2288) if you are willing to host, or if you have
questions about hosting. Also, if you have already told us that
you want to be a host, please refresh our memories.
Reservations will be taken in November. See the October
Kala Pointer for those dates. Newcomers are especially
encouraged to participate, as this is a superb way to meet your
neighbors.
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7-9 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to noon
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Calendar of Events
Bud’s Weather Report
by Ed Zinser
by Bud Babcock
For further information, call the Port Townsend Visitor
Information Center, 360-385-2722; Marine Science
Center, 360-385-5582; Centrum, 360-385-3102; or
Jefferson County Library, 360-385-6544. Web site,
www.ptguide.com.
September 1 Annual Fort Townsend 4-Mile Trail
Run: 9 to 11 a.m. The Friends of Fort Townsend State
Park and the Port Townsend Running Club invite you to
the annual Fort Townsend 4-mile Trail Run/Walk Sunday,
September 1, 2013. The race starts at 9 a.m. in the lower
field overlooking Port Townsend Bay and continues
through the scenic trails in Fort Townsend State Park. All
proceeds benefit the Friends of Fort Townsend and the
event is sanctioned by USA Track and Field. Location:
Old Port Townsend State Park. Contact: Nancy
Steinberg, 360-385-6568.
September 6-8 Annual Wooden Boat Festival. The
first and still largest wooden boat festival in the USA. See
more than 200 wooden boats from tall ships and schooners
to sail, power and paddle. Experts in all aspects of wooden
boat design, building, racing, cruising, and fun. Music,
excellent food, local brews, and art. Fun for the whole
family! Location: Point Hudson Marina & Northwest
Maritime Center, 431 Water Street. Contact: 360-3853628, ext. 106.
September 7-8 Crafts By the Dock Arts Fair: 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m. Annual Crafts by the Dock Arts Fair is a high
quality juried fair featuring a wide variety of crafts from
the Northwest and beyond. Location: Madison Street and
City Civic Plaza. Contact: Donna Harding, 360-3793813.
September 14-15 Annual Jefferson County Farm
Tour: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, our various fiber farms
that will host spinning, weaving, roving and plant dye
demonstrations, local fiber artists will have lots of goods
for sale! Sunday 15-20 commercial farms will open their
gates and share tours of their fields, animal and cheese
making demonstrations, apple tastings, live music and
entertainment, food vendors serving locally inspired
dishes, and lots of farm activities for the kids! Ride the
Farm Tour by bicycle! Location: Farm Tour Central at
Chimacum Corner Farm Stand, 9122 Rhode Drive,
Chimacum. Contact: 360-379-5610, ext. 201.
September 20-22 Annual Port Townsend Film
Festival. The Port Townsend Film Festival, dedicated to
connecting great films, filmmakers, and communities.
Late in September our town fills up with folks who love
cinema and what it can bring to each of us. Location:
Taylor & Washington. Contact: 360-379-1333, ext. 1333.
July’s rainfall of 0.00" was 100% less than the Kala Point
average of 0.96" for the 1990-2012 period which had a
minimum of 0.09" in July ’03 and a maximum of 2.63" in
July ‘93..
Climate Data
July’13 July’12
Precipitation (inches)
0.00
1.79
Year-to-Date Pptn.
9.93
17.70
Days with rain
0
7
Av. Pptn. per rainy day na
0.28
Max. daily rain (inches) na
0.42
Cloudy days
0
10
Partly cloudy days
12
6
Clear days
19
15
Max. Temp.
84
75
Min. Temp. (°F)
47
45
Av. Daily Temp (°F)
62
59
Degree Days
113
184
July’11
0.87
17.98
10
0.09
0.19
12
4
15
72
44
57
268
Rainfall at nearby locations:
July ’13
Mill Creek
0.03
Seattle (Sea-Tac Airport)
0.00
Mukilteo
0.00
Marrowstone Island
0.05
Sequim (Dungeness Lighthouse)
0.01
YTD
25.85
18.05
14.42
9.91
4.14
The average daily temperature this July was 62°, 3°
higher than in June 2013 and the same as the July average of
62° from 1990 to 2012.
Winds (at my house) reached a high of 33 mph from the
west-southwest on July 25, and were 20 mph or higher on 7
days, 3 less than in June 2013.
Seattle had no precipitation in July, compared to the
normal precipitation of 0.70". Seattle had 1 cloudy day, 17
partly cloudy days, and 13 clear days. The warmest Seattle
day, July 1, was 89°. The coldest day, July 13, was 52°.
Highest wind gust was 25 mph from the east-southeast on
July 22.
Kala Point had 0.59" of precipitation in August by
August 18 compared to 0.10" in the same period in 2012.
This month’s weather trivia: July was the only month in
my records without rainfall from 1990-2013. Also, July was
the only month without any cloudy days from 2003 to date,
and I don’t recall any from 1990 to 2002. (A few months had
1 cloudy day.)
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What’s Happening at the Jefferson County
Public Utility District
by Bill Kaune
The Jefferson County Public Utility District (PUD) purchased Kala Point’s
water system about one year ago and, more recently, purchased the electrical
system in much of Jefferson County from Puget Sound Energy (PSE). Thus, we
now purchase both water and electricity from the PUD. The PUD’s original plan
was to send us one bill monthly that contained both water and electricity charges.
However, so far this has not happened, and we have received two bills monthly,
one for water and one for electricity. This stems from the fact that the customer
list that the PUD received from Puget Sound Energy was formatted differently
than the PUD’s list of water customers, which made merging the two a difficult
and time-consuming process. The good news is that they have largely solved the
problem and expect to soon start sending single bills containing both water and
electricity charges.
At this time, the PUD charges a base rate of $7.49 for electrical service. You
pay this, even if you use no electricity at all. PSE’s base rate is currently $7.87.
For the first 600 kWh (kilowatt hour, a unit of energy) consumed in a month, the
PUD and PSE currently charge $0.085011 and $0.091335 per kWh, respectively.
For usage above this, the rates are $0.103589 and $0.110157 per kWh. As you
can see, the PUD base and usage rates are already a little less than PSE’s rates.
PSE’s bills also contained various fees and credits, so comparing billed totals is a
little more complicated than the simply comparing rates and usage fees.
However, at this time, electricity obtained from the PUD is slightly less
expensive for us than it would have been from PSE, and this difference is
expected to grow with time.
The PUD is also now our water provider. In the near future, the PUD will
upgrade the method used to remove minerals from our water. Hopefully, this will
reduce or, dare we hope, even eliminate mineral stains that appear in our toilets
and on our dishes. They also plan to connect our water system with their existing
system at two points, at the large storage tanks west of Pinecrest Drive near its
intersection with Fairbreeze Drive, and at the south end of Kala Point near the
emergency exit gate. They plan also to install a pressure reducing valve
alongside Kala Point Drive near its intersection with Nantucket Place.
Along with the purchase of our water system, the PUD assumed
responsibility for the maintenance of our communal septic systems. I recently
talked with the responsible individual. He has spent considerable time here and
has made a number of repairs including the replacement of one non-functioning
pump. I was impressed with the seriousness with which the PUD is taking this
responsibility.
The PUD is led by a three elected commissioners. Late last year, the
commissioners decided to form a Citizens Advisory Board (CAB). I volunteered
and was one of nine selected as initial members. Consequently, I am interested in
hearing of any comments or concerns that you have regarding the PUD’s service
to us. My phone number is 360-379-3908 and my e-mail is
[email protected].
Welcome New Neighbors!!! TGIF!
Friday, September 27, 5:30–7:30 p.m. will be the Newcomers TGIF at the
Clubhouse. We have lots of new neighbors now that the housing market is turning around. Bring a new neighbor plus a generous appetizer and whatever you
and your neighbor would like to drink. New neighbors just bring a big smile. We
know you are so happy to finally be a resident of beautiful Kala Point. We are
glad to have you as our neighbor.
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Kala Point Home
Brewers Club Meeting
September 14, 2013
by Gerry Walsh
If you fancy yourself as a
brewmeister, a brewing wannabe, or
are simply a connoisseur of home
brewed ales, then you may want to
join the Kala Point Home Brewers
Club’s next event. Couples are
encouraged to attend.
David and Vicky Miller will be
hosting the next meeting of the Kala
Point Home Brewers’ Club. Their
home is located at 44 Trafalgar Drive
in Kala Point. The fun is from 4-7
p.m. on Saturday, September 14.
Please feel free to bring an
appetizer to share and a scrumptious
ale or lager of your choice or a product
of your own brewing efforts.
Cheers!
United Good Neighbors
by Jim Pate, Kala Point UGN
representative
The 2013 United Good Neighbors
campaign will begin in October. You
will receive your mailer the first or
second week of the month. UGN of
Jefferson County is the primary way
local residents direct charitable
donations to their neighbors in need.
Your donations stay in the County and
help support organizations that provide
shelter and medical care for the poor
and homeless, help feed the hungry,
help the infirm and elderly, provide
child care, and many other local
services.
Please take the time to read your
UGN mailer. Use the detachable return
envelope that is part of the enclosed
brochure to make your contribution.
Every donation is important. All
contributions are needed, welcomed,
and well used. Your donation will be
automatically credited to Kala Point’s
goal. The Kala Point community has
been a great supporter of UGN. Keep
up the good work! Many Thanks.
General Manager’s Report
by Keith Larson, General Manager
Small Boat Storage Audit
It’s time to do our annual audit of the small boat storage facility. If you have not placed your sticker on your vessel,
please do so immediately. If you are not registered or if no sticker is identified during the audit, your vessel will be
impounded by KPOA and you will be required to pay a $25 service fee to get your vessel back.
A word of caution and concern at the Kala Point Beach
During the past several weeks, I have received complaints & concerns of a woman and her dog being territorial and
confrontational with members at the beach. This person would tell members to leave the area because her dog does not like
other dogs or children. There were also reports that this person used vulgar language towards other members of Kala Point.
Unfortunately, I have not witnessed this, nor have any of the members reporting these incidents gotten a name or address of
the aggressor. She is usually at the beach between 3 p.m.–5 p.m., and always enters near the gazebo. If anyone knows who
this person is please contact me immediately at 360-302-1255.
Clubhouse Landscaping Project
Our Maintenance Staff (Shane Ryan & Shane Trammell) has been working hard with the improvements of the
Clubhouse landscaping. Along the lower parking area, a manor stone wall was built to perfection, backfilled with topsoil,
and then it was all complemented by an excellent selection of plantings and topped off with bark. I don’t think you’ll find
any area of the wall that is not perfectly level. Later this fall we’ll be adding an additional 300 daffodils and a couple more
evergreens. Additionally, during the fall months the Maintenance Staff will be spending some time below the Clubhouse
cleaning out the overgrown debris in the vacant parcel. This will complement the beautiful Clubhouse landscaping project.
Non-member use of the Clubhouse Facility and Entrance Gate
Kala Point’s distribution of member’s keys is currently at 1,803 over the past fifteen years that they have been in
circulation. How many keys no longer in the possession of a KPOA member is unknown. The keys get lost over the years,
they aren’t passed along to a new member, or the outgoing member just keeps them. These keys give you access to the
Clubhouse, tennis courts, storage lots, and boat ramp. Why am I saying all this, well, sometime in early July it was brought
to my attention that a person was using your Clubhouse/pool/Jacuzzi and sauna for several years by using a member key
that he kept prior to selling his home in 2005. He also used a member’s name and address to impersonate a member of Kala
Point. Needless to say, this person surrendered his key and was then escorted off the property and asked not to return.
Identifying a non-member using the facilities is difficult; we don’t expect our employees to put a name and a face to every
member of Kala Point, which makes it very difficult to identify these types of people. This is where you come in to the
picture. It’s very important to keep track of your member keys and if you’re a new member to get the keys from the
outgoing member that belong to your unit. Every key that has been issued is recorded and tied to that person’s unit in Kala
Point. In addition, since we are on the subject of Kala Point Clubhouse keys and gate cards, if you lose a gate card please
contact the KPOA Office so we can deactivate it. If you find it later, we will reactivate it at NO CHARGE. If you do not
contact the office and someone else finds and uses it you will be responsible for their actions. We thank you in advance for
your due diligence with this process.
Boat Ramp Chain not being Locked
This has been an ongoing problem for years and frankly is becoming a Huge Nuisance. On top of that, the lock has
turned up missing. To replace this type of lock, because it is a membership lock and resistant to the saltwater, will cost over
$75. There are so many reports every year with non-members using the boat ramp and this is why. When you launch your
boat, be responsible, and please lock the gate.
Kala Point Employee Recognition
The Jefferson County Health Department Inspected the Clubhouse Facility and the Pool & Jacuzzi on July 31. The
JCHD was complimentary of a well-managed, organized, and clean facility. They were also complimentary of the rules
enforcement during their visit. Congratulations on a great job to the clubhouse and maintenance staff!
The Kala Point Singles
Bridge Every Monday
E-Kala Pointer
by Sharon Black
11 a.m.
At the KPOA Clubhouse
Notify the KPOA Office at
[email protected]
or call 360-385-0814 to receive your
newsletter by e-mail.
The “Singles Group” meeting is the
first Tuesday of the month at 11:30
a.m. in the Clubhouse.
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Who is moving in & out of Kala Point
by Michael Machette
After five years in the doldrums, the real estate market has heated up in Kala Point. Neighbors are selling long-listed
homes and new homes are going on the market after owners sat out the bad times. Here is a list of homes & lots that have
traded hands in the recent past. There will be a New Comers TGIF on Sept. 27, so take a moment to greet your new neighbors if you haven’t done so already.
Phil Arnold
from Kathy Jones/Diane Gale
110 Fairbreeze Drive
Mo & Kacey Lemieux
from Karen Hovde
23 Oak Shore Court
Mike & Donna Colwell
from Royal & Kay Keith
41-1 Seaview Court
Bruce Miller & Ryan Seaborne
from Darrell and Cindy Olsen
22 Fairbreeze Drive
Bill & Julie Catron
from Jane Rogers
83 Shorecrest Court
Mary Ann Grigsby/Thomas Heil
from Bill & Janice Gorse
70-1 Bluffs Drive
Peter Schmidtcher & Carol
Thompson
from Nova & Misty Skeeters
60 Grenville Court
Lynn & Ted Gifford
from Cathy & Alan Lapat
32 Oak Shore Court
Gregory Blana
from George & Linda Pool
121-1 Upper Bluffs Drive
Don Eppley
from Bob & Janet Denhardt
284 Foxfield Drive
Jim & Susie Gorski
from Lowell Thompson, Estate
51-2 Seaview Court
Leland & Janelle Goldhammer
from Dennis & Jennifer Johnsen
241 Saddletree Drive
Boyd & Wendy Ramsey
from Marvin & Marilyn Reiner
261-9 Sailview Drive
Tim & Janet Whyte
from Michael & Cathy Carroll
180 Saddletree Drive
Shirley & Richard Sackmann
from Bill & Donna Pimpao
50-4 Harborview Drive
Gary Lawn & Dana Nieminen
from Steve & Kerry Sutorius
55 Shorecrest Court
Susan Jonson from
Richard Sackmann, Estate
261-2 Sailview Drive
Michael & Cathy Carroll
from Douglas Cox
13 Baycliff Place
Fred & Judy Hopkins
From Warren Schneider &
Linda Robertson
30-7 Harborview Drive
Bernt & Marlene Ericsen
from Janet Anderson
293 Pinecrest Drive
Sidney & Connie Hayes
from Ken & Kathy Shumate
294 Cedarview Drive
Mike & Debbie Burk
from Ginny and Doug Moynihan
35 Oak Shore Drive
Mark & Jani Weller
from Frank & Margaret Boyle
170 Fairbreeze Drive
Steve & Sue Stanton
from Barbara Mason, Estate
24 Wellington Court
Doug & Cara Warren
from Harold Keil
60 Nantucket Place
Mary Lezpona
from Bill & Elaine Crook
42 Nantucket Place
Carolyn Grimm
from John & Joyce Engel
182 Oak Shore Drive
Tom & Sandy Sullivan
from Carol & John Fischbach
673 Kala Point Drive
Harmon & Camilla Ornbaun
from Richard Bell, Estate
1403 Kala Point Drive
Ellen & Bob Niemitalo
from Judy & John Adams
Lot #184 (220 Cedarview Drive)
Burgers at the Elks
by Loraine Fishel
We are back! The Kala Point Burger Crew is doing the burgers at the Elks
Club on Sat. Sept. 7 and Sat. Sept 14, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. You can also get a
free salad, baked beans, and dessert. The bar will be open too.
Profits go to a charitable organization of our choice. See you at the ELKS for
a great burger lunch.
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Abersold/Goldhammer
from Enlow/Johnsen
Lot #96
Letters to the Editor
Editor,
On November 5 the voters of Kala Point will have the opportunity to cast six votes that may change the management of
our recreational amenities for the foreseeable future. There will be a ballot initiative asking if the residents of Kala Point
wish to form Recreation and Parks District #4 to manage privately owned recreational facilities within Kala Point.
Since there will be no publically owned recreational facilities within the boundaries of Kala Point, there should be
nothing to manage. Even the proponents and authors of this initiative admit a tax will be needed to run their newly formed
P&R District. A district which they also admit, will own no property.
So why did this proposal even get on the ballot? There are a few members who became convinced that formation of a
parks and rec district would somehow exempt Kala Point homeowners from any new property taxes that may result if a
municipal parks and rec district is formed by voters of Jefferson County. There is no certainty that will happen. It is still only
in the fact-finding stages and will have to be approved by voters. The petition was marketed and sold by the signature
gathers as a way to avoid taxes, nothing more. Many of those who signed, after learning all the facts, have expressed regret
at having signed. Even if a Municipal Parks District were to be formed, avoidance of our fair share of the taxes to support
such an agency is not a valid reason to secede from our responsibilities as Jefferson County citizens.
Support of the county in which I live and use other public recreational facilities, as well as a willingness to pay a fair
share, is enough for me to believe this initiative should be soundly defeated. But there is even a less altruistic reason for
voting no! The county administrator and county prosecuting attorney have made it quite clear that forming District # 4 in
Kala Point would not preclude the County from taxing Kala Point property at the same rate as all other residents of
Jefferson County.
So, if the initiative passes, and the initiative authors are elected to the commission, and they continue to demand change
in the way our privately owned amenities are managed, we will surely see contention between the P&R District #4
Commission and the homeowners of Kala Point. All of this and the potential to be taxed by two government bodies should
convince all members of our community to vote NO on this ill-conceived initiative.
However, there is always a possibility that with a low voter turnout, the initiative could pass. In that case, it is absolutely
vital that voters do not neglect to select five candidates for the commission who will pledge to not accept payment of any
kind for their service, will do everything possible to avoid a tax levy, will protect our amenities and will serve as
commissioners with the good of the Kala Point community as their utmost priority.
When you vote it is imperative that along with your vote, you choose carefully five commissioners whom you can trust
to deliver on a promise to minimize the impact to our recreational facilities. REMEMBER, to protect Kala Point you must
cast six votes. One to decide if we want our facilities turned over to a county commission. (Passage will create a second
taxing body for parks and rec within Jefferson County.) Then 5 more votes to select the very best commissioners to protect
Kala Point, should the initiative pass. PLEASE VOTE NO!
Visit www.ProtectKalaPointVoteNo.com to learn more about this issue.
Doug Leeds,
220 Fairbreeze Drive
Editor:
On a recent Saturday morning I had an unfortunate incident at the front gate and I thought I would let others learn from
my experience. I was on the way to town and was pulling up to the exit gate. There was a car in front of me that had just
gone through the gate and then stopped outside the gate. I had pulled into the gate opening and had to stop because of the car
in front. All of a sudden I saw the gate closing towards my car and it hit my passenger door.
Keith informed me later that once you pass the sensor area there is nothing to stop the gate, and KPOA is not
responsible for damages.
I guess the lesson here is watch the car in front of you and don’t enter the gate too soon. It will cost me $570 to have the
door on my new car repaired.
Gene Tenney,
617 Pinecrest Drive
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Letters to the Editor
Editor:
This is a warning to all private personal property owners in Kala Point. We planted 20 trees on our lot 384 on Pinecrest
Dr. in 1981 and in 2013. We used a Tree Committee request to remove them and a double-trunked natural cedar at the
corner of our lot. After 32 years these firs are over 100 feet high, and we cannot see through the trunks to exit our driveway
safely. They are only 65 feet from our house (which we built ourselves in 1980) so if they fall for any reason they will
damage our house. The Tree Committee, with the General Manager’s advice, denied nine largest trees that extend over the
road and our driveway. The roots will eventually damage the road and our driveway. Our neighbor across the road now had
such damage.
We appealed the Tree Committee decision. We have 50 neighbors supporting our taking all the owner-planted trees out.
Also, six close neighbors wrote letters in support. Incredible, but one of the letter writers was told by the G.M. his letter
could not be accepted. Even a Tree Committee member realized property owners were not being fairly treated and wrote a
letter supporting us. At the Board of Directors meeting concerning our appeal, we maintain that, if neither the Liaison and
Representative cannot be there, then the attending one should take over. Therefore, Mr. Hempstead should not have voted.
Also, another APP IV stated that “Directors who serve on a committee shall not serve as a Board member during an appeal
to the committee”.
Fire hazard is high during the summer and worse on the “Plateau” from wind. We have been advised by Fire Chief
Gordon Pomeroy, Chief Low, and Community Development Director Carl Smith that the plateau area has very large
amounts of brush and trees after 32 years with limited clearing permission by committees. Another main concern we have is
to get more sunlight which is mostly blocked now.
Three days before the appeal meeting the Tree Committee submitted “reasoning for its decision”. We notified the Board
of Directors that there were at least 29 incorrect and even insulting reasons. One claimed “the Sheltons should have known
they were on KPOA Common right of way”. In 1981 there was no KPOA and the easement and right of way given to the
developer was seven feet from the front of the road. The plat at the County Recorder shows this is still true. The County
Assessor states it is not possible to know the middle of the road which is only 20 feet. The 60 feet on the original plat was so
the roads could be constructed. If the G.M. feels KPOA has 30 feet on each side, private personal property will be involved.
Norm is a WWII Marine and I was raised on a farm. The stress of the last two months due to the treatment of the “ex
officio” G.M., the Tree Committee, and the Board has harmed our mental and physical health. Social rules and regulations
written by a few committee members and the Boards should be balanced by personal private property owners’ rights,
common sense, honor, and compassion. Call me or visit, or call the Board.
Sincerely,
Fran Shelton
Editor:
This November, all Jefferson County registered voters who live in Kala Point will have a choice to make. Do we want to
form our own Parks & Recreation District or not? The proponents of this private park taxing district would have you believe
that you will save on property taxes and prevent a possible future Metropolitan Parks District from taking over our KPOA
owned amenities. There are fallacies with both of those arguments, which we will address over the next couple of months.
For now, it is important that you understand that there are a lot of Kala Point resident voters who have volunteered to help
defeat this ill-advised initiative. Some are working with me on a committee to campaign against this initiative while others
have offered money or time to help with the campaign we call “Protect Kala Point – Vote No”. It is our primary goal to get
most of the voters in Kala Point to VOTE NO in November.
If you would like more facts about what this initiative could do to Kala Point or if you would like to help in some way,
please check out the website www.ProtectKalaPointVoteNo.com or contact one of us.
Dick Schulte Co-chair
[email protected]
Doug Leeds Co-chair
[email protected]
Nancy Leeds Secretary/Treasurer
[email protected]
Thank you,
Dick Schulte
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