2016 HHCO Annual Meeting

2016 Huntington Highlands Community Organization
Annual Meeting – February 29, 2016

Attendees:

Meeting commenced at 7:35 PM

1. Introductions and welcome – Carol Straughan

Carol welcomed Trisha Albrecht to the HHCO Board of Directors.
Also introduced and welcomed new residents Raiford & Liz Storey and Jim & Stefanie Wahl
Self-introductions were made by community attendees (attendees noted above)

2. Budget report – Susan Sodorff

Current Entrance Maintenance and Signage cost is $1,200. The minimal landscaping done by a non-professional is not keeping the new entrance to the aesthetic we would like. The HHCO board will review bids for proper Landscaping company and expect the cost to raise significantly (~X2).
The birch trees are either dead or in bad shape. Two trees are dead on one side, one on the other.
May add the final panel on each side (as you enter Huntington Highlands) pending available funds after the landscaping is refurbished.

3. Blog page – David Blatner

Encourage people to use it – HuntingtonHighlands.org
CC&Rs, Annual association notes
Services / contractors are listed.
Interactive Map: click on the house and you can send that owner an email with email address kept private.
There was an ask to start an email distribution list. Is there anyone interested in creating this (Google groups…). David will look into “Woodinville neighbors” and Google groups; Liz volunteered to assist.
David mentioned that the results of blog survey conducted early in 2015 is also posted on the blog.

4. Entryway update – Susan Sodorff

The HHCO board will leverage the remaining working balance in 2016 to replace the birch trees and needed shrubs (or possible alternative). Due to the warm summer some of the trees/shrubs did not survive.

5. Report on Social Activities – Trisha Albrecht

Summer Social:
- Held at Trish’s home in the backyard this summer. Many attended including kids. There were games for kids, heavy appetizers and beverages served. Would like to have more frequent though summer seems to be the best time.
- David suggested one in the Spring.
Ladies Holiday Decorating Event – Carol Straughan
- Issaquah Countryside Floral and Garden owner Jon Thorne was guest speaker. Topic was on creating holiday decorations.
- 16 families attend and guest.
- One former resident.
- Gave away 13 demonstration pieces.
- Held in November which everyone liked having earlier in the season.

6. ‘New Neighbor’ Welcome Basket – Trisha Albrecht

Trisha Albrecht and Pam Logsdon chair this project
Trisha described what was in the baskets – wine, wine tasting, Molbak’s gift certificate, items for the kids (age appropriate) CC&Rs and information on the Website.
Stephanie and Jim were the first to receive, then Liz and Rayford.

7. Election of Officers – David Blatner

David summarized the positions that are available for the next 2 years. Co -presidents, Treasurer, and Secretary. (Social Director just filled – Trisha Albrecht). He asked for nominations or volunteers; with no response.
Current officers will serve the next term.

8. New Business:

Carol Straughan reported that Matt Hart is working with three lawn care companies to develop a group discount price for moss control/aerating/thatching. We hope to have final prices by next week.
Culverts and Islands. Mike Lind asked how the board felt about upkeep of the culverts and islands. The culverts are property of the homeowner and the county. The CC&Rs state that the Islands are to be maintained by the cul-de-sac homeowners.
Liz Storey asked about Comcast van’s parking and disturbing the lawn by mailboxes. It was discussed that the lawn is homeowner’s to maintain.

Meeting adjourned.

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