Minutes from the Huntington Highlands Annual Community Meeting, Monday, February 6, 2012
Huntington Highlands Community attendance:
- Carol Straughan – president
- Susan Sodorff- treasurer
- Lynn Kepl – secretary
- Jeannie Marcil – co-president
- David Blatner
- Matt Johnson
- Jennifer Johnson
- Dave Straughan
- Mike Lynd
- Ann Lynd
- Laura Ullman
- Pat Moore
- Dapeng Lui
- Ping Yin
Agenda
Meeting called to order at 7:35 pm by Carol Straughan.
- Introduction
Introductions by all in attendance were made. - Budget Presentation – Susan Sodorff
- Discussed last year 34K and this year we now have 38K. Last year we paid for landscape architect for the plan.
- Discussed the entry way process and we looked at a few estimates and changes with bid for brick sign that will replace the wooden structure. We are replacing the wooden fence with brick column’s every 7 ft with aluminum fencing (rod iron look) between the columns. Will cost under 40K. Cost also includes demolition – removal of trees and fencing, – new up-lighting, trees, landscaping.
- Discussed the need to acquire a couple more bids to get the best price for the work.
- Dues – Jeannie Marcil
- We want to increase dues to increase funding for other projects such as updating the CC&Rs, enforcing CC&Rs/legal advice, assisting those who may need assistance with street visible upkeep, video surveillance, community events (e.g. disaster preparedness), property management and benches.
- We will have a special general meeting to illustrate what we will spend the $ we have on, and what we would like to spend the future funding on for the community. Note that we should indicate we are “planning” to raise dues this next year.
- Social Events
- WE discussed new ideas for social events. Garage sale then wrap up with wine tasting.
- Block Party in a cul-de-sac or side street.
- 4th of July fireworks party.
- Garage Sale. Adds: Woodinville paper, Craig’s list. Signage from 182nd posted up to the neighborhood. Lynd’s volunteered to manage the garage sale.
- Carol will, reach out to Mr. Summerfield.
- Big thank you to the Hart family for hosting the Halloween BBQ. Matt thank you for hosting the aerating and would love to do it again! Trisha Albright for hosting the ladies gift exchange.
- Blog page/Website Update – David Blatner
- Low usage.
- Website capabilities: Member directory, CC&Rs, Map,
- Current Website information: Username: members, Psswd, hh4corners
- David will update the password to something easier to remember: hh
- Carol will add signature to give the website page URL.
- Propose: keep private website. Neighbourhood email list that anyone can write time sensitive information to neighbours e.g. there is a bear on 184th.
- Updating contractor list.
- Elections of Officers:
- Carol Straughan – Co-President
- David Blatner – Co-President
- Jeannie Marcil – Vice President
- Susan Sodorff- treasurer
- Lynn Kepl – secretary
- Dave Straughan motioned that these be voted for these positions.
- New Business
- Easement rights for monuments and benches.
- Jennifer Johnson researched checking the intersection with the city. The city indicated they would take a look to see about adding stop lines in the road.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm.
I appreciate all the work you do but I don’t see why you need to increase the dues. I’m the only house on my street that is in Huntington Highlands. All I’m seeing is that there is a little landscaping in front of some peoples houses (I don’t understand why they don’t maintain their own property), and some new mailboxes. I personally do not want to see our neighborhood full of camera’s to spy on our neighbors, nor do I want to see our homeowners association get like it was at one time when people were refused putting up a fence that was in accordance with our CCR’s. Send someone a letter if you don’t like how they maintain their home we don’t need to sue them.
Judith, I think those are good points. It would be terrific if you could bring those up at the next membership meeting, so we could discuss them.
Judith….I agree. We should avoid the feeling of being in a police state. Personally, I came here seeking privacy and a quiet respectful neighborhood and if there are neighbors that need help with caring for their home or property because they are, for what ever reason, unable to, I can lend a hand…yard work or what ever…isn’t that what neighbors are for. We need a way for those who may need neighborly help to reach out to those of us who don’t mind lending a hand. My Mom has neighbors that help her, and at 75 and somewhat frail, I and she are ever so grateful for their care.