Home Owner's Association Meeting/Sept.

In case you weren't at the Home Owner's Association, here are some highlights:

John Clock went over the financials. If you would like a copy of the report, please see Mike Carroll in the office. People were generally happy with the amount in reserves.

Wood rot repair and painting is ongoing. This is on a four year cycle. We are now trying out a new technology for the wood rot that was developed in the Northwest.

The sprinkler closets are being winterized and will be equipped with temperature sensors. These sensors have an alarm that will sound if the temperature in the closet drops below a certain level. If you hear this alarm, please call Mike or, if it is during a night, weekend, or holiday, Tiehen emergency maintenance.

The smoke detectors in our units only have a life of ten years, so it is past time to replace them. If you haven't already, please replace yours with the new kind. They can be purchased at the office or at a store of your choice. See Mike to make sure you purchase the correct ones.

In the last quarter, the Board has been working to correct many drainage issues.

Reminder – the pool party is on October 2 from 4-6 pm and the doggy swim is on October 3.

The pool pump was recently replaced and the pool is open once again.

Saturday morning coffee will no longer be held.

This quarter the Board will be working on the budget. You can leave comments or wishlist items for the budget here on the blog or you can email Mike. They will be forwarded to the Board.

There are two Board positions coming open this December. To run, please obtain a form from Mike. I believe the form must be completed by mid-November, so do not delay.

The nominating committee needs people to help with the election in December.

Future projects include updating the irrigation system, installing some sort of shade atop the trellis at the pool, and dredging the south pond. The dredging will not be completed until upstream construction is completed due to the expense to dredge it ($100,000) and the likelihood of run-off from the construction.

Every owner must have loss assessment on their condominium insurance policy. Contact your insurance agent to learn more.

The original water heaters in our units are at the end of their lives. This means they are subject to burst without notice, as has already happened to a number of people. This not only damages your unit and possessions, but your neighbors' unit and possessions. Please replace them.

When you leave for vacation, remember to shut off your main water shut-off valve, which will limit damage in the case of a leak. Also, remember in the winter to never turn your thermostat below 55 degrees. This prevents freezing of the pipes. Opening the cabinet doors (i.e. under sinks) which are over the plumbing also helps.

That's all for now!