November 21, 2014 Inside this issue: SURFSIDE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION REGULAR BOARD MEETING SUMMARY November 15, 2014 following Budget Ratification meeting Board Meeting Summary 2 Travis Says 3 Budget Talley 2015 4 Approved 2015 Budget 5 Poinsettia Sales IHS 6 Wildlife Center donations 7 Green Bag Program 8 Jam Session 9 Clam dig schedule 10 Community Christmas Tree Ceremony 11 Bayside Singers 12 Treasure our Teens 13 Thanksgiving Word Search 14 Calendar 15 SURFSIDE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION 31402 H St. Ocean Park, WA 98640 360-665-4171 office@surfsideonline.org Board Members Present: Kirby Smith, John Williams, Chris Hanson, Valerie Harrison, David Olson, Larry Amundson, Don Sheldon, Jim Romaggi, James Flood via speakerphone Staff Present: Laura Frazier, Kimber Holtermann, Ginger Byrd, Gil Gonzalez, Bill Neal and Travis Ostgaard Call to Order: Kirby Smith called the meeting to order at 9:16 a.m. Broke a couple of times for the Budget Ratification meeting. Agenda: The agenda was adopted as submitted. Safety Message: Deputy Travis Ostgaard gave the safety message; He discussed the cold weather and the icy roads it brings; advising slower speeds to account for ice. He also reminded everyone that the clam tides are at night so be extra cautious when driving, diggers will be out and about. Travis also suggested that for those folks living alone to look into personal emergency alert systems; they have helped many people in a crisis locally to get the help they need in an emergency or medical situation. Sheriff s Report: Travis had 25 traffic stops issuing 6 citations, a burglary suspect who was found in the home of a Surfside member was arrested; she currently has a warrant for failing to appear in court on the charges. The following calls were recorded for the month of October - Citizen assist: 2 - Suspicious circumstances: 6 - Civil issue: 2 - Welfare check: 2 Animal complaint: 1 -Wanted person: 2 -Noise complaint: 1- Alarm: 1- Theft: 1-Burglary: 1- Harassment: 1- Trespassing: 1- Found property: 1 Page 1 of 2
Page 2 Regular Board Meeting Summary November 15, 2014 Cont. from page 1 Floor Comments: There was discussion about County signs and Guest, Commissioner Frank Wolfe said that the County would need to be contacted for new signs to be installed. Minutes approval: October 18, 2014 minutes were approved. Old Business: Board Goals 2014-2015- Each trustee wrote up their goal(s); Laura compiled the list of all the board goals. There was discussion but no action was taken. Resolution #2014-11-01 Reauthorizing funds to complete the J-Well field improvement project -Resolution passed. New Business: Resolution #2014-11-02 to purchase BIAS software utilizing contingency funds Resolution passed. Amend employee manual to correct conflicting insurance eligibility Discussion ensued, but was tabled for further discussion. Proposed retention schedule update to Operations Manual The motion passed to adopt the proposed retention schedule as amended, updating the operations manual. One change should be to the balance sheet, profit & loss statement, internal, monthly report for 3 years instead of 1. Add Architectural Committee member Jack Green Motion passed. Staff & Committee Reports Tree, Brush, Vegetation and Noxious Weed Committee requested the Board authorize Laura Frazier to begin fines for over height tree complaint #4173. Motion passed. Adjourned to closed session at 12:00 p.m. for legal and employee matters. Reconvened from Closed Session at 12:42 p.m. Motion passed to increase Kimber Holtermann s hourly wage by $2.00 per hour effective November 1, 2014. Adjourned at 12:50 p.m.
Page 3 Travis Says, SURFSIDE DEPUTY REPORT DEPUTY T. OSTGAARD NOVEMBER 6 th, 2014 NOVEMBER 12 th, 2014 The following are the calls I handled for the week of November 13 th to November 19 th, 2014. On 11/13 I was in the area of 301 st and O. Pl. when I heard an alarm going off. It was a false house alarm and the homeowner was home. On 11/13 I was dispatched to 336 th Pl. for a welfare check. I arrived and knocked on the door and heard the person inside fall down. I had a nurse with me already as she was going to check on the homeowner. The homeowner was able to crawl to the door and open it for us. She refused assistance and stated she was fine. On 11/16 I was dispatched to 301 st and O. Pl. to assist an elderly male with a bird in his house. I used a broom to guide the bird out of the house. On 11/16 I was dispatched to 312 th and I. St. for a 2 car accident. There were no injuries, but one vehicle had to be towed. Traffic warnings: 4 Citizen assist: 2 Suspicious circumstances: 1 Civil issue: 1 Welfare check: 2 Alarm: 1 Traffic accident: 1 Traffic warnings: 5 Traffic citations: 2 Welfare checks: 2 Suspicious circumstances: 2 SLOW DOWN!! 25 MPH in all Surfside areas other than I Street north of the mini mall! Emergency? CALL 911!!!! For Non Emergency calls, call the Sheriff s office at 360-642-9397
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Page 6 POINSETTIA SALES The plants are set to arrive at The Ilwaco High School Saturday, December 6, 2014. The poinsettias come wrapped in a 6 inch pot. There are three colors to choose from. Please indicate a 1st and 2nd choice. The price per poinsettia is $14.00 for one or $12.50 for two or more. Name Address Phone Email Sales Person Plants 1st choice 2nd choice RED PINK WHITE TOTAL CASH CHECK 1 plant @$14.00 = 2 or more @$12.50 = CLASS OF 2015 GRADUATION PARTY P.O. BOX 58-OCEAN PARK, WA, 98640 ************************************************************************************************************* Jenny Sheldon 244-1062 Sheryl Schisler 665-5275 Sabrina Coffin 244-2792 Ramona Ulbricht 244-9693 Your Sales Person (Name) Your Sales Person (Phone) PICK UP Saturday December 6, 2014 8:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Ilwaco High School Poinsettia Sales Class of 2015 Graduation Party
Page 7 Wildlife Center Of the North Coast P.O. Box 1232 Astoria, Oregon 97103 (503) 338-0331 director@coastwildlife.org www.coastwildlife.org Promoting compassion, empathy and respect for all life through wildlife rehabilitation, ecological teachings and non-lethal/non-invasive conservation monitoring of wildlife and environmental health. DONATIONS NEEDED! Saturday, November 22, 2014 11:00 3:00 Drop-off Locations JACK S COUNTRY STORE, Ocean Park THE DEPOT RESTAURANT, Seaview Cash Gift Certificates (Jack s Country Store, Dennis & Co, Costco, Brim s, & Fred Meyer) Specific Items Needed Simple Green Bleach Hand Sanitizer Dawn Dish Soap (blue original) High Efficient Laundry Detergent Green Scrubbies Sponge Scrubbies Latex Gloves (M & Lg) Paper Towels Toilet Paper Kitchen/Garbage Trash Bags Large Bath Towels **Jack s will match customer merchandise donations** VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ** Wildlife rescue and/or transport drivers ** ** Wildlife Hospital (Clean cages, feed and medicate patients)** Wildlife Center of the North Coast (WCNC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) volunteer-based wildlife hospital. We are licensed by Oregon and federal fish & wildlife agencies to care for all injured, orphaned, and sick native wildlife. We serve southwest Washington and the central and north Oregon coast. We receive no government support and rely on public donations and volunteerism to help local wildlife on a daily basis. If you are interested in volunteering or donating, please call (503) 338-0331.
Page 8 Green Bag Program Have you ever wondered how you can help make a difference is someone s life? Are you looking for ways to give back to your community? All it takes is just 3 easy steps! A SIMPLE GESTURE Is an ongoing Food Bank Program here in Ocean Park...AND IT IS JUST THAT.SIMPLE! A SIMPLE GESTURE PROVIDES YOU WITH A DESIGNER BAG TO STORE YOUR ITEMS IN. THEN WHILE SHOPPING PICK UP AN EXTRA FOOD ITEM OR TWO. JUST FILL YOUR BAG WITH THE EXTRA FOOD ITEMS AND LEAVE IT ON YOUR FRONT PORCH. THE BAGS ARE PICKED UP THE SECOND SATURDAY OF ALTERNATING MONTHS. THAT S IT! Such a very simple gesture that will make someone s day!! There are many ways to lend a helping hand! You can offer your time, make a donation, gather food items OR you can do all three!! The feeling of helping someone in need is like no other!! FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU CAN CALL - LARRY AMUNDSON at 665-2779 or THE OCEAN PARK FOOD BANK at 665-6567 DARE TO REACH OUT YOUR HAND INTO THE DARKNESS, TO PULL ANOTHER HAND INTO THE LIGHT ~ AMRIT DESAI
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Page 10 CLAM DIGS FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2014 Approved digs coming up: Nov. 20, 2014, Thursday; 5:06 p.m., 0.0 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors Nov. 21, 2014, Friday; 5:45 p.m., -0.5 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks Nov. 22, 2014, Saturday; 6:24 p.m., -0.8 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks, Copalis Nov. 23, 2014, Sunday; 7:05 p.m., -1.0 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks Nov. 24, 2014, Monday; 7:47 p.m., -1.1 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors Nov. 25, 2014, Tuesday; 8:32 p.m., -0.9 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors Nov. 26, 2014, Wednesday; 9:19 p.m., -0.5 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors Tentative digs coming up: Dec. 3, Wednesday; 4:14 p.m., -0.1 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors Dec. 4, Thursday; 5:02 p.m., -0.6 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors Dec. 5, Friday; 5:45 p.m., -0.9 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks Dec. 6, Saturday; 6:26 p.m., -1.0 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks, Copalis Dec. 7, Sunday; 7:05 p.m., -0.9 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks Dec. 8, Monday; 7:44 p.m., -0.6 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors Dec. 9, Tuesday; 8:21 pm, -0.2 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors Comprehensive information about razor clams - from updates on tentative digs to how-to advice on digging and cooking - is available at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/
Page 11 COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE CEREMONY Ocean Park Eagles on Bay Ave Friday, December 5th 6:00 pm Followed by Santa s Workshop At the OP Fire Department Crafts for the Kids Santa arrives at 6:30 pm Take your own Pictures with Santa Refreshments served We need cookies donated Sponsored by Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce
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