Chelan Maintenance Association (dba) Chelan Hills A non-profit, non-stock 1120 H Corporation, IRS code 501(c)(4) Annual Meeting of Members 17 June 2017
2017 Chelan Hills Annual Meeting Agenda Welcome and Introductions Approve Minutes of the June 18, 2016 Annual Meeting Opening Comments Budget Overview and Ratification by Members Present Special Parks Projects ( Raising the Bar ) Building and Land Use/ Enforcement of Association Governing Documents Future Projects Election of 3 Board of Trustee Positions Volunteer Opportunities (to help keep our dues low)
CMA Board of Trustees President Ron Coulter Vice President Steve Firman Treasurer Roger Erickson Secretary John Dryer Elizabeth Welch Jim Canterbury Jon Kennison Larry Downey John Swenson Office Staff Jerry Jackson & Toni House Maintenance & Security Fernando, David & Angel
Opening Comments 1. We have approximately 1,600 feet of waterfront. 2. We have approximately 6 acres of park grounds that we routinely maintain (not counting tracts) 3. 47 acres of Tract property (additional common areas): 4. In 2015, the county assessed the parks and the boat launch at $4.8 million. In the retail market, this would be $6 to $10 million. Since we are a non-profit, we don t pay taxes on this value. 5. As we increase the value of our parks, our individual property values increase as well.
Main Park Vehicle/Boat Parking Vehicle Parking Boat Launch And Beach
Jointly Owned Boat Launch and Beach
Chelan Hills Only Parking in LCS Parking Lot Along Hwy 150
Chelan Hills Only Parking in LCS Parking Lot Near Boat Launch
Main Park on Lake Chelan Approximately 1,600 feet of waterfront and a total of 6 acres of park grounds
Willows Park on Lake Chelan
Division 2 Lakeview Park
Approve Minutes of June 18, 2016 Annual Meeting
Parks
Parks Projects Spring 2017 We are raising the bar in our parks and neighborhoods. In the spring of 2017, the board approved 6 projects for a total of $60,000: Project #1 Xypex Willows Retaining Wall: $15,000 Project #2 Willows 2017 Security: 12,000 Project #3 Main Park Playground Equipment: 12,000 Project #4 Main Park Pool Fence Replacement: 14,000 Project #5 Main Park Highway Fence Trees: 3,000 Project #6 Division 2 Gazebo: 1,900 Total: $57,900
Parks Projects Spring 2017 Project #1: Coated the Willows Park Retaining Wall with Xypex Status: Completed with volunteer labor Expenditure: $3,620.10
Parks Projects Spring 2017 Project #2: Phoenix Security at the Willows (weekends and holidays) Status: In-Process, Memorial Day under our belt Expenditure: Expect to spend $12,000 this year Member comments so far is that it s working. Multiple carloads of nonmembers have been turned away. We may need to improve our process of checking boats coming to the docks. Some people are attempting to use last year s member passes. Some non-members have come after 6 PM when the guard leaves but before the parks close.
Parks Projects Spring 2017 Project #2: Phoenix Security at the Willows (weekends and holidays) Reminder Please check in Contracted Security on Weekends
Parks Projects Spring 2017 Project #3: Main Park Playground Equipment Status: In-Process with Volunteer Labor Expenditure: $14,285.34 (Excavation and wood chips were higher than expected)
Parks Projects Spring 2017 Project #3: Main Park Playground Equipment Status: In-Process with Volunteer Labor Look at the size of this gopher!!
Parks Projects Spring 2017 Project #3: Main Park Playground Equipment Status: In-Process with Volunteer Labor
Parks Projects Spring 2017
Parks Projects Spring 2017 Project #4: Main Park Pool Fence Replacement Status: Complete Expenditure: $15,795.97
Parks Projects Spring 2017 Project #5: Install Trees Along Highway Fence at the Main Park Status: Complete (Dogwood trees are now planted in the gaps) Expenditure: $4,327.78 Flowering Dogwood Arborvitae
Parks Projects Spring 2017 Project #6: Install Two Gazebos. One at the Division 2 Park. Status: In Process Gazebos have been purchased, plan to install in June with volunteer labor Expenditure: $2,857.38
Parks Projects Spring 2017 A Seventh project emerged as we opened the parks: The Division 2 Pool tile was damaged over the winter. Status: Complete (tile replaced) Expenditure: $4,869.00
Parks Projects Spring 2017 Total Expenditure on these 7 projects so far: $45,755.57 We expect to complete these well under the $60,000 approved. Much of the savings is due to volunteer labor. Special thanks to these member volunteers: Tim Bell, Larry Downey, Jim Canterbury, Steve Firman, Kathy Firman, Roger Erickson, Jerry Jackson
Volunteer Opportunities We did the Willows Xypex coating with about half volunteer labor, saving a lot of money. Upcoming opportunities: Helping clear defensible space for fire prevention Setting up the new Gazebo at the Division 2 Park Pick up rocks in the Main Park playground area and spread of woodchips
Building & Land Use Construction Reports in Fiscal Year 2016/2017 We are also Raising the Bar in our neighborhoods Keep our property values high Avoid/resolve conflicts with view obstructions Address and resolve encroachments Address storm water run-off Enhance property maintenance for fire prevention 5 New Construction Projects & 5 Remodels Approval is required before building/remodeling/ landscaping (including landscaping changes). This has always been required by our covenants.
Building & Land Use View Protection Issues by Owners View Protection A vote was conducted in 2015, resulting in approving the addition of view protection language to the Division 1 (Riviera Chelan) Protective Covenants. Do not plant trees that will block views as they mature. Trees are much higher now than 10, 20 and 30 years ago.
Building & Land Use R & Rs The Board of Trustees is in the process of modifying the Rules & Regulations document for Building and Land Use in our HOA community. Notice mailings to Members Current Protective Covenants are located on our website. http://chelanhills.org/
Pinnacle Place Chelan Hills Division 2 1978 Orchard View Dr. Boyd Road
View Obstruction in 2015 View in 1994
Short Term Vacation Rentals (Reminder) The City of Chelan has zoned Chelan Hills as Single Family Residential and not Tourist Accommodations. Single Family zoning prohibits renting for periods less than 31 days. The Board of Trustees is going to address the prohibition of short term renting in the Control Document currently under revision.
Future Projects
Future Projects Parking lot reconfiguration at Main Park (to increase parking) Upgrade interior of restrooms at the Main Park Fixtures, tile floors, etc. Replace or expand Willows Park Restroom It needs to be larger overall. Replace Willows Park Wooden Dock Add a 2 nd floor on the maintenance facility for office staff and meeting room. Admin Office used to be Fernando s office prior to leaving the Management Company. Implement the Terrace at the Main Park (remove junipers)
Vision Projects Juniper Removal Juniper removal at the Main Park above the pool.
Vision Projects Juniper Removal Juniper removal at the Main Park above the pool.
Board of Trustee Nominations
Board of Trustee Office Terms 2014 2017 Steve Firman (VP) (Running for Re-election in 2017) Jon Kennison (Running for Re-election in 2017) John Swenson 2015 2018 Roger Erickson (Treasurer) Elizabeth Welch Larry Downey 2016 2019 Ron Coulter (President) Jim Canterbury John Dryer (Secretary)
Board of Trustee Nominations Reminder: This is a working board, not an advisory board. If you want to be on the board, be prepared to spend time working on various tasks. While board meetings are infrequent, committees meet regularly. Good communication is important. We do a lot of communication via email.
Board of Trustee Nominations Steve Firman (Current VP) Jon Kennison Other nominations from the floor?
Questions & Answers Motion to Adjourn