Scott Mountain Homeowners Association Board Meeting of June 3, 2014
Location: Fire Station, 9336 SE Causey
Board Members Present: Ted Seble, Dave Gilman, John Chapman, Nancy Hall, John Short, Jim Graham, Dennis Shaffer, Jenny Shaffer
Absent: Dan Otis
Homeowners Present: Mrs. Mick
Guests: none
Call to Order: 7:04 pm by President Dennis
Approval of Meeting Minutes - May 2014 The Board members had the draft minutes available by email. A motion was made to approve the May minutes as submitted by John Chapman, and seconded by John Short. All Board members present approved.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
President: Dennis Shaffer
Dennis noted that the water main work is continuing on 100th. A 2 nd letter was sent to 10026 SE Stevens Court about trailers parked on the property. It was noted that both trailers have been removed. A letter was sent to 10251 SE 100th Drive about yard maintenance. The home owner has complied. A letter was sent to 10113 SE Cleone Court about yard debris being put in the common area. Dennis let the landscaper know he was not to dump in the common area. No new clipping have been seen since. A letter was sent to 10152 SE 99th Drive about yard maintenance. A letter was sent to 10226 SE 100th Drive about yard maintenance. A letter was sent to 10416 SE 98th Court about yard maintenance. Dennis noted that there was dumping of yard debris in the common area bordering 102 nd . He sent a letter to all the houses across the street from where the dumping occurred (these are not in the HOA). He also received a letter from a homeowner on 102nd. The homeowner had concerns about debris in storm drain and asked what they could do. Dennis replace the light bulb on pathway light #11.
Vice-president: Ted Seble Ted reported on the annual yard sale. He said there was a fair turnout from buyers, but limited participation from homeowners. He reported that a neighbor is in the process of getting a report on a tree with a root in the foundation. John Short will check. He received a call complaining that the area around the Scott Mt sign on 92nd needs cleaning up and that garbage cans are still being left out. Jim will check on the Scott Mt sign area.
Secretary: Dave Gilman APPROVED 7/1/14
2 of 4 Prepared by Dave Gilman Dave reported the completion of the May meeting minutes.
Treasurers Report: John Chapman John Chapman reported that 153 homeowners (out of 249) have paid their dues for this year. This is $15,677 collected so far. The chase bank balance is $36,968. He provided a report on the 5 homeowners most behind in dues (at least $500 behind). See attached list. Two homes are for sale and the HOA will received back dues when these homes are sold. He send a letter to each of the other homeowners asking them to contact him about payment. The letter noted the HOA can do foreclosure and that the HOA will notify their mortgage company if they don't pay. John Chapman made a motion that we hire an attorney to contact the lenders for the 3 homeowners behind in dues over $500, with the cost not to exceed $500 per letter. Seconded by Jim. All Board members present approved. He will initiate this after the homeowners have all had 30 days to respond. He noted that Finishing Touch completed yard care on vacant homes. He received a quote from a company for a flashing stop sign of $1500 and for a speed feedback sign of $5000. But the HOA cant buy these without county permission. He will talk to the County about approval.
Environmental Committee: Jim Graham Jim said that Steve from Happy Fish would report to Board at the July meeting to explain the work in the common area that would be needed this fall. He noted that Finishing Touch was send to 10798 SE 96 th Court to do yard maintenance. He reported that there is a dead pine tree at 9808 SE Derek Court. It was agreed that the HOA should notify the homeowner that the tree needs to be removed for safety. John Short will check on it. He said he has information that the homeowner next door is running a business. He will check on it and report back. He will check with the County on the disposition of the barking dog measure.
Covenant Compliance: Dan Otis absent
Architectural: John Short John Short met with John Dane at 10242 SE 99 th about changes he wants to make to his yard, including removal of a sweet gum tree. John said the work looks appropriate and recommends it be approved. The Board concurred.
Safety: Jenny Shaffer Jenny called the county traffic engineer and found that the radar device is scheduled for December. It will face north on 99 th near Derek Court. She called PGE about a street light that was malfunctioning on 100th Drive. It was fixed. She asked at Clackamas high if any student would like a job to pick up litter in common area, including along Idleman. There was no takers.
Eagle Landing: Nancy Hall Nancy recapped the County meeting she attended last month. She was able to take County Commissioner Smith on a tour of the area. She noted that on the Eagle Landing plan that cemeteries are shown as green space. She attended the SUN CPO meeting held last night (6/2/14). At the meeting Ray Cotton from New Hope church reported on the Eagle Landing status. He said the project will still add about 1000 housing units. A neighbor from the Mt Scott area asked about the area traffic study and APPROVED 7/1/14
3 of 4 Prepared by Dave Gilman Ray Cotton said a new one is not needed. He thinks building will start in 2015 with partial completion in 2017. The general manager of Clackamas Towncenter, Dennis Curtis, attended and he stated concern about the effect on local traffic due to construction of Eagles Landing, as well as that the project would compete with their future plans. The Towncenter could possibly build up to 500 housing units, as well as two office buildings.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Open Forum
None
Adjournment: at 8:55 pm by Dennis
Next Regular Board Meetings: July 1, 2014 at 7 pm at the Fire Station And each first Tuesday of the month that follows, except in August and December.