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SAPOA
Newsletter
Fall 2004
SUNSHINE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
P.O. BOX 824, SEQUIM WA 98382-0824
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President’s Message
Frequently at major league baseball games in late
innings the public address systems play a song called "Who Let the Dogs
Out". That describes my thoughts at our recent July 10th SAPOA
Annual Meeting. We had a great potluck luncheon and an excellent turnout
with 6 Board Members and 42 property owners attending. There were
faces there that I hadn’t seen in years. What I had hoped would be
an excellent meeting became long and laborious with a sometimes confusing
Mussel Beach Road Project discussion. Hopefully the time spent will
not have been wasted and will lead to a positive solution. It reminds
me of the axiom "democracy is the ultimate art of compromise".
Whatever comes of it will not satisfy everyone, but the majority must prevail.
We can not and shall not acquiesce to the loudest or the most intimidating.
When I made the decision to serve on the SAPOA Board
of Directors for a second 3 yr term I stated that I believed in fiscal
responsibility for this association and have strived to walk the walk as
well as talk the talk. Having said that, in May and June, I worked
with Clark Land to arrive at an alternate plan to repair Mussel Beach Road
and presented it at the July Annual Meeting .This came about after it became
apparent in April that the construction cost bid based on earlier designs
would far exceed our approved funding. This dilemma would most likely
leave us with options that include significant reductions in scope and or
style of repairs or spreading the reconstruction over 2-3 more years.
The latter would definitely require an increase in dues during the 2006-2008
time frames.
SAPOA members will have the opportunity to pick their
medicine when the ballots go out and a count is recorded. Some will
rejoice and some will gnash their teeth. Whatever the results I sincerely
hope it gets the support of the community. It will have mine.
Dave Taney
SAPOA President
Publisher Needed
Bonnie Knighten has for the last 6 years done a very
excellent and most appreciated job publishing this newsletter. She
however, would like and has earned a long vacation in the near future.
If there is someone out there who has the computer skills, hardware and
software, and the desire to replace Bonnie please call Dave Taney at 582-0709
and I’ll put you in touch with her.
Board of Directors Elections
Volunteers were requested at our 2004 Annual Meeting
to fill 2 vacancies on the Board of Directors. Everett Stauffer our
current V.P. and Director Lew Morello’s 3 yr terms will end on August 31,
2004. However no one was willing to serve. Everett and Lew
were subsequently nominated to and accepted the nomination for a second
3 yr term, 2004-2007. Ballots went out July 13th and are due back
on August 15th. The count will be at the Fire Station on August 16th
at 1 p.m.
Why is it that there are always single minded critics
out there who never attend Board Meetings and seldom ever show for Annual
or Semi Annual meetings. They never volunteer to serve on the Board
and or committees. They really should consider being part of the
solution rather than the problem.
SAPOA Reader Board
Neil Eckerson has replaced Hank Morse as the “keeper
of the board” and has done an excellent job keeping SAPOA residents informed.
Recently Diamond Point and Beach Club 1 & 2 homeowners
have inquired if we would consider doubling up our info efforts. They
proposed increasing the sign’s size to 6 x 6 ft if we agreed. There
are guidelines to be drafted and hurdles to be crossed, but members at
the Annual Meeting and the Board expressed approval so we will try and work
it out in the future.
The objective is to foster a Greater Diamond Point
community spirit. With nearly 700- 800 residents we are realistically
a community unto ourselves. Dependent on each other for our mutual
safety and well being.
2004-2005 Budget Ballot
The 2004-2005 SAPOA Budget has been approved by the
membership. 371 ballots were mailed out. 238 were returned.
206 members voted yes and 25 voted no. 7 ballots were deemed invalid.
2002-2003 Financial Audit
In the Summer 2004 Newsletter a volunteer was sought
to do a review of SAPOA’s 2002-2003 fiscal year records. Beverly
Willison kindly stepped forward and gave of her time to do the task.
The audit was performed on 7-2-04. No discrepancies were noted and
several recommendations were made. Copies can be obtained from our
Treasurer Irma Martin 681-2156 or downloaded off the SAPOA website.
Thank you Beverly for being part of the solution and thank you Irma for
the great job!
C E R T Training
SAPOA Director Dan Abbott heads up our Community
Emergency Response Team. Dan is happy to report that in addition
to 19 C.E.R.T. previously trained volunteers, 22 local residents have signed
up for training in the second C.E.R.T. class. This comes on the heels
of 4 additional volunteer fire fighters starting their training.
$ 75.00 was donated to C.E.R.T. as a result of our community garage sale.
That will go to buy emergency medical supplies. The fire department
has donated ham operator equipment and received a grant to purchase equipment
such as a generator. Jim Coulter is the co-coordinator for that effort
while Marydee Countryman leads the Fire Dept.
Plat Architectural Representatives
Plat 1 is still in need of an elected representative.
Steve Ramsey has volunteered and ballots sent out. However insufficient
numbers have come back. So if you haven’t sent your ballot back please
do so. It’s not too late.
Plat 6 & 7 has been served by Chuck Rice.
However, Chuck has sold his home and is moving. We need a new volunteer.
Any willing volunteer should contact SAPOA Vice President Everett Stauffer
681-4278 for details.
Mussel Beach Boat Launch Lease
SAPOA leases the land that the boat launch sets on
from the Washington Dept. of Natural Resources Aquatic Lands Div.
The lease has just been renewed after laying fallow for a number of years.
The renewal was initiated by the DNR. We pay @ $285.00 per year for
the lease rights. In addition the DNR requires SAPOA have $1,000,000
in general liability insurance and to post a $4000.00 surety bond.
When SAPOA was unable to obtain such a bond the Board elected to set aside
that amount in secured savings assigned to the DNR. This action allows
SAPOA to retain these dollars in an interest bearing account, gain the interest,
and avoid an annual cost of @ $ 300 for a bond.
SAPOA Website
sapoasequim.com
We continue to make improvements to our association’s
internet website. We are slowly adding information such as financial
material, phone numbers, and meeting minutes. The webmaster was ill
for a couple months so we’re playing catch up. If you miss a SAPOA
Board, Annual, or Semi Annual meeting you can at least read the minutes of
that meeting if you are so inclined. Please send your suggestions or
questions to saposequim@olypen.com
Fire Station Emergency Siren
The check is in the mail! Really it’s on order
and Marydee Countryman says it will happen in the near future. The
approval has gone through and we’re just waiting for it to arrive.
2004-2005 Dues
Please be reminded that your 2004-2005
SAPOA annual dues are payable as of September 1, 2004 and will
become delinquent as of October 15, 2004. Some 90 plus members have
already pre-paid their dues. If you are one of those please do not
send any additional payments. 2005-2006 dues amounts have not been
established at this date and additional prepayments will create accounting
difficulties for our Treasurer. Please use the form below.
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2004-2005 Dues Invoice
Your SAPOA 2004-2005 Dues are due and payable Sept 1, 2004
Please remit to SAPOA at Box 824 Sequim Washington 98382-0824
Enclosed is my payment in the amount of $100.00
Check #__________
Address Correction: Mailing Address ______________________________
City and State ________________________________________
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