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WINCHESTER VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
JIJLY 11, 2000
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

The meeting convened at 7.00 p.m. at the home of Dave Hersch. Members present were Rickie L.
Edwards, VP, Mel Lord-Unruh, TREASURER, Stephanie Finney, Secretary and Craig A. Tallis,
Director-At-Large. Also present were Bookkeeper Lee Tallis, Landscaping Coordinator John
Missey, Cad Newman, Architectural Coordinator and Bob Southland, Septics Coordinator.

GENERAL BUSINESS
The meeting was opened with information from Dave about the accident at the front entrance to the Village. Dave was called at 11:00 p.m. on Monday by the Kitsap County Sheriff who had responded to the scene. A young man lost control of his vehicle and veered into the ravine causing extensive damage to the Village fence and a utility cabinet. Dave contacted the young man's father regarding insurance factors who responded that his insurance will cover the extensive damage. Our Village insurance firm will also be contacted for coordination purposes

The BOD has been notified of the passing of a dear Village member, NINA LANG, Lot #48. Nina most recently resided in a care facility due to a major injury to her spine. Lee Tallis prepared a personal bereavement card for the family and BOD members and others present at the meeting signed the card, which was sent to the family.

Dave reported that he and Craig visited with Bambi Hawkins regarding complaints the Village has been receiving about the repairing of her trailer in the front yard of her property. Bambi had the incorrect information from her copy of the CC&R's which she interpreted as giving her permission to conduct the repairs. Dave agreed to allow her until July 26th to complete the repairs.

OLD BUSINESS
Dave has received a letter from a resident again regarding the noise problem; low radio bass rumbling, etc. from the kids that live and entertain at the northeast corner of the Village. Dave stated that with the BOD's approval he will again talk to Arthur and give him a final warning about the problem. He will advise Arthur that the Sheriff will be called and the perpetrators will be removed. Dave also advised the BOD that he would confront Arthur about the rotwieler that is turned loose and allowed to roam.

Dave asked John Missey to purchase the materials for the street paving project and placing in the garage.
John agreed to take an odometer reading of the streets to estimate the amount of materials needed. The
BOD authorized John to purchase the materials prior to his departure on a business trip to China on
July 17, and to allow for some extra materials as well.

Craig again raised the point of the ongoing problem of proper dumpster usage. A Village resident again complained that she was unable to place normal trash (garbage) in the dumpster. Craig advised her of knowledge about the use aspect, but that he would check with the BOD The resident also stated that she believed the landscapers were placing Village clippings in the dumpster, which is totally incorrect - the landscapers haul their clippings. Craig advised the BOD that he has checked with BremAir about lockable units. BremAir could provide a lockable unit for a one-time fee of $75. Rickie suggested that if we are to provide a locking unit, that ALL residents be advised via the Village Voice that it will come from the Village treasury. The BOD reiterated the sole purpose of the dumpster, is FOR GRASS AND SHRUB CLIPPINGS and nothing else. NO BOXES, NO STYROFOAM, NO PLASTIC WRAPPED GARBAGE TRASH, - GRASS and SHRUBBERY clippings only. A BOD member did reiterate that the Village Covenants establishes that EVERY resident is required to provide for his/her trash disposal on a regularly scheduled trash pickup basis.

Craig advised the B OD that there is a new account number provided by PSE for lighting of the street lights. Craig also reported that he had spoken with a PSE supervisor and that the ONLY service our contract provides is replacing of bulbs, sensors and light fixture, if it is damaged ALL electrical r
are the sole responsibility of the Village, i.e. wiring shorts etc. Jozsef Gyorgy has said he would make repairs if someone would assist him as he climbs any ladder.

NEW BUSINESS
Dave advised the BOD that the complete revision of the CC&R's should be delayed until we receive permission to revise the voting requirements from a 90% member majority to a more workable 2/3 majority. The forthcoming canvass of the Village by Joyce's teams will STRESS the need for that change in order for our present BOD and future Boards to more viably respond to Village maintenance, contractual and/or legal business.

Stephanie Finney submitted her resignation as Secretary to the Board stating she had purchased property and a home and would be moving by July 31. Her last day in the would be July 31, 2000. Craig A. Tallis stated that he was willing to assume the position of Secretary BOD unanimously voted to accept Craig's offer and Craig will assume those responsibilities on August 1, 2000. Craig did stipulate that he and his wife did not have room to accommodate the village file cabinet. The BOD unanimously agreed to move and store the files in the Village garage where all members of the Board would have ready access as needed. Craig stated that he would meet with Stephanie to become updated on the files and/or secretarial steps involved in the position. Craig will take the necessary steps to file official change of address forms for the files to 2400 SE Hastings Lane (the official Village mailing address) as soon as possible. The BOD also unanimously approved moving of the files to the garage.

Rickie Edwards has not officially terminated his Vice President position, choosing to officially notify the Board at such time as his wife Wanda receives her re-assignment orders. Wanda and Rickie have been apprised that they will however, be transferring to ITALY prior to October 10, 2000.

Dave advised the BOD that we now have Washington State authorization to hire adolescents to operate power machinery items, such as lawn mowers, hedge trimmers edger’s, and the like, for projects that the membership wants to accomplish on the grounds which are paid by Village Treasury funds.

Dave proposed that the RV parking area be equipped with electrical outlets to provide service for any registered Village resident wishing to hook-up an RV/Trailer unit as needed. This would provide members with electrical power, at individual cost, to work on their vehicles or provide electrical power to their motor home/trailer. It is required that the cost of electrical power would be borne by the registered occupants utilizing the RV parking area. Rickie and Dave suggested that each user be required to sign a binding contract to for access to the RV parking area. Cost for vehicle occupancy will remain free to property owners, but a clause in the contract will include that IF the member wants electrical power AT ANY TIME, he/she would be charged a portion of the overall electric meter bill on a shared usage basis, Rickie pointed out that the matter of accountability (i.e. occupancy) of the parking area was very important and must be maintained by entry in the Village files.

Rickie also asked Bob Southland, Septic Coordinator if a maintenance schedule has been proposed with Hemsley's Septic Service for ongoing maintenance. To which Bob he replied that a schedule would be adopted effective January 1, 2001 for inspection.

Craig stated that Mel Lord-Unruh should be given recognition for his masterful design and production supervision of the outstanding new PCV sprinklers for green belt watering, The BOD strongly agreed. Bob Southland proposed that all fittings not used in the production of the new sprinkler, i.e., quick connects, be gathered up and placed in the garage for a future Village Garage adding that the quick connects are worth about $3 - $4.00 apiece on the market

The meeting adjourned at 8 45 p.m. Approved as read