Attendance:

PRESENT: Board Members, Officers and Committee Members

 Robin Stanko, Debra Cammack, Catharine Martin, Mike Sullivan, Kris Hare, Eric Elgar, Alison Elgar

PRESENT: Homeowners

Carlos Cruz

ABSENT: Board Members, Officers and Committee Members:

Kerry Abington, Elizabeth Marcoccia, Mark Oswald, Bob Trout, Eloise Trout, Tim Roberts, Teri Johnson, Sue Fuller and Holly Rose

Call to Order

Debra called the meeting to order at 7:05: PM

The reading of the minutes was waived.

Reports from Officers:

**Co – Presidents                                               Debra

** Treasurers Report                                          Mike Sullivan

 A copy of the current budget was submitted and will be posted on the website. There are still 5 homeowners with 2007 annual dues still outstanding, short $1,200.  Mike will call Teri to get the liens filed on the 4 homes that have not paid. Robin will follow up on one home that has a trustee holding the mortgage. One homeowner already has a lien filed against the home so another lien will not be filed.  It was discussed that the HOA should not be waiting 6 months to file the liens in the future for outstanding dues. This will be on the agenda for further discussion at the August meeting.  Mike reports there is $10,000 in surplus monies for repairs, lighting, etc.

Committee Reports:

** ACC Report:                                                    Kris Hare                                                             

There were 3 ACC requests. One request for a new paint color was submitted and approved by Eloise and Kris. Two requests for roofing changes. No report on the roofing requests.  Discussed whether placement of a shed also has to approved by the ACC Committee, concluded that a shed must be approved by the ACC and should match the look of the home. 

** Landscape Committee Report:                    

No report.

 A homeowner emailed Elizabeth with concerns regarding the broken pump in the south pond. The email will be forwarded to Tim for a response.  Still awaiting a call back from the U.S. Attorney’s Office regarding being able to do yard work on ceased home in development.  Unclear where the Landscaping Committee is regarding landscaping non-compliance issues.

**Legal Report:                                   

No report.

The Fees and Fine Schedule needs to have the Board of Directors signatures to complete.

**Webmaster/Save NE Tacoma Rep:               Eric Elgar              

Eric updated the group on the latest news from the SAVE NE TACOMA group. Updates may be found on the Stonebrook website.

**Welcoming:                                                      Alison Elgar

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**Neighborhood Watch:                    

                No Report

Old Business:

Officer Vacancies:                                              Debra Cammack

Board of Director Cynthia Johnson has resigned for personal reasons so there are three open positions, Vice President, Treasurer and Board Director (5 month term.)  The VP position was offered to Carlos Cruz. Carlos will let the HOA know at the next meeting.

Roofing Standards:                                           

Carlos Cruz brought samples of composition roofing material s and provided more information regarding roofing standards.

 It was discussed and decided that Debra will prepare the ballots so they can be mailed with the newsletter and returned by August 1^st.  The ballots will include division and lot numbers.  A self addressed, stamped envelope will be included with the ballot so homeowners can return the ballots easily. If a resident does not return a ballot, then it will be counted as a “no” vote.  Additionally, ballots will also be delivered door-to-door prior to being delivered by mail, allowing the residents to see roofing examples and to ask questions. Notices will be posted on mailboxes encouraging residents to complete their ballots.  Discussion was held as to who would count the ballots and it was decided the ballots will be counted by Debra and Elizabeth and the results will be posted on the website by August 7th.

Debra brought up for discussion regarding homeowners who are not in good standing with their dues be allowed to have a vote on HOA business.

Summer Party:

Elizabeth and Eric have started to put together the details for the summer party. The party will be held September 8^th. The HOA will provide burgers and hot dogs. There will be more information posted on the website and in the newsletter.  All suggestions and volunteers are welcome.

New Business:

Newsletter:

Elizabeth has finished most of the newsletter and the mail date is scheduled for July 24^th.   Elizabeth is still waiting for a few articles from committee members. Pat Robinson, Kris Hare and Eric Elgar have written the roofing standards CCR revision articles and the ballot will be included with an envelope to return the ballot.

Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 pm.

Next Meeting:

   August 14, at 7:00pm        location: TBD