Attendance

                PRESENT: Board Members, Officers and Committee Members

Robin Stanko, Debra Cammack, Carlos Cruz, Catharine Martin, Mike Sullivan, Eric Elgar, Kris Hare, Mark Oswald, Eloise Trout and Sue Fuller.

PRESENT: Homeowners

George Fuller

ABSENT: Board Members, Officers and Committee Members

Elizabeth Marcoccia, Bob Trout, Tim Roberts, Teri Johnson, Kerry Abington, Holly Rose, Alison Elgar, Jeff Kurle    

Call to Order:

Debra called the meeting to order @ 7:05 p.m.

Reports from Officers:

Secretaries Report:            (Catharine Martin)

The reading of the minutes was waived

Treasurer’s Report            (Mike Sullivan)

Budget:

Mike would like input on the 2008 budget at the October meeting. Mike suggested increasing the social budget if we plan to have more social gatherings, the current social budget set for $500. Robin would like to add and plan a “Spring Fling”

Invoices:               The following invoices were paid in August:

                14 Aug                   Debra Cammack (CCR Ballot Mailing)         $170.27

                20 Aug                   Curran Law Firm                                                 $75.00

                20 Aug                   Scotts Lawn                                                          $136.00

                20 Aug                   Miller Brothers Landscaping                             $690.72

Liens:

One homeowner paid their 2007 outstanding dues and we were able to collect their contact information so we have it on file for the future.                 

Reports from Committees:

** ACC                                 (Mark Oswald, Eloise Trout, Kris Hare)

Eric requested to be alerted when lawyer records updated covenant with change in roofing requirements so that website can be updated.

Follow up:             Landscaping Non-Compliance letters

Robin brought-up question of new construction and tree removal near her home. A few residents painting and fixing exteriors of homes without submitting the ACC request form. Those residents will be contacted.

New ACC requests:

Gore                       Roof Replacement              4907 SW 329^th

Traynor                 Roof Replacement              32827 50^th Place

Schultz                   Paint – Pre Sale repairs       5001 SW 329th Way

Hare                       Exterior Paint                       4809 SW 329^th

Park                        Roof Replacement              32924 49^th Ave SW

ACC received a request for a “Rubbermaid” storage shed.  Although covenant does not preclude such a structure, the structure does have to be approved through the ACC Committee. It was discussed that such a structure would need to match the materials of the home and be harmonious and conform to the Stone Brook HOA standard. It was decided that 3 photo examples of approved sheds would be given to the applicant to be included with a letter from the ACC and Board of Directors rejecting the request for a “Rubbermaid” storage shed.

** Landscape Committee                                                               

                                Follow up:             Repair/Replacement on Pond Pumps

We are still unsure about the cost to repair ponds, have approx $8,000 to spend for repairs.  Eric Elgar reports delay in dredging of ponds may be due to discovery of fish in ponds. Fish and Wildlife Department may and need to approve dredging, will follow-up. Eric will update the website with above information to address resident complaints.

Follow up:             Fence repair on path to Dash Point State Park

A call has been placed, still need to meet with residents and to hear from Fencing Co

**Web Site/NE Tacoma Committee                             (Eric Elgar)

Eric gave update.  Full environmental impact statement is desired outcome at this time. A lot of maneuvering is still occurring and some major political changes may be enacted in the future.  Please continue to monitor and be involved with this highly important issue in our area.

**Legal Liaison                

Teri emailed Elizabeth and said she will be unable to attend future meetings on Tuesday because of other commitments.               

Follow up:             Liens placed on homes with outstanding dues

                                Mike will get the liens filed next week

Follow up:             Letters mailed Aug 22nd to regarding non-compliance              

                                There has been no response from the homeowners.

**Welcoming Committee                                                (Sue Fuller)

                No report

**Neighborhood Watch                                  

Proposed meeting with FW Police, Monday October 1^st at 7:00.  Committee Members will ascertain if Green Gables Library available and cost.  Will need list of neighborhood concerns.  Suggested that having Fed Way Crime Statistics available would be useful.  Eric would like to post date, time on website and possible use e-mail list to alert residents.  Additionally, distributing and posting flyers suggested               

Old Business:

“Meet Your Neighbors” summer party          

The BBQ party was a SUCCESS! There was a nice turn-out and lots of fun. Robin suggested we have three neighborhoods get together each year. One in the spring, “Spring Fling” one in the summer, “Meet your Neighbors” and one in the winter, “Holiday Party” The budget would have to increase in order to cover the increased costs..

New Business:

Traffic on 329^th

There is concern about the level and speed of traffic on 329^th, discussed petitioning Federal Way for “calming measures” on street.  Eric stated that 10 individuals would need to sign petition.

Next Meeting:   October 9, at 7:00pm location TBD Catharine to provide the refreshments.

Meeting adjourned:

                8:30 PM