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PONDEROSA COMMUNITY CLUB, INC
BOARD
MEETING JUNE 10, 2006
The meeting was called to order by Vice President Melanie Green.
Present were Roy Daggett, Judy Toenyan and Mike Curti.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
Treasurer Report: Mike Curti was introduced and gave a brief
report. His goal is to have all financial information on Quick
Books as it makes no sense having it on two different systems.
Bob Melson suggested that maybe the office manager should be
giving the report as she would be able to answer any questions.
Dick Nicklas mentioned that it looked like contract labor would
be over budget by the end of the year. We already anticipate
$2,000 to $5,000 over budget due to previous contractors salary
going 3 months into the new year. Report accepted.
Greenbelt Report: Judy read report from Bobbie Lambert. Work
party dates have been set up and projects for the year include
trail maintenance, new plants in the pool garden, develop a fire
safe zone, pull knapweed, and if time permits develop a new trail.
Mary Bunney is planning a garden around the fire station flag
pole. Report accepted.
Social Committee: Melanie read Pam’s report showing donations
of $67.12 and expenses of $44.09. Cash on hand $273.66. Up-coming
events are July 1 Drive in movie, July 2 Parade and ice cream
social, and July 8 Board Meeting. Report accepted.
Secretary Report: Judy welcomed Mike Curti, newest board member.
A reminder that articles for the Needler are due June 28 th.
The annual meeting went very well this year. Rick and Dan spent
a lot of time cleaning and polishing the clubhouse to get it
ready. We are still getting a number of new property owners into
our community. 16 just the past two months and approximately
a dozen more are pending. For anyone interested, the Lake Wenatchee
Rec Club is having a flea market on July lst and 2nd. Bring
what you no longer want and let someone else buy it. Report accepted.
Ombudsman Report: Judy read a report from Bobbie Olson regarding
a lot on Appaloosa that has become an eyesore. Residents surrounding
that lot would like to know if something can be done. In the
past, the county has been called when it was apparent that there
was a violation of the county codes. Due to the lack of covenants,
the Board has their hands tied. The issue was tabled. Report
accepted.
Roads: Roy mentioned that the sweepers should be out next week.
We need approximately $4,000 to patch our roads, however there
is no money currently in the budget. The center of the roads
are in good shape. Report accepted.
Bldgs/Grounds Report: Roy went over a lengthy report from Nancy
Melson. An inspector was brought out to inspect caretaker’s
house and clubhouse. Although these inspections have been done
in previous years and carpenter ants were causing damage, previous
boards did nothing to take care of the problem. It is now considered
an emergency and the committee is requesting emergency funds.
The Board would like a cost estimate. Also fire extinguishers
need to be checked. Playground equipment is being reviewed and
more may be purchased. Some of the ground surrounding the play-ground
need to have work done. Any work considered an emergency could
be taken out of maintenance reserve with a vote of the Board.
Report accepted.
M & O: Roy reported that pollen is causing problems in the
pool, making it difficult to keep it clean 7 days a week. Jim
and Roy will attend the auction in Olympia to purchase a backhoe.
As soon as convenient, chips will be moved to the new park. Small
items such as chainsaws and weed eaters have been purchased.
Report accepted.
Water Report: Construction is 99% complete. The electrical problems
should be corrected in June. A request has been made for a one
year extension to borrow money on the project to allow for permitting
and engineering activities as well as the final project audit.
Report accepted.
New Business: A gentleman who owns property across from the
reader board is requesting an easement so he may construct a
road to his property. It was moved and seconded to table the
issue while we obtain further information. Mary Bunney suggested
we look into past history of requesting easements. Diane thinks
we should not grant any easements at all.
On the Jeff Myers issue, his last day is Sunday. Although it
was suggested by Diane that his water be cut off, we reminded
her that it was tried once before and didn’t work. At this
time, its best to let the attorney continue so that we don’t
jeopardize all the time and money its taken to get to this point.
The sheriff sale starts on Monday.
Diane reported that she has flyers from the Humane Society
to post. Also no smoking signs are available to be posted. She
also thinks the piano is still be damaged and something needs
to be done.
It was mentioned that a contractor who was hired to come in
and give an estimate felt that a homeowner harassed him when
it came time to get his check. It was neither a Board member
or employee. The Board agreed that this kind of rudeness is uncalled
for and shouldn’t happen.
A homeowner who had hired a contractor to cut down some trees
spoke that someone had come up and harassed him because he was
taking down trees on his property. Although the Board is unable
to control the in-appropriate actions of some of our members,
it is un-fortunate that these kind of things happen.
Bob Melson mentioned that the greenbelt area behind his house
was done well and he was pleased with the results, however is
now concerned with the logging area that seems to be left partially
un-done. It is somewhat of an eyesore. The slash will be burned
this winter and you can obtain a permit to cut wood from the
trees on the ground.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted.
Judy Toenyan, Secretary
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Leavenworth, WA 98826