FAIRWOOD WEST HOME

Minutes of Meeting

May 8, 2014
Board Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Fairwood West Homeowners’ Association Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:00 pm on Thursday May 8th, 2014.  Trustees in attendance were Ray Byrd, Eileen Richards, Christine Sylvia, and Brandy Bradford.  Also in attendance was Barb Simeona, Association Bookkeeper, Battalion Chief Mike Proulx of Renton Fire and one homeowner.

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~ MONTHLY REMINDERS~

Any changes to the outside of your home must have
an approved architectural control form on file
prior to work being done on the home.
You can locate the form on the Fairwood West website as noted below.

Visit the Fairwood West website located at www.fairwoodcommunitynews.com. Under the navigation bar,
hover over “Communities A-G” and select Fairwood West. 
Here you can find meeting minutes, architectural control
request forms, CC&R’s and contact information.

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Renton Fire Department – Battalion Chief Mike Proulx of Renton Fire was present to report.  He noted some safety tips for everyone to be aware of:

Promo is coming up – do not drink and drive.  3 out of 10 kids say they have gotten into a car with someone that has been drinking.    3 out of 4 kids say their parents are the main influence that they drink.  5,000 teens lose their lives every year due to alcohol relating driving accidents.

Please do not text and drive – Parents if you do it your kids will as well. 

Wear your seatbelts always!

Homeowner Appeals – There was one homeowner in attendance to discuss their account balance

Community Events – The Annual Easter Egg Hunt was Saturday April 19th.   There were approximately 15 kids that participated. 

Eileen also noted that the Annual Garage Sale signs will be going up soon.

Pride In Ownership – Nothing yet.  Brandy will send Eileen some suggested addresses.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting – A motion was made seconded and approved to accept the April meeting minutes as amended. 

In the Homeowner Appeals section there should be no “ ‘ “ in the word Homeowners.

Financial Report – The monthly financial report was presented.  Barb was given the Easter Egg receipts.

Treasurer’s Report – Ray noted that the HOA tax return was completed, filed and a copy given to Barb.

Bank of America has reclassified our bank account so there are no service charges, they are refunding 3 months of charges as well.  Our CD will qualify us for the new status so that the safety deposit box can remain there.

Architectural Control Report – A porch was approved. 

Common Properties Report – Nothing new on the Molasses Creek/Park.

Eileen gave the park signs to Brandy.

Ray asked Brandy to please speak with Brickman to see if they can reset the timers on the water sprinklers.

Ray spoke with Brickman to make sure they are to pick up any trash in the common areas.

Covenant Enforcement – All homes in violation were reviewed. 

Unfinished Business – See action items below.

New Business –

Brandy will check to see if the toddler swing can be replaced. 

The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. after a motion was made, 2nd and approved to adjourn.

The next two monthly meetings of the Fairwood West Homeowners’ Association will be held on Thursday June 12th, 2014 and Thursday July 10th, 2014 in the portable building both at 7:00 p.m., at the Nativity Lutheran Church, 17707 140th SE. 

All residents are welcome to attend. 

Respectfully Submitted,
Barb Simeona

Outstanding Action Items –

Brandy – Handbook of processes for new Board Members.
Check on park swing for toddlers.

Entire Board – Go around and check on rental homes.
Begin the 2014 CC&R walk thru process in April 2014.