January 2023 Newsletter

The January 2023 newsletter is now available. Our editor, Kathy Gross, not only put together the content from a number of collaborators, but also created the web version of the newsletter, in addition to paper copies for those without Internet services. You can find the January newsletter at https://sunlandnorthownersassociation.com/newsletters/sunland-north-newsletter-january-2023/

November 9, 2022 Board meeting

Agenda for the November 9, 2022 Board meeting for Sunland North (Sunland Division 17)

2:30 p.m. The Gathering Place -135 Fairway Drive

2:30 p.m. Call to Order and Verification of Quorum

2:35 p.m. Approval of Agenda

2:40 p.m. Review and Approval of October 2022 Board Minutes

3:00 p.m. Old Business

3:15 p.m. New Business

3:45 p.m. Officer Reports

President Update – Gerry Hatler
Secretary Update – Shirley Legg
Treasurer Update – Betty Gwaltney
Vice President – Lawrence Charters
Board Member-at-Large- Warren Husman

4:00 p.m. Committee Reports

Architectural Control – Eric Mahnerd and Mark Anderson
Insurance – Susan Hamman
Developed Landscape-Tom Steffen
Exterior Maintenance – Mike Johnson
Natural Habitat- Susan Miller
Communications and Outreach

4:15 p.m. Owner Comments

Join us for the last 2022 Sunland North Happy Hour September 29

When:             Thursday, September 29, 2022

Where:            The Cabana, located at 1510 Jamestown Rd

Time:              4-6 PM

Bring an appetizer or dessert to share and your choice of beverage.  Sue Purdy and I will provide  plates, cups, napkins, and cutlery.  Spouses, friends, and neighbors are welcome so if you know of someone who didn’t get this email and wants to come, please forward it to them. 

Please RSVP so we can be sure to have enough plates and cups.  RSVP to Lisa Parise at information@sunlandnorth.org

Bring your lawn chair if you prefer to sit outside (weather permitting). 

COVID information – Please follow CDC regulations. Clallam County recommends masking in indoor settings, especially for those unvaccinated or when the vaccination status of others is unknown. Masking is recommended for high-risk groups.

Clallam County is currently seeing a Moderate rate of COVID-19 infections. https://www.clallam.net/coronavirus/

Results of Annual Membership Meeting, September 14, 2022

Results of Annual Membership Meeting, September 14, 2022

Formal minutes will be submitted for approval at the next Board meeting on October 12, 2022. The following election results were received and approved by the Board at the annual Membership Meeting on September 14, 2022.

  • Quorum: 87 members, both in person and via signed quorum statement.
  • 2023 Budget: 88 members voted to accept the budget, 3 voted to reject it.
  • Financial Records Review: 89 voted for a Financial Records Review, 9 voted for a full audit.

Candidate votes for election to two-year terms on the Board of Directors, three vacancies.

  • Warren Husman: 92
  • Betty Gwaltney: 95
  • Lawrence Charters: 94
  • Write-ins: 0

Photos of the meeting can be found on the website. [See below] A video presented at the meeting is also available.

New Board Organizational Meeting

The outgoing 2021-2022 Board met with members of the incoming 2022-2023 Board on September 21. The organizational meeting was used to elect Board officers and assign duties. Mike Johnson and Warren Husman were not present. Board President Hatler met with Husman after the meeting and briefed him on the Board assignments.

The Board elected officers from among their members:

    • Gerry Hatler was continued as President.
    • Lawrence Charters assumed the position of Vice President. He will serve as Board liaison for the Developed Landscaping Committee and Natural Habitat Committee, and chair of the Grievance Committee. He will continue the additional duties as manager of the sunlandnorth.org communications accounts and the sunlandnorthownersassociation.com website.
    • Shirley Legg assumed the position of Secretary. She will also serve as the Board liaison for the Communication and Outreach Committee.
    • Betty Gwaltney was continued as Treasurer. She will also serve as the Board liaison for the Insurance Committee.
    • Warren Husman was elected as Member-At-Large. He will also serve as the Board liaison for the Unit Exterior Maintenance Committee and the Architectural Control Committee.

These positions will be reviewed and receive a formal vote by the Board at the next scheduled Board meeting on Wednesday, October 12.

Photos from the Annual Membership Meeting

President Gerry Hatler brings the Annual Member Meeting to order.
President Gerry Hatler brings the Annual Member Meeting to order.
President Gerry Hatler listens while Board Secretary Lawrence Charters works on notes for minutes.
President Gerry Hatler listens while Board Secretary Lawrence Charters works on notes for minutes.
Mike Johnson Discusses Exterior Maintenance Challenges
Mike Johnson Discusses Exterior Maintenance Challenges
Board Secretary Lawrence Charters discusses volunteer contributions for the year.
Board Secretary Lawrence Charters discusses volunteer contributions for the year.

Photos by Barbara Brooner.

Sunland North Kudos

A reminder that the Sunland North Annual Membership Meeting will be next Wednesday, September 14, 2022.
 
In addition to voting to approve the budget, elect new Board members, and other administrative details, the Annual Meeting is a chance to review what has been done over the past year, and recognize accomplishments. You can help.
 
At the bottom of this message is a form you can download, fill out, and mail in to the Secretary (the address is at the bottom of the card), or you could save yourself a stamp and envelope and go here:
 
 
to send in a kudo online.
 
A recent example:
 
Michael Bresnahan has been watering the baby trees through August and now into September. He and Bill Bombadier have been tending the babies near the traffic circle, including weed-whacking between the deer fences.
Sunland North Kudos

2022 Sunland Division 17 Annual Member Meeting Agenda

September 14, 2022
(Times are estimated) The meeting will be held at the Sunland Golf and Country Club Ballroom, 109 Hilltop Drive, Sequim, WA. If an in-person meeting is not possible, the meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.2:30-2:45 Registration (if applicable)
2:45-3:00 Homeowner Forum —Time divided among those signed up to speak
3:00 Deadline for casting ballots
3:00     Call to Order and:
Verification of Quorum (announced with vote tallies)
Purpose of the meeting
Approval of Agenda
3:05     Approval of August 10, 2022, meeting minutes (board action item)
3:10     Old Business:
Reserve Study Results.
Financial Review Results
3:30     New Business:
To be announced
Introduction of 2021-2022 Directors and 2022-2024 candidates
Officer, Committee, and Coordinator 2021-2022 Summaries
President’s Report — Gerry Hatler
Community Volunteers 2021-2022 Thank you
2021-2022 Review/Comments
Secretary — Lawrence Charters
Treasurer — Betty Gwaltney
Vice President — Shirley Legg
Board Member at Large — Michael Johnson
Architectural Control Committee — Eric Mahnerd
Insurance Review — Susan Hamman
Developed Landscape Coordinator — Tom Steffen
Exterior Maintenance Coordinator — Michael Johnson
Natural Habitat — Sarah Miller
Communications and Outreach — Lawrence Charters
4:00 Voting Results
4:05 Board Actions
Adoption of 2023 Budget (if passed by owners)
Adoption of Financial Review or Audit
4:15 Homeowner Forum
4:30 Adjournment
New Board Organizational Meeting, TBA, September, 2022
 

August 2022 Board Meeting Agenda

Note: While Washington State health officials are permitting meetings, please note it is recommended that unvaccinated folks avoid such meetings, and everyone should wear a mask and socially distance when in such gatherings to protect others. Clallam County is still in the High Risk category for COVID-19 infections. https://www.clallam.net/coronavirus/

Monthly Board Meeting of Sunland Division 17 Owners Association

Wednesday, August 10, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., The Gathering Place,, 135 Fairway Drive

2:30 Call to Order; Verification of Quorum

2:40 Review and approval of July 13, 2022, Board minutes

2:45 Old Business

Annual Membership Meeting packets
 
ACC Chair
 
External Maintenance Chair
 
Landscape Planning Committee Report
 
Financial Review Report
 
Backflow Testing status
 

New Business

TBA
 

4:00 Officer, Committee and Coordinator Reports

President Update — Gerry Hatler

Secretary Update — Lawrence Charters

Treasurer Update — Betty Gwaltney

Vice President — Shirley Legg

Board Member at Large — Mike Johnson

Architectural Control Committee — Mike Johnson, acting

Insurance Committee — Susan Hamman

Developed Landscape — Tom Steffen

Exterior Maintenance and Inspection — Mike Johnson, acting

Natural Habitat — Sarah Miller

Communications and Outreach — Kathy Gross

Sunland Water District Update — Tom Hamman

4:20 Homeowner Comment Period

If possible, please submit comments electronically, in advance.

4:30 Adjournment

Lawrence Charters
Secretary, Sunland Division 17 Owners Association
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Phone: 240-389-0052