SUNLAND NORTH DIVISION 17 OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Quarterly Newsletter –December 2016
Email: sunlandnorth@gmail.com
website: www.sunlandnorthownersassociation.com
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1655, Sequim, WA 98382
NOTICES
***Division 17’s Monthly Board Meeting will be held December 7, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. Location: The Gathering Place, 135 Fairway Drive***
***Division 17’s Annual Holiday Party will be held December 8, 2016 at the Seven Cedars Casino, starting at 5:00 p.m. Information flyers were recently distributed to each residence – payment made out to “Sunland North” must be in to Lindsay Busch by Dec. 5th ***
President’s Report – Gary Fortmann (Volunteer)
Vice President’s Report – Jim Voorheis (Volunteer)
Treasurer’s Report – Jim Jones (Volunteer)
All Division 17 2016 Expense Reports through September are available on the Sunland North web- site. The Preliminary October, 2016 Expense Report shows expenses for the month at $9,446 and that brings our total expenses for the first 10 months to $192,504 which is $11,215 less than the YTD Budget. Minor maintenance expenses are running less than 2015, and we had only 3 mowings of the greenbelt this year. By the end of October we had transferred $29,000 to our Reserve Funds in 2016 as planned, so as of October 31, 2016 we have $259,567 in our Reserve Accounts plus $44,916 in Operating Funds in our First Federal Checking and Money Market accounts. The total balance at First Federal is $108,750 and at Sound Community Bank is $195,733.
2017 HOA assessments are $2,400 annually or $600 per quarter. Homeowners will see their invoices in the mail by mid-December.
Secretary’s Report – David Walp (Volunteer)
Our next Board meeting is Wednesday, December 7, 2016. The meeting will begin at 2:30 pm and will be held at the Gathering Place, 135 Fairway Drive. Your volunteer board really does appreciate your input as we execute our duties representing all our interests as home owners. Feel free to join us to observe our efforts on behalf of the owner community.
Remember to send me any initial Information Sheet or updates/changes to the Information Sheet you completed and submitted (phone numbers, emergency contacts, etc.). All information is kept secure and not shared outside of official and very limited Division 17 business. My e-mail address is sunlandnorthsecretary@gmail.com.
As we begin the hectic holiday period between now and the end of the year, I wish everyone safe and happy holidays (Thanksgiving, Hanukah, Christmas, Kwanza, New Year, etc) whether you are staying around Sequim or traveling to celebrate with family and friends.
Member at Large’s Report- Jim Hammond (Volunteer)
No changes or additions from last quarter’s report.
Insurance Committee’s Report – Lindsay Busch (Volunteer)
No changes or additions from last quarter’s report.
Landscape Coordinator’s Report – Valerie Holland (Volunteer)
Our landscape contractor will start significant pruning within the next few weeks. Our contractor wanted to wait until the trees and shrubs had gone into their dormant season before pruning. If done earlier the trees/shrubs will put out new growth and in a freeze, will kill off the buds. If you have concerns, please let me know. Thanks!
Architectural Control Committee’s Report – Barbara Ross (Volunteer)
Since the weather has cooled and the Snowbirds have apparently left, the Architectural Control Committee requests have slowed down.
We have had two requests. One in October, involving a deck removal for an existing hot tub and the second one in November for solar tubes placed in the laundry room and a bathroom. Approval is still pending for the deck removal. Approval has been given for the solar tubes pending contractor license number and proof of insurance.
New homeowners are reminded that any exterior changes to your unit must be approved by the Architectural Control Committee before any work can begin.
Exterior Maintenance & Inspection’s Report – (Volunteer) Welcome Committee’s Report – Barbara Gruner (Volunteer)
The welcome committee made six visits to new residents during the past four months to provide information packets and answer questions about living in Division 17. The committee members who participated in these welcome visits are Nancy Follis, Jann Hale, and Anne Meyer. As always, their involvement is greatly appreciated!
Coordinator of the Resident’s phone list (social) – Gerry and Kay Hatler (Volunteers)
Gerry and Kay Hatler maintain the resident’s phone list (social). Please inform them of any corrections or changes to the list (phone #, e-mail address change, etc.). You may email them at kay.hatler@gmail.com or phone at (253) 951-8405.
SUNLAND NORTH NEIGHBORHOOD EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANNING
Penny Linterman, Coordinator with Clallam County Emergency Management, is scheduled to give a “Map Your Neighborhood” presentation to Sunland North (Division 17) residents on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Clallam County Fire District 3, 323 N. Fifth Avenue, Training Room.
Map Your Neighborhood is a 9-step Neighborhood Response Plan that immediately helps a community know what to do, both at home and in the neighborhood, to respond to injuries, propane leaks, and to provide assistance to people in need after the disaster. Part of the process is to identify skills and equipment each neighbor may have that will be useful and effective in disaster response.
Were you a nurse or doctor or an emergency responder in your life previous to moving to Sunland North? Do you have a chain saw or other power tools? These are some of the items that are included in a Map Your Neighborhood plan.
Barbara Gruner and Susan Hamman, both from Sunland North, attended a previously scheduled Map Your Neighborhood class. Are you interested in joining us in this endeavor to help our neighborhood in the event of a disaster Please RSVP your space at the December 15th class by calling either Barbara Gruner at 477-4346 or Susan Hamman at 683-1800. We look forward to your participation!
CAMPING IN YOUR HOUSE – Submitted by Barbara Brooner
“Camping in Your House” was a presentation held Nov. 17, in the SGCC ballroom, and open to all Sunland residents. It’s also a practical approach to emergency preparedness. Jim Buck, a volunteer with the Emergency Planning and Preparation group for the community of Joyce, shared with the large group in attendance how anyone can prepare to be on their own in an emergency situation for up to the 30 days by employing the same kind of planning that makes a camping trip more comfortable. He addressed what you should have on hand to make modest shelter repairs, if necessary; techniques to stay warm if the power goes off; various methods of water purification; the most cost-effective ways to put away food that will be both tasty and keep longer-term without refrigeration; human waste disposal (if the water and/or sewer pipes break); what to do about light, heat and cooking fuel; and securing one’s propane tank, as well as identifying and correcting a range of other potential hazards. Handouts even included preparedness items needed for pets, and special considerations for those who may be medically fragile (and for each of us, have you set aside a 30 day supply of your key medications??). Emergency management professionals worry about planning for “The Big One,” as a worst-case scenario; but we can all be prepared for smaller emergencies like an extended power outage or becoming indefinitely isolated because of a bridge failure, grocery strike, epidemic, or whatever. I was personally in the 1964 Alaska Earthquake that registered 9.2 on the Richter scale, and it shook—hard!—for nearly full five minutes. It was initially very scary, and there was serious loss of life and property damage; at the same time, it should be noted that most houses, including my own, were not structurally damaged. But the power and water were off for two weeks, the sewer system was unusable, roads and grocery stores were closed, and we were under martial law for that whole period. Despite it all, my siblings and I remember it as a great adventure…camping in our living room, in front of the fireplace, and not having to go to school! I’m just saying, it doesn’t hurt to be prepared for any of a wide range of potential emergencies; consider it an investment in peace of mind, if nothing else. The two main keys to a successful “camping trip” are (a) attitude; and (b) having the items you may need, already on-hand. Neighborhood contacts who are prepared to get you to key resources and future presentations are volunteers Susan Hamman and Barbara Gruner.
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