Jackie Granger submitted her written report.

Liens: Currently there are 14 active liens on 9 properties. No change. 
Notes Receivable: 70014/70015: payment was received on time.
Accounts Payable: No unusual bills were received.
At 58% of the year complete LISE has expended only 39% of the budget.

Jackie Granger explained the payment proposal from Jamil Brownson. Barbara Myers stated that simply because someone writes a letter doesn’t mean that we need to accept this agreement and we could suggest an acceptable payment schedule with the caveat that any non-payment of the schedule will resume the foreclosure. Discussion followed. See motion 2001/8/6.

(2001/8/3) M. Barbara Myers   2nd Laura Mork  “ that Jackie contact Kathy McGinnis-Thomas and ask her for documentation of her husband’s disability and the Board will consider the request for reduction of fees once that documentation has been received and will take some action at the following Board meeting.” Passed. 

(2001/8/4) M.  Barbara Myers  2nd Ola Bergsholm  “all additional fees will be withheld until the Board makes a final decision.” Passed.

(2001/8/5) M. Ola Bergsholm   2nd  “ Jackie send a letter to Jamil Brownson that there is a precedent in that delinquent amounts owed have to be paid off within a year, with three equal payments; and 2002 dues must be paid on time.” Withdrawn. 

(2001/8/6) M. Barbara Myers   2nd Laura Mork  “ Jackie compose a letter to Jamil Brownson in regards to his lack of payment with the proper legal terms and email it to each of the Board members for approval.” Passed. 

MARINE:
Bob Bowman stated that there have been some concerns regarding the use of the docks. Ola Bergsholm stated that the length of time for moorage needs to be determined as on Friday he couldn’t launch his boat because the dock was completely full. Discussion followed. See motion 2001/8/7, 2001/8/9 and 2001/8/10. Any member can report non-compliance to the LISECC staff.

(2001/8/7) M.  Darlene Stoffer  2nd Ola Bergsholm  “ the first dock area have the red zone extended to include the entire side of that dock.” Passed. 

(2001/8/8) M. Ola Bergsholm  2nd  “moor for one week if the boat is frequently used and if it is moored for longer then they be charged $15 per night and non-payment will be treated as non-payment of dues.” Failed due to lack of second.

(2001/8/9) M. Darlene Stoffer  2nd Laura Mork  “ refer this matter to the marine committee with the results of the discussion today with a recommendation requested from them.” Passed. 

(2001/8/10) M. Laura Mork  2nd Darlene Stoffer “ as an interim move until the committee makes their recommendation that we assign a three day maximum moorage period on the dock outside the red zone.” Passed with one abstention (Ola Bergsholm). 

Frankie Small asked for the evacuation map to be posted in the clubhouse.

SOCIAL:
Frankie Small read her written report, as follows:

We had a very successful Salmon BBQ last evening.  There were 60+ members and guests attended. Special thanks go to John and Kevin for the extra effort put in cooking the salmon for us, it was cooked perfectly and as always Ed Ruthven did a great job getting the corn and cooking it. Thanks also to the helpers in the kitchen, Donna Demers, Bill Myers, Marion Breckon, also many others that helped pitch in where needed, last but not least thanks to Jack Small for all the ticket selling and all the other things I asked him to do. The food was great, the company excellent and the accordion music was a very nice touch, thanks to Mr. Buecking Senior; in all it was a very enjoyable event.

OLD BUSINESS: 
Barbara Myers submitted the Property Compliance Committee Written Report.

The compliance committee was formed at the last board meeting and consists of:
1: Jan Bonaparte, 2: Jo Ann Bowman, 3: Mark Mech, 4: Barbara A. Myers (Chair), 5: Clay Wray
The committee has met twice since the last board meeting July 17th and August 14, at 10:00. We have reviewed property throughout Scenic Estates and have started a process of committee review and notification of members not in compliance with our existing by-laws and/or with the Whatcom County Planning Commission. It is the hope of the committee and the members at large, that properties in question will make an effort to correct these problem areas on their own initiative. We would also like to post a general letter to our web site, as will as including it in our next newsletter. In addition we are sending out individual registered letters per our by-laws to members with pictures and detailed information on violations, included will be a response form and return envelopes. If there are hardships, extenuating circumstances or just a lack of awareness we hope these first letters will be informative enough to allow individual members to take the appropriate action to bring their property up to the standards originally intended for Scenic Estates. Each non-complying property will be dealt with on an individual basis and as much effort as possible made to support their needs or requests. Jackie Granger will also start a comprehensive filing system to document all communications and actions taken this will be available to any interested party upon request.
If members are un-responsive or un-cooperative then there will be additional action taken according to our existing by-laws.
In addition, Clay Wray, at the request of the committee, has located several properties that are out of compliance with the Whatcom County Planning Commission laws and regulations. The county will be notified of our concerns about these properties if the owners do not act to correct the problems on their own. But only after the member has failed to respond to our requests.
Please understand this committee is acting only on the existing by-laws which have been voted on by the membership and hopes that all of us who have chosen Scenic Estates as a full time residents or a vacation getaway will make an effort to return it to its original beautiful condition and once again make it a truly scenic place. 
Please see attached copies of our letters for your approval. If this process is acceptable we ask that the board allow us to proceed with the review process and mailings as required. Additional properties will be notified on a monthly schedule. Motion to proceed is also attached.

The committee met and chose several properties to act on at this time and will be selecting a small number of properties each month to request compliance. Ola Bergsholm asked about the legal ramifications of disposing of member’s possessions. Jackie Granger stated that this has been cleared with the LISECC attorney. Discussion followed. See motion 2001/8/11.

Jackie Granger explained the situation regarding the lots up for bid: Division 2, Lots 29 & 30 – there have been no bids received. Discussion followed. The board decided that there was no reason to take any action at this time; it will be left on the web site and open for bidding.

Leaches in the swim lake. John Graham stated that the leaches have been identified but there is nothing that can be done to destroy them. Ola Bergsholm asked if there wasn’t a natural enemy. John Graham stated that he was not aware of any. Ola Bergsholm asked about the weeds in the lake. John Graham stated that the mechanical cutter is a huge job and all the weeds that were cut have now grown back. Darlene Stoffer stated that in the past a chemical has been put in the lake and the weeds were destroyed that way. Jackie Granger stated that the EPA or other governmental body is involved in anything done to our lake because it empties into a creek and a permit must be obtained for any chemical treatment. Ola Bergsholm suggested draining lake and applying chemical when not being disbursed down into the creek. Discussion followed. See motion 2001/8/12.

Darlene Stoffer asked what the problem is with the dock lights. John Graham stated that the lights are cycling on and off during the day. Dar asked Larry Hagan to check on the lights.
 

(2001/8/11) M. Barbara Myers  2nd Laura Mork “ that the Board of Directors of Lummi Island Scenic Estates allow the Property Compliance Committee to proceed, in strict accordance to all existing bylaws of Lummi Island Scenic Estates as of August 19, 2001 and all Whatcom County codes, ordinances or regulations as of August 19, 2001, to take any action necessary and legal according to the above mentioned bylaws to correct property violations of these bylaws, regulations, and procedures and that they approve the letters, forms and procedures presented in our report on any and all questionable or non-complying properties. Activities to be coordinated with Jackie Granger and representing duly elected Board members and the Lummi Island members as a whole.” Passed. 

(2001/8/12) M. Ola Bergsholm   2nd Laura Mork  “That we drain the lake and with the backhoe clean off the sides to remove the weeds and some soil, when there is enough precipitation and the reservoir is beginning to fill up again.” Passed. 

NEW BUSINESS:
Jackie Granger submitted a written report regarding the operations telephone line to the maintenance shop.

Removal of the telephone at the maintenance shop was discussed when the purchase and initiation for a cell phone discussion occurred; this would reduce costs in Telephone Expense. The cell phone has been operative for about six or seven weeks. Should I remove the extra line into the maintenance shop?

Bob Bowman suggested that the next meeting be delayed by 15 minute due to the L.I. Ferry at Dry Dock and non-resident members wanting to attend the meeting. Volunteers will be waiting at the dock at 9:20 am to pick up those bound for the Clubhouse. Discussion followed. The September 16, 2001 Board Meeting will begin at 9:45 am.

Jackie Granger stated that Whatcom County distributed the Ferry Dry Dock Schedule and shuttle service schedule to island residents yesterday. The schedule shows only one pick-up in LISECC and that is at the Clubhouse Park-and-Ride. This is very disappointing as there are great inclines in Scenic Estates and those people who do not have a vehicle or only one vehicle will have to walk up and down the steep roads to get the shuttle to the ferry. Discussion followed. See motion 2001/8/14.

Jackie Granger stated that newsletter submissions for the Fall Newsletter must be submitted by email or regular mail by August 31, 2001.

(2001/8/13) M. Ola Bergsholm   2nd Laura Mork  “ disconnect the telephone at the maintenance shop.” Passed. 

(2001/8/14) M. Barbara Myers  2nd Darlene Stoffer  “ Jackie write a letter to the county and ferry transportation committee regarding the shuttle service within LISE.” Passed.

(2001/8/15) M.      “adjourn to an executive meeting immediately following this meeting for purposes to discuss personnel.” at 12:30 p.m.