Tapps Island Association

Ta p p s I s l a n d A s s o c i a t i o n
JANUARY 2014
Next Board
of Trustees
Meeting
January 30th
7:00 pm
In the Clubroom
Tapps Island
Phone Numbers
General Manager:
John Clark: 862-6616
Association Office: 862-6616
Association Fax:
862-3310
Association E-Mail Address:
office@tappsisland.net
Association Web Site:
www.tappsisland.net
Golf Course Web Site:
www.tappsislandgolf.com
Pro Shop: 253-862-7011
Restaurant: 253-862-6641
Security:
253-370-0658
Mighty Islanders Website:
www.mightyislanders.org
News & Advertisements you’d like
published email to:
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20818 Island Parkway East, Lake Tapps, WA 98391
Thanks for your cooperation
Thank you to all our residents
who have worked closely with the
Architectural Control Committee and
Compliance Committee to improve
our overall appearance of the Island.
If you read The Islander monthly
you know there has been a big push
to improve those nagging little issues
that sometimes don’t get addressed.
Don’t shoot the messenger if Security
has delivered a parking violation
notice or loose dog notice to your
door. Those are the most common
complaints in any homeowner’s
association according to the
Community Association Institute.
The board, through the two named
committees, has made a high priority
of making sure the rules are enforced,
changed if necessary, or removed if
they are not going to be enforced.
The process used is always to
start with courtesy notices. If the
courtesy notices or request for
meetings don’t get compliance the
association resorts to fines as a last
resort. Fining your neighbor is not
something anyone looks forward to,
however if it comes down
to the rules being ignored
then a fine is going to get
the job done.
As a result we now
have less parking
violations and more home
exterior repairs and lawn
improvements than in
quite some time. The
goal is to consistently enforce the
rules which are agreed to by all
homeowners when they move to
Tapps Island. There are going to be
violations somewhere on the island
every day. It is a daily process of
monitoring and follow up. If you are
noted for a violation don’t take it out
on Security. They are doing their job.
If you disagree, ask for an appeal to
the committee or the board where a
civil discussion can take place to
resolve the issue. The goal is to
resolve the issue and have everyone
enjoy their neighborhood. It is not
perfect but the board and staff are
working toward improving the
process every day.
Thanks again for all of your
cooperation as we raise the bar a little
higher on the overall appearance of
Tapps Island and our amenities.
P.S. Time to take down the lights
and decorations from your house but
thanks for sharing it with your
neighbors throughout the holidays
(yes, there is a rule).
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T H E I S L AN DE R
LAKESIDE GRILL HOURS TO CHANGE
The Lakeside Grill is a very hopping spot in the summer
months. During the winter months it is a completely different
story. While we are open to the public, the primary purpose of
the Lakeside Grill is to serve the residents of Tapps Island.
Very few residents eat lunch in the Lakeside Grill from
Monday through Thursday. We are going to change the hours
of operation for the winter months to reduce the cost of
operating when very few residents use the restaurant.
Obviously we will evaluate the results and adjust if necessary.
WINTER HOURS
Dinner only will be served Monday thru Thursday. Open
at 4:00 pm and serving until 8:30 pm.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday - Serving breakfast, lunch
and dinner - 8:00 am until 10:00 pm on Friday and Saturday.
Sunday dinner will be served until 8:30 pm.
The winter hours will run until May 1st. Beginning May
1st we go back on regular hours through the end of September.
Summer hours will include breakfast, lunch and dinner every
day.
The Lakeside Grill will be open for lunch on Mondays
when there is a Federal holiday and many residents are home
using the restaurant and golf course.
Should you have a private party or catering function and
you wish to use the Lakeside Grill during the closed hours we
can make arrangement to cater your private function.
JANUARY 2014
Security Report
12/13/2013, 197th Ave., 4:30am, A resident
reported they noticed someone had dumped
trash all over his front yard.
12/17/2013, 34th St., 4:15pm A verbal warning was issued for
parking a trailer on the fog line. Security asked them to
move the trailer.
12/21/2013, 26th Ave, 9:30pm, A warning was issued to a
resident when their dog left its yard and chased another
resident.
12/23/2013, Island Pk Way, Numerous calls were received for
a house alarm going off throughout the day. The resident
was not at home but called their alarm company to get it
repaired. A first offense warning was issued for noise
nuisance.
12/27/2013, 200th, 204th, & 211th Aves., 11:30am,
Warnings were issued for unsecured lids on a garbage cans.
12/28/2013, 199th Ave., 2:30pm, Trailer was parked on
roadway shoulder. A 2nd offense fine was issued.
W.O.W. Yard of the Month Winner for December
“WHAT DOES THE FOX SAY?”
If you were one of the hundreds of visitors to the Christmas light
display in front of the Wolter’s home at 20704 Island Parkway E.,
you may know the possible answer to this mystery.
The Wolter’s Family moved here from Nampa Idaho a little over
three years ago and while renting their home here on the Island,
Annalee finished her Bachelor degree in Nursing.
Austin is the mastermind behind the phenomenal light show
every year. He works really hard throughout the year collecting
lights and building the electronic portion of the show. There are over
7,000 individual controlled elements and over 20,000 lights in the
show! Austin has his degree in electronics…..IF you couldn’t guess!
When not shopping for Christmas lights, the family finds time to
enjoy camping, boating and enjoying the outdoors with their children,
Austin and Kailey.
The Wolter’s have enjoyed their life here on the Island and would
like to thank the many friends and neighbors they have met, all the
visitors to their light show, the food bank donations and the many
kind words and support they have received over the past years.
The Wolter’s will be moving their light show to a new location
next year, to their new home they are looking to purchase.
WHAT DO YOU SAY? I think we Islander’s would like to say
Thank-you, good luck and it has been nice knowing you!!! We wish
the Wolter’s the best in their next adventure. A OO OO OOO, WOO
OO OO OOO! (As the Fox would say!)
The Wolter’s will display the “coveted” W.O.W. Yard of the
A BIG THANK YOU
to all who donated to
the Toys for Tots
this year!!!! Bonney
Lake Police are who
handle the distribution and wanted
to make a big shout-out of thanks!
100's of kids in our local schools
benefited from your generosity!
Thank you!!!
WANTED HOME TO RENT
Two adults/2 kids (ages 2 & 5), two
cats, looking to rent on Tapps Island.
Stable income, good credit, clean and
respectful and non-smokers. Able to move
anytime between now and the next few
months. Call Chris at 206-850-3878.
Month planter for the month of January until it
moves on to the next deserving recipient…Maybe
YOU!
They will also receive a gift card to the
restaurant.
Congratulations to the Wolter Family!
JANUARY 2014
T H E I S L AN DE R
Tapps Island Association
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
December 19, 2013
The meeting was called to order by Sandy Shuman,
President at 4:00 P.M.
Roll Call/Attendance: Present: Sandy Shuman, Don Lisko,
Shane Pitman, Perri Nieman, Ralph Mason, Owen
Gladfelder and Jon Bial.
Absent: Rich Kumar
Also present-John Clark, General Manager
Approval of Minutes: Don Lisko moved that the minutes
of the Board meeting held on November 21, 2013 be
approved. Ralph Mason seconded. Approved.
Open Session: No residents attended.
Treasurer’s Report: Submitted by Shane Pitman
YTD ending November 30, 2013 we have a net loss of
$69,957 compared to a net loss of $35,486 for the prior
year. Our cash position as of November 30, 2013 was
$329,448. Total in the Operating Account was -$6,293
and $335,741 in the Reserve Fund. The percentage of
accounts receivable in the 90+ days is 24.7%, all of which
are properties heading to foreclosure or abandoned. Liens
are in place and collection will occur when the lenders
take over the property. It is only 4 homes which account
for the 24% delinquency. Legal action is underway for
collections on all accounts over 90 days delinquent.
Jon Bial moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report for
November, subject to the annual audit. Owen Gladfelder
seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Report of the Finance Committee: The finance
committee has met four times beginning in early
November to review operating and reserve fund budgets
for 2014. The reserve budget will be completed after the
Reserve Consultants mandatory 3 year on site review
report is completed which will be prior to the January
board of trustees meeting.
The finance committee recommends the board of trustees
approve the proposed operating budget for 2014. Perri
Nieman moved to approve the proposed operating budget
for 2014.
Ralph Mason seconded. Approved.
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Lot 1-209 and Lot 1-010 have agreed that the parking
will be used only for passenger vehicles and no
vehicles are to be parked in the spaces exceeding 72
hours. No boats, RV’s, trailers or other non-passenger
vehicles will be allowed to park in those spaces. Ralph
Mason moved to approve the recommendation of the
ACC to approve the variances. Don Lisko second.
Approved. Two abstained.
Landscape/Beautification Committee Report:
Submitted by Sandy Shuman
The yard of the month winner for the prior month was
2517 199th Ave Ct E. The home belongs to Dr. Vincent
and Amy Ho and their family. Congratulations. Please
participate in the W.O.W. Yard of the Month contest
by sending your nomination to Sandy Shuman at
shuboxsandy@hotmail.com by the end of the month.
Compliance Committee: by Owen Gladfelder
The compliance committee circulated an e-mail prior to
the meeting with an update on all on going action by
the compliance committee.
Safety and Security Committee Report:
Submitted by Perri Nieman
The committee reminded all that New Year’s fireworks
are not allowed on the island. Reminders will be put on
the reader board and fines will be issued to violators.
The committee will be conducting an emergency
response training drill for board members on January
14, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.
Compliance Committee Report: by Owen Gladfelder
The compliance committee circulated an e-mail prior to
the meeting with an update on all on going action by
the compliance committee.
Old Business:
New Business:
Motion: Owen Gladfelder motioned to adjourn to
Committee of the Whole at 4:50 P.M. Shane Pitman
seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Motion: Don Lisko motioned to return to the regular
Board meeting at 5:09 P.M. Jon Bial seconded the
motion. Motion passed.
ACC Committee Report: Submitted by Jon Bial
Adjournment:
Two lots have requested variance from parallel parking to
the curb on the on street parking. Both lots have deep on
street parking spaces which will allow parking
perpendicular to the curb while maintaining well over one
foot from any vehicle to the fog line or edge of the road.
Don Lisko motioned to adjourn the meeting at 5:09P.M.
Ralph Mason seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Next meeting January 30, 2014 at 7:00 P.M.
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TAPPS ISLAND ASSOCIATION
20818 Island Park Way E.
Lake Tapps, WA 98391
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