Mariners Cove Homeowner’s Condominium Association

Regular Board Meeting Minutes

February 7, 2025, 7:30 PM Zoom

Call to Order:

Attendees: Ralph Tepel, Steve Wimbush, Sandra Mehl, Carol Hassebrock, Jamie Ponder, Kathleen Ashburn. Absent: Moe Scharhon. Tom Bakken and several owners also attended.

Motion to approve January 12, 2024, regular Board meeting minutes by Carol Hassebrock, second by Jaime Ponder. Motion carried.

Kathleen Ashburn presented the current financial report. Motion to approve by Steve Wimbush, second by Ralph Tepel. Motion carried.

Committee Reports:

Facilities:

Tom reported that Good2CU has been hired to do moss removal and control in Building 2. This project has been delayed until temperatures rise above 40 degrees Fahrenheit but is expected to be completed before the end of February.

The Board decided that an unnecessary handicapped parking space in Building 2 would be eliminated.

Lawn and Grounds:

Jamie reported that snow removal was much improved this year compared to last year. He also informed the board that mulch was on order for the planting areas and would be applied in March or April.

Old Business:

Gutters, downspouts, and roof cleaning have been completed, but there appears to be a residual downspout drainage problem in Building 3. Tom will look for a solution to this problem.

Regarding the dog park it has been noted that a more dog-friendly area is needed. The Board decided to ask our landscaping company to suggest changes to this effect. Lori Lofdahl volunteered to develop a broader plan for the community and will report back to the Board at the next meeting.

Tom Bakken reported that Building 3 preparedness for winter is much improved. Plastic barriers have been installed in the vestibules to ward off the cold. Also, Bluetooth thermometers in the storage units have all been reporting above freezing temperatures.

Ralph Tepel suggested that the Board-adopted 2025 budget should be communicated to the Condominium owners and that he would see to this.

Ralph Tepel reported that malfunctioning furnace and humidifier problems have now been solved. Yet to be done are repairs and painting in the shower rooms and pool area.

Driveway lights have been repaired and are all working properly.

New Business

Replacement of the EBAC system in the pool area was deemed to be necessary because of the age of the current system and the lack of parts availability. Carol Hassebrock moved to approve a replacement system at a quoted cost of $9,750.00, second by Kathleen Ashburn. Motion carried.

Steve Wimbush moved to pay BBWSD by autopayment to prevent late payment penalties, second by Ralph Tepel. Motion Carried.

Move to Executive session at 08:55 pm. Resume Board meeting at 09:12 pm.

Adjournment:    Motion to Adjourn by Ralph Tepel, seconded by Carol Hassebrock. Motion carried.  Adjourned at 9:18 PM.

Next Meeting: March 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Steve Wimbush

Acting Secretary