Mariners Cove Homeowner’s Condominium Association
Regular Board Meeting Minutes
March 21, 2025, 7:00 PM Zoom
Call to Order:
Attendees: Ralph Tepel, Steve Wimbush, Sandra Mehl, Moe Scharhon, Kathleen Ashburn Carol Hassebrock. Absent: Jamie Ponder. Tom Bakken and several owners also attended.
Motion to approve March 1, 2025, regular Board meeting minutes by Sandra Mehl, second by Moe Scharhon. Motion carried.
Kathleen Ashburn presented the current financial report. Motion to approve by Steve Wimbush, second by Moe Scharhon. Motion carried.
Committee Reports:
Facilities:
Tom Bakken reported that the plastic sheets have been removed from Building 3 vestibules and placed in storage. He also reported that the driveway sconces are now all working.
Lawn and grounds: No report submitted due to Jamie’s absence.
Old Business:
Issues with dogs and the dog park were tabled pending recommendations from the subcommittee.
The acquisition of an appropriate snowblower from Lowe’s priced at $1,099.00 was discussed. Motion to buy this equipment by Steve Wimbush, second by Moe Scharhon. Motion carried.
Refurbishment of the pool, spa, and restroom areas was discussed with Ralph reporting that the remaining work yet to be done was dealing with mildew in the rafters, and painting in several areas.
Ralph Tepel reported that two new quotes were received for replacement of the EBAC equipment, these being in the amounts of $8,500 and $10,000. Further consideration will be given to awarding the contract and the timing thereof.
In regard to the Reserve Study, while it was agreed that the Reserves should be higher, that a material increase in the quarterly assessment, or the imposition of a special assessment, would not be appropriate at this time. It was noted that Jacobs Landing had a smaller Reserve account than Mariner’s Cove though they have 3 times the number of units.
In the near term, several probable projects will use an estimated $60,000 - $80,000 of the Reserve balance. These are (1) painting of Building two, (2) replacing the EBAC equipment in the pool area, (3) acquisition of a snowblower, and (4) refurbishment of the restroom, pool and spa areas.
Lastly, Ed of Aqua Pools is winding down his business. A replacement pool maintenance contractor is needed. Nancy is working on this.
New Business
The annual clean up day has been scheduled for Saturday May 24, 2025. A project list will be developed and disseminated beforehand.
The Board scheduled the Annual Meeting of the Association to be held on June 7, 2025.
Adjournment: Motion to Adjourn by Moe Scharon, second by Katheen Ashburn. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:05 PM.
Next Meeting: April 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM. (Moved from normal date due to the timing of Good Friday).
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Wimbush
Acting Secretary