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The Lot Committee meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 8:30 am. We now meet in the Clubhouse and make our rounds immediately after the review session. We have had a stable membership, however, the chairman, John Pedersen resigned as chairman, staying on the committee and providing invaluable assistance. John is enjoying more traveling with his wife.
The Lot Committee has the responsibility for 12 different areas within Shelter Bay. This is accomplished with resident volunteers. Additional volunteers are always welcome and can participate as an “alternate” until a permanent position opens. At present the Committee consists of John Siddle, Ken Lee, Jim Greer, Jack Withrow, Sandy Nason (alternate), John Pedersen (alternate), and Carolyn Patterson and Mike Morrell as representatives of the Board.
Some of the issues the Lot Committee addresses are:
Drainage and exterior lighting (after initial construction). Culverts in front of lots are a Shelter Bay issue and are inspected and supervised by the manager and maintenance department and not the Lot Committee.
Landscaping and Tree-Shrubbery issues have been difficult this year. Conflicts/confusion between residents, Shelter Bay Covenants and Swinomish Tribal guidelines has in many cases led to delays and frustration. Unfortunately this will continue to be a problem in coming years, as a balance is sought among the various individuals and groups.
Nuisances, pets and other livestock are also the Lot Committee’s responsibility. Barking dog complaints were at a minimum this past year. There are still complaints about unattended dogs which to be an ongoing problem.
Off-street parking of boats, trailers, etc. We also have responsibility for off-street parking of boats, trailers and recreational vehicles. We have a Shelter Bay resident who twice weekly in the company patrol truck monitors all the Shelter Bay streets for violations. He phones with a warning and also keeps a log which is submitted to the Lot Committee on meeting days. The Committee sends letters to the violators and the Patrol follows through for compliance.
Satellite dishes: The regulation of rentals, leases, temporary habitation satellite dish placement is also the responsibility of the Lot Committee. We had very few violations to deal with this past year. We deal with sign guidelines on individual property as well as realtor signage.
Storage Yard: The Lot Committee along with Office Staff addresses all issues in the Storage Yard. This past three years has seen a clean up of many spaces with several more to go. This past year we added electrical to eleven of the existing storages spaces. The purpose of the Yard is to provide storage for motor homes, trailers, boats, autos etc and NOT household junk.
Part of our time is spent solving differences between neighbors. It is most rewarding when we can obtain a conclusion that satisfies all parties. Unfortunately we seem to be entering a period where there is a greater polarization between parties.
This year the Lot Committee has welcomed the assistance of the new Staff Committee Secretary. She has greatly assisted the Committee with paperwork to provide a better paper trail and prevent issues from “falling through the cracks”.
John Siddle, Acting Chair
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