Shelter Bay News Archive
This page contains items that remain of interest, but no longer timely.
- 2010 Spartina Control. During the week of July 14th, state licensed aquatic herbicide applicators from the Swinomish Tribe will be conducting spraying of Spartina plants on tidelands and other aquatic areas in Shelter Bay. There are no restrictions on post-application uses of the sprayed area, including fishing, shellfish gathering, crabbing and swimming. Read more about the Swinomish Tribe’s program in the attached report. (Posted 7/7/10).
- The Shelter Bay Community Water System Consumer Confidence Report for Calendar year 2009 is on the web. (Posted 7/1/10).
- See the Teller’s Report (pdf file) for the 2010 election. (Posted here 5/22/10.)
- We have an audio recording of the presentation on the Swinomish Tribe cultural values and history. (Posted 9/10/09.)
- See the alert on the burglaries in Shelter Bay, Friday, Sept. 11. (Revised 9/14/09.)
- The Shelter Bay Community Water System Consumer Confidence Report has been posted on the website. (Posted 6/22/09.)
- The Teller's Report of the Annual Election of May 2, 2009 is on the web. (Posted 5/2/09.)
- See the Lease Task Force report (in pdf format). (Posted 4/30/09.)
- See the Powerpoint presentation, the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget (all in pdf format) for the March 11 Town Meeting. (Revised 3/12/09.)
- We have added Part II of the Rules and Regulations to the website. Part II has chapters on Communications, Committees, Board of Directors, Elections, Financial Management, and more. Click on the Rules and Regulations link above, or under the Administration tab in the navigation menu on the left side of any page, then select Part II. (Posted 2/28/09.)
- Click to view the Teller's Report on the Combined Annual and Special Election page. (Posted 5/3/08).
- Read the Tribe Letter to the BIA, and the Payment Terms letter. (Posted 4/11/08.)
- Please see the Consequences of Default page. (Posted 4/11/08.)
- This is a Status Report from the Board - Rent Due Issues. 3/28/08.
- Here is a copy of the BIA letter on the reasonableness of the arbitration award. 3/19/08.
- You will find this excerpts of
the President's Message from the Shelter Bay Newsletter on
the issue of the lease very interesting. 3/18/08.
- Download the QA
on Master Lease pdf file for answers to the questions raised
at the Town Meetings and delivered to the office. 2/29/08.
- See the Town
Meetings--Comments/Suggestions page for verbal and written
comments from the town meetings. 2/28/08.
- IMPORTANT! On the issue of the lease: two files which will certainly be of interest to all can be downloaded (both in pdf format): the Chronology of Actions, and the Town_Meeting_2_23_08, a PowerPoint file given at the recent Town Meetings.
On Friday, September 11th, we received reports that four Shelter Bay homes were ransacked and burglarized. The incidents occurred during the daytime hours. The Swinomish Police were notified and are investigating these cases.
The Swinomish Police have indicated that these break-ins are very similar to some recent break-ins in Mount Vernon. The Tribal Police are coordinating with the Mount Vernon Police on these incidents. The police have very broad descriptions of vehicles that may have been used in similar burglaries, and Tribal Police advise us to call in and report if residents see these or other ’suspicious’ vehicles:
- Black Ford Probe-type vehicle with two decals on rear window (white oval shape)
- Reddish Jeep-type, hard top vehicle
- Older, junky, 4-door sedan
This notice is intended to make our Shelter Bay residents aware of these activities, and to remind all of you to take the necessary precautions.
If you see suspicious vehicles or any suspicious activity, contact the Tribal Police at 466-7237.
The Board of Directors will be discussing the topic of security in this Wednesday’s Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m., in the clubhouse. Members are encouraged to attend.
Judge Issues Decision in Lease Rental Adjustment Arbitration
The arbitrating judge has decided on the matter of determining a fair rental adjustment under the lease between the Tribe and Shelter Bay Company. The rental adjustment covers the ten-year period from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2013. The judge arrived at a $19.4 million market value of the leased land as undeveloped.
This is a copy of the Arbitration Award.