Agenda for Monthly Board Meeting on 6/13 at 10:00 AM

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2018 June CHOA Monthly Meeting
Wednesday – 6/13/18 – 10:00am to 12:00pm

10:00 AM – Welcome and Call to Order

**Minutes from May Meeting Approval – ALL
**Treasurer’s Report: –Sandie Maki

10: 15 AM – Old Business
• Murphy’s Green update – Karen/Steve
• Rec Hall C Kitchen update – Ron/Steve
• Revision of the Information Directory – Karen/Sandie/Janet
• Moss covered curbs committee – Email from Ann Bush
11:15 AM – New Business
• Appeal concerning painting of trim
• Addition to the Information Directory to give a heads up when homeowners install new windows or gutters how they should plan for future painting
• Organizing Guest Parking painting of strips for parking
• Energy trust Light bulbs
• Thank you for donation to the Rec Hall – Janet sweeper, Jan Vacuum
• Cleaning Fee charge for use of the Rec Hall? – Recent misuse

Addition of Agreement for the Pool use in conjunction to the use of the Rec Hall

11:30 AM – Open Forum
• Questions from Resident Attendees
• Questions from “Ask the Board”

What to do if you spot Honey Bees in CHOA

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Please note that Honey Bees have been spotted in CHOA.

Here is a note from one of our neighbors – “Yesterday, Sunday May 27th…….Memorial Day weekend I was sitting by the F & G Pool about 4:00 when I noticed a swarm of bees on the side of the pool house.  They just appeared and swarmed for 30 to 60 minutes and then gathered on a bush to rest.  I thought they looked like honey bees (and they were).  I know that we shouldn’t destroy bees……….just report them.  Well, on Memorial weekend you can imagine how hard is was to get ahold of anyone for a non-emergency call.  Finally, I was in touch with “Debbie” in Woodland Washington (Preservation Bee Keeping) who gave me a local # (503-649-8577).  A very nice lady came out and was very happy that no one had tried to destroy the bees.  She gathered them in a box and asked if she could leave it over night, since as the weather cools most of the bees will get in the box.  She came before 7:00am this morning and took her bees”.

In addition, there is a Daniel Kovac who also works with bees.  He can be contacted is 503-628-1236.

Please do not destroy Honey Bees.  Please call one of the two numbers in this Post if you see Honey Bees.

Charbonneau Country Club to host reception June 2nd at 3:00 for medically trained residents

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Please note that the “Charbonneau Country Club Emergency Preparedness Committee invites you to join them for a glass of wine and catered hors d’oeuvres at a social gathering for medically trained residents (i.e., nurses, doctors, paramedics).  This gathering will take place on Saturday, June 2nd, at 3pm on the Garden Terrace at the Country Club.  Please RSVP by May 25 to Karen at 503-694-2300 or karen@charbonneaucountryclub.com.  Please pass this invitation on to your Charbonneau neighbors who are also medically trained.  We look forward to seeing you there”.

 

How much does CHOA pay in Earthquake Insurance?

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At the Annual Meeting, the question was asked about how much of our recent premium increase in Insurance was related to Earthquake Coverage.

We heard back from Jay Puppo (our Insurance agent).   He said that 38% of our yearly premium is for earthquake coverage.

If you have further questions please connect with Jay at:

Jay Puppo State Farm Agency

Bus 503.582.8181

www.jaypuppo.com

See more about our Emergency Plan at this link. Click here.

When will the Pools open

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You may have noticed that the Pool furniture is out and the pool cover has been removed.

Per the Pool committee: Currently the Pools are being cleaned and will be ready and open on May 26th. Please have a great Memorial Weekend and enjoy your pool as you celebrate the start of the season

Crane Fly Application this Weekend

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We have noticed some areas of crane fly in the lawns marked by green on the map below. They will be treated this weekend and it is suggested you keep your animals off the lawns in these areas this weekend.
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Emergency Preparedness at CHOA

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Please note that a group of dedicated neighbors have developed a Disaster Preparedness plan to help all of CHOA in the case of a Disaster.   Below you will find some great information of what you need to do and who you need to contact.

Between May and July 2018, each household is being given a red booklet titled “Charbonneau Country Club Emergency Preparedness Plan,” in which you will find information about readiness planning for your own home.  In addition, there are specific, CHOA related materials included in the CCC packet for your reference and detailed below.

CHOA Disaster Plan

Core Principle: “Shelter in Place”

1 Stay in your home and take care of your family and household safety
2 Follow the guidelines in the CCC Emergency Preparedness Plan, starting with “What to Do NOW!
3 The CHOA Emergency Preparedness Team will gather at Rec Hall C, adjacent to the pool on Lafayette Way.
4 Emergency Preparedness Team members will begin checking all CHOA neighborhoods.
5 Households with the “HELP” sign displayed will be assisted first.
6 After assessing the impact of the disaster, the Emergency Preparedness Team members will develop a Disaster Response Plan.
7 The CHOA Disaster Response Plan details will be communicated either door-to-door or via available communication technology.

What To Do NOW!

  1. Take care of loved ones.
  2.  Protect your head, feet and hands.
  3. Check natural gas or propane.
  4. Shut off water at the house main.
  5. Place the HELP or OK sign.
  6. Put the fire extinguisher on the sidewalk.
  7. The CHOA Emergency Preparedness Team will gather at Rec Hall C and begin executing the Disaster Response Plan.
  8. Households with the “HELP” sign displayed will be assisted first.
  9. Details of The CHOA Disaster Response Plan will be communicated to you either door-to-door or via available communication technology.

CHOA Emergency Preparedness Team

Team Leader: Eric Hoem, 503-694-6036 (h), 503-341-3996 (c), erichoem@comcast.net

 

Neighbor- hood Captains Phone Email
A Schuyler Wallace (temporary) 503-694-8258 swallace@att.net
B Betsy Knudsen 503-694-8422 ebknudsen@comcast.net
C Bob Miller

Spence Vail

 503-840-0323

503-694-8388

 bkjcmiller@comcast.net

svail55@comcast.net
E Ty Kuhns 503-694-8120 kuhnst@msn.com
F Al Landis 503-550-7263 landisawl@gmail.com
G Mike Tewell 503-789-6833 mptewell@comcast.net

Sprinklers will be turned on this weekend

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Please note that we will be running the sprinklers on Saturday night (May 12th) and Monday (May 14th) at 50% because of the hot weather which is forecast. This isn’t the start of full-time watering.  That won’t start till the pumps go in the river probably late May or early June.

Per the Golf Course- ” We usually wait until were comfortable that the river levels won’t rise.  We think we can have the river pump operational within the next 1 – 2 weeks.  In the meantime, water as needed to maintain what you have, but encourage your landscapers to be judicious, I don’t think anything in the 10-day forecast will necessitate mid-summer type irrigation.

We’ll let you know when we have the pump in the river, we’re currently working through a couple logistical issues, but should have those resolved shortly”.

Danny Vandecoevering

Golf Course Superintendent

Spring Snail Alert

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Spring is here – and so are the snails who love to dine on our leafy green plants, especially hostas.  Garron has treated with an initial application of snail and slug bait. We are recommending that homeowners continue treating their plants to defeat these pests.