Neighborhood Watch Report:  Sometime between Sunday evening- 11:00 pm, 1/20/13  and Tuesday morning - 6:00 am, 1/22/13,  someone entered the cab of a truck outside The Dahlquist home at 13404 SE 342nd.  A suitcase with fishing gear and clothing, binoculars, tackle gear and other sentimental items were taken.  Value was between $2,000-$3,000.  A police report has been filed.  If you saw anything suspicious please contact Jeff Dahlquist or the King County Sheriff's department.

Highland Meadows Homeowners Association

2013 Annual Meeting

Thank you, Mark and Sally Sternard, for again hosting the Annual Homeowners meeting on Thursday January 17, 2013 at 7pm.

Those in attendance were:

Board Members                                                       

President: Willie Webster                                          

V. Pres: Dennis Saxon (absent)                                               

Secretary: Donna Wandler                                         

Treasurer: Debbie Eng-Coe                                        

Cluster 1: Ryan Blow                                                   

Cluster 2: Mark Sternard                                           
Cluster 3: Dan Surber (absent)                                  
Cluster 4: Jackie Holden (absent)                              
Cluster 5: Tanja Martinson (absent)                          
Cluster 6: Cindy Squires                                             
Cluster 7: Maureen High (absent)                               
Cluster 8: Nancy Ackerman                                        
Cluster 9: Debbie Bengeult                                         

 Homeowners

Karla Webster

Buffy Schrag
Albert Kristek
Mary Ann Kristek
Pamela Powell
 Jim McDonald
Irene McDonald
Cole Hodgson
Stephanie Axworthy
Ann Piraino
Mike Piraino
Donna Hall
Mike Coe

The minutes of the past meeting were approved as written.

Treasurer’s Report:  Pamela Powell and Diane Kremsner conducted the annual audit and reported the books in order. (Thank you for your help!) Debbie reported a balance of $4,346.86.

The 2013 assessment dues will be mailed By Feb. 1.

Old Business:

Safety Committee:  Work is being done on repositioning one of the cameras

Landscape Committee: Nancy reported that the 16 year old riding lawn mower was tuned up but will need to be replaced in the near future.  Lighting was repositioned on the bike path. (Thanks Jerry and Frank) A short segment of fencing will be replaced at the site. (We’re looking into some materials that provide a softer landing!)

 Covenants Committee:  Donna recommended that any future revision of the By-Laws include the wording of the 1986 By-Laws concerning exempt lots.  (In effect, it says that exempt lot owners who choose to pay dues will enjoy the same privileges of HMHA membership as other members of the homeowners association)

 Neighborhood events and Recreation: The board will review the information on the benches at the next meeting. 

 Neighborhood Directory Updates: The Directory Cover Drawing Contest is now open for children 12 years and under who live in Highland Meadows. Please submit all drawings (with child’s name, age and address) to Willie Webster by the March 15.  First place is $25. and 2^nd place is $15.  (Homeowner dues must be current to participate in any homeowner sponsored contests.)

Karla Webster will work with Roxie to download the directory files into her own program.  A tear-out sheet will be included in future directories for updates, however, this year a form will be included with the minutes. Please return yours to your cluster rep.

 Christmas Lighting Contest:  Congratulations to this years winners! 1^st Place: Pete and Tamara ($75), 2^nd Place: Monica Simmons ($50), 3^rd Place: Joe and Kelly Gustafson ($25)

Fire Dist. #44 Santa Truck: Another huge success!  Thanks to all who donated food and stood in line for pictures with Santa!  (Board note: call in Sept. to be placed on their calendar)