Snow Removal Contract: Rick informed the board tonight that he is bidding out the snow removal contract. The proposal in hand from Landscape Innovations is calculated on a man and truck hour basis. The new proposal will be calculated on a per push basis. This should give us greater control over the costs. Rick plans to bid out to Landscape Innovations, Liberty Landscaping and Carlos Garcia, a local small contractor. Bids will be in first week in November.

2006 Lawn care Contract: The lawn care contract will be bid out to several different contractors. Should be sent out before the end of this year.

2006 Budget Preparation: Rick provided a handout presentation. After much discussion, a budget was generally agreed upon, but not voted on. Additional information is needed. Once that information is gathered, a special meeting will be called within 2 weeks to have a final BOD vote.  Click here to view minutes of that Special Meeting.

Email Issues: Rick asked for a general agreement that we limit "between meetings" emails to general correspondence and emergency business. Other BOD members generally agreed. No vote necessary.

Annual Meeting November 7 – Four Open Board Positions - Reservations have been made and fees paid for November 7, 7:30 – 10:30 Pm, Quince Orchard High School. Rooms have changed to 232 – 237. There are four board member positions up for reelection or nominations from the floor for new candidates. Eileen will prepare an announcement letter and proxy and get it to Rick. Rick will obtain owners list from ABS to validate voters. Jerry will prepare ballots.

Semi Annual Fall Inspection Scheduled: The community walk-through is scheduled for Sunday October 30 at 3 pm.