Please see the attached notice from Fred regarding the upcoming water system project. Since it remains uncertain when there can be a BMA meeting, there will be additional information sent about future water system projects. Take good care!
Updates for BMA Meetings & Annual Assessment
The health and safety of the BMA community is the Board’s #1 priority. It was hoped that in May we could safely resume both Special meeting #2 for the bulkhead follow-up and the 2020 Annual meeting. That was an optimistic!
The Board debated virtually several options including a BMA virtual or outdoor (at a neighbor’s with social distancing) special meeting. Neither of these options met the criterion for effective communication for such an important topic as the bulkhead. As mentioned at the March 7 Special meeting, the follow-up would be for Q & A and to propose a vote on securing an engineering contract for the bulkhead.
At this time, given the Governor’s updated phase-in plan, the Board is hoping to have the in-person Special meeting # 2 in mid to late June with the same agenda. Followed by the 2020 Annual scheduled shortly thereafter, on another Saturday, to conduct regular BMA business.
You may be asking, “What about the annual maintenance assessment due by June 1?” Short answer: If we can hold the Annual meeting in June, the annual assessment due date would be extended until July 1. There are adequate funds to allow this extension. Bylaw 8.3 allows the use of contingency funds for a shortfall between Annual meetings. Longer answer – there will be an annual assessment increase proposed to offset increases in several operating expenses (water & trail). Of course, any change to the annual assessment (or special) must be approved by the membership.
The Board hopes this update is helpful and gives you information about BMA future plans. Please do not hesitate to reach out to any Board member if you have questions!
In Other BMA New: April 27 BLC Walkthrough was held with a follow-up communication to homeowners. The steps down to the beach were enhanced through the efforts of several community members. Check it out! On May 4, the beach access trail received a make-over (contracted cutting) and look fabulous!
All BMA Meetings Postponed
The Board hopes this finds you and your family well during these unusual times. At the Board meeting on 3/24 (via Zoom) it was decided to postpone all previously scheduled BMA public meetings until further notice. In addition to Governor Inslee’s Stay Home-Stay Healthy proclamation, the Board believes our decision to be in the community’s best interest. There will be no April 11 Special meeting or April 25 Annual meeting. Meetings will be rescheduled when it is safe to do so. Stay healthy and watch for the whales!
Special Meeting on March 7.
Materials for the March Special meeting are included below. The Bulkhead Replacement document was also sent electronically on February 24. We encourage you to have a copy of that document available for notetaking.
2020 Special Meeting: March 7
The Board and Bulkhead committee have collected information over the past 3 years from a variety of resources and vendors and are ready to present those findings.
The March special meeting will be held at the Camano Library.
CANCELLED on Jan. 21. Feb. 8 from 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. to allow Board and Bulkhead committee additional preparation time for presentation.
Saturday, March 7 from 1:30 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. to present information on the bulkhead repair/replace options, including engineering/design proposals. This will include materials options, overall costs and potential homeowners’ expense as we consider a plan of action. There may be a vote if the community wishes to pursue an engineering design bid for the work. A summary document will be sent electronically the week of February 17 to review prior to the meeting.
There will of course, be time for questions.
BMA Annual Meeting for 2020: Saturday, April 25: Camano Library. 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.