Wednesday, April 13th, 2005, 6:00 PM

MINUTES

Call To Order

President Marc Jones called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm.

Minutes of Previous Meeting

President Marc Jones reviewed the previous meeting minutes. The minutes were approved as presented.

Review Current Financials

NW Business Exclusive, LLC - Ed Arevalo detailed the financials. The financials were approved as presented. Ed noted that the landscape line item was abnormally higher due to the landscape improvements throughout the community.

Landscaping Report

J’s Custom Landscape reported that within 1 to 2 weeks they would acquire the proper permits from the City of Vancouver to resume construction of the 3 entrance signs. He apologized for the delay and any inconveniences. He advised the Board that a tree in the small pocket park had been broken again so the Board agreed to remove the remainder of the broken tree and replace with sod.

Management Report

NW Management was not at attendance per the request of the Board of Directors. The Board unanimously agreed to terminate the contract with NW Management. The Board decided to table the parking violations and phone calls until the new Management Company could review the files and correct the errors in the violation letters.

President Jones stated that the record of Clearmeadows would be transferred to him and then in turn transfer the records to NW Business Exclusive, LLC.

Old Business

Dumpster Issues – The Board discussed the pros and cons of the “Dump-It” Day. The Board expressed more disappointment with the few owners that took advantage of the dumpsters and placed garbage and debris on the sidewalks next to the dumpsters. The Board agreed that they would not approve another Dump It Day. One owner expressed his concern with the Dump It Day. He stated that he did not participate in the event and requested that his dues be credited 1/416 of the cost of the dumpsters. The Board denied his request and agreed to discuss the possibility in consulting an attorney to interpret the CC&R’s to find out if the Board has such a right.
Street, trees and sidewalk inspection repair standards – This issue was tabled due to limited time.

New Business

Shed – This issue was tabled due to limited time.
Power Washer – This issue was tabled due to limited time.
Northwest Management Contract – President Jones explained to the owners in attendance that the contract with Northwest Management was terminated immediately.
Architectural Requests – The Board of Directors discussed and approved the pending Architectural Requests.

Open Forum

**Discussion ensued regarding the opinions of Dump It Day.

**One owner wanted to confirm if their Arch Request was approved.

**Two owners received violations for parking on the street. One of the owners will submit an Arch

Request to widen his driveway; the other owner will make arrangements not to park on the street.

**One owner expressed his concern with his neighbors’ dogs barking.

Adjournment

The Meeting was adjourned at 8:40pm.