SAMMAMISH BEACH CLUB
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 23, 2019
The meeting was called to order by President, Perry England. Those present were: Vibhor Bhatt, Merrilee George, Michael Hensel, Orien Kuang, Jim LaForce and Rich Welnick. Those absent: Randy Farrow and John Raffetto.
Merrilee reviewed the financial statement. A discussion was held about the cost and feasibility of an upright
watercraft storage to allow more room on the beach. It was determined that this will be our main objective for
this year. Perry and Michael, along with other Board members, will pursue this project. With the expense ahead of us for patio removal and replacement and removal of the concrete block table, it was determined that our 2019 dues will be $150.
Discussion was held regarding possible scenarios for the patio: take out the table, put in pavers or have a flat
cement patio, transitioning down to the deck for an easy slope and additional landscaping. Several bids will be
obtained as quickly as possible to determine ballpark cost.
John would like to organize a work crew in late May to refurbish the swim platform with new floorboards and new carpet, along with a No Diving sign. He also asked for volunteers to move the anchors about 6 ft. offshore.
Several Board members offered to help with the project and just need to be contacted.
Items accomplished this year were:
Repaired fence & installed caps on pathway
Installed Recycle Sign for garbage can on deck
Replaced drain plugs on kayaks
Maintenance & bathrooms cleaned weekly, plants watered
Repaired gate lock
Installed ladder on swim platform
Landscape plants added by front gate
Additional hooks in storage shed for life vests
Everyone was asked if they were willing to remain on the Board. Perry announced that Randy had resigned and
will need a replacement; all others agreed to continue serving on the Board.
The date for the Annual Meeting was selected: MAY 9 at the Beach Club 6:30 pm. Refreshments will be served,
and everyone will be asked to bring chairs. The date for the Annual Barbecue will be JUNE 23 at 4:00 pm.
Other items discussed: Vibhor will take over maintaining the access codes and updates, Alexander Raffetto will
be asked to work the summer security and evening cleanup and Orien will advertise to get rid of the canoe.
Roger will be asked to repair the spring on the gate.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Merrilee George
Secretary