Estates of Bradley Park

Bradley Park Estates
Homeowners Association Board
Board Meeting August 8, 2011

The meeting was called to order at 7:10 PM by the President, Sharon Cook. Attendees were board members Sharon Cook, Leon Leonard, Karen Purvis, Maureen Walsh, Don Kelley, Marilyn Fangman, and Sam Radakovitz. Also attending was Bob Cook, D&D Chairman.

Secretary’s Report. The minutes of the July 18 board meeting were approved as amended.

Monument Sign. The board looked at the locations for signs to be sure there was enough room in front of the fence on each side. The board voted to put up two signs. A committee of Sharon, Maureen, Marilyn, Karen and Leon will go to the sign shop Tuesday, August 9 at 12:45 to look at colors and other design features. After that visit, Don will contact the sign company to authorize the purchase.

D and D Committee. Letters will be sent based on the observations during the walk around. There have been noise complaints about renters that have been addressed with the owners. Any complaints received by board members should be shared with the board.

Special Projects Committee. Sam got information about block watch from Ryan at the Puyallup PD. He will post information on the website.

Fence Repairs. Homeowners are responsible for repairing their fences, even the outside fence on 7th if they are damaged. The HOA will be responsible for painting the fence.

Agenda for Next Meeting. Requirement for D&D approval for trim repainting will be discussed. Policy regarding outside fence replacement will be discussed.

Meeting Dates. The next meeting will be September 12th 7 PM at Marilyn’s home, 504 29th Avenue.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 PM.

Mark your calendars! Friday July 15th from 6pm to dusk will be the neighborhood annual picnic! Come meet your neighbors and enjoy some food … and bring a dessert if you want!

UPDATE: The Picnic was great, over 30 people came out for food, chatting, and fun!

Here’s the list of upcoming board meetings:

June 13   7pm   @  Marty & Maureen’s              2819 5th St.SE

July  18   7pm   @  Leon & Janet’s                       2820 6th St.SE

August  08   7pm   @  Sam’s                                    512 29th Ave.SE

September  12   7pm    @  Wayne & Marilyn’s           504 29th Ave.SE

October  17   7pm    @  Bob & Sharon’s                    2807 5th St.SE

November  14   7pm    @  Karen’s                                510 28th Ave.SE

December   No Meeting Scheduled

Save the date! The annual meeting is coming up soon:

More information will be sent out soon, check your mail boxes, and back here!

The Public Works Department will be finishing installation of the signs the week of December 6-10.

The new parking changes have been delayed due to the storm, from the city:

In the last week, significant storm events have impacted staff workload in the City of Puyallup Public Works Department.  The Public Works staff most impacted by unexpected weather events are the same employees who perform our sign production and installation.  Regrettably, the initial December 1 timeline for installing “No Parking” zones will be pushed back due to the sanding, de-icing, ploughing, and storm clean up needed to protect public safety at this time.

As soon as we hear of a new start date for the updating parking changes we’ll let folks know.

As we are all too aware the days are darker and shorter, winter is coming. It is time to prepare. We will all be raking, trimming, weeding and cleaning house. Getting ready to snuggle in when the wind, rain and snow make their annual appearance. Moss was noted on many roofs this spring; in most cases it is still present. The white trim on some of our homes needs to be repainted, some of our shake siding has also lost its color.

Your HOA Board responded to complaints of lack of visibility as you leave the development at 7th St. S.E. Overgrown bushes were removed on the left side for better view of oncoming traffic. Reports of vagrants sleeping between bushes and the fence on the right side required replacement as well.

A reminder, dogs are not allowed off leash in the development. Your dog may be friendly to family and friends but protective when approached by others. We are working on providing “pooper scooper bags” in several locations. Our common areas provide a place for recreation for adults and children.

Recently all homeowners and residents of the Cottages and Estates of Bradley Park were invited to attend a meeting held by the City of Puyallup to discuss proposed parking changes in our neighborhood. The parking changes were prompted by renewed safety concerns. Our neighborhoods are becoming overflow parking for Bradley Lake Park users. Please see the mailed brochures regarding on street parking changes in our neighborhood as announced by the City of Puyallup. These restrictions will take place December 1st and limit on street parking to one side of the street according to the map on the brochure.

We have made great progress in collecting e-mail addresses to be used by our Block Watch (which is being reformed) and for general notifications. Please be assured of utmost confidentiality.

Thank you all for sharing your ideas, for making us aware of your concerns and for being good neighbors. We want everyone to be proud of our neighborhood.