Neighbors,

Thank you to all who voted in the 2022 WRA election.

Trustees and Issues Vote:

Percent Voted: 24.84% (10% needed for quorum)

IRS Resolution: Passed 132-12
Minutes: Passed 137-7

Board of Trustee Candidates Elected:

Mike Kenyon – 129
Rick Acosta – 127
Dan Summers – 126

Write in candidates did not receive the affirmative approval of a majority of the owners who participated.

ARC Candidates Elected:

Mike Kenyon – 128
Jessica Besso – 136
Laurie Farmer – 129
Diana Summers – 125

Write in candidates did not receive the affirmative approval of a majority of the owners who participated.

Thank you again to all who were elected and participated in the process. If you would like to be a part of the board in the future, or on current committees, please contact service@agynbyte.com. Board meetings are usually the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7pm and open to all members.

Wilderness Rim Owners:

Due to significant snow still piled up over water meters at this time, the February billing cycle will use averages to calculate usage. This average will be calculated using both the September and November/December read numbers. 

Members do have the option of reading your own meter if you do not wish to have an average for this billing cycle. If a Member received a High Usage Notice, you are highly encouraged to self-read your meter.

If you wish to do so, please send your read numbers or a legible photo of the meter along with the date taken, address, and your account name/number to water@wildernessrim.org. Self reads must be received by January 23rd, 2022.

Thank you for your understanding.

Do you know where your water meter is?  Do you know it is probably in need of some TLC?  Per WRA’s water rules and regulations, access to your meter “shall not be blocked or obstructed in any way by fences, trees, shrubs, yard waste, vehicles, etc.   Members shall keep the area around meter boxes clear of trees, shrubs, weeds and debris to ensure that WRA meter readers can access the meter obtain an accurate reading.  Fences on the member’s property must have cutouts designed to allow access to WRA meters or other equipment.  Gates, with or without locks, are not permitted as a provision for reasonable access to WRA equipment.   WRA agents may use any reasonable means at their discretion to protect themselves from injury while attempting to read meters or operate WRA equipment.  WRA is not responsible for damage to any member’s fence, structure or vehicle that is obstructing the utility easement while performing work on WRA equipment.  Failure to provide clear access to WRA equipment may result in possible interruption of water service.  Charges will be applied to the member’s account if clearing of debris and vegetation is required.”

Bottom line:  please check your water meter and make sure it is accessible to the meter reader.  Please also make sure your house number is visible to the street.  Thank you for your cooperation.    

Neighbors,

Thank you to all who voted in the 2021 WRA election.

Trustees and Issues Vote:

Percent Voted: 29.73% (10% needed for quorum)

IRS Income Resolution: Passed 149-13

Board of Trustee Candidates Elected:

Melanie Foister – 147
Jim Besso – 141
Chris Eaton – 124
Alan Bruckner – 90

Write in candidates did not receive the affirmative approval of a majority of the owners who participated.

ARC Candidates Elected:

Mike Kenyon – 126
Jessica Besso – 125
Laurie Farmer – 123

Write in candidates did not receive the affirmative approval of a majority of the owners who participated.

Thank you again to all who were elected and participated in the process. If you would like to be a part of the board in the future, or on current committees, please contact trustees@wildernessrim.org. Board meetings are usually the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7pm and open to all members.

https://kingcounty.gov/depts/local-services/news/2021/20210623-fire-safety-burn-ban.aspx

King County Fire Marshal Chris Ricketts has issued a Stage 1 fire safety burn ban for the unincorporated areas of King County starting Thursday. The ban will remain in effect until further notice.

The weather forecast calls for temperatures in the mid-90’s throughout the weekend, with readings climbing to nearly 100 degrees Sunday. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for King County.

The Stage 1 fire safety burn ban applies to all outdoor burning, except for barbecues and small recreational fires in established fire pits at approved campgrounds or private property with the owner’s permission.

“Extreme heat and especially dry conditions have increased the risk of wildfire dramatically,” Ricketts says. “People in both rural and urban unincorporated areas need to use caution.”

Recreational fires still pose a risk, so their use shall be limited and respected accordingly. Ricketts says recreational fires must:

• Be built in a metal or concrete fire pit, such as those typically found in designated campgrounds, and not be used as debris disposal
• Be no larger than three feet in diameter
• Be located in a clear spot, free from any vegetation for at least ten feet in a horizontal direction and at least 25 feet away from any structure, and allow 20 feet of vertical clearance from overhanging branches
• Be attended at all times by an alert individual with equipment capable of extinguishing the fire

If your property is inside city limits, please contact your local jurisdiction for their requirements. This ban remains in effect until further notice.

With Fourth of July fireworks sales beginning across the county, Ricketts also reminds users to stay mindful of their surroundings when discharging fireworks.

It’s every individual’s responsibility to help prevent fires that destroy lives, property, and our wildlands. For more information, visit the Local Services Fire Marshal’s website.

Neighbors,

Thank you to all who voted in the 2020 WRA online election. With the COVID-19 restriction this year, the board chose to have online voting.

Trustees and Issue Vote:

Percent Voted: 33.22%

IRS Income Resolution: Passes 165 – 14

2019 Minutes: Passes 170 – 8

Candidate Vote Totals:

Rick Acosta – 165

Mike Kenyon – 121

Dan Summers – 116

Steve McDonald – 3

Marc Allen – 3

Jessica Besso – 2

Joyce Jansen – 1

Matthew Rourke – 2

None of the above – 1

Wes Erikson – 1

Melanie Foister – 1

Mike O’Niel – 1

Quorum Only Votes: 30

Paper Ballots: 2

ARC Vote:

Percent Voted: 31.00%

Candidate Vote Totals:

Jessica Besso – 125

Mike Kenyon – 118

Joyce Jansen – 5

Ernie Henrie – 3

Kitty Lynch – 3

Donna Campbell – 3

Cindy Yarnchak – 3

Lara Erikson – 2

Mia Buse Stone – 2

Melanie Foister – 2

Matt Rourke – 2

The following each got one vote: Chuck Kunesh, Mike Sterkel, Donna Greathouse, Ben Larson, John Kiske, Mark Smith, Matthew Rourke, Alan Bruckner, Doug Greathouse, Thomas Grisso, Brian Hawley, Katie Fiedler, Wes Erickson, Brad Summers, Jerrad Adams, Danny McCamish, Steve McDonald, Tawna Krieble, Jordan Berry, Sam Hernandez, Laurie Farmer, “Owner’s in the A frame two houses down from ours – towards the creek”

Quorum Only Votes: 44 Paper Ballots: 2

After consulting with legal, it appears that only the top two vote-getters for ARC would be elected, as the write in candidates “did not receive the affirmative approval of a majority of the owners who participated.”

Thank you again to all who were elected and participated in the process. If you would like to be a part of the board in the future, or on current committees, please contact trustees@wildernessrim.org. Board meetings are usually the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7pm and open to all members.