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.

Dear Wilderness Rim Owners:

Please note the following information for your records:

1. The WRA 2019-2020 Budget was mailed to all members this month and is posted in the owner portal.  If you did not receive your copy, please contact service@agynbyte.com.  There is no action requested of members unless you want to attend the budget ratification meeting, and there is no budget increase proposed.  Some points that the board wants to highlight:
   • The mailing satisfied the new Washington State law for member notification.  In the past, the budget and annual financial statements were presented together at the annual meeting in September.  Because of the new law, the timing changed.  The fiscal year ends June 30 and begins July 1.  Current monthly financial statements are available on the owner portal under the documents section.
   • The assessments that were formerly billed separately have now been combined.
   • The “3-Minute Executive Summary” is from the most recent reserve study, which is also available on the owner portal.  This is completed each year to satisfy Washington State law.  The board and management have reviewed current reserves and contributions and determined that funding is sufficient for the common areas.
2. Tenants and Landlords: Because WRA is a homeowners’ association, communication (including billing) is to the owners of each lot in Wilderness Rim.  As an owner, you are responsible for all bills.  The WRA Rules and Regulations for the Water System do not provide for billing tenants.  Tenant contact information should be provided to Agynbyte in case of water emergencies.
3. Summer is almost here which means water conservation and fire protection.  Some tips for ways to save water outdoors: leave the grass clippings on the lawn. They’re 90% water and provide nitrogen.  Also, water after 7:00 p.m. or before 10:00 a.m. to avoid excessive loss to evaporation.
4. The April-May water and assessment invoice payments need to be received by Agynbyte by June 28th to avoid late fees.  Please adjust your bank bill paying schedule or check mailing schedule to allow for at least 7 business days to process.  Water shut-off tags will be hung for members 45 days or more past due in July.  Questions? Contact water@wildernessrim.org.
5. Community garage sales are happening around the Rim Saturday, June 8.
6. Board positions currently available.  Want to make a difference in your community?  Volunteer to serve on the board of trustees.  Meetings are once per month and benefits include opportunities for personal and professional development as well as opportunities to meet your neighbors and influence the community in constructive ways. Your ideas for the betterment of the community may be enacted.  Contact trustees@wildernessrim.org.

Thank you!

Agynbyte LLC
14711 NE 29^th Place, Suite 101
Bellevue, WA 98007-7690
(425) 747-0146 | f. (425) 747-4169
www.agynbyte.com

The Board of Trustees was recently notified that PSE intends to install a new 110 foot pole, which will include equipment cabinets and six antennas for Verizon Wireless. Should you have any questions or concerns, owners are encouraged to contact the County directly using the contact information provided in the notice links below or Michael Kulich (206-477-9375, Michael.kulish@kingcounty.gov). The comment period ends on April 8.

WILRM SEPA Notice

SEPA document for proposed land use

Evaluation of Compliance with FCC Guidelines

On August 1, 2018, Judge Samuel Chung made an oral ruling granting a summary judgment in favor of the utilities. WRA is waiting on the written ruling and probable appeal by King County. The BOT will decide going forward if there is an appeal to suspend collection of KC RoW Rent until the appeal is over. The original $6.11 will be held in reserve.

Post WUC meeting, Mike Kenyon meet in person with King County Councilwomen Kathy Lambert to discuss Judge Chung’s ruling. She confirmed the Council is waiting for the written ruling and followed by Council’s legal staff recommendations as to the possible appeal.

On September 4^th, Judge Chung signed his ruling. The Seattle Times reports that King County plans to appeal to the Washing State Supreme Court. See link for article.

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/judge-rejects-king-county-plan-to-charge-utilities-rent-for-use-of-roads/

WUC recommends a letter campaign to King County Executive Dow Constantine mailto:kcexec@kingcounty.gov Main phone: 206-263-9600 Fax: 206-296-0194.  Please let Executive Constantine know no new fees, taxes, rent for Unincorporated King County before Wednesday, October 3^rd.   Thank you.

Here are the preliminary results from the 2018 Annual Meeting.  The vendor will be sending the full report of the results early next week.  An attorney will need review options to resolve the interdependence of the four voting items (2.2, 2.2.1, 4.3 and 4.6), one of which did not pass.  Invitations have been emailed to the top vote recipients for the Board and ARC.

TOTAL BALLOTS CAST:   124  (20% of membership)