BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PRESIDENT JIM BRUNO (2006)*
360-426-4175
jbruno8876@aol.com
VICE PRESIDENT LOWELL MAHUGH (2007)
DOCK COMM. 360-275-8135
SECRETARY/ LINDA PRYOR (2008)
TREASURER 360-275-2253
lpryor@wavecable.com
BRIDGE COMM. PEG STOCK (2007)
360-426-1138
pegjstock@msn.com
WATER COMM DAVID HARE (2006)
360-277-3735
BEACH COMM. IRIS HARE (2006)
360-277-3735
ROAD COMM. KIM CIMMERY (2008)
360-275-5185
kcimmery@vcmails.com
*term of office
Our Board meets six times a year on the first Saturday of every even month. The next meeting is on December 3rd, 9 AM at the home of Jim Bruno (1440). Members may attend and/or contact a Board Member about a particular issue you would like discussed. You can also contact the Board at treasureisland44@yahoo.com
THANK YOU!
When we list the Club’s assets, volunteers should head the list!
Our appreciation and THANKS to…..Rod Wilkinson for creating the Club’s web site and keeping it updated; Mardie Oberle for all the work she did to provide members with issues of the Club’s newsletter, The Chest; Don and Darcy Russell for repainting all the speed bumps; Lowell Mahugh for all the work he has done at the dock facility; Margaret Clarey for the many hours she spent pruning and clearing brush on the road shoulders; Dave Hare for building a beautiful new bulletin box to replace the old one at the signal light; Al and Pat Richmond for their continued care of the water tank lots; Dave Hare and Lowell Mahugh for making repairs to the picnic shelter roof and picnic tables; Ron Michaels for the use of his super high-powered leaf blower; the group who attended a work party devoted to pruning and clearing brush on the embankments coming up the hill – Ken and Cheryl McCoy, Gary Longmire, Lowell Mahugh, Margaret Clarey, and Ray Sanchez; and all the anonymous helpers who cleaned up the debris on the roadsides after the July 4th celebrations.
The July 4th parade has become a time-honored tradition on the island and we have a time-honored chairperson in Helena Rowse. She has chaired the parade for the past 14 years! She purchases the prizes for the Club, recruits the judges, and is the all-around organizer who makes the parade happen. Many thanks to Helena for the wonderful job she has done organizing this event that has brought enjoyment to so many. Next year, Helena will be chairing the parade for the last time before her ‘retirement.’
The annual potluck picnic is another island tradition that wouldn’t have evolved without the help of volunteers. Recruiting someone to chair this event is often unsuccessful, but there are three ladies who consistently volunteer to make up for the lack – Elaine Frigone, Madonna Henwood, and Maureen Butterfield. We owe them our thanks for keeping this tradition alive.
NEW MEMBERS
We have a total of 204 property owners on the island (collectively owning a total of 251 lots). Of these, only 67 are permanent residents. There are presently 39 undeveloped inside lots on the island and 8 undeveloped waterfront lots.
Property has been changing hands at an unprecedented rate this last couple of years – 10 properties last year and 9 so far this year. Our new members this year:
January 2005
Calvin & Elizabeth Schnell sold 411E to
Barry Wilcox
May 2005
Mary Parker sold 1521E to
Joseph Nessinger & Shane Coffelt
June 2005
Jan Beernink sold 961E to
Bob & Morina Dustan
Burrell Baker sold 341E & 361E to
Mark & Carol Emery
July 2005
Jeff & Sarah Eggleston sold 230E & 250E to
Jo Shepherd
August 2005
Lawrence & Patricia Campbell sold 321E to
Douglas & Mary Casady
Ron & Margaret Waddell sold 781E to
Eric Carnrite
September 2005
Paul Heath & Susan Ivie sold 1531E to
Shane Coffelt & Kelly Rojas
October 2005
June Clark sold 1141E to
James & Theresa De Ora
BUSINESS REPORTS
BRIDGE INSPECTION
Every time the bridge is scheduled for an inspection, the board is faced with the challenge of getting the understructure cleaned. The last time we got a bid for this chore from an outside contractor the estimate was $4,500.00! The alternative is volunteer effort and these are not fun work parties to attend – it’s a huge and unpleasant project.
This past summer Taylor Shellfish Company (Shelton) heard of this project through our bridge commissioner, Peg Stock, and they volunteered to clean our bridge! This was done for us in the spirit of promoting community relations in this area. The original plan was to use their salt-water pressure washer, but that technique didn’t work out. They purchased scrapers and 6 of their employees spent several days, from their barge and in the mud, scraping the mussels and barnacles from the pilings and timbers. The Club purchased space in the Shelton Mason Journal (July 21) to thank them for their generous contribution and the excellent job they did.
The bridge was inspected by Sargent Engineers on July 21st and was found to be “generally in satisfactory structural condition.” Maintenance and minor repair recommendations were made. The inspector did express some concern about the timber pile caps (cross timbers on top of the pilings that support the roadway). Water staining could be seen on most of the caps – this is one indication that decay could be present. The inspector recommended that another inspection be conducted within the next year, focused primarily on the timber caps and the tops of the timber piles. An under-bridge inspection truck will be needed to conduct a thorough inspection of these areas that are not accessible from the ground. For routine inspections, which are done every two years, a 20 foot ladder is used. The last time the pile caps were inspected (using a boom truck) was 1997.
The Board of Trustees will be addressing the repair recommendations made by the inspector and will be scheduling an in-depth inspection to be conducted early next year. Bridge closures will be expected during the inspection – members will be notified of the schedule as far in advance as possible.
The west approach to the bridge has some uneven settlement and wear that creates vehicle impact to the structure and pilings. The inspector recommended removal of the uneven asphalt and if necessary grinding down the abutment wall to provide a smooth entry for vehicles. The Club will be working on coordinating this project with Mason County – they have indicated that repaving Treasure Island Road (from the intersection with the Loop to the bridge entrance) will be included in the Grapeview Loop Project.
When the county is finished paving, the Club will pursue a suggestion made by several members to spruce up the mainland entrance with some plantings.
DOCK REPORT
Lowell Mahugh is not only our Dock Commissioner, but also a one-man work crew! He has gone above and beyond the call of duty with regard to overseeing our dock facility. Lowell installed a new box for the sign-up sheet, repainted the ‘Loading Zone’ lettering on the float, scraped and cleaned the pilings and timbers supporting the pier, replaced deteriorated cross bracing timbers, and installed some supporting braces under the gangway surface. His current project is replacing posts (that support the handrail) on the pier and installing additional horizontal rails. Another of his ongoing projects is eradicating the hawthorne trees growing in the lower dock area.
The braces under the gangway were added as a temporary measure because the marine plywood surface is beginning to soften. The Board is making plans to replace it before next year’s boating season. An expanded metal surface may be installed (as opposed to marine plywood) and a slide-plate at the bottom of the gangway to accommodate the handicapped has been suggested.
Lowell reports the dock facility was used very courteously by Club members this past year and this is appreciated by all concerned. A noticeable increase in the number of members honoring the request to ‘sign-in’ is also appreciated.
ROAD REPORT
The roadways are in good condition with the exception of a couple of small areas where the asphalt is in need of repair and/or sealant. Upcoming projects will also include improving drainage ditches in at least two locations and installing more speed limit signs. The signs will be installed on existing posts, back to back with existing signs so the speed limit will be visible from both directions of travel.
COMMUNITY PROPERTY
Overseeing the management of the Club’s property to ensure that it is used fairly by all residents can be quite a challenge for your Board of Trustees! The most difficult property to regulate is the road and road shoulders. The Club owns a 40 foot right-of-way around the island, 18 feet of which is paved. This leaves approximately 11 feet on either side of the pavement that is Club property. The roadway does meander off-center in places, so this is not always an exact measurement, however, all property borders are behind the utility poles.
Obviously a strict ‘No Parking’ policy cannot be enforced for the road shoulders because there are times that all the guests need somewhere to park. Overflow parking is permitted. But, in fairness to all members, use of the right-of-way and other Club owned parking areas for daily parking and/or the storage of boats, boat trailers, extra vehicles, motor homes, etc. is not permitted. Every property owner should have enough parking space for all of their own vehicles on their own property. Also, these areas are not to be used as staging areas for construction and/or landscaping projects.
Please remember the following points if you are making alterations to the Club’s right-of-way bordering your home: 1) Be sure you know where the water line is before you dig. 2) Plan ahead! Remember that the Club has the right to access the water line if necessary – even if that means removing plants, pavement, or concrete! 3) Our paved surface is narrow. The immediate road shoulder should be left unobstructed so vehicles can move off the pavement if necessary. 4) Do not plant trees on the right-of-way. They contribute to storm debris on the roadway and, more importantly, the tree roots will eventually damage the asphalt.
For those residents who seem to be unaware of the Club’s rules, unlicensed vehicles and/or drivers are not permitted on the roadways. This includes go-carts, mini-bikes, golf carts, ATV’s, etc. Our insurance carrier stresses enforcement of this regulation as the Club’s associated liability is significant.
BEACH REPORT
The beach/picnic area is in good shape. Dave Hare and Lowell Mahugh recently replaced some of the lower bracing boards on the picnic tables that were showing signs of rot. They also replaced damaged shingles on the shelter roof.
Upcoming projects include constructing new fire pits and doing some excavation work on the embankment behind the shelter. As it is now, the embankment allows easy access to the shelter roof and climbing up there is a popular activity for many children. Moving the embankment back should eliminate the need to constantly replace shingles!
We still have a problem with people bringing their household garbage down to the beach as a means of disposal. The garbage can at the picnic area is for picnic garbage ONLY. Please be sure that guests who use your residence are aware of this.
SECURITY REPORT
Security Officer Rodger Pryor reported there have been no serious problems with regard to Club property during this past year. There has been a noticeable decrease in incidents involving people jumping off the bridge. Problems following parties hosted by teenagers at the beach area early last summer (vandalism to mailboxes and reckless driving) were dealt with by restricting those particular hosts from usage of the picnic area.
Rodger reported an attempted break-in in progress at a private residence in February to which the Sheriff responded. The (absent) homeowner did not want to press charges as the break-in was unsuccessful, but hopefully the offender passed the word that Treasure Island is not an ‘easy mark.’ Early this past summer, a member reported beer and tools were taken from their summer cabin and in July a home burglary was highly publicized in the local newspaper. This was not a random burglary (perpetrators knew the victim) and was concluded with arrests and sentencing.
Be aware and take precautions – some folks don’t want to pay the price for fuel at the pumps! Two full gasoline cans were stolen from a member’s property (late July) and a contractor reported that gas had been siphoned from a vehicle he left parked along the roadway overnight.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
Recent Grapeview community meetings have focused on organization of Neighborhood Watch programs. Jackie Longmire has volunteered to help organize a program on the island, serving as Watch Captain and recruiting volunteers. Participants in the program are simply asked to look out for suspicious activity in their neighborhood, and report that activity to law enforcement and to each other. The Watch Captains who represent our surrounding neighborhoods attend regular meetings to compare notes and share information.
Although Neighborhood Watch focuses on the prevention of residential burglary, its effects are far reaching in achieving a stronger community - as well as making people feel more secure. If you are interested in participating, please give Jackie a call at 275-3697. A Neighborhood Watch sign has been purchased and will soon be installed on the island.
Between the local Sheriff’s Department, Island Security Officer, and Neighborhood Watch Program, we have a strong security network in place for our community. The protocol for reporting an incident should be as follows:
1. Call the Sheriff 911
2. Call Security Rodger Pryor 360-801-6534 cell phone or 360-275-2253 home phone
3. Report the incident to Neighborhood Watch Captain Jackie Longmire 360-275-3697
Note: If you are hesitant to bother the Sheriff with what might be suspicious activity, don’t hesitate to call Rodger. If he does not recognize the vehicles or people involved and determines there is cause for alarm, he will then notify the Sheriff.
YOUR WATER ‘BILL’
The portion of your Dues that supported operation and maintenance of our system last year was $48.50 per lot. That includes the water staff payroll, utilities for the electrical components, water related administrative costs, repairs, etc. If we include half of what each lot paid into the Asset Replacement Fund ($72.50) the total cost was $121.00. Our average cost over the last 8 years was $125.78 (includes ARF).
CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL
And How It May Affect YOU!
State law requires water systems to create and implement a cross-connection control (CCC) program to protect the water system from the risk of contamination. Your board of trustees and water system staff have devoted many hours this past year towards development of this program.
Program implementation starts with the adoption of a Cross Connection Control Policy. This written policy describes how the water system intends to comply with the law and details the program purpose, definitions, responsibilities, procedures, and enforcement actions. Our Policy was reviewed by an attorney (Mentor Law Group, Seattle) to ensure that it meets all the requirements of the Department of Health. The Club’s By-Laws were also reviewed to ensure that the Club has the necessary authority to implement the program. The board adopted the Policy by motion at the June board meeting. You can view this document on the Club’s web site at www.treasureislandcc.org.
While working on the written policy, another element of the CCC program was begun - each water service connection has to be evaluated to identify any actual or potential connection that could allow backflow into the system. A ‘Water Use Questionnaire’ was sent out to each member during the summer of 2004. If your response indicated that there may be a potential contamination risk on your property, you will soon be contacted by our Water System Manager, Skip Beahm. The law requires that this program be conducted by a state certified CCC Specialist. Fortunately for us, Skip is certified for this.
Skip will need to make appointments with these property owners to survey the situations and determine whether there is an actual or potential health hazard posed on the distribution system. If there is a risk of contamination from a property owner’s plumbing system, the hazard will be assessed and rated (from low to high). If a backflow prevention assembly is needed, it will be the customer’s responsibility to purchase and install the device. Skip will provide direction on the type required (determined by the hazard rating).
Once installed, these assemblies must be tested each year to be sure they are still working. Skip is certified for this program element also and will be conducting the tests. Depending on the location of the device, he may need to make appointments to gain access. Some devices are installed directly downstream of the connection itself and would be on the utility easement. Other devices may be located on private property – for instance many automatic sprinkler systems already have backflow assemblies built in.
There is no cost to the members for the services of our employee (Skip) to conduct the survey or to perform the annual testing. However, the property owner who presents the hazard will be required to pay for the device and installation themselves.
You can find more information on backflow and/or view the Water Use Questionnaire on the Club’s web site. www.treasureislandcc.org
Q & A
What if I don’t want to allow the Club’s water system staff access to my property for a CCC survey?
You can hire a certified CCC Specialist of your choice to conduct the survey (at your cost). The same applies for the required annual testing of the device – you can hire and pay for a certified Backflow Assembly Tester. Survey and/or testing reports must be submitted to the Club.
What if I don’t allow access to my property and I don’t take care of it myself and have reports submitted to the Club?
In a case of the ‘unknown,’ the Club cannot assume that there is no hazard. In order to confidently ensure that the water supply is protected, one has to assume that there may be a hazard and act accordingly to comply with the law. The Club will install a backflow prevention assembly on the water connection (on the utility easement so property access is not an issue). The property owner will be billed for the cost - the Club’s by-laws provide for collection enforcement
What if the Club does not comply with the state’s law regarding Cross Connection Control Programs?
For starters, the system would be ‘red-tagged,’ which in essence ‘red-tags’ every property on the island. No building permits would be issued and re-financing or selling property would not be possible. Continuing non-compliance with the law can result in state imposed fines of up to $5,000 per day per violation. Ultimately, the state can ‘take-over’ the system and ownership and control would be given to a local Public Utility District.
ANOTHER NEW LAW!
At the Annual Meeting, Dave Hare reviewed key elements of the state’s proposed Water Use Efficiency Rule which was scheduled for final approval by December of this year. As presently written, this rule will require all systems to monitor and report distribution system leakage (allowing 10% or less). Service meters on all connections will be required by the state within 12 years of the rule adoption.
How do you measure leakage from an underground system? The meters on our wells keep track of how much water is pumped into the system. Meters on each service connection will tell us how much water was actually used. Comparing these readings will indicate how much water is being lost through leakage in the distribution system.
Due to the amount of comments received and issues raised on the first writing of the Water Use Efficiency rule, the Department of Health is delaying its adoption until June 2006. An economic analysis is being conducted and a second writing of the rule will follow as well as the opportunity for testimony.
ENGINEERING STUDY
For the purpose of long-term financial planning, an engineering study of the water system has been completed. An estimate of $765,000.00 was provided for replacement, including upgrades to bring the system up to code; replacement of all mains with 6 inch lines, installation of booster pumps to increase pressure for both residential and fire protection systems, and installation of backflow prevention assemblies on every connection.
We asked the engineer about the feasibility of a long-term renovation plan (to complete different phases of the project over a 20-year time span). He recommended that the renovation be approached as one complete project – the more separate phases the project is divided into, the higher the overall costs.
ASSET REPLACEMENT FUND
Details on the Asset Replacement Fund are available from Linda Pryor, Club Secretary/Treasure.
4th of July Treasure Island Parade 2005
The Annual Parade began at the South end of the Island at 2 o’clock.
It was a nice sunny day with lots of participation.
Entrants decorated boats, cars, tractors, trailers, wagons, bicycles, and strollers
in groups, and individually with clever themes and enthusiasm.
Parade Judges & Volunteers were: Helena Rowse, Chairperson Terri White, Cheryl and Ken McCoy, Maureen Butterfield, Kathleen Arnold, Inez and Charles Swanson, Lisa van Dam, Patty Mayer, Joan Shelman, Gloria and Bill Riley, and Jack and Ronanne Riley.
Thank you to Ross and Wetzel Families for help with parade set-up.
Special thanks to the families and friends that gathered to cheer and applaud the Parade participants around the Island parade route. Prizes and Medals were awarded following the Parade to Judges’ favorites and candy was given out for everyone.
JUDGES PARADE FAVORITES:
Best Float Group: “Marie’s Covered Wagon Gang” – Roger Hansen Family
“Pirates of Treasure Island” – Butterfield/Shelman Families Grandchildren
Most Unusual: “Diamonds in America” – (Neil Diamond) Richard Harder and Family
“Chain Gang” – Island Kids of Families: Mayer, van Dam, Flett, Johnson
Speical Mention: “Hot Rod Fourth” – (Red Auto) Russ Fogering / Jeff Bennett friend
“Recyclable” & “Get Clam” – Bailey and Chloe / Williams Daughters
Costume Adult: Lisa DeVries – Weber Family friend
Mark Weber – Weber Family, owner
Costume Teen: MacKenzie Weber – Weber Family daughter
Lucas Messenger – Weber Family friend
Costume Kid: Rachel Crowe – Hauser Family Granddaughter
Leif Hansen – Hansen Family son
Costume Toddler: Gray Perry – Friauf Family Grandson
Mary Gage – Graunke/Barrea Family
Best Bicyclist: Paige Huggins – Pugh Family Granddaughter
Alexis Earle – Deibel Family Granddaughter
“Little” Bicyclist: Noah & Seth Remington – Watland Family Great-Grandchildren
Madeline & Calvin Jones – Jones Family Grandchildren
Best Pet: “Blackberry” – (Rachel Crowe dog owner) – Hauser Family
“Muki & Kai” – (Beagles) – Tracy Family Dog
Cutest Kid Award: Nathan & Gracie Erickson – Erickson Family
2005 FUN RUN/WALK
On behalf of the Popich Family Race Committee, thank you for supporting the
3rd Annual Treasure Island Fun Run/Walk.
With your help we raised $1798.00. In the last three years we have donated a total of $6338.72 to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and we hope to continue the tradition of supporting cancer research in the future.
This year we had a record turnout of 150 participants
with exciting finishes in every division.
3 Mile Run - Males
First Place: Sterling Stock with 19 min 59 sec
Second Place: Marc Bauman with 20 min 08 sec
3 Mile Run – Females
First Place: Joyce Yi with 22 min 53 sec
Second Place: Annika McMeekin with 23 min 40 sec
3 Mile Run – 12 and under
Winner: James Bauman with 25 min 21 sec
1.5 Mile Run – Males 16 and under
First Place: Eric Johnson with 12 min
Second Place: Andy Rowland with 13 min 05 sec
1.5 Mile Run – Females 16 and under
First Place: Rachel Seibert with 12 min 30 sec
Second Place: Kirsten Johnson with 13 min 30 sec
Family Race
First Place: Team of Hunter, Riley, Sydney, and Amy
Second Place: Sonia Klouse and Family
Third Place: Diebel Family
Thank you again for your support!
