The Forest Gazette
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on the Board:
Click here to email the maintenance guys
with maintenance issues:
The guys will ALWAYS schedule non-emergency approved jobs into their weekly work schedule
however emergent projects will always be their first priorty.
The maintenance guys work for the Association, not individual residents, so please respect that and make requests though
the proper channels. A desire to have something done is not an automatic guarantee, staff and the Board will decide if it is
an appropriate action to take and owner will be notified if it is not appropriate. Abuse of the request system will be dealt with
by a Board action.
Work Requests:
If you wish to e-mail a work request in, it must have the following information--
the date/your name/building and unit number/phone number or e-mail address for contact if questions/then
explain the issue you are requesting the work order to address. (see above for rules regarding this)
If you have an emergency, call Targa at 253-815-0393 as they have a 24 hour number for emergencies and they have
a list of qualified people to handle different emergent situations.
Targa has found a new office building that is quite a bit larger to accommodate and serve clients better. It is still in
Federal Way and just down the road from our current office. Below is the new address.
720 S 348th St. ste. A Federal Way WA, 98003
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Renting by owners:
The votes were tallied and it was voted down 74 against and 21 for and 59 did not return ballots. Therefore there will be no
renting of unit by owners allowed in Colonial Forest based by a majority vote .
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First phase of repaving is completed!
We will notify you again when the second phase will begin next year.
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Good news for those homeowners who have a cell phone for their only phone____ you can have your cell phone programmed
to open the gate like land lines can. You just need to call Justin at Targa ( go to Contact button on this web site and scroll to the
bottom)
or e-mail Justin@targarealestate.com and give him your cell phone number. Caution: make sure it is a local number as your landline
would be as Guardian Gate will charge you $10.00 an opening if you have a number that would be long distance to our area I am told.
Attention all home owners:
It has come to the attention of The Board that some home owners have been giving our crew a hard time and telling them how to do
their jobs, this is STRICTLY PROHIBITED! You will address all questions and complaints about the work or conduct of our grounds
staff to The Board in writing ONLY with the name of the reporter! We will address the issues, make the appropriate determinations
on each.
We have a good reliable staff who go out of their way to be accommodating and do a good job and it is not the home owners position
to critique their work or instruct them how to do it, that is the position of The Board and John Halvorson oversees them on the
Boards behalf.
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If you would like to have a Block Watch, let the Board know!
We have had cars come in here either when the gates were open for those few hours or they follow someone in.
They park and soon another car pulls up next to them and they exchange something then they both drive out. Some
have observed they drive around seemingly lost as they do not know how to exit like someone who lives here or
is a familiar visitor. We believe they are drug dealers exchanging drugs to customers or something not legal and are
using our community to hide from prying eyes of the law possibly.
It is also illegal for a resident to knowingly allow someone in their home to do illegal activity ( see new R&Rs).
We have had a few concerned residents let us know of both but we need to form a block watch so we can keep on top
of these things and let them know we are watching and aware in our community by posting a block watch sign on the
premises and this has to be a community venture as it effects us all.
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Here is a web site that offers free stuff in South King County. I am putting a link to that web site so you can try it out. It is an
interesting place to get free stuff you can use and help someone out that wants it gone.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freecyclesouthkingcounty_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Want to volunteer and help a child at the same time?
The Federal Way School District has a way:
Communities in Schools of Federal Way is seeking volunteer mentors for their one-to-one mentoring program. For more information,
please visit www.cisfederalway.org or contact Mentor Program Coordinators Rachel Perovsek rachelp@federalwaychamber.com
or Doug Baxter dougb@cisfederalway.org .
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Something interesting a resident wanted to suggest we all do to save money and be responsible and maybe you will want to give it a
try:
Put a bottle full of water in your toilet (s) tank to displace some water after a flush and it will end up using less water and saving us
all money indirectly as we pay the water bill as part of our dues. An interesting idea and if we had others as well, it would be a way
of us contributing to the community here........something to consider!!
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PSE free offers:
PSE cannot schedule the time but only promise the day they will come for the free install of lightbulbs/shower heads and water
heater pipe wraps.
Please consider doing the vinyl windows and possibly adding more insulation as those who did were very thankful as it saved them
on energy costs. You can also get a tax credit still as well as the PSE rebate, so it is still financially a sound investment all the way
around.
To contact PSE consultants about Window replacement or added insulation, the insulation determination is a case by case call PSE
or Michael Niall for scheduling of this.
Michaels information is: michael.niall@ecosconsulting.com or 206-623-0578.
If you were missed or still want the free items from PSE let me know by calling me or e-mailing me from the web site. I will need
your name, building and unit number and phone number otherwise you may be missed as I have to set it aside to look up the infor-
mation.
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DO NOT PUT FOOD OUT FOR ANIMALS!!!!!
We have contacted residents who continue to put food out for animals and this invites unwanted animals that can bring disease and
potential harm to residents pets as well as residents out walking. After sending two notices to the offending person, we will assess
fines and if fines not paid, there are other actions the Board can take.
We have had raccoons and rats and other unwanted animals here because they get fed. If we need to have them removed, we will
have to pay and that means all of us pay for a few who persist on doing this after repeatedly being asked not to. We will actively
pursue these measures to keep the residents and household pets safe from unwanted animals who can bring disease.
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Gate remotes: (see contact page for more information)
To get remotes you must already be programmed into the Colonial Forest directory.
Costs are: 15.30 each + tax for visor remote and if you buy two the cost is 14.14. each, three remotes 13.77 each
costs are: 21.20 each + tax for keychain remote and if you buy two the cost is 20.14 each, three 19.08 each
To pick them up, your savings is 7.50 shipping for each. ( see address and phone number on contact page)
They also charge 5.00 to set the code but if you call me at 253-517-7906 and I verify you are a resident, I can give you the code.
I also have the form if you choose to request them by mail or fax your information in, just e-mail on this page and I will attach the form.
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Chimney and Dryer Vent cleaning:
If you had a good experience with the Top Hatters, please let us know and we will keep them on our list for future services.
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Attention All Homeowners:
Recently we have sent a notice of what you can purchase to replace original equipment!
There has been some not paying attention to the letter as well as online and in the new R&Rs of August 2011 sent out.
so the R&Rs will be republished and sent out with a complete list of all replacement items owners can purchase and
install with series and models numbers.
A letter will go out soon to note the Emco style, series and model numbers of all approved Storm Doors, if you have a
question about a Storm Door purchase please contact Targa until the notice can go out. If you contact me, Joni
McKee at contactus@colonialforest.net I will e-,ail you the list.
Also left off the list was replaceing the lattice. We want lattice replaced in the current SQUARE design consitent with
the rest in the complex NOT the diamond design as the SQUARE design is consistent with the original used .
We are asking all residents look at their units outside and clean up their areas outside their units for winter
and come spring and summer next year clean, fix or paint what you are responsible for.
This means painting railings, decks and doors (includes front , back and garage).
Do not let clutter accrue around front and back and on decks, they are not storage areas. It is up to each
resident to keep their units in good condition to maintain the appearance and value of our complex.
Wood fencing will be removed on those buildings with prior fencing and if you want fencing in buildings that had
wood fences prior, you need to put up vinyl fencing approved by the Board. Contact Targa or the Board before
replacing any exterior item or making any change as you MUST replace any item with the approved item or you
will have to remove the incorrect item and purchase the correct one .
If you want to alter or change anything on the outside of your unit, you need to get board approval prior to the
change or incur the cost of restoring it back. Please ask before making changes !
Window dressings state they are to be white or off white showing to the outside. Line drapes if you want print or colored drapes.
Keep the window dressing in good condition, not sagging, incorrectly hung drapes or blinds that are bent or in disrepair. It does not
look good from the outside and it makes the complex look run down as well as the items above and that effects us all.
Please refer to the NEW Rules and Regulations just put out August 1 as they are the current rules and guideline for the Association
and the community. We will be pursuing violations to resolution and if failure to respond to first notice will cause fines until
correction is made on the issue to the Boards satisfaction.
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Paint Notice
Gray paint codes for your spring maintenance to your decks, the black does not have a code
so get the black paint where you can and remember that the black railings need to be repainted also when in poor condition
as well.
White paint code was wrong based on one report so I would suggest getting a paint chip and matching it.
Gray Paint for decks and if you use other than Glidden the color may not match perfectly:
Glidden Latex Satin Porch Enamel PF7090
colorant oz 1/48 1/96
B Lamp Black 2 26 0
C Yellow Oxide 0 7 0
KY White 9 14 0
I Raw Umber 0 1 0
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Property Tax information:
Here is an e-mail I got the the tax assessors office concerning tax exempt status and deferral status. Apparently a raise in the amount is
going before the house soon. The current amount is 35000 and 45000 concurrently.
There is a Senate Bill 6215 that will go before the Legislature, 2010 Regular session raising the income amount to $40,000 and also the
Deferral program to $45,000. Contact your local representative or Legislature for more information as to the status.
There is usually more than one attempt to change the limit. This is one that was referred to our office.
Sincerely,
Karyl Laustsen /Exemption Unit
Here is the web site where you can find access to your legislature in your district.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rosters/default.aspx
Members of the Board:
President: Joni (Jolene) McKee 253-517-7906
in charge of web site / e-mail me at contactus@colonialforest.net
Vice President: Aaron Dahl 425-281-1889
Treasurer: Val Krzyzaniak 253-449-5351
Secretary: Marilyn Kelleigh 253-815-1975
Landscaping: John Halvorsen 253-924-1809
At Large: Jess Salazar 206-914-0022
At Large: Brenda Bradeke 253-661-8146
Condo Management Targa Real Estate Contact person:
Justin Smith 253-815-0393 ex 32
e-mail: justin@targarealestate.com
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Our Web-site: colonialforest.net
If you have any suggestions for the web site please e-mail them to me, thanks Joni
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