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Some owners have asked the Board to restrain or rein in owner Tryg Falkenberg's communications and actions regarding community issues. We have spoken with very experienced homeowners' association counsel on this situation.  He advised that so long as Mr. Falkenberg is not representing himself as, or implying he is speaking or acting for the Board or the Association, he is exercising his right of free speech and that the Board has no legal right or authority to make him stop what he has been doing. Mr. Falkenberg, as well as all owners, have such free speech rights. Your Board has looked at this situation very carefully.

The next joint MW/MRH Cost Share Negotiation meeting is scheduled to be held Thursday May 24, 2012. Homeowners are welcome to attend and view the discussion, however due to the nature of the topic, please refrain from bringing children. Also this meeting will be held at a location with limited general seating available, so if you wish to attend please bring your own folding chair(s) if possible.

• When: Thursday May 24, 2012
• Time: 8:15 pm - 9:30 pm
• Where: Ronin Training - 26207 Maple Valley / Black Diamond Hwy, Suite C, Maple Valley, WA

 

Dear neighbors,

At 4am on May 7th, a very large dark cinnamon colored black bear was sighted in a homeowner's backyard here in Maple Woods.  As the homeowner happened to be an avid back country guide, the bear was estimated to be approximately 6-8 feet in length.  This is one of the largest bears that has been sighted in our area. The bear easily emptied the contents of the trash cans and sat eating in the yard.  The homeowner knocked on the glass, which did not phase the bear.  After speaking loudly through a cracked window, the homeowners witnessed the bear silently hop the fence but only after it had finished eating.  A short while later, there was another loud crash and the sound of dogs barking.  It is assumed the bear went to more than one home as it seemed to know where to find food.

•  June 8th-10th
August 17th-19th
November 9th -11th
• April 2013 (exact weekend TBD)

The following is a statement read aloud during our recent open board meeting on April 17th: (Click on the blue text below that says "read more" to read this important message in its entirety.)

"Thank you everyone for attending tonight’s annual meeting.   Since tonight will be the last meeting with Janelle Shelton as our secretary, I would like to take a moment to thank her for all of her valuable contributions.

I am also providing a summary of a couple of key items.

Cost Share

Since our last meeting we have held a joint Cost Share meeting with MRH, and we have another meeting scheduled for Thursday the 19^th.  The objective at this early point is to seek understanding and definition of the issues.   I find the meetings constructive since both associations are in a respectful dialogue, and most importantly, in person.  This is definite progress.

Ultimately, we hope that we can reach an agreement leading to resolution with MRH.  This is going to involve a willingness to reach agreement by both associations.  I can assure you that Maple Woods is pursuing this dialogue in a constructive and objective manner.  We have purposely sought to avoid the emotion that is attached to this issue, and support an equivalent, constructive approach from MRH and our homeowners to do the same.

In the end this not a board decision, it will come down to you, the homeowners to determine our way forward, since we will bring any resulting proposal of material impact to the homeowners for vote.  It is important to make sure that all of our homeowners are appropriately engaged as stakeholders in the outcome.  This is why it is important to remain objective and look for common ground, rather than focus on the past.

The next joint MW/MRH Cost Share Negotiation meeting is scheduled to be held Thursday April 19, 2012. Homeowners are welcome to attend and view the discussion, however due to the nature of the topic, please refrain from bringing children. Also this meeting will be held at a location without general seating available, so if you wish to attend please bring your own folding chair(s).

• When: Thursday April 19, 2012
• Time: 8:15 pm - 9:30 pm
• Where: Ronin Training - 26207 Maple Valley / Black Diamond Hwy, Suite C, Maple Valley, WA

UPDATE:  Here is the Audio Recording from the April 19, 2012 joint MW/MRH Cost Share meeting