While reading the letter and budget sent out I am confused. I understand that it is the proposed budget but I would like to see a balance statement also. How was the money spent this year, on what and is there any carry over money.
The proxy vote does not have a place for the date and does not state what exactly you are providing your vote to cover. If you send it in, I think that you need to state on it what you want it to cover.
It has been brought to my attention that there is a possibility that there are trees on individual owned land that may be considered to be taken down by the board. This is not okay with me. I am aware of several trees on community property that should be removed that are dead and could fall on homes in the immediate area. Please clarify this item.
I also have a question on the request for payment. It does not indicate that I am current with the dues. Was my check not processed? I never received a second notice. I am just asking.
Thanks for listening to my concerns, Dianne Kostur.
Washington Square Estates 
Dear Dianne:
Budget in the dues (assessment letter) is the budget this board put together and approved for next year. That new board can then go with it or change it. All the budget submittals (balance sheets, money spent and on what, etc.) are put on the web after the board meets and approves the minutes and accepts the budget report.
Yes, there are trees that must come down. They are hazards and put either the homeowner on whose property they are on, or the HOA at legal and financial risk. Tigard ordinance (see the tree policy statement I posted a month ago on the HOA web site) states who is legally responsible. COT also has laws in place about hazardous trees and what must be done with them. Clean Water Services also comes into play when we have trees in the boundary of Ash Creek. There are two trees we are presently looking at but ownership is as yet unclear; may be the owner of lot #43 or the HOA. These 2 dead trees do constitute a safety hazard to either lot #43 or lot #28. Trust me, the Board is exercising all due diligence in our money outgo as well as tree removal issues. The HOA clearly (COT ordinances) owns trees in our common areas. Any hazardous trees in those areas are the legal and financial responsibility of the HOA.
Hope that covers the ground. If not, give me a call.
Cheers,
Terry
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