BIRCH BAY VILLAGE AUGUST 2020 A UGUST B ULLETIN INSIDE THIS ISSUE Phase 3 in the Village 2 Meet Jimmy 2 Compliance 3 Compassion not COVID 4 Flag Poles/Political Signs 5 Classifieds 5 Committee Corner 6/7 Golf Course 8 Golf & Grille 9 Pickleball 10 Golf Club 11 Social Club 12 Social Club Events 14/15 Grad Pics 16 AUGUST MEETINGS August meetings will be held via Zoom and are open to all home- owners. Meeting ID: 843 4012 8970 PW: 8055 Aug 3—Lakes @ 7pm Aug 4—Golf @ 3pm Aug 4 - ACC @ 7pm Aug 11 - Marina @ 7pm Aug 12 - Board Workshop @ 5 pm Aug 12—Security @ 7pm Aug 20 - Board of Directors @ 7pm POOL CLOSURE 2020 Pools will not be opened this season The BBVCC pools will not be opened this 2020 summer season. The BOD based their decision on these factors. 1/ No firm knowledge of when What- com County would be allowed to move into Phase 3 which allows pools to be open with restrictions 2/ Concern for governance & manage- ment of restrictions of social distancing requirements & disinfecting protocols in the shower rooms & in the pool set forth by Governor Inslee 3/ Attorney & BOD concern for Covid -19 liability of the unknown 4/ When and if Phase 3 is implemented, the ability to secure adequate & reliable seasonal staff to manage the protocols along with hiring & training of staff that takes 2 weeks to facilitate 5/ Increase of expenditures for extra seasonal staff and supplies to manage the these protocols 5/ Costs and ex- penditures of a super short pool sea- son Here is the link to view the WA State Department of Health COVID-19 Pre- vention Guidance and Reopening of Water Recreation Facilities in Phases; updated July 8, 2020 https:// www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/ Documents/1600/coronavirus/ ReopeningWaterRecreationFac ili- tiesCOVID19.pdf Meanwhile the Village has an awesome asset right here out in Birch Bay espe- cially during low tide times. Check out the following site for the 10 best tide apps for Androids & iPhones so you can plan fun time out on the bay! We have a great beach to explore at Sunset Park! Easy to social distance and no hour restriction in place … just pay attention to the tide! https:// appgrooves.com/rank/weather/tide- charts/best-apps-for-tide-table-charts For those of you who paid your annual dues early in hopes of using the coupon toward your pool pass, the Board will be discussing options at the August Board Meeting For more information on Village re- sponse and to reopening through our Phases, see page 2.
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On Tuesday, June 30, the Board of Directors held a
Special Meeting, the Board made the following official
decisions regarding how the Village will respond
should Whatcom County move into Phase 3. Little
did they know that the State would be on hold indefi-
nitely, but here are the changes we will make the time
comes.
Pool will remain closed for the balance of the
summer (see page 1)
Restrooms Reopening
Sand Dollar, Kwann, and Sunset Park Restrooms are
now open, but restrooms are AT YOUR OWN RISK
and are planned to be sanitized daily. The Office re-
stroom will remained closed until Phase 4.
Office Opening
Once Phase 3 is approved, the Office will be open for
1 person at a time drop-in Monday through Thursday
provided you are wearing a mask. Fridays will still be
reserved for cleaning.
Pickleball/Tennis Extended Hours
Pickleball & tennis courts are open until dusk. All play-
ers, however, must have a signed waiver and ID card
on hand (this will be enforced by Security).
Basketball Courts
At this time, the basketball courts remain locked.
Clubhouse
Re-opening the clubhouse for use has not been decid-
ed at this time. The Board will revisit this once Phase
3 is official.
Please remember that while things are feeling a
bit more normal, we are still very much in the
middle of a global pandemic and the impact on
the Village is more than meets the eye. We
appreciate your patience with staff and leader-
ship as we all get through this together.
It’s with sadness that we bid
farewill to Brendin Baroumes
as he moves onto a new op-
portunity closer to family and
friends. Fortunately, we have
been able to move quickly and
have been lucky enough to
bring Jimmy Gattis on board
to take his place.
A bit about Jimmy… He was
born & raised in Southern
California, Simi Valley area,
attending college to achieve
an EMT certificate. After college worked in the Se-
curity industry in Southern California for 15 years.
He continued this career path after moving to Bel-
lingham in 2016.
In addition to extensive security experience and
training, he also serves as the Vice-President of the
HOA he lives in, bringing a perspective from not only
a governance perspective, but also as a homeowner.
On a personal level, Jimmy is married, has two dogs
and 3 cats. He enjoys hunting, fishing, kayaking, pretty
much any outdoor activity and is an
avid Packers Fan.
GO PACKS GO!!!
COVID AND THE VILLAGE
MEET OUR NEW PUBLIC SAFETY/COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR
Jimmy Gattis Public Safety/Compliance Coordinator
MONTHLY COMPLIANCE REPORT
PAGE 3 AUGUST BULLETIN
COVID AND COMPLIANCE –PROCLAMATION 20-51
Many people have been inquiring about ongoing com-
pliance issues around the Village. Let’s face it, one of
the least popular, yet absolutely essential benefits of
living in an HOA is the peace of mind knowing some-
one is responsible for maintaining a minimum standard
of maintenance and care on your neighbor. Ideally,
through the enforcement of rules, everyone benefits
through a certain level of preservation of property val-
ues. At least that is the expectation.
What many people don’t realize, however, is that the
HOA isn’t the all-powerful entity that is envisioned.
Over the past 10-20 years, states have had to enact
statutes that protect homeowners from over-reaching
Boards to make sure that everyone’s interests are pro-
tected. Some of these limits include:
• Rules must be reasonable and clear
• Rules must be properly adopted ahead of time
• Rules can only cover issues that the are included in
the Covenants
• Rules cannot contradict laws that are higher in hi-
erarchy
• Fines can only be issued if a fine schedule has been
adopted ahead of time
• Fines may also only be issued after offering a hear-
ing and opportunity to be heard
There are also limits to how far a community can go to
“fix” a problem. For example, we can send letters,
issue fines, remove privileges, but most often, to actu-
ally force someone into action, it requires a court or-
der to do so (and significant expense).
Having said all that, this pandemic has created a new
level of challenge to what was already rather limiting.
What many don’t realize is Proclamation 20-51 issued
by Governor Inslee regarding Community Associations
(and COVID) not only prevents us from charging inter-
est and late fees, but also prohibits us from conducting
hearings and, subsequently, proceeding with any en-
forcement action/penalties. Our only recourse during
this time is to a) be patient, b) be helpful, and if all else
fails, c) take legal action.
We have currently opted to helpful and ask you’re
your patience as well:
Understand that letters (often multiple), emails,
and phone calls ARE being made or sent
• We are offering our assistance and/or patience in
temporary situations
Similarly, if you are an owner who is in violation, please
ask for help if you need it and understand that is your
responsibility to follow the rules and keep a clean, well
kept property. We are all in this together and by
working together, we can avoid costly legal actions &
deteriorating property values. Let’s see if we can rise
above our temptation to lash out and, instead, help
Birch Bay Village be the beautiful community we know
it to be.
FAILURE TO STOP 8
CURE NOTICES 8
LAWN MAINTENANCE 36
LEASH 1
MISSING HOUSE NUMBERS 3
PARKING 17
SIGNS 8
SPEEDING 1
DERELICT/UNLICENSED VEHICLE 2
STOP WORK ORDER 1
WEAPONS 1
At the Security meeting in June, the committee proposed to the Board that we
start posting summary of compliance/citation notices sent. From this point forward, we will work to keep you informed of new compliance issues created (note: this summary does not include repeat or follow up notices, only new
ones)
JUNE/JULY CITATIONS ISSUED
IMPORTANT RULE REMINDERS
Only 4 vehicles (including boats & trailers) plus
one RV may be parked outside of the garage
All vehicles parked outdoors must be properly
licensed and functional
Parking in the parking strip is limited to 72
hours
Political signs must be removed by August 5th
(see page 5)
ACC approval is required for most exterior
improvements, including flag poles.
Last, but not least, the speed limit throughout
the Village is 20 MPH.
PAGE 4 AUGUST BULLETIN
Share Compassion, not COVID-19
We’re all weary of the ongoing effort to protect our
community from the impact of COVID-19. At times,
we may feel angry, fearful, anxious, or overwhelmed. It
can make it all the more challenging to practice empa-
thy and show compassion to others. But there are
many benefits to doing both. It reduces stress, builds
trust, and strengthens the emotional connections we
all need right now. It can also help resolve conflict.
Now more than ever, it’s crucial that we focus on sup-
porting one another, showing compassion, and finding
ways to work together to reduce the distress that
COVID-19 has brought to our community.
How can I express empathy and compassion?
With friends, family, and neighbors
• Check in with someone who may be feeling lonely.
Hearing your voice or finding your note in the mailbox
can boost their spirits as well as yours.
•
• Older adults are most at risk from COVID-19 and
may feel particularly isolated. Ask them to share their
experience managing similar periods of global uncer-
tainty. They may provide a reassuring perspective on
this pandemic.
• Finding common ground about navigating COVID-
19 risks can spark disagreements. Use your listening
skills and kind words, even with challenging behaviors.
Angry comments or actions can be a sign of significant
stress or emotional stress. Allow for grace whenever
possible and don’t shut the door on continuing the
conversation.
Out and about in public
• Wearing a mask to protect others is an act of
compassion. For a variety or reasons, some people
can’t wear a mask. Be understanding, gentle, empa-
thetic, and compassionate to those people too. Others
will be wearing masks, but still tell you that they don’t
believe that masks are effective.
Thank them for compassionately protecting you.
• If you choose to dine out or shop in a store, prac-
tice empathy, patience, and appreciation with restau-
rant or retail staff. Many have worked hard to open up
under the new guidelines. Wait times may be longer,
and capacity to serve you is limited. Do your part to
make their work environment less stressful.
• Parks are busy places these days. Set a good exam-
ple by picking up after yourself so you leave no trace.
Be considerate by respecting the rules: don’t gather
with a big group and keep a six foot distance from
people you don’t live with.
In the workplace
• We’re all operating in new work environments,
whether you’ve been laid off, working remotely, or
adjusting to new worksite protocols. And they all
come with risk: financial, emotional, and physical. Be
empathetic and non-judgmental with your co-workers.
Showing care and concern increases trust and im-
proves the well-being of the whole team.
• If you see a co-worker struggling with work-life
balance, ask what they need to find firm footing again.
It might be enough to know that someone recognizes
their struggle and cares enough to listen.
• Employees report more satisfaction and commit-
ment to their work when they experience compas-
sionate responses in their workplace from both super-
visors and co-workers.
Compassion leads to connection Practicing empathy and compassion is good for us.
Studies suggest that it can boost our physical health
and mental well-being, improve our relationships, and
make us more resilient to stress. Taking care of each
other builds social connectedness and strengthens our
community. Those bonds create a sense of belonging.
A lack of compassion can lead to division between
groups of people. We need a bigger ‘we’ to get
through this pandemic. Show compassion for yourself
and others.
http://www.whatcomcounty.us/3329/Novel-
Coronavirus-COVID-19
SHARE COMPASSION, NOT COVID-FROM THE WHATCOM COUNTY HEALTH DEPT
Budget and Finance Committee Charter The Finance Committee is charged with ensuring compliance and/or developing other policies that further serve to protect Birch Bay
Village Community Club and current Board values. The finance committee chair does not always have to be a professional “numbers”
person but good judgement, logic, curiosity, and a commitment to accountability and the long-term financial stability of the organization
are vital traits.
The presence of a fully engaged finance committee is a strong indication that Birch Bay Village is committed to good stewardship and is
actively building and preserving the financial resources necessary to support the accomplishment of its mission, both for the short and
the long term.
Appointment/Removal:
Committee members are appointed at the BOD discretion and may be removed at any time. The committee will comprise of Commit-
tee Chairperson from the Marina Committee, Golf Committee, Security Committee, and Lakes Committee as well as x # of community
members at large.
The Finance Committee is charged with:
• Budgeting and financial Planning
• Developing an annual operating budget with the BOD. (specifically, review General Manager proposed budget, excluding employee
related line items, and make recommendations to the Board accordingly)
• Sets long-range financial goals along with funding strategies to achieve them.
• Develop multi-year operating budgets that integrate strategic plan objectives and initiatives.
In addition, the Finance Committee will provide the following assistance:
Annually review and propose updates to the Board, if necessary, Policy Resolutions that deal with financial matters (Collection Policy,
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2020 MENU
updated 08/01/2020
Sandwiches & More
All items below served with your choice of chips, potato salad, or soup of the day when available.
Classic Cheeseburger $7.99
Classic all-American 1/4 pound beef burger served on a toasted bun, topped with your choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, mayo, ketchup, & mustard.
Classic Grilled Cheese $7.99
Texas Toast style bread toasted with three cheeses.
Classic BLT $7.99
Texas Toast style bread toasted with bacon, lettuce, tomato, smothered with mayo.
Hot Dog/Polish Sausage $4.99
All-beef hot dog or polish sausage served on a toasted bun, select your toppings—onion, relish, shredded cheese, sauerkraut.
Thank you for your support,
Birch Bay Village Community Club
Quick Breakfast
Muffin of the Day $2.00
Breakfast Biscuit $3.00
Bacon or sausage with egg, cheese, served on a southern style biscuit
Breakfast Burrito $3.00
Sausage, egg, & cheese filled tortilla
August Daily Specials
All specials below served with your choice of chips or potato salad.
Mondays: Meatball hoagie $7.37
Tuesdays: BBQ Chicken $7.37
Wednesdays:
Chicken Caesar $7.37
(Wrap or Salad)
Thursdays:
Gyros $7.37
Fridays:
Turkey Club $7.37
PAGE 10 AUGUST BULLETIN
BBV PICKLEBALL
BBV Pickleball and Tennis Courts are NOW open at your own risk. Rules are posted and must
be followed. In order to play, we must have a waiver on file (ID card will be issued). Waivers
can be found online or at the Golf & Grille.
PAGE 11 BBVCC BULLETIN AUGUST 2020
Note: The events planned for our 2020 golf sea-
son are subject to the coronavirus restrictions in
place at the time of the event.
The BBV Golf Club provides opportunities to play for
all skill levels, from beginner to advanced, for men,
women, and couples that take place on weekdays and
weekends. Lessons are available to those just getting
started or those looking to improve their skills
through clinics and comprehensive lesson programs.
Juniors who want to learn, improve, or just play, are
encouraged to participate.
Club Life – Meet other golfers and have fun!
Meet other Village golfers, new and experienced, and
enjoy our beautiful golf course. Clubs include
• The Ladies Club,
• Men’s Club,
• Friday Night Couples,
• Scramble Club,
• Monday Money Club,
• a mid-week evening 9-hole club, and
• additional golf events and activities.
If you are new to golf or want to improve, we offer
classes and clinics. Most tournaments and clubs play a
shotgun start so all finish at the same time to enjoy
lunch, dinner, a beverage, and snacks at the end of the
round.
Golf After work
Come join the new Five & 9-hole Golf league on
Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm (show up by 5:15pm).
This is a friendly 9-hole competition and a GHIN is
not required. We encourage people who work during
the day and are unable to join the daytime golf clubs
to come out and have some fun playing some evening
golf with other fellow villagers. Individuals may bring a
guest and being a great golfer is not required.
There is no entry fee. Greens fees will need to be
paid online if you do not have a yearly membership.
Each week will be a different competition where you
will be golfing as an individual against another individu-
al or as a 2, 3 or 4 person team.
If you wish to join or have any question, please con-