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Special Board Meeting Minutes for October 2, 2022 Meeting

Addendum to board meeting minutes.

Hello Park Owners, Park Staff and other interested parties!

As the incoming Board President I want to introduce myself and give everyone a quick update.

My name is Don Skakie and I have owned my lot in the Park since 2004. I love the Park and intend to work with the other Board Members to attend to the business of the Park by consensus and vote so that the Park is able to operate and be maintained both in the short term and in the years to come.

I was installed as President at a time when the Park is facing some challenges in addition to its day to day operations, but in talking with the other Board Members I can say that we all share a commitment to working together in the best interests of the Park, its Members and to do so in a manner that is consistent with State law, our Governing documents and in a manner that is without preference or prejudice to or against any person, property or situation.

The Board now consists of 4 of its 5 members so we are well able to conduct the business of the Park. We have received some notices from other Park members of their willingness to step up to fill the last vacant position, but I encourage anyone willing to join the Board to email the Board for equal consideration for this spot to make sure our roads and gates, water system and bridges, restrooms and all of the Park property and assets are kept in good order so that the Members can enjoy their property with peace of mind.

As with my appointment to the Board, the next newly installed Board Member will serve out the remainder of the term from the departing Board Member they replace until their respective election cycles require a vote of the General Membership.

There will most likely be a Special Meeting in September to bring the Board up to 5 members so please do let us know if you are willing to serve. Email the Board at boardofdirectors@cascaderiverpark.com to let us know.

Although there have been some minor changes to better communicate, day to day operations will continue as they have. Tammy in the Park office will still be in on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-3pm and the caretakers will continue to do their work directed by James and overseen by your Park Board.

Some email addresses have changed and others will be phased out, but you can continue to communicate as you have in the past. You may see redirection notices so please note these as you see them for your future communications.

Please do not email individual Board Members as it will simply cause them more time to forward your message on the others. Using the above email address will get your message to all the Board at the same time and will shorten the time to respond to your questions or concerns.

Park staff cannot help you with Board matters, so please say hi and be friendly, but reserve Park matters for discussion to the Board. Your message will be acknowledged and then followed up on after it has been discussed as a Board, so please be patient while waiting for an answer.

I look forward to seeing and meeting you all as time permits and intend to be at all future Board meetings in person so please do introduce yourself when you have time. Thank you!

Please see the attached PDF file regarding the Pincer Creek Fire Update or read below:

Pincer Creek Fire Continues to Burn
Warmer Weather Expected This Week

Everett, WA, Aug. 23, 2021 – Fire managers report that the Pincer Creek Fire was relatively quiet this weekend due to the cloudier and cooler weather. The fire received periodic drizzle through the weekend. The fire continues to burn more actively in areas where there are pockets of dead and down material from the 2003 fire and smolders in other areas. Fire activity increased after the cloud cover lifted on Saturday afternoon, but resumed the creeping behavior later in the weekend. The fire is approximately 865 acres and continues to burn within the Mineral Park Fire scar.

Over the past several days, the weather has shifted to a more fall like pattern with cloudy, moist, cool weather. “We are thankful that the Pincer Creek Fire has slowed due to the change in weather, but this fire could still give us problems.” Said Kit Moffit, Acting Forest Fire Staff Officer for the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. “Sunny and warm weather are forecast during the first part of the week and we expect the fire to heat up again. We have received questions whether the recent change in weather will allow us to reopen the Cascade River Road past mile post 16. Unfortunately, we aren’t prepared to reopen the road at this time. There is too much fire season remaining. We understand that the closure is a major impact to the public, but we need to keep the public safe”.

Closures: Forest System Road #15 (Cascade River Road) from mile post 16.0 situated at the east boundary of Mineral Park Campground to mile post 18.1, situated at the boundary of North Cascades National Park. The closure is in place to manage recreation traffic east of Mineral Park in case the fire continues to grow. Fire managers predict that this fire closure will be in place until significant precipitation occurs over the fire area. They will continue to update their fire models to determine if changes can be made to the closure order. Mineral Park Campground remains open at this time and is not threatened by the fire.

The Mt. Baker Ranger District Cascade River Trail, the Middle Fork Cascade Trail and South Fork Cascade Trail are closed to the public due to their proximity to the Pincer Creek Fire. The Sibley Creek Road and Hidden Lake Trail are not currently threatened by the fire, but are closed to allow firefighters to staff the lookout to support fire operations. This closure order is effective Aug 13, 2021 until rescinded: www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/mbs/alerts-notices.

Smoke: Air quality is currently good in the Puget Sound area. To learn more about changes in air quality in your region go to : wasmoke.blogspot.com/.

Fire Information Phone: 971-334-7674
Fire Information email address: 2021.pincercreek@firenet.gov
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7797/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MtBakerSnoqualmieNF
Twitter: twitter.com/MtBakerSnoNF
Hashtags: #PincerCreekFire #FireYear2021

Join Cascade River Community Club for a potluck labor day picnic

Sunday, September 5, 2021
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Bring a dish to pass!

Provided: Pulled pork, burgers, lemonade, plates, utensils

Bring an item(s) for donation to the local food bank.

Pavilion picnic area, across from the restrooms in Division One

Hosted by Al and Pam Robinson