News & Notices

Policy & Bylaws Committee

Board members responsible : David Mireault and Michael Rodriguez
Park members : Ken Adams, Wayne Carter, Jeff Crapper and Don Skakie

The objective of the Policy & Bylaws Committee is to oversee and maintain the current policy and bylaws serving the Cascade River Community Club. It will do this while continuing to provide consistent application for all users of the system. It will ensure all existing laws and processes of Washington State and Skagit County are properly followed and allow for the required WUCIOA RCW64.90 that is fully in effect as of 2028.

Water Services Committee

Board members responsible : David Mireault and Paul Tews

The objective of the Water Services Committee is to oversee and manage the replacement and maintenance of the Class A water system serving the Cascade River Community Club. It will do this while continuing to provide high quality water to all users of the system. It will ensure all existing laws and processes of Washington State and Skagit county are properly followed to maintain the water system’s Class A rating.

Bridges & Roads Committee

Board members responsible : Bret Cornelius and David Mireault
Park members : Mir Agol, John McCutcheon

The objective of the Bridges & Roads Committee is to oversee and manage the replacement and maintenance of the Bridges & Roads serving the Cascade River Community Club. By maintaining good safe access to the park for present & future generations to use. The Committee will research the best course of action to maintain our access to the park.

Lot Mod Committee (Policy #1412)

Board member : Bret Cornelius
Park members : Ken Jobe and Michael Rosebaugh

Nominating Committee (Policy #1411)

3 elected members : TBD
2 members appointed by the Board : TBD

Budget Committee : will be reinstated in January 2025

CANDIDATE FOR SEAT #2 : Paul Tews

Hello, I’m Paul Tews. I have owned in Cascade River Community Club since 2016 and have been full time for the last 3 years. Before retiring, I was a software systems engineer so I understand working with complex systems.

I am actively involved in community affairs including volunteering for the water committee and bridges and roads committee. I am passionate about restoring a vibrant sense of community within the Park and take every opportunity to express such.

I am currently serving on the CRCC Board of Directors in the capacity of President.

CANDIDATE FOR SEAT #3 : Bret Cornelius

Hello members, I Bret Cornelius & My Wife Kassy have now owned in the park since 2018 but we have been visiting the park since about 2008. My family and I have loved it here since our first trip. I have owned and operated our company for over 25 years now. We specialize in parking lot and road construction. We have employees that have been with us well over 15 years. I feel I have lots of successful experience with management, working with contractors and employees. I feel my skills would be very valuable and will do my best to be strong leader in our wonderful community.

Bret Cornelius

Under WUCIOA, all communities – even Old Act condos that have never been required to ratify a budget – must follow the budget ratification process outlined in RCW 64.90.525. Under WUCIOA, the board must:

1. Adopt a proposed budget.
2. Within 30 days of adoption, provide copies of the budget to the owners along with a budget summary.
3. Set a meeting between fourteen and fifty days after providing the budget to the members.
4. Give owners an opportunity to vote on the budget at that meeting.
5. The budget is ratified unless a majority of the total votes in the association (not just the votes of the members present at the meeting) reject the budget. Even if there is no quorum, the budget is ratified.
6. If the budget is rejected, or if notice is not provided, the last budget to be ratified remains in effect until a new budget is ratified.

This is another update on how the water system upgrade project is progressing.

As of May 27, 2024, we are still losing 15.600 gallons of water per day park wide. This remains a serious situation. The good news is that the water system remains fully pressurized. Continuing tests for chlorine levels and coliform (bacteria) remain within excellent levels. Should it ever become unpressurized, many steps are required by the Department of Health to recertify the water system. The caretakers are doing an excellent job of repairing any leaks discovered in an expeditious manner. Unfortunately, the major water loss leak(s) remain undetected.

The boil water advisory remains in effect for the foreseeable future because your Board of Directors wants everyone in the Park to be as safe as possible. Better to have an overabundance of caution than risk someone getting sick. Please find attached a document from the CDC containing frequently asked questions about boil water advisories that will answer many questions that have been asked of the board.

The planning for water system replacement is continuing. The two most promising resolutions being considered are: adding a dedicated fill line from the existing wells to the concrete tank and drilling a new well next to the concrete tank.

Adding a new dedicated fill line is the most expensive option. Because the cost of installing two new 6000-foot pipes is prohibitive to perform in one step, East Cascade drive would need to be dug up once to install the fill line, then dug up again to install the new supply line. The fill line would be used just to fill the concrete tank unlike now where the water supply line is also used to fill the tank. Using the supply line to also fill is a major factor in the past deterioration of the water system.

Drilling a new well is not a simple task but it is far cheaper than the first option. First, we must determine the park has the necessary county road easement variance and that there is adequate stand off from any potential contamination sources. Then the existing pump house at the concrete tank must be upgraded to include the necessary water treatment facilities. The good news is, with this option, East Cascade drive only needs to be dug up once to replace the service line.

It may seem like nothing is happening. The board is in contact with land development engineers, well drilling contractors, surveyors, excavation contractors, parts suppliers, and not to mention the county to get everything in line to begin construction. Obviously, this all takes time. Things are happening, rest assured.

As always, if you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the board. We remain dedicated to preserving the health and safety of Park owners and their guests.

Sincerely, CRCC Board of Directors

It is the mission of the Cascade River Community Club Board of Directors along with park members to work in the best interest of the membership to facilitate a park community that provides Peace, Goodness, and Joy for all of the membership. The board will make decisions in a financially responsible way while considering the public safety and long-term sustainable goals for the park. Volunteers and committees are encouraged and will be recognized by the board for their contribution.