Announcements

Paving Project Update

On Monday, August 17, 2020, the pavers came and started work on West Golf Course Drive and a section of North Golf Course Drive.  They returned on Wednesday, August 19 to pave.  The project was done quickly and efficiently, and with a minimum impact to those homeowners affected.
 
Due to weather, and the contractor’s scheduling, they will be returning within the next two weeks to reinstall the berm by Wedgewood, and replace the four speed bumps/humps.
 
The Board wishes to pass along their appreciation to those affected in being patient while this project is being completed.
August 23, 2020 in Community

SEA LINKS COMMUNITY HOA MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 4TH 6:00 PM

Meeting will be held in the backyard of board member Steve Skannes with ample social distancing. FACE MASK REQUIRED!

4763 N. Golf Course Drive

Premier agenda item will be a presentation with Q and A from the firm repaving West Golf Course Drive and a portion of North Golf Course Drive. Repaving is scheduled to begin August 18th, so come to the meeting to get all pertinent information.

**In  case of rain, meeting will be Wed.**

 

July 31, 2020 in Community

New Markings on WGCD

There are newly painted markings on the road along WGCD and a portion of NGCD.  These were placed by the paving contractor for the purpose of letting utility companies mark where their lines are located under the road. This is just being safe for all of us and the contractors.  It takes a lot of pre-planning before the actual paving starts.

Soon we will receive their schedule and safety priorities for all of us.  I will pass things along as I get them.

Steve Skannes, Maintenance Committee
June 18, 2020 in Community

Neighborhood Maintenance: Three Highlights

Steve Skannes, Maintenance Committee

Thanks to Volunteer Mowers!

I would like to thank all those volunteers who help with mowing on the golf course. Keeping the golf course tidy is a huge undertaking for our HOA. These are the names of folks I know have been working to keep the grass in check; sorry I don’t know the last names but I’m sure most of you know these guys:

Chris Dale Michael Richard Leon

A recurring annoyance that mowers have to deal with is dog poop: Please, if you walk your dog on the golf course be sure to pick up after them.

Fire Safety (grass) Buffer Zone

I will try to have a meeting with the fire department to get ideas on safety questions like how much of a ‘buffer zone’ a homeowner should have for fire safety behind their home.  It is up to homeowners to mow if they want that safety zone behind their home. As with prior boards, we have made attempts to contact Chen Holdings, and have not received any response.

Planned Paving on WGCD

Paving on WGCD was held up due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On June 13th I received a call from our selected contractor reporting that they are now working to get caught up.  Soon we will be delivering a letter handout to all WGCD and Wedgewood CT homeowners, supplying details of the project plan.

Parking is always an issue during road work. Residents of WGCD may want to park on NGCD or SGCD until the project is finished. Parking outside the rear or front gates is also worth considering. Please be courteous in finding temporary parking. Estimated project duration is 7 days.

I will do my best to answer any questions you might have. You can reach me, Steve, at 907-738-7619. 

June 14, 2020 in Community

“Tsunami Hazards in Whatcom County” (virtual briefing)

The Whatcom Marine Resources Committee (MRC) and the Whatcom Watershed Information Network will be hosting a public speaker series event via Zoom on Thursday June 4, from 5-6 pm. Additional information on the MRC homepage, https://www.whatcomcountymrc.org/.

“Learn about the latest tsunami model and historic tsunami deposits in the North Sound Area.”

Some of you might already have seen this announcement in Kathy Berg’s excellent Birch Bay Info newsletter, but I judged the opportunity valuable enough to warrant sharing within the Sea Links community.

Your neighbor,
Brian Bell

May 30, 2020 in Community

Q2 Meeting Delayed & Good Deeds

The Sea Links Board of Directors meeting originally scheduled for June 18th is hereby postponed. This regrettable action is being taken:

  • in response to Washington State restrictions placing limits on group assembly
  • because our planned meeting place will be unavailable until at least July

It’s our intent to reschedule this meeting – which is mandated by Sea Links bylaws – as early as circumstances permit. Once a new date has been selected it will be published here.

We appreciate your understanding in these challenging times and hope this delay does not inconvenience you unduly. If you’d like to share your thoughts on meeting alternatives (e.g., try ‘virtual’ format?) please do so via the Contact Us page.

Neighborly Nominations

I’m sure from time to time you’ve all noticed Residents out doing things that make our Community a better place. From sweeping debris away from roadside drains to prevent flooding, to mowing unattended lawns, to clearing a neighbor’s driveway of snow, these actions all contribute to making Sea Links a better place to live!

If you’d like to nominate someone in particular for their positive actions, please send us their name and a few words describing how they helped out. Our plan is to collect these submissions and arrange a simple Thank You! recognition.

Stay Safe!
Brian

May 13, 2020 in Community

Buzz + Lightspeed = Injuries

Coronavirus or no Coronavirus, it’s yard maintenance season again: Healthy grass waits for no man – and very few women.

Unfortunately, today we received a report from the contractor cutting the grass on Sea Links Dr. that some folks are driving without due care and attention, putting the lives of the work team at risk. There’s been one near miss already, and we sure don’t want another!

Please drive responsibly on that stretch, following these simple rules:

  • Always hold your speed down to the posted 25 MPH speed limit.
  • Pay special attention when you see traffic cones and vehicles parked at the side of the road.
  • Be on the lookout for workers, and give them a ‘brake’!

Thanks in advance!

May 2, 2020 in Community

Recycled News

It seems about half our community didn’t get their recycling picked up by SSC yesterday. This isn’t an HOA issue, but we thought you’d like to know that SSC was called this morning and said they’re going to send the pickup driver back today.

Bottom line: You can leave your recycle bins out again today if they were inadvertently missed yesterday.

Stay safe and be well.

Thanks to excellent neighbor Richard Drath for this timely tip!

April 28, 2020 in Community

SLCA Board: 2020 Meetings

The Board of Directors serving Sea Links Community Association will hold four (quarterly) meetings this year. The following dates have been confirmed by Joe Black, President:

Meeting Designation Planned Date
Quarter 1 March 12
Quarter 2 June 18
Quarter 3 September 17
General Meeting October 24
Quarter 4 December 3

The above dates should now appear in the calendar on the Sea Links website.

All meetings are open to Association members. Our goal is to post a reminder notice and an agenda a few days before each quarterly meeting.  Sea Links Board meetings are conducted in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order.

Earlier Meeting Time!

Starting this year, meetings will be gaveled to order at 6:30 PM, 30 minutes earlier than past practice. This change was made to give us time to tidy up the meeting room before the church closes up at nine o’clock.

Same Excellent Location

Birch Bay Bible Community Church (4460 Bay Rd.  Blaine, WA. 98230)

We look forward to seeing you at our meetings, starting with the Quarter 1 meeting this Thursday, March 12th.

March 9, 2020 in Community

Signs of the Times

Unless you don’t get out much, by now you’ll have noticed that the stop signs you requested are now in place: One each at the eastbound and westbound approaches to the main entrance off North Golf Course Drive, and another at the intersection with Birch Bay Lynden Rd.

Several have written to express their appreciation for these additions, which were undertaken in large part based on your concerns and feedback to recent posts to this website. Please keep it up: If you can suggest changes that might make life better for us all, let us know. Even better, if you’re willing to volunteer to help Steve and his all-volunteer Maintenance cohort keep our streets and gates clean, tidy and safe then consider giving him a call at the number listed for him on the Board’s contact page.

Your Sea Links Board

Ray’s Hopes

Our friend and former neighbor Ray Huff is now out of the hospital following double bypass heart surgery, but he’s not yet out of the woods. Shirley Sell has been keeping many of us in touch with Ray’s kids in this difficult period, and I know she’d be happy to fill you in on the latest if you give her a call.

We continue to wish Ray our best.

March 3, 2020 in Community