Have you ever wondered what it costs to keep you parks clean?  Or what a reserve study does for our HOA?  Or even where our Treasurer gets his fantastic shirts from?  Well, now is you chance to ask those questions!  Please join us on Thursday October 26th at 7pm for our Budget and Reserve study Q&A session.  We will be presenting our new 2024 budget and answering any questions you may have about the WTMC budget ahead of the annual meeting.   This will be an online meeting, please see the link below for more information.

Join on October 26th at 7pm from your computer or mobile app.

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Meet the 2024 WTMC candidates this Thursday, October 19th at 7pm. This year we have four open chairs and four candidates in running. Please join us on October 19th to meet the new candidates for the 2024 WTMC board. This is be a Microsoft Teams event to introduce each candidate and provide time for questions from the audience to any or all candidates. If you have any questions you would like asked by our moderator, please send them to nominations@westtappshoa.com. Only appropriate questions will be considered.

View each candidate here.

Teams meeting link here.

I would like to provide some helpful facts and background information regarding the proposed JUNK Vehicle Discussion scheduled for October 17 at 6:30 pm. This discussion stems from the Board’s ongoing consideration of whether to define junk vehicles as a nuisance. WTMC has received complaints about the growing number of “junk” vehicles in our HOA. These vehicles are seen as unsightly and have a negative impact on the value of neighboring homes as well as our community as a whole. 

 Article II.6  of the Lakeridge CCRs says ”No noxious or offensive activity shall be carried upon any of the said property, nor shall anything be done thereon which may be or become an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood. The Ranchettes CCRs say “No noxious or offensive activities shall be carried on upon any tract, nor shall anything be done thereon which may become an annoyance or a nuisance to the neighborhood”.  Our CCRs are old (recorded in 1974). They are also quite vague and don’t provide a clear definition as to what exactly constitutes noxious or offensive activity.  

Given this lack of clarity, the CCRs assign the responsibility for determining what qualifies as noxious or offensive to the Architectural & Control Committee. This committee, in collaboration with the Violations committee has been diligently working to establish a reasonable definition of a junk vehicle/vessel and develop a policy on how to address them, if necessary.   

For guidance, we looked to Pierce County Code Title 8.08. This code defines junk vehicles as those meeting THREE of the following criteria: 

• Extensively damaged 
• Apparently inoperable 
• Three years old or older 
• Fair market value equal to the scrap value 

According to the county code, a vehicle is considered “Extensively Damaged” if it has visible damage to, or is missing, a minimum of three of the following parts or components: frame, axle, surface panels, doors, fender, window or windshield, headlight or front signal light, Taillight, brake light, or rear signal light, engine, transmission, wheels or tires, steering wheel, radiator, battery, any other major mechanical or electrical equipment.  

“Apparently Inoperable” means any vehicle that does not appear to comply with requirements for vehicles used on public streets with regard to brakes, lights, tires, safety glass or other safety equipment. 

It is important to emphasize that our intention is not to target vehicles simply because they are old or have minor damage. Our focus is solely on addressing vehicles that meet the criteria of being extensively damaged, apparently inoperable, and of low value.  

If the proposed change is adopted and junk vehicles become a violation, we want to assure you there are procedures already in place in our Violations Policy for individuals to present their case to the Board. No fines will be issued without providing the opportunity to be heard. Our objective with this proposal is to enhance the overall appearance and attractiveness of our HOA rather than imposing fines on our valued members.  

Join us October 17 and share your thoughts.  

October 17th 6:30pm-8:00pm. It’s a virtual meeting.  

Microsoft Teams meeting 

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We invite you to attend the Architecture & Control Committee meeting. We will be hearing & discussing the addition of Junk Vehicles to the violation policy. Tuesday, October 17th 6:30pm-8pm

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The Office will be closing at 3:00pm on Friday 10/6! 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Did you know we have a Violation Policy? We do!

There is a proposed change to add a new defined nuisance to the policy, see below.

Junk Vehicles/Vessels 

A junk vehicle/vessel meets three of the following criteria:

• Extensively damaged 
• Apparently inoperable 
• Three years old or older 
• Fair market value equal to the scrap value 

We want your opinions for, against or indifferent. We want to hear them! 

Any addition to the policy could affect everyone in our community, your opinion on it is important.

If you aren’t able to attend the meeting you can voice your opinion here or send an email to main.office@westtappshoa.com.

North Lake Tapps Park had an inflatable trampoline wash up  and wanted to see if it belonged to any of our members! 

If it belongs to you, you can contact Alex at (253) 377-4304 or by email at alex.utzinger@piercecountywa.gov