By-Laws

Section l. The Corporation shall be known and distinguished as the Horizon Crest Community Association, Inc., hereafter called the Association, with objects and purposes as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation (dated January 1991) and these by- laws.

Section 2. For the purpose of these by-laws and the operation of the Association the Horizon Crest Community shall include the property within the bounds of plats known as Eaglesmere 2, 3, 4 and 5 as they are recorded in King County, in the state of Washington.

Section l. The Association is established to encourage community pride, awareness of each other as neighbors, and as a forum for the discussion and resolution of concerns relative to the presentation of our community, to safety concerns and to other items of general community interest.

Section l. There shall be two grades of membership, as follows:

a. Member - Any person owning a lot within the Horizon Crest Community is eligible for the grade of Member, with all of the rights and privileges thereof. In the case of a couple, family, or other group, the total shall be considered as one Member.

b. Associate Member - Any person residing upon a lot within the Horizon Crest Community but not owning the said property, is eligible for the grade of Associate Member. Associate members may participated in all activities of the Association except that they will have no vote and may not hold any office in the Association.

Section 2. The general membership of the Association shall be those who have acquired or shall hereafter acquire Membership, or Associate Membership, as provided by Article III, Section l.

Section 3. Membership of those candidates eligible as defined by Article III, Sec. l, will become effective upon receipt of dues. Membership shall be for a period of one year, the calendar year in which dues were received, and shall be recorded by the resident's name, home address, and phone number.

Section 4. Membership in the Association is voluntary and will be terminated by voluntary withdrawal, by failure to pay annual dues, or by failure to continue to qualify for membership as defined in Article III, Sec. l.

Article IV - Rights and Duties

Section l. Each Member shall have one vote on all matters and elections presented at any meeting of the General Membership. The vote of any Member may be exercised by any of the persons in whose name the membership stands. Membership votes shall be in person at the time of the meeting.

Section 2. Any Member is eligible for nomination for election to any Association Office, including the Board of Directors.

Section 3. Each Member and Associate Member shall pay dues made in accordance with the provisions of these by-laws.

Section l. Dues shall be $15.00 per year unless and until changed by a majority of the membership present at a General Membership meeting. Dues for Associate Members shall be the same as for Members. (Note: Dues increased to $20 at General Membership Meeting 12/95)

Section 2. A majority of the General Membership in attendance at any General Membership meeting called for that purpose may assess against the membership such additional charges that the Association may require to meet extraordinary expenses. Such charges may not be assessed against non-member residents. Association projects requiring such expenditures shall be funded only after project approval, the amount of funding and the method of collection has been approved by a majority of the General Membership in attendance at that meeting.

Section l. The Board of Directors shall consist of the Officers of the Association and the Board Members as described in Articles VII and VIII below.

Section 2. The President of the Association shall preside over the Board of Directors.

Section 3. The Board of Directors shall be responsible for the establishment of broad policies that are in accordance with the Association's Statement of Purpose in Article II and in response to the concerns and interests of the general membership.

Section 4. The Board of Directors shall be responsible for directing the implementation of such policies and activities of the Association.

Section 5. The Board of Directors shall meet every other month or as deemed necessary by the Board.

Section 1. The Officers of the Association shall be as follows: President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer, all of whom shall be Members, and elected at the Annual Meeting. Officers shall take office on January 1, except as hereinafter provided.

Section 2. All officers shall automatically become members of the Board of Directors. The Officers' terms shall be one year, except as hereinafter provided.

Section 3. The duties of the Officers shall be as follows:

a. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Members of the Association and of the Board of Directors, call such meetings, and shall be general manager of the Association and its affairs.

 

b. The Vice-President shall support the President in the management of the Association. In the absence of the President, the Vice-President shall perform such duties as the President would have performed. In addition, the Vice-President shall be a member of the Neighborhood Enhancement Committee.

c. The Secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of all general membership meetings and Board of Directors meetings, give all notices of meetings, coordinate the production and distribution of the Association Newsletter, and discharge such other duties as the President may direct.

d. The Treasurer shall receive and deposit all monies of the Corporation in a checking account of a reputable bank. The Treasurer shall not disperse any monies except for expenditures approved by the Board of Directors. A petty cash fund may be maintained by the Treasurer within limits specified by the Board of Directors. A detailed accounting report shall be given at each regular meeting, upon a majority vote of the membership, or by request of the Board of Directors. The Treasurer's accounts will be examined annually by the Board of Directors who will, if the accounts and reports are correct, sign a statement to that effect and present it to the membership at the Annual Meeting. Checks of $500.00 or larger will require the signatures of any two Officers.

Section 4. Should vacancies occur, the Board of Directors will appoint an Officer to fill the unexpired term, except that the Vice-President will succeed to President and the Board will appoint a Vice-President.

Section 5. Any Officer may be removed by a majority vote of the Membership present at any regular or special meeting. An Officer who ceases to be a Member of the Association shall cease to be an Officer immediately.

Section 1. Board Members shall represent the general membership of the Association at the Board of Directors meetings and shall be elected at the Annual Meeting. Board Members shall take office on January l, except as hereinafter provided.

Section 2. Board Members, all of whom shall be Members, shall be elected for a one year term, except as hereinafter provided. There shall be at least four Board Member positions, corresponding to the four divisions of Eaglesmere included in the Association. Additional Board Member positions may be created at the discretion of the Board of Directors, with no more than three Board Member positions filled by members residing in one division.

Section 3. Should Board Member vacancies occur, the Board may appoint a Member to fill the vacancy until the next Annual Meeting.

Section 4. Any Board Member may be removed by a majority vote of the general membership present at any regular or special meeting. A Board Member who ceases to be a Member of the Association shall cease to be a Board Member immediately.

Section 5. Each Board Member shall be responsible for meeting with Members and Associate Members within the Eaglesmere division which he or she represents so that the Association policies and activities developed by the Board of Directors are responsive to the concerns and interests of the general membership. Meetings with the division members shall take place at least twice a year, or as the majority of Board Members deem necessary.

Section 1. There shall be an Annual Meeting of the general membership during the last quarter of the calendar year to elect the Officers and Board Members, report on the finances of the Association, and to conduct any other Association business deemed necessary by the President. Additional meetings of the general membership may be called by the President to conduct Association business. Officer and general membership representation must be present at a general membership meeting.

Section 2. Announcement of the time, date, and location of the Annual Meeting and all other meetings for the general membership shall be given throughout the Horizon Crest Neighborhood at least three days in advance of the meeting.

Section 3. All general membership meetings, including the Annual Meeting, shall be conducted at a location within ten miles of Horizon Crest, during the evening hours unless authorized by a majority of the Members present at the previous meeting.

Section 4. The Board of Directors shall have meetings according to Article VI, Section 5. Board of Director meetings are open to the general membership.

Section 5. Regularly scheduled Board of Directors meetings shall be announced in the Association Newsletter.

Section 6. The Members present at any regular or special meeting shall constitute a quorum.

Section 8. Each Member shall be entitled to only one vote. The interest of each Member shall be equal to that of any other Member, and no Member can acquire any interest which will entitle him or her to any greater voice, vote, authority or interest in the Association than any other Member.

Section 1. Standing committees will be appointed for:

1) Membership

2) Architecture

3) Neighborhood Enhancement

Section 2. The Board of Directors may create additional committees and name chairpersons of these committees as deemed necessary to implement the policies and activities of the Association. These committees may include: Nominating, Garden, Finance, Safety, City Improvements, Association Newsletter, etc...

Section 3. The duties of the three standing committees shall be as follows:

1) The Membership Committee shall consist of three or more Members or Associate Members, appointed by the President, whose duties shall be to: welcome new residents, solicit new members, determine eligibility of the applicants according to the Rules in Article III, and create, update and maintain accurate membership records, as required in Article III, Section 3.

2) The membership of the Architectural Committee shall be independently established in accordance with the procedures set forth in the covenants governing each area within the Horizon Crest neighborhood. The Architectural Committee shall perform the duties described in the covenants. The Architectural Committee shall be responsible for making rulings on covenant compliance for new residential projects, and existing conditions in accordance with the covenants. In general, they shall represent the best interests of all of the Horizon Crest property owners to maintain an attractive standard of residence and the fair market value of the area described in Article I, Section 2. The Association shall support the Architectural Committee with funding for public awareness, announcements, and covenant distribution as approved by the Board of Directors. No legal services shall be provided by or funded by the Association or the Architectural Committee. Legal responsibilities are held by the property owners.

3) The Neighborhood Enhancement Committee shall consist of the Vice-President and two or more additional Members or Associate Members. The Neighborhood Enhancement Committee shall be responsible for researching, and organizing activities which enhance the safety and/or appearance of the neighborhood. The Committee shall be responsible for all materials purchased by the Association for enhancement activities. The Committee shall interface with the City of Bellevue and King County to implement programs and/or activities, as required.

Section l. These bylaws may be amended by a vote of two- thirds of the membership present at any meeting called for that purpose.