NOTICE: Newsletter was mailed out March 7th - Homeowners should be seeing them in their mailboxes in the next few days. A copy is also posted in the file downloads section of this website. Information provided about roads, upcoming elections, and new phone number. Check it out!
**ROADWORK NEWSFLASH (3/9/25) ** - We have signed a contract with a roadwork contractor to grade and gravel our roads. They will try to get to all areas where there are potholes. Expect to see the contractor working roads within the next couple of weeks. Please pass with care when driving by workers.
NOTICE (3/9/25): To the person who put the sign on the tree by Alderwood just past Baker Court - we have removed the sign at the request of the property owner who informed us that they did not give permission to anyone to put up any signs on their property. Reminder to residents that you are welcome to put up signs on your own property but you may not post signs on other homeowners property without their permission. The road easement allows for traveling through (ingress and egress) and utilities and nothing more. It does not allow permission to trespass on other people's property or vandalize their trees by bolting signs to them. The owner of the sign may contact the Board or the Vice President by the April monthly meeting if they would like it returned.
Minutes of March meeting coming soon...
Update as of 2-28-2025:
*** The most recent Board Meeting was held 2-16-2025
Meeting was held at the Library. Thanks to those who attended. Draft minutes are available in the "File downloads" section of this website (click on File Downloads on top menu and scroll down). LOTS of topics, so please take a look if you have time. If anyone has any corrections/changes, please send to the board's email bata.hoa@gmail.com prior to the next monthly board meeting. Minutes of the monthly Board meeting will be finalized at the next meeting. Minutes of the previous meeting were finalized by motion of the board and final version has been posted.
Here are a few highlights from the most recent meeting:
*** FINANCIALS *** As of the meeting there were 51 properties that had not paid at least half of the 2025 assessment or set up a payment plan. Allowing a 60 day grace period means interest charges could start March 12, so please make arrangements to start paying. If you did not receive your assessment letter in December, please email the Treasurer right away at bata.hoa@gmail.com. Books will be available for audit before the March 9 meeting as stated above.
*** ROAD WORK *** (see also the Roadwork update in the latest minutes.)
Unfortunately the contractor we were negotiating with was unable to continue with us due to heavy workload on their end. We will continue looking for another contractor. We have a couple we are waiting on bids from. We will provide updates as we get more info and in the meantime appreciate all those who come out to help with filling potholes!
*** COMMUNICATIONS***
The Board voted to obtain a prepaid cell phone following along discussion lines in previous meetings. Reason is for community members to contact the Board in urgent situations and for use with BATA computer accounts that require identity authentication. A newsletter will be coming out soon with more info. Since the meeting, an inexpensive Tracfone was obtained for BATA with number (360) 552-8259. Minutes and data are limited so please don’t send texts that aren’t urgent, use email. More to follow.
*** ELECTIONS ***
It's that time again to open Board positions for election. In order to count votes at the annual association meeting in May, we need to start asking for nominations. A newsletter will be coming out soon with details.
*** COMMITTEES – Committees continue to be open to anyone who is interested in joining. You can be part of the process a little or a lot, it's up to you. If you are interested, please email the Board at bata.hoa@gmail.com. Your email will be sent to the committee chairperson.
--- ROADS COMMITTEE (Chaired by Vice President)
These persons will help with getting bids, reviewing bids, assessing roads to see if they need work, etc. This is not a roadwork crew and doesn't require you to be out on the road working. However the Road Committee may help with recommendations for organizing work parties.
--- BUDGET/FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chaired by Treasurer)
These persons will help review the books, bank statements, invoices to make sure every amount of money spent is recorded and verified. Also helping to draft proposals to set the annual budget for the Association to vote on. The 2025 budget was ratified by the community at the December 8, 2024 meeting.
--- BYLAWS COMMITTEE (Chaired by Secretary)
These persons will help with updating by-laws to meet the latest changes to laws and regulations (RCWs, county codes, etc) and reviewing the CCRs for changes that would help make our community a better place. The committee is working on drafts and will provide updates as our work progresses. Most recent committee meeting was Feb 23, 2025.
--- NEIGHBOR-TO-NEIGHBOR COMMITTEE (suspended)
--- NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH (suspended)
Questions or comments? Please email bata.hoa@gmail.com.
HAVE A GREAT DAY!
BATA HOA Board meetings will be held the second Sunday of the month at the Timberland Library. Time of meetings has been changed to 4:30pm. All homeowners are welcome to attend.
Yes, you can shoot on your property in Washington because there are no state laws that restrict this. However, depending on where you are, local authorities may have their own rules.
This is because in Washington, counties, cities, towns, and other municipalities are allowed to effect ordinances affecting the ownership, buying, and selling of firearms.
The only way to find out what they are is by contacting the local sheriff’s office for more information. Once you are in the clear, you can then set up a shooting area.
The top things to pay attention to are:
For you to enjoy target shooting, you need to ensure that your property meets the stipulations set out. According to the Washington State Legislature, these include:
There are also rules when it comes to picking a target. You can only use a target commercially or domestically made for the purpose of target shooting. You cannot use the following as targets:
You are also not allowed to shoot half an hour after sunset or before sunrise
Washington does not have a castle doctrine law in place but it does have stipulations concerning the use of lethal force. You can use lethal force when you have certain belief that you or those around you are in imminent danger of death or great bodily harm. This is according to an article by William K. Kirk Attorney at Law.
The danger of great bodily harm must be that which if not stopped could lead to extensive physical damage or death. Thus, lethal force is only applicable if your life is in danger and not in protection of property, whether it is your home, car or place of business. You are required to stand down in these situations unless your life is at risk.
As you store your weapons at home, you need to keep in mind the safe storage laws that were enacted in Washington to prevent community endangerment. Leaving your weapon haphazardly can constitute a felony. According to the NRA-ILA, these felonies include:
Punishment can include prison time. People not allowed to access weapons may include felons, children and those who are mentally ill.
Shooting on your property in Washington is dependent on whether there are any local laws that prohibit the same. This may be in form of distance rules, noise ordinances or outright restrictions. The best way to be safe is to contact the sheriff and find out whether there are any laws you should know about.
If you have any animals on your property, please make sure they are properly contained (fenced, caged, chained, etc.) There have been several issues with loose dogs in our neighborhood. If you are walking outside on the roads or in the woods, it is a good idea to carry bear mace or wasp spray for protection. In addition to a few escaping farm animals, we also have bears, cougars and coyotes in the area.
One method of filling a pothole is to break the edges around the hole with a flat pick straight down. Rake debris from the hole. Fill the hole with the larger rock about 3" deep, and then seal it with the smaller gravel. You can use your truck tire if possible and run it over a few times to pack it down. Rake the excess to smooth out. The hole then becomes part of the road. Make sure to warm up your back a little before shoveling.
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