August 2021 Town Bulletin
In this Issue:
  • Council Business
  • 2021 Backflow Device Testing
  • Other Water Dept. News
  • Flower Baskets
  • Damaged Mailbox
  • Trees in Beaux Arts
  • WABA News
Town of Beaux Arts Village News
WELCOME TO OUR NEW NEWSLETTER FORMAT
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to respond to our survey. We are reviewing and considering all comments.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
At the July Council meeting, the Council:
  • Finished work on the Town’s Capital Improvement Plan for 2022 through 2027 and will adopt it at the September Council meeting.
  • Reviewed 2021 year-to-date revenues and expenditures compared to the adopted budget.
 
The Council’s next regular meeting will be Tuesday September 14th. The meeting agenda including information about attending the meeting remotely will be posted on mailstands and on the Town website at https://beauxarts-wa.gov/agendas. Please contact Clerk/Treasurer Spens if you have questions.
2021 BACKFLOW DEVICE TESTING
Northern Waters will begin testing backflow-prevention devices the first week of August. If your device is outside and accessible, you may not even be aware that they have visited. For residents with indoor devices, Northern Waters will contact you to arrange a time to test the indoor device. Invoices for testing will be distributed later.
OTHER WATER DEPT NEWS
The Water Dept recently hired a specialty dive team to inspect the interior of the water tank. The divers reported the tank’s interior remains sound and does not need to be re-inspected for five years.
FLOWER BASKETS
Four of the five flower baskets purchased and installed by the Town were recently stolen in broad daylight. If anyone has any information about this theft, please contact Town Marshal Jeff Jochums. Thank you.
DAMAGED MAILBOX
During the Independence Day holiday, a Villager’s mailbox was destroyed by a firecracker. This is a timely reminder that destroying a mailbox by any means is a criminal act that hurts our neighbors and our community. Mailboxes are protected by federal law, and crimes against them and the mail they contain are considered a federal offense. Violators can be fined up to $250,000 or imprisoned for up to three years for each act of vandalism. Please visit https://about.usps.com/news/state-releases/wi/2011/wi_2011_0512c.htm for more information.
TREES IN BEAUX ARTS
Our mature trees are a source of pride and identity to Beaux Arts Village. But did you know that tree cover can lower summer daytime temperatures by as much as 10 degrees F? During the recent heatwave the Village was noticeably cooler than surrounding areas - thanks, trees! You can help maintain this treasure:
  • First and foremost, please remember that NO TREE ON TOWN PROPERTY MAY BE CUT OR TRIMMED without the Town’s prior approval.
  • Consider adding canopy trees (trees that will eventually grow to 40+ feet) to your landscaping plan. Planting even a single canopy tree can make a big difference and be a great family activity.
  • Consider alternatives to cutting down existing trees, particularly the mature ones. If you do need to remove a tree on your property, please review the Town’s Tree Code before proceeding.
  • Avoid topping trees. This causes serious damage to the tree and significantly reduces their lifespan.
  • Thank your neighbors who have been good stewards of the trees both on their property and on the adjacent right-of-way.
  • Take time to give the trees you have a drink - we're in a drought and they're thirsty.
  • Here's to our trees, Beaux Arts!
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
All necessary permits were issued last month for:
  • 2804 107th Ave SE: new AC unit
  • 10521 SE 29th St: hazardous tree removal
WABA / Western Academy of Beaux Arts News  
WABA
The WABA Board does not meet in August. 
Summer Picnic
Thank you to everyone who attended the picnic this year, and to all the volunteers who helped to make everything such a success!
Dogs
Please remember to pick up after your dogs, especially when on the beach.  
Contact Us
For issues before the Town Council, general Town business, or water department questions contact Clerk-Treasurer Sue Ann Spens: townhall@beauxarts-wa.gov, (425) 454-8580.

For the building department (including permits and variances), issues before the Planning Commission or Hearing Examiner, or this newsletter contact Acting Deputy Clerk Addie Tych: bldgdept@beauxarts-wa.gov, (425) 269-6985

To report Block Watch concerns, contact Town Marshal Jeff/ Marji Jochums, townmarshal@beauxarts-wa.gov or call KCSO Non-Emergency Line (206) 296-3311
NEED TO CONTACT WABA? WABA Members may contact WABA Clerk Kristin Mange about the Western Academy of Beaux Arts, regarding the private beach or its use (including reservations and parking stickers), the Green Book Directory, WABA social events or issues before the WABA Board of Trustees:
  • WABA Clerk Kristin Mange, wabaclerk@gmail.com, (425) 502-7382
  • Mailing: Western Academy of Beaux Arts, 10010 SE 28th Place, Beaux Arts, WA 98004