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Town of
Beaux Arts Village
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- Welcome Our New Meter Reader
- Electronic Water Billing
- Dumping on Town Property
- Little Library Installed Without Council Approval
- Council Business
- Planning Commission - Historical Home Preservation Programs
- Building Department
- WABA News
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Town of Beaux Arts Village News |
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WELCOME OUR NEW METER READER |
Please welcome our new meter reader, Aidan Morlock, replacing Michael Reller, who will be off to college this Fall. Michael has set a high bar for accuracy and enthusiasm, which he undoubtedly shared with Aidan during their February training session. Please thank them both when you have the opportunity. |
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At last, the Town is about to offer electronic billing. Thanks to the efforts of Elizabeth Leider, the Water Department should be able to email water bills to residents who opt in by April or May. If you would like to receive your bill via email, please email Clerk/Treasurer Sue Ann Spens with the email address you want us to use.
Elizabeth is also helping both entities find online bill pay options. More details will be revealed when available. Beaux Arts is fortunate to be a small community in which neighbors know each other and are willing to volunteer their time and talents to both the Town and the Western Academy of Beaux Arts. When you have a chance, please thank Elizabeth for her extra effort.
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Recently, a basketball hoop/stand, a toilet, and some miscellaneous items were left on Town property near the intersection of 105th Ave SE and SE 29th St. We suspect that someone from outside of Beaux Arts left the items in the hope that passersby would take them away. The items have been removed, but if anyone knows anything more about this incident, please contact Clerk/Treasurer Spens. |
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NEW LITTLE LIBRARY INSTALLED WITHOUT COUNCIL PERMISSION |
A new Little Library has popped up on the Town right-of-way near the intersection of SE 28th St and 105th Ave SE. The Town recognizes that these installations provide a useful service, but they cannot be installed on Town property without the Council’s permission. We are asking the person(s) who installed this structure to contact Clerk/Treasurer Spens to learn how to obtain permission for the structure to remain. |
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The Council met on Tuesday February 8, 2022 to discuss/act on the following:
- Resolution No. 323 approving the 2022 ARCH Budget and Work Program. ARCH, A Regional Coalition for Housing, works to help create affordable housing on the Eastside. Our membership supports that cause and allows the Town to meet it statutory obligation to provide such assistance.
- Resolution No. 324 authorizing and amendment to the ARCH Interlocal Agreement to allow changes to the Citizen Advisory Board that would bring more community voices and perspectives into their work.
- Councilmember Duties. The Beaux Arts Town Council is unusual among cities to have a Mayor and Councilmembers who volunteer their time to the day-to-day operations of the Town by performing many duties handled by paid staff in other cities. Not only does this lower the Town’s operating expenses, but it also ensures the Council is aware of its needs.
- Maintenance Shed Update: Construction of the building expansion is expected to begin in early March.
- Zoning Concerns: The Council discussed several regional developments that may affect the Town in the future, including increases in housing density, increasing interest in ADUs, the parking issues associated with increased density, and related issues of shared ownership and short-term housing.
- Tree Inventory/Canopy: As part of planned update to the inventory of Town trees, the Council will review our current canopy cover and compare that to a similar assessment from several years ago. This review will guide the replacement of trees removed from the Town property with new trees that expand the species/age diversity of our urban forest.
- Paving Project: The paving project postponed last Fall due to weather will begin in early Spring. This project will impact parts of SE 27th, 103rd Ave SE, SE 28th, and 102nd Ave SE where paving was disrupted for the 2019 Water Main and 2020 Stormwater Projects. The Town will notify residents when date estimates are known so that people affected by the work can be prepared.
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Over the last few months, the Planning Commission has been looking into resources and ways to support residents who own historical homes in Beaux Arts. If you are interested in learning more, the Planning Commission invites you to attend their next meeting on Thursday 3/31. |
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All necessary permits were issued last month for:
10210 SE 28th Pl: mechanical/ plumbing permit
10602 SE 29th St: mechanical/ plumbing permit
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WABA / Western Academy of Beaux Arts News
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WABA will meet Thursday, March 3rd at 7:00 PM via Zoom, details posted on the WABA website. |
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Please welcome Carrie Oliver and Jordan Reynolds as our newest WABA Trustees. The current Board positions are:
Jeff Avansino – President
Peggy Driftmeyer – Vice President
Elizabeth Leider – Secretary
Jordan Reynolds – Treasurer
Carrie Oliver – Membership
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WABA Annual Assessments will be going out via USPS in mid-March, please be on the lookout for them to arrive. Payments are due on or before April 15th, prompt payment is appreciated. |
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Now that it is safer to gather together, we are looking for a few volunteers to coordinate our traditional Egg Hunt for kids at the beach, or some other fun Easter activity in April. Please contact the WABA Clerk or Carrie Oliver if you’re interested in helping out! |
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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 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
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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
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Mailing: Western Academy of Beaux Arts, 10010 SE 28th Place, Beaux Arts, WA 98004
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