Larrabee family decides to give south portion of
lagoon to the residents of Edgemoor. To
do so, a quit-claim deed needed to be signed, and the
Larrabee family:
Consuelo Larrabee, Mary Larrabee, Mary L. Bourque (sister) (all 3in
favor of signing quit-claim deed) Geraldine L. Brady declined to sign as stated
by Loomis Baldrey-Attorney.
Geraldine wants larger boundaries: South side of
Notification from
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Purposes:
1.
“To promote general civic improvement to the
residential area…known as Edgemoor…”
2.
“To acquire title to Tract
Management:
Managed by a Board-not less than 5 nor more than 7 (as
determined by the by-laws) to be elected by membership
annually.
BY-LAWS
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Edgemoor, Division 1-A, 2 & 3
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Section
2: Special Meetings called by Trustees or when
10% petition the trustees
Section 3: Meeting
notice in Bellingham Herald or notice by mail
Section
4: 1 vote per household
Section
5: Quorum=1/3 of membership
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First year = 1 @1 yr, 2 @ 2yrs, 2 @ 3 yrs.
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1 President, 1 Vice President, 1 Secretary/Treasurer to be
elected by trustees annually except secretary/treasurer need not be a trustee
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4/9/54
Quit claim deed for ¾ interest in the south end of the lagoon
from the Larrabee Estate to
Said land is hereby conveyed for park,
boat haven, beach and playground purposes or for anyone or more of the
aforesaid purposes, but may be held in an undeveloped state by grantee, its
successors or assigns.
States if property of lagoon is more than 3 years delinquent
in taxeS or no longer desired that the title shall go to the city of
Bellingham.
IT IS HE
Grantors hereby quit-claim, sell, assign and convey to
said EDGEMOO
5/12/54
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President or Vice President shall be authorized to place a
stamp of approval for E.A. on building plans and specifications.
v Approved
building plans of Diehl, White, Keith, Singer
v Waived a
building restrictions on Lots 14 & 15, Block D, Edgemoor and permit two
private dwelling units.
v Robert
Sherwood, Attny, reported he received a deed for ¾ interest in the beach
property from the Larrabee estate. Geraldine Brady declined to grant her
portion and letter stating her reasons was attached to the minutes.
4/20/56
I
3/3/70
Non-profit certificate.
“Public benefit” class, #2-125463-6.
Must be renewed each year.
Paperwork
in “Working File”
American
Land Title Association Loan Policy TP-47
8/70
Schedule B; Part I; W-8153
Shows paperwork for:
Easement for the Sewer Line:
Covenants, conditions and restrictions contained in the
following instrument;
Executed by: Larrabee
As follows (abbreviated)
1.
No building erected until design, plans specifications
and location be approved in writing by grantor (E.A.)
2.
2. No
advertising signs
3.
3. Building
line to 40 feet from nearest existing road boundaries. No subdivisions.
4.
Dwelling erected and enclosed in 9 months
5.
Septic tank description
6.
7.
All owners bound by covenants
12/21/70
Judgment and Decree from the office of Sam Peach about the
suit against Great Northern
2/10/71
Letter from
Burton Kinsgbury granting permission, as Trustee of
5/18/71
Legal document signed by Burton Kingsbury, Secretary,
Edgemoor Assn and the vice president of Burlington Northern regarding the power
line on the reserve. The document contains conditions:
1.
$25 Annual Payment (in advance) starting 3/1/71
2.
Cost of construction and maintenance to be paid by BN
3.
4.
Each party shall have the right to terminate this
permit with 6 months written notice.
2/26/80
Letter from Burton Kinsgbury asking for
3/780
Burlington Northern agrees to the increase in rent effective
3/1/81
6/10/81
Quit Claim Deed from the estate of John W Brady for “an
undivided one –quarter interest in
8/12/83
Greene, et
al. v Miller, et al.
Statement from Phil Serka for Greene, et al. v Miller, et
al. was $1,713.50 and this must have been paid by the Millers, since no
funds were taken from
3/3/86
Burton Kingsbury retires and Jim Doran becomes trustee of
Edgemoor Assn. Sam Peach writes letter to BN changing address for
6/1/88
Notice of Edgemoor Assn meeting from Jim Doran announcing his
intention to reorganize the association after several years of inactivity.
6/16/88
Minutes of Edgemoore Association reorganization meeting.
6/16/88
Letter from Grace Jackson to Jim Doran thanking Jim for
reorganizing Edgemoor Assn. with suggestion to extend the boundaries of the
7/2/92
Detailed letter from Jim Doran to Burlington Northern
containing historical information.
v In 1967, or
thereabouts, Great Northern built a passing track from the Fairhaven Station to
just past the Edgemoor Lagoon. The building of the second track precipitated a
lawsuit (see 12/21/70).
v The solid
rock causeway was blocking tidal action, making the lagoon a stagnant pond. The
RR later offered to build a bridge through which small boats could travel and
the tide could pass in and out of the lagoon.
v Reefer cars
stationed on the causeway were making noises, which kept most of Edgemoor awake
at night. The RR later agreed to use the passing track as such and not allow
trains to remain on the track for more than 10-20 minutes at a time.
v The body of
the letter addresses current noise issues due regarding the use of the passing
track with trains parked for as long as 36 hours.
7/29/92
Letter from attorney for Burlington Northern stating the
“trackage in Question is what is known as CTC (Centralized Traffic Control)
siding. It is normally not to be used for switching or storage purposes.” He
goes on to state it will not be so used in the future and thanks Jim Doran for
his handling of the matter.
11/18/93
Letter from Jim Doran to Burlington Northern asking for
payment of rent for 91-92, 92-93 and 93-94 in the amount of $180.
9/26/94
EA Meeting
Discussion regarding Adult
Group Home at 426 Bayside
Phil Serka, Land Attorney,
hired to look into matters at cost of $1,472.50. A portion of the bill was left
unpaid and sent to collection until Mary and JC Hickman paid it personally in
1996.
Edgemoor Directional Sign
10/18/94
Joel Douglas (grand fathered sign improperly removed by
city). States Lairmont willing to pay all costs for sign
10/25/94
Letter from Fred Kaiser to Bruce Ayers. Writes that Joel Douglas offered to pay for
sign
12/12/94
Jack Garner, Public Works Director
Writes OK for sign and no charge for permit
1: Submit location
2: Traffic visibility a concern
12/19/94
Paula Beatty, Legal Coordinator
1.
Exact location
2.
Drawing of design
3.
Will issue permit at no charge
12/27/94
1. Joel Douglas submits design to Fred Kaiser
4/3/96
Letter from Jim Doran to Burlington Northern asking for
payment of rent for 94-95 and 95-96 in the amount of $120.
5/17/98
W.E. Thompson, Director of Administration
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
2454 Occidental Ave. S., Suite IA
Seattle, WA 98134
Statement was prepared by Mary Hickman for past due
12/5/2000
Edgemoor Assn meeting. Mary Hickman, President.
Discussion of reserve:
1.
Deeded to all members of assn
2.
3.
Water main damage and repairs in September, 2000
a. Trail
widened and gravel and rock steps added by the city
4.
Current status
5.
Suggested repairs
a. Post signs
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6.
Proposals…keep and pursue
a. Property
should remain in the control of the Association
7.
Liability
a. Liability
issues and need for insurance to protect Association members should a person
become injured on the reserve will be pursued
Shorewood Condominiums discussion.
3/1/2001
Statement to Burlington Northern
3/1/2002
7/9/2002
Meeting called due to Conditional Use Permit application for
!0,000 sq. ft. home at 318 Bayside
Notes taken from Legal Documents and other files of
Christine & Sandie Koplowitz, September 2002 – File Name:
History of Edgemoor Assn.doc