Important Announcements:

Please Check this page from time to time for important Announcements from the Board.  On issues that are posted you may contact Board members by using the feedback form.

Thank You.

Election Results 2010 

Directors:
Mike Campbell
BJ Cunningham
Joe Schaefer
Thank you to all that ran! 

Proposal 2 (Authorization to Vote Proxies)- 76% For, 24% Against
Proposal 3 (Building Setbacks)- 82% For, 18% Against
Proposal 4 (Locking Clubhouse)- 80% For, 20% Against
Proposal 5 (2010 Budget)- 96% For, 4% Against 

Thank you to all that took time to vote.


Open Member Meeting 

Back in 1999, Curly Clark and myself as the Association and Corporate Board Chairmen, felt that it would be prudent to have a summer meeting at Rimrock for the membership. Prior to that, we only had the Annual Meeting in February that was attended by the general membership. At that time, we did not have email, fax, a consistent newsletter, or a reliable phone system so communication was spotty at best. The Boards in the 1980’s and 90’s had a reputation for being closed-mouthed as well. The first few Open Meetings went well and were productive. Unfortunately, over time, the meetings became dominated by those that wanted to “soap box”, often about the same issues each and every year.

A lot has changed in the past 10 years. We now have email, fax, reliable phones, and a Member Communication Form near the office; all can be used to communicate with the office or the Board. We have term limits for directors that bring new faces onto the Board each year. We have had consistent quarterly newsletters aimed at informing the members of current events. The need to have a meeting in the summer when it can be an irritating 100 degrees has passed. As a result, after discussing it at several meetings, the Board voted in February not to hold the meeting in 2009.

 

2009 Ballot Results

Proposal #3, Cattle Grazing: 93% in favor, 7% opposed
Proposal #4, Electronic Newsletter: 78% in favor, 22% opposed. 

Thank you to all that volunteered your services for Director!

 

2010 RIMROCK REMINDERS

Important note: You have until March 31 to pay Association Dues. After that, a $10/month late fee is added plus a 12% interest fee at the end of the year. 

1.      Due to popular request, we are updating and repeating our FAQ regarding Rimrock and Douglas County building restrictions and other general rules and information. This is not intended to be complete but rather a summary. Don Heffner with the County has been a great source of help and his number is 509 884 7173.

    1. Rimrock requires a Planning Committee permit for any structure over 200 sq. ft or if you make any significant changes in grade. Permit applications are available on the website on the “Rimrock Property” page or from the Office. Please include a site plan with your permit.
    2. Douglas County requires a building permit for structures over 200 sq. ft.  Extended rooflines beyond the eaves are counted (porch cover, carport, etc.), as is any loft. Any structure that does not meet the requirements of a residence is considered a storage shed. All covers over an RV require a permit regardless of size. Their website is http://www.douglascountywa.net/.
    3. Wells must be a minimum of 50 feet from the property line. Septic must be 100 feet from a well. Well drilling restrictions may occur in the future. We will keep you posted with any changes.
    4. Without a residence, you are limited to one storage structure, regardless of size, not to exceed 1176 sq. ft. A residence must have hot and cold running water, septic, etc. and be at least 720 square feet and meet all codes for residential dwellings. Check with the County for more details.
    5. Square footage fact summary: 1. 200 or less- no permit is required. 201+-Planning Committee and County permits required. 2. 720- minimum size for residential dwelling. 3. 1176- maximum size for storage building without a residence. With residence, up to 10,000 sq. ft. allowed.
    6. Remember, the roads have a 60-foot right-of-way so your lot usually begins 30 feet from the center of the road. A utility easement of 8 feet exists around all lots. Please read your Covenants (available on our website). The version dated 3/05/2008 is the document of record.
    7. The Covenants are very specific about nuisances and unkempt lots. Please keep your lot neat! Please show your neighbors and Rimrock respect by regularly policing your property.
    8. If you do not have a residence as defined by the County, you are limited to a stay of 180 days in any 365-day period within the Rimrock development per our Covenants. In simple terms, you cannot live full time in a tent, trailer, shed, or any temporary structure. Permanent dwellings and full-time residents are welcome! The County standards may be more restrictive.
    9. In many circumstances, the Covenants allow the Planning Committee to consider variances. Each will be reviewed on its own merit.
    10. If you sell your lot to a private party, first have them stop by or call the office to review pertinent documents to make sure their planned usage is in accordance with our Covenants and Bylaws. They are also available on our website.
    11. Our subdivision is re-assessed every 2 years. If you have any questions regarding your property taxes, contact Pat Dull with Douglas County at 509 745 8521. If you are curious how the County views your property, see http://douglaswa.taxsifter.com.
  1. If you plan on riding any type of ATV, you must attend one rider’s meeting per year. They are usually held Saturdays at 9:30AM, May-September near the office.
  2. If you are interested in getting a phone line to your property, contact Kevin for the details. The WUTC rules were changed in 2008.
  3. Because we are remote and cover a large area, security is everyone’s business. We recommend that you keep your valuables to a minimum, particularly in the off-season. The RV storage lot offers some security and it has 77 spaces on a first come, first served basis. We offer winter storage in the campground during the off-season for $30/month. It is less for those who already have an RV storage space. You, yourself, are still limited to a maximum stay of 21 consecutive days in the campground followed by 7 days out.
  4. We have upgraded 24 RV sites to include 50A service and sewer. As a result, those sites  have a $5 per night user fee for members and $20 per night for guests. The regular guest fee is $15/night for tent camping and the unimproved RV sites. Those are free for members. There is a $2 fee for the RV dump.
  5. We offer Wifi in the Campground. Internet access is $5 per day or $30 for the year. It is intended to be used for email and text files. Please do not download movies or view files with extensive graphics or streaming video due to our limited bandwidth.
  6. Important!! Our garbage dumpsters are available for member convenience. They are to be used for ordinary household garbage created during your vacation at Rimrock. Please do not use them for construction waste or for large household items. The Ephrata landfill is cheap and convenient. Full-time residents must provide their own garbage service.
  7. If you leave your RV out here for the winter, make sure it is winterized by October 15! Any week in October can have single digit nights. Brrrrrrrr!! If you plan a winter visit, please call first to check current conditions. We only plow to full-time residents.
  8. If you are planning a large family event and intend on using the Clubhouse and kitchen, etc., please let the office know well in advance. Group functions are limited to a maximum of 50 people. We require a $300 damage deposit and a $200/day use fee. There will be a limited number of events allowed each year.
  9. The PUD policy on power connections with poles within 150ft is $3.75 per amp. You must still pay for trenching, conduit, panel work, etc. Check with the PUD as their policy changes without notice. 800 503 7990 or 509 884 7191.
  10. Pool Rules: Our present rules (State Code!) are as follows: 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult, 13 to 17 must have at least two people that age or older present, and 18+ can be alone. We cannot allow any exceptions to that policy. Adult-only hours are posted at the gate. An accidental drowning can be devastating both emotionally and financially. Children wearing diapers must have a protective covering.

In 2010, there will be no adult hours on holiday weekends.

  1. Quiet time in the Campground is 11PM to 7AM. We ask that the kitchen not be used during that period.
  2. If you require an official property address, an address request form is available on the Douglas County website. There is a $75 fee for the application.

Find it at http://www.douglascountywa.net/.

  1. Our website is found at rimrockmeadows.com, our email address is rimrockmeadows@gmail.com, our mailing address is POB 1195, Ephrata, 98823, our phone number is 509 632 9800, and our fax line is 509 632 9801.

We recommend that you keep this document for future reference. Any changes will be posted on the website.

Please look for our quarterly newsletter, The Rattler, on our website. New editions come out January, April, July, and October.

 Thank You!