8 THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER
Fireside chat
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2005 Strategic Planning Task Force,
the top five desired activities were
musical concerts, theater, exercise
classes, one day outings, luncheons
with speakers and wine tasting/spe-
cial dinners. The most important ame-
nities were security, walking paths
and the golf course.
Shevlin highlighted the task force’s
goals for 2020. These included the
preservation of our core values, en-
hancement of a sense of community,
increased support for activities and
events, preserve the financial sound-
ness and stability, and development of
more effective connections with the
community of Wilsonville.
Most significantly, the task force
concluded that by 2020, Charbonneau
should “reinvent” the Village Center
and its services and preserve our golf
course as a principal amenity of the
community.
Shevlin addressed the challenges
with the existing clubhouse and the
2019 community feedback effort. With
445 surveys returned, 335 written resi-
dent comments, and 376 written, sepa-
rate submissions of ideas by our resi-
dents, 80% of respondents agreed that
the Clubhouse/Activity Center is an
asset. The survey found that 75%
agreed that the facility needs to be at-
tractive to all ages; 73% believe that
property values are tied to community
amenities; with 77% believing that the
golf course is linked to property val-
ues; less than 5% believe that the ex-
February 2020
isting facilities should be left the way
they are.
The community offered their top re-
quests, including a restaurant/sports
bar, community meeting place, large
multi-purpose and events rooms,
meeting rooms, library, arts and crafts
area, billiards/TV room, card rooms
and accessible Sunshine Service, our
locally loaned-out medical equipment.
The Village Center Development
Task Force was organized to address
these issues in the design and con-
struction of the new Community Cen-
ter. Co-chaired by Kathy Fuller and
Anne Shevlin, the task force includes
community members, two other CCC
Directors, our General Manager Jim
Meierotto and the expertise of the de-
velopment consultants Timon Manon-
gi and Access Architecture.
Besides holding monthly and some-
times bi-weekly meetings, the task
force has partnered with existing busi-
ness members. It is reviewing plans
and looking at all of the possibilities,
including some changes to the current
clubhouse. When the initial design
and costs estimates are complete, the
task force will present their findings
to the entire board of directors, as
well as the community as a whole for
feedback.
The “ball park” figure is $5 million,
although design will drive the final
cost. When asked if funding will re-
quire any special assessments, the
board and staff pointed out that CCC
had started a Capital Improvement
Fund as far back as 2008. That along
with the two most recent increases in
2019 and 2020, are anticipated to cover
the long term funding for the project.
Shevlin introduced Joe Brouillette,
president of the Charbonneau Golf
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Course Board. He again addressed the
discussions of a possible merger be-
tween CGC and CCC. Although at this
time the final proposal is still being
worked on, he expected it to be pre-
sented to the CCC Board soon.
He pointed out that at a luncheon
with local realtors earlier last year,
Charbonneau homes carry a premium
of at least 20%. Brouillette discussed
the golf course sustainability and cur-
rent profitability. CGC has contracted
to build a cover for the patio terrace
and construction has already begun.
This will allow the golf course to hold
more events, such as weddings and
corporate outings.
He explained the CGC and CCC
Boards’ view that there is a “common
value” that all residents realize from
having a golf course. Brouillette again
answered a question about whether
dues will be increased if CCC and CGC
“merge.” He outlined the strong fi-
nancial position CGC is in today, pri-
marily as a result of the sale of the
driving range to Pahlisch Homes.
After a brief but lively question-
and-answer period, the overall tone of
the event was upbeat and positive.
When asked if the Community would
have a chance to vote on the merger,
Director Steve Switzer reflected the
board’s position: “At this time, the
board has not seen the preliminary
proposal. At that time, we will review
it and the CCC Board will be in a bet-
ter position to determine what steps
we need to move forward.” Although
no further “chats” are scheduled,
there is a strong belief that the board
will continue its communication out-
reach as more information about the
proposed merger, as well as the Com-
munity Center, emerges.
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By CANDY FERGUSON
Solo Sisters know
how to have fun
T
he year 2019 ended with a
bang when a record num-
ber of Solo Sisters gath-
ered in the Fireplace Room
at the CCC in December for our sec-
ond annual Holiday Party. The
room was beautiful, the meal ca-
tered by The Olive Garden was deli-
cious and the mood was festive, as
we all enjoyed a wonderful evening
together. I want to give a shout out
to the ladies who serve with me on
the Planning Committee. They are
my co-chair Deanna Morgan, trea-
surer Karen Giardina and members
at large Robyn Andrus and Lynda
Wyly.
My thanks to you for making 2019 a
year of growth and great fun for Char-
bonneau’s Solo Sisters!
We started the new year with a well
attended happy hour at one of our fa-
vorite restaurants: The Backstop Bar
& Grill in Canby.
Later in the month, we will hold a
Mexican-themed potluck called “Getting
to Know You” in the clubhouse. In Feb-
ruary we will host another Sisters’ fa-
vorite, Games Night. If you are a single
woman living in Charbonneau and
would like to get out and liven up your
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