Surfside history

The original concept for Surfside has had modifications over the years.  This page will attempt to show the original concept of the visionary founders to the present day.

We would appreciate anyone who would share old pictures at Surfside.  This would be a great place to show them.

CONTENTS:
1.  INTRODUCTION..
2.  EARLY DAYS.
3.  OLD PICTURES.

 1.   ARTICLE II
The purposes for which this corporation is formed and the powers it shall exercise are:
1. To purchase or otherwise acquire, construct, improve, develop, repair, maintain, operate, care for and/or dispose of parkways, playgrounds, open spaces and recreational areas, tennis courts, beaches, boat landings, floats, piers, clubhouse, swimming pools, and/or swimming areas, bath-houses, places of amusement, golf courses, com-munity buildings, community clubhouses, and in general community facilities appropriate for the use and benefit of its members, and/or for the improvement and development of the property hereinafter referred to. 
2. To build, improve and maintain roadways, culverts, bridges and drainage areas, canals and to provide for the improving, cleaning and sprinkling of streets, and for collection and disposal of the street sweepings, garbage, ashes, rubbish and the like; to prevent and suppress fires, to provide police protection, and to make and collect charges to cover the costs and expenses therefor.
3. To improve, light and/or maintain streets, roads, alleys, courts, walks, gateways, fences and ornamental features now existing or hereafter to be erected or created, and shelters, comfort stations, and/or buildings and improvements ordinarily appurtenant to any of the foregoing; to improve, plant and maintain grass plots and other areas, trees and plantings within the lines of the streets immediately adjoining or within the property hereinafter described or referred to.
4. To care for any lots and plots in said property, to kill, destroy, and/or remove from any of said lots and plots grass, weeds, rodents, predatory animals and any unsightly or obnoxious things: and to take any action with reference to such lots and plots as may be necessary or desirable in the opinion of the board of trustees of said corporation, to keep the property clean and in good order; to make and collect charges therefore.
5. So far as it can legally do so, grant franchises, rights of way and easements for public utilities or other purposes upon, over and/or under any of said property

9. To pay the taxes and assessments which may be levied by any public authority upon any of the said property now or hereafter used or set apart for golf courses, parks, parkways, playgrounds, open areas, tennis courts, beaches, boat landings, community clubhouses, community club buildings, places of amusement and/or recreation areas, or upon such other recreation spaces wherever situate, as may be maintained for the general benefit and use of the owners of lots in said property; to pay taxes and assessments levied by any public authority upon improvements upon any of said property or areas so used or set apart or maintained, and whether taxed or assessed as a part of said property or area or separately; and to pay taxes and assessments levied by any public authority upon any property which may be held in trust for said corporation.
The above are from our ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION amended Nov. 16, 2002.

In the beginning, Surfside owned the roads until they were turned over to the county.  You can see from the above articles the association intent was broad based for a beach community.  We will try to breakdown how and why changes happened.  Examples of topics will be parks, water system, community buildings etc..
Larry Raymer and other historians will be contributing information.  I found a lot of this information interesting and saw changes both good and bad.  This history may help us focus on a common direction for our association.  This is a work in progress and topics will be added as information is compiled.

2.  EARLY DAYS.

Ken Karch provided the following information:

The following is from the original Articles of Incorporation, established October 28, 1965:

“…KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, W. Boner Bailey, Barbara P. Bailey, Arthur E. Bailey, Jr., Walter Enqvist, Jack DelGuzzi and Gordon Bennett, each being over the age of twenty-one years, and being desirous of forming a corporation under Title 24, Revised Code of Washington, relating to non-profit corporations, do hereby associate ourselves together for the purpose of forming a non-profit corporation, and do make, subscribe, execute and adopt, in triplicate, the following Articles of Incorporation…”


Ken Karch, PE

Here is an analysis I did in 2007 of the documents governing Surfside, based on what I found in a search at the SHOA office, and from personal communications from members. The following citation lists the first 4 of 10 total citations through early 2007.

"...Copies of Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, & Covenants

1. Surfside Beach Club, Inc. By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation, Rt. 1 Box 281, Ocean Park, Washington 98640; includes Articles of Incorporation of Surfside Beach Club, Inc., dated October 28, 1965 (pages 1-12) and By-Laws of Surfside Beach Club, Inc., dated October 28, 1965 (pages 13-21)

Note: copy of Articles of Incorporation filed with Washington State Department of State at Microfilm Roll 1057, pages 166-176 on October 27, 1966.

2. Surfside Homeowners Association By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation, Box 158, Oysterville, Washington 98641; includes Articles of Incorporation of Surfside Homeowners Association (Amended Aug. 3rd, 1977), dated October 28, 1965 (pages 1-11) and By-Laws of Surfside Homeowners Association, dated October 28, 1965 (pages 12-21)

Note: copy of Articles of Incorporation Amendment filed with Washington State Department of State at Microfilm Roll 1397, pages 484-486 on August 3, 1977.

3. Surfside Homeowners Association By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation, Box 158, Oysterville, Washington 98641; includes Articles of Incorporation of Surfside Homeowners Association (Amended Sept. 3rd, 1980), dated October 28, 1965 (pages 1-13) and By-Laws of Surfside Homeowners Association, dated October 28, 1965 (pages 14-23) and Surfside Estates of Pacific County, Washington Restrictive Covenants, Revised 1981 (pages 24-41) with certification by Oren R. Richards, President, on June 15, 1981, that “these restrictive covenants were unanimously passed by resolution of the Board on June 13, 1981,” and Surfside Estates of Pacific County, Washington Architectural Committee Guidelines.

4. Surfside Homeowners Association Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, Covenants, Architectural Guides, 31310 “H” St., Ocean Park, WA 98640; includes Articles of Incorporation of Surfside Homeowners Association (Amended May 19, 1984), dated October 28, 1965 (pages 1-13) and By-Laws of Surfside Homeowners Association, dated October 28, 1965 (pages 14-23) and Surfside Estates of Pacific County, Washington Restrictive Covenants, Revised 1981 (pages 24-41) with certification by Oren R. Richards, President, on June 15, 1981, that “these restrictive covenants were unanimously passed by resolution of the Board on June 13, 1981,” and Surfside Estates of Pacific County, Washington Architectural Committee Guidelines (pages 42-46).

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Notes:

1. Items 1-5 are in 3-1/2 x 6 inch “pocket” sized booklets; items 6 and 7 are 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 booklets
2. Covenants referred to in item #3 filed at County Volume 8107, pages 516-536..."

Ken Karch, PE


Posted by deltajunky to SURFSIDE CHAT at January 22, 2012 9:09 PM ..
In the 60's when Surfside was first developed there were two areas.  West of the ridge was cleared land that left open sand.  I recall driving into Surfside around 1965 and being able to see from the South to the North as open bare sand with the canal and piles of water pipe being installed.  There were few houses and they were mostly along the ocean front with the shore only steps away.  East of the ridge was a mostly forested area and was the most desirable to purchase.  The Cabana at Twin Lakes (Bear Lake) was equiped with hot showers, play ground equipment and swimming facilities.  These got a lot of use as these areas had mostly campers.  This area was called "Beach Club".  Old timers recall fun times as the campers and others gathered at the cabanas.

It is reported but not confirmed that the lots on the West side were seeded with Pine trees in an effort to make them more sellable. The outside restrooms at the business office were a part of a cabana at that sight.  You will still see cement pads at Skating lake cabana and at the office by the mailbox that were used as a platform to place dumpsters for garbage.  This was prior to having a compactor.  All the cabana's had a dumpster  to place garbage.

3.  OLD PICTURES

  Looking South with J Place on the left and Seabreeze lake under construction  1968

Twin Lakes Area  in 1968

Compactor area is lower right & Bear Lake in the center

. Oysterville beach approach in the 1920's