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A proposal is a written statement that suggests a change or changes to the status quo of Wasatch Commons. It proposes a modification to our physical space, cultural practices, or other adjustments to our shared systems (which are not currently under the purvie...

WHY CONSENSUS? When people choose to live in community, they commit to a relationship with each other. The value of this relationship, and the energy that goes into maintaining it, is what creates community. People choose this lifestyle expressly to create an...

Following are some of the activities, procedures, habits, customs, and terminology that have developed at Wasatch Commons. This document is under construction and subject to change. By choosing to live here, we choose to participate in the ongoing project of ...

This article is originally from the Portland Parent, July 1997, with some changes to reflect the situation at Wasatch Commons. Charles Maclean, a spokesperson for the Trillium Hollow project, readily admits that, while the cohousing arrangement may sound idea...

ACM Planning Committee Minutes Jan 4, 2024 Note Taker: Ben Date/time: 4 Jan 2024, 7:00-8:00 PM Location: common house Attendees: Lynda, Ben, Kerry, Linda, Laraine, Cheryl Reflect on the last ACM Difficult ACM with sensitive topics. Overall handled with g...

ACM Planning Committee Minutes Jan 4, 2024 Note Taker: Ben Date/time: 21 Jan 2024, 7:00-8:00 PM Location: common house Attendees: Lynda, Ben, Cheryl, Alex, Kerry, Emily Reflect on the last ACM Overall went well, but there wasn't enough time to review the...

Information about the election: A. Since Wasatch Commons is a cohousing community, and normally operates by consensus process,we very rarely have voting. The annual election of Management Committee (MC) and the passing of theannual budget are exceptions, as g...

ACM Planning Committee Minutes Feb 18, 2024 Note Taker: Ben Date/time: 18 Feb 2024, 7:00-8:00 PM Location: Lynda A's house Attendees: Lynda, Mike, Linda, Ben, Laraine Reflect on the last ACM Plan the next ACM: Feb 25, 3:00 - 5:00 pm Facilitator: Emily...

ACM Planning Committee Minutes Feb 18, 2024 Note Taker: Ben Date/time: 6 Mar 2024, 7:00-8:00 PM Location: Common House Attendees: Lynda, Eliza, Lynda, Kerry Reflect on the last ACM Feedback: Should have either check-in or an opening activity but not both...

ACM Planning Committee Minutes May 18, 2024 Note Taker: Ben Date/time: 18 May 2024, 10:00am  Location: Common House Attendees: Mike, Eliza, Emily, Ben, Kerry, Laraine, Linda Opening activity reflections: limited time in ACM to reflect and have discussion....

ACM Planning Committee Minutes June 5, 2024 Note Taker: Ben Date/time: 5 June 2024, 7:00pm Location: Common House Attendees: Kerry, Emily, Lynda, Ben, Pam (Kerry's cousin) Reflect on the last ACM Good discussion overall. Having question prompts worked we...

ACM Planning Committee Minutes June 17, 2024 Note Taker: Ben Date/time: 17 June 2024, 7:00pm Location: Common House Attendees: Kerry, Kellie, Lynda, Ben, Emily Reflect on the last ACM Last ACM on CPR/AED training went well. It was a small group.  Plan t...

ACM Planning Committee Minutes July 3, 2024 Note Taker: Ben Date/time: 3 July 2024, 7:00pm Location: Common House Attendees: Lynda, Ben, Eliza Reflect on the last ACM Last ACM on CPR/AED training (round 2) went well. It was a small group again.  Plan th...

Account Number Description 1201371 East berm and East garden beds 1157411 Workshop (includes Farmette) 1156305 Common House

ACM Planning Committee Minutes July 21, 2024 Note Taker: Ben Date/time: 21 July 2024, 7:00pm Location: Common House Attendees: Lynda, Ben, Emily, Kerry Reflect on the last ACM Last ACM went well.  Plan the next ACM: Sunday July 28, 3pm Facilitator:  ...

Attendees: Cheryl, Jorge, Kerry, Ben, Laraine Gutters: Vinnie wants to go with Superior. Approved by 4 management members Next steps: Sign contract What are the payment requirements? get insurance, business license, worker's comp info from Superior ...

ACM Planning Committee Minutes August 7, 2024 Note Taker: Ben Date/time: 7 August 2024, 7:00pm Location: Common House Attendees: Lynda, Ben, Laraine, Vicky, Linda Reflect on the last ACM Plan the next ACM: Wednesday August 14, 7pm Facilitator:  ...