Meeting minutes for July 2010 Board Meeting
Monday, July 12. 2010
Jack Taylor – Association Manager
Dale Hitsman – President
Shaun Ross – Vice President
Jay Heath – Treasurer
Greg Mitchell – Member-At-Large
Brien Shermen– Secretary
Homeowners Forum
No homeowners were present at the July meeting.
Meeting was called to order at 6:35 pm. June’s minutes were approved as written.
Treasurer’s Report
For period ending June 30th, 2010
Bank, Savings and Investment Accounts
Checking 36,232.35
Insurance Reserve $4,765.58
Replacement/Special Assessment CD $185,191.07
Watermark CU Savings $126.32
Other Replacement Reserve CD $ 152,000.00
Petty Cash $100.00
Total Assets $ 379,387.23
Our fiscal year ended June 30th. We are in a sound financial position. Our actual budget differed from our estimated budget by $312 over. Our total expenditures were $279,117, which included Reserve expenditures for repairs of the -03 stack, North roof on east building, and the currently in progress West Building walkway re-surfacing.
Committee Reports
Security:
* A vehicle in the Alley garage appears to have a malfunctioning garage remote control. From time to time the gate continuously cycles. The Alley garage is used by Ambassador I residents.
* On July 10th at about 4:00 AM two fires were deliberately set on the Howell Street exterior of our East Building. One of the fires was in the City Light vault access shaft on the southeast corner of the building. The other was on the railing of the ramp on the East Building. Seattle Fire Department responded and quickly doused the fires. Damage was limited to scorched paint on the railing. We made our own repairs. SPD detained a suspect. A witness apparently saw someone set the fire.
Rules:No violations reported
Old Business
* The North flat roof of the East Building is now replaced.
* The noise issues at the Redwood bar continue. Please call 911 if you have issues with the noise or other activities, especially in the alley.
* The annual homeowners meeting is August 11th at 7:00 PM in the bike/exercise room. We are actively seeking new Board members. Please plan to attend the meeting. Don’t forget to bring a chair.
* As a reminder, please replace the water valves in your unit, as the gray plastic valves behind your toilet, under the sinks and behind the washer are original to the building and were the culprits of some of the flooding we had a couple of years back.
New Business
* West Building walkways are being resurfaced. Please be extremely careful and watch for updates that are posted in the lobby and throughout the common areas.
* The number of people leaving shoes and other items outside their unit doors has gotten out of hand. Condominium Rule 8.3 states “Per city fire code, no items of any kind are to be left or stored on steps, outside of doors or on walkways.” Walk-off mats, or “Welcome” mats may be placed outside the doors of the West Building only. Mats will be well maintained and must not constitute a hazard to others. No Mats in the East Building, please. They damage the rug.” Per the fire code, we are not only able to remove items, we are obligated to do so as a safety measure.” Please leave ALL personal items inside your units.
* Remember that it is summer and people have their windows open. Tobacco and other odors can drift into other units. Barking dogs disturb even more people in the summer.
Meeting adjourned: 7:30PM. Next meeting is August 9th, 2010 at 6:30pm in Unit E108.
Ambassador II Condominium Homeowners Association, 506 E Howell Street, Seattle, WA 98122