Meeting minutes for August 2010 Board Meeting
Monday, August 9. 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 August meeting.
Meeting was called to order at 6:32 pm. July’s minutes were approved as written.
Treasurer’s Report
For period ending July 31st, 2010
Bank, Savings and Investment Accounts
Checking 36,706.15
Insurance Reserve $4,765.98
Replacement/Special Assessment CD $190,160.62
Watermark CU Savings $126.36
Other Replacement Reserve CD $ 152,333.57
Petty Cash $100.00
Total Assets $ 385,164.67
Committee Reports
Security: No violations reported
Rules: A homeowner was fined $100 for misuse of the recycling bins. A dishwasher in the recycling bin violates Seattle recycling rules. It also violates the Association rules pertaining to disposal of appliances and other material too large for our dumpsters. Please dispose of your old appliances through the Seattle Transfer stations (Wallingford and South Park).
Old Business
● We have completed the West Building walkway resurfacing. Thank you to all the residents who endured through one of our most inconvenient projects in years.
● East Building carpets were cleaned.
● 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. You may also call the non-emergency number at 206.625.5011 and follow the prompts. Also, you can contact the Redwood (206.329.1952) directly and talk with one of the owners (Lisa) to discuss your unhappiness or solutions to the problems.
New Business
● We experienced two dryer vent issues in July. One unit experienced a clogged vent, which was then cleared. The other was more serious. A fan in the dryer stopped working, which did not push the moisture out the vent properly. Over time condensation collected in the vent pipe and eventually leaked into the wall causing damage to the insulation and drywall. If you experience drying times that are growing longer, it may be time to inspect your dryer.
● The Board has discussed next summer’s capital improvement projects. We have tentatively decided that our next projects will be repair/repainting of the -02 and -04 deck stacks as well as resurfacing the decks of the 2 story units in the East Building. We will contact affected homeowners in the second quarter of 2011.
● The Board has written off a balance owed by a previous Ambassador II owner whose unit was foreclosed. In addition, we have written off a balance from a former Ambassador I owner who did not pay their annual dues for shared area maintenance. That unit was also foreclosed.
Meeting adjourned: 7:20PM. Next meeting is September 13th, 2010 at 6:30pm in Unit E108.
Ambassador II Condominium Homeowners Association, 506 E Howell Street, Seattle, WA 98122