Meeting minutes for September 2010 Board Meeting
Monday, September 13. 2010
Jack Taylor – Association Manager
Dale Hitsman – President
Brien Shermen– Vice President
Shaun Ross – Secretary
Jay Heath – Treasurer
Karen Henley– Member-At-Large
Homeowners Forum
A homeowner mentioned that the incidents of food littering around the property has gotten worse. Please be kind to your neighbors and take your trash to the trash! Or if you see any, please take it to the trash.
Meeting was called to order at 6:40 pm. August’s minutes were approved as written.
Treasurer’s Report
For period ending August 31st, 2010
Bank, Savings and Investment Accounts
Checking 33,583.42
Insurance Reserve $4,766.38
Replacement/Special Assessment CD $195,104.57
Watermark CU Savings $126.36
Other Replacement Reserve CD $ 152,333.57
Petty Cash $100.00
Total Assets $ 386,986.38
Committee Reports
Security: No violations reported
Rules: No violations reported
Old Business
Noise from the Redwood bar continued to be an ongoing issue. A Board member is contacting residents on the east side of the East Building to provide them more information on how to file a noise complaint. We will also post information in the lobby.
New Business
Karen Henley takes her seat as our newest Board member in the position of member-at-large. Shaun Ross becomes Secretary and Brien Shermen becomes Vice President.
The Board discussed a new garage door remote opener system for the alley garage. The alley garage is used only be Ambassador I vehicles. We will present our proposal to the AMB1 Board for consideration.
At the annual meeting a homeowner discussed having someone to call in the middle of the night for an emergency. Property Concepts answers their phone 24 hours per day for property emergencies. Their number is 206-935-7951.
The thermostat that controls the fans in the City Light electrical vault is malfunctioning–it will not shut the fan off automatically. City Light says it is our responsibility for repairs. The Board has asked for documentation that outlines responsibility before paying City Light to repair their equipment.
At the Annual meeting a homeowner asked if the entire building could be declared non-smoking. Our attorney advises us that we can declare as we wish but such a regulation is not enforceable beyond current statutes. Smoking in a common area is illegal and punishable by fine. Smoking in units or limited common areas (decks and private patios) is legal and permitted.
Parts are on order to replace the cradle for the handset at the main gate. This is taking longer than we would like, but it will be repaired as soon as parts are received.
At the Annual Meeting the subject of cleaning the carpets more often was discussed. The cost of cleaning all the floors is about $1,000 per visit. The Board will examine the carpets in late winter and, if the budget permits, will consider a second cleaning.
Meeting adjourned: 7:50PM. Next meeting is October 11th, 2010 at 6:30pm in Unit E108.
Ambassador II Condominium Homeowners Association, 506 E Howell Street, Seattle, WA 98122