Meeting minutes for March 2011 Board Meeting
Monday, March 14, 2011
Jack Taylor – Association Manager
Dale Hitsman – President
Brien Sherman – Vice President
Shaun Ross – Secretary
Jay Heath – Treasurer
Karen Henley – Member-At-Large
Homeowners Forum
No homeowners were present at this month’s meeting.
Meeting was called to order at 6:35pm. February’s minutes were approved as written.
Treasurer’s Report
For period ending February 28, 2011
Bank, Savings and Investment Accounts
Checking: 35,793.22
Insurance Reserve: $4,768.78
Security Deposits: $972.57
Replacement/Special Assessment CD: $224,537.96
Watermark CU Savings: $126.48
Other Replacement Reserve CD: $153,209.06
Petty Cash: $100.00
Total Assets: $ 419,508.07
Committee Reports
No committee reports submitted.
Old Business
ThyssenKrupp is still working on getting the elevator repaired and working properly to stop the loud noises. Most of the noises occur when the wooden structure expands and contracts with the cooler temperatures and wetter weather. For the most part, the noises should be less when we have warmer and drier weather. We are looking to permanently repair the elevator and elevator shaft. In addition, a leveling switch needed replacement and was repaired.
A homeowner from Ambassador I has finally paid their overdue shared expenses fees in full. The unpaid assessments were several years overdue.
A unit that is in foreclosure has a potential buyer. If the purchase goes through, the back HOA dues should be paid once the unit closes.
No word on the progress of Ambassador I’s leaking planter bed repair.
New Business
Window and dryer vent cleaning is set for April 21 and 22. We will post reminders closer to the dates.. We’ll also obtain an estimate to clean the lamp post light globes in the courtyard.
The Ambassador 1 Board has forwarded a letter from the City stating that our garbage and recycling rates will be going up because our bins are located within the building. These fees will begin on May 1, 2011. So far this year, we are under budget in the utilities department and can absorb the fee hike.
We had a query from a homeowner regarding the glass recycling bins. Although glass can now be mixed in with the rest of the recycling we have elected to keep them because we regularly overfill the large containers every week. We need the extra room because of the wonderful participation of both associations in the recycling program.
Homeowner Alert:
The Board would like to remind all homeowners to replace all original water heaters and water supply lines in their units. As a general rule if your water heater says Bradford-White, it’s likely original equipment. If the supply lines to your sinks, toilet(s), dishwasher, and clothes washer are gray plastic, they are probably original too. The Board strongly urges all residents to pay close attention to their toilet(s). Many of these are at the end of their useful life. If you experience an issue where your toilet is clogging excessively, it’s likely your toilet needs to be replaced. We have also experienced several instances of spontaneous tank cracks over the years. Original equipment toilets are “Crane” brand. Aged equipment may fail without warning causing significant water damage to your unit and those around and below your unit. The Board also recommends replacing your plastic dryer vent hoses with newer non-plastic dryer vent hoses, which provide better flow and reduce the chance of trapping lint. Replacing these items is at the homeowners expense, but is a lot less expensive than the water cleanup expense for you and your neighbors.
Meeting adjourned: 7:22pm. Next meeting will be on April 11, 2011 at 6:30pm in Unit E108.
Ambassador II Condominium Homeowners Association, 506 E Howell Street, Seattle, WA 98122