Ambassador II Condominiums

Monday, June 9, 2014

President: Brien Sherman
Vice President: Venus Chan (absent)
Treasurer: Jay Heath
Secretary: Shaun Ross
Member At Large: Anand Singla
Association Manager: Jack Taylor

Homeowners Forum
● No homeowners were present at the meeting this month.

Meeting was called to order at 6:32pm. The May 2014 minutes were approved as written.

Treasurer’s Report
For period ending May 31, 2014.

Bank, Savings and Investment Accounts
Checking: $28,288.53
Washington Federal Replacement / Special Assessment Reserve CD: $314,801.18
Sound Credit Union Savings: $211,180.46
Petty Cash: $100.00
Total Assets: $554,370.17

Committee Reports
● No committee reports.

Old Business
● Associated Roofing has been quite busy. At this time, we have not scheduled an inspection of the roofs (both buildings) for any damage or wear. We are in no immediate need and are a low priority at this time.
● The >|< (close doors) button in the elevator will be repaired the next time the elevator is serviced. A note has been placed in the elevator service room for the technician. We don’t want to over pay for a minor repair like this. ● Remember that the 3% dues increase takes effect with your next payment. Owners will receive a new coupon book, new fee list, and a copy of the budget very soon. ● Please refer to the Cleanscapes or the City of Seattle website for what is recyclable: http://www.cleanscapes.com/seattle/recycling_guidelines/residential/ ● The new key price is $20/key; up from $15/key. The new charge covers increased costs of the key and postage. This amount applies towards replacing lost or broken keys as well as additional keys. The deposit for additional keys still applies. This rules change began on Sunday, June 1, 2014. The rules update and a modified key request form are available on our website under ‘Ambassador II Documents’. ● We are still waiting for an arborist look at the alley trees to see if they need to be removed. We’ll also ask what would be good replacements if the current trees need to be removed. ● AM I Commercial LLC (Cosmos) filed a lawsuit against the Ambassador II Owners Association in regards to parking space 2 in the alley garage. The Ambassador II Board and Property Concepts have worked with our lawyer to address the suit. The suit has since been suspended, as we have proper documentation on parking space 2 being transformed into storage units at the time of construction. ● The transient who occasionally claimed home at the bottom of the Howell Street ramp has not returned. If he does or anyone else begins loitering on the property, please contact the police to have them removed. A complainant will need to sign the police documents in order for the police to remove the individual(s) from the premises. A sign was installed last month to assist police with removal of loitering persons on the property. New Business
● Warm weather is upon us remember that neighbors can hear noise coming from your unit. Please be aware of all audio levels, remember to shut off any wake up alarms, and please put a citronella collar on your dog(s) as a deterrent to control their barking. Your neighbors will appreciate your consideration.
● Dogs should be leashed at all times on the property outside your unit.
● Our Annual Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 13th. Please mark your calendars to attend the meeting for Association updates and information.
● Please consider replacing your toilets, as many are original. The original models are CRANE units and are water wasters. You may qualify for a free toilet or a rebate from Seattle Public Utilities (www.seattle.gov/util/freetoilets or www.savingwater.org/rebates).