Ambassador II Condominiums

Ambassador II Condominium Board Minutes

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Meeting was called to order at 6:32pm. The November 2023 minutes were approved as written.

Monday, December 11, 2023

President: Vacant	Vice President: Jonathan Budiardjo	Secretary: Amy Zhu
Treasurer: Brian Heuston (absent)	Member at Large: Kate Guttridge	Association Manager: Ashley Goodman

Homeowners Forum

• One homeowner attended the meeting this month.

Treasurer’s Reports

• For the period ending November 30, 2023

US Bank Checking:      $109,619.04
WaFd Bank Replacement / Special Assessment Reserve:      $276,397.09
Sound Credit Union Savings:      $228,164.43
Umpqua Bank 12-month CD:      $243,690.14
Petty Cash:             $100.00

Total Assets:      $857,970.70

Old Business

• Here’s notice that the Board will be enforcing the Rules & Regulations. Warning notices will be sent to unit owners with fines following if the violation has not been resolved.
• The opt-in mailing list for Ambassador II-related announcements is now available. Please email board@ambassador2.com to be added to the list. 
• A homeowner has set up a forum for homeowners: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ambassador2seattle/. 

New Business

• The repair and refinishing of fifth-floor decks is now complete, including fixing the damage to 509 and the elastomeric coating.
• The fence portion will be repaired on Wednesday.
• The Board has received a quote for routine graffiti removal, and is looking into getting more.
• The Board is also exploring engineering plans for improving roof anchoring for the safety of window washers.
• TKE will be out for elevator modernization starting late this month. We will coordinate their parking demands, and the Board will be posting notices around the building. Our current elevator model is discontinued; this modernization work and scheduled out-of-service period will avoid surprise out-of-service periods when the elevator breaks down and special, out-of-manufacture parts must be ordered.
• Regarding the status of several water intrusion events:
  • In one event, a ceiling collapse was caused by failing components in the upper unit, though the lower unit also had some plumbing concerns resolved. Ongoing. 
  • In another event, the wax ring for the toilet failed, and the drywall in the ceiling needed repair. Restoration is ongoing.
• The bike room will have the locks of abandoned bikes cut soon, and more spaces are expected to become available.
• Bulger has repaired several broken doors and added new full-door astragals for added security. We intend to slowly add these astragals all around the property as doors need repair.
• Landscaping Task Force: Our landscaping vendor is scheduled to come out and remove dead shrubs and put mulch down. If herbicide will be used, the task force will post notices in public areas so pet owners can take precautions. The task force has also been looking into plants for the pots around the building. The Board has tentatively approved further investigation and plant expenses.
• A homeowner made a call to Ashley after noticing that their sink was clogged. Ashley advised calling a plumber to check the p-trap, but the plumber found a clog due to a plastic bag deep in the pipes. The Board has agreed to cover the cost of this plumber visit as the problem was found in the communal areas, and because the visit was suggested by Ashley.

Security

• No vehicles reported stolen in November. A firm reminder to never store your remote keys in your car.
• No locker break-in attempts reported in November. Please don’t store valuables in lockers. Please also secure your locker with a high-quality lock to avoid and deter future break-ins.
• Several incidences of package thefts were reported in November. Please pick up your packages as soon as they arrive or, better yet, schedule them to be delivered to a more secure location like your work address or an Amazon locker. Please alert the board if you have, or notice, a stolen package.

Rules

• Rule 3.12 – Rules & Regulations state that Realtor key boxes must be removed within 7-days of the sale or lease of the unit. Otherwise, there should be no other key boxes attached to the fencing anywhere on the property. All non-Realtor key boxes will be immediately removed and disposed of without notice.
• Recycling reminders: Our recycling rules are identical to the City of Seattle’s. Please break down boxes, toss most packing materials into the trash, as most are not recyclable. IF IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT. All plastic packaging is not recyclable. Paper towels are not recyclable. Caps on bottles are also not recyclable.

ALL RECYCLABLE ITEMS MUST BE CLEANED PRIOR TO PLACEMENT IN THE BINS

• Rule 4.10 – DO NOT leave garage remotes in your vehicle. Non-resident owners, please discuss this continued security issue with tenants.
• Rule 3.17 – It is our individual responsibility to secure the building. Before proceeding away from the building or to your parking space, please wait for the Summit Ave garage gate to close completely. We strongly advise residents to never leave anything in vehicles or lockers that one does not wish to lose.
• Rule 3.5 – Smoke from several units has been leaking into the hallway. This has been creating a persistent odor in the hallway and affecting other residents on the floor. As a reminder of the rule – “No owner or occupant shall make or permit any loud, excessive, or disturbing noises or odors by himself or herself, his or her family, employees, agents, or visitors, nor do or permit anything that will interfere with the rights, comforts, or convenience of any condominium owner or occupant. NO SMOKING IS PERMITTED IN THE COMMON AREAS OR GARAGE.” Violators will be fined and potentially charged to remove the odor in the hallway.

Things to Always Remember

• MODIFICATION OF UNITS: Please review the Rules & Regulations prior to any modification of the unit (Rule 8.1 through 8.10). If one is planning to remodel their unit or make substantial construction noise, it is courteous to contact all surrounding units and restrict work hours to when the units are mostly unoccupied. All work should be done within the unit boundaries. An owner or contractor wishing to use common area space for storage or work space shall submit a request to the Board, which will render a decision.
• PARKING IN GARAGE: The two (2) dentist office parking spaces are not to be used for guest parking. There is no guest parking in the garage, as all spaces are assigned. Unauthorized vehicles may be towed without warning at the vehicle owner’s risk and expense (Rule 4.1). Non-resident owners, please advise tenants of this continued parking issue. The dentist’s office has provided the Board a list of vehicles to tow on sight. NO WARNING!
• WATER SHUT-OFF VALVE: There is a water shut-off valve located in every unit above the water heater. This valve will shut water off to your entire unit without affecting the whole building.
• CONTACTING THE BOARD: Unless there’s an emergency, tenants may not directly contact Board members or Property Concepts. They need to contact the unit’s owner or owner’s representatives with any property concerns.

Meeting adjourned at 7:31pm.

Next Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 8th, 2024 at 6:30pm in the Fitness Center.

Ambassador II Condominium Homeowners Association: 506 E Howell St, Seattle, WA 98122 (not our mailing address)

Property Concepts / Ashley Goodman: 206-935-7951 ashley@propertyconceptsinc.net.

To contact the Board of Directors, please email us at board@ambassador2.com. Due to past spam issues and if your email address has not been placed on the allow list, your email may be kicked back. If you don’t receive a response from the Board within 48 hours, please contact Ashley.