Meeting minutes for February 2013 Board Meeting
Monday, February 11, 2013
Dale Hitsman – President
Brien Sherman – Vice President
Jay Heath – Treasurer
Shaun Ross – Secretary
Karen Henley – Member-At-Large
Jack Taylor – Association Manager
Homeowners Forum
No homeowners were present at the meeting.
Meeting was called to order at 6:31pm. The January 2013 minutes were approved as written.
Treasurer’s Report
For period ending January 31, 2013 Bank, Savings and Investment Accounts
Checking: $23,860.36
Washington Federal Replacement/Special Assessment Reserve CD: $279,027.13
Sound Credit Union Savings: $5,856.25
Sound Credit Union Replacement & Insurance Reserve CD: $155,059.42
Petty Cash: $100.00
Total Assets: $463,903.16
Committee Reports
No committee reports.
Old Business
We are still experiencing a minor water leak on a top floor deck of the east building. At this time, the source is unknown. Our contractor is narrowing down the possibilities.
A continued reminder, please wait for the garage gate to close completely before proceeding to your parking space or away from the building. If you walk out the garage door and not the pedestrian door, please also wait for it to close before walking away from the building.
The planter box above the Howell Street sidewalk and between units 105 and 106 has been emptied of plant material. This planter will stay empty for the foreseeable future.
New Business
The Board will be transferring funds from our reserve account at Washington Federal to the reserve account at Sound Credit Union in order to stay within FDIC insurance limits.
Three more failed locks were replaced. Hopefully, this is the last.
There’s been a continuing noise complaint (loud music & language), which hasn’t been resolved. Fines have been assessed and will continue to be assessed until the noise has been lowered to a reasonable level. As we all know, the walls, floors, and ceilings in our building are thin. Please be considerate of your neighbors.
A few weeks back, we lost one alley tree due to root rot. We’ll ask our landscaper for their advice as to whether the existing trees are healthy or need replacing.
On Saturday (02/09) a dog perished by another dog. This is a sad situation that may have been prevented. Please keep ALL pets leashed and in your firm control while in public areas.
Both Ambassador boards (I & II) will hold a joint meeting in March to discuss items relating to both associations.
We have two ceiling can light fixtures in the east building in need of ballast replacement. We’ll wait until another one or two fail before replacing the fixtures. This is a cost savings measure.
Our fire alarms were tested in February. All systems are in working order.
We continue to find garbage (kitchen scraps, bookcases, pizza boxes, Styrofoam etc.) in the recycling bins. Please be sure to only place recyclables (cardboard, paper, aluminum cans, tin cans, glass, etc.) in the recycle bins and trash in the trash bins. IF IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT! If we lose the recycle bins, our garbage bill will rise significantly.
We are looking into replacing the alley gate section of the fence, as it’s lifespan is coming to an end. This will be a summer 2013 project or a 2014 project.
Meeting adjourned: 7:30pm.
Next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 11, 2013 at 6:30pm in Unit E108
Meeting minutes for January 2013 Board Meeting
Monday, January 14, 2013
Dale Hitsman – President
Brien Sherman – Vice President
Jay Heath – Treasurer
Shaun Ross – Secretary
Karen Henley – Member-At-Large
Jack Taylor – Association Manager
Homeowners Forum
No homeowners were present at the meeting.
Meeting was called to order at 6:33pm. The November 2012 minutes were approved as written (no December meeting).
Treasurer’s Report
For period ending December 31, 2012
Bank, Savings and Investment Accounts
Checking: $27,640.34
Washington Federal Replacement/Special Assessment Reserve CD: $273,747.06
Sound Credit Union Savings: $5,854.77
Sound Credit Union Replacement & Insurance Reserve CD: $154,884.04
Petty Cash: $100.00
Total Assets: $462,226.21
Committee Reports
No committee reports.
Old Business
The Board recommends that unit owners inspect and consider replacing their smoke detectors, as most are probably original. Detectors without battery backup are old and possibly not operating correctly.
A new state law is now in effect requiring Carbon Monoxide detectors in every unit as of 01/01/2013 especially those with tenants.
The fifth floor deck / water damage repair will take place once we have some dry weather with temperatures above 65 degrees.
New Business
The Board has renewed our regular umbrella and earthquake insurance coverage for this calendar year. We increased the “employee dishonesty” coverage from $450K to $600K to comply with recent regulations. We experienced an exceptionally large increase in earthquake insurance premiums.
As of late November through the third week of January, we’ve spent $1,600 on door handle and lock repairs. This has been unexpected expense. We would like to remind everyone to please not use their key to pull doors open. This practice will inevitably break the key off in the lock. Please only use the key to unlock the door or gate and use the handle to pull open the door or gate.
In the past two months, we’ve had a locker broken into with items stolen. The board would like to remind everyone to please not store valuables in their locker or at least not have the items visible.
A resident called 911 in December to report a trespasser with a dog in the alley garage. We believe he gained access to the garage through an open garage door. When exiting the garage (either the alley garage or the Summit garage), please wait for the gate to close completely before proceeding to your parking space or away from the building. If you walk out the garage door, please also wait for it to close before walking away from the building.
The fire alarm Friday morning (01/11/2013 @ 4:43am) was caused by over cooked food on the stove. Thankfully, there was no fire or smoke damage.
Meeting adjourned: 7:18pm.
Next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 11, 2013 at 6:30pm in Unit E108
Ambassador II Condominium Homeowners Association: 506 E Howell St., Seattle, WA 98122 ( https://ambassador2.com)
Meeting minutes for November 2012 Board Meeting
Monday, November 12, 2012
Dale Hitsman – President
Brien Sherman – Vice President
Jay Heath – Treasurer
Shaun Ross – Secretary
Karen Henley – Member-At-Large
Jack Taylor – Association Manager
Homeowners Forum
No homeowners were present at the meeting.
Meeting was called to order at 6:30pm. The October 2012 minutes were approved as written.
Treasurer’s Report
For period ending October 31, 2012
Bank, Savings and Investment Accounts
Checking: $20,398.34
Washington Federal Replacement/Special Assessment Reserve CD: $263,193.36
Sound Credit Union Savings: $5,854.77
Sound Credit Union Replacement & Insurance Reserve CD: $154,884.04
Petty Cash: $100.00
Total Assets: $444,430.51
Committee Reports
No committee reports.
Old Business
The Board is exploring the option to replace all garage lighting with LEDs, as Seattle City Light is offering a rebate as an incentive. We’re crunching the numbers to see if it’s worth taking advantage of the offer. Currently, we’re waiting to schedule an appointment with the city official. At the same time we will ask about replacing the pole lights in the courtyard. These lights currently use a lot of power and do not provide a lot of usable illumination.
The Board will ask our landscaper to remove the plant material from the concrete planter on the front of the east building, which is between units E105 and E106.
We’re finding considerably less garbage in the recycling bins. We appreciate the diligence taken by our residents.
New Business
As you know, we replaced the standpipe in the west building. Unfortunately, the pressure test of the standpipe failed. We have not received certification. We’ll need to replace an old pipe that passes through the concrete floor in the dentist office space.
A water leak has been detected entering the east building through one of the decks on the fifth floor. We’re working with the unit owner to repair the leak and water damage.
The Board recommends that unit owners inspect and consider replacing their smoke detectors. Please see the accompanying notice.
A new state law is requiring Carbon Monoxide detectors in every home as of January 1, 2013. Please also see the accompanying notice for additional information.
There will be no Board meeting in December. Next meeting will be on Monday, January 14, 2013.
We would like to remind unit owners of a few articles in the Declaration. Please refer to the below sections:
Section 10.4 Leasing of Residential Units. Leases of Residential Units shall have a minimum initial term of six months. No lease or rental of a Residential Unit may be less than the entire unit. Any lease or rental agreement must provide that it’s terms shall be subject in all respects to the provisions of the Declaration and the Bylaws and Rules & Regulations of the Association and that any failure by the tenant to comply with the terms of such documents, rules, and regulations shall be a default under the lease or rental agreement. If any lease under this section does not contain the foregoing provisions, such provisions shall nevertheless be deemed to be part of the lease and binding upon the Owner and the tenant by reason of their being stated in this Declaration. All leases and rental agreements shall be in writing. Copies of all leases and rental agreements shall be delivered to the Association before the tenancy commences. If any lessee or occupant of a Residential Unit violates or permits the violation by his (or her) guests and invitees of any provisions hereof or of the Bylaws or of the Rules & Regulations of the Association, and the Board determines that such violations have been repeated and that prior notice to cease has been given, the Board may give notice to the lessee or occupant of the Residential Unit and the Owner thereof to forthwith cease such violations; and if the violation is thereafter repeated, the Board shall have the authority, on behalf and at the expense of the Owner, to evict the tenant or occupant if the Owner fails to do so after Notice from the Board and the Opportunity to be Heard. The Board shall have no liability to an Owner or tenant for any eviction made in good faith. The Association shall have a lien against the Owner’s Unit for any costs incurred by it in connection with such eviction, including reasonable attorney’s fees, which may be collected and foreclosed by the Association in the same manner as Assessments are collected and foreclosed under Article 17. Other than as stated in this section, there is no restriction on the right of any Owner to lease or otherwise rent a Residential Unit.
Section 10.5 Timesharing. Timesharing of any Unit in the Condominium, as defined in RCW 64.36, is prohibited.
Meeting adjourned: 7:08pm.
Next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 14, 2013 at 6:30pm in Unit E108.
Ambassador II Condominium Homeowners Association: 506 E Howell St., Seattle, WA 98122
Meeting minutes for October 2012 Board Meeting
Monday, October 08, 2012
Dale Hitsman – President
Brien Sherman – Vice President(absent)
Jay Heath – Treasurer
Shaun Ross – Secretary
Karen Henley – Member-At-Large
Jack Taylor – Association Manager
Homeowners Forum
A homeowner was present to complain about noise from the unit above. Both unit owners will work with one another to resolve and/or minimize noises between the units.
Meeting was called to order at 6:57pm. The September 2012 minutes were approved as written.
Treasurer’s Report
For period ending September 30, 2012
Bank, Savings and Investment Accounts
Checking: $40,130.56
Washington Federal Replacement/Special Assessment Reserve CD: $257,919.33
Sound Credit Union Savings: $5,853.29
Sound Credit Union Replacement & Insurance Reserve CD: $154,708.85
Petty Cash: $100.00
Total Assets: $458,712.03
Committee Reports
No committee reports.
Old Business
Drywall repairs to the units that had some minor damage due to the re-shingling of the east buildings roof have been completed.
Fire Safety Systems, Inc. replaced the standpipe that is attached to the west building exterior stairway. There are a few details to be completed, including pressure testing, before we can receive our certificate of compliance. The final details will be completed shortly.
Window and dryer vent cleaning was completed at the end of September.
Interior repairs to the x04 stack have been completed.
The Reserve Study has been completed and is available on our website..
The lobby re-painting/touch-up is complete.
New Business
Management has renewed our Nonprofit Corporation status with the Secretary State.
The Board is exploring the option to replace all garage lighting with LEDs, as Seattle City Light is offering a rebate as an incentive. We’re crunching the numbers to see if it’s worth taking advantage of the offer.
We’ve renewed our landscaping contract with Oriental Landscape Maintenance.
The Board is looking into removing the plant material from the planter on the front of the east building between units E105 and E106.
We have noticed a marked increase in the amount of garbage being mixed in with recycling. We have lost our recycling privileges in the past because of contamination. Should this happen again we will need to raise our monthly homeowner fees an additional 5-6% to pay for the increased hauling fees. Remember that garbage is an expense, but recycling is “free”. Owners please ask your residents to be careful of what they dispose of in the recycling. No food waste or containers contaminated with food. No Styrofoam. No yard waste. Refer to City of Seattle recycling flyers for specifics.If you chose not to recycle, please place your garbage into the green bins in garbage room not the blue recycling bins.
Meeting adjourned: 7:35pm.
Next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 12, 2012 at 6:30pm in Unit E108.
Ambassador II Condominium Homeowners Association: 506 E Howell St., Seattle, WA 98122
Meeting minutes for September 2012 Board Meeting
Monday, September 10, 2012
Dale Hitsman – President
Brien Sherman – Vice President
Jay Heath – Treasurer
Shaun Ross – Secretary
Karen Henley – Member-At-Large
Jack Taylor – Association Manager
Homeowners Forum
No homeowners were in attendance at this month’s meeting.
Meeting was called to order at 6:30pm.
The August 2012 minutes were approved as written.
Treasurer’s Report
For period ending August 31, 2012
Bank, Savings and Investment Accounts
Checking: $61,482.24
Washington Federal Replacement/Special Assessment Reserve CD: $252,644.49
Sound Credit Union Savings: $5,853.29
Sound Credit Union Replacement & Insurance Reserve CD: $154,708.85
Petty Cash: $100.00
Total Assets: $474,788.87
Committee Reports
No committee reports.
Old Business
Replacement of the shingle roof on the east building has been completed. Unfortunately, a few units under this roof experienced minor damage due to the work above. More sheathing was replaced than was anticipated along with a few other roof repairs. Despite this, the project was completed on time and under budget.
Fire Safety Systems has been approved to replace the standpipe attached to the west building exterior stairway.
Interior repairs to the x04 stack should wrap up around the end of September. No association funds will be needed to pay for these repairs.
Carpet cleaning in the east building has been completed.
Pressure washing of the courtyard, west building’s exterior stairs and a few other locations has been completed.
New Business
The reserve study has been completed and will be posted on the website soon.
Window and dryer vent cleaning will be scheduled for sometime in October.
The orange wall in the lobby will change to match the red paint, which is found on walls in all elevator lobby floors (1 to 5).
The annual sprinkler system inspection has been completed.
In regards to parking spaces, please pull your vehicles as far forward into the space as possible. This will keep the roadway clear. This will also help your neighbors get in and out of their space. Please see parking rules listed below:
4.2 No parking spaces are to be used as storage or as repair spaces for inoperative vehicles, buses, trucks, campers, recreational vehicles, boats, motorcycles or trailers of any description unless written permission is granted from the Board. Any vehicles not complying with the above will be removed at the owner’s risk and expense, three days after written notice from the Board has been posted on the vehicle.
4.3 NO PARKING except in designated parking spaces. Any vehicle in the fire lane may be towed without notice. A vehicle using more than one parking stall, illegally parked in a reserved area, or blocking traffic shall be towed away at the owner’s expense.
Meeting adjourned: 7:15pm.
Next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 8, 2012 at 6:30pm in Unit E108.
2012 Annual Homeowner Meeting minutes
2012 Annual Homeowner Meeting Minutes
Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm on Wednesday, August 15, 2012.
Introduction and Sign-In:
● Counting the number of persons present and the number of proxies, a total 22 persons were present, such number constitutes a quorum. Proof of notice of meeting was provided to all attendees. The IRS form 70-604 was read aloud by the Treasurer as per federal law.
● The 2011 annual meeting minutes were approved by the membership as written.
Financial Reports:
● The Treasurer presented budget highlights from the previous fiscal year and presented the 2012-2013 annual budget for approval by the membership. Dues were increased by 3.5% over last year due to utility and insurance increases.
● The annual budget was approved by the membership as presented by the Treasurer.
● Significant repairs and upgrades funded by Reserves for the 2011-2012 year include reconstruction of the decks on the x01 and x06 stacks, tree trimming and completion of the Summit Ave and Howell St sidewalk repairs.
Old Business:
● The Board would like to remind all homeowners to replace all original water heaters, water supply valves and toilets. As a general rule if your water heater says Bradford-White on the side, it’s likely the original equipment. If the water valves and supply lines to your sinks, toilet(s), dishwasher and clothes washer are gray plastic, they are most likely original too. The Board strongly urges residents to pay close attention to toilets, as many of these units are at the end of their useful life. Several instances of spontaneous tank cracks over the years have been reported. If your toilet says “CRANE” anywhere on it, it’s also likely original equipment. Aged equipment may fail without warning causing significant water damage to your unit and to the units around and below your unit.
● The elevator maintenance and repair contract has not come up for renewal as of yet. When it does, the Board will review the contract and consider other vendors before assigning a new contract. At this time, the maintenance person has been replaced and the elevator is working properly once again.
New Business:
● Nomination and election of Board members. Two positions were open due to term expiration. The membership placed two (2) names for nomination and re-elected Jay Heath and Brien Sherman to the Board.
● A water damaged suspended ceiling tile will be replaced in the exercise/bike storage room once repairs have been complete to the x04 stack of units.
● The shingled roof on the east building will be replaced later this summer.
● Our most recent Reserve Study is scheduled to be completed around the end of August or early September for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. We anticipate the study to increase our very good standing above 82% funding of our total reserve needs. This is still well above average for
comparable associations.
● A member brought up their concern about the repair of water damage to the x04 stack. Repairs will soon be completed to all affected units.
● Another member voiced his concern about the increase of the move-in/move-out fee. This increase from $250 to $325 took effect on July 1, 2012. This fee is to cover the Associations costs when residents move in and move out of the building. There has been an increase of abandoned furniture, which the Association has to haul away. We’ve also noticed an increase in garbage when residents move out of the building.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:44pm.
Meeting minutes for August 2012 Board Meeting
Monday, August 13, 2012
Dale Hitsman – President
Brien Sherman – Vice President
Jay Heath – Treasurer
Shaun Ross – Secretary
Karen Henley – Member-At-Large (absent)
Jack Taylor – Association Manager
Homeowners Forum
No homeowners were in attendance at this month’s meeting.
Meeting was called to order at 6:33pm.
The June 2012 minutes were approved as written; no July meeting held.
Treasurer’s Report
For period ending July 31, 2012
Bank, Savings and Investment Accounts
Checking: $61,030.57
Washington Federal Replacement/Special Assessment Reserve CD: $247,370.99
Sound Credit Union Savings: $5,853.29
Sound Credit Union Replacement & Insurance Reserve CD: $154,708.85
Petty Cash: $100.00
Total Assets: $469,063.70
Committee Reports
No committee reports.
Old Business
The repair work on the x01 and x06 decks has been completed.
Replacement of the shingle roof on the east building is looking to be scheduled for the end of August into September. It all depends upon the weather. We’ll post more information in the lobby as the project moves forward.
New Business
Fire Safety Systems submitted an estimate to replace the standpipe along the outside west stairwell which has failed pressure tests and is not repairable. The price quote on the estimate is at little over $3K, including tax. The standpipe will be replaced soon.
A new 2012 Reserve Study with onsite inspection is in the works for the Association. It should be completed around the end of August. We’ll post the findings on the website once it’s received.
A leak was discovered in 106. It was repaired at Association expense, as the cracked pipe was in the wall. Thankfully, it was a small leak that was caught early.
The mysterious leak that had been occurring sporadically in the x04 stack has been found and repaired. Repairs to homeowners with water damage from the leak will be paid through the responsible homeowners insurance. No association funds will be needed to pay for the repairs.
Meeting adjourned: 7:05pm.
Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 13, 2012 at 6:30pm in Unit E108.
Ambassador II Condominium Homeowners Association, 506 E Howell Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Meeting minutes for June 2012 Board Meeting
Monday, June 11, 2012
Dale Hitsman – President (absent)
Brien Sherman – Vice President
Jay Heath – Treasurer
Shaun Ross – Secretary
Karen Henley – Member-At-Large
Jack Taylor – Association Manager
Homeowners Forum
● A new homeowner attended the meeting and made some inquiries about the building and association.
Meeting was called to order at 6:37pm. The May 2012 minutes were approved as written.
Treasurer’s Report
For period ending May 31, 2012
Bank, Savings and Investment Accounts
Checking: $68,362.62
Replacement/Special Assessment Reserve CD: $236,825.03
Sound Credit Union Savings: $5,851.82
Sound Credit Union Replacement & Insurance Reserve CD: $154,535.76
Petty Cash: $100.00
Total Assets: $ 465,675.23
Committee Reports
● No committee reports.
Old Business
● We have no updates on adding to or replacing the anti-loitering deterrents on the alley walls. We are still looking into alternatives. As always if you see people loitering on our property or in the alley, please contact the Seattle Police Department. Their non-emergency number is 206-625-5011. If there is an emergency, please dial 911 for immediate assistance.
● As a reminder: To help maintain security to the building, please wait for the garage door/gate to close completely before proceeding to your destination, whether that be your parking space or your outing. Waiting for the gate to close will help prevent people from slipping into the garage to steal our cars and our possessions. It’s everyone’s (homeowners, renters & guests) responsibility to keep our building secure. It takes less than one (1) minute for the gate to close securely.
● The repair work on the x01 and x06 decks is nearly complete. The work shall be completed and scaffolding removed by the end of June.
● The Board approved an increase to the move-in/move-out fee, which will raise from $250 to $325. This increase will take effect on Sunday, July 1, 2012.
● Replacement of the shingle roof on the east building is looking to be scheduled for July or August. It all depends upon the weather. We’ll post more information in the lobby as the project moves forward.
● As warm weather approaches 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 put a citronella collar on your dog(s) as a deterrent to control barking. Your neighbors will appreciate your consideration.
New Business
● Please mark your calendars. The annual Homeowners meeting has been scheduled for 7pm on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. Notices and proxies will be mailed to all homeowners. As usual, the meeting will be held in the exercise/bike storage room. Please bring a chair for this event so that you may be comfortable.
● In the past few and up coming months, we had or will have five new homeowners in the building.
Welcome to the building everyone!
● The fire alarm last month was an act of vandalism. The person(s) pulled an alarm pull box and broke it, which is why it took so long to clear the alarm. The Association was cited by the fire department since the fire system was damaged. The damaged pull box was replaced later that same morning and the citation was cleared. If you have any information on who set off the alarm, please notify Property Concepts.
● There will not be a July 2012 meeting of the Board.
Meeting adjourned: 7:00pm.
Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 13, 2012 at 6:30pm in Unit E108.
Ambassador II Condominium Homeowners Association, 506 E Howell Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Meeting minutes for May 2012 Board Meeting
Monday, May 14, 2012
Dale Hitsman – President
Brien Sherman – Vice President (absent)
Jay Heath – Treasurer
Shaun Ross – Secretary
Karen Henley – Member-At-Large
Jack Taylor – Association Manager
Homeowners Forum
No homeowners were present.
Meeting was called to order at 6:35pm. The April 2012 minutes were approved as written.
Treasurer’s Report
For period ending April 30, 2012
Bank, Savings and Investment Accounts
Checking: $37,773.89
Replacement/Special Assessment Reserve CD: $272,047.54
Watermark CU Savings: $5,851.82
Watermark CU Replacement & Insurance Reserve CD: $154,535.76
Petty Cash: $100.00
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Total Assets: $ 470,309.01
Committee Reports
No committee reports.
Old Business
The anti-loitering deterrents on the alley walls have not worked as planned. We’re looking into alternatives. As always if you see people loitering on our property or in the alley, please contact the police. The Seattle Police non-emergency number is 206-625-5011. If there is a true emergency, please dial 911.
CONTINUED WARNING: Unauthorized vehicles will be towed without warning from the dentist office parking spaces in the Summit Avenue garage. These spaces are for their use only and not for our guest parking.
The annual spring window and dryer vent cleaning was completed in late April. Next window and dryer vent cleaning will be scheduled in autumn.
The scaffolding has been installed and repair work on the x01 and x06 decks will begin shortly.
Replacement of the shingle roof on the east building is also planned. We will post more information when we have a start date.
Once both summer projects have been completed, we’ll schedule the courtyard to be pressure washed.
ATTENTION ALL HOMEOWNERS: Please familiarize yourself as to where the water shutoff valves are located in your home. There are secondary shutoff valves to all sinks, toilets and behind your washer/dryer. There’s also a shutoff valve for your cold water supply to your water heater located on a pipe on top of your tank. Your unit most likely has a main water shutoff valve, which will turn off water to your whole unit. This valve is usually located in the closet where your water heater is located and is usually sticking out of the wall above the water tank.
If your unit is tenant-occupied, it would be prudent to inform them as to where these water shutoff valves are located.
Per the Third Amendment to the Declaration, if there’s a leak from an owner’s fixture or appliance, the costs associated with the water damage repairs are assigned to the unit owner, that is up to the insurance deductible of $10,000. All the more reason to confirm where the shutoff valves are located in your home. If you are unsure as to where these valves are located, please contact the Board and we would be happy to come into your home and show you where the valves are located.Please make sure your homeowners insurance is updated with minimum coverage of $10,000 for Liability. Please refer to the amendment and contact your insurance agent.
New Business
The Board has approved the 2012-2013 budget, which includes a dues increase of 3.5%. Letters and payment books will be mailed to all homeowners.
The Board has also approved an increase to the move-in/move-out fee, which will raise from $250 to $325. This increase will take effect on Sunday, July 1, 2012.
Locks have been broken and items have been reported stolen from storage lockers in both garages. Please be sure to not store valuables in your storage unit.
To help maintain security to the building, please wait for the garage door/gate to close completely before proceeding to your destination, whether that be your parking space or your outing. Waiting for the gate to close will help prevent people from slipping into the garage to steal our cars and our possessions. It’s everyone’s (homeowners, renters & guests) responsibility to keep our building secure. It takes less than one (1) minute for the gate to close securely.
As warm weather approaches remember that neighbors can hear noise coming from your unit. Please be careful of audio levels, remember to shut off any wake up alarms, and put a citronella collar on your dog(s) as a deterrent to control barking. Your neighbors will appreciate your consideration.
Meeting adjourned: 7:50pm.
Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 11, 2012 at 6:30pm in Unit E108.
Ambassador II Condominium Homeowners Association, 506 E Howell Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Meeting minutes for April 2012 Board Meeting
Monday, April 9, 2012
Dale Hitsman – President
Brien Sherman – Vice President
Jay Heath – Treasurer
Shaun Ross – Secretary
Karen Henley – Member-At-Large
Jack Taylor – Association Manager
● No homeowners were present.
Meeting was called to order at 6:33pm. The February 2012 minutes were approved as written.
For period ending March 31, 2012
Bank, Savings and Investment Accounts
Checking: $44,472.48
Replacement/Special Assessment Reserve CD: $266,769.32
Watermark CU Savings: $5,851.28
Watermark CU Replacement & Insurance Reserve CD: $154,518.65
Petty Cash: $100.00
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Total Assets: $ 471,711.73
● No committee reports.
● The anti-loitering deterrents for the trash room and Seattle Public Utilities vault concrete walls have been installed. If you see people loitering on our property or in the alley, please contact the police. The Seattle Police non-emergency number is 206-625-5011 or 911 if there is an
emergency.
● The process to replace two damaged panels in the elevator is slow, as the panels are custom made to our elevators specifications. Installation will hopefully happen soon.
● The Board has transferred our Insurance Reserve account from Bank of America to Watermark Credit Union. We now have fewer accounts to keep track of each month.
● WARNING: Unauthorized vehicles will be towed from the dentist office spaces in the Summit Avenue garage without warning. These spaces are for their use only and not for guest parking.
● The mysterious, highly intermittent, water leak in one of the units still hasn’t been resolved. The unit owner will continue to work with their fellow stack-mates to figure out where the leak is originating.
● The treasurer is creating a preliminary 2012-2013 budget. The Board will discuss and vote on this budget at next month’s board meeting. We are looking at a small increase (3% to 5%) this year.
● We’ll be scheduling our annual April window and dryer vent cleaning April 25th and 26th. We will mail notices to all homeowners as well as post these notices around the building.
● It’s pressure washing cleaning time again. We’ll be scheduling a couple of days in the not too distant future to pressure wash the courtyard concrete floor and walkways. Notices will be post once dates have been scheduled.
● We’ve started scheduling on two construction projects for this summer. The first project is to repair the decks in the x01 and x06 stacks. The second project is to replace the shingle roof on the east building.
● ATTENTION ALL HOMEOWNERS: Please familiarize yourself as to where the water shutoff valves are located in your home. There are secondary shutoff valves for faucets under sinks, toilets and behind your washer. There’s also a shutoff valve for your cold water supply to your water heater located on a pipe on top of your tank. Your unit most likely has a main water shutoff valve. This valve will shut off water to your whole unit. This valve is usually located in the closet where your water heater is located and is usually sticking out of the wall above the water tank.
If your unit is tenant-occupied, it would be prudent to inform them as to where the water shutoff valves are located.
Per the Third Amendment to the Declaration, if there’s a leak from an owner’s fixture or appliance, the costs associated with the water damage repairs are assigned to the unit owner, that is up to the insurance deductible of $10,000. All the more reason to confirm where the shutoff valves are located in your home. If you are unsure as to where these valves are located, please contact the Board and we would be happy to come into your home and show you where the valves are located.
In addition, please make sure your homeowners insurance is updated with minimum coverage of $10,000 for Liability.Please refer to the amendment and contact your insurance agent.
Meeting adjourned: 7:25pm.
Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 14, 2012 at 6:30pm in Unit E108.
Ambassador II Condominium Homeowners Association, 506 E Howell Street, Seattle, WA 98122