Ambassador II Condominiums

Ambassador II Condominium Association
2019 Annual H.O.A. Meeting Minutes
https://ambassador2.com

Meeting was called to order at 7:05pm on Wednesday, July 10, 2019.
Board Members in attendance:
Brien Sherman (President), Kenny Long ( Vice President), Jay Heath (Treasurer), Shaun Ross (Secretary), & Jeanne Perrin (Member at large)

Introduction and Sign-in:
● A quorum was met with the number of persons present and proxies received equaling 21.
● The proof of meeting notice was provided to all attendees.
● The IRS resolution 70 -604 was read aloud by the Treasurer per federal law.
● The membership approved the 2018 annual meeting minutes as written.

Financial Report:
● Budget: Highlights of the previous fiscal year’s expenses we presented by the Treasurer. He also presented the 2019 /2020 annual budget for approval by the membership. A dues increase of 3.5% over the previous year was presented.
● Explanation: Increases in earthquake insurance, fire system monitoring and regulation expenses were the primary causes for the increase.
● The attending membership voted to approve the 2019/2020 annual budget as presented.
● Per a newly enacted regulation we are required to provide the following information- As of the 2019/2020 budget approved at the Annual Homeowner Meeting, we are saving $8142 per month in
reserves plus an additional $1250 per month to pay back the loan mentioned above. Our Reserve Study consultant recommends saving a minimum of $8100 per month and a maximum of $8740 per month to fully fund our reserves to cover the highest repair estimates our Reserve Study predicts. The most recent study spans the period between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019. A new study is pending completion and will be posted to our website when available.

Old Business:
● Water Supply Valves & Hoses: If the water valves to your sinks, toilet(s), washing machine, and dishwasher are gray plastic, they are original equipment and NEED to be replaced as soon as possible. These gray plastic
valves have failed without notice, causing considerable damage. We also urge everyone to check and change washing machine hoses every 5 years; braided hoses are more durable.
● Toilets: Please consider replacing your toilet(s) with newer more efficient models. The Board strongly urges toilet replacement as several instances of spontaneous tank cracks over the years had been reported. If your toilet says “CRANE,” it’s likely original equipment.
● Water heaters: Please replace water heaters by the time the manufacturer’s warranty period ends. Units past its warranty period may fail without warning, causing significant water damage to your unit and neighboring units.
● Recycling: Please be cognizant of what you put in the recycling bins. City of Seattle sends out mailings of what is accepted. These are also posted next to the containers. Just because it has a recycling symbol on it doesn’t necessarily mean it is accepted. Wishful recycling is not acceptable. When in doubt, throw it out. No cloth or clothing of any kind. No styrofoam, appliances, furniture, or electronics. The City’s recycling rules are our rules!
● Smoke Detectors: If your smoke detector doesn’t have a battery backup, it is well past its expected service life. According to USFA/FEMA, smoke detectors are recommended to be replaced every 10-years. Also
remember that carbon monoxide (CO) detectors are required by State law. Rental units must be equipped with CO detectors prior to lease. Resident owners are required to install CO detectors as a condition of sale.
● East Building hallways, West Building walkways, and a few garage and exterior fixtures were replaced with LED versions in summer 2018. We were able to take advantage of some City Light rebates to cover some of the
cost.

Nomination & Election of Directors:
● Shaun has been re-elected for another 3 year term. Board positions will be discussed at the next monthly meeting in August.

New Business:
● Exterior Repair: The first section still on the list is the east side of the x04 stack. We have a bid to complete the work. Unfortunately, we’re having issues with scheduling a start date with the vendor.
● Tub Overflows : We have observed a number of issues where the gasket in the tub overflow dries out and water leaks into the units below. This usually happens when a tub is filled high. Please be cognizant of this and off
site owners please mention this to your tenants. It would be advisable to check and replace this gasket.
● Fitness Room: How to improve the Fitness Room was discussed. From the committee chairpersons research, there is interest in adding a cardio equipment, a fitness cycle, rowing machine, repairing the heaters,
securing the weight machine to the floor, remove old donated equipment, and possibly adding more bike storage. The attendees and the Board agreed to not make any decisions at the meeting. Instead, we agreed to see what it
would cost to add equipment and estimate the long term energy and maintenance costs before implementing any updates/changes.
● Replacement of the carpeting in the East Building had been intended to be completed in late 2018, however, the project was not completed due to no vendor willing to bid on the project. With a vendor now available, we
intend to replace the carpet this autumn. Carpet samples were presented. A majority of the attending membership would like to see more of a contemporary design/colors in the selections.
● The 600 E Howell project was discussed. We discussed security cameras and building design.

Homeowners Discussion:
● Security with residents allowing unknown persons access to the property was discussed. Ideas of how to help inform tenants ranged from making sure the Rules & Regulations being added to a renters signing packet to
encouraging people to get to know fellow residents. Hopefully, these possible solutions would help solve this on going concern.
● A homeowner inquired about people who seem to be renting parking spaces in the garage and don’t live in either association. The practice of renting spaces to persons outside the building is not permitted (Rules &
Regulations 4.7).
● Discussion about stolen packages. Ongoing issue, especially with packages left more than a day or two. Concerns with how to report thefts was discussed.

Meeting adjourned at 8:18 pm.
Next annual meeting is tentatively scheduled at 7pm on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in the Fitness Room.

Ambassador II Condominium Board Minutes
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Meeting was called to order at 6:38pm. The June 2019 minutes were approved as written.

Monday, July 8, 2019
President: Brien Sherman Vice President: Kenny Long (absent) Secretary: Shaun Ross Treasurer: Jay Heath Member At Large: Jeanne Perrin Association Manager: Jack Taylor

Homeowners Forum
● No homeowner attended the meeting this month.

Treasurer’s Reports
● For period ending June 30, 2019
Checking: $42,397.60
Washington Federal Replacement / Special Assessment Reserve: $367,019.01
Sound Credit Union Savings: $227,670.19
Umpqua Bank 17-month CD: $240,457.98
Petty Cash: $100.00
Total Assets: $877,644.78

Old Business
● The 3rd floor repainting is underway. Trim is done. The elevator lobby and the short hall will be painted this month. Wall and trim colors will essentially be the same; doors will not be repainted.
● A contractor has been located to refurbish the -04 stack’s east exterior wall. We’re unable to locate a 2nd bidder, so we’re moving forward with the 1st bid. At this time, no update as to when the project will begin.
● The annual HOA meeting was Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in the Fitness / Bike Storage Room.
● Please curb barking dogs, loud music, and televisions when windows are open.
● When in public areas on the property, please be considerate of your conversation volume especially in the courtyard. Sounds echo off the pavement and surrounding buildings.
● If an owner is planning to remodel or make substantial construction noise, it is courteous to notify all surrounding units and restrict work hours to when the units are mostly unoccupied, weekdays usually. 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 inform the Board, which will render a decision.

New Business
● The 2019-2020 budget was approved by the membership at the annual meeting with an increase of 3.5%.
● Reserve Study has been completed. We’re now waiting for it to be published for our review.
● Please be kind and courteous to one another. It doesn’t matter whether you are an owner or a tenant. We are a community of residents. Please smile and greet your fellow residents when you see one another on
or off the property. It’s the neighborly thing to do.
● Most of the reported leaks have been repaired, however. There is one unit waiting for interior repairs.
● Pressure washing of the courtyard is now looking to happen later this summer.
● The Board discussed carpet options and will have a design scheme and samples available for view at the Annual Meeting. We’re looking to schedule the carpet replacement this autumn.

Committee Reports
● The 600 E Howell project continues. They’re working on the 3rd floor. Please see ‘Seattle in Progress’ for design details and scope of the project: https://www.seattleinprogress.com/project/3024635/page1/
● The Fitness Room Committee continues to work on ideas for improving the space. A number of residents would like to see a cardio machine, the room heated during the winter, and a rowing machine. This topic was discussed at our Annual Homeowner Meeting.

Security
● A locker break-in with items being stolen was reported to the Board. Please don’t store valuables in the lockers, as they are easily accessible to thieves entering the garage through unattended open doors.
● Continued burglaries of residential garages. Non-resident owners, please discuss this continued security issue with tenants. No reported vehicle break-ins last month.
● June saw a number of packages opened with contents removed. Please pick-up your packages as soon as they arrive or schedule them to be delivered to a different location.

Rules
● Recycling reminders : Our recycling rules are identical to the City of Seattle’s. IF A NORMALLY RECYCLABLE ITEM LIKE A PAPER BAG OR A PLASTIC CONTAINER IS SOILED WITH FOOD OR LIQUIDS, IT’S NOW CONTAMINATED AND NOT RECYCLABLE. Please place in the trash bins.
● Personal items may not be stored in common areas. These items may be disposed of without notice and at the unit owners expense.

Things to Always Remember
● OWNER CONTACT INFORMATION: Please keep Property Concepts updated with your latest mailing address, phone(s) and email. We recommend using non-work related email and phone number.
● WATER SHUT-OFF VALVE: Every unit has a water shut-off valve located above the water heater. This valve will shut water off to your entire unit without affecting the whole building.
● COMMUNICATIONS: Recent changes to condominium law (RCW 64.38.035(e) et.al) now permits electronic delivery of Association communications. If you type OPT IN AMBASSADOR II in the subject
line and include your name and unit number in the email body, you will not receive paper copies. The Board Minutes are posted monthly on our website. All other mailings will be sent via first class USPS mail.
● GARAGE SECURITY: It is our individual responsibility to secure the building for all. Before proceeding away from the building or to your parking space, please wait for the Summit Ave garage gate to close
completely (Rule 3.17). Do not leave garage remotes in vehicles (Rule 4.10). When a vehicle break-in occurs, thieves typically take the remote, as it’ll be much easier for them to re-enter the garage for additional burglarizing. We strongly advise residents to never leave anything in vehicles or lockers that
one does not wish to lose.
● PARKING IN GARAGE: The dentist office parking spaces are not to be used after hours for guest parking. There is no guest parking in either garage, as all spaces are assigned. Unauthorized vehicles may be towed without warning at owner’s risk and expense. Non-resident owners, please advise tenants of this continued parking issue. The dentist office has provided us a list of vehicles to tow on sight, no warning. These vehicles often park overnight and on weekdays.
● REGULAR UNIT INSPECTIONS: Owners not residing in their unit are strongly encouraged to inspect their unit on a regular basis, as tenants tend to not report damage. Non-resident owners living out of the area are required by statute RCW 59.18.060(15) to have a local representative to protect their interests.

Meeting adjourned at 7:12pm.
Next Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 12th, 2019 at 6:30pm in unit E-108.
The annual HOA meeting was held on July 10, 2019 in the Fitness Room.
Ambassador II Condominium Homeowners Association:
506 E Howell St, Seattle, WA 98122 (not our mailing address)

Ambassador II Condominium Board Minutes
https://ambassador2.com

Meeting was called to order at 6:50pm. The May 2019 minutes were approved as written.

Monday, June 10, 2019
President: Brien Sherman
Vice President: Kenny Long (absent)
Secretary: Shaun Ross
Treasurer: Jay Heath
Member At Large: Jeanne Perrin
Association Manager: Jack Taylor

Homeowners Forum
● One homeowner attended the meeting this month.

Treasurer’s Reports
● For period ending May 31, 2019
Checking: $39,110.43
Washington Federal Replacement / Special Assessment Reserve: $356,332.84
Sound Credit Union Savings: $227,670.19
Umpqua Bank 17-month CD: $240,457.98
Petty Cash: $100.00
Total Assets: $863,678.44

Old Business
● Repainting of the 2nd floor hallway in the east building is now complete. The 3rd floor repainting will begin in the coming weeks. Wall and trim colors will essentially be the same; doors will not be repainted.
● A contractor has been located to refurbish the -04 stack’s east exterior wall with a quote being submitted. We’re unable to locate a 2nd bidder, so we are moving forward with the 1st bid.
● The 2019-2020 budget was approved by the Board in May with an increase of 3.5%. Official ratification will be made at the annual meeting in July.
● The annual HOA meeting will be Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Please bring a chair when attending. As always, the meeting will be held in the Fitness / Bike Storage Room.

New Business
● Reserve Study is underway with an onsite visit. We anticipate the study to arrive by the end of June.
● With warmer temps here, please curb barking dogs, loud music, and televisions when windows are open.
● When in public areas on the property, please be considerate of your conversation volume especially in the courtyard. Sounds echo off the pavement and surrounding buildings.
● If an owner is planning to remodel or make substantial long term construction noise, it is courteous to notify all surrounding units and restrict work hours to when the units are mostly unoccupied, weekdays
usually. 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 inform the Board, which will render a decision.
● Three leaks were reported; one in the commercial space, one in the -05 stack and one in the -01 stack. Units are dry with inspections / repairs underway. Responsible parties are getting things moving forward.
● Pressure washing of the courtyard will happen this summer.
● A bid has been received to replace the east building carpeting. We will make every effort to have samples available for view at the Annual Meeting in July.

Committee Reports
● The 600 E Howell project continues. Please see ‘Seattle in Progress’ for design details and scope of the project: https://www.seattleinprogress.com/project/3024635/page1/
● The Fitness Room Committee received comments about what residents would like to see in the room. The committee found that a number of residents would like to see a cardio machine, the room heated during the winter, and a rowing machine. This topic will be discussed at our Annual Homeowner Meeting.

Security
● A report of an attempted forced entry into a west building unit was submitted to the Board. Please do not allow unknown persons onto the property.
● Continued burglaries of residential garages. Non-resident owners, please discuss this continued security issue with tenants. No reported vehicle or locker break-ins last month.
● No packages reported stolen or found opened in May. Please pick-up your packages as soon as they arrive or have them delivered to a different location.

Rules
● Recycling reminders : Our rules are identical to the City of Seattle’s recycling rules. PIZZA BOXES ARE COMPOSTABLE, AS THEY ARE CONTAMINATED AND THEREFORE NOT RECYCLABLE. Styrofoam of all kinds is still being placed in the recycling bins. Styrofoam is not accepted. Please place in the trash.
● Personal items may not be stored in common areas. These items may be disposed of without notice and at the unit owners expense.

Things to Always Remember
● GARAGE SECURITY: Before proceeding away from the building or to your parking space, please wait for the Summit Ave garage gate to close completely (Rule 3.17). Do not leave garage remotes in vehicles
(Rule 4.10). When a vehicle break-in occurs, thieves typically take the remote, as it’ll be much easier for them to re-enter the garage for additional burglarizing. We strongly advise residents to never leave anything in vehicles or lockers that one does not wish to lose. Leaving valuables or even non-valuables in plain sight is an invitation for thieves. It is our individual responsibility to secure the building for all.
● PARKING IN GARAGE: The dentist office parking spaces are not to be used after hours for guest parking. There is no guest parking in either garage, as all spaces are assigned. Unauthorized vehicles may be towed without warning at owner’s risk and expense. Non-resident owners, please advise tenants of this continued parking issue. The dentist office has provided us a list of vehicles to tow on sight, no warning. These vehicles often park overnight and on weekdays.
● WATER SHUT-OFF VALVE: Every unit has a water shut-off valve located above the water heater. This valve will shut water off to your entire unit without affecting the whole building.
● REGULAR UNIT INSPECTIONS: Owners not residing in their unit are strongly encouraged to inspect their unit on a regular basis, as tenants tend to not report damage. Non-resident owners living out of the
area are required by statute RCW 59.18.060(15) to have a local representative to protect their interests. Once again we had difficulty contacting an off site owner regarding damage to their unit. Please keep Property Concepts updated with your latest address, phone and email. We recommend using non-work related email and phone information, as personal information doesn’t usually change as often.
● COMMUNICATIONS: Recent changes to condominium law (RCW 64.38.035(e) et.al) now permits electronic delivery of Association communications. If you type OPT IN AMBASSADOR II in the subject line and include your name and unit number in the email body, you will not receive paper copies. The Board Minutes are posted monthly on our website. All other mailings will be sent via first class USPS mail.

Meeting adjourned at 7:18pm.
Next Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 8th, 2019 at 6:30pm in unit E-108.
The annual HOA meeting will be Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 7pm in the Fitness Room.

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

Ambassador II Condominium Board Minutes

https://ambassador2.com

Meeting was called to order at 6:40pm. The April 2019 minutes were approved as written.

Monday, May 13, 2019
President: Brien Sherman Vice President: Kenny Long (absent)
Secretary: Shaun Ross Treasurer: Jay Heath
Member At Large: Jeanne Perrin Association Manager: Jack Taylor

Homeowners Forum
● No homeowner attended the meeting this month.

Treasurer’s Reports
● For period ending April 30, 2019

Checking: $37,110.63
Washington Federal Replacement / Special Assessment Reserve: $346,899.23
Sound Credit Union Savings: $227,670.19
Umpqua Bank 17-month CD: $240,457.98
Petty Cash: $100.00
Total Assets: $852,238.03

Old Business
● Repainting of the east building 1st floor hallway is complete; 2nd floor half complete. Wall and trim colors will essentially be the same; doors will not be repainted.
● A contractor has been located to refurbish the -04 stack’s east exterior wall with a quote being submitted. We’re looking for a 2nd quote, however. We’re receiving no response from other contractors.

New Business
● Preliminary 2019-2020 budget has been approved by the Board with an increase of 3.5%.
● Reminder: Warmer temps has arrived with windows being left open. Please curb dogs from barking.
● Noise violation reported. With hard surface flooring installed throughout one’s unit, it may cause disturbances to neighboring units, especially the unit below. Please reconsider installation of hard surface flooring. It is not recommended. Please be considerate of how your actions affect others.
● If an owner is planning on remodeling their unit or making substantial long term noise of any kind it is courteous to notify all the surrounding units and restrict the work to hours when the units are mostly unoccupied, weekdays usually. All work should be done within the unit boundaries. An owner or contractor wishing to use common area space for supply storage or work space shall inform the Board, which will render a decision.
● A leak in a -13 stack bathroom had been discovered and repaired. The leak was within the floor/ceiling, which is the Associations responsibility.
● The annual HOA meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 10, 2019.
● Pressure washing of the courtyard will happen later this spring.
● Bids are still being sought to replace the east building carpeting.
● The intermittent -04 stack roof leak on top the west building has bee located and repaired.

Committee Reports
● The 600 E Howell project continues. Please see ‘Seattle in Progress’ for design details and scope of the project: https://www.seattleinprogress.com/project/3024635/page1

● A Fitness Room Committee has been created. We’ll look into options to replace the heaters in the room as well as repairing and/or replacing some of the equipment. Please leave comments at the contact info noted on the signs in the lobby and fitness room.

Security
● Continued burglaries of residential garages. Non-resident owners, please discuss this continued security issue with tenants. No reported vehicle break-ins last month.
● No packages reported stolen, however, there were a number of opened packages discovered in the lobby and one of the east building stairwells. Please pick-up your packages as soon as they arrive or have them delivered to a different secure location.

Rules
● Recycling reminders: Our rules are identical to the City of Seattle’s recycling rules. Aspirational recycling is defined as selecting items to recycle that you think should be recycled. Individuals do not get to make
these decisions. The only items Seattle accepts are listed on large posters near the recycling bins and occasional mailings. If it’s not on the list it goes in the garbage.
● Personal items may not be stored in common areas. These items may be disposed of without notice and at the unit owners expense.

Things to Always Remember
● GARAGE SECURITY: Before proceeding away from the building or to your parking space, please wait for the Summit Ave garage gate to close completely (Rule 3.17). Do not leave garage remotes in vehicles
(Rule 4.10). When a vehicle break-in occurs, thieves typically take the remote, as it’ll be much easier for them to re-enter the garage for additional burglarizing. We strongly advise residents to never leave anything in vehicles or lockers that one does not wish to lose. Leaving valuables or even non-valuables in plain sight is an invitation for thieves. It is our individual responsibility to secure the building for all.
● PARKING IN GARAGE: The dentist office spaces are not to be used after hours for guest parking. There is no guest parking in the garages, as all spaces are assigned. Unauthorized vehicles may be towed without warning at owner’s risk and expense. Non-resident owners, please advise tenants of this continued parking issue. The dentist office has provided us a list of vehicles to tow on sight, no warning. These vehicles often park overnight and on weekdays.
● WATER SHUT-OFF VALVE: Every unit has a water shut-off valve located above the water heater. This valve will shut water off to your entire unit without affecting the whole building.
● REGULAR UNIT INSPECTIONS: Owners not residing in their unit are strongly encouraged to inspect their unit on a regular basis, as tenants tend to not report damage. Non-resident owners living out of the area are required by statute RCW 59.18.060(15) to have a local representative to protect their interests.
● COMMUNICATIONS: Recent changes to condominium law (RCW 64.38.035(e) et.al) now permits electronic delivery of Association communications. If you type OPT IN AMBASSADOR II in the subject
line and include your name and unit number in the email body, you will not receive paper copies. The Board Minutes are posted monthly on our website. All other mailings will be sent via first class mail.

Meeting adjourned at 7:02pm.

Next Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 10th, 2019 at 6:30pm in unit E-108.
Ambassador II Condominium Homeowners Association:
506 E Howell St, Seattle, WA 98122 (not our mailing address)

Ambassador II Condominium Board Minutes

https://ambassador2.com

Meeting was called to order at 6:41pm. The March 2019 minutes were approved as written.

Monday, April 8, 2019
President: Brien Sherman Vice President: Kenny Long
Secretary: Shaun Ross Treasurer: Jay Heath
Member At Large: Jeanne Perrin (absent) Association Manager: Jack Taylor

Homeowners Forum
● No homeowner attended the meeting this month.

Treasurer’s Reports
● For period ending March 31, 2019

Checking: $39,081.65
Washington Federal Replacement Reserves $338,715.50
Sound Credit Union Savings: $227,642.12
Umpqua Bank 17-month CD: $240,191.37
Petty Cash: $100.00
Total Assets: $845,730.64

Old Business
● Repainting of the east building 1st floor hallway is complete; now working on the 2nd floor. Wall and trim colors will essentially be the same; doors will not be repainted.
● We have located a contractor to refurbish the -04 stack’s east exterior wall. They have submitted a quote. We’re trying to get a 2nd quote for the project, however. We’re receiving no response from other contractors.
● Some of the door closers on north exterior doors of the east building have been replaced in hopes the doors will close and latch more consistently. That area is a wind tunnel and sometimes the wind prevents the doors from latching.
● Spring window washing and exterior vent cleaning is complete.
● The Association recently sent a unit to collections due to overdue monthly assessments. The unit owner did not have current contact info registered. This oversight cost the owner several hundred dollars in
collection and attorney charges. The matter has been resolved. This is a reminder to non-resident owners to please keep your contact information current. Please contact Jack Taylor to update your information.

New Business
● Noise violation reported. The report notes that a 2nd floor unit had replaced carpeting with improperly installed hard surface flooring. The use of sufficient sound deadening underlayment is essential. The Board can assist owners with advice. Please be considerate of how your actions affect others.
● Pressure washing of the courtyard will happen later this spring.
● We’re still working on seeking bids to replace the east building carpeting. No response from vendors.
● The intermittent -04 stack roof leak on the west building has returned.
● The Ambassador I common area keys now work in the garbage room lock.

Committee Reports
● The 600 E Howell project continues. Please see ‘Seattle in Progress’ for design details and scope of the project: https://www.seattleinprogress.com and enter 600 E Howell Street in the search bar.
● A Fitness Room Committee has been created. We’ll look into options to replace the heaters in the room as well as repairing and/or replacing some of the equipment. Please leave comments at the contact info noted on the signs in the lobby and fitness room.

Security
● Continued burglaries of residential garages. Non-resident owners, please discuss this continued security issue with tenants. No reported vehicle break-ins last month.
● No packages reported stolen from the lobby last month. Almost 100% of stolen packages are left in the lobby for more than 24 hours. Please pick-up your packages as soon as they arrive.

Rules
● Recycling reminders: Our rules are identical to the City of Seattle’s recycling rules. Clothing is not allowed in recycling bins. Goodwill accepts clothing for recycling. It should be clean, but does not have to be wearable. Cloth is recycled into things like insulation & carpet padding. Goodwill is one block north of us.
● Personal items may not be stored in common areas. These items may be disposed of without notice and at the unit owners expense.

Things to Always Remember
● GARAGE SECURITY: Before proceeding away from the building or to your parking space, please wait for the Summit Ave garage gate to close completely (Rule 3.17). Do not leave garage remotes in vehicles (Rule 4.10). When a vehicle break-in occurs, thieves typically take the remote, as it’ll be much easier for them to re-enter the garage for additional burglarizing. We strongly advise residents to never leave anything in vehicles or lockers that one does not wish to lose. Leaving valuables or even non-valuables in
plain sight is an invitation for thieves. It is our individual responsibility to secure the building for all.
● PARKING IN GARAGE: The dentist office spaces are not to be used after hours for guest parking. There is no guest parking in the garages, as all spaces are assigned. Unauthorized vehicles may be towed without warning at owner’s risk and expense. Non-resident owners, please advise tenants of this continued parking issue. The dentist office has provided us a list of vehicles to tow on sight, no warning. These vehicles often park overnight and on weekdays.
● WATER SHUT-OFF VALVE: Every unit has a water shut-off valve located above the water heater. This valve will shut water off to your entire unit without affecting the whole building.
● REGULAR UNIT INSPECTIONS: Owners not residing in their unit are strongly encouraged to inspect their unit on a regular basis, as tenants tend to not report damage. Non-resident owners living out of the area are required by statute RCW 59.18.060(15) to have a local representative to protect their interests.
● COMMUNICATIONS: Recent changes to condominium law (RCW 64.38.035(e) et.al) now permits electronic delivery of Association communications. If you type OPT IN AMBASSADOR II in the subject line and include your name and unit number in the email body, you will not receive paper copies. The Board Minutes are posted monthly on our website. All other mailings will be sent via first class mail.

Meeting adjourned at 7:08pm.
Next Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 13th, 2019 at 6:30pm in unit E-108.
Ambassador II Condominium Homeowners Association:
506 E Howell St, Seattle, WA 98122 (not our mailing address)

Ambassador II Condominium Board Minutes
https://ambassador2.com

Meeting was called to order at 6:49pm. The February 2019 minutes were approved as written.

Monday, March 11, 2019 President: Brien Sherman
Vice President: Kenny Long (absent)
Secretary: Shaun Ross
Treasurer: Jay Heath
Member At Large: Jeanne Perrin
Association Manager: Jack Taylor

Homeowners Forum
One homeowner attended the meeting this month.
● Treasurer’s Reports
For period ending February 28, 2019
Checking: $36,891.98
Washington Federal Replacement / Special Assessment Reserve: $329,287.38
Sound Credit Union Savings: $227,642.12
Umpqua Bank 17-month CD: $240,191.37
Petty Cash: $100.00
Total Assets: $834,112.85

Old Business
● The East Building hallways are in the process of being repainted. Wall and trim colors will essentially be the same as they are now. A change from last month’s minutes: trim will be painted one month and walls the next. We are starting on the first floor. Doors will not be repainted.
● The small leak between units in the east building has been repaired.
● We have located a contractor to inspect and refurbish the -04 stack’s east exterior wall. They will submit a quote within the coming weeks.
● The cold spell killed a number of plants in our gardens. We’ll replace dead plants with similar or different varieties

E New Business
● Participation in the fire alarm inspection was pretty good. Some units had violations (painted sprinklers and/or horn covers) or are needing some other repairs.
● A quote to replace the fire alarm panel has been received. We’re reviewing this quote and will most likely replace the panel later in the year.
● Some of the door closers on north exterior doors of the east building have been replaced. Others will be replaced once the parts become available.
● The intermittent roof leak on the West Building has been repaired.
● The Association recently sent a unit to collections due to overdue monthly assessments. The unit owner did not have current contact info registered. This oversight cost the owner several hundred dollars in collection and attorney charges. The matter has been resolved. This is a reminder to non-resident owners to keep contact info current. Please contact Jack Taylor to update your information.
● Spring window and exterior vent cleaning has been scheduled for Thursday, April 4th and Friday, April 5th. Notices will be mailed soon. Please remove screens if you’d like your windows cleaned.
● A non-working key issue is being worked out with Ambassador I, as some of their keys don’t seem to unlock the garbage room door from within the room.

Committee Reports
● The 600 E Howell project continues. Please see Seattle in Progress for design details and scope of project: https://www.seattleinprogress.com/project/3024635/page1/
● A Fitness Room Committee has been created. We’ll look into options to replace the heaters in the room as well as repairing and/or replacing some of the equipment.

Security
● Continued burglaries of residential garages. Non-resident owners, please discuss this continued security issue with tenants. No reported vehicle break-ins last month.
● No packages reported stolen from the lobby last month. Almost 100% of stolen packages are left in the lobby for more than 24 hours. Please pick-up your packages as soon as they arrive.

Rules
● Recycling reminders : Our rules are identical to the City of Seattle’s recycling rules. Shredded paper should be dumped (loose) in the food and yard waste container.
● Personal items may not be stored in common areas. These items may be disposed of without notice and at the unit owners expense.

Things to Always Remember
● GARAGE SECURITY: Before proceeding away from the building or to your parking space, please wait for the Summit Ave garage gate to close completely (Rule 3.17). Do not leave garage remotes in vehicles
(Rule 4.10). When a vehicle break-in occurs, thieves typically take the remote, as it’ll be much easier for them to re-enter the garage for additional burglarizing. We strongly advise residents to never leave
anything in lockers or vehicles that one does not wish to lose. Leaving valuables or even non-valuables in plain sight is an invitation for thieves. It is our individual responsibility to secure the building for all.
● PARKING IN GARAGE: The dentist office spaces are not to be used after hours for guest parking. There is no guest parking in the garages, as all spaces are assigned. Unauthorized vehicles may be towed without warning at owner’s risk and expense. Non-resident owners, please advise tenants of this continued parking issue. The dentist office has provided us a list of vehicles to tow on sight. No warning. These vehicles often park overnight and on weekdays.
● WATER SHUT-OFF VALVE: Every unit has a water shut-off valve located above the water heater. This valve will shut water off to your entire unit.
● REGULAR UNIT INSPECTIONS: Owners not residing in their unit are strongly encouraged to inspect their unit on a regular basis, as tenants tend to not report damage. Non-resident owners living out of the area are required by statute RCW 59.18.060(15) to have a local representative to protect their interests.
● Recent changes to condominium law (RCW 64.38.035(e) et.al) now permits electronic delivery of Association communications. If you type OPT IN AMBASSADOR II in the subject line and include your
name and unit number in the email, you will not receive paper copies. The Board Minutes are posted monthly on our website. All other mailings will be sent via first class mail.

Meeting adjourned at 7:12pm.
Next Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 8th, 2019 at 6:30pm in unit E-108.
Ambassador II Condominium Homeowners Association:
506 E Howell St, Seattle, WA 98122 (not our mailing address)

Ambassador II Condominium Board Minutes
https://ambassador2.com

Meeting was called to order at 6:33pm. The January 2019 minutes were approved as written.

Monday, February 11, 2019
President: Brien Sherman Vice President: Kenny Long (absent)
Secretary: Shaun Ross Treasurer: Jay Heath
Member At Large: Jeanne Perrin. Association Manager: Jack Taylor (absent)

Homeowners Forum
No homeowner attended the meeting this month.

Treasurer’s Reports
For period ending January 31, 2019
Checking: $29,077.26
Washington Federal Replacement / Special Assessment Reserve: $319,855.83
Sound Credit Union Savings: $227,642.12
Umpqua Bank 17-month CD: $240,191.37
Petty Cash: $100.00
Total Assets: $816,866.58

Old Business
● The intermittent roof leak on the West Building, thought to be repaired, continues to leak. Our roofers will come out again to examine the situation further and attempt further repairs.
● The newly installed ceiling lamps in the east building have had a higher than expected failure rate.
However, they are under warranty for many years and our provider has been very responsive about replacing them. The number of failures is diminishing. The new fixtures has lowered our electricity usage by approximately 10%, as expected.
● The annual mandatory fire horn inspection is Presidents Day Monday, February 18th.
● Once again we are trying to find a contractor to inspect and refurbish the -04 stack. Contractors for a project less than 7 figures are hard to come by. We are also having troubles finding a carpet contractor.

New Business
● The Board welcomes returning member Shaun Ross. He resumes his unfilled position as Secretary.
● A small leak between condo units in the East Building has been identified as a leaking sprinkler pipe. Leak repaired. Interior work to follow.
● The cold spell will undoubtedly kill a number of plants in our gardens.
● The East Building halls will be repainted starting soon. Wall and trim colors will be essentially the same colors as they are now. Doors will not be done. Our regular painting person will paint half of each floor per month at the same rate he charges to do weekly or biweekly touch ups. Our only extra costs will be additional paint. Half of each floor will be the elevator lobby and short hall one trip. The longer hall the next month.

Committee Reports
● The 600 E Howell project continues. Excavation is complete. Foundation work and preliminary utility layout is underway.

Security
● Continued burglaries of residential garages. Non-resident owners, please discuss this continued security issue with tenants. No reported vehicle break-ins reported last month.
● No packages reported stolen from the lobby last month. Almost 100% of stolen packages are left in the lobby for more than 24 hours.

Rules
● Recycling reminders : Our rules are identical to the City of Seattle’s recycling rules.
● Personal items may not be stored in common areas. These items may be disposed of without notice and at the unit owners expense.

Things to Always Remember
● GARAGE SECURITY: Before proceeding away from the building or to your parking space, please wait for the Summit Ave garage gate to close completely (Rule 3.17). Do not leave garage remotes in vehicles
(Rule 4.10). When a vehicle is broken into, thieves usually take the remote, as it’ll be much easier for them to re-enter the garage for additional burglarizing. We strongly advise residents to never leave anything in lockers or vehicles that one does not wish to lose. Leaving valuables or even non-valuables in plain sight is an invitation for thieves. It is our individual responsibility to secure the building.
● PARKING IN GARAGE: The Dentist office spaces are not to be used after hours for guest parking. There is no guest parking in the garages. All parking spaces are assigned. Unauthorized vehicles may be towed without warning at owner’s risk and expense. Non-resident owners, please advise tenants. The Dentist office has provided us a list of vehicles to tow on sight. No warning. These vehicles often park overnight and on weekdays.
● WATER SHUT-OFF VALVE: Every unit has a water shut-off valve located above the water heater. This valve will shut water off to your entire unit.
● REGULAR UNIT INSPECTIONS: Owners not residing in their unit are strongly encouraged to inspect their unit on a regular basis, as tenants tend to not report damage to the unit. Non-resident owners who
live out of the area are required by statute RCW 59.18.060(15) to have a local representative to protect their interests.
● Recent changes to condominium law (RCW 64.38.035(e) et.al) now permits electronic delivery of Association communications. If you type OPT IN AMBASSADOR II in the subject line and include your name and unit number you will not receive paper copies, but you can read our Board Minutes that are posted monthly on our website. All other mailings will be sent via first class mail.

Meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm.

Next Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 11th, 2019 at 6:30pm in unit E-108.

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

Ambassador II Condominium Board Minutes
https://ambassador2.com

Meeting was called to order at 6:33pm. The November 2018 minutes were approved as written. The Board did not meet in December.

Monday, January 14, 2019
President: Brien Sherman                               Vice President: Kenny Long (absent)
Treasurer and Secretary Jay Heath               Member At Large: Jeanne Perrin
Association Manager: Jack Taylor

Homeowners Forum
No homeowner attended the meeting this month.

Recent changes to condominium law (RCW 64.38.035(e) et.al) now permits electronic delivery of Association communications. We are announcing a change in the opt-in program. The Association Manager has had so many issues with bouncing emails (from experience with other Associations that implemented this service) that they are no longer going to send e-mail copies of the Board minutes. Instead if you type OPT IN AMBASSADOR II in the subject line and include your name and unit number you will not receive paper copies, but you can read our Board Minutes that are posted monthly on our website. We hope to implement this next month. All other mailings will be sent via first class mail.

Treasurer’s Reports
For period ending November 30, 2018
Checking: $44,239.62
Washington Federal Replacement / Special Assessment Reserve: $300,997.84
Sound Credit Union Savings: $227,613.43
Umpqua Bank 17-month CD: $239,919.13
Petty Cash: $100.00
Total Assets: $812,870.02

For period ending December 31, 2018
Checking: $42,057.93
Washington Federal Replacement / Special Assessment Reserve: $310,425.79
Sound Credit Union Savings: $227,613.43
Umpqua Bank 17-month CD: $239,919.13
Petty Cash: $100.00
Total Assets: $820,116.28

Old Business
● An intermittent roof leak on the West Building has been repaired.
● The newly installed ceiling lamps in the east building have had a higher than expected failure rate. However, they are under warranty for many years and our provider has been very responsive about replacing them.

New Business
● Insurance was renewed with a significant price increase in both comprehensive and earthquake policies.
● We have begun seeking bids for east building carpet replacement. We hope to have this finished by early Spring.
● Representatives of the City recycling program met with Ambassador I and II in December and January to discuss recycling options. The City has provided food waste recycling containers and the Associations will provide compostable liners for the containers. Replacement liners are available next to the Food and Yard Waste bin which remains in its usual location on the North end of the East building, top of the stairs by the yellow fence.

Committee Reports
The 600 E Howell project continues following a short delay to remove asbestos before demolishing the houses and a long holiday break. The various contractors have thus far been very considerate of our alley right of way. Normal hours of construction are 7AM to 3PM weekdays, excluding holidays. Weekend and late hour work is only allowed in emergencies.

Security
● Continued burglaries of residential garages. Non-resident owners, please discuss this continued security issue with tenants. No reported vehicle break ins reported in a he last two months.
● At least one package was stolen from the lobby last month. Almost 100% of stolen packages are left in the lobby for more than 24 hours.

Rules
● Recycling reminders : Our rules are identical to the City of Seattle’s recycling rules. See New Business for more news.
● Personal items may not be stored in common areas. These items may be disposed of without notice and at the unit owners expense.

Things to Always Remember
● GARAGE SECURITY: Before proceeding away from the building or to your parking space, please wait for the Summit Ave garage gate to close completely (Rule 3.17). Do not leave garage remotes in vehicles (Rule 4.10). When a vehicle is broken into, thieves usually take the remote, as it’ll be much easier for them to re-enter the garage for additional burglarizing. We strongly advise residents to never leave anything in lockers or vehicles that one does not wish to lose. Leaving valuables or even non-valuables in plain sight is an invitation for thieves. It is our individual responsibility to secure the building.
● PARKING IN GARAGE: The Dentist office spaces are not to be used after hours for guest parking. There is no guest parking in the garages. All parking spaces are assigned. Unauthorized vehicles may be towed without warning at owner’s risk and expense. Non-resident owners, please advise tenants.
● WATER SHUT-OFF VALVE: Every unit has a water shut-off valve located above the water heater. This valve will shut water off to your entire unit.
● REGULAR UNIT INSPECTIONS: Owners not residing in their unit are strongly encouraged to inspect their unit on a regular basis, as tenants tend to not report damage to the unit. Non-resident owners who live out of the area are required by statute RCW 59.18.060(15) to have a local representative to protect their interests.

Meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm.
Next Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 11th, 2019 at 6:30pm in unit E-108.
Ambassador II Condominium Homeowners Association:
506 E Howell St, Seattle, WA 98122 (not our mailing address)

Ambassador II Condominium Board Minutes
https://ambassador2.com

Meeting was called to order at 6:35pm. The September 2018 minutes were approved as written. The Board did not meet in October.

Monday, November 12, 2018
President: Brien Sherman                               Vice President: Kenny Long
Treasurer and Secretary: Jay Heath              Member At Large: Jeanne Perrin (absent)
Association Manager: Jack Taylor

Homeowners Forum
No homeowner attended the meeting this month.
● Recent changes to condominium law (RCW 64.38.035(e) et.al) now permits electronic delivery of Association communications. If you wish to receive emails and stop delivery of postal mail, you must opt in by sending a request to the Association Manager (Property Concepts) at the email address at the bottom of these minutes (not published in online documents. Please refer to the mailed version of these minutes). Please type OPT IN AMBASSADOR II in the subject line and include your name and unit number. Only one email address per unit please. All further communications will be sent by email except as required by law. Be sure to whitelist the Association Manager’s address so messages don’t go to your junk folder. ( The response has been very low to this service. Until Property Concepts gets a larger response they will not implement email notification. ) Note that the homeowners pay about 60 cents for every letter mailed. Email is FREE. Switching to email notices helps our bottom line.

Treasurer’s Reports
● For period ending September 30, 2018
Checking: $50,227.16
Washington Federal Replacement / Special Assessment Reserve: $282,144.46
Sound Credit Union Savings: $227,584.76
Umpqua Bank 17-month CD: $239,647.20
Petty Cash: $100.00
Total Assets: $799,703.58

● For period ending October 31, 2018
Checking: $43,190.36
Washington Federal Replacement / Special Assessment Reserve: $291,569.97
Sound Credit Union Savings: $227,613.43
Umpqua Bank 17-month CD: $239,919.13
Petty Cash: $100.00
Total Assets: $802,392.89

Committee Reports
● The 600 E Howell project is finally underway. We met with the project manager and site supervisor to discuss keeping the alley clear for vehicle and trash trucks access. There will be some short term access restrictions in the alley for safety reasons. The construction will be ongoing at least through 2019.

Security
● Continued burglaries of residential garages. Non-resident owners, please discuss this continued security issue with tenants. No reported vehicle break ins reported last month.
● No package was reported stolen from the lobby this month or last. Almost 100% of stolen packages are left in the lobby for more than 24 hours. Package theft season is fast approaching.

Rules
● Recycling reminders : Our rules are identical to the City of Seattle’s recycling rules. The Holidays are fast approaching. Please be sure your boxes are flattened and all non recyclable packaging stays out of the recycling containers.
● Personal items may not be stored in common areas. These items may be disposed of without notice and at the unit owners expense.

Old Business
● The light replacement project is complete at last. Long lasting LEDs replace our aging and fading CFL fixtures.
● Semi annual cleaning of inaccessible windows and dryer events was completed the first Thursday and Friday of October.
● Deck repairs to the 5th floor decks are complete. For a change, the damage was less than expected.

New Business
● A stubborn occasional leak near a roof drain on the West Building is ongoing. Multiple attempts to repair have been made. Roofers will be out to reroof this section again.
● 2nd half property taxes have been paid.

Things to Always Remember
● GARAGE SECURITY: Before proceeding away from the building or to your parking space, please wait for the Summit Ave garage gate to close completely (Rule 3.17). Do not leave garage remotes in vehicles (Rule 4.10). When a vehicle is broken into, thieves usually take the remote, as it’ll be much easier for them to re-enter the garage for additional burglarizing. We strongly advise residents to never leave anything in lockers or vehicles that one does not wish to lose. Leaving valuables or even non-valuables in plain sight is an invitation for thieves. It is our individual responsibility to secure the building.
● PARKING IN GARAGE: The Dentist office spaces are not to be used after hours for guest parking. There is no guest parking in the garages. All parking spaces are assigned. Unauthorized vehicles may be towed without warning at owner’s risk and expense. Non-resident owners, please advise tenants.
● WATER SHUT-OFF VALVE: Every unit has a water shut-off valve located above the water heater. This valve will shut water off to your entire unit.
● REGULAR UNIT INSPECTIONS: Owners not residing in their unit are strongly encouraged to inspect their unit on a regular basis, as tenants tend to not report damage to the unit. Non-resident owners who live out of the area are required by statute RCW 59.18.060(15) to have a local representative to protect their interests.

Meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm.
Next Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 14th, 2019 at 6:30pm in unit E-108. The Board does not meet in December.
Ambassador II Condominium Homeowners Association:
506 E Howell St, Seattle, WA 98122 (not our mailing address)

Ambassador II Condominium Board Minutes
https://ambassador2.com

Monday, September 10, 2018

President: Brien Sherman                           Vice President: Kenny Long
Treasurer and Secretary Jay Heath          Member At Large: Jeanne Perrin
Association Manager: Jack Taylor

Homeowners Forum
● No homeowner was present at the meeting this month.

Things to Always Remember
● GARAGE SECURITY: Before proceeding away from the building or to your parking space, please wait for the Summit Ave garage gate to close completely (Rule 3.17). Do not leave garage remotes in vehicles (Rule 4.10). When a vehicle is broken into, thieves usually take the remote, as it’ll be much easier for them to re-enter the garage for additional burglarizing. We strongly advise residents to never leave anything in lockers or vehicles that one does not wish to lose. Leaving valuables or even non-valuables in plain sight is an invitation for thieves. It is our individual responsibility to secure the building.
● PARKING IN GARAGE: The Dentist office spaces are not to be used after hours for guest parking. There is no guest parking in the garages. All parking spaces are assigned. Unauthorized vehicles may be towed without warning at owner’s risk and expense. Non-resident owners, please advise tenants. One vehicle was towed in August.
● WATER SHUT-OFF VALVE: Every unit has a water shut-off valve located above the water heater. This valve will shut water off to your unit.
● REGULAR UNIT INSPECTIONS: Owners not residing in their unit are strongly encouraged to inspect their unit on a regular basis, as tenants tend to not report damage to the unit. Non-resident owners who live out of the area are required by statute RCW 59.18.060(15) to have a local representative to protect their interests.

Treasurer’s Reports
● For period ending August 31, 2018
Checking: $48,872.41
Washington Federal Replacement / Special Assessment Reserve: $272,719.10
Sound Credit Union Savings: $227,584.76
Umpqua Bank 17-month CD: $239,647.20
Petty Cash: $100.00
Total Assets: $788,923.47

Committee Reports
● The 600 E Howell project has received its permits, but no word about demolition. Exterior cleanup and property inspection continues. We plan on meeting with the project manager to discuss keeping our alley access clear, as do our neighboring owners in the other alley.

Security
● Continued burglaries of residential garages. Non-resident owners, please discuss this continued security issue with tenants. No reported vehicle break ins reported last month.
● One package was reported stolen from the lobby this month. Almost 100% of stolen packages are left in the lobby for more than 24 hours.

Rules
● Recycling reminders : Our rules are identical to the City of Seattle’s recycling rules. Please break down your boxes. A significant percentage of cardboard boxes contain non recyclable material. Once again, no Styrofoam of any kind. No random bits of plastic. No wood of any kind. No cloth. Most importantly—-NO FOOD except in the food waste container-this includes pizza boxes.
● Personal items may not be stored in common areas. These items may be disposed of without notice and at the unit owners expense.

Old Business
● The light replacement project is still progressing. City Light has approved the project for a rebate. Now that we have cleared all hurdles we will have samples installed soon with the entire project tentatively scheduled starting October 2nd. Notices will be posted in advance.
● The West Building project is still pending. We finally received a bid (after six months) that was high enough that we are interviewing alternative contractors. We will definitely have to push this project to next year.

New Business
● Semi annual cleaning of inaccessible windows and dryer events is the first Thursday and Friday of October. Owners will be notified in advance.
● Recent changes to condominium law (RCW 64.38.035(e) et.al) now permits electronic delivery of Association communications. If you wish to receive emails and stop delivery of postal mail, you must opt in by sending a request to the Association Manager (Property Concepts) at the email address at the bottom of these minutes. Please type OPT IN AMBASSADOR II in the subject line and include your name and unit number. Only one email address per unit please. All further communications will be sent by email except as required by law. Be sure to whitelist the Association Manager’s address so messages don’t go to your junk folder.

Meeting adjourned at 6:55 pm.
Next Board meeting is tentatively scheduled for Monday, October 8th, 2018 at 6:30pm in unit E-108. We may choose not to meet in October.

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