SAMMAMISH WATERWAY CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES –Approved
JANUARY 12, 2011
6:30 PM
1. Call Meeting to Order at 6:35pm
In attendance: Erik Noyd, Mary Allen, Derek Moore, Nathan Andres & Rich Redelfs from RCA Management, Inc.
2. Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes
A. *December 8, 2010 – board meeting minutes tabled.
3. Comments or Questions from Homeowners
A. Budget Concerns – Andrea Liggett, #4205– send a response indicating that this is a budget that protects the community and will pay the bills.
B. Budget Concerns – Jamie Kimpton, #4201– send a response indicating that this is a budget that protects the community and will pay the bills.
C. Budget Concerns – Jake Chambers, #1205– send a response indicating that this is a budget that protects the community and will pay the bills.
D. Parking Lot Traffic Concerns – Allan Fridson, #1105– board has approved purchasing 2 signs to notify drivers that we have a blind community member and to drive slowly.
E. Skylight Concern – Amit Velingkar, #5303 – Rich has referred to ESH, we will follow up.
F. Questions Regarding Remediation/Reconstruction – Leanne Bonrud, #6103 – Board said that 50% of Serve Pro Invoice was approved. Asking for 100% of the water remediation, restoration of dry wall work. Homeowners asking to get a comparable bid. Would like compensation for a refrigerator and contents of the fridge. They also have maintenance request to fix front door light fixture and to finish painting the front door
G. Allan Fridson, #1105 – Concern about the amount we are saving for the reserve study. Discussed that we are open to reviewing any information Allan can provide to help inform future budget decisions.
H. Njord Foldegalan #5301 – Njord needs to get a balance due from the HOAs attorney’s office.
4. Financial Report
A. Financial Statement Review
5. Property Maintenance Report
A. Janitorial – Alta Building Services
a. Dump Runs – Need to have Alta come out and check building 6
B. Pest Control – Sprague Pest Solutions – no update
C. Landscaping – Condo Commercial – no update
D. 2011 Resident Information Form Update Mailed to All Owners in December
E. Lighting Repairs – Jones Lighting – Nate and Rich walked the building and took notes of lights being out. Approx. 4 or 5 lights have been damaged.
F. #2201 Chimney Cleaned – Emerald City Chimney. – this has been resolved.
6. Committee Reports – Volunteers Needed!!!
A. Landscaping -tabled
B. Entrance Signage-tabled
C. Rules Enforcement -tabled
D. Community Website -tabled
E. Design/Color Committee -tabled
7. Old Business
A. Restoration Project – Eggert Strand Hunt Construction(ESH)/Morrison Hershfield (MH) – garbage enclosure loose ends. Erik has sent ESH a punch list.
B. Tree Evaluation/Updated Bid Proposal – Davey Tree
a. Priority #1 & #2 Items Tentatively Scheduled for Next Week– Schedule this for next week
b. Tree Removals & Replacements Require Permits & Tree Bonds – City of Redmond. Board asks that we get permits, have Davey Tree consult.
C. Trail Maintenance – Mark Pieratt. As long as the hourly rate remains the same, we approve to move forward.
D. Review Special Assessment Expenses for Reclassifications - table
E. Draft Reserve Study – Morrison Hershfield. – Rich will send an email on the reserve study
F. Hose Bib Repairs @ Building 2 & 4 Require Water Shut Off – Maintco Construction. Requires notice for the building. We wanted to wait until after the holidays.
G. Bulletin Boards & ‘No Storage’ Signs & Mirrors – We will move forward with purchasing 6 bulletin boards.
H. Annual Inspection on 1/8/11 and Fire Alarm Monitoring & Maintenance – FPI : Some residents were concerned that they would be billed for a follow up trip. However, the building had all passed the inspection. If any resident was home and would like a re-inspection, they are to contact Rich.
I. Chimney Collars
a. Slow Drip in Chimney Reported at #4304 - A proposal
J. Microwave Vent Condensation @ #5303 & #4304 – Water coming down from vent into the range hood. ESH came out to take a look at this. They are talking to a sheet metal fabricator, per Erik’s request. This repair is about $300 per vent. Board unanimously approved fixing all third floor units.
K. Other?
Tabled Until After Restoration Project:
L. Resident Manager Job Description
8. New Business
A. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning Bid Proposals – Unanimously move forward with C&H Chimney Sweeps. Rich to ask for proposal for collars.
B. New Dumpster Enclosures – Waste Management – Waste Management needs to wheel out dumpsters which will result in an increased cost. There are mixed messages if this is actually the case.
C. Other?
9. Set Date, Time, & Location of Next Meeting – February 9, 6:30pm at Lake Washington School District
A. Annual Owners Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, 2011 – 7:00pm
10. Adjourn – 8:23pm
11. Executive Session
A. Collection Attorney Status Update -
