BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES –Approved
JULY 22, 2011
11:30 AM
1. Call Meeting to Order meeting room at neighboring community Riverwalk at 12:00. Present; Board Members, Erik Noyd, Kent Hutchings & Aliya Nylander, Home Owner; James Allen. Property managers Rich Redelfs and Nathan Andres.
2. Filling Board Member Position: Mary Allen, who just had a baby, has resigned her position as board member. Following the annual meeting Derek Moore had resigned due to schedule conflicts and his position had not yet been filled. Three persons have expressed a willingness to serve as board members for the two positions now open, James Allen, Mike Lavin & Andrea Liggett. Existing board members discussed the subject. Vote taken, board members unanimously approve: James Allen and Andrea Liggett have been elected to fill the two positions until the next annual meeting.
3. Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes
A. *June 8, 2011- motion made by Erik to approve, Kent seconded, The minutes were approved.
4. Comments or Questions from Homeowners
A. *Mike Lavin, homeowner sent e-mail correspondence expressing concern about potentially yet undiscovered plumbing leak due to unusual sound and occasional smell. Homeowner indicated prior investigations may not have been sufficient. Board considered owners request and decided due diligence warranted a bit more investigation due to prior instances discovered in other locations. This will be the last attempt to locate an issue in this unit at the association’s expense.
B. Brad Williamson, Website. Homeowner requested SWC blog site the updated more frequently with meeting minutes. Board hopes to appoint board member responsible for updating this blog now that all positions of board members have been filled.
C. *Condo Commercial Landscape Maintenance. Landscape maintenance people report being approached by tenant telling them they should not be working around their unit #15838 Leary Way. Letter to be sent to unit owner instructing them that all communication should be done through the Association and management company and they should tell their tenant not to direct landscape crews in any way.
5. Financial Report
A. *Financial Statement Review-no significant changes or adjustments. Special assessment funds on deposit to be applied to existing Association loan as soon as final payment amount to Eggert Strand Hunt construction is known. Consideration of appropriate special assessment "reserves" will be factored in.
a. Insurance Reserve Checks – signed
B. *Delinquency Review-discussion of the few delinquent accounts. Account 1106 has gone back to the bank, so all future assessment payments are the bank's responsibility. Collection of delinquent payments still in process. A couple units with small balances have been referred to collection. Unit 6306 is scheduled for trustee sale mid-September. Unit owner presented proposal for payment of delinquent dues through their attorney, board approved payment structure provided trustee sale is completed before year's end.
6. Property Maintenance Report
A. Storm Drain Cleaning – City of Redmond/Davidson-Macri Sweeping, Inc. work is complete following follow-up request by city of Redmond
B. Janitorial – Alta Building Services – no current issues
C. Landscaping & Irrigation – Condo Commercial – plumbing repairs to landscape plumbing complete
D. 2011 Resident Information Form Update Mailed to All Owners in December
a. 101/102 Received as of 7/22/11 – excellent response by homeowners
E. Brad Williamson, #2302; Door Frame Damage – Maintco furniture delivery persons damage to paint repaired by contractor.
7. Committee Reports – Volunteers Needed!!!
A. Landscaping- no change
B. Entrance Signage -no change
C. Rules Enforcement- no change
D. Community Website- no change
E. Design/Color Committee- no change
8. Old Business
A. Restoration Project – Eggert Strand Hunt Construction(ESH)/Morrison Hershfield (MH)-contractor has submitted for final payment, project manager reviewing this request, anticipate payment made within 30 days.
B. Tree Evaluation/Updated Bid Proposal – Davey Tree
a. Priority #1 & #2 Items Completed
b. *Tree Removals & Replacements Require Permits & Tree Bonds – City of Redmond board has received proposal for three tree removals and replacement. This work has been postponed temporarily until all budget considerations have been factored in.
C. Trail Maintenance -board member Kent Hutchings still exploring options including getting King County to complete this work.
D. Hose Bib Repairs @ Building 2 & 4- Board Member Kent Hutchings is mapping out locations of hose bibs to understand where shut offs would be.
E. Chimney Inspections/Cleanings & Chimney Collars-previously approved cleaning and inspection by lowest-priced contractor. Bid for new chimney collars to be obtained.
a. Slow Drip in Chimney Reported at #4304
F. Condensation Issues – Air Systems Engineering, Inc. progress on installation of attic ventilation on hold until resolution of required safety restraints for roof work is figured out. Air systems engineering Inc. has informed the Association that OSHA requirements prevent them from proceeding with their work until we have installed roof anchors to be used for safety restraints. Board has bid proposal from our roofing contractor and this is being reviewed by our project manager/architect. Provided these requirements are in order board anticipates approving this work so that this and any future roof work can be done in accordance with safety regulations. Anticipate this should be completed by early fall.
G. Skylights in Third Floor Units-board directed property manager to pursue a time and materials proposal from MaintCo. for installation repair/replacement in top floor units where missing.
H. #6103 Repairs – Maintco- letter sent by Association to unit owner indicating we are awaiting a response from them.
I. Parking Rules -draft change to parking rules addressing motorcycle parking underway.
J. *Draft For Sale Sign Rule Amendment-amendment discussed Erik made motion to approve, Aliya seconded, passed. For-sale posts will no longer be permitted along Leary Way, units for sale or to utilize the new entrance sign and boxes.
K. Water Damage in #5303 – Maintco -these repairs are complete
L. Building 6 Floor 2 Fire Alarm Trouble; Repairs Sched. For 7/1, 9AM – FPI -these repairs are complete pending evaluation of invoice from FPI.
M. Washing Machine Water Damage in Unit #’s 3302/3202/3102 – Maintco/FPI -nearly complete
N. Hot Water Tank Failure in #6301/6201/6101 – Maintco these repairs are nearly complete. Top floor unit owner’s insurance covered the repairs to their unit. Damage to adjoining units covered by Association insurance.
O. Pipe Leak & Water Damage @ #1102 – Maintco – repairs in this unit are underway.
P. Association Loan – Foundation Bank-board member Aliya Nylander provided resource for potential refinance of Association loan. Board President in conversations with new lender and with assistance of property manager, in conversation with a Foundation Bank. Board hopes to be able to refinance our Association, reconstruction loan to a lower interest rate. Final resolution is pending.
Q. Other?
Tabled Until After Restoration Project:
R. Resident Manager Job Description
9. New Business
A. Board member identified loose siding board on building number four. This has been brought to contractor's attention for repair
B. Cleaning-window cleaning is scheduled for roughly mid August. Walkway cleaning has been postponed until next year.
C. Unit 6306, proposal received from unit owner regarding repayment of HOA debt. Board approved a payment schedule of $250/mo from owner, provided the unit does in fact sell or is sold in trustees sale no later than 12/31/2011, at which time current accumulation of expenses would end and the owner would be paying off old debt without incurring any new debt.
10. Next Meeting -August 30, 6:30 PM, Lake Washington school district
11. Adjourn-2 PM
12. Executive Session-none