Board of Directors Meeting

Cambridge Townhomes

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 6:30PM - 8:30PM Meeting Location:  Cabana

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BZollars@morrismanagement.com   425-283-5858 ext 102

 

In Attendance:  President Rich Molitor; Treasurer Antolin Matsuda; Secretary Jan Hemingway; Members at Large Joe Peterson; Anna Gray; Joe Aboubakr, Beth Zollars, Morris Management

Absent & excused:  Vice President Joe Gecas

Call Meeting to Order:  President Rich Molitor called the meeting to order at 6:34PM

Topic discussed out of agenda order:  Parking

Phase one of the parking plan was to hire a security company to patrol the grounds.  Phase two will be towing, without prior notice, of vehicles that are parked in handicapped parking without an approved placard or that are parked in fire lanes.  Fire lanes include the areas in front of garages.  Horizon Security will be provided with a list of vehicles warned or cited in 2011 for other parking violations.  If parking violations continue, these vehicles will also be towed.  Horizon Security provided Beth with a list of questions, which were discussed and answered. 

20-Minute Homeowner Forum/Questions/Concerns:  A new homeowner was present and asked how rules are enforced. 

Approval of Minutes:  Secretary Jan Hemingway reports minutes of the December 14, meeting were approved via email and have been posted on the website and in kiosks.

Treasurer's Report:  Treasurer Antolin Matsuda reports MTD Revenues are 115% of budgeted amount and YTD Revenues are 105%. Figure does not take into account $50,608.00 in receivables/delinquencies. Breakdown: DEC $10,041.70; NOV $5,132.09; OCT $2,983.71; SEP or before $32,450.52.

Delinquencies represent 3.34% of annual budgeted revenue. Any figure below 3% indicates excellent financial health.

MTD Operating Expenses are 94% of budgeted amount and YTD ratio is 90%. Utilities are under budget $13,673. Maintenance Expenses are under budget $40,496. Administrative Expenses are $28,062 under budget.

Insurance Reserves are fully funded in accordance with the 2011 Budget.

Replacement funds are at budget.

Total Cash in various bank accounts: $1,056,088.82

Total Liabilities
$16,600.38

2012 Budget Cash Carry Forward of $163,531.00 is accurate. This is taking into account Operating account funds less Liabilities plus Due-Between-Funds for a total of $195,621.00 actual cash carry
forward.

Committee Reports: 

1. Landscaping: Joe Peterson reports quarterly walk-through will be at the end of January.  The committee will also meet with Joel, Premier Landscaping, to discuss on-going trimming of maple trees and repairs/upgrades to the irrigation system.  Joel has submitted an estimate of $9,000 for irrigation system work.  The best time to do the work is February.

2. Social:  Joe Aboubakr reports the quarterly newsletter went out in December, discussing the new security patrol and tips for weather-proofing your condo.  There was discussion about better utilization of the Cabana.

3. Rules Review: Anna Gray reports the rules review is complete and the rules have been distributed to the rest of the Board.  Antolin moved to approve the rules, Anna seconded the motion.  Motion passed on voice vote.  Copies will be available at the Annual meeting in February. 

Prior Business:  

1. Lease Addendum: Beth reports we have 41 leases.  Two homeowners still need to return their addendum to Beth.

2. Meet the Prez: Scheduled for Wednesday, January 25th, from 7 - 8PM at the Cabana.

3. Security Company Horizon Home Security:  Discussed out of agenda order.  See above

4.  Association-owned Unit: Home Depot will deliver and install a new microwave, refrigerator and stove.  Cost of the purchase is $1,355.  Rich talked to one real estate agent.  Anna will provide the names of two additional agents. 

5. Satellite Dish installation: Patio railings are not an approved location for satellite dishes.  They aren't built to hold the weight or withstand the force of windstorms.  Beth will contact the four current residents whose satellites will need to be moved. 

6. Annual Meeting: The meeting will be Wednesday, February 8th, 2012, at Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Dr., at 6:30PM.  The agenda will include a report on 2011 business and election of officers.  If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors, notify Beth.  Information about the meeting will be mailed to homeowners and residents. 

New Business: 

1. Signed transfer of funds slips to move money from reserves to operations to pay a landscaping bill.

2. Joe Peterson moved to transfer the $150 key refund balance to the general fund.  Anna seconded and the motion passed on voice vote.

3. Beth presented the Morris Management contract for signatures.  Per the Washington State Condominium Act, the resale certificate fee is increased to $275 from $150. 

Manager's Report:  Beth has received both positive and negative feedback regarding the security company.  Nothing else of note to report.

Set Date of Next Board of Directors Meeting:  February 8, 2012, at 6:30PM at Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive. 

The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:20PM.

Executive Session:  Executive session was adjourned at 8:35PM.