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We have had several significant maintenance emergenices in the past few months. In an effort to be proactive, we've assembled some of the most frequently asked questions and attached our insurance broker's recommended insurance coverages. Please see the attached document. 
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February 2021 “Nothing is permanent in this wicked world; not even our troubles. ” ~Charlie Chaplin Please, Please, Please The maintenance team has been spending extra time unclogging the compactor chute because of items which should never be placed in it. Styrofoam has a special bin in the recycling room. Cat litter, cooking grease, pet grass patches, all need to be taken to the first floor trash room. We really appreciate your help with this! Electric Infrastructure Upgrades Passed! Owners, check your email for additional information and timelines. If you previously opted in, it is important to reiterate that with the form in your email. All commitments for the first wave of installations must be turned in by February 24. We expect the first wave to be completed by July 1. Kudos to Danny and Jorge We’ve had several owners stop in and express how fantastic the building looks. They work tirelessly to keep things clean and pretty when everyone is working from home because of the pandemic. The extra attention to sanitizing, custodial and recycling/trash removal is appreciated and noticed by our residents! The New Normal… Masks please. Please, please, please be sure you, your guests and vendors are wearing masks in the common areas. Not only is it a state mandate, but we care and want you and your loved ones healthy! Electric Infrastructure Upgrade Update
January 2021 The measure to upgrade the electric infrastructure to support outlets in one garage space per unit has passed with an approval by 54.65% of the Association owners. 12.20% rejected the upgrade measure. The actual count was 94 in favor, 21 opposed. This said, Zorko Electric has begun the planning work and will start installation as soon as permits are approved by the city. All first phase outlet installations should be complete by July 1, 2021. Outlet covers will be included in the installation process. Each outlet will have a meter to allow accurate accounting of each owner’s electricity use. Owner’s will be charged a per kWh fee set by Seattle City Light as well as a $2.50 per month administrative fee. Reading of meters and assessing accounts will take place semi-annually at the beginning of each January and July. Unfortunately, with the re-boot of this project, we lost the ability to offer the discount incentive to the first owners who originally expressed interest. Those owners will need to resubmit a commitment. Your response is your commitment. We anticipate total install to be around $1550. At the time the work is done your unit will be assessed the final install amount. You will receive an invoice. We expect work to be complete before July 1st. To ensure all parts are available, we must have commitments from interested owners before February 24, 2021. Please return this form to the office, OR copy and paste the section in RED into an email to officemgr@canalstation.org, before February 24, 2021 I am interested in the installation of a 120v/20amp outlet for Electric Vehicle Charging. I understand there is an upfront cost of approximately $1550.00 and nominal semi-annual administrative fees. Name: Unit: ONE SPACE #: January 2021
“Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire. ” ~Jennifer Lee Electric Infrastructure Upgrade Update The voting concluded on 1/1/21 for the Electric Infrastructure Upgrade. We have results, however are waiting on the attorney to certify them. As soon as we have an official announcement, we’ll let everyone know. Thank you to those owners who participated within such tight timelines, especially during the holiday season! Boxes In, Boxes Out Our maintenance team has been working extra hard to keep up with recycling and trash out-put. Please be sure to break down your boxes and take them (especially the large ones) to the first floor trash room. Recycling Styrofoam? There is a special bin inside the trash room door on the right. Generosity Abounds! Thank you to everyone who participated in the Annual Food Drive. We sent several barrels of food and hygiene items to the Ballard Food Bank, which supports our neighbors who are struggling. The generosity of our residents is a wonderful reminder that we have a terrific community within Canal Station. The New Normal… Masks please. Please, please, please be sure you, your guests and vendors are wearing masks in the common areas. Not only is it a state mandate, but we care and want you and your loved ones healthy! This is an electrical infrastructure improvement which will enable a multi-use 20a/120v outlet at parking spaces of owners who opt in. We see this as a building enhancement which will increase unit values. The board urges owners to vote “yes” on this measure. It will improve the value of all our condominiums. A majority vote of owners is required.
Ballots must be returned by January 1, 2021. Additional ballots for this measure are in the office. Please stop by and complete one if you do not have a printer. Tuesday, Nov 24th, between 8:30 am and 1 pm, the residential garage (P2) door is scheduled for repair.
The repair requires the garage door to be immobile; you will not be able to enter or exit the residential garage during this time. Please plan accordingly to ensure you are able to make appointments, etc. Thank you for your patience as we make this crucial repair. As part of the on-going maintenance to prevent fire and safety hazards, the Board has scheduled Brimstone Fire and Safety to conduct the Annual Fire Alarm Testing on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 9:00 AM.
There is no need to access your unit or for you to leave your home during this process. However, alarms will sound periodically during the 3 to 4 hour test. If there was a need to exit the building, the bells would ring consistently instead of intermittently. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Brian at 206-706-4517. Thank you in advance for your participation in helping to maintain our community. September 2020
“Don’t give up. I believe in you all. ” ~Dr. Seuss Office Closed on Labor Day The office will be closed on Monday, September 7th. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, when the office reopens. If you have a maintenance emergency, call the office 206.706.4517 and select extension 3. It will ring the emergency maintenance manager. Autumn Window Washing It’s that time again! Autumn window washing is scheduled for 9/8 & 9/9. Due to the pandemic, interior cleaning is not being offered. Bike Thefts and Vandalism Car prowls and bike thefts are on the rise in Ballard. Please lock your bikes in your units or balconies; if you must leave them in the garage, please use the heaviest gauge locks possible. Remember that just because the garage is controlled access, doesn’t mean it is “secure.” Remove everything valuable from your vehicle, including the garage remotes! It’s becoming the norm. Masks please. Please, please, please be sure you, your guests and vendors are wearing masks in the common areas. Not only is it a state mandate, but we care and want you and your loved ones healthy! Call for Candidates
For Three Open Positions on the Board of Directors of Canal Station Condominium Association Three Board of Directors positions are coming available. Each position is a two-year term and begins at the Annual Homeowners’ Meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Serving on the Board is a unit owner's opportunity to make important decisions that help maintain and improve property values and the quality of life for members of our Association. If you are interested, please e-mail your intention to run for a position on the Board to the Association Manager, Larry Slough, at larry.slough@kappesmiller.com. All letters of interest will be included in the Annual Meeting Notice and must be received no later than September 30, 2020. Please include your background and why you want to be on the Board. Given the pandemic, no nominations will be taken from the floor. Results will be shared at the meeting. On July 23rd, Governor Inslee announced an expansion to the face covering order initially imposed on June 26th. Effective Saturday, July 26th, face coverings are required in all common spaces such as elevators, hallways and shared spaces within condominiums and apartments. It is expected that all residents and their visitors wear masks while traversing and occupying common areas of the building until further notice. We realize that this is an encumbrance to all residents, but thank you for doing your part to keep our community healthy and safe.  |
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