Newsletter

3/4/2021
Manorhouse Condos 2021 Annual Condominium Owners Association Meeting Recap:
What Residents Need to Know 

The Anchorage Manorhouse Condominium Owners’ Association recently held our annual meeting to visit changes made in the past year, review current events, and discuss plans for the upcoming year. This year, members of the association met virtually in efforts to maintain social distancing.  

During this year’s meeting, we reviewed our financial position and budget, covered a bylaw change request, and elected our board members for the upcoming year.

Our Board is proactively working to increase our Reserve accounts. Our management company (Roy Briley Property Management) suggested that in order to meet our financial obligations, we would need to set our membership dues at or above $50. The Board is open to ideas and suggestions from residents, including ways to cut our overhead costs, such as garbage pickup, lawn care, and snow services. 

Property Insurance Costs are Being Reviewed 

During the meeting, one member pointed out that the Association is in the secondary insurance market. This is due to the amount of claims the Association has filed against insurance. Currently, insurance is the single largest expense. He recommends that a priority should be finding a better insurance rate.  

It was revealed during the meeting that the Association is in talks with other insurance carriers, but no decisions have yet been made to move forward. A recent fire in the complex is contributing to higher insurance costs and may take a few years before lower premiums may be available. 

One option that is currently being explored results in a rate increase, and it is unclear as to whether the Association is moving forward with this option. No insurance will be cancelled without first having another policy in place. 

Reviewing a Bylaw Change Request 

Any changes to the bylaws requires a 51% approval or greater. This bylaw change request is based on a weighted vote, where percentage of ownership determines the weight of the vote. 

The Sixth Amendment to the Bylaws states that any owner shall be eligible for board service unless at the time of election that owner is delinquent on payments or dues to the Association. Delinquent refers to any fees/dues that are unpaid for 30 days or more. Also, any board members will be automatically removed if they cease to hold ownership or if their payment status lapses.  

Under the previous Bylaws, owners were not eligible to serve on the board if they were 90 days or more delinquent at any time in a 24 month period. This update removes the 24 month restriction unless they are delinquent at the time of election. The main change is that owners should not have to wait 24 months (2 years) to serve on the board because of delinquency. 

One member objected, stating that the current 90-day delinquency demonstrates a history of delinquency, whereas the proposed 30-day delinquency could be the byproduct of a one-time hardship.  

Another member objected, stating that members should not be allowed to get current and immediately be eligible to serve on the board. 

Members will vote on the Bylaw change request after notifying all members of the proposal.  

The Board voted against the bylaw change, so it will not be voted on by HOA members. 

Manorhouse Has Acquired New Management 

Manorhouse is no longer under the management of Roy Briley. All current HCA agreements have been terminated.  

As of 02/25/2021, we have brought on board a new management company: CAMAlaska, owned by Cari Giliam. 

Recall of Board Will Be Emailed to Members 

Election of new board members was scheduled for this meeting, but one member pointed out that the recall of the board must occur first. This same member expressed concern that Manorhouse management is not in its best shape and that a recall of the board is the best path forward.  

Meeting attendees expressed concerns about board members needing an understanding of how to serve on the board so they can best serve the interests of Manorhouse owners.  

There are seven board seats in the Association. One member pointed out that every board member’s term is expiring, which gives Manorhouse a unique opportunity to restructure its board and gain new perspectives.  

Installation of Bulletin Boards 

Bulletin boards were recently installed on the property. Residents can now use these at all times to post notices, such as water shut off notices. 

2021 Parking Passes, Rent and Utility Assistance 

We have received parking passes for 2021. If you do not have a valid registered parking pass by March 15, 2021 for all vehicles in the visitors parking area, your vehicle will be towed. Some key points to remember: 

• Guest passes should be hung from the rearview mirror or placed where visible on your dashboard. 
• 2021 guest passes are white in color. 
• Passes will be replaced yearly. 
• Each unit is entitled to one free pass. Additional passes are $75 each. 
• Passes can be picked up on Tuesdays and Fridays between 9am-6pm. Please call (907) 802-2301 or email [email protected] for assistance. 

Alaska Housing Relief Initiative 

We would like to inform everyone of the Alaska Housing Rent Relief program. It provides up to 12 months of rent and/or utility relief ​​​​​​to eligible Alaskans who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Alaska Housing Finance Corporation will administer up to $200 million in federal funds to eligible Alaskan renters through an application process. 

The application period is now open. Visit https://www.alaskahousingrelief.org/ to learn more. 

What a wonderful summer!
7/15/2020

I hope you are all enjoyed the warm weather.
The corona virus and state health mandates have thrown everyone for a loop. Most of our projects have slowed down been put on hold until mandates are lifted. We still have many plans for summer projects and are getting through as many as possible even with Covid19 slowdown.
The video security camera systems was fully installed in C building before being put on hold. The rest of the buildings will be installed as soon as mandates allow. Unfortunately the new locks we’re also put on hold due to the mandates. Technicians from out of state needed to fly in but this was prohibited due to the need for quarantine when arriving in Alaska. Management did receive the training on the key encoders luckily before the project was put on hold. 

Laundry revenue for the months of April & May was$6,743.50. Yay this is great news!

We have been working on a platform for live online Board meetings. The test meeting turned out quite well & we are ready for our Association wide meeting 7/16/2020 at 7:00pm

Current Projects are as follows:
Foundations-Collecting bids
Sauna Doors-Install scheduled for 7/24/2020
Camera's-On hold due to shortage of skilled professionals due to Covid
Striping- Collecting bids
Asphalt- Completed
Dog Stations- Installation the week of 7/13/2020
Painting- Collecting bids
Boiler Replacement A & D- Collecting bids
Card Key Locks- On hold due to Covid travel restrictions

Upcoming Projects:
Tree/ Bush Trimming
Yard Repair
Sidewalk Repair
Entry Deck Replacements
Pole Replacement
Block Heater repair/ replacement
Fire Hydrant Inspection

Maintenance: Due to the ever changing regulations and constantly changing access to qualified crew with
Covid-19 our maintenance team is partnering with another company Visionary Homes. This may cause
some small projects that are handled by them to be disrupted or put in order of priority during this difficult
time. The board is currently allocating certain projects to specialized contractors and looking for an
additional maintenance service to partner with for the forcible future.

Fines are now in affect for any owner that rents their unit and have not supplied the required Business License to Management. The Fine is $25.00 per day.

Dog waste is still an ongoing problem. If you are witnessed to allowing your pet to defecate on the property without proper cleanup you will be fined. Residence that use the grass outside their deck as a personal pooping ground will be back charged for the cleanup cost. Please keep this in mind when allowing your dog bathroom breaks outside your patio door. 

Please remember that vehicles with expired tags, no license plates, leaking fluids, inoperable and flat tires are subject to immediate towing. This applies to visitor parking and assigned unit parking spots both.
Also please keep in mind, if you are parking a vehicle in visitor parking you must move it every 72 hours and a permit is required or it is subject to towing. 

The security team has noted almost every night on their walk through the laundry room doors are propped open with the garbage cans. This is not allowed. Please close the laundry room door behind you after use and ensure that it has latched. Every resident must ensure that the door is closed tightly, this is the only way that we can detoured burglars from breaking in to our laundry machines.

Please do not let nonresidents in to the buildings. Make sure security doors are tightly latched when entering or exiting the building. We must all be diligent at not letting these folks gain access to the building. If you do see vagrants within the building please contact security immediately to have them removed. The dispatch line phone number is 907-252-4881
Signal 88 Security reports can be found under the Security Reports tab. 

Anchorage Manorhouse Management