Archive for January, 2010
January 25, 2010 at 2:11 pm · Announcements
The Grandview Board of Directors is looking for volunteers who would like to help plan the gardens and planters for our building. This is intended to be a short term, temporary committee, although interested owners are encouraged to continue meeting as needs change and develop.
Plants not only convert carbon dioxide to oxygen, but they create a lush landscape in the midst of the concrete city. The Grandview has a variety of terra cotta planters on the 7th floor patio that have not held up in windy weather and are very costly to maintain. We are looking for owners who would like to be a part of the planning process to replace/relocate these planters and decide how to improve the entry level garden areas including the tree holes the city installed in the sidewalk along our building.
Issues that need to be incorporated are options for automatic watering, appropriate plants for each location, materials used for planters, possibilities for abuse or misuse by passersby.
January 12, 2010 at 11:29 am · Board Meetings
The Grandview Condominiums Homeowner’s Association Board of Directors January 2010 Meeting
Wednesday, January 13, 5:30pm 7th Floor Activity Room
Jon Bookhout, President
Stephen Klein, Vice President
Don Hofferber, Treasurer
Jud Marquardt, Secretary
Len Tritsch
Keith Freeman
Peter Garlock
Stephan Martinez
Clayton Wiek
Marcel Scheel, SUHRCO Property Manager
Reba Swartz, Resident Manager
PROPOSED AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Agenda Modifications/Validation
3. Approval of October 2009 Board Meeting Minutes
4. Introduction of Association Meeting Attendees Brief Presentation of issues, concerns, and solution options
5. Treasurer’s Report – Don Hofferber
6. Committee Reports:
Safety Committee: position open
Maintenance Committee: Stephan Martinez
Social & Welcoming Committee: Jon Bookhout
Finance Committee: Don Hofferber
7. SUHRCO Property Manager’s Report: Marcel Scheel
8. Resident Manager’s Report: Reba Swartz
9. President’s Report: Jon Bookhout
10. New Business
11. Adjournment
January 6, 2010 at 7:24 pm · Announcements, In the Neighborhood
Dear Neighbor:
Drilling crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation are continuing to study the soil underneath city streets in preparation for replacing the central section of the Alaskan Way Viaduct. We are examining an alternative for this replacement that would move SR 99 into a bored tunnel beneath downtown.
On December 31, crews drilled to locate utilities on Blanchard Street east of Second Avenue. Beginning the week of January 11, crews will start more extensive drilling to obtain soil samples at this location.
What you can expect
Beginning the week of January 11, crews will use truck-mounted drilling equipment in the parking lanes on Blanchard Street east of Second Avenue. Crews will block off a work zone of approximately 120 feet and excavate a hole approximately 170 feet deep. Several parking spaces adjacent to the work zone will be unavailable around the clock. When this drilling is complete, crews will restore and reopen the parking lane.
Construction schedule and noise
Work will typically occur from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and is expected to last approximately 5 to 15 business days. Work hours may include weekends if necessary to complete the soil sampling on time. This work will produce vibrations and noise but will not exceed the limits established by the City of Seattle noise ordinance for daytime outside construction activities.
If you have questions related to this or other work associated with the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Program, please call our hotline or e-mail us.
We appreciate your patience and understanding, and apologize in advance for any inconvenience this work may cause.
Sincerely,
Heather Hansen
Communications Officer
Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Program
Web: www.alaskanwayviaduct.org
Hotline: 1-888-AWV-LINE (298-5463)
Direct: 206-267-3789
