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Association Management, Inc.

Name: Association Management, Inc.
Address: 3140 W Belltower Drive, Meridian, ID, 83646, US
Telephone: +12083859650
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Association Management, Inc.

Association Management, Inc. (A.M.I.) specializes exclusively in homeowner association management.

AMI has proudly been managing Homeowners Associations around the Treasure Valley since 1984. We pride ourselves on providing the best customer service to our Boards and Homeowners. Our employees are continuously getting training to grow their education on HOAs. We strive to be the best and provide the best for all our current and future clients.

05/15/2023

BRIDGETOWER COMMUNITY YARD SALE
(Meridian) Huge Community Yard Sale in BridgeTower Subdivision. This is one you don't want to miss! With high quality items in an upscale neighborhood.
Entrances are on: Ustick/TowerBridge, Ten Mile/Belltower, Ten Mile/Malta, McMillan/Cortona, McMillan/Montelino, Linder/Copper Cloud and McMillan/Palatine by Hunter Elementary.
Fri. May 19th and Sat. May 20th, 9am to 2pm.

01/30/2023

The Definition of "Good Standing"
- by Alana Ashby

Some HOAs require that members be in “good standing” to serve on the board. Board members serve important administrative and governance roles and are visible community members. Holding board members to community expectations sets an important standard.

Restricting voting rights of community members who are not in “good standing” is less common. Some HOAs are more reluctant about restricting because voting gives owners an important voice in the management and operation of their community.

The definition of “good standing” varies and should be specifically stated in the governing documents. It usually means that the owner’s account is current with no unpaid delinquencies. In addition, some HOAs adopt a broader definition to include covenant compliance.

Alana Ashby, CMCA, helped to establish and served as a Board Member for Community Associations Institute (CAI) Idaho Chapter. Alana has extensive experience in all aspects of financial management, real estate development and management, as well as negotiation.

01/23/2023

How to Reach Quorum Through Proxies
- by Alana Ashby

Annual and special meetings require homeowner votes for new board members, assessment increases, capital improvement projects, and amendments to the association’s governing documents. The goal is to reach a quorum- a minimum number of members who must be present for business to be validly transacted. Some HOAs struggle to reach a quorum, leading to stalled work, increased expenses, and more.

When homeowners can’t attend a meeting in person, the association should work to garner proxy votes. Proxy is a power of attorney given to another to vote in the member’s stead.

There are 5 different types of proxies:

● General proxy: The holder of the proxy has the discretion to do whatever he or she wishes at the meeting.
● Limited proxy: The holder of the proxy can only vote on certain issues at the meeting.
● Directed proxy: The holder of the proxy can only vote as directed.
● Limited directed proxy: The holder of the proxy can only vote on certain issues as directed.
● Quorum proxy: The proxy only counts for purposes of obtaining a quorum and nothing else.

Proxy forms can be mailed to homeowners to be filled out and then given to the person named as a proxy who will attend in an owner’s place.

Alana Ashby, CMCA, helped to establish and served as a Board Member for Community Associations Institute (CAI) Idaho Chapter. Alana has extensive experience in all aspects of financial management, real estate development and management, as well as negotiation.

01/16/2023

Buying in HOAs
- by Alana Ashby

People choose to live in an HOA community for many reasons. Some of these benefits of living in an HOA community are that they are designed to manage common areas of the property, manage the property interests of owners, provide services for owners, and develop a sense of community through social activities and amenities.

Learn all you can about a community before you buy or rent a home in an HOA. Ask your real estate agent to see copies of the governing documents, including the CC&Rs.

Take the time to talk to people who live in the community. Find out how they feel about the neighborhood and how the community is governed and managed. You can also ask to talk to the president of the association, members of the elected board, or the HOA management company.

Alana Ashby, CMCA and owner of AMI, helped to establish and served as a Board Member for Community Associations Institute (CAI) Idaho Chapter. Alana has extensive experience in all aspects of financial management, real estate development and management, as well as negotiation.

12/05/2022

Tips to Lower HOA Assessments
- by Alana Ashby

● Examine existing vendor contracts. Ideally, vendors should be contracted each year so that the HOA can renegotiate for better terms. You want to pick vendors that deliver better service at more reasonable prices.
● Eliminate wasteful spending. Determine whether certain expenses are essential for the community.
● Examine utility bills. You can implement some HOA rules such as turning off lights and fans when a common area is unoccupied or shutting off faucets when water isn’t needed.
● Review your insurance coverage. Consult with your HOA management company or insurance provider to get the best rate for your association.
● Defer non-essential community projects such as upgrades to the community. You will still need to complete projects such as a major roof repair in order to keep property values up.
● Reduce reserve contributions. Only HOAs that have fully-funded reserves should consider scaling back their contributions.

Alana Ashby, CMCA and owner of AMI, helped to establish and served as a Board Member for Community Associations Institute (CAI) Idaho Chapter. Alana has extensive experience in all aspects of financial management, real estate development and management, as well as negotiation.

11/28/2022

HOA Christmas Decorations
- by Alana Ashby

A frequently encountered issue in community associations involves when decorations may be put out and when they need to be removed. This information should be stated in the HOA’s CC&Rs.

Alana Ashby, CMCA and owner of AMI, helped to establish and served as a Board Member for Community Associations Institute (CAI) Idaho Chapter. Alana has extensive experience in all aspects of financial management, real estate development and management, as well as negotiation.

11/14/2022

Regulating Season Greetings
- by Alana Ashby

The most uniform way to regulate holiday displays is to grant owners a window of time to display decorations. Boards may choose to ban sounds. Here are other things to consider when creating holiday decorating guidelines:
● Timing. Choose a date when decorations can start being displayed and a date when they need to be taken down.
● Common areas. Small white lights will be installed by the association.
● Individual properties. Homeowners may install decorations on their properties. Holiday lighting must not interfere with a neighbor’s use of their property. The decorations must not be offensive or obscene.
● Enforcement. Items that do not conform to these guidelines will be removed by the association.

Alana Ashby, CMCA and owner of AMI, helped to establish and served as a Board Member for Community Associations Institute (CAI) Idaho Chapter. Alana has extensive experience in all aspects of financial management, real estate development and management, as well as negotiation.

11/07/2022

Tips to Secure Holiday Package Deliveries
- by Alana Ashby

- Ask a neighbor to watch your home for the delivery of holiday packages and to retrieve the packages until you arrive home.
- Consider an alternate destination. Your packages can be delivered to work, family, or friends. Hack packages delivered where someone can accept them, or require a signature.
- Instruct the delivery company. Find a non visible place at your home and leave detailed instructions where they should hide the package.
- Track your expected holiday packages. Residents can receive a text message when their package is delivered. This will help eliminate your package from sitting outside for a long period of time.
- Require a signature so your item won’t be left unattended. If this is inconvenient, you can have the package redelivered or you can pick it up at the local station.
- Have a security camera on your front porch so if a theft occurs, you have proof for insurance purposes and can try to find the burglar.
- Customize your deliveries. You change the time of your delivery so you will be home from work. They can also deliver during late evening hours during the holidays.

Alana Ashby, CMCA and owner of AMI, helped to establish and served as a Board Member for Community Associations Institute (CAI) Idaho Chapter. Alana has extensive experience in all aspects of financial management, real estate development and management, as well as negotiation.

10/31/2022

HOA Gathering for Events During the Holiday Season
- by Alana Ashby

- Charitable Donation Drive. Organize a toys for tots drive or gather canned goods to donate to needy families.
- Organize a white elephant gift exchange. You can host it at the clubhouse or other common area.
- Have a holiday tree decorating contest. Residents can decorate small trees and vote on a winner.
- Organize a holiday bake off. Residents will make their best holiday desserts and the HOA members can vote for a winner.
- Organize a volunteer day for residents to participate in. You can contact the food bank or a soup kitchen and help the needy.

Alana Ashby, CMCA and owner of AMI, helped to establish and served as a Board Member for Community Associations Institute (CAI) Idaho Chapter. Alana has extensive experience in all aspects of financial management, real estate development and management, as well as negotiation.

10/24/2022

Tips to Get Ready for Winter in Your HOA
- by Alana Ashby

Freeze-thaw conditions cause expansion and contraction, and that leads to damage in cracks, pipes, or wherever water is easily trapped.

Pavement: Slurry-seal any cracks in pavement to prevent surface water from causing further cracking that ultimately will lead to potholes. The slurry seal may be applied in late spring or early fall, but the cracks must be sealed at the onset of the winter months to maintain the condition of the pavement.

Storm sewers: Storm sewer components should be kept clean and debris-free at all times but fall requires particular vigilance. Street-catch basins, lawn basins, detention basins, and retention basins should be inspected after trees have lost their leaves. Each of these structures should be cleaned thoroughly of all debris and leaves to prevent ice build-up, which may impede the flow of water through the system and off the site.

Alana Ashby, CMCA and owner of AMI, helped to establish and served as a Board Member for Community Associations Institute (CAI) Idaho Chapter. Alana has extensive experience in all aspects of financial management, real estate development and management, as well as negotiation.

10/17/2022

How to Avoid Common Board Member Mistakes
- by Alana Ashby

● Holding meetings incorrectly. All board meetings need to be documented and with notice given to all homeowners. It’s considered a board meeting any time a majority of the members get together and speak about association business. Talk with your Community Manager to help clarify what is okay to discuss with other board members when no official meeting is taking place.
● Not adhering to the governing documents. Sometimes boards don’t carefully read the community’s governing documents and then fail to abide by them. This can happen if a new board is elected and they neglect to review the declaration and bylaws of the association. Every board member should read the bylaws and all other association documents.
● Mismanaging association funds. A common mistake is to spend too much too quickly without leaving anything for emergency maintenance or repairs. Board members also should consider long-term finances. While a board may want to use funds on things that may seem important in the short term, it is imperative to think of the community’s future needs. It would be wise to go over prior-year budgets and learn from them. Community Managers can provide guidance and advice throughout the budget review process, and ensure work is done at a reasonable price.
● Becoming overzealous. Board members can often make big decisions too quickly. It’s always best to weigh any major policy changes carefully. Take time to speak to your Community Manager before switching vendors, they can give you advice about better vendor contracts as well as how to make changes within the community.
● Not seeking legal advice. If you’re dealing with a situation with a homeowner that could possibly turn into a lawsuit, it may be best to work with the association’s attorney for advice and procedure. The expense of the attorney may well be far cheaper than the potential legal liabilities.

Alana Ashby, CMCA and owner of AMI, helped to establish and served as a Board Member for Community Associations Institute (CAI) Idaho Chapter. Alana has extensive experience in all aspects of financial management, real estate development and management, as well as negotiation.

10/10/2022

HOA Halloween Tips
- by Alana Ashby

Roughly 22% of communities report they hire extra security to deal with large crowds and some even enlist the help of neighborhood watch volunteers to keep trick-or-treaters and noise under control.

Follow these tips to ensure everyone has a safe Halloween.
● Make sure your community’s walking areas are well lit and free of obstacles that could cause falls.
● Remind homeowners to keep candlelit jack o’ lanterns and other open flames away from doorsteps and walkways. Instead, place them on sturdy tables and keep them out of reach of pets and small children.
● Remind homeowners to drive slower while kids are out trick-or-treating.
● More people in your community means more cars. Refer to your CC&Rs to know the rules on parking in your HOA, including where visitors can park and what kind of passes may be needed.

Alana Ashby, CMCA and owner of AMI, helped to establish and served as a Board Member for Community Associations Institute (CAI) Idaho Chapter. Alana has extensive experience in all aspects of financial management, real estate development and management, as well as negotiation.

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3140 W Belltower Drive
Meridian, ID
83646

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12083859650

Website

http://www.amihome.net/

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