Highview Condominium II
Board of Directors - Meeting Minutes
April 25, 2013  7:30 p.m.

The third regular meeting of the 2012-2013 Highview Condominium II, Inc. Board of Directors was called to order at approximately 7:30 p.m. by Marjorie Cannon, Vice President.   

Board members in attendance:  Robert Boynton, Marjorie Cannon, Joseph Cann, Nora Colford, and Natalie Hendrix.  Idalia Gallopp attended from Wentworth Property Management.  

1)   Minutes:  Minutes of the February 26, 2013 and April 3, 2013 meetings deferred to distribution and approval by email.  

Maintenance update from super:  Chris Brighina joined the meeting to report on building maintenance and concerns.  

2)   Building Repair & Maintenance Report:  

      a)    Water infiltration: Interior repairs from prior water damage still in progress by Chris Brighina.  Still on schedule for June bids for any remaining exterior repairs.  

      b)   Masonry repairs:  At last meeting, building super indicated that he will be able to replace the collapsing floor drain covers near both the side door and overhead door immediately.  No update at this meeting.  Liability concerns remain.  

      c)    Entrance area repairs:  K.E.S. Construction recommended full replacement of entrance area at cost of around $30,000 to address cracks in brick pillars, three stress cracks in floor tile areas which have been unsuccessfully repaired several times, doorway threshold instability, and loose wall cladding that has been allowing pest infestations.  Management will seek additional bids.  No update since 04/03/13 meeting.  

      d)   Repairs to super’s apartment:  Floor repairs in progress.  Wall opening header to follow.  

      e)    Spring 2013 unit inspections:  Super has begun spring unit inspections and battery replacements.  

      f)    Installation of backflow restrictor and water filtering:  Board approved plumbing contract.  

      g)   Security camera replacement/upgrade:  No update from Boynton.  

      h)   Laundry room contract:   No update.  

      i)    Electrical back-up systems:  No update at this meeting.  

      j)    Wallpaper and carpeting replacement:  No update at this meeting.  

3)   Financial Report:  

      a)    FY2012 Audit and annual meeting:  Board approved June 5, 2013 for FY 2012 annual meeting.  FY2012 audit has been distributed, but Board still needs to complete approval of audit and will do so by email.  

      b)   Unit arrears: Board reviewed unit arrears with managing agent.  

4)   Legal Report:  

      a)    Local Law 11 façade inspection (cycle 6) and Local Law 11 façade inspection (cycle 7):  No update.  

      b)   Parking garage:  Court date postponed until June.  Discussion of easement enforcement and building’s liabilities for maintaining clear common areas.  Discussion of 04/08/13 final warning letters and subsequent fines.  

      c)    Lease compliance:  No update at this meeting.  

      d)   Insurance compliance:  No update at this meeting.  

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:30 p.m.  

Minutes submitted by Robert Boynton, Secretary.