Board members in attendance: Robert Boynton, Joseph Cann, Marjorie Cannon, Stacey Cohen, Nora Colford, and Richard Re. Board members absent: Victor Bellini, Miriam Biren, and Al Lamoglia. Jordan Kurs attended from TKR Property Services.

1) Minutes: Minutes of the May 15, 2007 board meeting were approved.

2) Financial report:

a) FY2006 audit: Jordan Kurs reported that the FY2006 is reaching completion and that the auditor was at the offices of TKR reviewing records in the last couple weeks.

b) Delinquent account balances of unit owner were discussed. One owner has paid their balance. A second owner’s full payment is expected in several days. Legal action with building attorney moving ahead with others.

c) Delinquent owner account balance fee: An email vote was conducted in the week following the May board meeting modifying the board’s May 15^th decision on late fees. Board members voting in favor of changing the monthly late fee effective July 1, 2007 to 10% of the unit owner’s past-due account balance: Bellini, Boynton, Cann, Cannon, Cohen, Colford, and Lamoglia. Richard Re opposed the decision, voting in favor of keeping the first month’s delinquency at it’s current fixed $20 fee with a 10% charge only in later months; or 5% on all balances. No vote was received from Miram Biren.

d) Lease/Rental Fee: An email vote was conducted in late May concerning revision of Highview’s current $300 lease/rental fee. The Board approved revisions, increasing the initial fee to $500, with a $300 annual renewal fee on all leases; the policy to become effective with all approvals requested on or after July 1, 2007. Board members voting in favor of the decision: Bellini, Boynton, Cann, Cohen, Colford, and Lamoglia. Richard Re opposed the decision, voting in favor of a $300 initial (as it has been in the past) and $200 annual renewal fee. No vote was received from either Miram Biren or Marjorie Cannon.

3) Legal:

a) Arrears: There was discussion of common charge arrears and legal actions underway with building attorney Michael Swaaley. One unit in particular was discussed on account of Highview’s bylaws making it impossible for the board to approve a unit owner’s lease while any balance remains on a unit owner’s account.

Although the outstanding balance on the unit owner’s account made it impossible to approve a lease, the unit owner had not applied for board approval of the lease to date and a tenant had already moved in. According to bylaws, the board confirmed with management that a $500 non-compliance fine for the absence of a lease should be imposed. Management also noted that an additional $500 fine had been imposed for recent unauthorized work performed on common property. It was noted that damage had been reported at the time by 5 surrounding units.

b) Super’s AC unit: Nora Colford will meet with Epic AC concerning repair of the AC unit in the super’s apartment.

c) Local Law 11 inspection bids: Local Law 11 inspection bids have been requested from Salomon and Becht

d) Verizon/FIOS installation: Verizon FiOS has Highview II on their installation list, however installation date has not been set. Jordan estimates July.

e) Towing signage: Jordan Kurs reported that the new sign with towing service contact and retrieval information will be installed at the same time the awning is installed.

f) Elevator maintenance contract and repairs: Jordan reported that there has been no corrective action by McGlynn Hays and will have the building’s attorney send a letter to the company.

4) Maintenance:

a) Super’s resignation: On May 22, 2007, building super Joel Ramharracksingh informed Jordan Kurs that he will be resigning effective June 22, 2007. In accordance with his contract, he will need to vacate his apartment by July 22, 2007, 30 days after ending employment.

b) Building super interviews: The board interviewed two candidates for the super’s position.

c) Smoke detector replacement: Per 05/15/07 email, Jordan Kurs reported that the super is still working on the spring smoke detector replacements for all units. There was no update at this meeting.

d) Compactor room clean-up: Jordan Kurs reported that the temporary super George has completed painting of the compactor room floor.

e) Hallway repairs: Per 05/15/07 email, Jordan Kurs reported that the building super is continuing to repair/patch the approximate four holes in the wall on each floor near the elevator. The board noted that this project has been in process since the fall. There was no update at the June meeting.

f) Unit door repairs: There was no update from the March board meeting concerning Jordan’s investigation of holes and significant dents in unit doors which were are to be repaired at unit owner expense.

g) Exterior tile crack: There was no update on repair of the exterior tile crack in front of the building mentioned at the March board meeting.

h) Parking lot pavement cracks: There was no update concerning parking lot pavement repairs.

i) Painting of parking lot walls and garage walls: The board requested a list of all summer repair projects on Jordan Kurs list in order to comment on the priority of different projects and to assure that they are all completed by fall. Jordan will forward a list to the board.

j) Garage exhaust timer: The garage exhaust fan and timer have been repaired.

k) Carpeting replacement: Jordan Kurs distributed hallway carpeting samples for the board to review. The board indicated interest in several samples and Kurs will get larger samples of those selected.

l) Water filtration system: Jordan Kurs expressed concern for the potential size of the filter unit and possible intrusion on a unit owner’s parking space in the garage. The board requested specifications of the unit recommended by RSK and the exact footprint it would require within the garage. It was noted at the 04/18/07 meeting that additional estimates would be forthcoming and none have been received.

m) AC vent screen inspection: As a follow-up to the 03/21/07 meeting’s discussion of having the super inspect AC vents where they interfere with the fire escapes and birds build nests wherever the screens are dislodged, Jordan reported in 05/15/07 email that Joel has the screens and will be making the inspections. The board awaits confirmation that the work has been completed and barrier screen are in place.

n) Garage security – door lock repair: The garage door lock upgrade approved at the March Board meeting will be installed by the end of next week.

o) Garage security – panic alarm: Jordan Kurs presented a bid from Alarmingly Affordable for a panic alarm system for the garage. The board requested additional bids.

5) Capital Projects:

a) Water infiltration: Per 05/15/07 email, Jordan Kurs reported that a list of window area leaks was still being compiled. No comprehensive list has been received by the board.

b) Façade restoration: Front façade will be replaced next week. Once the façade has been replaced, the new awning and frame manufactured last fall can be installed. Kurs indicated that the awning will be installed the first week of July along with the new entrance and towing information signs.

The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:00 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Robert Boynton, Secretary