Board members in attendance: Miriam Biren, Robert Boynton, Joseph Cann, Marjorie Cannon, Stacey Cohen, Nora Colford, Michael D’Angelo, Natalie Hendrix, and Al Lamoglia. Debbie Shapass and Linda Romolo attended from Wentworth Property Management.

1) Minutes: Minutes of the June 17, 2008 meeting were approved.

2) Financial Report:

a) FY2006 audit: Debbie Shapass reported that the FY2006 audit will be completed next week.

b) FY2007 audit: Debbie Shapass reported that the FY2007 has begun. Wilken & Guttenplan has initially reported insufficient records from TKR.

c) FY2008 budget: Waiting for completion of FY2007 audit.

d) Unit owners arrears: Delinquent arrears for units 1-B, 4-E, and 3-J have moved to the building’s attorney for collection. All building costs related to legal costs and collection will be added to the outstanding balances of these units. Since Unit 6-D had not been billed since their purchase in March 2007 and TKR management had not accurately kept track of the outstanding balance for prompt action by the board, the board agreed to offer the owner a payment schedule of $6,000 (payable within one week of legal notice) with additional $3,000 and all legal costs payable by August 31, 2008. If this offer is not accepted within the 1-week period, legal will move for a complete collection with all interest and legal expenses. Board treasurer Michael D’Angelo will work with Linda Romolo to assure that this notification is properly delivered and the building’s attorney acts accordingly to Highview policy.

e) Special Assessment: As approved at the June board meeting, Wentworth has notified unit owners that Special Assessment for August-December will begin to appear on August 1, 2008 billings.

f) Monthly financial report: Since management’s financial reports of the previous month have not been available by the regular board meeting now held on the third Tuesday of the month, the board voted to move regular board meetings to the fourth Tuesday of the month effective September 2008 at the recommendation of Debbie Shapass. The previous month’s financial report will be distributed to officers by email one week prior to the monthly board meeting. Accordingly the August financial report (closing 08/31/08) will be distributed by email by 09/16/08 for discussion at the regular board meeting on 09/23/08.

3) Legal Report:

a) Fine Schedule:: Copy of the schedule was not available at the meeting. Discussion tabled pending distribution.

b) Local Law 11: The Local Law 11 inspection report has still not been filed. Wentworth indicated report is still with former board president for his signature.

c) Leases: Fines of $500 have been issued to several unit owners who have not responded to management’s reminder to provide copies of their unit leases to tenants. Additional $500 fines will be issued if compliance is not achieved within month.

d) Unit Arrears: Several delinquent owners have been moved to legal for collection as noted in the financial report.

e) NYC Code violations: Highview currently has two outstanding code violations. Shapass investigating.

f) Emergency contact forms: Linda Romolo reported that she is working with the board secretary to obtain full compliance of unit owners who must provide emergency contact forms to management.

4) Building Repair & Maintenance Report:

a) Water filtration system: Estimate received from Becht Engineering in January 2008. Debbie Shapass reported that the other firms she approached have declined to bid. The board suggested approaching Salamon Engineering who has previously provided bids to Highview II. It was agreed that Shapass will contact Salamon and advise board by email of response. If Salamon declines to bid, the Board will conduct vote on whether to accept Becht bid by email next week.

b) Boiler return pump replacements: There was further discussion of proposals for boiler return pump and tank replacements. Debbie will get additional information.

c) Garage door repairs: Debbie will meet with Christie Garage Door about moving the new electric eye to position of the previous one. In addition, Debbie will have Jose build a cinderblock support to protect the support arm.

d) Fire escape repairs: Welding repairs of fire escapes and rusted out handrail near garage stairs completed.

Exhaust fan system: On 05/13/08, Marco Air investigated ventilation problems and agreed to inspect A-line and E-line the following week with management for blockages and/or illegal installation of unit fans. The inspection has not been completed. The additional ductwork required on the roof to operate the A-line bathroom fan motor has not been completed by Marco Air on account of the weather, but is currently scheduled for 07/22/08.

f) Elevator repairs: Shapass reported that Slade elevator has made all repairs from the VSA report. There was discussion as to whether completed repairs included the list of those required repairs which were not covered by maintenance contracts or debated with McGlynn Hays (such as the hole in the roof). Shapass will go back to the initial VSA report and investigate.

g) Painting projects: The super is in the process of completing the garage wall painting, stairwell floors, and unit doors.

h) Overhang in front of lobby windows: The roof/overhang in front of the lobby windows is leaking. Management getting estimates for roof repair. Only bid to date is $1,200.

i) No update on dead Verizon line servicing entrance intercom for unit L-C. Shapass will discuss with Verizon.

j) Garage floor plates: Shapass getting estimates for metal repair of sewer access floor plates. Shapass indicated that the missing sewer line cap beneath one of the floor plates will be replaced by Alamonte.

k) Smoke detector and CO2 detector battery replacements: Jose has not completed the spring (semi-annual) replacement of batteries in all units and common areas. Shapass will provide written report of status at next meeting.

l) Laundry room sink /backflow-restrictor: for drain: Shapass will have Jose install.

The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Robert Boynton, Secretary