1) Minutes: Minutes of the August 9, 2006 board meeting were approved.

2) Appointment of board’s officers for 2006-2007: Per bylaws requirement that the new board meets to appoint officers within 10-days of the annual General Membership Meeting and election, a brief meeting was held following the annual meeting. Richard Re was nominated and accepted as President, Marjorie Cannon was nominated and accepted as Vice-President, and Robert Boynton was nominated and accepted as Secretary. The position of Treasurer was held until the September 12^th meeting.

3) Verizon upgrade proposal: At the last meeting, the board expressed its interest, pending resolution of a signing bonus, confidence that Verizon would guarantee continuing full operation of the entrance system, and review by the building’s attorney Michael Swaaley. There was no update at this meeting.

4) Capital Projects update:

a) Roof rebuild update: The Becht inspection and sign-off is anticipated on September 14^th when Becht has a meeting with the manufacturer. S&S Roofing has not been cooperative in achieving the sign-off with the material manufacturer according to Chopak’s discussion with Becht.

b) Exhaust fan repairs:

i) Duct blockages: Although it was reported at the last meeting that all blockages had been removed and the ventilation system is completely clear, apartments 1-H, L-D, and L-F are still blocked. The board recommended that Chopak confirm that the lowest unit of each line be inspected to confirm system’s operation.

ii) Electrical problem: An electrical supply problem with the fan motors was determined involving about half of the motors. The problem was corrected in late August according to Chopak.

c) Lobby-level hallway The committee reported on selection of a replacement fixture for lobby-level hallways. Seven are required and one unit will be ordered and installed to confirm performance. There was no update from JAL concerning the wallpaper restoration.

5) Financial report:

a) Refunds due to the unit owners who selected Option #1 last year will be made in October.

b) Owners who choose to select Option #2 (full payment balance due after 1-year) have until 09/22/06 to pay their balance. If full payment is not received by September 22, owners will automatically default to Option #3 (the full five-year loan).

6) Legal report:

a) Time Warner Cable installations: There was discussion concerning the notices sent to four unit owners for improper installations by Time Warner Cable and the corrective actions required. There has been no response from either the owners or Time-Warner. Chopak will set up a meeting at the building with Time-Warner.

b) Driveway parking: Irwin Chopak was to report back at the March meeting with a new towing contractor and signage changes to reflect the new towing contractor. No update was available at that time. Chopak reported at the April meeting that he is unfamiliar with any towing services on Staten Island, but would speak with Jennifer Ogman for a recommendation. There was no update at the May or June meetings. At the July meeting Chopak reported that one towing service would tow if paid in advance by Highview II in cash. The board requested a list of the towing services Chopak spoke with and the policy of each relative to payment. The board would follow-up with those services for additional discussion and to perhaps explore the situation with other towing services that Chopak did not contact, however there was no update at this September meeting.

c) Election of board Treasurer: Held off until next meeting.

7) Building Maintenance & Repairs:

a) Elevator mechanical systems: As a follow-up to the elevator evaluation performed by Vertical Systems Analysis (VSA) on May 2, 2006, VSA had contacted McGlynn Hayes for correction of the twenty-seven deficiencies. VSA reported on July 11^th that McGlynn Hayes anticipated completing the list by the end of the second week of July.

Update:

i) September 7, 2006 memo from VSA to McGlynn Hayes presented at this meeting indicates that no attempt has been made by McGlynn Hayes to address the maintenance deficiencies found.

ii) Chopak recommended that Highview abandon the McGlynn Hayes contract and move to another elevator maintenance company, indicating his opinion that McGlynn Hayes had been a poor choice by the building to start with. Chopak was reminded that McGlynn Hayes had been recommended by JAL only a couple years ago. Chopak was asked how the list of existent deficiencies would be handled if Highview moved to a new contractor. Chopak indicated that any new elevator maintenance contract would not include existent conditions in their contract and they would charge for correcting the existent deficiencies before their service responsibility began. The board questioned why McGlynn Hayes should not be held responsible for these repairs covered in their contract. The board asked whether the building’s attorney Michael Swaaley had been brought into the conversation. Chopak indicated that Swaaley was not currently aware of the situation.

iii) Chopak was asked whether the repairs VSA identified as responsibilities of the building had been addressed. Chopak indicated that these repairs had not been addressed since the May 2^nd inspection.

b) Ceiling leaks: There was no update on the ceiling leaks reported by owners (3-B, 3-F, and 5-J) and discussed at the May meeting.

c) Window leaks: The Board approved an evaluation to be performed by Becht Engineering.

d) Driveway entrance sign: Bellini has the catalogue for replacement of the driveway "entrance" sign. Selection process continues. He will make a recommendation shortly.

e) Smoke detector battery replacement: No update since June board meeting from Chopak concerning the spring semi-annual replacements of smoke detector batteries for all unit owners. The fall replacement will be due in October.

f) Garage exhaust timer repair: As first discussed at the June board meeting, the garage exhaust timer is still not operating. August 9, 2006 invoice indicates that a new timer was ordered on that date. Chopak reported that the fan will be repaired next week.

g) Façade restoration: Estimates for the restoration were reviewed. Rich Re will discuss board’s concerns with the contractors, update board by email and seek board approval of a contractor by email vote.

h) Entrance awning: The committee has received additional bids. I was noted that the awning and frame will not be replaced until the entrance area façade restoration is completed. Preferred bid requires clarification of a couple details.

i) Maintenance Liaison: Victor Bellini reported as "Maintenance Liaison. He has been working with Joel to develop a comprehensive list of building needs.

j) General maintenance: There was discussion of building condition and the weekly inspections performed by JAL.

k) Garage security: In response to the concerns of residents coming home late at night, an estimate was provided by Chopak for security camera upgrade, panic alarm system, and additional lighting. It was noted that the estimate was from a Brookyn contractor while the building’s current Staten Island based security provider had not been contacted. Chopak was requested to get estimates from the building’s current provider. Chopak indicated at this meeting that he has not contacted Alarmingly Affordable for the estimate.

l) Lobby refurbishment: On account of the lobby-level hallways’ current condition, the board decided to form a committee to determine various restoration options for the board to consider.

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

Robert Boynton, Secretary