Highview Condominium II
Board of Directors - Meeting Minutes
September 24, 2013 7:30 p.m.
The
third meeting of the 2013-2014 Highview Condominium II, Inc. Board of Directors
was called to order at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Board members in attendance: Robert Boynton, Joseph
Cann, Marjorie Cannon, Stacey Cohen, Nora Colford, and Natalie Hendrix.
Board members absent: David Cutler, Michael D'Angelo, and Joseph
Skonieczny. Maria Arzano attended
from Wentworth Property Management.
1)
Minutes: Minutes of
the July meeting were deferred for email approval.
Maintenance update from super:
Chris Brighina was on vacation, but
written report on building maintenance submitted.
2)
Building Repair & Maintenance Report:
a)
Water infiltration: Interior
repairs from prior water damage have all been be completed by Chris Brighina
except one unit.
b)
Exterior masonry repairs: Discussion
of bidders continued. Anticipate
revised contract and approval by 10/15/13.
c)
Garage masonry repairs: At 04/03/13 meeting, building super
indicated that he would replace the collapsing floor drain covers near both the
side door and overhead door immediately. Liability
concerns remain. Getting bid from
masonry contractor who will do the upcoming exterior work.
d)
Entrance area repairs: Questions
raised about surfacing materials. No
update.
e)
Drain pipe repair: Repair
of drain pipe near
f)
Repairs to super's apartment: Header
has been installed in wall opening above kitchen counter.
g)
Fall 2013 unit inspections: Super
will begin fall unit inspections and battery replacements while determining any
evidence of new exterior water infiltration.
h)
Installation of backflow restrictor and water filtering: Installation
in progress. Unit owner (L-K)
expressed concern for whether filtering system would correct the sediment
/blockage situation and noted the considerable inconvenience suffered with
inoperable bathroom faucets over extended periods of time.
Board expressed intention that the new filtering system now being
installed should resolve problem.
i)
Laundry room contract: Laundry
room contract was approved by email vote. CoinMach
expected to install new machines and renovate room in 90 days.
j)
Carpet cleaning: Noted
that carpets should be cleaned by Stanley Steamer before Thanksgiving for the
holidays.
k)
Electrical back-up systems: No
update at this meeting from Skonieczny. Arzano
will also get bids.
l)
Wallpaper and carpeting replacement: Bids
submitted. Need to determine
materials.
3)
Financial Report
a)
Unit arrears: Board
reviewed unit arrears with managing agent.
b)
Special Assessment: Noted
that after allowing 25% for Operating Reserve, Capital Reserve balance is
approximately $162,000; $90,000 short of the $250,000 balance mandated by
General Membership resolution. Discussed
possibility of special assessment in FY2014 to restore balance.
Also noted that building will be initiating additional exterior repairs
shortly.
4)
Legal Report:
a)
Local Law 11 facade inspection (cycle 6) and Local Law 11 facade
inspection (cycle 7): No update.
b)
Violations on websites: Noted
that there are a number of building code violations that remain open.
Arzano will investigate and act to gain closure of each.
Noted that the number of outstanding violations against the building had
delayed a unit’s sale.
c)
Lease compliance: No
update at this meeting.
d)
Insurance compliance: No
update at this meeting.
e)
Building damage from traffic accident:
Insurance claim in process.
The
meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:00 p.m
- Minutes submitted by Robert Boynton, Secretary.