Attending Board Members: Peter Levy, Pres., Katharine Flanders Mukherji, V.P., Levi McConnell, Sec., Hannah Berkin-Harper, Treas., Madeleine Milan, Rose Firestein, Terra Chalberg. Also Present: Elia Malara (Managing Agent), Mark Levitch (C.P.A.), Michael Marino, (Attorney)
– Proof of notice of the meeting was provided.
– The reading of last year’s meeting minutes was waived.
– The quorum was 73.25%, with 50 units represented.
I. Financials: Mark Levitch’s Report
– Mark Levitch gave the Skytrack Condo financial report.
– Real estate tax protest-related refund monies will be disbursed to owners.
– The financial situation of Skytrack Condo was reviewed and continues to be in order, with a cash surplus and small amount of receivables.
– The board will investigate possible increases in the amount of insurance coverage we maintain for the the condominiums complex.
II. Maintenance: Elia Malara’s Report
– Several improvements and repairs have been made throughout the Skytrack Condo complex.
– Matthew Pilkington has continued his beautification of the various planters that surround 120 Boerum Place, and we thank and applaud him for his efforts.
– Jose urged all owners to consider replacing their windows and sliding-glass doors if they date back to the original conversion of the condo. They are at or near the end of their suggested lifespan, and are prone to leaks. Owners are responsible for replacement of their own windows and doors.
III. Elections
– There were no terms expiring, and no current board members stepping down for any reason, so no election was necessary.
IV. Vote to Amend the Condominium By-Laws
– The recently proposed changes to the wording of the condo by-laws was explained, and several viewpoints were expressed by the members of the board, the condo’s legal representation, and several unit owners. Several questions were asked by owners, all of which were addressed by the board and by the condo’s legal representation.
– Voting to amend the by-laws took place as a Special Meeting within the Annual Meeting.
– Owners submitted their votes by paper ballot. The results were tallied by Peter Levy and Levi McConnell, on the evening of the next day (Tuesday, June 17th).
– The results are as follows:
– The vote was “No” 3 units, “Yes” 47 units.
– Of all unit owners present & represented at the meeting: 6% voted “No” and 94% voted “Yes”.
– By % of total ownership, 6.2% voted “No” and 65.1% voted “Yes”.
– Of all unit owners present & represented at the meeting: 8.46% voted “No” and 88.87% voted “Yes”.
– By both methods, well over a 66 2/3% majority voted “Yes” to amend the by-laws.
V. Other Housekeeping Items
– “Rigid plastic” is now recyclable, and should be placed in the blue recycling containers. Items should be thoroughly rinsed out before placing into the bins (especially cat food containers).
– Plastic bags are still NOT recyclable. – Sunday evening is the night to place “bulk trash” non recyclable items outside for pickup.
– Personal items, such as umbrellas, shoes, and bicycles cannot be left in Common Areas.
– A reminder to please keep common areas clean and quiet, even when legitimately entertaining.
– No charcoal grills are allowed anywhere within the Skytrack Condominium complex.
– Skytrack’s website is www.skytrackcondo.com. Register with the site to receive condo news updates, notices, information, and to contact the Super or the Board.
– No clothes dryers may be connected to any exhaust line due to fire hazards. Condensation-type dryers are widely available, are permitted and do not present the same danger.
– The Skytrack Board of Managers suggests that all owners install shut-off valves for their water supply to their units. This is best done when a renovation is occurring, or when other plumbing work is being done.
– No items other than motor vehicles may be stored in the garage.
– Jose needs a current key for all units, in case an emergency arises. If Jose does not have a key, and emergency workers must gain entry to any particular unit, damage during entry may occur. Unit owners are responsible for any damage that occurs in this event.
VI. Follow-Up Items for the Board
– The building is continuing to monitor when Verizon FIOS will be available in our area.
– The board will continue to examine options for utilizing the space on the roof of 120 Boerum Place that used to house the hot tub room several years ago.
– The board has begin discussions about ways to improve the appearance of the entry of 120 Boerum Place.
VII. Notice to Owners
– If any residents notice an issue or problem with any of the common elements, please alert the management company, Superintendent, and board members via the links provided on the Skytrack Condo website.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 pm.