Author: Skytrack

Board Members Present: Peter Levy, Pres.; Katharine Flanders Mukherji, V.P.; Matthew Pilkington, Treas.; Levi McConnell, Sec.; Andrew Kurland.

Also in Attendance: Elia Malara, Managing Agent; José Perez, Superintendent.

 

The meeting convened at 7:30 pm and was adjourned at 9:00 pm.

 

Superintendent’s Report:

• New emergency lighting is being installed throughout the Skytrack complex.
• The exterior light at 134 Boerum Place has been updated with a timer, so that it turns on and off automatically.
• A new light fixture has been installed in the entry of 15 Bergen Street.

New Business:

• Some roof fans are being replaced.
• The board is reviewing options for updated exterior lighting for use on the Boerum Place side of our buildings.
• A small leak in the garage is being investigated.
• Updated name plates for the intercom/buzzer system are being planned.
• The next board meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 22nd, at 7:30pm.

Financials:

• The financial statement was reviewed, and aside from a few units in minor arrears, everything is in good standing.

 

PLEASE NOTE:

• If you are expecting a large package, please be prepared to receive it and move it into your apartment. Packages not removed from the lobby on the day of delivery may incur a fine to the recipient.
• RECYCLING: Please break down your cardboard boxes before leaving them by the paper recycling areas. Also- Please do not throw plastic bags into the plastic recycling bins. They are not recyclable. CVS will accept plastic bags for recycling. There is a bin for this in the entry of their nearby store on Court Street.

 

EMERGENCY CONTACTS: Elia Malara (718) 625-4671 / José Perez (646) 239-8762

Board Members Present: Peter Levy, Pres.; Katharine Flanders Mukherji, V.P.; Matthew Pilkington, Treas.; Levi McConnell, Sec.; Terra Chalberg; Michael Tedesco.

Also in Attendance: Elia Malara, Managing Agent; José Perez, Superintendent.

The meeting convened at 7:30 pm and was adjourned at 9:00 pm.

Superintendent’s Report:

• The large snowstorm necessitated an increased effort to keep sidewalks shoveled and icy patches abated. Our big thanks to Jose and Patrick for working so hard to combat the fast-accumulating snow.

• Repairs to the cladding on the outside of the staircase at 120 Boerum Place have been completed. There are just a few small leaks that are being addressed.
• Reported leaks at 134 Boerum Place, due to brick and mortar conditions, have been addressed.
• The garage door lock has been changed, and new keys have been distributed to space owners.
• The emergency lights throughout the Skytrack complex are being replaced, after new ones were found to be defective.
  
• The board is beginning the process of protesting the recent real estate tax escalation.
• The next board meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 23rd, at 7:30pm.

Financials:

• The financial statement was reviewed, and aside from a few units in minor arrears, everything is in good standing.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Please inspect your washing machine/dryer lint filters, as non-maintained washers may cause leaks between apartment units, and a build-up of lint in a dryer can lead to equipment malfunction, or fire.

• Common charges have been increased. If you currently have automatic payments established for your monthly common charges, please plan to update then service to reflect the new amount. The new amount per unit was stated in the official notice letter sent to owners from E & M Holding Corp.
  
• RECYCLING: Please break down your cardboard boxes before leaving them by the paper recycling areas. Also- Please do not throw plastic bags into the plastic recycling bins. They are not recyclable. CVS will accept plastic bags for recycling. There is a bin for this in the entry of their nearby store on Court Street.

• EMERGENCY CONTACTS: Elia Malara (718) 625-4671 / José Perez (646) 239-8762

Board Members Present: Peter Levy, Pres.; Katharine Flanders Mukherji, V.P.; Terra Chalberg; Michael Tedesco; Andrew Kurland; Levi McConnell, Sec.

The meeting convened at 7:30 pm and was adjourned at 9:10 pm.

Superintendent’s Report:

• Necessary repairs to the cladding on the outside of the staircase at 120 Boerum have commenced.  Scaffolding may be erected on the outside of the building, or in a courtyard area to facilitate these repairs.

• Repairs to brick pointing and mortar repair in the courtyard near the I/J/K line at 120 Boerum Place are in the process of being estimated. Once approved, work will commence.

• The heating system will not require a new pump, as the diagnosis on the existing pump is that it had become mis-aligned. It will be serviced prior to the heating system being reactivated.

• Repair or replacement to loose and/or stained carpet tiles to re-commence.

• The roof of 134 Boerum has a leak, and is being investigated. A roofer is being brought in for investigation.

New Business:

• The board approved Patrick to replace Alex as porter. The board also gave Alex a farewell bonus and good wishes for his new position.

• Improper trash disposal is occurring in the Skytrack buildings. A mattress and box spring was improperly disposed of recently, and the condo has received a $100 fine as a result. PLEASE be respectful to the community and your neighbors and PROPERLY DISPOSE OF BULK TRASH ITEMS. Mattresses and box springs must be properly bagged and disposed of on specific days and not before. An old toilet was also deposited on the street, near the Dean St. exit.  Our staff retrieved it and put it out on the proper collection day.  The owner responsible has been fined $50. PLEASE see Jose if you have a BULK TRASH ITEM to dispose of.

• NOTICE: Improper disposal of any bulk or electronic item will result in a fine by the condo association to the resident responsible.

• The malfunctioning front door lock to 120 Boerum has been inspected and adjusted.  We will continue to monitor to the extent it causes further issues.  Please remember to always ensure exterior doors throughout the Skytrack Condo shut and lock behind you when you enter or exit.

• New keys will be distributed to garage space owners, as a new high-security lock is being installed on the garage entry door.

• The list of specific super duties (in development) was reviewed.

• The board is requesting a recommendation from our accountant, Mark Levitch, on the amount we need to raise common charges in order to maintain a healthy budget.

• The next board meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 27th, at 7:30pm.
  

Financials:

• The financial statement was reviewed. Everything is in good standing.

PLEASE NOTE:

• NOTE: Skytrack Condo cannot take responsibility for any packages left at the building by couriers. Please collect any of your delivered parcels that couriers leave in the lobby within one day of their delivery, if at all possible. The board is actively discussing options for resident access to packages.