Author: Skytrack

Board of Managers Meeting Minutes, June 26th, 2013

Board Members Present:  Peter Levy, Pres.; Hannah Berkin-Harper, Treas.; Rose Firestein, Katharine Flanders Mukherji, V.P.; Terra Chalberg; Madeleine Milan.  Also Present:  Elia Malara, Managing Agent; Jose Perez, Superintendent

 

The meeting convened at 7:30 pm and was adjourned at 8:30 pm.

 

Superintendent’s Report:

  • The drains in the courtyard and in the light-well on Dean Street have been         snaked, the back-flow preventers have been checked, and the drain trap has been cleaned out.
  • Two roof drains at 120 Boerum (near apartment 3a and Apartment 3i) have        been repaired and re-flashed to prevent leaks during heavy summer rains.

 

Financials:

  • The financial statement was reviewed and appears to be in good standing.

 

Please remember (and remind your housekeeper, nanny, or babysitter) that plastic bags cannot be recycled and should be put in the trash not the recycling containers provided on each floor.

 

The next Board Meeting has been slated for Tuesday, September 24th, 2013.

 

Annual Meeting Minutes – June 11, 2013

Attending:  Peter Levy, Pres., Katharine Flanders Mukherji, V.P., Levi McConnell, Sec., Hannah Berkin-Harper, Treas., Madeleine Milan, Rose Firestein, Elia Malara (Managing Agent), Mark Levitch (C.P.A.)

 

–  Proof of notice of the meeting was provided.

–  The reading of last year’s meeting minutes was waived.

–  The quorum was 57%.

 

I.    Maintenance: Elia Malara’s Report

–  The inside of garage has been repainted, and a new system of ladder storage installed.

– Dean Street and Boerum Place stairways were painted.

–  134 Boerum entrance and hallways were renovated with new paint and carpeting.

– Matthew Pilkington has continued his beautification of the various planters that surround 120 Boerum Place.

 

II.  Financials: Mark Levitch’s Report

– Mark Levitch gave the Skytrack Condo financial report.

– Real estate tax protest-related refund monies were disbursed to owners.

– The financial situation of Skytrack Condo. was reviewed and continues to be in order.

 

III. Elections

– Two Board Members were up for re-election, and were both re-elected to the Board of Managers (Katharine Flanders Mukherji, V.P., Levi McConnell, Sec.).

 

V.  New Business

–  The NYC Recycling Guidelines gave been revised. “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.

– Skytrack’s website is www.skytrackcondo.com.  Register with the site to receive Condo.

notices, information, and to contact the Super or the Board.

 

VI. Follow-Up Items for the Board

The building is looking into when Verizon FIOS will be available in our area.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 pm

Board of Managers Meeting Minutes, May 28th, 2013

Board Members Present:  Peter Levy, Pres.; Hannah Berkin-Harper, Treas.; Rose Firestein, Katharine Flanders Mukherji, V.P.; Terra Chalberg, Levi McConnell, Sec.  Also Present:  Elia Malara, Managing Agent; Jose Perez, Superintendent

 

The meeting convened at 7:30 pm and was adjourned at 8:15 pm.

NOTE: The Annual Meeting of Unit Owners of Skytrack Condominium Association to be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at the Montessori School

 

 

Superintendent’s Report:

  • The pointing of the wall of the window pits at 120 Boerum Pl. has been

completed.

  • Repainting of the stairs at the 120 Boerum entry and stairwell is complete.
  • Repainting of the Dean St. stairwell steps has begun.
  • The heat has been turned off for the season.
  • The board is looking into new, updated recycling signage.

 

 

Financials:

  • The financial statement was reviewed and appears to be in good standing.
    • The tax lawyer for the Condo. obtained a reduction in the real estate tax assessment, reducing the tax on the apartments and the garage units.

 

 

The next Board Meeting has been slated for Tuesday, June 25th, 2013.

 

NOTICE OF MEETING SKYTRACK CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Dear Unit Owner:

 

Pursuant to Article 111, Sections 1 and 4 of the By-Laws of Skytrack Condominium, the board of managers is providing notice of the annual meeting of Skytrack Condominium Association.  Business will include an election to the board of managers, a report on financial status, and other important business concerning the future of the condominium.

 

This meeting is to be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 8 p.m. at the Montessori School located at 7-9 Bergen Street, immediately adjacent to 15 Bergen Street.  Please arrive and sign in between 7:45 and 8 pm so that the meeting can start on time.

 

There are Two Board terms expiring this year.  Any owner who wants to run should drop a note to that effect in any of the lobby boxes for the Board of Managers.

 

If you are unable to attend in person, please delegate a representative to vote in your place by proxy.  A quorum of 50% of the ownership in person or by proxy is necessary for transaction of business.  A form of proxy is being distributed to each unit for this purpose.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

Levi McConnell, Secretary

Skytrack Condominium Association

If you cannot attend, please provide a signed proxy to someone who is, or the Board.

 

 

 

 

 

TO:   Secretary, Skytrack Condominium Association

 

The undersigned appoints ______________________________________ as proxy of the undersigned with power of substitution, to attend the Annual Meeting of Unit Owners of Skytrack Condominium Association to be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at the Montessori School and any adjournments thereof, and to cast all of his or her votes, as permitted by the By-Laws of Skytrack Condominium, in the name of the undersigned for the following purposes:

 

1. Election of individual(s) to the Board of Managers

 

2. For the transaction and voting upon of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

 

 

Dated: _________________________________, 2013

Signed:

_________________________________

_________________________________

Unit No. (Apt. and/or Garage spot)

 

Board of Managers Meeting Minutes, April 24th, 2013

Board Members Present:  Peter Levy, Pres.; Hannah Berkin-Harper, Treas.; Rose Firestein, Madeleine Milan, Katharine Flanders Mukherji, V.P.; Terra Chalberg, Levi McConnell, Sec.  Also Present:  Elia Malara, Managing Agent; Jose Perez, Superintendent

 

The meeting convened at 7:30 pm and was adjourned at 9:15 pm.

 

 

Superintendent’s Report:

  •  The exterior brickwork at 120 Boerum has been re-pointed.  The work covers the area fronting Boerum Place and Dean Street.
  •  The ladder lift in the garage has been installed.
  •  The intercom audio issues at 15 Bergen have been resolved. One unit is experiencing a video problem, which is being investigated.
  •  Jose to check on the front door at 15 Bergen to make sure it is closing and locking properly.
  •  An issue with a boiler pressure valve has been repaired.
  •  The board is considering re-painting the stair risers at 120 Boerum Place in late May.
  •  Jose touched up paint in numerous parts of the hallways.
  •  Jose to investigate the functionality of the bathroom line exhaust fan on the roof of 134 Boerum Place.
  •  New guidance around recycling plastics has been issued by the city.  Most any kind of plastic is now recyclable, but plastic bags are NOT.

 

Financials:

  • The financial statement was reviewed and appears to be in good standing.

 

 

The next Board Meeting has been slated for Tuesday, May 28th, 2013.

Board of Managers Meeting Minutes, March 27th, 2013

Board Members Present:  Hannah Berkin-Harper, Treas; Rose Firestein; Madeleine Milan; Levi McConnell, Sec’y; Katharine Flanders Mukherji, V.P.  Also Present:  Jose Perez, Superintendent and Elia Malara, Managing Agent.

 

The meeting convened at 7:30 pm and was adjourned at 8:30 pm.

 

 

Superintendent’s Report

–      Miscellaneous repairs and improvements have been completed in all of the buildings.

–      The board discussed various options for improving ladder storage in the garage.

 

 

Financials

–      The financial statement was reviewed and appears to be in good standing.

–      Our attorneys were able to get a small reduction in property assessed values on the 15 garage spaces for the 2012/2013 tax year, which is reflected in the current Real Estate Tax bills.

 

 

The next Board Meeting has been slated for Wednesday, April 24th, 2013.

Board of Managers Meeting Minutes, February 27th, 2013

Board Members Present:  Peter Levy, President; Katharine Flanders Mukherji, Vice President; Hannah Berkin-Harper, Treasurer; Madeleine Milan; Terra Chalberg; Levi McConnell, Secretary.  Also Present: Elia Malara, Managing Agent, and José Perez, Superintendent.

 

The meeting convened at 7:30 pm and was adjourned at 8:45 pm.

 

Superintendent’s Report

–      The 120 Boerum Place boiler has been repaired.  A new circuit board was installed, and appears to be functioning properly.

–      Work was completed to create an access panel at 120 Boerum, so that the drain traps may be cleaned more easily.

–      A light was installed over the pedestrian garage door.

–      A new doorway saddle was installed at the entry of 134 Boerum Place.

–      Street address numbers will be added to the garage (128 Boerum) as per the Fire Department’s request.

 

Financials

–      The financial statement was reviewed and appears to be in good standing.

 

Please remember to rinse out recyclables and ALWAYS place them INSIDE the provided containers. It is not acceptable to place items that are not recyclable into the containers. It is also not acceptable to place items on the floor, which could be placed inside the provided containers. Plastic bags are NOT recyclable, and must be placed with the regular trash.  Please adhere to the rules.

 

The next Board Meeting has been slated for Wednesday, March 27.

 

Board of Managers Meeting Minutes, January 22nd, 2013

Board Members Present:  Peter Levy, President; Hannah Berkin-Harper, Treasurer; Rose Firestein, Madeleine Milan, Terra Chalberg, Levi McConnell, Secretary.  Also Present:  Elia Malara, Managing Agent

 

The meeting convened at 7:30 pm and was adjourned at 8:30 pm.

 

Superintendent’s Report (supplied to Peter in Jose’s absence)

–      The 120 Boerum Place boiler has been repaired.  A new circuit board was installed, and appears to be functioning properly.

–      Work continues on cutting an access panel at 120 Boerum, so that the drain traps may be cleaned more easily.

–      The waste-line under the 1st floor corridor in 120 Boerum Pl., draining Unit 1B’s & Unit 1C’s kitchens to the “stack,” had to be replaced.

–      The new storage shed on Boerum Place is complete.

–      A new light will be added over the parking garage pedestrian door.

–      The masonry pointing at 120 Boerum Place has been repaired (L and I lines).

–      The board is still considering drainage solutions for the courtyards.

 

Financials

–      The financial statement was reviewed and appears to be in good standing.

–      The Board of Managers voted to give Jose a raise in pay.  It has been 2 years since his last raise.

 

 

If you have not already registered on the Condo’s website to receive notices, please do so.  It will facilitate the Board’s ability to quickly notify the owners of important matters.  www.skytrackcondo.com

 

The next Board Meeting has been slated for Wednesday, February 27th, 2013.