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Reminder – Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Skytrack Condominium will take place on Wednesday, June 14, at 8:00 PM via Zoom.

Advance registration is required. Please register at the following website:

Registration Link.

If you may be unable to attend, please designate a proxy so that we have required representation at the meeting. To do so, please complete a proxy form at the following site: https://skytrackcondo.com/proxy

Please note that, as usual, three Board Member terms expire this year, and their seats are up for election. All owners are invited to run for available seats. Please inform EM Holding if you would like to run.  We will vote at the meeting.

Board Meeting Minutes:  April 25, 2023

Board Members Present:  Peter Levy, President; Katharine Flanders Mukherji, V.P.; Andrew Kurland, Secretary; Michael Tedesco; Rose Firestein; Hannah Berkin-Harper; Cameron Martin

Also in Attendance:  Valdet Boleviq, Superintendent; Kathleen Malara, EM Holding Corp.

Superintendent’s Report:

  • The rodent situation outside the buildings has improved, and steps continue to be taken around plantings to prevent rodents from living there.
  • Repairs from a leak at 134 Boerum Apt. 1 will be completed this week
  • The lobby renovations are almost complete (15 Bergen and 122 Boerum lobbies done), except contractors are waiting for delivery of certain materials.  We will ensure the contractors are cleaning up each day adequately.  Approximately two more weeks are expected.
  • The new garbage set out rules have proved to be burdensome, as expected.
  • A unit on the D line of 120 Boerum noticed discolored hot water.  This does not appear to be a building-wide issue; we will investigate.

Financials:

  • The Condo financials were reviewed, and all is in good order.

New and Ongoing Business:

  • The Board had preliminary discussions on the report concerning backflow valves received from the building engineers shortly before the meeting.  Review and discussions will continue.
  • The Board discussed a leak into Unit 1E due to a broken drain line, and whether the line in question was a Common Element.  The Board agreed that the Condo Declaration and Bylaws will dictate who is responsible for the necessary repairs and will review the documents further to reach a determination on this issue.
  • The Board discussed maintenance and repair projects that will take place in the Garage.
  • The Board intends to discuss Local Law 97 at the upcoming annual meeting.  This law places carbon emissions limits on buildings, and fines will be imposed in future years for non-compliance.

Announcements:

  • The Skytrack Annual Meeting will take place by Zoom on Wednesday, June 14, at 8:00 PM.  Please register at https://skytrackcondo.com/2023meeting.  If you believe you might not be able to attend, please designate a proxy to appear for you.  Instructions for proxy designation are on our website at the above link.
  • Three Board terms will expire this year.  All Owners are encouraged to volunteer to join the Board.  Please inform EM Holdings if you are interested.  Elections will be held at the Annual Meeting.

2023 Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Skytrack Condominium will take place on Wednesday, June 14, at 8:00 PM via Zoom.

Advance registration is required. Please register at the following website:

Registration Link.

If you may be unable to attend, please designate a proxy so that we have required representation at the meeting. To do so, please complete a proxy form at the following site: https://skytrackcondo.com/proxy

Please note that, as usual, three Board Member terms expire this year, and their seats are up for election. All owners are invited to run for available seats. Please inform EM Holding if you would like to run.  We will vote at the meeting.

2023 Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Skytrack Condominium will take place on Wednesday, June 14, at 8:00 PM via Zoom.

Advance registration is required. Please register at the following website:

https://skytrackcondo.com/2023meeting.

If you may be unable to attend, please designate a proxy so that we have required representation at the meeting. To do so, please complete a proxy form at the following site: https://skytrackcondo.com/proxy

Please note that, as usual, three Board Member terms expire this year, and their seats are up for election. All owners are invited to run for available seats. Please inform EM Holding if you would like to run.  We will vote at the meeting.

Board Meeting Minutes:  March 28, 2023

Meeting conducted via videoconference

Board Members Present:  Peter Levy, President; Katharine Flanders Mukherji, V.P.; Andrew Kurland, Secretary; Matthew Pilkington, Treasurer; Michael Tedesco; Rose Firestein; Hannah Berkin-Harper; Terra Chalberg; Cameron Martin

Also in Attendance:  Valdet Boleviq, Superintendent; Kathleen Malara, EM Holding Corp.

Superintendent’s Report:

  • Rodent-proofing was completed on remaining storage sheds; these efforts are working very well.
  • While rodent activity on Dean St. has improved dramatically, significant issues still exist on Boerum Pl./Bergen St.; we are continuing to be vigilant with our efforts to assist this, including by removing soil, working with the exterminator, etc.  311 can be called by residents to report rodent activity in the tree pits, which are the City’s responsibility.
  • A leaking heating valve caused minor damage to an apartment at 134 Boerum, and the leak was identified and resolved.

Financials:

  • The Condo financials were reviewed, and all is in good order.
  • Significant additional expenses coming up in connection with the completion of the lobby work.
  • Insurance premiums have gone up dramatically.  The Board approved the payment of the new premiums.

New and Ongoing Business:

  • New refuse set out times have been established City-wide, mandating that refuse be placed out for collection later in the evening, supposedly to help reduce rodent populations.  This change is very burdensome and requires significant overtime effort from Val/Patrick, and we are exploring hiring a new worker to handle this.  Addressing this change will be an additional expense for us.
  • A key storage box was found installed near the entrance to 134 Boerum.  This is not permitted and it will be removed.  Contact EM Holding or the Super if you have questions.
  • The backflow valve survey is being completed by the engineering firm and we expect to have a report in the coming week.
  • The lobby renovation project is proceeding well, with one lobby remaining; lighting will be replaced at 15 Bergen as what was installed is too dim; the investigation into the package shelf at 134 Boerum has been completed – shelf will be designed to account for the gas line that is present.
  • A representative of the Garage Unit Owners attended a portion of the meeting to discuss with the Board a proposal to have EV Charging infrastructure installed.  The Board, which has consulted with legal counsel on this issue, explained that the EV charging project would require approval by the majority of Condo owners if the Condo were to pay.  At this time the Board is not in favor of using Condo funds to install EV charging equipment.  The Board continues to consider this issue.
  • The Board also discussed maintenance and repair projects to the Garage (e.g., to floor, lighting), which will occur.
  • The Board had a preliminary discussion on Local Law 97 and the steps we are taking to engage a consultant to assist with working to comply with the law. 

Announcements:

  • The Skytrack Annual Meeting will take place by Zoom on Wednesday, June 14, at 8:00 PM.  Three Board terms will expire this year.  All Owners are encouraged to volunteer to join the Board.  Please inform EM Holdings if you are interested.  Elections will be held at the meeting.