Board Meeting Minutes – 3/22/2022

Meeting conducted via videoconference

Board Members Present:  Peter Levy, President; Katharine Flanders Mukherji, V.P.; Andrew Kurland, Sec.; Matthew Pilkington, Treas.; Michael Tedesco; Hannah Berkin-Harper

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

Superintendent’s Report:

  • Certain deck boards were damaged during removal for the latest phase of the roof replacement project; The Board is reviewing options related to repairs.
  • The diagnosis was completed for a non-working ventilation fan for Unit 3G.
  • A ventilation fan at 134 Boerum is not functioning properly; the Super is working with residents of that building regarding this issue.
  • The intercom/door buzzer at 120 Boerum is still having periodic issues, and these issues will be addressed.
  • Apparent moisture from an exterior wall at 15 Bergen is being investigated.

Financials:

  • The Condo is in good financial condition, though certain Units have arrears in Common Charges.
  • Reminder that late fees will be assessed for arrears.

New and Ongoing Business:

  • We are obtaining quotes from vent cleaning contractors to clean the condo-wide ventilation shafts.
  • New pumps for heating system still on back order but are expected to arrive in coming weeks.
  • The next and final phase of the 120 Boerum roof project will begin in the coming weeks, weather-permitting.
  • The Board discussed modifications to the existing mask policy, and agreed that masks are no longer required in exterior Common Areas.  The Board continues to discuss the mask requirement in interior Common Areas, and will send out a survey through the website so the entire Skytrack community can be heard on the issue.

Announcements:

  • Face masks are no longer required to be worn in exterior Common Areas (i.e., the roof track, common area roof decks, etc.) effective Immediately.
  • FREE SOIL: Extra potting soil is stored in bags by the “Hot Tub Room” on the roof, and is free for the taking by residents who may need it. 
  • Our Annual Meeting will take place by Zoom on June 7, 2022.  Additional details will be provided.  Once again, three Board seats will be up for election.  Anyone interested in joining the Board should reach out to EM Holdings.