Board Meeting Minutes: April 28, 2020

Meeting conducted via videoconference

Board Members Present:  Peter Levy, President; Katharine Flanders Mukherji, V.P.; Andrew Kurland, Sec.; Malik Ashiru; Lori Littlejohn; Michael Tedesco, Cameron Martin, Terra Chalberg

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

Superintendent’s Report:

  • In light of COVID-19, the Super and Porter are regularly cleaning and disinfecting commonly touched surfaces, including doorknobs, railings, trash chute doors, recycling and garbage containers, etc.  These extra efforts will be continued until the crisis subsides.
  • The boiler was drained, inspected and repaired to address a leak and other areas of concern. 
  • Roof ventilation fans have been inspected and those that were not operating properly will be repaired and/or replaced.
  • DOB Approvals for the repairs to the rear wall at 15 Bergan have been delayed due the COVID crisis; work will commence as soon as possible.
  • The first phase of the 120 Boerum roof replacement project will begin as soon as the COVID restrictions on construction have been lifted.

Financials:

  • The Condo’s finances were reviewed, and everything is in good order.

New Business:

  • The Board further discussed ensuring the boiler corrosion issue is adequately addressed, and once heating season is over will look further into corrosion inhibitor additives.
  • The Board discussed revised, less expensive bids received for refurbishing the “hot tub” room for Board meeting purposes.
  • The Board discussed arranging for Unit owners to be able to sign up for a visit by a pest control expert, to assist owners in sealing up openings where mice could enter.  The Condo is considering subsidizing a portion of expenses.  Further details will be provided as we continue to discuss this plan.
  • The Board decided to move forward with conducting the Annual Meeting virtually.

Other Important Reminders and Updates:

  • The 2020 Skytrack Annual Meeting will take place on June 16th, via webconference/teleconference in light of the COVID crisis.
    Additional details will be provided.
  • Please advise EM Holding if you would like to run for one of the three available Board positions.  An election will be held at the Annual Meeting.
  • Our Super, Val, has kindly offered his assistance to those residents who are most vulnerable during this COVID-19 crisis.  Please contact him should you need assistance.