Board Members Present: Matthew Pilkington, President (through July 2024),Treasurer; Katharine Flanders Mukherji, VP; Andrew Kurland, Secretary; Michael Tedesco; Rose Firestein; Cameron Martin; Audrey Weinberger; Terra Chalberg
Also in Attendance: Valdet Boleviq, Superintendent; Kathleen Malara, EM Holding Corp.
Superintendent’s Report:
- Work has been completed on L line work – brick has been repointed and waterproofed. Equipment and materials will be removed from common area roof in coming days.
- Damaged lobby at 134 Boerum not yet repaired, but will be in short order. If contractor fails to repair satisfactorily the Condo will handle at expense of offending Unit owner.
- A small leak was identified at 134 as a result of a faulty flex hose to a fixture within a Unit. Fortunately no damage of any significance was caused by this.
- The blower in the boiler failed, causing building to lose hot water. The failed motor was replaced and hot water was restored the same day. A leak on the boiler was also repaired.
New and Ongoing Business:
- The Board discussed certain complaints about hot water being too hot, hot water taking too long to become hot, and cold water not being sufficiently cold. The Super will look into these matters.
- Board member Rose Firestein has volunteered to undertake efforts to refurbish rusting ironwork around 134 and 120 Boerum Pl. The Board thanked Rose for her choosing to take this on.
- The Board discussed amending the Condo’s Declaration so it accurately reflects that there no longer is a hot tub on the roof (as there hasn’t been for decades).
- The Board discussed purchasing inexpensive submersible pumps to drain window wells to the extent they collect water during a significant rain storm.
- The Board voted to create a committee to explore the work our attorneys do to protest property taxes. Miranda Magagnini is leading the committee and has already met with our attorneys.
Financials:
- The Board has continued to monitor significant unanticipated expenses that have and will continue to be incurred, and is in favor of imposing an assessment to address budget shortfalls. Significant discussion about the topic occurred. The Board is not in favor of a Common Charge increase. Our Treasurer will work with EM Holding and our accountant to evaluate the appropriate amount of assessment which the Board will then consider further and vote on. Currently assessment amounts are estimated to be between $500-$1,000 per percent ownership, though this number could change, up or down, as the matter is further considered.
- To the extent an assessment is imposed (which is likely), the Board will provide further detail and advanced notice. Payment in installments will be permitted.
Announcements:
- The Annual Meeting will take place in June. Dates are being discussed and notice will be provided. Four Board member seats will be up for election. Please let EM Holding know if you are interested in joining the Board. All owners are welcome to join.
- Please note that Common Charge statements are now being delivered by email.