Meeting conducted via videoconference
Board Members Present: Peter Levy, President; Katharine Flanders Mukherji, V.P.; Andrew Kurland, Sec.; Matthew Pilkington, Treas.; Michael Tedesco; Cameron Martin; Malik Ashiru; Hannah Berkin-Harper
Also in Attendance: Valdet Boleviq, Superintendent; Kathleen Malara, EM Holding Corp.
Superintendent’s Report:
- There was a complaint of garbage by the deck of 134 Boerum; Val inspected with residents of that building and it was decided to keep the flower pots because the building is attempting to add water spigot to that area of the building, so the pots could be planted.
- The Super and Management are coordinating with a plumber to see if it is feasible to install additional water spigots in Common Areas.
- The Super and Management are coordinating with plumber to get check valve repaired/replaced at 134 Boerum.
- The trash compactor was stuck and was repaired.
Financials:
- The Condo met its budget for 2020. The Board reviewed the draft projected 2021 budget prepared by our accountant and made some changes to account for expected capital improvements.
- Insurance proceeds have been collected related to the repairs required from the leak from Unit 3K.
New Business:
- The board discussed potential ways to address water ingress issues some basement Units experienced in past extremely heavy rain storms, which has been a continuing problem in many buildings. The Board will continue to work with plumbers to investigate solutions.
- The Board discussed the next phase of the 120 Boerum roof repair project. Verrazano Roofing suggested an entire replacement of a section instead of the repairs. The Board asked EM Holding to follow up regarding the warranty issue for the repairs, and for more information regarding whether the full replacement is in fact even necessary for that area of 120 Boerum.
- The Board discussed potentially adding solar panels to building roofs to offset Condo electricity use (for, e.g., building ventilation, lighting, and heating), and will continue to explore this option.
- Hannah provided an update regarding the renovation project to the 134 Boerum lobby. Currently the designer and engineer are looking into the stair railing and code compliance. The Board also discussed the scope of the project, and whether or not it is feasible to replace carpeting, paint, and lighting all at once in addition to the other repairs which are part of the project. Price estimates will be obtained, but such an enlarged scope would likely require majority approval from the entirety of the Condo ownership, and may require the imposition of a special assessment. At this time the Board is more inclined to do the renovation in phases to avoid this. The Board is continuing to weigh options and work with the designer and residents of 134 Boerum.