Board Members Present: Peter Levy, President; Katharine Flanders Mukherji, V.P.; Matthew Pilkington, Treasurer; Andrew Kurland, Secretary; Lori Littlejohn; Cameron Martin; Terra Chalberg
Also in Attendance: Valdet Boleviq, Superintendent; Kathleen Malara, EM Holdings
Superintendent’s Report:
- Hallway doors in 120 Boerum repainted.
- New emergency exit signs and lights installed at 15 Bergen; walls will be patched and painted around the new signs; 134 Boerum signs will be replaced or repaired.
- Five-year fire sprinkler test took place; a repair was required at 15 Bergen, which was accomplished. The system will be retested next month.
- Leak in garage roof drain line identified, and Super will work to repair.
- Academy has still not come to address the intercom at 120 Boerum, but will schedule the work soon.
Financials:
- A few units are in arrears of between 1 and 2 months, and a few units are paying the incorrect charge each month. To avoid late fees, please pay the proper amount on time each month.
- Remember that Unit owners are responsible to cover charges of repairs in their own units (such as bills from plumbers called by Management on behalf of a unit owner at the owner’s request).
- The Condo’s finances were reviewed, and everything is in good order. However, to ensure we remain financially sound, and to cover upcoming necessary maintenance and repairs, pursuant to Article VI Section 1 of the Bylaws, the Board voted to increase Common Charges by 10%, effective Feb. 1, 2019. A formal notice will be circulated. Please pay extra attention to your February Common Charge statement to ensure you pay the correct amount, and make sure any automatic payment settings are updated with your bank.
New Business:
- Sidewalk crack violation cannot be challenged, unfortunately; board reviewing contractors’ bids to perform the required repairs.
- New window for 122 Boerum is being manufactured and should arrive in January.
- Adelphi construction will commence work to the masonry block at the rear of 15 Bergen on or about Dec. 10, and then will address caulking to front of the building.
Important Reminders and Updates:
- Please ensure the package room at 120 Boerum is closed and locked behind you. Recently there have been reports of missing packages. Please be reminded that the Condo is not responsible for any packages; it is therefore highly recommended that anyone expecting a valuable item to be present to personally accept delivery.
- The Board wishes everyone a happy and healthy holiday season. Please be careful with candles and decorations!