Meeting conducted via videoconference
Board Members Present: Peter Levy, President; Katharine Flanders Mukherji, V.P.; Matthew Pilkington, Treasurer; Michael Tedesco; Terra Chalberg; Cameron Martin; Hannah Berkin-Harper; Rose Firestein
Also in Attendance: Valdet Boleviq, Superintendent; Kathleen Malara, EM Holding Corp.
Superintendent’s Report:
- There has been an ongoing roof leak in 1O. Fortunately, that roof is still under warranty and will be repaired as soon as the roofer is available.
- The heat pump is still awaiting a part enabling auto-switching based on outside temperature. At this time Val is managing it manually.
- The mice are still a problem. Owners are encouraged to continue plugging holes, trapping mice, and using a professional exterminator If they need assistance. The basement mouse problem is much improved. The rat problem on Dean Street seems resolved after much effort on Val’s part. There are still some sightings on Boerum Place.
- There was a yellow jacket nest in the wall shared by 15 and 17 Bergen. Extermination efforts were not entirely successful, but the colder weather should soon resolve this.
Financials:
- The Condo is in good financial condition.
New and Ongoing Business:
- After winning competitive bidding, Adelphi walked through 122, 15, and the 120 L line to see what the scope of work will be for repairing leaking outer walls, both pointing and other waterproofing.
- The company that is going to be cleaning the building ventilation ducts is being scheduled. Owners will need to be present or have Val accompany the cleaner when he seals all of the vent registers within units before the contractor begins the cleaning process.
- There is one remaining roof deck requiring a few replacement boards, ideally matching the color of the rest. We are working on sourcing the boards.
- Renovations in the three smaller buildings have begun with the ordering of tiles and other materials. 122 Boerum will be first, once the materials arrive. Then 15 Bergen, and last 134 Boerum. Access through lobbies will be arranged and sufficient notice given to residents.
- The sewer backup committee, now comprised of Hannah, Andrew, and Michael, met with the water engineer for an update. A proposed pump system which would cost at least $250,000 was deemed beyond our budget at this time. It was agreed that there needs to be a one-way valve cleaning plan and documentation and schematics drawn of the existing arrangement so additional mitigation measures can be taken. The roof also should be studied for any further possibilities to divert/capture water for reuse in gardening. The penthouse run-off seems especially conducive for this, and this will be explored.