Present: Peter Levy, Pres; Katharine Flanders Mukherji, VP; Matthew Pilkington, treasurer; Tara Chalberg; John Carluccio; Rose Firestein; Elia Malara, managing agt.; Jose Perez, superintendant

I. Maintenance

1. Sprinklers in common areas have been painted red, as required by the city.  Deck railings were painted blue.

2. Jerry Lugg, plumber, effected two roof drain diversions, one in the E line and one at 1Q.  This should help in sewer backup abatement efforts, since basement apartments continue to be flooded during torrential rainstorms.  It is requested that owners not use plumbing during such rain falls, since there is no place for our effluent to go but into your neighbors’ plumbing fixtures.  A discussion continues about other ways to contain storm water, including a semi-permeable courtyard surface, a green roof, re-piping the pit drains, and possibly hiring an engineer consultant.  A member of the DEP came after the last storm, had the storm drains cleaned, and spoke with Jose and Jerry about our request that the city increase the size of it’s sewage main beneath Boerum Place.  A request has been submitted to study that main with a special camera during subsequent storms.

3. A contractor, with the low bid for pigeon abatement, will begin work soon in the courtyards.  Scaffolding will have to be erected in order to reach the 40 foot high beams where the birds perch.  An effort will be made to talk to neighboring building owners about eliminating nesting areas in vines and standing water.

4. Leaks into several apartments on the upper floors have been traced to broken terra cotta caps at the top of the Dean Street wall, brick facade pointing failures near the third floor on Dean Street, and parapet wall cracks. The roof cornice is also in need of repair.  A pointing, repair, and painting job for all of these roof structures will be costly and will be undertaken as soon as possible.

5. A leak at 134 Boerum has been traced to a clogged drain beneath a deck.  The damage will be repaired.  Owners are reminded that when a roof drain is below the deck for which they have exclusive use, they are responsible for keeping it clean.  Owners who fail to keep drains clear will be liable for fines.

6. A few of the oldest and most damaged decks will be replaced in the Spring

7. Roof leaks on the 122 Boerum Pl. building are to be repaired.

8. A request has been made to step up water bug extermination efforts in the common areas around and below the Dean Street door and recycling closet.  This will be done.

9. Matthew Pilkington reported on his voluntary efforts at continued beautification of the property with plantings.  He plans to replace one tree that is not thriving.

10. The carpets on the first floor of 120 Boerum Pl. have been professionally shampooed.

11. Katharine spoke to the NYSC management about keeping their sidewalks clean, so that the leaves don’t blow onto our swept sidewalk.  They have promised to see to this.

II. Financials

The financials were reviewed and found in order.

Owners are reminded that intercom repairs are their own responsibility, unless the problem is in the outside and inside lobby boxes or the wiring serving the whole building.  The water meter is functioning and bills have come in within budget.  In addition to working weekends, Patrick has added two days assisting Jose.  This frees Jose to work with contractors and to embark on extra projects.

Because of November and December late month holidays, the next meeting will be held on Wed. Dec 1.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00pm