Board Meeting Minutes: October 29, 2019

Board Members Present:  Peter Levy, President; Katharine Flanders Mukherji, V.P.; Andrew Kurland, Secretary; Lori Littlejohn; Terra Chalberg; Malik Ashiru; Michael Tedesco

Also in Attendance:  Valdet Boleviq, Superintendent; Kathleen Malara, EM Holdings

Superintendent’s Report:

  • Building heat has been turned on for the season.
  • Floors in basement were cleaned and painted.
  • New intercom name plates have been installed at all buildings.
  • Structural repairs to unit 1E have been completed.
  • Hot Water Circulation Pump has been installed at 134 Boerum.
  • Reports of sightings of rodents continue to decrease for most (please continue to be vigilant; see reminder below)

Financials:

  • The Condo’s finances were reviewed, and everything is in good order.

New Business:

  • Board discussed a plan to replace 120 Boerum roof in phases, starting on the Boerum Place side of the building and moving counterclockwise.
  • Attorneys for building successfully protested the property tax increase for the next tax period.  All units will benefit from the reductions.
  • The Board discussed a new trial policy to permit temporary storage of a limited number of strollers in the 120 Boerum package room.  The trial period will begin in January 2020 (after the holiday package crush).  Details will be shared in advance.
  • A new contractor has been retained to complete the structural repairs to the terrace at unit 2L.  This contractor is also providing a proposal on repairs to 15 Bergen masonry.

Important Reminders and Updates:

  • All unit owners are responsible for ensuring there are no points of access for rodents in their units (for example, around pipes, under mouldings).  We recommend calling a reputable extermination contractor if there are any questions about this.  Call EM Holdings for recommendations.