Board Members Present: Peter Levy, President; Katharine Flanders Mukherji, V.P.; Matthew Pilkington, Treasurer; Andrew Kurland, Secretary; Terra Chalberg; Michael Tedesco
Also in Attendance: Valdet Boleviq, Superintendent; Kathleen Malara, EM Holdings
Superintendent’s Report:
- Painting in staircase of 15 Bergan and front entrance of 120 Boerum has taken place.
- 2L terrace structural repairs have been completed and all inspections have passed.
- Meshing installed in courtyard to prevent pigeons from nesting.
- Fire Department inspected boiler and renewed operating permit.
- National Grid inspected gas meters and found no issues.
- 15 Bergen rear wall work is scheduled to take place over next four weeks (weather permitting). Scaffolding will be installed in courtyard.
- The garage door mechanism broke, and will be repaired as soon as practicable.
Financials:
- The Condo’s finances were reviewed, and everything is in good order.
- The projected budget for 2019 was met.
- Certain units are behind on common charges, and are being assessed automatic late fees per our policies. Please pay your common charges on time.
New Business:
- The Super will investigate an issue with the internal door intercom speaker at 15 Bergen.
- The Board revisited the discussion of rehabilitating the former “hot tub room” for use for board meeting space and building storage for the Super and for records, and voted to proceed and obtain bids for the necessary minor improvements this will entail.
- The Board discussed installing an additional electrical outlet in the garage.
- The Board discussed the potential feasibility and cost-benefit of adding electronic payment options for Common Charges.
Other Important Reminders and Updates:
- The Board will permit two strollers to be stored, on a “first-come, first-served” basis, in the Package Room at 120 Boerum. Strollers must be a) labeled, and b) folded and arranged so as to not block the door or access to the package shelves. Please note that the Condo takes no responsibility for any property in the Package Room, and note that this is a “trial” only.
- Reminder that short-term rentals of units, such as through “Airbnb” are prohibited by Skytrack Bylaws and City law. See Bylaw Art. VI § 11(a) and (e); Art. VII § 1, Rule Nos. 1, 26; See also https://www1.nyc.gov/site/specialenforcement/stay-in-the-know/about-illegal-short-term-rentals.page. Multi-hundred dollar fines will be (and already have been) imposed against offenders.
- Reminder that pursuant to our Bylaws, any damage caused to Common Areas or others’ units due to leaks from faulty plumbing are the responsibility of the owner of the faulty plumbing. See Bylaws Art. VI §§ 3 and 10 and Rule 24 for more information.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
EM Holdings (718) 625-4671 / Val Boleviq (646) 209-6979 / Patrick Knights: (347) 338-7762