Board Members Present: Peter Levy, Pres.; Katharine Flanders Mukherji, V.P.; Matthew Pilkington, Treas.; Lori Littlejohn, Hannah Berkin-Harper; Levi McConnell
Also in Attendance: Kathleen Malara, Managing Agent; Valdet Boleviq, Superintendent.
The meeting convened at 7:30 pm and was adjourned at 9:55 pm.
Superintendent’s Report:
- At 120 Boerum, the 1st and 2nd floor walls near the recycling bins have been repainted, with the 3rd floor to be completed soon as well.
- Carpet tiles were replaced in 15 Bergen, and many damaged carpet tiles from sprinkler pipe leak at 120 Boerum need to be replaced. The Board is looking for more replacement carpet tiles to add to reserve.
- New ceiling tiles will be obtained for future necessary replacements throughout buildings.
- The Board is continuing investigation of a potential clog in a water line at 134 Boerum.
- Bids are being reviewed for work to be completed on the fire escape at 134 Boerum.
- A crack in the rear wall masonry of 15 Bergen Street is being investigated, and the management company will obtain estimates for repair, based on the findings.
- A leak at 15 Bergen related to drainage at neighboring building has been investigated. Val is continuing to work with the affected residents and the adjacent building owner to resolve the issue.
- New, convex safety mirrors have been installed on either side of the garage entry.
- The garage’s overhead door had been serviced, and some loose items in the garage were removed.
- Owners affected by the sprinkler line leak at 120 Boerum will be notified concerning a settlement with our insurance company.
- Issues with sinking floor in unit 1E, related to a weakened joist underneath, continue to be investigated. The insurance company is involved.
- The window at 122 Boerum was inspected and an estimate for its repair is forthcoming.
New Business:
- LOBBY UPDATE: The Board is very pleased with the progress and quality of the work on the 120 Boerum lobby rehabilitation, and happy to report that almost all work will be completed shortly (approx. 10-15 days).
- The Board is reviewing a bid to upgrade the Skytrack website, to make it more secure and useful for residents and owners.
- The boiler will undergo maintenance and a number of minor repairs and upgrades, which will require it to be drained. Residents will be notified in advance so that residents can make requested modifications to components of heating system they own, such as baseboard radiators.
Financials:
The financial statement was reviewed. Everything appears to be in good standing.
The next Condo Board meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 25th, 2018 at 7:30pm.
REMINDER: Brown Bins are for food waste recycling. New bags are in, so please leave food scraps, soiled paper products, plant waste, etc. in the small brown bin, which is put out for collection on Sundays at 3pm.