Board Members Present: Hannah Berkin-Harper, Terra Chalberg, Rose Firestein, Madeleine Milan, Katharine Flanders Mukherji. Also Present: Elia Malara, Managing Agent; Jose Perez, Superintendent
The meeting convened at 7:30 pm and was adjourned at 8:45 pm.
Superintendent’s Report
Jose Perez reported that floor tiles were installed in the entrance area of both 120 Boerum Place and 134 Boerum Place. All but three of the decks for which the condominium is responsible have been replaced. The remaining three will be replaced this summer or early fall. The mold sealant has been applied in 15 Bergen.
The garage interior will be painted August 6 through 14, 2012. All cars must be removed from the garage for that entire period of time.
The intercom system at 120 Boerum Place continues to malfunction in some apartments. This will be addressed. In order to maximize the likelihood that attempted repairs will be fully successful this time, owners and residents are requested to notify our managing agent of all problems experienced with this system. This can be done in several ways. A form can be completed online and transmitted electronically at http://bit.ly/skytrackintercom or the managing agent can be telephoned at 718-625-4671. A link to the form will also be posted on the Skytrack website (www.SkytrackCondo.com)
Apartments with basements continue to experience overflows during torrential rains. To mitigate this problem, owners and residents are asked not to use water during extremely heavy rains. This includes running water, dishwashers, clothes washers, baths and showers and flushing toilets. Expert advice will again be sought to determine whether there is a practicable solution. During the discussion, it came to the board’s attention that the roof drains on 134 Boerum Place had not yet been diverted to prevent such overflows. This will be addressed.
The board voted to have the planters on Boerum Place and Dean Street, outside 120 Boerum Place, pointed and repaired.
Recycling
Recycling of electronics (computers, screens, etc.) and equipment with toxic materials (e.g., air conditioners, refrigerators) continues to be an issue. Owners and residents who wish to dispose of such items are directed to call 311 to arrange for their pickup. Before sanitation will remove an air conditioner or refrigerator, it must be professionally drained of coolant and marked with a sticker indicating that this has occurred. Arrangements to have this done can also be made by calling 311.
Election of Officers: The board held elections of officers with the following results: President, Peter Levy; Vice President, Katharine Flanders Mukherji; Secretary, Levi McConnell; Assistant Secretary, Madeleine Milan; Treasurer, Hannah Berkin-Harper.