Board Members Present: Matthew Pilkington, President (through July 2024),Treasurer; Andrew Kurland, Secretary; Peter Levy; Michael Tedesco; Rose Firestein; Cameron Martin; Terra Chalberg
Also in Attendance: Valdet Boleviq, Superintendent; Kathleen Malara, EM Holding Corp.
Superintendent’s Report:
- A new exterior electrical outlet has been installed so that sump pump(s) can be operated in window wells to improve drainage in the event of a severe rain event.
- The lobby walls at 134 Boerum have been properly repainted after being damaged.
- A minor roof leak to Unit 3R was identified, as well as minor leaks in Units 3F and 3H. These will be addressed.
- Now that exterior brick pointing work has been completed, the repair work to Unit 2L will take place following review of bids from other contractors.
- We are considering the bid received and obtaining additional bids for repairs to roof of Unit 1Q.
New and Ongoing Business:
- The Board discussed potential future upgrades that can be made to improve drainage in courtyard, including the addition of a pit with pumps.
- Efforts remain in progress to improve tax assessment reductions going forward and challenge the current over-assessments we believe we are all facing.
Financials:
- Notice of the Board’s decision to impose an assessment of $1,000 per percent ownership has been distributed, and only limited questions have been received from the ownership. As explained in the detailed notice that was distributed to all owners, the assessment will be used to replenish reserves. Reminder that the first installment payment will be due July 1, 2024 along with normal Common Charges.
- The financial report for the year ended 2023 will be reviewed at the upcoming Annual Meeting.
Announcements:
- The Annual Meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 8:00, by Zoom videoconference. Four Board member seats will be up for election. Please let EM Holding know if you are interested in joining the Board. All owners are welcome to join.
- Please register for the annual meeting by following instructions posted on the Skytrack Website. Advanced registration for the Zoom meeting will be required.
- To the extent you may not be able to attend the Annual Meeting, please designate a proxy by filling out the form available on the Skytrack website.