Annual Meeting of Condominium: June 18, 2019
Board Members Present: Peter Levy, President; Katharine Flanders Mukherji, V.P.; Matthew Pilkington, Treasurer; Andrew Kurland, Secretary; Lori Littlejohn; Terra Chalberg
Also in Attendance: Valdet Boleviq, Superintendent; Kathleen Malara, EM Holdings; Mark Levitch, independent CPA
- The meeting commenced at 8:06 PM, once a quorum of Unit owners was achieved, and proof of Notice of Meeting was presented.
- Reading of the minutes of last year’s annual meeting was waived by majority vote.
Reports of Board/Officers/Management
Mark Levitch, independent CPA
- Mark Levitch presented the 2018 financial statement, which was distributed. The Condo’s cash position decreased in 2018, primarily due to approximately $150,000 spent on building improvements and maintenance, including the lobby renovation at 120 Boerum, and one-off expenses related to the transition/retirement of Jose, our former superintendent.
- Though Common Charges had not been raised in some time, they were recently raised, by 10%, in order to be prepared for future maintenance (e.g., new roofs)
- There were no questions raised concerning the 2018 financials or Mark Levitch’s report.
Kathleen Malara, EM Holdings
- Final payments received from insurance claim from sprinkler pipe break, and all units who were owed money have been reimbursed in full.
- A new roof was installed at 134 Boerum Pl., as well as new recycling and trash center out front of that building.
- The sewer one-way check valves were cleaned this year.
- Work to masonry out front of 15 Bergen has been completed, and once permits are obtained work to back of building will commence.
- Repairs to a terrace at 120 Boerum place are required and we are waiting for permits.
- New name plates are being ordered for the intercoms at all buildings. Please confirm spelling is correct.
- There were no questions for EM Holdings.
Peter Levy, President of Board
- This year’s real estate tax protest resulted in a collective reduction of our property taxes by approximately $110,000. The attorneys charged approximately 20% of this.
- On behalf of all residents, the Board thanks Matthew Pilkington and Val Boleviq for their landscaping work.
Board Election
- Four Board terms expire this year. Two Board members – Katharine Flanders Mukherjiand Cameron Martin – are running again. The other two – Hannah Berkin-Harper and Levi McConnell – are not.
- This year we will elect three persons to serve 3-year terms, and one person to serve a 2-year term, such that going forward we will have 3 Board seats up each year.
- Though the Board has informed all Owners for the past two months of this, no one not currently on the Board expressed any interest in running for a position.
- The Board encouraged owners in 15 Bergen and 134 Boerum to run, so that they can have comfort that their interests and concerns are met. However, no owners from those buildings expressed any desire to run.
- On an open call, Malik Ashiru (Unit 3E) and Michael Tedesco (Unit 1E) volunteered to run for the Board.
- A vote was held by written ballot, the results were tabulated, and Cameron Martin, Katharine Flanders Mukherji, and Malik Ashiru were elected to 3-year terms. Michael Tedesco was elected to a 2-year term.
New Business
- A resident of 134 Boerum Place inquired about a concern of hot water issues at the building. Val reported that the issue is actively being addressed, and a hot water recirculation pump will be installed at that building.
- An open discussion regarding the proposed new jail took place. Those who have concerns were encouraged to reach out to elected officials and neighborhood groups.
- With no other questions or comments raised, the meeting was adjourned at 8:53 PM.