Monday June 16, 2014, 8 PM, as part of the Annual Owners Meeting
Lately, insurance companies have been making it harder to collect for damages that were assumed to be covered. Such was the case recently, when insurance companies interpreted our By-Laws in a way that negated, or limited, the coverage of the Condominium and individual owners in a casualty loss. The Board recommends that we amend the By-Laws to try to close these “loopholes.” We need 66 2/3% of the quorum of assembled owners, in person and by proxy, to amend the By-Laws as follows:
Article VI
OPERATION OF THE PROPERTY
Section 3. Repair or Reconstruction After Fire or Other Casualty.
In the event of damage to or destruction of the Buildings containing the Units, as a result of fire or other casualty, unless seventy-five percent (75%) or more of the Buildings containing the Units is destroyed or substantially damaged and Unit Owners whose percentage of Common Interest totals seventy-five (75%) in the aggregate of the total Common Interest do not duly and promptly resolve to proceed with repair or restoration, the Board of Managers shall arrange for the prompt repair and restoration of the Buildings containing the Units (including any damaged Units, and any kitchen or bathroom fixtures initially installed herein by the Sponsor, but not including any wall, ceiling or floor decorations or coverings or other furniture, furnishing, fixtures or equipment installed in the Units by the Unit Owners), and the Board of Managers of the Insurance Trustee, as the case may be, shall disburse the proceeds of all insurance policies in appropriate progress payments for distribution to the contractors engaged in such repairs and restoration. Any cost of such repair and restoration in excess of insurance proceeds shall constitute a Common Expense and the Board of Managers may assess all the Unit Owners for such deficit as part of the Common Charges. Damage to or destruction of the Buildings containing the Units, as a result of fire or other casualty does not include the following: 1) damage to or destruction occurring within a Unit; nor, 2) damages to or destruction of the Buildings containing the Units which, in the sole discretion of the Board of Managers, is caused by the negligence, misuse or neglect of a Unit Owner as defined in Article VI Section 10 herein. In the event of damages to or destruction of the Buildings containing the Units as set forth in this Article VI Section 3, is caused by the negligence, misuse or neglect of a Unit Owner as defined in Article VI Section 10, then the cost of repair therefore shall be charged to such Unit Owner and be due and payable by said Unit Owner as a Common Charge and Assessment.
Section 10. Maintenance and Repairs.
a. All maintenance of and repairs to any Unit, ordinary or extraordinary, and to the doors (except painting the exterior of Residential Unit entrance door),windows, electrical (except Common Elements), plumbing (except Common Elements) and heating fixtures and air conditioning within the Unit, or belonging to the Unit or belonging to the Unit owner shall be at the Unit Owner’s expense, except as otherwise specifically provided in the By-Laws.
b. All maintenance, repairs and replacements to the General Common Elements as defined in the Declaration, and painting and decorating of the exterior side of Unit entrance doors and windows shall be made by the Board of Managers and be charged to all the Unit Owners as a Common Expense, excepting to the extent that the same are necessitated by the negligence, misuse or neglect of a Unit Owner, in which case such expense shall be charged to such Unit Owner and be due and payable by said Unit Owner as a Common Charge and Assessment. Negligence, misuse or neglect of a Unit Owner shall be determined in the sole discretion of the Board of Managers and shall include, but not be limited to, any and all malfunction within a Unit the repair and maintenance for which is the responsibility of the Unit Owner pursuant to Article VI, Section 10 (a).
Schedule A: (Rules and Regulations of Skytrack Condominium):
22. Any damage to the Buildings or equipment or Units caused by Unit Owners, their guests, visitors, clients, patients, employees or property shall be repaired at the expense of the said Unit Owner. This Rule and Regulation is intended to supplement and enhance the terms and conditions set forth in By-Law Article VI Sections 3 and 10.
SKYTRACK CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Dear Unit Owner:
Pursuant to Article 111, Sections 1 and 4 of the By-Laws of Skytrack Condominium, the Board of Managers is providing notice of the annual meeting of Skytrack Condominium Association. Business will include a report on financial status, and other important business concerning the future of the condominium. There will be a “special meeting” within this meeting, to vote on a proposed amendment to the By-Laws. Details will be sent to you prior to the meeting.
This meeting is to be held on Monday, June 16, 2014 at 8 p.m. at the Montessori School located at 7-9 Bergen Street, immediately adjacent to 15 Bergen Street. Please arrive and sign in between 7:45 and 8 pm so that the meeting can start on time.
If you are unable to attend in person, please delegate a representative to vote in your place by proxy. A quorum of 50% of the ownership in person or by proxy is necessary for transaction of business, and a 66 2/3% majority is needed for an amendment to be approved. A form of proxy is being distributed to each unit for this purpose.
If there is any possibility that you cannot attend, please submit a proxy, it will be returned to you at the meeting if you do attend.
Sincerely,
Levi McConnell, Secretary
Skytrack Condominium Association
PROXY
TO: Secretary, Skytrack Condominium Association
The undersigned appoints ______________________________________ as proxy of the undersigned with power of substitution, to attend the Annual Meeting of Unit Owners of Skytrack Condominium Association to be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2014 at the Montessori School and any adjournments thereof, and to cast all of his or her votes, as permitted by the By-Laws of Skytrack Condominium, in the name of the undersigned for the following purposes:
2. To vote on a proposed amendment to the By-Laws of the Condominium.
Dated: _________________________________, 2014
Signed:
_________________________________
_________________________________
Unit No. (Apt. and/or Garage spot)
Dear Neighbors,You are invited to come to a meeting on Monday, January 20, 2014 at 7:00 PM at our house at 124 Hoyt Street to help create a new Hoyt Street Garden Committee, (group of volunteers) to help keep the Hoyt Street Garden, located at Hoyt St. and Atlantic Avenue, alive and healthy for the future.
Boerum Hill Association President, Howard Kolins will attend and there will be light refreshments.Some background information: I am 68 years old and as you probably know, in 2013, after many years, I retired from being president of the Hoyt Street Association. However, as one of the last of the founders of the Hoyt Street Garden, I’d like to help organize a neighborhood group, whose members would take charge of the activities and the care of the Garden. Years ago, we had many activities and events (puppet shows, dance performances, small concerts, school group visits, etc.) at the Garden. It would be great to re-establish this concept with new energy and more neighborhood participants.Some background:Since 1974, we cleared out truckloads of garbage, ailanthus trees and broken cyclone fences…in order to create the Hoyt Street Garden. We have maintained it ALL these years. But we do not own the Garden. As you know, in Boerum Hill, there are NO parks. So, that makes the Garden a special oasis of green that we truly have to protect. The Garden is very important to our neighborhood. Over the years, we have given away a free garden key to anyone who requests it (available at GRDN at 103 Hoyt Street).However, these days, many neighbors do not even know about the Garden. It’s important to keep the it active and beautiful, so that it will continue to have relevance for our neighborhood. Your new energy and volunteerism will help deter any plans to eliminate the Garden.Currently, we have a part-time gardener, James Stefanik (who trims the bushes and trees, establishes new plantings , etc.) We also have a paid worker, Rosanna Appleton, who regularly sweeps the Garden and shovels the snow. She also waters the Garden each day, as needed and also waters the nearby street trees. As you can imagine, the Garden needs regular attention. That’s why there is a need for neighborhood volunteers who can help maintain the Garden and create more events and activities there.
It is important to arrange for the committee to create a system of doing minor repairs, sending out notices and posting signs on the bulletin boards, planning events (like planting bulbs, decorating the Garden for the Holidays, etc.) I have tools and holiday decorations, etc. and would be glad to either hand them over to the committee or store them here at our house.The Iglesia is part of a parcel of land (owned by the Presbytery of New York since 1964) that includes the Garden and we have a fragile contract with them — that though we don’t own the Garden, we are allowed to maintain it–which we have for all these years at our own expense (even paying to repair the broken water system at the Iglesia on several occasions). Luckily, we have a good relationship with the Iglesia. However, you can imagine the financial value of the 25′ x 50′ piece of land that is the Garden. My hope is that at some point, the Garden’s future could be totally secured. (Calling Bette Midler….! …who financially helped save the David Foulke Garden on Bergen Street).
I look forward to seeing you at this important meeting. Please invite your neighbors. See the info below to RSVP. Thanks.Best wishes, MargaretMargaret Cusack124 Hoyt Street in Boerum HillBrooklyn, NY 11217-2215email: cusackart@aol.comwebsite: http://www.MargaretCusack.comphone: 718.237. 0145
The repairs to the boiler were completed at 1:00 AM this morning (1/3/14).
We are waiting for the Boiler Repair Company to arrive to fix the boiler. They are obviously very busy.
Continue a great Boerum Hill tradition!
(Can anyone remember what year the first party was held?)
Everyone is welcome! All ages! Tell your neighbors!
Bring a ready-to-serve dish with no heating required.
Add to the amazing buffet of appetizers, salads,
main dishes (pre-carved meats and vegetarian),
desserts and beverages.
There will be games, activities, entertainment and,
if everyone is good, a visit from Santa!
Tell us the number of people attending
and the dish you will be bringing.
Or let us suggest something for you to bring.
But join us!
The water will be shut off on Monday, Aug. 5, from 10 AM to 2 PM
Dear Unit Owner:
Pursuant to Article 111, Sections 1 and 4 of the By-Laws of Skytrack Condominium, the board of managers is providing notice of the annual meeting of Skytrack Condominium Association. Business will include an election to the board of managers, a report on financial status, and other important business concerning the future of the condominium.
This meeting is to be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 8 p.m. at the Montessori School located at 7-9 Bergen Street, immediately adjacent to 15 Bergen Street. Please arrive and sign in between 7:45 and 8 pm so that the meeting can start on time.
There are Two Board terms expiring this year. Any owner who wants to run should drop a note to that effect in any of the lobby boxes for the Board of Managers.
If you are unable to attend in person, please delegate a representative to vote in your place by proxy. A quorum of 50% of the ownership in person or by proxy is necessary for transaction of business. A form of proxy is being distributed to each unit for this purpose.
Sincerely,
Levi McConnell, Secretary
Skytrack Condominium Association