Tuesday, July 15, 2008

July 15 Meeting

Attending:
Corinne Getchell (MA) --Modica Associates
David Modica --Modica Associates
Yelena Chigirinskaya (YC) --Trustee, Queensberry Condominium Trust
Douglas McClennen (DM) --Trustee, Queensberry Condominium Trust
Bill Gentz (BG) --Trustee, Queensberry Condominium Trust
Distribute to:
Kristen Lipstreuer (KL) --Trustee, Queensberry Condominium Trust
David Sherf (DS) --Trustee, Queensberry Condominium Trust
107 Mail Room for general information
111 Mail Room for general information

Structural Needs Assessment Report
Noblin decided to walk away from the job, and will no longer be working with the association. Noblin’s reasons, as far as the board understands, were the following: 1) the board did not chose the lowest bidder, 2) the board changed the timeline of the project [the original timeline planned the work to be completed in 2 years, but it was cheaper to complete the work in 1 year], 3) the scope of the project was changed [originally the plan was to reseal old windows, but David Modica became aware that that might imply scraping out old lead paint. To avoid lead paint, the plan was changed to seal the old windows with aluminum panning], 4) the board requested another round of bids. From now on David Modica will oversee the job and work directly with C&P for no extra charge to the association. C&P delivered brick samples for the board to look at and chose the brick to best match the building.

Second Means of Egress
MA to send notices out to all owners of garden level units who have grids on their windows, to ask the owners to mark their bedroom window. Logan Grate will then measure the windows without entering units, and will provide estimates for the grids.

Damanged Bollards by the Dumpsters
Same.

Window Replacement
DS and MA drafted a letter to go out to all owners who decided to replace the windows. The owners will have several days in which to agree to the window replacement and conditions outlined in the letter, and return the signed letter with their payment.

107 Laundry Room Floor
MA contacted the laundry machine company. Since our contract is up for renewal soon, MA will meet with the company in August to discuss terms of the contract renewal, including fixing the floor.

Cash Reserve Interest on Monthly Financial Report
Bookkeeper has been notified, and the numbers should show up in our July financial statement.

QCT Meeting Minutes Web Hosting
We need to find a new place to host our meeting minutes on the internet. The current site is not owned by any of the trustees, and we need to find an alternative. YC to explore using a free blogging host for posting our minutes.

These minutes are written to Yelena’s best recollection. Please notify her of any discrepancies immediately.

QCT Meeting Minutes Web Hosting

(07/15/08) We need to find a new place to host our meeting minutes on the internet. The current site is not owned by any of the trustees, and we need to find an alternative. YC to explore using a free blogging host for posting our minutes.

(08/19/08) YC to email the board the blog URL for feedback on content and usability.

(09/16/2008) The board has approved the site. YC will port all the old meeting minutes onto the site, so that the old website can be dismantled. Item Complete.