Monday, June 14, 2010

May 18, 2010, Meeting

Attending:


Corinne Getchell (MA) --Modica Associates
Douglas McClennen (DM) --Trustee, Queensberry Condominium TrustBill Gentz (BG) --Trustee, Queensberry Condominium Trust
Ning Hernandez (NH) --Trustee, Queensberry Condominium Trust
Distribute to:
David Sherf (DS) --Trustee, Queensberry Condominium Trust
Yelena Chigirinskaya (YC) --Trustee, Queensberry Condominium Trust
107 Mail Room for general information
111 Mail Room for general information

Window Replacement
Modica has not heard back from HADCO yet.

107 Laundry Room Floor
Same.

Bad Smell in 107
The city attempted smoke test. However something is still blocking the drain. Board was given the phone number of Mike Ross, City council, to call and inquire about if BWSC can move on testing their own drain lines. Dave M indicated that the problem was likely to be on the BWSC lines. So the board will hold on hiring drain company to camera 107’s main drain line until BW&S can camera their sewer lines on the street. BW&S is to let Dave Modica know when they have camera their lines on the street. Dave Modica will continue to call BW&S to learn when their lines have been camera. The association has already paid $1,840 for plumbers to be there with no smoke coming into 107/111, so we want to be sure city does their end well this time.

Landscaping
Modica will cut down loose branch of the linden tree in front of 111 swinging in the garden, not the actual limb but the branch. Board will wait on hiring Arborway Tree to cut the limb for $330 to see if City will actually cut as Modica has been calling Parks Dept. to report a safety issue and City might be coming out to actually cut limb due to pressure Modica has been placing on City. Board voted to wait on city to cut the limb before paying Arborway to do it, pending whatever the cut-off date for treating for Aphids is. Modica to confirm with arborist what cut-off date is to treat for Aphids. Arborway’s price to cut limb is $330 and treat for Aphids is $210.

Terrazzo Sidearms Need Repairs
Modica may apply a patch until new long term solution is found.

Water Damage/Leaks Due to the March 15 Storm
Patches and lap sealant added per Doug's request. No leaks have been noticed since lap sealent applied. The ceiling will be kept open until next big storm. Also, possibility of new roof was brought up to make sure that the building is protected against this type of damage going forward.

Repolishing Wood on the Fronnt Doors
Same.

Renegotiate Insurance Deductible
Modica will continue to collect bids at the $5,000 and $15,000 deductible levels.

Move In Fees
Item complete.

Preparation to Renew the Laundry Contract
The board would like to investigate getting the "over-under" type machines to increase the number of machines in each laundry room.

Miscellaneous
  • Line of credit is still on hold pending dire need. At this point there is no immediate need for a line of credit.
  • Letter to 111-11 owners RE A/C: item complete
  • MA checking on building settling reimbursement from city: no payments available to condo associations, item complete.
These minutes are written to Yelena’s best recollection. Please notify her of any discrepancies immediately.

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Preparation to Renew the Laundry Contract

(05/18/2010) The board would like to investigate getting the "over-under" type machines to increase the number of machines in each laundry room.

(06/15/2010) Besides looking into getting new type of machines, the board also would like to consider contracting a different vendor. Currently, our contract is with Automatic Laundry Services (ALS).