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Sunday, December 9, 2012


Minutes of the Trustee Meeting
Queensberry Condominium Trust
November 19, 2012

Pursuant to the Article V.  Section 5.9 of the By-Laws of Queensberry Condominium Trust,  a monthly meeting of the Trustees was held on Monday,  November 19,  2012, at 6:30PM at the offices of Boston Choice Properties, 125 Jersey Street, Boston, MA.

Those Present:  Ning Hernandez and Jeff Schwarz , Trustees
Sheryl Kelly called in to the meeting
Michel Grappo and David Sherf were not Present
Pamela Pendias , Modica Associates  

The meeting was called to order at 6:45 PM.  

FINANCIAL REVIEW


The October financial report was sent out electronically in advance of the meeting.  The balance sheet as of October reflects $26,611 in the operating account and $43,106 in reserves.    Sheryl asked whether everyone had paid the extra condo fee last month.   Pam stated that the association collected $12,148 compared with $13,553 that should have been collected demonstrating that most had paid.   There being no further questions, the October financial report was accepted as presented.    

 

OLD BUSINESS  


Miguel has finished the touch up painting and the wall and molding in the basement of building 107 has now been restored. 

Sheryl asked about the carpet cleaning, the trustees decided to hold off on this at the last board meeting until spring.

NEW BUSINESS

The wrought Iron Railing is being fabricated and will be installed in the next few weeks.   Sheryl stated that if it got too cold, she believed it would be better to hold off until spring so as not to compromise the installation due to cold weather.    Pam spoke with the contractor who assured that weather should not be a factor. 

Ning asked about RCN.   Jeff stated that he let representatives into the building over the weekend and that RCN had distributed flyers alerting residents they could now begin to sign up for service.    However,  RCN was out to do an installation this morning and Pam was notified by RCN that they needed access to the wires that were in the “locked” Comcast Box.    Pam will follow up with both RCN and Comcast in an effort to expedite residents being able to obtain alternate service.   

The next item on the agenda was to approve the budget for F/Y 2013.   Pam had prepared a “draft” budget for the trustees to review and approve, up-dating it with the most recent figures as of October 2012.   There
will be no increase in condo fees next year.   Sheryl suggested budgeting $1,000 for trash removal in the
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event the association opted to purchase a new dumpster next year.    Pam will make that change.   The trustees accepted the budget for F/Y 2013 with no increase in fees.

MISCELLANEOUS OTHER BUSINESS

The new “water hog” entrance mats that Sheryl had suggested have been placed in the entrances of both buildings.  

Sheryl has now removed the drywall underneath the bay windows in the living room of her unit (111-19) overlooking Queensberry Street.   No evidence of moisture was found behind the wall.  

Michael Grappo suggested to Pam that due to his schedule, the trustees think about meeting every other month instead of monthly.    The consensus was to not meet in December, meet again in January and schedule the annual meeting of unit owners in February.    The schedule and frequency of meetings will be  re-evaluated at that time.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:20PM. 

Respectfully submitted by:
Pamela Pendias
Modica Associates
For the Recording Secretary
Queensberry Condominium Trust

Thursday, November 1, 2012


Minutes of the Trustee Meeting

Queensberry Condominium Trust

October 22, 2012

 

Pursuant to the Article V.  Section 5.9 of the By-Laws of Queensberry Condominium Trust,  a monthly meeting of the Trustees was held on Monday,  October  22,  2012, at 6:30PM at the offices of Boston Choice Properties, 125 Jersey Street, Boston, MA.

 

Those Present:  Michael Grappo, Ning Hernandez and Jeff Schwarz , Trustees

Sheryl Kelly called in to the meeting

David Sherf was not Present

Pamela Pendias , Modica Associates 

 

The meeting was called to order at 6:35 PM.  

 

FINANCIAL REVIEW


 

The September financial report was sent out electronically in advance of the meeting.  The balance sheet as of September reflects $29,113 in the operating account and $43,104 in reserves.    The association has collected $600 in fines (trash left in common area) and $2,150 in move-in fees this year.   Jeff asked what the $6,000 capital expense was for the month.   Pam replied that it represented the requisite deposit paid to Nino’s Iron Works for material associated with fabricating the wrought iron fence.   Sheryl asked when the fence was going to be installed.    Pam stated that she checked with Nino who advised that it should be ready in 3-4 weeks.   Jeff inquired about the invoice for EZ Disposal Service.  Pam said it was for bulk pick up associated with the moves on September 1st , 2012.   There were two pick ups Saturday, September 1st and Monday, September 3rd, 2012.   Michael noted that move-in fees collected covered this cost. 

 

OLD BUSINESS  


 

Touch up painting will take place shortly.   Painters have been busy working outside since weather permits but needs to get done, especially work in the basement of 107 where molding is missing.    

 

Pam suggested having the carpets cleaned,   Consensus of the trustees was that the carpet did not look dirty and to hold off until spring.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

The work in the rear courtyard has now been completed.    Everyone is pleased with the appearance and believes it is a great enhancement to the property.    The fence should probably be painted in the spring that runs along the courtyard between the two buildings. 

 

The wrought Iron Railing is being fabricated and will be installed in the next 3-4 weeks.

 

Ning asked about RCN.   Pam stated that she had met RCN at the building and would inquire as to the status of when residents could begin to avail themselves of the service. 

 

 

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One month of double condo fees is being collected this month, to defray the cost of the two capital projects, courtyard drainage and replacement and wrought iron railing to cost a total of  $30,200. 

 

Ning asked about the budget Pam had drafted for next year.   Pam said she would up-date the “draft” budget with month end figures from October for the board to review and approve at the meeting next month. 

 

MISCELLANEOUS OTHER BUSINESS

 

Sheryl noted that the area around the dumpsters was very dirty with lots of trash on the ground and that they did not have covers.   There are (3) three (2) CY dumpsters that have covers on two sides.   One dumpster has covers on both sides, two of the dumpsters are missing a cover on one side.    This has been talked about before – replacing a cover will cost about $400 and is not cost effective.   A new dumpster costs approximately $1,800.    Pam suggested that over the weekend, more people are at home and perhaps cleaning up their apartments taking out trash etc.    The trustees will monitor the area.

 

Sheryl suggested that new “water hog” entrance mats should be purchased for the front foyers of the building.   The trustees agreed to purchase two (2) black “water hog” mats.   Michael suggested 3’ X 5” so they wouldn’t get hung up on the front door that swings in.  

 

Sheryl asked about the A/C Memo.    Pam said it was posted at the building and would go under all the doors this week.  

 

Sheryl stated that the area underneath the windows in her livingroom is moist and that the entire wall will need to be replaced.    Pam met with the Mason and Jeff in his unit a few weeks ago and that the mason caulked around all the windows in Jeff’s unit.    The exterior façade of the building is in tact and the mason was certain not allowing moisture infiltration.   Pam suggested that the mason check Sheryl’s unit.   Michael suggested that Sheryl remove the wall, since it needs to be replaced anyway, and monitor the area.   There could be residual moisture trapped within the bricks which has been evidenced by efflorescence on brick walls seen in other units.    

 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:20PM. 

 

Respectfully submitted by:

Pamela Pendias

Modica Associates

For the Recording Secretary

Queensberry Condominium Trust