(10/21/08) A Vespa moped is locked to the bike rack in the courtyard, and is blocking the walk way. MA will put a sign on the Vespa, as well as post notices on the doors asking the owner to move it. If not moved in a week, the vehicle will be towed.
(11/18/2008) There was a moped by the Queensberry alley gate. Notice went to that one. There is one more in the courtyard--MA will put out a notice for it to be removed.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Issues in the Monthly Financial Statement
(10/21/08) The numbers on the header page do not correspond to the numbers in the actual statement. MA will speak to the accountant and will email the board with an explanation.
(11/18/2008) Bank statement balance differs from the operating budget because checks may have been cut, but have not yet cleared. Item Complete.
(11/18/2008) Bank statement balance differs from the operating budget because checks may have been cut, but have not yet cleared. Item Complete.
Carpet Cleaning
(10/21/08) The board ok's carpet cleaning to be performed in the common areas. Item Complete.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Masonry Update from David Modica
On October 10/21/2008 David Modica wrote to the board:
I met with the masons yesterday and went over the completed part of the job. The back and side are 100% done and they look very good. They are almost done with the front and the window trim is coming along very well. There have been some issues with the caulking but, we have pointed them out to the mason and window person and the seem to be correcting them now. We did run into a issue with the fire balconies. We addressed them last week. The mason did have to remove the brick around the steel the was anchored into the building so the iron workers could complete the job. The brick has been reinstalled and the iron work has been completed. There is a small charge for the extra work the mason did but the result was well worth it. The balconies are now very strong and will not be a problem moving forward. I will update you soon but so far the job is progressing on schedule with no major surprises.
Sincerely,
David Modica
I met with the masons yesterday and went over the completed part of the job. The back and side are 100% done and they look very good. They are almost done with the front and the window trim is coming along very well. There have been some issues with the caulking but, we have pointed them out to the mason and window person and the seem to be correcting them now. We did run into a issue with the fire balconies. We addressed them last week. The mason did have to remove the brick around the steel the was anchored into the building so the iron workers could complete the job. The brick has been reinstalled and the iron work has been completed. There is a small charge for the extra work the mason did but the result was well worth it. The balconies are now very strong and will not be a problem moving forward. I will update you soon but so far the job is progressing on schedule with no major surprises.
Sincerely,
David Modica
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
September 16 Meeting
Attending:
Structural Needs Assessment Report
The second (out of 3 total) payment installment has been made to C&P. The association has not yet been billed for any window panning (the panning over the old windows). The board approves the new bricks that has been used so far on an alley wall to be used for the rest of the building. The board has a question for C&P about 2 cracked lentils over 2 top front window in 107. What will be done about these? Will they be fixed or replaced? So far C&P replaced a total of 2 lentils--they have not replaced any lentils beyond what is in the spec. When the work shifted to the Jersey St side of the building, it was discovered that one of the balcony supports has rusted out. MA has called Nino's to come and do the welding to fix the support. Dave Modica will be meeting with Nino's about this issue.
Second Means of Egress
The individual unit window replacement is complete, so MA has now spoke to Logan Grate about replacing the window grids. MA to put out a notice to all the units involved to ask them to put a piece of paper on their bedroom window, so that the workers know which grates to replace. Unit 111-23D owner requested to bump out their new grid so that it can fit an AC unit. The reason grids are being replaced is to bring the units up to fire code--to allow a second means of egress from the bedroom window. The board is concerned that if an AC unit is blocking the window, then there will be no second way out of the unit. MA to look into the fire code regulations about AC blocking the second means of egress window.
Damanged Bollards by the Dumpsters
Same.
Window Replacement
All individual unit windows have been replaced and all units have paid the association. The association will now pay $18150 for the work. The association has paid 1/2 of the cost of panning for the windows in 111-2 unit, but the panning was not the right kind and was removed. MA is working with Hadco, the company that was replacing 111-2 unit's windows in order to get the money back. Unit 107-14, which had its windows replaced, had a screen fall out during the storm. MA to contact Lewin about fixing the screen.
107 Laundry Room Floor
Same.
QCT Meeting Minutes Web Hosting
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.
Dead Tree in Front of 107
MA spoke to the city Parks Department on September 9th. They said that they have placed the tree on the inspection list. This means that a city official will come to check if the tree is dead. If the tree is dead, it will be placed on the removal list. This process will take 1 to 2 years. Once it is removed, it will be placed on the replacement list. The board thinks we should at least remove the polls for now, as it may take several years for the tree to be replaced.
These minutes are written to Yelena’s best recollection. Please notify her of any discrepancies immediately.
Corinne Getchell (MA) --Modica Associates
Yelena Chigirinskaya (YC) --Trustee, Queensberry Condominium Trust
Douglas McClennen (DM) --Trustee, Queensberry Condominium Trust
Bill Gentz (BG) --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
107 Mail Room for general information
111 Mail Room for general information
Structural Needs Assessment Report
The second (out of 3 total) payment installment has been made to C&P. The association has not yet been billed for any window panning (the panning over the old windows). The board approves the new bricks that has been used so far on an alley wall to be used for the rest of the building. The board has a question for C&P about 2 cracked lentils over 2 top front window in 107. What will be done about these? Will they be fixed or replaced? So far C&P replaced a total of 2 lentils--they have not replaced any lentils beyond what is in the spec. When the work shifted to the Jersey St side of the building, it was discovered that one of the balcony supports has rusted out. MA has called Nino's to come and do the welding to fix the support. Dave Modica will be meeting with Nino's about this issue.
Second Means of Egress
The individual unit window replacement is complete, so MA has now spoke to Logan Grate about replacing the window grids. MA to put out a notice to all the units involved to ask them to put a piece of paper on their bedroom window, so that the workers know which grates to replace. Unit 111-23D owner requested to bump out their new grid so that it can fit an AC unit. The reason grids are being replaced is to bring the units up to fire code--to allow a second means of egress from the bedroom window. The board is concerned that if an AC unit is blocking the window, then there will be no second way out of the unit. MA to look into the fire code regulations about AC blocking the second means of egress window.
Damanged Bollards by the Dumpsters
Same.
Window Replacement
All individual unit windows have been replaced and all units have paid the association. The association will now pay $18150 for the work. The association has paid 1/2 of the cost of panning for the windows in 111-2 unit, but the panning was not the right kind and was removed. MA is working with Hadco, the company that was replacing 111-2 unit's windows in order to get the money back. Unit 107-14, which had its windows replaced, had a screen fall out during the storm. MA to contact Lewin about fixing the screen.
107 Laundry Room Floor
Same.
QCT Meeting Minutes Web Hosting
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.
Dead Tree in Front of 107
MA spoke to the city Parks Department on September 9th. They said that they have placed the tree on the inspection list. This means that a city official will come to check if the tree is dead. If the tree is dead, it will be placed on the removal list. This process will take 1 to 2 years. Once it is removed, it will be placed on the replacement list. The board thinks we should at least remove the polls for now, as it may take several years for the tree to be replaced.
These minutes are written to Yelena’s best recollection. Please notify her of any discrepancies immediately.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
August 19 Meeting
Attending:
Structural Needs Assessment Report
David Modica will send out a report to the board on the work progress. C&P is looking for the 2nd of the 3 payments from the association. The following work has been completed to date: all 3 courtyard walls, 2 rear cheek walls, all wall has been 100% cut, pointing has begun. Trustees have some questions on the work in progress. C&P is filling the deep crack between the brick and the door frame with mortar--is that per spec? David Modica will check the spec, confirm with C&P, and inform the board. 111 2nd floor window in the courtyard had a lantil with 2 cracks that have been patched. Should that lantil be replaced instead? MA will hold off payment to C&P until these issues are addressed. Trustees agrees to go forward with replacing all common area windows at the total cost of $7,700. Trustees will go look at the wall where new bricks have been used to make a decision whether the right color of the brick has been selected.
Second Means of Egress
Window grid work is on hold until all window replacement and capping work is complete. 111-20A owner is concerned that it is a safety issue that the 111 laundry room window does not have a grid. (None of the ground level windows along Jersey Street have grids.) The board takes owner's request to add the grid on that window under advisory, but currently no action is planned.
Damanged Bollards by the Dumpsters
C&P has straightened the bollard, and will do something to stabilize it at no extra charge to the association.
Window Replacement
All unit windows for the participating units have been replaced, except for 111-11, which was a add-on unit that is replacing just one window. 111-2 has new windows, but no panning, because 111-2 was replacing the windows on his own, and the panning did not match. 111-2 windows will be capped as part of the structural needs work, with all old windows are capped.
107 Laundry Room Floor
Same.
Cash Reserve Interest on Monthly Financial Report
From now on, a copy of the cash reserve bank statement will be included in the monthly financial report. Item Complete.
QCT Meeting Minutes Web Hosting
YC to email the board the blog URL for feedback on content and usability.
New Business:
Dead Tree in Front of 107
A tree that was growing in front of the 107 building. The tree died, and was broken off. Polls remain that used to support the tree. MA to call City Hall to find if they will replace the tree. If the tree will not be replaced, the polls should be removed.
These minutes are written to Yelena’s best recollection. Please notify her of any discrepancies immediately.
Corinne Getchell (MA) --Modica Associates
Yelena Chigirinskaya (YC) --Trustee, Queensberry Condominium Trust
Douglas McClennen (DM) --Trustee, Queensberry Condominium Trust
Bill Gentz (BG) --Trustee, Queensberry Condominium Trust
Bill Gentz (BG) --Trustee, Queensberry Condominium Trust
Kristen Lipstreuer (KL) --Trustee, Queensberry Condominium Trust
David Sherf (DS) --Trustee, Queensberry Condominium Trust
David Sherf (DS) --Trustee, Queensberry Condominium Trust
Distribute to:
107 Mail Room for general information
111 Mail Room for general information
111 Mail Room for general information
Structural Needs Assessment Report
David Modica will send out a report to the board on the work progress. C&P is looking for the 2nd of the 3 payments from the association. The following work has been completed to date: all 3 courtyard walls, 2 rear cheek walls, all wall has been 100% cut, pointing has begun. Trustees have some questions on the work in progress. C&P is filling the deep crack between the brick and the door frame with mortar--is that per spec? David Modica will check the spec, confirm with C&P, and inform the board. 111 2nd floor window in the courtyard had a lantil with 2 cracks that have been patched. Should that lantil be replaced instead? MA will hold off payment to C&P until these issues are addressed. Trustees agrees to go forward with replacing all common area windows at the total cost of $7,700. Trustees will go look at the wall where new bricks have been used to make a decision whether the right color of the brick has been selected.
Second Means of Egress
Window grid work is on hold until all window replacement and capping work is complete. 111-20A owner is concerned that it is a safety issue that the 111 laundry room window does not have a grid. (None of the ground level windows along Jersey Street have grids.) The board takes owner's request to add the grid on that window under advisory, but currently no action is planned.
Damanged Bollards by the Dumpsters
C&P has straightened the bollard, and will do something to stabilize it at no extra charge to the association.
Window Replacement
All unit windows for the participating units have been replaced, except for 111-11, which was a add-on unit that is replacing just one window. 111-2 has new windows, but no panning, because 111-2 was replacing the windows on his own, and the panning did not match. 111-2 windows will be capped as part of the structural needs work, with all old windows are capped.
107 Laundry Room Floor
Same.
Cash Reserve Interest on Monthly Financial Report
From now on, a copy of the cash reserve bank statement will be included in the monthly financial report. Item Complete.
QCT Meeting Minutes Web Hosting
YC to email the board the blog URL for feedback on content and usability.
New Business:
Dead Tree in Front of 107
A tree that was growing in front of the 107 building. The tree died, and was broken off. Polls remain that used to support the tree. MA to call City Hall to find if they will replace the tree. If the tree will not be replaced, the polls should be removed.
These minutes are written to Yelena’s best recollection. Please notify her of any discrepancies immediately.
Dead Tree In Front of 107
(08/19/08) A tree that was growing in front of the 107 building. The tree died, and was broken off. Polls remain that used to support the tree. MA to call City Hall to find if they will replace the tree. If the tree will not be replaced, the polls should be removed.
(09/16/2008) MA spoke to the city Parks Department on September 9th. They said that they have placed the tree on the inspection list. This means that a city official will come to check if the tree is dead. If the tree is dead, it will be placed on the removal list. This process will take 1 to 2 years. Once it is removed, it will be placed on the replacement list. The board thinks we should at least remove the polls for now, as it may take several years for the tree to be replaced.
(11/18/2008) We are on the city's "inspection list"--they will come to make sure it is actually dead.
(01/20/2009) Same.
(03/17/2009) Same.
(05/19/2009) Same. Doug has offered to purchase a ginko tree. The landscaper (Malkasian) provided an estimate of $250 that includes installation of the tree only. (The amount is higher because the stump of the old tree has to be dug out.) MA to ask Malkasian for the total estimate on purchase, delivery and installation of the tree.
(06/16/2009) New tree planted. Item Complete.
(09/16/2008) MA spoke to the city Parks Department on September 9th. They said that they have placed the tree on the inspection list. This means that a city official will come to check if the tree is dead. If the tree is dead, it will be placed on the removal list. This process will take 1 to 2 years. Once it is removed, it will be placed on the replacement list. The board thinks we should at least remove the polls for now, as it may take several years for the tree to be replaced.
(11/18/2008) We are on the city's "inspection list"--they will come to make sure it is actually dead.
(01/20/2009) Same.
(03/17/2009) Same.
(05/19/2009) Same. Doug has offered to purchase a ginko tree. The landscaper (Malkasian) provided an estimate of $250 that includes installation of the tree only. (The amount is higher because the stump of the old tree has to be dug out.) MA to ask Malkasian for the total estimate on purchase, delivery and installation of the tree.
(06/16/2009) New tree planted. Item Complete.
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