(04/28/08) MA requested and is waiting for an estimate on legal consultation regarding temp fee increase vs. assessment.
(05/20/08) The legal consultation fee was approved and the letter has been mailed to the owners. Item complete.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Bad Smell in 107
(04/28/08) MA investigated the smell, caps were tightened, but no explicit problems were found. Doug will report if he detects the smell again.
(05/20/08) Smell is gone. Item complete.
(10/21/08) DM and BG again noticed a strong smell of the sewer in the morning hours in building 107. There is speculation that the smell is from the 107 laundry, or from sewage backing up in the morning rush. Unit 107-20a had to have the drain cleared, and during the procedure a camera was run down the drain. Our buildings are on 4 times/year drain clearing schedule. MA to let the board know next time the drain clearing work occurs, so that we can see if the time of the smell correlates to when the drain clearing is performed.
(11/18/2008) The drain was cleared out today, 11/18. DM will see if the smell is still present tomorrow.
(01/20/2009) Smell still occurring occasionally. DM mentioned that ventilation in skylight is not working and needs to be addressed.
(03/17/2009) The smell is still there, but not as bad. In February, John’s Sewer snaked the main sewer line in 107. The line has a few dips where water holds and at 83 feet line is possibly rotted at bottom. Also the 3 stacks on the roof were video inspected. The stack on the right has a small hole at about 48 ft from the room. Clean out is at 51 ft (white color). Doug inspected the Is the hole in the stack a possible cause of the smell, and can the hole be fixed? Inquire the drain companies. MA to ask Dave Modica and a plumber take a look and provide feedback on the video? Inquire about the possible rotted sewer line. After reviewing the video, DM thought that the middle pipe might also not be draining properly and maybe the cause of the smell.
(05/19/2009) The smell has been cleared for now. The city has cleared out the sewers. Will monitor to see if the smell returns.
(06/16/2009) Smell has lessened to a large degree, but longer term a back-flow valve need to be installed.
(08/18/2009) Doug and Bill have not noticed the bad smell for awhile. Item complete.
(04/20/2010) The smell has returned in 107 (see email from 4/15). The smoke test will be performed to determine where the sewage smell comes from and how bad the damage might be. Smoke test is currently scheduled for Thursday if the city sewage lines are cleared by then on the corner of Queensberry and Jersey Streets.
(05/18/2010) 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.
(06/15/2010) BW&S was at the building yesterday and today with a full crew and a police detail. BW&S was able to pump down far enough to access our lines. BW&S performed a dye test and the dye came back into the BW&S lines; therefore, they were able to determine that the water is flowing from the buildings to the BW&S lines.
BW&S performed a camera test and saw no breaks in the lines. However, there may be a sag in one of our lines, so more investigation is needed. BW&S will gives us their full report.
Questions for Dave Modica
Still waiting for the report from BW&S.
Doug thinks that there maybe cracks in the foundation or cracks in the sewage pipe. Doug proposes to cut away part of the ceiling in the laundry room where he thinks the pipe is, investigate if there are any cracks, and seal them with cement. Doing that might stop the smell. Doug thinks that the smell is trapped between the 1st floor and the basement ceiling. MA to discuss this solution with David Modica, confirm where the pipe is, and see if this can be done.
MA will repeat the request for the report from BW&S.
Bill has not detected the smell since BW&S has been on site.
JM Mechanical: David Modica has indicated that he does not believe we can get either of the two invoices reduced because the smoke tests were ordered, and the manpower utilized.
(08/17/2010) The BWS contractors have found the problem. The pipe in the street is not only sagging, but also collapsing.
This is now a major problem that with effect the entire block. The city will now have to rip up the entire street from Queensberry to Perterbourgh in order to fix the problem. The time line for this work is not known, but the smell can intensify at times until the problem is repaired. David Modica continues to work with BWS to try to get some idea of what it is involved for going forward.
DM met with David Modica in the laundry room and looked into the cut in the slab. Failed pipe (in the street) was leaking and filling up the space under the slab. The town should fix the pipe.
(05/20/08) Smell is gone. Item complete.
(10/21/08) DM and BG again noticed a strong smell of the sewer in the morning hours in building 107. There is speculation that the smell is from the 107 laundry, or from sewage backing up in the morning rush. Unit 107-20a had to have the drain cleared, and during the procedure a camera was run down the drain. Our buildings are on 4 times/year drain clearing schedule. MA to let the board know next time the drain clearing work occurs, so that we can see if the time of the smell correlates to when the drain clearing is performed.
(11/18/2008) The drain was cleared out today, 11/18. DM will see if the smell is still present tomorrow.
(01/20/2009) Smell still occurring occasionally. DM mentioned that ventilation in skylight is not working and needs to be addressed.
(03/17/2009) The smell is still there, but not as bad. In February, John’s Sewer snaked the main sewer line in 107. The line has a few dips where water holds and at 83 feet line is possibly rotted at bottom. Also the 3 stacks on the roof were video inspected. The stack on the right has a small hole at about 48 ft from the room. Clean out is at 51 ft (white color). Doug inspected the Is the hole in the stack a possible cause of the smell, and can the hole be fixed? Inquire the drain companies. MA to ask Dave Modica and a plumber take a look and provide feedback on the video? Inquire about the possible rotted sewer line. After reviewing the video, DM thought that the middle pipe might also not be draining properly and maybe the cause of the smell.
(05/19/2009) The smell has been cleared for now. The city has cleared out the sewers. Will monitor to see if the smell returns.
(06/16/2009) Smell has lessened to a large degree, but longer term a back-flow valve need to be installed.
(08/18/2009) Doug and Bill have not noticed the bad smell for awhile. Item complete.
(04/20/2010) The smell has returned in 107 (see email from 4/15). The smoke test will be performed to determine where the sewage smell comes from and how bad the damage might be. Smoke test is currently scheduled for Thursday if the city sewage lines are cleared by then on the corner of Queensberry and Jersey Streets.
(05/18/2010) 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.
(06/15/2010) BW&S was at the building yesterday and today with a full crew and a police detail. BW&S was able to pump down far enough to access our lines. BW&S performed a dye test and the dye came back into the BW&S lines; therefore, they were able to determine that the water is flowing from the buildings to the BW&S lines.
BW&S performed a camera test and saw no breaks in the lines. However, there may be a sag in one of our lines, so more investigation is needed. BW&S will gives us their full report.
Questions for Dave Modica
- When will the BW&S report become available, and would it be possible to get the report by the end of the week?
- Why did JMechanical charge the association twice?--$1840 and $1780
Still waiting for the report from BW&S.
Doug thinks that there maybe cracks in the foundation or cracks in the sewage pipe. Doug proposes to cut away part of the ceiling in the laundry room where he thinks the pipe is, investigate if there are any cracks, and seal them with cement. Doing that might stop the smell. Doug thinks that the smell is trapped between the 1st floor and the basement ceiling. MA to discuss this solution with David Modica, confirm where the pipe is, and see if this can be done.
MA will repeat the request for the report from BW&S.
Bill has not detected the smell since BW&S has been on site.
JM Mechanical: David Modica has indicated that he does not believe we can get either of the two invoices reduced because the smoke tests were ordered, and the manpower utilized.
(08/17/2010) The BWS contractors have found the problem. The pipe in the street is not only sagging, but also collapsing.
This is now a major problem that with effect the entire block. The city will now have to rip up the entire street from Queensberry to Perterbourgh in order to fix the problem. The time line for this work is not known, but the smell can intensify at times until the problem is repaired. David Modica continues to work with BWS to try to get some idea of what it is involved for going forward.
DM met with David Modica in the laundry room and looked into the cut in the slab. Failed pipe (in the street) was leaking and filling up the space under the slab. The town should fix the pipe.
Damanged Bollards by the Dumpsters
(04/28/08) The bollards have been bent out of place again. MA to straighten them out and to pour concrete around them.
(05/20/08) The bollards have been straightened out, but not reinforced with concrete yet. David M. will discuss this with C&P when they are onsite.
(06/24/08) The bollards have been straightened out but not reinforced. David M. will work with C&P to see if they can be reinforced with concrete.
(07/15/08) Same.
(08/19/08) C&P has straightened the bollard, and will do something to stabilize it at no extra charge to the association.
(09/16/2008) Same.
(11/18/2008) Cement has been poured, and the bollards for straight for a few days. One bollard was bent again despite the cement. Waste Management is yet to contact KL. The board decided to cut down the bent bollard, and place reflective tape on top of the other two bollards.
(01/20/2009) Item complete.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Inner Courtyard Cleanup
(12/11/07) MA to send a reminder note to all owners asking them to label items left in the courtyard. The cleanup will be discussed during the owners meeting and will be conducted in spring.
(02/04/08) Same.
(04/28/08) The note asking all residents to label all bikes and grills stored in the courtyard and to remove all other items stored in the courtyard by May 16th has gone out to the residents on April 29th.
(05/20/08) The courtyard cleanup has been moved to May 24th due to inclement weather on May 16th.
(06/24/08) Item Complete.
(03/17/2009) Courtyard Cleanup item is added to the Future Capital Projects list. Currently, the courtyard has problems with drainage after heavy rains. The location and the number of bike racks also needs to be reconsidered.
(02/04/08) Same.
(04/28/08) The note asking all residents to label all bikes and grills stored in the courtyard and to remove all other items stored in the courtyard by May 16th has gone out to the residents on April 29th.
(05/20/08) The courtyard cleanup has been moved to May 24th due to inclement weather on May 16th.
(06/24/08) Item Complete.
(03/17/2009) Courtyard Cleanup item is added to the Future Capital Projects list. Currently, the courtyard has problems with drainage after heavy rains. The location and the number of bike racks also needs to be reconsidered.
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Seal the Terrazzo Sidearms
(11/15/05) Small cracks in the terrazzo need to be addressed before they spread and salt works its way in. LK suggested two different sealants. BB to check email archives and forward to Corinne.
(1/17/06) MA met with NER, but recommendations need to be revised. What application will prevent further cracking? How often must it be applied? How can we prevent water seepage? MA will also check with All Star.
(3/21/06) Discussed proposals from B&M Restoration and NER for repairing and sealing the front steps and side arms. Filling with apoxy and resealing should prevent further cracking. This maintenance should be done every 5 years. NER proposal was not clear. MA to clarify the NER proposal—what would the pricing be for filling the cracks, sealing, recaulking the sidearms, and for sealing the steps.
(4/18/06) From MA’s conversation with NER over the phone, the pricing in the write up is for a
single stairway. MA will modify the B&M list of actions and pricing (to white out the company name and prices) and send it to NER to get a quote, so that it can be clear that prices are for the same work.
(06/20/06) Still waiting for NER quote.
(08/15/06) Trustees have decided to go with B&M bid. NER quote for the same work was almost twice as expensive because they charge union rates. The work should be done sometime in the next 2 weeks.
(09/19/06) Item complete
(1/17/06) MA met with NER, but recommendations need to be revised. What application will prevent further cracking? How often must it be applied? How can we prevent water seepage? MA will also check with All Star.
(3/21/06) Discussed proposals from B&M Restoration and NER for repairing and sealing the front steps and side arms. Filling with apoxy and resealing should prevent further cracking. This maintenance should be done every 5 years. NER proposal was not clear. MA to clarify the NER proposal—what would the pricing be for filling the cracks, sealing, recaulking the sidearms, and for sealing the steps.
(4/18/06) From MA’s conversation with NER over the phone, the pricing in the write up is for a
single stairway. MA will modify the B&M list of actions and pricing (to white out the company name and prices) and send it to NER to get a quote, so that it can be clear that prices are for the same work.
(06/20/06) Still waiting for NER quote.
(08/15/06) Trustees have decided to go with B&M bid. NER quote for the same work was almost twice as expensive because they charge union rates. The work should be done sometime in the next 2 weeks.
(09/19/06) Item complete
Tuesday, March 16, 2004
Landscaping
(3/16/04) $3,500 budget exists for landscaping in 2004. … QCT will hire Rick for proposals “Phase 1” and “Phase 2”.
(6/15/04) Trustees agreed to pay Rick $500 for design of garden bringing design options to Trustees for review, discussion and approval. Rick to begin work asap.
(7/20/04)… MA to get estimates for pruning of trees away from building (10’ +/-) and removal of all dead wood, bid should understand desire for privacy of units in building….
(10/19/04) MA to get hourly estimates from tree pruning company (to quantify their $250/hr estimate. Tree company to call city to get permission to prune our trees…
(12/21/04) Rick attended Dec. meeting to address the following issues: design (Trustees reiterated their preferences previously emailed to Rick), neutral ground (Trustees will discuss options of cobblestone, brick and grass and email Rick with decision), Linden tree on Jersey St. in front of 111 (Rick believes it to be diseased and therefore needs treatment and trimming if it is to remain). Trustees reiterated their desire for a 5 year masterplan for QCT to take on (including soils amendments if necessary, planting design, rearrangement of shrubs and recommended snow removal changes).
(1/18/05) MA to direct Rick to proceed with design. DS to discuss tree pruning with Inspection Dept. (2/15/05) Rick to provide draft design by late February, MA to coordinate. MA pursing with City Arborist us trimming Jersey St. tree.
(4/25/05) Rick provided conceptual design for Jersey St. side only. MA to convey Trustees questions to him (re: plantings) and request Queenberry St. garden proposal also.
(7/11/05) MA to coordinate QCT hiring arborist (City approved), MA to follow up with Rick on spring meeting comments and outstanding QCT questions about his design.
(9/19/05) City of Boston approved the pruning, but faxed the approval directly to its preferred Boston Tree. MA to obtain price.
(10/18/05) Boston Tree will be in the area on 10/19 to provide a price.
(11/15/05) Will Malkasian do a fall clean up? Included in our contract, so probably waiting for end of leaves. Tree pruning to be done on 11/16. YC to coordinate with Boston Tree.
(01/2006) Revisit the design after structural assessment is complete.
(04/18/06) Proceed with landscape design, since Noblin stated that it will not do any more boring. MA will send notes/questions that came up in previous meetings between trustees and the landscaper (Malkasian). Trustees will determine some requirements for the landscape design. Then MA will arrange a meeting between the landscaper and the trustees.
(06/20/06) Same.
(08/15/06) Landscaping is being postponed indefinitely pending the completion of the building’s masonry repairs suggested in the report.
(04/17/07) The proposal from Malkasian Gardens to maintain landscape ($1320). Requires approval.
(06/25/07) The proposal has been approved. The work involves maintenance only. Item complete.
(03/17/2009) The board is again reviewing the landscape design.
(05/19/2009) Doug and Corinne met with Rick Malkasian. The association plans to use $1500-$2000 this year (in addition to what is normally allocated for landscape maintenance) to plant and fix landscaping starting from the Queensberry Street alley to Jersey St. The trustees are now waiting for a specific proposal. MA to ask the landscaper about the timeframe.NOTE: The tree in front of 111 Jersey needs to be pruned--it is too low to the ground. It also needs to be treated. MA to speak to an arborist about treatment.
(06/16/2009) Still waiting on proposal.
(08/18/2009) The landscaper is still working on the proposal.
(09/15/2009) The proposal has been submitted to MA for the board to review. Currently, one Emerald Arborvitae plant in front of the 107 laundry vent is not healthy, probably due to vent, so replacing it, as the proposal suggests, will not resolve the issue. MA to ask the landscaper how that problem can be resolved.
The cost of the materials and labor proposed is $2000. Due to lack of finances to do this work right now, MA to ask the landscaper if the work can be postponed till next spring.
(2010, March update since 09/2009) Moving the vent would be tied in with fixing up the 107 Laundry room. At that point, it would be investigated if vent can be moved or positioned such that it still vents properly but avoids blowing on the Emerald Arborvitae.
(03/16/2010) Malkasian provided a bid for mulching ($800) and for maintance ($1320), which is in our budget. Beyond maintenance, no landscape improvements can be made right now because the association has no money. The board will meet with the landscaper in April to decide what new plantings to make so that the landscaping work can start once the funds become available.
(04/20/2010) The board met with Rick Malkasian (of Rick Malkasian Gardens—the company that has been doing our landscaping so far) to discuss improving the plantings around the building. The board decided to ask Malkasian to work with $1000 (total, labor inclusive) to add plantings and improve the landscaping with the following specific requests: 1) no arbovitaes, 2) add approximately $100 worth of annuals in locations Malkasian sees fit. The board would like this landscaping work to begin right away.
The board also discussed the linden tree (city tree) near 111 Jersey entrance with MA and Malkasian. (Some of the tree branches are growing into the fire escape of 111, and thus may be a fire hazard.) MA will find out the price for cutting down the branch closest to the building. MA will also find out the price for spraying the Jersey side linden tree and another linden tree (also a city tree) on Queensberry side of the building. MA will also find out if we need city permission to cut down branch and/or spray these city trees.
(05/18/2010) 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.
(06/15/2010) The plants for $1000 have been planted. Modica cut the branch on 111 Jersey Linden Tree. Stil waiting for updates on the Aphid treatment.
Later edit: After the meeting the board walked around the buildings and looked at the landscaping in front of the buildings. The board did not see any annuals planted. From April 20, 2010, meeting notes: "The board decided to ask Malkasian to work with $1000 (total, labor inclusive) to add plantings and improve the landscaping with the following specific requests: 1) no arbovitaes, 2) add approximately $100 worth of annuals in locations Malkasian sees fit."
(07/20/2010)Modica had the tree branch cut. Doug thinks that the branch was not cut cleaning. MA to request to recut it cleanly.
David Modica spoke to Rick Malkasian regarding the overage on the landscaping budget. (The bill came for $1150, after the board asked Malkasian to work with $1000). He has agreed to honor the $1000 budget amount and will write off the overage. The board members will consider getting together and planting some annuals using their own resources.
(08/17/2010) Tree was cleaned up where the branch was cut. The faucet (by the 107 entrance) is leaking. A rhododendron bush has died (on the Jersey Street side of the building). MA to inform Malkasian about the dead rhododentron bush.
(6/15/04) Trustees agreed to pay Rick $500 for design of garden bringing design options to Trustees for review, discussion and approval. Rick to begin work asap.
(7/20/04)… MA to get estimates for pruning of trees away from building (10’ +/-) and removal of all dead wood, bid should understand desire for privacy of units in building….
(10/19/04) MA to get hourly estimates from tree pruning company (to quantify their $250/hr estimate. Tree company to call city to get permission to prune our trees…
(12/21/04) Rick attended Dec. meeting to address the following issues: design (Trustees reiterated their preferences previously emailed to Rick), neutral ground (Trustees will discuss options of cobblestone, brick and grass and email Rick with decision), Linden tree on Jersey St. in front of 111 (Rick believes it to be diseased and therefore needs treatment and trimming if it is to remain). Trustees reiterated their desire for a 5 year masterplan for QCT to take on (including soils amendments if necessary, planting design, rearrangement of shrubs and recommended snow removal changes).
(1/18/05) MA to direct Rick to proceed with design. DS to discuss tree pruning with Inspection Dept. (2/15/05) Rick to provide draft design by late February, MA to coordinate. MA pursing with City Arborist us trimming Jersey St. tree.
(4/25/05) Rick provided conceptual design for Jersey St. side only. MA to convey Trustees questions to him (re: plantings) and request Queenberry St. garden proposal also.
(7/11/05) MA to coordinate QCT hiring arborist (City approved), MA to follow up with Rick on spring meeting comments and outstanding QCT questions about his design.
(9/19/05) City of Boston approved the pruning, but faxed the approval directly to its preferred Boston Tree. MA to obtain price.
(10/18/05) Boston Tree will be in the area on 10/19 to provide a price.
(11/15/05) Will Malkasian do a fall clean up? Included in our contract, so probably waiting for end of leaves. Tree pruning to be done on 11/16. YC to coordinate with Boston Tree.
(01/2006) Revisit the design after structural assessment is complete.
(04/18/06) Proceed with landscape design, since Noblin stated that it will not do any more boring. MA will send notes/questions that came up in previous meetings between trustees and the landscaper (Malkasian). Trustees will determine some requirements for the landscape design. Then MA will arrange a meeting between the landscaper and the trustees.
(06/20/06) Same.
(08/15/06) Landscaping is being postponed indefinitely pending the completion of the building’s masonry repairs suggested in the report.
(04/17/07) The proposal from Malkasian Gardens to maintain landscape ($1320). Requires approval.
(06/25/07) The proposal has been approved. The work involves maintenance only. Item complete.
(03/17/2009) The board is again reviewing the landscape design.
(05/19/2009) Doug and Corinne met with Rick Malkasian. The association plans to use $1500-$2000 this year (in addition to what is normally allocated for landscape maintenance) to plant and fix landscaping starting from the Queensberry Street alley to Jersey St. The trustees are now waiting for a specific proposal. MA to ask the landscaper about the timeframe.NOTE: The tree in front of 111 Jersey needs to be pruned--it is too low to the ground. It also needs to be treated. MA to speak to an arborist about treatment.
(06/16/2009) Still waiting on proposal.
(08/18/2009) The landscaper is still working on the proposal.
(09/15/2009) The proposal has been submitted to MA for the board to review. Currently, one Emerald Arborvitae plant in front of the 107 laundry vent is not healthy, probably due to vent, so replacing it, as the proposal suggests, will not resolve the issue. MA to ask the landscaper how that problem can be resolved.
The cost of the materials and labor proposed is $2000. Due to lack of finances to do this work right now, MA to ask the landscaper if the work can be postponed till next spring.
(2010, March update since 09/2009) Moving the vent would be tied in with fixing up the 107 Laundry room. At that point, it would be investigated if vent can be moved or positioned such that it still vents properly but avoids blowing on the Emerald Arborvitae.
(03/16/2010) Malkasian provided a bid for mulching ($800) and for maintance ($1320), which is in our budget. Beyond maintenance, no landscape improvements can be made right now because the association has no money. The board will meet with the landscaper in April to decide what new plantings to make so that the landscaping work can start once the funds become available.
(04/20/2010) The board met with Rick Malkasian (of Rick Malkasian Gardens—the company that has been doing our landscaping so far) to discuss improving the plantings around the building. The board decided to ask Malkasian to work with $1000 (total, labor inclusive) to add plantings and improve the landscaping with the following specific requests: 1) no arbovitaes, 2) add approximately $100 worth of annuals in locations Malkasian sees fit. The board would like this landscaping work to begin right away.
The board also discussed the linden tree (city tree) near 111 Jersey entrance with MA and Malkasian. (Some of the tree branches are growing into the fire escape of 111, and thus may be a fire hazard.) MA will find out the price for cutting down the branch closest to the building. MA will also find out the price for spraying the Jersey side linden tree and another linden tree (also a city tree) on Queensberry side of the building. MA will also find out if we need city permission to cut down branch and/or spray these city trees.
(05/18/2010) 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.
(06/15/2010) The plants for $1000 have been planted. Modica cut the branch on 111 Jersey Linden Tree. Stil waiting for updates on the Aphid treatment.
Later edit: After the meeting the board walked around the buildings and looked at the landscaping in front of the buildings. The board did not see any annuals planted. From April 20, 2010, meeting notes: "The board decided to ask Malkasian to work with $1000 (total, labor inclusive) to add plantings and improve the landscaping with the following specific requests: 1) no arbovitaes, 2) add approximately $100 worth of annuals in locations Malkasian sees fit."
(07/20/2010)Modica had the tree branch cut. Doug thinks that the branch was not cut cleaning. MA to request to recut it cleanly.
David Modica spoke to Rick Malkasian regarding the overage on the landscaping budget. (The bill came for $1150, after the board asked Malkasian to work with $1000). He has agreed to honor the $1000 budget amount and will write off the overage. The board members will consider getting together and planting some annuals using their own resources.
(08/17/2010) Tree was cleaned up where the branch was cut. The faucet (by the 107 entrance) is leaking. A rhododendron bush has died (on the Jersey Street side of the building). MA to inform Malkasian about the dead rhododentron bush.
[Later edit: The dead bush has been removed.]
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