(05/19/2009) Cullinan Engineering provided an estimate to create 7 new Deformation Monitoring Points (DMP's) to replace the ones destroyed during the masonry and structure works, set the baseline for the new points, and do a regular reading on all 37 points for $4275. Previously, the association has been paying approximately $2000 for reading and computation. The last reading was taken in February, 2007. Trustees have questions on the work proposed by Cullinan Engineering. On point 2 in the estimate proposal—does this imply 2 separate readings? How far apart will the readings be? If the readings are done at the same time, then why do we need 2 readings done? On point 3 in the estimate proposal—would this be the 3rd time readings are taken on the 7 new DMPs? How will this be billed?
(06/16/2009) Doug will call Cullinan to clear up questions concerning new work. Will give Corrine a call to move ahead with work if satisfied with responses.
(08/18/2009) Doug spoke to Cullinan Engineering. We did not lose a lot of information. The work is not completely redundant. The measurements have to be done 3 times due to temperature variances. They have to do it 2-3 times to get an accurate measurement. Cullinan will invoice one time once the work is completed. The board approves the proposal. MA will contact Cullinan Engineering to proceed.
(2010, March update since 09/2009) MA checked with Dave Modica and he suggested checking every two years with the existing DMPs and every year for the new ones. However if new construction is going to continue on Boylston, the board may want the existing DMPs to be checked sooner.
(03/16/2010) The board wants to have all the DMPs checked this year (both the new and the old ones), and afterwards the board wants to have all the DMPs checked every two years. Item complete.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
111 Laundry sink tap is leaking
(05/19/2009) MA plumber has looked at the leak, but the tap is still leaking. Also the faucet handle shut off position is too close to a hose.
(06/16/2009) Have asked that plumber move sink valve handles to 9 and 3 o'clock.
(08/18/2009) Same.
(06/16/2009) Have asked that plumber move sink valve handles to 9 and 3 o'clock.
(08/18/2009) Same.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Red Sox Opening Day Flyover
For your information, on Red Sox Opening Day, Monday, April 6th, there will be a flyover taking place sometime between 1:50pm and 2pm.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
March 17 Meeting
Attending:
Structural Needs Assessment Report
An independent engineer provided a report on the masonry work. In general everything was done well. Dave Modica will review the report and email the board his comments. The report points out a few oversights (e.g. page 10, photo 6, shows that the 111 Jersey entrance cornice has not been repaired). Chicarelli & Pires was paid all except $10,000. MA will continue to withhold the $10,000 until the items pointed out by the independent engineer’s report are fixed.
MA to check on when we last looked at the building settlement points.
Second Means of Egress
Same.
Window Replacement
Still waiting on refund from Hadco. Logan Grates will fix the grids.
107 Laundry Room Floor
ALS (Automatic Laudry Services) came and looked at the floor. ALS will give us $750 to fix the floor. When the floor is removed, we will need to investigate the drain pipes underneath to see if larger pipes have to be installed.
Our contract with ALS does not expire until 2014. Laundry breakdown: 55% to ALS, 45% to QCT.
Bad Smell in 107
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.
Dead Tree in Front of 107
Same.
Torn Carpet in the Basement
AJ Rose Carpets will look at the problem this week. MA to ask them for a recommendation to possibly tear out that section of the carpet and replace it, or cover it with a “throw” type carpet matt.
2008 Financials
Bill is working with Modica's accountant to straighten out and simplify our financials. MA to send out the trustee ballots to the owners by mail (no quorum at the annual meeting), together with the financials in about two weeks.
Landscaping
The board is again reviewing the landscape design.
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
An independent engineer provided a report on the masonry work. In general everything was done well. Dave Modica will review the report and email the board his comments. The report points out a few oversights (e.g. page 10, photo 6, shows that the 111 Jersey entrance cornice has not been repaired). Chicarelli & Pires was paid all except $10,000. MA will continue to withhold the $10,000 until the items pointed out by the independent engineer’s report are fixed.
MA to check on when we last looked at the building settlement points.
Second Means of Egress
Same.
Window Replacement
Still waiting on refund from Hadco. Logan Grates will fix the grids.
107 Laundry Room Floor
ALS (Automatic Laudry Services) came and looked at the floor. ALS will give us $750 to fix the floor. When the floor is removed, we will need to investigate the drain pipes underneath to see if larger pipes have to be installed.
Our contract with ALS does not expire until 2014. Laundry breakdown: 55% to ALS, 45% to QCT.
Bad Smell in 107
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.
Dead Tree in Front of 107
Same.
Torn Carpet in the Basement
AJ Rose Carpets will look at the problem this week. MA to ask them for a recommendation to possibly tear out that section of the carpet and replace it, or cover it with a “throw” type carpet matt.
2008 Financials
Bill is working with Modica's accountant to straighten out and simplify our financials. MA to send out the trustee ballots to the owners by mail (no quorum at the annual meeting), together with the financials in about two weeks.
Landscaping
The board is again reviewing the landscape design.
These minutes are written to Yelena’s best recollection. Please notify her of any discrepancies immediately.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Entrance Lobbies
Suggestion to restore the front lobbies: replace the aluminum doors with wooden ones similar to the ones that were there originally; remove the wooden side panels.
Security Cameras
Suggestion to install security cameras.
(05/19/2009) A system can cost anywhere between $4000 and $15000. Some of the variables are whether the system is digital; how an incident is handled; who would review the recordings. Once a system is installed the options are to sign up for a maintenance plan or to pay a fee to review the recordings when an incident occurs. Further investigation of cameras installation will be put on hold until the 107 laundry room floor issues are resolved.
(06/16/2009) Doug to investigate WiFi camera.
(08/18/2009) Doug did some investigation on the cameras, and found that the association can get 5 WiFi cameras for about $500. Anyone can access the cameras if he/she knows the IP address and the password. The ongoing cost would be electricity and IP address. This is not a high priority, so the item will be moved to the Long Term projects list. This project may be coupled with redoing the front doors.
(05/19/2009) A system can cost anywhere between $4000 and $15000. Some of the variables are whether the system is digital; how an incident is handled; who would review the recordings. Once a system is installed the options are to sign up for a maintenance plan or to pay a fee to review the recordings when an incident occurs. Further investigation of cameras installation will be put on hold until the 107 laundry room floor issues are resolved.
(06/16/2009) Doug to investigate WiFi camera.
(08/18/2009) Doug did some investigation on the cameras, and found that the association can get 5 WiFi cameras for about $500. Anyone can access the cameras if he/she knows the IP address and the password. The ongoing cost would be electricity and IP address. This is not a high priority, so the item will be moved to the Long Term projects list. This project may be coupled with redoing the front doors.
Gas Furnaces
There are 2 different gas furnaces. They heat the basement units and the water for the building. Both are over 30 years old—over their life expectancy. They are serviced twice a year (beginning and end of the heating season). These can possibly be replaced with one large more efficient furnace.
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