January 15, 2008

Board Minutes from January 15, 2008

MINUTES FOR MONTHLY MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS January 15, 2008


The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm. Those in attendance were James Quinlan, Jimmy Baes, Richard Yousoufian, Gilbert Ellis, Lisa Boccard, Robert Vitrano, Jeff Powell, and Lois de Oliveira,

1. The Minutes for the December 18th meeting will be approved at the next meeting.

2. Administrative Report:
A. Robert reported that the ficus hedge is being sprayed and fertilized for $1000.00. The systemic keeps the ficus healthy and will keep killing the white fly for about a year.
B. The maintenance bill was sent out at a higher rate than was originally budgeted. It will be corrected with the next maintenance bill and you will received a refund if you paid the higher amount. Also the garage owners will be receiving an extra bill for $50.00 for painting their doors as they are not considered a common area.

3. Committee Reports:
A Common Area/Landscape
i. The Ruellias with the purple flowers that grow curbside will be cut back significantly so they will get stronger and thicker.
ii. The bike that is locked at the bike rack will be removed. Please check with your tenant for the owner.
iii One of the dryers looks like the bearings is wearing out. If this happens Richard in unit 16 will call to get it replaced with another Speed Queen.

Ongoing Business:
A. We’re looking for a painter for the outside stairwells on the north and south sides.
B. The memorial tree for Mr. Moore is on hold at this time.
C. James is checking on the sign for the building.
D. We will be reviewing the rules & regulations in the condo docs.

New Business:
A. Anyone wanting to have Barrios A/C service their Air Conditioning Unit please let me know or if you opt out let me know. We want to have them all serviced at the same time (March/April)
B. We will be sending a package on Unit 5 & garage 5 for Jeff Powell for a first right of refusal letter, approval letter, and an estopel letter so he can purchase these units from Ellen Langer.
C. We are considering the implementation of a refundable bond to be set up for construction projects and people moving in and out of the building for repair of damage during these times.