Board Present: Joe Bucherer (president), Makarand (Mak) Dehejia, Francine Klein, Lyle Schwartz, Elisa Siegel, Jeremy Siegfried, Christopher Wemple
Others Present: Richard Springer, General Manager; Jeremy Tucker (ECA Legal Counsel, Lerch Early & Brewer)
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Mr. Bucherer acknowledged the horrific tragedy of the condo collapse in Florida and said the integrity of our building and its adherence to building code is in good order.
The RFP to begin hallway renovation has been launched.
He initiated the possibility of converting our pool from chlorinated to salt water, making comments that the conversion cost is not prohibitive, that it is easier to heat a salt water pool, and there are health benefits.
An update to the reserve study is planned for next year.
LEGAL REPORT
Mr. Tucker reiterated that the Elizabeth Condominium Association is following building code and that it is up to the Board to make decisions for the Association.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Two-way radio amplification update: Installation of the equipment proceeding with antennae that are less obtrusive than previously imagined.
Composting: 150 bins have been distributed and the program seems to be working well.
Auto break-ins occurred at the Highland House and Willoughby but not at The Elizabeth. People entering the garage late at night should report and suspicious activity.
Landscaping has been updated and every effort is being made to keep the plants watered.
Pool fan was replaced resulting in less noise.
STORAGE COMMITTEE
Pat Peyser presented a comprehensive report on what is being done to clean up storage which includes abandoned items, some of which are expressly forbidden by fire code and house rules. Check Building Link for what is allowed.
Ms. Peyser said that residents will be asked to visit storage and get their boxes marked as well as remove any items not permitted. Further information will be provided. Visits to our three storage rooms will be coordinated by management and identification tags to identify legally stored items will be provided.
OTHER BUSINESS
—Units C1-C3 in Arcade was sold to investment group making inquiry last month about fence, but it is not clear what business will occupy that space.
MOTIONS
Mail corridor and lobby renovations contract decided and awarded to Palmer Brothers.
Overhaul of chiller #2 approved.
Draft guidelines for approval of operating expense exceeding $15,000 as well as operation of contingency funds approved.
The meeting ended at 7:35 pm.
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