Highview Condominium II
Board of Directors - Meeting Minutes
January 13, 2004, 7:30 p.m.

The third regular meeting of the 2003-2004 Highview II Board of Directors was called to order at approximately 8:00 p.m.

In attendance were Board members Victor Bellini, Robert Boynton, Miriam Biren, and Marjorie Cannon, Frank Mattera was represented by proxy. Sanchie Bobrow, Stephanie Greenberg, Tamara Keshecki and Richard Re were absent. Jennifer Ogman attended from J.A.L. Diversified Management.

1) Minutes of the January meeting were approved with revision concerning the engineer selected for the Local Law 11 inspection (Corrected to Salomon).

2) Financial Report.

a) JAL Operating balance $4,644.07
   Operating Reserve $59,500.00
   Capital Reserve $5,106.24

b) A report of owners currently in financial arrears was reviewed.

3) Legal report.

a) There was a discussion of the legal case moving to court.

b) Three units with noise complaints involving carpeting violations will be moving to the initial $100 fine along with continuing monthly fine. These fines could have been imposed months ago, but JAL was hoping for cooperation and gave the three owners more time to comply with the carpeting rule.

4) Maintenance & Repairs.

a) The new washing machines and dryers installed by CoinMach require a larger cement slab for proper mounting. Coinmach will be scheduling this work shortly. The $1,000 provided by CoinMach for room renovation was discussed again. Per the last Board meeting, Stefanie is to post possible wall covering samples in the mailroom for review and discussion by all owners and residents before any decisions are made by the Board.

b) Firestone Roof Coatings will be at the building on January 14th to review roof problems.

c) Smoke detectors in the hallways are currently being installed by the building super. There will be two per floor and they will be DC operated.

d) Although Walsh Landscaping agreed to replace the $1,000+ of bushes planted around the garbage cage, the weather is now too cold for the work. Jennifer recommended forgetting this commitment as the new maintenance contractor will be starting in March. The Board accepted her recommendation.

e) Contractors are still submitting bids for garage repairs (replacement of the sewer and water main protective cages, masonry repair around the new water gate valve, and missing and moving floor plates. Per the last Board meeting, Jennifer will have the super repair the overhead door frame damage rather than contract it out.

f) Fire Code repairs were completed in time to avoid the fine.

g) Although the Board approved purchase of new floor mats for the lobby and entrance area at the last meeting, they have not been ordered. Jennifer will speak with Stefanie about it.

h) The Board approved replacement of all six sidewalk lighting fixtures at a cost of $2,400 including electrical work. Frosted lenses were selected. There were questions about whether the added cement which had been added around the bases (and led to additional water and corrosion problems) was being removed/replaced as part of the process. Jennifer will confirm and an email vote will be conducted to affirm the entire decision.

i) The proposal for parapet repairs will be held until after Firestone reviews the roof problems.

j) Jennifer will be getting estimates for cleaning the building's ventilation system and compactor chute, anticipating that these projects should be performed in the spring.

The next Board meeting will take place at the regularly scheduled 2nd Tuesday of the month on February 10, 2004.

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:30 p.m.