Minutes
Highview Condominium II
Board of Managers Meeting
Thursday, February 18, 1999

Date & Time - Pursuant to Article II, Section 8 of the By-Laws of Highview Condominium II, a regular meeting of the Board of Managers was held on Thursday, February 18,1999 at 7:30PM in Unit 3B, 850 Howard Avenue, Staten Island.

Officers - The Secretary, Ms. Biren, opened the meeting at 7:30PM. Ms. Biren acted as recording secretary for the meeting.

Quorum - The following board members were present: Ms. Biren, Mr. Hattem, Dr. Webb and Ms. DiMare. Mr. Finnerty represented management. Mr. Marc Scollar, Esq. was present as attorney for the condominium. The following board members were absent: Ms. DeSantis, Ms. Curran, and Mr. DiFilippo.

Real Estate Taxes - Upon a motion duly made, seconded and carried, it was unanimously RESOLVED to sign a tax protest form from the New York Department of Finance for the purpose of protesting real estate taxes. The Law Office of William Siegal, Esq will represent the condominium homeowners. Neil Hattem board member signed the form.

Legal

General Meeting - Upon a motion duly made, seconded and carried, it was unanimously RESOLVED to retain Mark Scollar, Esq. to supervise the General Membership Meeting and run the election of Board members.

Upon a motion duly made, seconded and carried, it was unanimously RESOLVED to hold the General Membership Meeting in April or May of 99. A date will be scheduled at the next Board meeting.

Use of Units - Mr. Frank McGuire the owner of Unit Lobby C, partitioned the Board of Managers to request permission to rent his unit to a medical professional for the purpose of interviewing patients. The Board reviewed Mr. McGuire's request and acted as follows: Upon a motion duly made, seconded and carried, it was unanimously RESOLVED to disapprove this request.

Management - Ms DiMare made a motion to draw up a new contract for a term of two (2) years for the manager. The motion was seconded and unanimously passed.

Bldg. Repairs - A motion was made, seconded and unanimously RESOLVED to paint the lobby ceiling and to repair the ceiling tiles in the laundry room. Mr. Raul Cordova will be contracted to perform the work.

Correspondence - A letter has been sent concerning the water problem on Clove Road. The problem arises because there are no storm sewers.

Superintendent - Upon a motion duly made, seconded and carried, it was unanimously RESOLVED to pay Mr. Otey - Superintendent every two (2) weeks. Mr. Otey will be informed of this immediately.

Discussion - The following matters were discussed and tabled until next Board meeting:

- Neil Hattem raised the question whether the roof has been completed.
- A check of the By-Laws will be conducted by the Board Secretary to determine if Board members could be encouraged to attend meetings or whether due process can be applied to excessive absences.
- We need additional bids to repair the sidewalk and curb in front of the bus stop on Clove Road and Howard Avenue.

Adjourn - There being no other business, a motion was made, seconded and carried, it was unanimously RESOLVED to adjourn the meeting at 8:15PM. The next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, March 11, 1999 at 7:30PM in Unit 3B.