Highview Condominium II The twentieth meeting of the 2004-2005 Highview II Board of Directors was
called to order at 8:05 p.m. by Richard Re, President. Board members in
attendance: Victor Bellini, Miriam Biren, Robert Boynton, Marjorie Cannon, and
Richard Re. Board members absent: Stefanie Greenberg, Tamara Keshecki, Al
Lamoglia, and Frank Mattera. Irwin Chopak attended from J.A.L. Diversified
Management. The commencement of meeting was delayed for half an hour in order to achieve
the necessary quorum of five board members. 1) Minutes: Minutes of the June 14, 2006 board meeting were approved. 2) Capital Projects update: a) Roof rebuild update: There are still a few final repairs to be
made to the roof by S&S Roofing in order to satisfy the final Becht
inspection. b) Exhaust fan repairs: i) Duct blockages: On Monday June 11, 2006, Re, Boynton, and
Bellini met with Chopak and Nu-Way, a duct cleaning contractor. Estimated
costs, methods and a tentative start date for Nu-Way to clear the blockages
was discussed. Following discussion, the board approved the Nu-Way contract. ii) New fan motors and hoods: The new fan motors and hoods are
being installed. c) Summarizing next steps with roof: d) Riser valves and water service line replacement update: There was
no update from JAL concerning the hallway lighting fixtures and wallpaper
restoration. 3) Financial report: a) The board reviewed expenditures made from the $300,000 capital
assessment, invoices paid-to-date, outstanding bills, and remaining balance.
Only the roof exhaust fan project remains incomplete, primarily on account of
the still to be determined cost of removing blockages. b) The board tentatively selected August 23, 2006 for the annual general
meeting. This date will remain tentative pending availability of the building’s
accountant and attorney to attend the meeting. 4) Legal report: a) Time Warner Cable installations: No update from JAL concerning
the notices sent to four unit owners for improper installations by Time Warner
Cable and the corrective actions required. b) Driveway parking: Irwin Chopak was to report back at the March
meeting with a new towing contractor and signage changes to reflect the new
towing contractor. No update was available at that time. Chopak reported at
the April meeting that he is unfamiliar with any towing services on Staten
Island, but would speak with Jennifer Ogman for a recommendation. There was no
update at the May or June meetings. At the June meeting Chopak reported that
one towing service would tow if paid in advance by Highview II. The board
requested a list of the towing services Chopak spoke with and the policy of
each relative to payment, so that the board could follow-up with those
services for additional discussion and to perhaps explore the situation with
other towing services that Chopak did not contact. 5) Building Maintenance & Repairs: a) Elevator mechanical systems: As a follow-up to the elevator
evaluation performed by Vertical Systems Analysis (VSA) on May 2, 2006, VSA
has contacted McGlynn Hayes for correction of the twenty-seven deficiencies.
VSA reported on July 11th that McGlynn Hayes anticipates completing
the list by the end of the second week of July. Following completion, a
re-inspection can be performed. b) Ceiling leaks: There was no update on the ceiling leaks reported
by owners (5-J, 4-G, and 3-E) and discussed at the May meeting. Apartment 3-B
was added to the list. c) Driveway entrance sign: Chopak offered Bellini a catalogue for
replacement of the driveway "entrance" sign. d) Verizon terminal box: There was no update from Chopak. e) Smoke detector battery replacement: No update from Chopak
concerning the spring semi-annual replacements of smoke detector batteries for
all unit owners. f) Garage entrance apron: Chopak indicated that the garage entrance
cement apron will be rebuilt later this month. g) Garage exhaust timer repair: The garage exhaust timer is still
not operating. h) Entrance awning: Boynton and Cannon have yet to meet with the
contractor for the frame replacement. i) Maintenance Liaison: Victor Bellini reported as "Maintenance
Liaison. He has been working with Joel to develop a comprehensive list of
building needs. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:30 p.m. Robert Boynton, Secretary
Board of Directors - Meeting Minutes
July 11, 2006, 7:30 p.m.