Minutes
Highview Condominium II
Board of Managers Meeting
Thursday, October 21, 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, October 21, 1999 at 7:30PM in Unit 3B, 850 Howard Avenue, Staten Island.

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

Quorum - The following board members were present: Ms. Biren, Ms. Kepics and Mr. Will. Mr. Finnerty represented management. The following members were absent: Dr. Webb, Neil Hattem.

Financials - Upon a motion duly made, seconded and approved to accept a new budget for the year 2000 without an increase in common charges. Thomas Will made a motion to accept the new budget. Judi Kepics seconded it. Acclamation vote.

Roof Repairs - Mill Basin Roofing and Firestone Roofing were notified of another leak in Unit 6B. To date no action has been taken by the vendor.

Discussion took place concerning building façade repairs. Mr. Anthony Accardo, PE will be notified to set-up a scope of work with repair specifications. Bids will be solicited from various contractors.

Refurbishment - Estimates for refurbishment of building hallways was discussed. American International Design prepared a budget that amounted to $70,000. Included in the budget was painting, wall covering, and carpeting, lobby makeover.

Upon a motion duly made, seconded and approved, it was decided to improve the appearance of our building by carpeting the lobby floor, replacing the linoleum outside the elevator areas and painting the hallways. The walls will be cleaned. Unanimous approval.

Surveillance - Upon a motion duly made, seconded and approved it was decided to extend the surveillance system by two (2) cameras. One (1) camera in the outdoor parking lot and the other in front of the building. The addition of these cameras necessitates upgrading the entire surveillance system. Anticipated cost $6,000.

Lighting - Upon a motion duly made seconded and approved it was decided to repair the emergency lighting throughout the building. In the event of a blackout these lights will illuminate the hallways and stairwells for a period of time.

Con Edison - Management, through an independent agency, has taken on the task of reviewing all the utility bills for the condominium. Presently, we have discovered that Con Edison had over billed the condominium. A credit for approximately $1,249 has been applied to the building account. In addition, our water and gas bills are under review.

Storm Drain  - The City of New York has finally installed a storm drain on the corner of Howard and Clove Roads as a result of the Board of Managers complaint. This drain should solve the ponding problem in the bus stop.

Tax Protest - Our tax attorney is looking into protesting our real estate taxes. In addition, the Board of Managers has filed a partition for a 15% refund in 1999 Real Estate Taxes for participating homeowners.

Holiday Party - Upon a motion duly made, seconded and approved it was decided to have a building Holiday Party on December 16, 1999 at 7:30 PM in the lobby. Notices will be mailed to every homeowner by management.

Alarm Exit Door - Upon a motion duly made, seconded and approved it was decided to alarm the lobby side exit door to prevent unauthorized entry into the building. Unanimous approval.

Bulletin Board - A new bulletin board will be installed in the Laundry Room for the use of residents.

Adjourn - There being no other business, a motion was, seconded and carried, it was unanimously RESOLVED to adjourn the meeting at 10:00PM.