Highview Condominium II
BOARD OF MANAGERS MEETING
OCTOBER 23, 1985

Present: Tom Finnerty, Martha Simon, Siobhan Ryan, Marian Abruzzo, Frank McGuire, Geri Pend, Steve Cornell, Olive Cooper, Ray Vino.

Ray Vino:reviewed research done on ownership of apartment units.

Read previous minutes from September meeting, minutes accepted. Tom Finnerty moved, Geri Pena seconded.

Carlos Oteys' (super) uniform will be ready next week.

Water system, (heating) completely dreained, whether chemicals replaced is uncertain. Hot water is now circulating.

MCI will meet with possible replacements for super during his vacation. Daily work around the building is guaranteed by MCI, however, no guarantee that person is going to sleep in the building.

Financial statements reviewed,water and sewer prepaid based on decision by Ray Vino and Al Tuzzo. Building was "cash heavy" - reserves returns are excellent. Ray Vino will supply copies of unit owners monthly charges when plumbing charges are paid out of the Condo account. (but charged to a unit owner) will now be supplied in the monthly management package as proof that unit paid the fees.

Tom Finnerty:

Hardwood elevator signs will be placed on every floor showing which floor, etc. Ray said signs would be installed next week.

Unit 1H showed cancelled checks as evidence that monthly charges were paid on a timely basis. Board voted to drop $45 late fees, charged by Marty Filler, Siobhan Ryan motioned, Tom Finnerty second.

N.Y.C. dismissed a summons for trash violation.

Val exterminator claims no payment for 3 months. Ray will check.

Geri Pena and Siobhan Ryan complained Val Exterminators doesn't stop at every unit.

Lobby-D has been sold. Previous owner will contact MCI.

4-H will now rent. Lease agreement on file.

Carlos Otey was given a half vacation day on Oct. 18th by Tony Affatati.

Miscellaneous:

Martha Simon presented a note found pinned to front door bell from Con Edison claiming electricity would be cut off. Ray Vino said mailing address was still not correct, causing delay. He would correct.

Geri Pena complained that lobby lights were frequently out. Ray Vino will have the super change the timer.

Olive Cooper showed a Brooklyn Union Gas Company bill with late charges. Ray Vino said address.should be changed to direct mailing to MCI, not to Highview II.

Carlos Otey's vacation reviewed; He was paid for vacation during 1984, only two weeks were due for 1985. Board has previously agreed to pay him for 2 weeks. Granted 1 extra week without pay (leave). Board directed Ray Vino to notify Carlos that if he takes more than 3 weeks he will be fired.

MCI's supervisory services were discussed. Trash problems, building maintenance problems reviewed. Ray Vino pointed out that lobby and front entrance looked excellent. Board requested building wide review of the building, have Tony Affatati check upper floors, elevators, etc.

Martha Simon questioned super allowing real estate salespeople to place ads in the elevator, lobby entrance, - soliciting not allowed.

Other:  Elevators not working, lights out, sticking on the 2nd floor.

Intercom system was not fixed correctly by first electrician. Ray Vino will check to see if bill was submitted by the vendor.

Garbage not picked up on weekends. Super needs supervision to do trash on Saturday and Sunday.

Martha will send super's previous job description to MCI, MCI will review. Request made to update phone listing of Board Members.

Ray will check on the inter-locking fire doors. Ray will get new I.D. tags for mail boxes and buzzers, update and uniformly print.

Board agreed to bring ideas for improvement of the building to next meeting, for phasing into 1986 budget.

Motion by Siobhan Ryan to close the meeting, second by Geri Pena. Voted yes by the Board.

Assistant Recording Secretary,

Siobhan Ryan,
October 23, 1985