Riverside Terrace

Board Meeting Minutes

December 16, 2024

Certifying of Quorum & Call to Order
President, Sharon Dowling called the meeting to order at 5:04 PM, quorum present.

Roll Call
Sharon Dowling – present
Peter Tedone – absent
Joe Dembek – present
Marc Larochelle – present
Mike Bisaha – present
Dennis Rosenfeld – present
Rik Shafer – absent

Management Present

Bonita Vandall, LCAM, CMCA, AMS, CBA, PCAM from The Wright Community Management, LLC. was present as well as other unit owners in the room and zoom meeting.

Proof of Notice of Meeting

The Notice and Agenda was confirmed by email to all owners and placed on the bulletin board.

By By proper motion by Mike Bisaha, seconded by Marc Larochelle the meeting minutes of November 18, 2024 were unanimously approved as presented.

Management Report

Bonita Vandall reported the fire inspections, back flow inspections and fire alarm inspections are now on schedule. Fire Sprinklers and backflow inspections are scheduled for 9/16 each year; standpipe hoses and fire pump are annual. Unit 201 has hired an attorney to file claim on the association concerning their request that the parking canopy be removed from the side of the building. The Corporate Transparency Act was discussed, the power washing of the pool deck, sidewalks and seawall walk was completed and a reminder of the 4 hour certification class by board members is needed 90 days after being elected or in advance of the election.

Financial Report

Sharon Dowling and Marc Larochelle reported on the financial condition of the community. We were still within budget at the October but by the end of November we are about $7600 over budget mostly due to plumbing issues experienced in the 2 stack and replacing the pool pit hot water tank.

Old Business

Painting Committee Update

Joe Dembek reported five bids with references that had been received and the attorney will be asked to review the contract of the vendor selected. We are hopeful to have the work started in the first quarter of 2025 and the job is expected to take 6 – 8 weeks. Sharon Dowling further discussed the paint color selections.

Landscape Refresh

Sharon Dowling reported the landscaping refresh had been completed by Natural Greenscapes.

Pool Pavers and Seawall Power Washing

Reported previously by manager.

Pool Rules

The revised Rules and Regulation were reviewed and discussed. At this time the only section to be addressed will be the Smoking or Vaping matter. By proper motion by Mike Bisaha, seconded by Sharon Dowling the following was approved: Smoking or vaping is prohibited around the pool area and in the pool. Please locate at the north end of sea wall where chairs are available. Proper disposal of smoking debris is required and no debris is to be disposed of on the property grounds.

Water Access on Catwalk and Roof

Sharon Dowling reported the quote that was approved last year went up an additional $300 to extend the water access to the roof; she will schedule the water access installation on the catwalks and the roof. Hoses will be placed on each floor.

New Business

Fencing Option for South Side vs New Plantings

Marc Larochelle and Sharon Dowling met with Superior Fencing to investigate putting a fence up along the Aloha side. Superior Fencing recommended a company they use to prepare the area and to remove the current plants but we have not made contact yet. Further discussions are needed to determine whether fencing or planting new greenery is the best choice. No matter which direction is taken, we need to have a discussion with The Aloha.

2025 Maintenance and 2025 Insurance/Loan Assessment Final Amounts

Sharon Dowling announced the final maintenance and assessment amounts are expected to be received any day from the accounting firm and coupon booklets will be delivered soon.

Board Member Applications

Sharon Dowling encouraged owners to consider running for the board. Board applications are due January 3, 2025 by 5pm. Those running for the board were reminded to take the 4 hour certification class as required by the state.

Open Forum

The new cleaner, Manuel, was reported to be doing a good job with no complaints.

Adjournment

There being no further business to be brought before the Board, by proper motion by Joe Dembek, seconded by Dennis Rosenfeld the meeting was adjourned at 6:22 PM.