Riverside Terrace
Board Meeting Minutes
August 19, 2024
Certifying of Quorum & Call to Order
President, Sharon Dowling called the meeting to order at 5:03 PM, quorum present.
Roll Call
Sharon Dowling – present
Peter Tedone – present
Joe Dembek – present
Marc Larochelle – present
Mike Bisaha – absent
Dennis Rosenfeld – present
Rik Shafer – present (late)
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 zoom meeting.
Proof of Notice of Meeting
Notice and Agenda were confirmed by email to all owners last Friday.
By proper motion by Marc Larochelle, seconded by Joe Dembek the meeting minutes of July 15, 2024 were unanimously approved as presented.
Management Report
Bonita Vandall reported most items are on the agenda and will be addressed as the meeting progresses.
Financial Report
Marc Larochelle stated the association is not spending more than they are taking in and are ahead YTD by around $6000. Sharon reported the financial reports are now up to date with Juda Eskew & Associates.
Old Business
Leaking Skylights
Paul Bange Roofing has advised it would be this week depending on weather for the repair of one and the possible replacement of the other.
Unit 201 Water Leak
The exterior repair was completed by L&J Property Maintenance. Management will enquire as to if the painting was completed on the repairs.
Cat Walk Tile Repair
It was reported the tiles should be completed this week by L&J Property Maintenance that includes a few tiles on floor 3 and 7 to be addressed and one outside 402. Unit 301 has an inset entrance with tile and one such tile is loose. This was relayed to the vendor.
Painting Committee Update
Joe Dembek reported the corrected mockup with the catwalk ceiling color should be done by the end of the week. There will be a meeting scheduled to vote concerning the color choice after the September meeting.
Pool Bathroom Door Replacement Update
We are waiting on additional bids for a metal and/or fiberglass door and frame. The Board reviewed an estimate for a wood frame and door at $1800 and one bid for a fiberglass door and frame at $2500.
Insurance Renewal Update
Sharon Dowling reported there is an expected 28% increase and information will be sent to the board members soon as the insurance renews 8/28/24 and Flood renews on 10/25/24.
New Business
New Cleaner, Tamika
Sharon Dowling introduced the new cleaning person at the community due to Sandra moving back to NY.
Electrical Work: Outdoor Back Area, Social Room
Dennis Rosenfeld reported the electrical work was completed at the back including the two storage rooms for GFIs, Lights and added outlets. GFIs added around the pool canopy and capped off pool outlets. A small panel was added to include the social room lights, TV, outlets, microwave, and refrigerator to run when the generator kicks in during a power outage.
North Stairway Lighting Issue
Sharon Dowling reported Blue Water Electric found water intrusion that caused the outage. About 100 feet of conduit needs replaced.
Pool Railing Covers
Sharon Dowling reported that covers for the pool ladder railings were ordered and Mike Bisaha will be installing them. Joe Dembek recommended getting the covers due to how hot the railings get in the heat of the summer.
New Gas Grill
There is a new gas grill, and everyone was asked to please take care of it – by cleaning it afterwards, etc.
SIRS Preliminary Report
Sharon Dowling reported a meeting was held with UES Engineering and the draft report was reviewed with requested changes. There will be another meeting scheduled to review once again before it becomes final by the engineer, and board members will be advised.
Open Forum
Peter Tedone reminded the board of including the rusted fittings on the doors, hinges, etc., when painting the building. Sharon Dowling reported that since the meeting with TKE Elevator nothing had been done and they were provided a time frame of doing the required repairs by the end of August. There was considerable discussion concerning the cancellation of the contract and possible legal ramifications.
Adjournment
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, by proper motion by Sharon Dowling, seconded by Marc Larochelle the meeting was adjourned at 5:51 PM.
