SANTA MONICA CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING, JUNE 3, 2013 Present: Directors, Alinda Montfort, Nan Bifield, Barbara Tuson, Sheila Gervais, Michael Donlon (via SKYPE). Members: David Tuson, Veronica Skopp Association Services: Michael Schloss 1. Acceptance of Minutes of Meeting held on May 6, 2013. Motion in favor, Michael Donlon, Second Sheila Gervais. Vote; unanimously in favor of acceptance. 2. President’s Report: The president introduced site manager, Michael Schloss. Thanks to those who worked on the Citizens Insurance issue. 3. Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer reported that Turquoise Engineering had been paid in full for work performed: 25% on site walk; 25% on presentation of scope of work. The total contract was for $9,000 with $4,500 remaining which would not be paid upon termination of contract. One unit was in foreclosure going for Final Judgment on July 27, 2013. The Treasurer explained the procedure for default on fees: after ten days a letter was sent from the Board and if there was a further default, the resident was sent to the Attorney. In the case of the one unit in foreclosure, this case had gone to Mediation and the owner had defaulted on the payment agreement. 4. Insurance Renewal: Michael Schloss reported that renewal of the wind policy by Citizens was contingent on our undertaking the concrete restoration outlined in their report. 5. Engineering: It was reported that Turquoise Engineering should be terminated. It was important that an engineer was available at all times once the concrete restoration is underway and Riza Altan of Turquoise had informed the Board he was not able to be available once the project was begun in the coming weeks. The Attorney would send a letter of termination. Motion in favor of termination, Barbara Tuson; Second, Nan Bifield. Vote unanimously in favor, including Robert Ladd via written document. Hiring of new engineer: It was reported that BP (Brownie) Turenski had agreed to take over engineering of the concrete restoration project, using Turquoise’s scope of work. The initial fee is $9,000. Michael Donlon stated he had been present via SKYPE at all the discussions regarding engineering and construction issues and was impressed with the new engineer. The Secretary informed the meeting that the engineer would set up a meeting with residents before work began, to alert them to the project, and explain any issues of ongoing inconvenience. Motion to hire BP Turenski, Michael Donlon; Second, Nan Bifield. Vote: unanimously in favor, including Robert Ladd via written document. 6. Concrete Resoration: New Contractor. Maxim Construction had been selected to carry out the concrete restoration per Citizens Report and Turquoise Engineering scope of work. Cost: $34,000. Once the new Engineer had drawn up a permit package, Maxim would obtain permits. It is hoped work can start before the end of June. Motion to accept bid of $34,000 and hire Maxim Construction made by Michael Donlon, Second, Barbara Tuson. Vote: unanimously in favor, including Robert Ladd via written document. 7. Old Business: Bike Racks: Amy Perodeau was not present at the meeting to present her findings. Face Book Page: Peter Zahn was not present at the meeting to present his findings. Barbara Tuson reported that Santa Monica does have a Facebook page set up by Peter and residents should sign up as friends. 8. Certification of New Board: Alinda Montfort, Nan Bifield and Barbara Tuson signed Certificates. Robert Ladd had signed before he left for Michigan. Sheila Gervais demurred signing until she had consulted with Alinda regarding an Agreement Sheila had made with her brother. The Secretary would send Certificates for signing to Michael Donlon and Peter Zahn. These must be signed and returned within 90 days of election of Directors. 9. Other Business: Michael Donlon mentioned that Richard White writes articles on condominium matters under the heading: Condo Line in the Miami Herald and in syndication. Nan stated that we do cut these articles out and keep them for information. 10. Next Meeting: The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 15, 2013 at 6:30 pm. 11. Motion to Adjourn: Motion in favor: Sheila Gervais, Second: Barbara Tuson. Unanimously accepted. Meeting adjourned at 7:08 pm
Posted on: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:11:26 +0000
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