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all to Order
President Joe Morris called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in unit 109. Present were Board Members Joe Morris, Adrienne Simenhoff, John Doolittle, Mike Silverstein and Elizabeth VanderPutten; Property Manager Walter Krolman; and for a portion of the meeting unit owner Eileen Collins.
reasurer’s Report
As of May 31, net cash available was $402,975. Income for the year through May was $368,113 and expenditures were $327,515 for a year-to-date surplus of $40,598.
Operating expenses for the year through May were $27,079 under budget. Electricity was $1,257 over budget, despite the fact that the weather was rather moderate. Gas/Heating was $6,096 under budget.
Current capital reserves were $344,946. Capital expenditures for May included $40,000 for lobby renovations and $8,267 for payment on the chiller.
A new 3-year CD was opened for $40,000 at 6.31%. The Board agreed to roll over a CD that matured July 15 at the same institution, New South. The yield will be 5.75% for a six month CD.
Mike Silverstein, Treasurer, Unit 811
ction Items
Air-conditioning
The Board discussed two issues: 1) is the unit working correctly when it works and 2) is it working optimally. Unit owner Eileen Collins stated that she is not getting cold air or at least as much as she had in the past in her unit. Walter Krolman reported that the unit was off-line or not working at capacity four times since installation. On three occasions, both compressors were shut down, the last on Tuesday, July 13th. Repairs were made. However, Collins reported that on particularly on moderate days the unit is not providing sufficient cooling. The discussion identified a number of possibilities including the computerized controls, water temperature, or circulation may not be providing sufficient cooling on hot days.
The Board asked the property manager to have the building engineer lower the water temperature, check the circulation in the 02 tier and the particular fans in Collins's unit.
Residents are asked to let the Property Manager know if there are particular problems so that he can trouble shoot the system.
Lobby Renovations
Kudos
The Board discussed with pleasure the incredible level of cooperation by the residents of the Lauren during the renovation period. The staff have also done an excellent job of keeping the place as clean and organized as possible during this time and handling the extra work of covering the side doors during part of the renovation. The Board did ask if inexpensive carpeting or its equivalent could be put in the elevators to reduce the amount of tracking of dirt to the upper hallways. Georgetown design will look into this.
Sidewalk
Matt Gifford and Mokhless Al-Harari reported on the progress of the lobby renovation. The work is on time in most areas. However, the permit to put the paving bricks in the front of the building has not yet been approved by the D.C. Corporate Counsel where it has been for six weeks. The sidewalk work could begin within two weeks, but there is no guarantee of when the permit will be issued.
Elevator
Georgetown design also presented some additional designs for the elevator. The challenge is picking material that is long lasting and a color that complements both the lobby and the upper floors. The Board approved of the wall covering presented, pending seeing a larger sample to ensure color compatibility.
The Board discussed how the plates for the elevators could be improved. This is technically a difficult issue. The Board agreed to keep the planned mirrors.
Mailbox
Georgetown design presented some ideas for the public mailbox. The mailbox will be installed flush to the wall. The Board approved a laminated new unit, which was the least expensive option and also should be the most durable.
Front Office Ledges
The next item was the ledges in the front of the office. The choices were refinishing the wood or putting in marble that matches the new lobby. The Board approved the marble.
The Board also approved some minor changes in the design of the office, including lights and floor and the installation of a ceiling conduit in the work area. The Board also agreed to install another handrail (on the right side going down).
Security on the Roof
The Board discussed various incidents on the roof during the July 4th fireworks display. Some visitors were leaning against the railing while standing on the flower boxes. There was considerable drinking and use of glass on the roof. The Board asked the Property Manager to procure permanent plastic signs warning against leaning against the railing. The Board also asked that the Gardening Committee plant bushes in the boxes along the front wall. Finally, the Board will consider hiring a uniformed guard on July 4th to avoid further problems.
There were no committee reports.
tatus Review and Discussion Items
There were no review and discussion items.
roperty Manager's Report
Bus Idling
Per Board instructions, the Property Manager spoke with Henry Newsome, General Manager of the Embassy Square hotel. Mr. Newsome stated the practice would be eliminated. Buses would idle only long enough to load and unload passengers. Should further violations be noticed, Lauren residents are asked to call the Embassy Front Desk at 202-659-9000
Year 2000
The Property Manager is contacting all vendors to see if there will be problems. The elevator and HVAC companies have stated that there are no problems that will affect the Lauren.
ew Business
There was no new business
The next meeting of the Board will be September 2, 1998 at 7:00 PM in Unit 109.
Owners and residents are welcome.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15. Executive session followed.
Respectfully Submitted, Elizabeth VanderPutten, Secretary Home: (202) 822-9281 eavanderp@yahoo.com
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