Actions of the Board
May 15, 2003
to September 9, 2003
Landscaping
· Added two new zones to the irrigation system to provide better coverage to the Mignatti drainage basin and the area behind building 10.
· Repaired all sprinkler system damage caused by the township and forwarded invoice to township for payment.
· All sprinklers checked and adjusted for best coverage
· Removed several dead and/or problem trees from the property.
· Replaced several shrubs that were dead or dying and re-staked those that could be saved. Landscaper to replace, at his expense, several newer shrubs that have since died.
· Cleaned up rubbish and construction debris in several areas of the property
· Weed control, pesticide and fertilizer applied to all lawn areas in preparation for fall seeding and sod.
· Lime applied to all lawn areas.
· Two tree experts have been consulted about the Bradford Pear and other trees on the Miller side that are in distress. Awaiting bids from both of them.
· Mulched all common landscaping beds on the property and added tree rings and bed edging to selected elements
· Landscaper performed emergency removal of very large braches that had fallen from trees on 2 occasions in one week.
Siding/Roofing
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Made minor repairs to several roofs
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Made minor repairs to several areas of siding/aluminum
coil
Drainage Project
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Six meetings with Township Engineering Department to
work out schedule for completing crawlspace inspections.
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Numerous phone calls to all home owners, on the Miller side,
who had not had their crawl spaces inspected. More than 150 phone calls.
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Coordinated all remaining homeowners with engineers by
date and time on an ongoing basis.
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Out of 47 units 42 have been inspected and the
remaining 5 we were unable to gain access to-for one reason or other.
Covenants Committee
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Ten second violation notice letters sent to homeowners.
Pool Removal
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Filed suit against the Mignatti Companies regarding the
pool. Update letter sent to the 47 original unit owners advising them of same.
Miscellaneous
· Published and distributed July 2003 newsletter.
· Repaired water main break in front of two Mignatti units
· Repaired fence behind building 10 and installed thorn bushes and “No Trespassing”sign to help prevent future vandalism and trespassing.
· Made repairs to the supporting piers of a Miller unit that were identified by an inspector as being improperly constructed.
· Re-contracted with Ozane for termite warranty service.
· Treated the exterior of the front of building 10 for ant infestation.
· Moved a privacy divider fence that was improperly installed by the developer.
· Replaced a privacy divider fence that had been vandalized
· Replaced an older privacy divider fence that had completely deteriorated.
· One unit serviced for removal of bats from under the roof trim.
· Hole in driveway repaired at one unit.
Web Site
· Updated FY2003 financial report on the web site to include post period adjustments
· Updated current financial reports on the web site at the end of May, June, July and August.
· Added July 2003 newsletter to web site.
· Updated the meeting announcements on the web site for the July and September meetings.
· Added May's meeting minutes to the web site.
· Added May's actions of the board to the web site.
Financial
· Opened new savings account yielding 1.7% interest. Our old savings account was down to .5% interest.
· Prepared financial reports for the July and September board meetings.
· Prepared and distributed account statements for all 95 units.
· Judgment against a delinquent unit owner was vacated as a result of a bankruptcy filing. The homeowner’s chapter 13 plan will reimburse the Association on a dollar for dollar basis over a period of five years.
· Completed 6 condo questionnaires for sale and refinance closings with various financial institutions.
Administrative
· Transcribed the minutes of the May and July board meetings
· Copies of minutes made for distribution.
· Fielded 40 calls from various sources.
· Fielded more than 525 e-mails from various homeowners, Board members, vendors, etc.
· Wrote 19 letters to various homeowners in response to inquiries, notes, calls, etc.
· Published and distributed July newsletter.