2023-08-14-Board Meeting

Board
Anthony Russo
Elias Schwartz
Lance Kuba
Henry Schnierer
Eugene Haber
Antonio Martins
Alan Wachman

Others attending:

HCMC-Mgt. Co.-Angelina Thomas

The meeting was called to order at 7:19 PM.

Discussion ensued regarding a unit owner’s inquiry as to whether the individual trash bins are for the sole use of each unit and whether other owners can dispose of trash in any bin.  It was discussed that unit owners should have sole use and that the Board may consider placing an overflow bin at the meeting room.

Discussion regarding a broken sprinkler valve behind building 1 as the system was flooding the grass areas in the front of the building.  HCMC advised that it had contacted Espana to make the necessary repairs.  

Chris Abbot joined the meeting at 7:35 PM.

Discussion ensued regarding whether the annual meeting would be on Zoom or in person.  A motion was made, seconded, and passed to hold the meeting via Zoom so that all unit owners can attend that are not at the community.  There will be an opportunity for Unit owners to ask questions during new and old business.  There was one Board member in opposition and thought the meeting should be in person.  It was discussed that Election Buddy would be used to host the fully anonymous voting.  HCMC will inquire with Election Buddy if it has the capability for adding in write-in candidates should the need arrive.  Both Christopher Abbott the Condominium’s legal counsel and Mindy Stark the Condominium’s account will be present at the meeting.  Ms. Stark will address the community first.  

Discussion ensued regarding the unapproved front door installation fine imposed on Mrs. O’Connor.  The Board has reached out to Mrs. O’Connor and offered a hearing.  A motion was made, seconded, and passed with one objection to adjourning the hearing with Ms. O’Connor for three weeks while the Board reviews the work done. The work must be consistent with the application for renovation submitted.  The Board would also like to know if a permit was obtained, if necessary, as required by the building department.  In addition, the Board has asked HCMC to add photos of the approved style doors to the renovation package.

There was discussion regarding legal counsel’s request to increase their hourly rates to $300 per  hour.   A motion was made, seconded, and passed unanimously to continue to retain Christopher Abbott at the increased rate.   

Mr.  Abbott left the meeting at 8:50 PM.

Mr. Russo and Mr. Martins updated the Board of their meeting with Sandpebble Construction Management regarding the Master Plan.  There is further negotiations required regarding a possible engagement with them as well as the other required vendors.  Mr. Martins will continue to negotiate and will advise the Board as more information is available.  

The Board would like to continue to meet weekly on Monday evenings via Zoom. 

The meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.