          | KALORAMA PLACE CONDOMINIUM
Present:
Christopher Anderson
Frances Hardin
Kevin O'Reagan
Richard Poole
Bethany Velasco
Davis Castlebury, TBM
12 KP residents
Board and Attendee Introdutions
Board President Kevin O’Reagan began the meeting at 7:00 p.m. by introducing Board members. Tilton Bernstein representative David Castleberry took resident attendance by name and unit number. Ongoing and Projected Repairs
Wood rot within the complex and its many implications.
David outlined a bid to repair wood rot within the complex. Work would be phased in, according to the severity of the problem—at a cost of $18,236 this year. Phase I and areas of reported complaints would receive initial attention. All soffits throughout KP would be replaced under this plan.
The Board voted to accept the bid as part of a multi-year, phased–in repair schedule at the end of the meeting.
"Spalling" (i.e., delaminating) of the precast concrete porches and stairways caused by corrosion
of the metal posts that are embedded in the concrete.
David indicated that this is an issue that will need to be addressed. Balcony Repair
Approximately $6K more work needs to be done on this project. Painting
David indicated Chesapeake Painting will return to correct inconsistencies in painting of metal railings and doors. $15,5K has been spent to date on a $35K bid, and progress is deliberately slow to maximize funds available. Please email David if the painting at your unit/area is not to satisfaction, david@tiltonbernstein.com.
Trash Pick-Up
Bowies Trash Service will continue to service KP, but David arranged for them to pick up on Tuesdays and Fridays. Recyclables will continue to be picked up on Mondays. FY 03 Audit
Kevin indicated that the Board received a draft of FYO3 audit and will distribute a summary to residents.
Security
Board outlined options for a security surveillance system in the garages. Options include: Electronic Key Card, Video Surveillance - average cost is $7K, and Mirrors. Board will determine a plan and present to residents. If anything happens in the garages please report this to David at the above email address. Garage Clutter
Residents are asked to contain their belongings to their own parking space and not infringe upon neighbor’s space. David will walk through garages and note egregious examples. Landscaping
According to Chris Anderson, work by T&J has "stalled". There continue to be concerns regarding the company's following-through on its commitments. Chris will contact T&J representatives to discuss the remaining work to be done. Miscellaneous
Satellite dishes
Resident requests to install a satellite dish on the premises must be made in writing to the KP Board and must follow explicit rules. Contact the Board for rules. Storm doors
A homeowner who had installed a storm door without seeking prior approval of the Board was in attendance, in order to argue on behalf of keeping it. The gentleman was respectfully reminded that (per Section 5.7 of the KP By-Laws), unauthorized storm doors and other such alterations are not allowed. Residents must request approval for any changes from the Board prior to proceeding with any change of this type.
The Board agreed to further consider the gentleman's request for allowing the door and will vote on the issue at a later date. It will then share its decision with all unit owners. If the decision is to allow for this particular alteration, the Board will formally request a variance to proceed with the alteration, which the Board believes is required from the District of Columbia government regarding guidelines for new construction in historic districts.
The Board will vote on this issue in closed session. Meeting Schedule
The next meeting will be held on October 13, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in Frances Hardin’s home at 2413 20th Street, #5. The annual meeting will take place on November 10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Bethany Velasco
Kalorama Place home page
|
