KALORAMA PLACE CONDOMINIUM Board Members:
Kevin O’Reagan
Frances Hardy
Judi Gold
Ray Pasi Management Company: David Castleberry, TBM President Kevin O’Reagan opened the meeting at 7:15pm. The main agenda item was discussion of the budget. The trashcan at the 1910 Kalorama Pl. mailboxes is constantly overflowing and will be removed. No other mailboxes have a trashcan. Budget
As part of the management report, David noted that expenditures under general repairs had gone way over the budgeted amount of $15,000. As of September 2005, the repairs costs have been just over $76,000 with a projected total cost of just over $100,000. The special assessment had been levied to deal with wood rot repair but the actual needs/costs was beyond the estimate. It was noted that the money was spent on necessary repairs but must be explained to the homeowners. The line item 3311 is for miscellaneous costs and does not provide for an explanation of the use of funds.Judi moved and Frances seconded a motion to provide a subset explanation for this year under general repairs as an unanticipated expense and have the budget reflect subset line items under general repairs so the Board can track expenditures and the owners will be better able to understand the costs. The motion passed 4-0. Judi raised the question of replacing the current ladders that go to the building roofs. David noted that the changes would have to be made because of safety needs. David will provide cost estimates on replacing the existing ladders. David asked the Board about continuing to pay for outside window washing. Frances moved and Kevin seconded a motion to have the windows washed once a year, in the spring. The motion passed 4-0. Frances asked about repaving the driveway. David indicated it is scheduled to be repaved in 2006 and should be a line item in the 2006 budget. Judi asked about costs for special keys to the common garages and bicycle cage. David said the cost of security keys (not cloneable) would be about $3600. These keys would also have to be made available for people with cable access in the garage. New locks would also have to be made. The discussion then turned to the possibility of a FOB an electronic key (as hotels use) and the Board asked David to get some estimates. There was no vote on a specific plan. Pavers
This item was continued from the 9-27 Board meeting when the Board approved replacing the grass on 19th Street where nothing will grow. Judi had been in touch with Councilman Graham's office and they had a three-way conversation with a Public Works staff member. Denschfield was to work through the Public Works Department to expedite the process. David indicated that it still was difficult and asked if we wanted to continue to pursue it. Frances noted that over the years a number of owners/residents had complained about the situation. Judi also noted that the Board had already voted to move ahead with this project and suggested that if Denschfield or any others involved with the project continued to have difficulty with the permits to call her. Parking Spots
Kalorama Place attorneys presented an opinion noting that as the current by-laws read, an owner is allowed to sell a parking spot separately from the residential unit. The Board asked David to have the attorneys draft language for an amendment to the by-laws to prohibit such sales in the future. Delinquencies
Formal letters were sent to owners behind in their condo/parking fees. As of the Board meeting 10-28 there were only two outstanding delinquencies. Satellite TV Reception
The Board has received an opinion from the Kalorama Place attorneys noting that the FCC has stated that balconies such as those in this complex are limited common access and therefore satellite dishes must be allowed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 Respectfully Submitted Judi Gold | 
