KALORAMA PLACE CONDOMINIUM
Board Members:
Kevin O’Reagan–President
Judi Gold
Frances Hardin
Ray Pasi
Jeff Branter
Elaine Brenner
Management Company: David Castleberry, TBM
President Kevin O’Reagan opened the meeting at 7:20pm.
He noted that the by-laws currently say there can be a maximum of five board members (section 3.4 page13). Since Jeff Branter was the last elected to the Board, his name would be withdrawn as a Board member and he would be a non-voting advisory board member.
It was agreed to put an amendment to the homeowners to change language to have up to seven members.
The next order of business was the election of officers, again pursuant to the By-Laws:
Without dissent
President—Kevin O'Regan
Vice President—Frances Hardin
Secretary/Treasurer—Judi Gold
Manager's Report
Repairs:
David reported that the Titan project was near completion.
Jeff noted that he thought they did a bad job and did not clean up. David said he would make sure all was cleaned up as they finished.
Jeff asked about how the work list is put together and who determines the priorities.
David said that the entire list of needs was given to Titan and they determined how to complete the project.
Jeff then asked about making sure owners get information on the time-line for work on their property. He noted that owners that do not sit in on Board meetings, don't get information and therefore don't actually know if work will be done. He also said that wood rot should be a bigger priority.
Security:
The digital recorder has been moved from inside the cage in Kevin's parking spot.
Garage Keys:
David said he didn't think we needed special new garage keys, as the break-ins had nothing to do with the pedestrian doors. There was discussion about replacing all the common keys since this had not been done for a long time. Frances moved and Ray seconded a motion to replace all the common keys after David presents the Board with options on the type of key and costs. The Board agreed this would be an email vote once the options have been reviewed.
Animals:
At the annual meeting of the Homeowners on November 28, Kevin reported that the Board voted to change the Condominium rules to allow no more than two pets per unit that combined did not weigh more than 50 lbs. The Board of Directors has the authority to make this rule. This action caused a lot of discussion and controversy and the Board agreed to revisit the issue.
The main argument focused on the total weight since some homeowners had large dogs and others had bought their units with the understanding they could have a large animal. While the rules do state that to have more than one animal the Board must give approval it is unclear how often this has been used or enforced. There was other general comment.
Jeff suggested we try to get knowledge of how the homeowners feel (no vote) about the issue through a mailing, email or other communication. While the Board makes the final decision it might help to ask the homeowners in advance of a new vote.
No decision or recommendations for the homeowners was made.
Parking Spots:
This was another controversial issue at the Homeowners' Annual meeting. While the zoning laws and therefore building permit required one spot per unit, that is not a local issue since the complex is complete.
Frances noted that there was one deed for the two pieces of property, which seemed to indicate that the unit and parking spot go together. We are a community and we need to look at what is best for the entire community.
Kevin noted that he had not changed his mind one "iota" and that as the Board we decide on these issues.
Options were then discussed
- Prohibiting all sales/rentals would be the easiest, but might also affect those within the complex who wanted to rent their spaces to another homeowner. If the deed covers both properties then can it be divided.
- Another suggestion was to limit the sale/rental only to those who own a unit in the complex. This is current practice.
- If restrictions are to be made, are current owners grandfathered in–allowed to sell or rent to anyone?
The Board agreed to ask our lawyers for further details on our options and potential liabilities.
Outside
One of the owners has a storm door on the outside of his unit and this violates not only Condominium rules, but also Historic District rules. Efforts have been made to convince the owner to get rid of the door, but no action has been taken.
Satellite Dishes
Kevin noted that FCC language allows dishes on limited property but the Board can place limits on where and how it can be placed. The currently exists one dish which many of the Board members think id to visible.
Note: After the meeting Judi discovered that permission within the Historic District for a storm door that was basically glass with no adornments was generally given. The Historic District also has rules on dishes more than 2 ft in diameter.
Any further restrictions would be part of the by-laws of the Association.
No action was taken on this item.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Judi Gold
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