Village Association Directors 2008 Meeting Minutes

   03/11/08

 

Logistics:

Date:         Tuesday January 29th, 2008

Time:        7:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET

Location:  Conf Call and Unit 227

 

Primary Objective:    Scheduling Maintenance Tasks & Contractors for 2008

 

Attendees:

   Joe Boylan:    Village Property Agent, present

   Joe Kareivis:   Village Director, present

   Mike Nielsen:  Village Director, present

   Dave Parot:     Village Director, not present, no proxy

   Mike Brigham: Village Director, present

   Kurt Ries:        Village Director -present

 

Quorum established at 80 %

 

Minutes:

 

Review of current financials:

Village financials, pretty much on track with budget in all categories, with the exception of Snow Removal and Sprinkler System repair. We do expect our reserves to recover in 2008/2009 as there are no major capital expense projects planned until the vinyl siding loan is paid off and roofing project begins.

   -See Village web site for details

 

Delinquent Fees and Invoicing

One owner is a QTR behind in Assoc. fees for awhile now, Joe B is aggressively pursuing.

 

 

Village decision making process:

   -Keeping Owners informed

   -Village web site, email list, and memos

   -Ensuring we address owners wishes and concerns

   -Continue to promote a sense of community

 

We cannot fix what we are not aware of:

The Village Owners Forum, maintains two lists, posted to our Village web site, if your concerns/suggestions are not on these lists it is not being addressed and you need to notify us.

   -This includes Directors

 

   Committee Action Items/Owners Forum Open Issues List:

   A list of concerns, suggestions and solutions from the unit owners

 

   Maintenance Task List:

   A list of building maintenance task needs for our complexes

 

On a weekly bases the Village Directors discuss these tasks with our Property Agent, Joe Boylan and because of the quantity, available resources and costs we:

   -Prioritize the tasks

   -Balance the action with the finances and resources available at the moment

   -Assign actions to board/committee members and/or property agent

 

Why these tasks aren’t complete:

The directors have been inundated in Assoc. tasks, many of the lower priority tasks we have not gotten to because of funding, resources and time constraints. We need your cooperation and help on the various committees in motion.

 

2008 Proposed Major Village Maintenance Tasks

 

1.) Water Aprons Below Ramps

 

Summary of drainage action plans:

To mitigate water drainage into our complex

    -07/31/06 Parking lot was graded and resurfaced, to mitigate storm water run off into bldgs

    -Building B shed was removed

    -Building B new retaining wall put in place with additional drain apron

    -Assoc. worked with resort and town to replace, clean out and enhance storm water drainage affecting Village

    -Assoc. ensures drains and culverts are clear of debris each spring

 

To mitigate standing water

   -Acquired estimates on gutters

   -Contractor indicating majority of the problems are from water run off of the ramps and not water run off of the building

   -Gutter are still on our maintenance task list, however the owners voted to budget for the water apron enhancement work first and then evaluate the need for gutters

 

Need better drainage to drains under ramp

      -01/02/06 Joe B getting bid from Todd

 

01/30/07 Joe B picked up task to work with Todd Fourier on bid est and for removing rock wall

   -Need to look at water aprons for both bldg, not just bldg B 2nd ramp

 

09/13/07 Todd provided est for bld B, $1,700

   -Bld B showing drainage to stream not drain

 

-09/17/07 Todd providing Bld A quote

   -11/16/07 Todd completed bldg A drainage updates ~$750

 

2.) Building B rock wall fell apart

 Need permanent fix

   -01/31/06 This is probably not in the budget for 2006

   -05/11/06 John Herr looking to cut bank back

 

01/30/07 Joe B picked up task to work with Todd Fourier on bid est for removing rock wall along with Bldg B drain apron efforts

 

01/29/08 Joe B working with Todd Fourier on bid est for removing rock wall along with Bldg B drain apron efforts

 

3.) Rain Gutters

   -3rd floor gutters only?

   -Maintenance issues?

   -Were would gutter run off be directed to?

 

12/06/05 Kurt and Joe B discussed for item at annual meeting

   -12/06/06 Joe B to get gross est. for 3rd floor gutters and effort involved     

   -01/31/06 $4 - $5 dollars a foot, $4k-5k

   -01/31/06 Estimate Bldg A & B installed 3rd floor only w/ down spouts $4-$5k

   -01/31/06 This is probably not in the budget for 2006

 

01/30/07 Not pursuing at this time

   -Does not appear to correct any water infiltration issues

   -Does not appear to correct any water pooling issue

   -Water pooling under ramps not bldg

   -Ground grading water apron upgrades around bldgs already started

   -On-going additional cost for maintenance

 

 01/29/08 Joe B to get new estimates and advice on value add

 

4. Laundry Room Improvements

    -12/11/05 Gap in sheet rock from pipes/wires

    -12/11/05 Gap in sheet rock around floor moldings

     -Discussion for our 01/31/06 directors meeting

   -01/03/06 Joe B caulked/repaired gaps ect...

   -01/31/06 Joe B has done several improvements already

 

01/30/07 not pursing at this, will evaluate budget/need again in fall 2007

01/29/08 not pursing at this, will evaluate budget/need again in fall 2008

 

5.) Trash/Recycling Sheds Improvements

New exterior/interior walls/floor?

More bins?

   -01/31/06 Joe B has done several improvements already

 

11/14/06 need sign in trash room no fireplace ash in trash a major fire hazard, use ash can

   -01/02/07 Joe B checking for better signs/ more noticeable

   -01/30/07 posted permanent signs

 

01/30/07 Joe B picked up task to investigate installing door on recycle side

   -Need actual costs, but probably around $300 for installation of door

   -Probably would need floor to install door

 

01/29/08 not pursing at this, will evaluate budget/need again in fall 2008

 

6.)  Outside Unit Light Fixtures

 Light replaced in 2002, with fixtures not holding up to the salt of outdoor use.

   -Lights are currently intact, structurally sound and purely cosmetic damage

   -Kurt discussed with Joe K 08/11/03 and we are not going to replace at this time

 

01/30/07 Not pursuing at this time

01/29/08 not pursing at this, will evaluate budget/need again in fall 2008

 

7.) Budget for New Roof

    -Start in earnest to build reserves to cover for new roof in 3-5 years

    -06/14/06 Roofer coming out

   -06/14/06 Roofer getting bid for new roofs and timeline

   -Timeline we have 5-10 years, if both sides are architectural

*** Need Roof replacement quotes

 

 06/14/06 Roofer getting bid for new roofs and timeline

 

01/30/07 Joe B is currently working with two roofing contractors for estimates

   -Roof was replaced around 1995 for about $21,500

   -Need to wait for snow to clear so they can get on roof

 

05/07/07 David Dupont estimating $60k to replace roof

   -At these costs standing seam roof is an attractive option

   -Includes 30yr shingles, removing old shingles, does not include any needed plywood replacement

   -07/21/07 David  Dupont completed misc, roof repairs

   -5-10 years left on the roof, does have some punking but not bad

   -Roof is staggered, could phase in, do hot spots first

   -03/12/08 Joe B getting est for standing seam roof

 

7.) Porch / Railing repairs

     -2001 porch railing caps were replaced

    -12/29/06 Kurt spoke to John H to provide list of repairs to Joe B

    -01/02/07 this is not an approved task as of yet

 

01/30/07 Joe B picked up task to do walk around with John Heir and make recommendations to board on what should and should not be done

   -Need to prioritize tasks 1.) has to be done, 2.) nice to done, and 3.) not a priority

 

09/05/07 Joe B mentioned #221 and #126 decks are the worst

   -$400-$500 each to repair

   -Joe suggested to do just those decks now

   -Kurt needs a complete deck inv of repairs

   -09/05/07 Contractors indicating entire decks do not need to be replaced, just 2 joists & railings

 

09/25/07 Joe B Inventory

   -#221 & #126 should be priority

   -#125 needs boards and spindles

   -#124 needs boards on deck. 

   -#123 needs boards and spindles

   -#222 needs a few spindles

 

11/15/07 Dave working with contractors for written quotes

   -To be completed spring 2008

    -Do not want to replace decks, patch repairs only

    -Dave will let Joe B know of contractor pricing and schedule

    -02/05/08 no updates

    -03/11/08 Joe B following up John Herr for repairs

 

8.) 09/18/07 Mike B investigating Moving Rock in Parking Lot

  -What are we going to with it, move to lawn, remove from property?

  -Park lot may need to resurfaced in the area where the rock was

  -Delays in deploying as contractor finding it a problem to move such a large/heavy object

  -10/25/07 Mike B maybe resort can move, following up w/ Neumann

  -Probably deploying summer/fall 2008

  -01/29/08 adding to 2008/09 budget, est $500 mv rock, $200 to resurface area??

 

9.) Exterior Painting

Miscellaneous exterior painting needed

Joe B has contracted to John Herr for spring/summer of 2008

 

10.) Carbon Monoxide Detection

10/12/07 Joe K investigating hard wired Carbon Monoxide detectors

   -10/30/07 Joe B following up with electrician for ball park quote, maybe no site visit

   -11/08/07 Electrician Dave King doing some of Joe B’s other condos

   -Must be hardwired by bedroom, cannot be outlet plug-in

   -Units sold in 2008 will need HW CO detectors, before closing

   -To be included in 2008/2009 budget

 

Kurt’s initial take is the Assoc. will need to absorb the cost of the electrician to install but, debating on having the owners pay for the cost of the detector as we did with the plug-in ones.

 

Joe B initial cost estimates are...

   $65 -- Smoke/CO combination Detector

   $55 -- hr rate of electrician

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   $125 -- plus tax, per unit

   $125 X 21 units = $2,625 Assoc. project cost

 

 

Village Owner Committee Items:

 

1.) Move Postal Mail Boxes to Village property

     -BV poured new platform poured mail box

     -11/21/06 Post office moved mail box to new platform

    -10/21/06 Owners concerned of access to existing mailboxes

    -10/21/06 Pres meeting, Richmond post office will deliver to condo

     -Kurt to add to next years wish list and committee actions

    -Need committee to propose maintenance room mailbox

 

01/30/07 Dave picked up task to do investigation efforts to present business case at Village annual owners meeting for owner to vote on.

 

02/02/07 Dave update:

Dave spoke with Richmond post master

   -maybe OK to put post boxes in enclosed area

   -Probably need 24 boxes, come in banks of 16 & 8

   -16 bank comes with larger package boxes

   -Need actual cost, but probably around $800 + TM

 

06/30/07 Owners Committee formed to propose a plan, to the board, to move USPS mail boxes to Village Property:

   -Jason Williams and Dave Parot have formed a committee to pursue a plan.

   -Please note, no commitments or modifications can occur without prior board approval.

 

2.) Storage Rooms

   -02/01/06 Assoc. paid to clean out rooms and dispose of trash

   -04/29/05, room by unit 221 door standing open

   -05/18/06 Need latch and locks installed, John Herr doing

   -10/29/06 Kurt verified keys are in lock box

   -01/07/07 Need committee update, for any needed contractors

   -06/30/07 Heidi Hale and Ernest Levesque would like to pursue

   -08/08/07 Kurt sent update request memo to committee owners and board

 

Owners would like to use common area storage rooms:

06/30/07 - Scott Hempey, Darlene Autery and Anthony Foti started to work on in 2006 and have opted out in continuing to pursue.

06/30/07 - Heidi Hale and Ernest Levesque have an interest in pursing the owners use of the storage rooms.

 

Scott, Darlene, Anthony, do you have an information you can pass along to Heidi and Ernest, ie storeroom measurements, plans/thoughts, cost estimates?

 

06/30/07 Owners Committee formed to propose a plan, to the board, to manage storerooms

Heidi Hale and Ernest Levesque have formed a committee to pursue a plan.

Please note, no usage or modifications can occur without prior board approval.

 

The Assoc. has had reoccurring issue with owners using common area storage rooms. Typically what happens, the Assoc. ends up paying to have storage rooms cleaned out and dispose of trash from abandon trash and junk left by owners. As a result the Assoc. has paddle locked the common area storage rooms.

 

A few requirements that will need to be addressed in managing the storerooms before the board will approve for owners to use:

   Not enough storage area for 21 owners

   Need plan to fairly divide storage area up for individual owner use

   Need to be fair in usage to existing owners and any potential new owners

   Not much room to store bicycles, sporting equipment, etc…

   No storage of grills, propane, gasoline, ect...

   Need plan for managing locks and keys

   Theft/damage cannot go against Assoc. insurance

   Need plan for unit owner insurance to cover theft and damage

   Should not be property agent responsibility or cost to manage

   Need plan for deposit to cover damage or trash removal costs

   Need plan and estimated costs on any needed modifications, ie shelving

   Need plan to handle any owner disputes

   Need owner committee to manage

   Need exit plan if primary owners managing the committee sell and no owners picks up the task

 

Heidi apologize for the hassle, but welcome to the Assoc. perspective of the world.

 

Open Discussion:

 

 Review and discussed in detail

    -Committee Action Items/Owners Forum Open Issues List:

    -Maintenance Task List

    -For more information see the Village web site

 

Village Insurance up in March:

 

Director unanimously voted to stay with "David Schramm of Mullen Financial Services and carrier Nationwide".

 

We have completed our evaluation of Village Insurance quote between "David Schramm of Mullen Financial Services with carrier Nationwide" and "Nick Bergeron of Berg, Carmolli and Kent, Inc. with carrier Travelers". Nationwide premium is ~$107 more that Nick Bergeron of Berg, Carmolli and Kent, Inc. and carrier Travelers. About the only significant difference in these policies is Travelers has $100k cap on water and sewer damage, Nationwide does not have a cap on water and sewer damage. With our units build one on top of one another we believe this is notable risk for our complexes, as quantified by the following Village claims where the majority of the repair cost was water damage.

 

05/16/03 Fire Damage = $59,231.88 + unit damage repairs

03/19/04 Frozen Sprinkler System Repair = $6,784.20 + unit damage repairs

 

Summary:

David Schramm of Mullen Financial Services with carrier Nationwide

Nick Bergeron of Berg, Carmolli and Kent, Inc. with carrier Travelers

 

Nationwide $6,038.00  

Travelers    $5,931.00 = $5,848 + $83  - Water/Sewer damage $100k cap

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Delta             $107

 

Dave Schramm with carrier Nationwide

PROS:

   -Been with them for awhile now, knows our good/continued history

   -Dave has been good to work with and responsive

   -Nationwide covers the majority of the Condo Assoc. in Burlington area

   -Village has been through several inspections with Nationwide and we have address all their concerns

   -Not requiring a second means of egress

   -No inspection needed for this year to renewal

   -No $100k cap on water damage claim

   -Policy does cover damage caused by sewer and drain backup

 

Windows / Door Contractor:

01/30/07 Village preferred Window/Door Contractor is Jobsite Services, Inc.

   -It is important that these quotes include complete install costs, ie ext painting, siding/clad/trim replacement, ect,

   -No window replacement charges should come back to the Assoc.

   -01/30/07 Mike N. to get Window replacement memo out to owners, combine with 2008 Maintenance memo?

 

The following is a transcribed bid provided by Eugene of Jobsite Services, Inc. on 01/30/07

   -Joe B getting new 2008 quotes on windows

 

Jobsite Services, Inc.,

Eugene Hatin III

229 Joey Drive

Colchester, VT 05446

802-872-7191, Fax - 802-872-7192

 

Stanley Single Vinyl Casement -- $450

Windows with low-E and full screen

 

Stanley Twin Vinyl Casement -- $600

Windows with low-E and full screen

 

Stanley Triple Vinyl Casement -- $1,200

Windows with low-E and full screen

 

Stanley Vinyl Patio Door 6'0" X 6'8" -- $1,100

With low-E and tempered glass full screen

 

All prices include removing and disposing of existing windows/doors.  Providing and install new product.  All of these products have a factory lifetime warranty and a Jobsite Services, Inc. one year guarantee on labor.

 

Snow Removal and Lawn Care Discussions:

 

Joe B, getting bids for 2008/2009 and 2008 Lawn care for 05/13/08 directors meeting

   -John Herr, Todd Fourier

 

Snow Removal:

Sand buckets for stairwell/parking lots

   -Sand buckets still not in place

   -Ash can not shoveled

   -Blue Flame call three time about not able to access propane tanks

   -01/30/07 Joe B following up with Todd

 

01/30/07 Joe B picked up task to get Todd Fourier bid for 2008/2009 snow removal contract

 

Lawn Care:

01/30/07 Joe B picked up task to get John Heir lawn care 2008 contract

   -Avoid mowing on weekends and holidays

   -Investigating cost of mulch also

 

Low temperature sensors:

In 2004 Leigh Sykes of Life Safety LC installed low temperature sensors in each Village unit with main control panel located in sprinkler room closet. 03/26/07 Village found a new maintenance provider for the sprinkler system Mountain Valley Sprinkler, Tom Gadeau, because of poor and costly service of Leigh Sykes.

 

While Mountain Valley Sprinkler handles the sprinkler system they do not provide service for the monitoring including low temperature sensor. Appears we the main circuit board has failed and the low temperature sensor are not working. We are now in the process of finding a service provider that will maintain the low temp sensors.

   -02/05/07 Joe B setup onsite inspection w/ ProTech for bid

   -$3,723.25 Pro Tech to replace the Low temp sensors, plus $ 240.00 per year for monitoring        

   -Other monitoring service NE Fire and Security

 

Property Agent Proposals:

Kurt is soliciting the following for bids on Property Agent, Snow Removal, Lawn Care, General Maintenance:

  -Bolton Valley Resort, Larry Williams

   -John Herr

   -Neil Villeneuve, All Season Property

 

 

Adjourn Meeting

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