NASSAU HOUSE ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKSHOP MEETING

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2002

Board Members Present:            Tony Bazzinotti, Preston Scroggin, Adda Manosalvas, Aldo Addario

Absent:                                           Rick Larrabee

Tony opened the meeting with the concrete project.  Three (3) bidders have been selected.  Colwell Builders, Daniello & Lime of Fl. And Aqua Shield Corp.  The board dismissed Colwell Builders because of the time frame they put in for the project.  Board felt that this time frame was to long, other  bidders gave a much smaller time frame.  Personal interviews have been given to each of the three.  Daniello & Lime gave us the lowest price and the shortest amount of time.    Aqua Shield and Daniello were  re-interviewed.  Aqua Shield came in with their sample of railing and a revised bid of $723,493.00 estimated time 24 weeks to complete project.

Owners all like the sample of railing that has been in the lobby.

Daniello did not have a sample of railing at this time and  they came in with a adjusted price, they also came back with a sample railing early this afternoon (2-18-02), but this sample was not painted.  Very similar to the railing from Aqua Shield.  Daniello revised bid was now $790,000.00.

Daniello will look into another railing company. 

Tony felt that was interesting to him that when he had the office call some of the references, all felt that Daniello did a good job.  Staging of job of 6 story’s and a swing stage from the higher stories, 20 men on the job daily.

Aqua Shield would do the job with a swing stage and a crane. Aqua Shield references came out good also, one of them did not seem to good. Stan Swaysland has worked with both of the bidders and both do good work. Tony said they could go with Aqua Shield since they have the lowest price, or wait till Daniello came back with another bid price on railings.

Motion was made by Aldo to wait till Daniello came back with another bid and have another meeting on Wed.  Preston disagreed with this and said he felt that this should be done at this meeting.  Preston felt that Daniello will not come down with his price.   Preston also said that if Daniello came in with a lower bid say of $1,000, then you would have to call Aqua Shield and let them come in with a lower bid.    Tony felt that the board rushes into things instead of waiting another day for a lower price.

Aqua Shield said at their interview that they would wait till the job was finished before accepting payment from the job.   

Adda spoke up and said that the interviews with Daniello, they seemed to give the opinion that they were not prepared.  Jobs were not finished, they needed another day for one thing or another.  They also did not come in with a sample of their railings, where other bidders came in right away with theirs.

What is swaying Tony is the fact that best possible price and best possible time.  After talking to Rick Larrabee who is a owner in this building and also a board member who is a owner of his painting company , said that after following up on the concrete jobs, Aqua Shield does not make his painting jobs look good.  This sounded good to Tony.

Aqua Shield said that when removing the railings from the building, they would remove railings and set them on the decks, then have a crane and lift the railings off in one piece  which would be less dust.   The biggest part of the job is the railings.   When going into the swimming pool area, they would take the fence down and with a lift  go to the end sections.   All balcony doors will be nailed shut. 

Tony spoke up and said Daniello will take down a railing, repair the deck and put up the new railings  the same time.    At the same time the owners like the railing from Aqua Shield.  Another good deal from Aqua Shield is payment at the end of the job.  Aqua Shield will waive the bond at a lower cost.  This question  of the bonds will go to our attorney.

Motion still on floor from Aldo.  Seconded by Preston to hold off the decision till Wed.    All in favor.  Board to met Wednesday 2 pm.  Award to be made.

Bruce Washienko of Unit #103 spoke to the board and asked that his balcony tile removal  be waived, since he has no problem with this deck, just replaced railing.   Tony said that they are repairing 152 balcony’s and this is a major overhaul and for the board to allow this balcony to be waived, then they would  have to allow all the owners the same privilege on their tile.

Tony felt that no the board could not give him permission.  Preston felt that all tile should be removed in fairness to all.  Bruce Washienko said that he would go to an attorney and have a waiver made up for 10 years.  He does not plan on selling.   Board /owner discussion.  At a previous board meeting last year, it was stated that all balcony’s having tile would have their tile removed.  Tony said that all balcony tile must be removed.  Board all in favor.

PARKING CONCERNS:

Busy time of year and people are parking in the guest spots.  Owners must park in their own spots or rented spots.  Not in guests.  Problem with people parking in spots other then their own/rented spot, thus leaving the owner  not able to park in his or her own spot.   Owners renting their spot year round and come down during season and park in the guest spots.  Tony suggested that 2 spots be marked as  a special spot for guests who are here for a period of time to park in.  Something must be done or cars will have to be towed.  Owners must police themselves.    Preston spoke up and said there was a problem with the north side and also the south side on the outside parking spaces that just give a number.  Owners come home and find someone parking in their spots.  The name “owner” will have to be placed at each car stop so as to let people know that this spot is reserved for the owner only.   This will also be brought up at the general meeting at night.

Owners  now coming in have 2 cars and this is going to be a problem on where to park.  Owners will have to make their own arrangements and renting a spot on their own.    Also no backing into a parking spot, owners must pull forward into spot.   Board will enforce a more ridged parking regulations and expect owners to obey.  All guests must be registered.

Pets in building:

Board had a problem with a cat in one of the units.  A letter had been written and asked the cat to be removed.  As of this date the cat is no longer in the building.

Lights hanging on railings of the balcony:

Owner has lights hanging over the railings of her balcony.  These lights have been there for a period of time.  According to the rules and regulations nothing may be placed on railings.    Lights hung over the balcony at Christmas time seem to be ok.

Preston spoke to the owner and asked to have them removed.   Tony said that he would talk to her again personally and have them removed. 

Rules and Regulations of Ownership of an Apartment:

Apartment ownership should be limited to one apartment is the very first rule of the Rules and Regulations.  Question on how many apartments can be owned by one owner. Leasing of an apartment is one time of the lifetime of ownership of your apartment not less then 4 months and not more than 1 yr.  Preston felt it would be a burden on a person who Owens a one bedroom apartment and wants to own a 2 bedroom. He then must put up his one bedroom ASAP.  Until your apartment is sold, you now own 2 units.

Carlos Rosende felt that when this comes up the owner should go before the board and get their permission to  purchase this other unit. 

Board feels  that the rule must be changed to allow the owner to purchase another unit in the building and put his  present one up for sale.

“When upgrading to another unit in the building, the owner can not rent one of the units.”  Tony wants a sentience put in that you can not have someone live in the unit while you are fixing it up.  Board to put in writing so when the next meeting comes up, they will put this into the rules and regulations officially.  Tabled.

Apartment Rentals:  Motion by Preston Scroggin to leave this rule the way it is now, seconded by Aldo Addario.  An owner can rent only one time during the life time of ownership not more than 1 year and not less then 4 months.  All in favor.

Building Cleaning Conditions: Aldo has a problem in the Lobby at the mail area, the corners are not in good shape.  Dirt is in the corners and not being cleaned up.   There is now a garbage can there and owners put in their waste mail in the can, but the corners are not being cleaned enough.  Top of molding is dirty.  Doris in the office spoke to the cleaning gal and this  was cleaned up.

Gene Duquette spoke up about the polisher that the Nassau House Owens, and have Howard polish up the floor area. 

Shuffle Board Court:  Preston brought up the shuffle board court is in need of repairs, painting, etc.  Preston suggested new markers be put up and put the electric circuit underground.    New equipment will be purchased also.

Tony also brought up the subject of the pool motor making a lot of noise. Doris in the office to check into this and have this repaired.  Also at the same time Tony said there are signs of rodents getting into the pool house area.  Preston will look into this also.

Flowers around building and bushes in front along wall for privacy.  Some of the bushes around the building do not match where they have been replaced and make them all the same.  Preston would like to plant some new bushes along the wall area at the street side.  This would also make the pool area look nice also. Tabled. 

Motion to adjourn the meeting by Preston, seconded by Aldo.