NASSAU HOUSE ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2003 7 PM

Board Present:            Preston Scroggin, Marie Kastenbauer, Rick Larrabee

Absent:                       Roy Regeski, Adda Manosalvas

Fire Codes:

A letter was received from Becker & Poliakoff concerning the sprinkler system to be installed in all high rise buildings.  Becker & Poliakoff is undertaking a lobbying effort on our behalf to ensure the successful passage of a bill, exempting us from the retrofit requirements. 
Marie made a motion seconded by Rick Larrabee to pay Becker & Poliakoff$1,000.00 to intervene on our behalf. All approved.

Heat Exchanger:

Marie and Preston both called references from Mr. Air and Southeast Mechanical Services and received high remarks on both.  Marie made a motion to accept Mr. Air’s proposal on the new heat exchanger and seconded by Rick.  Mr. Air will give Nassau House free service for the first year.  All approved.

Construction Up Date:

Preston said that he had met with the Engineer today and found 5 cases yet to be completed.   Rich is in charge of the painting of the building and is waiting for the revised contract.  Board selected final colors.

Workshop Meeting:

Marie Kastenbauer and Tom McCarthy went to a Becker & Poliakoff’s workshop meeting on Sat. 3/29/03.  Marie shared information regarding Condo documents and leasing of units.  Marie felt that the Nassau House should have the condo docs changed.   The Condo Documents and our rules must be in agreement.  This will be analyzed by the board and a committee and presented at the next annual meeting in January.  Board agreed. 

Entrance Door Service Contract:

Nassau House is currently under contract with Besam Automated Entrance System and their contract is up for renewal.  Preston felt that Besam has done a very good job with us so far.  Preston made a motion to accept the new contract, seconded by Marie.  All in favor.  Passed

New Business:

Marie brought up the subject of security via cameras. She spoke with CEO Video Company.   CEO suggested that we could put one over the door at the rear entrance and the front door.  Additional ones available also.  Up to 16 cameras can be shown on one TV screen in sections.  A proposal will be given to the board for 2 cameras.  Approximate cost to be about $1,500 to $2,000.00   Other companies will be contacted also.  Tabled

Rules & Regulations:

IV. GUESTS AND VISITORS:

A.   A guest is a person who is entertained by an owner or tenant.

1.      Owners should register vehicles of their guests with the office if the guests stay more than 3 days.

2.      Neither guest nor visitor has the right to invite others.

3.      Owners (not in residence) must notify the Board of Directors in advance, in writing, of the proposed occupancy of their apartment by a member of their family, as defined above.

4.      In no instances is an owner’s apartment to be occupied by anyone other than family in his or her absence.

5.      Owners must inform guests and visitors of rules and regulations.

6.      Any owner in Nassau House may ask a guest or visitor for identification or owner’s name.

Marie made a motion to accept the change of this rule, seconded by Rick.

All approved.   3/24/03

Marie made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Rick.

Meeting adjourned.   Minutes taken from tape.