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CASA DEL SOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 13, 2004
Frank Dean called the meeting to order at 7:06 pm via teleconference.
Attendees:
Bob Siskind, Frank Dean, Gene Miesse, Buck Mann (Mann Properties), Margie Rus
(Mann Properties), Louie Napoli, &. Tom Chmiola
Board members absent:
Anne Giannelli, Vic Saville
Reading and approval of the 3/9/2004 CDS Board meeting minutes:
Motion:
A motion to waive reading and approve the minutes from the 3/9/2004 board meeting
was made by Bob Siskind and seconded.
The motion passed unanimously.
Review of Financial Results:
Buck Mann (Mann Properties) confirmed the Checking, Savings and Accounts Receivable
account balances: Checking - $74,913.37, Savings – $104,459.12 & A/R
- $46,883.38. Unit #646 (Krug) has been notified of our intent to create a lien
and Unit #704 (Antonini) will have a Complaint To Foreclose Lien filed this
week.
Roof Assessment:
Potteiger & Raintree have revised their estimate ($7.672.00) but are unwilling
to install a hot tar roof as they believe that it unsatisfactory in the OC,
MD environment and will not meet their warranty requirements. Buck Mann (Mann
Properties) is trying to get 2 additional estimates from other contractors.
The board agrees that Potteiger & Raintree has been doing a satisfactory
job with emergency roof repairs and will continue to use them. The board agrees
that more information is required in order to make a decision on a long term
solution to the roof situation.
Canal Side Repairs/Maintenance Project:
The weather in Ocean City has been miserable and therefore work has not begun
as yet. Frank Dean reported that Walt is ready to start as soon as the weather
permits.
Window payoff:
The window payback has been completed.
Door payoff:
Unit #710 (Sheare) has requested payback for two sliders that were not replaced
during the Canal Side Repairs. Frank Dean advised that he had contacted Walt
Smelter (Contractor) and Walt confirmed that the sliders in question were not
replaced because he had installed them in the recent past. Frank requested that
Margie Rus (Mann Properties) get a check to the Sheare’s.
Owner Requests:
1. Unit # 656, request to replace street side kitchen slider and the addition
of a third floor canal side balcony.
Motion:
A motion to approve the request, pending receipt of the owner’s approval
of the Casa Del Sol Condominium Association requirements for changes/alterations/improvements
was made by Gene Miesse and seconded.
The motion passed unanimously. Margie Rus (Mann Properties) will notify the
unit owner(s) of the board’s action and send them a copy of the CDS Condominium
Association change/alteration/improvement form for their approval and return
to Mann Properties.
2. Unit # 658, request to replace street side kitchen slider.
Motion:
A motion to approve the request, pending receipt of the owner’s approval
of the Casa Del Sol Condominium Association requirements for changes/alterations/improvements
was made by Louie Napoli and seconded.
The motion passed unanimously. Margie Rus (Mann Properties) will notify the
unit owner(s) of the board’s action and send them a copy of the CDS Condominium
Association change/alteration/improvement form for their approval and return
to Mann Properties.
3. Unit # 658, request to install a satellite dish on the roof with southern
exposure.
Motion:
A motion to approve the request, pending receipt of the owner’s approval
of the Casa Del Sol Condominium Association requirements for changes/alterations/improvements
was made by Gene Miesse and seconded.
The motion was defeated. Margie Rus (Mann Properties) will notify the unit owner(s)
that their request was denied by the board.
4. Unit # 630, request to install a third floor canal side balcony.
Motion:
A motion to approve the request, pending receipt of the owner’s approval
of the Casa Del Sol Condominium Association requirements for changes/alterations/improvements
was made by Gene Miesse and seconded.
The motion passed unanimously. Margie Rus (Mann Properties) will notify the
unit owner(s) of the board’s action and send them a copy of the CDS Condominium
Association change/alteration/improvement form for their approval and return
to Mann Properties.
5. Unit # 630, request to install a third floor street side balcony.
Motion:
A motion to approve the request, pending receipt of the owner’s approval
of the Casa Del Sol Condominium Association requirements for changes/alterations/improvements
was made by Gene Miesse and seconded.
The motion was defeated. Margie Rus (Mann Properties) will notify the unit owner(s)
that their request was denied by the board. Margie is to note on the rejection
that there are NO third floor street side balconies being approved at this time.
Old Business:
1. Buck Mann (Mann Properties) reported that the rat wire installation (see
New Business in the March 9th minutes) should be completed by 4/17/2004, weather
permitting.
2. The broken fence at the east end of the 600 Building (see New Business in
the March 9th minutes) has been repaired.
3. Louie Napoli questioned whether the problems with Unit #706 (Freeman) (see
Old Business in the March 9th minutes) had been resolved: Margie Rus advised
the rotten wood had been repaired for Unit #710 (Sheare) but did not know if
the rotten wood at unit #706 had been repaired.
New Business:
1. CDS Condominium Association Requirements for Change/Alteration/Improvement
form tracking:
The tracking spreadsheet was well received by the board and Mann Properties.
Keeping it up-to-date and accurate will be the test.
2. Casa Del Sol WEB Site:
Tom Chmiola suggested that a WEB Site for Casa Del Sol would provide a good
communication tool for the owners, the board and the management company. Tom’s
nephew has developed a WEB Service while attending college and prepared a sample
of what we could expect from a WEB page. All board members were impressed with
the idea and want to see more. Frank Dean requested Tom to flesh out the details
such as setup costs, monthly maintenance costs, content of the WEB page, responsibility
for maintenance, security, etc,. etc, and get back to the board by our next
meeting.
3. Raccoons are back:
Raccoon sightings in the 600 block were reported by Unit #678 (Bradley). Mann
Properties contacted the OC, MD Animal Control and they will set traps in hopes
of capturing the raccoons before they deliver babies in the wall space of any
units. See Old Business for rat wire installation update.
4. Unit #710 (Sheare) reported rotten wood. Mann Properties issued a work order
and the problem has been resolved.
5. 700 Building siding damaged and torn lose. Replacement siding has been ordered
and received. Installation pending weather improvement.
Spring Annual Meeting:
1. The Annual Meeting will be held at the Carousel on Saturday May, 8th at 10:00AM
2. Police presentation – Mann Properties. Buck advised that he has not
been successful at getting a commitment to-date but is still working on it.
3. insurance Presentation – Louie Napoli, Tom Chmiola & Louies wife
4. Canal Project Update – Frank Dean
5. Roof Status - Frank Dean
6. Rules and Regulations – Anne Giannelli & Marci LaRue
Next Board Meeting:
The next board meeting is scheduled for Sunday May 8th at 9:00 AM in the coffee
shop at he Carousel prior to the Annual Meeting.
Adjournment:
On a motion to adjourn by Louie Napoli, Frank Dean adjourned the meeting at
8:00 pm.
Prepared by:
C. E. "Gene" Miesse
Casa Del Sol Board of Directors Secretary