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CASA DEL SOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
October 13th, 2004

Frank Dean called the meeting to order at 7:08 pm via teleconference.

Attendees:
Frank Dean, Gene Miesse, Margie Rus (Mann Properties), Anne Giannelli, Bob Siskind, and George Hanks.

Board members absent:
Louie Napoli and Marci LaRue

Reading and approval of the 9/8/2004 CDS Board meeting minutes:

Motion:
A motion to waive reading and approve the minutes from the 9/8/2004 board meeting was made by George Hanks and seconded.
The motion passed unanimously.

Motion:
A motion to approve the minutes from the special meeting held 9/14/2004 and have them attached to this meetings minutes was made by George Hanks and seconded.
The motion passed unanimously.

Review of Financial Results:

Margie Rus (Mann Properties) confirmed the Checking, Savings and Accounts Receivable account balances: Checking - $38,499, Savings – $128,608 & A/R - $48,972.

Canal Side Repairs/Maintenance Project:

Frank Dean reported that work was progressing and that the first 8 units of the 600 Building were completed. Significant rot is being discovered but the work seems to be progressing more rapidly than the 700 Building. Frank advised that the reasons for the faster pace is due to the nearly straight rear walls of the 600 Building and the additional space under the decks which allowed all of the footers to be dug and poured at one time.

Units 646 and 650 have existing 3 rd floor decks that were built using a cantilevered construction method. It is believed that the cantilevered construction poses a water infiltration problem. GM&B (the engineering firm) has evaluated the existing 3 rd floor decks and is in process of writing a recommendation for the board.

Roof Assessment:

Bob Siskind is still trying to get additional quotes for flat roof reconstruction.

Motion:
A motion to approve Fourth Street Design Studio, Inc. to go ahead with Preliminary Design and Design Development of a Pitched roof design for an agreed upon sum of $11,000.00 was made by Gene Miesse and seconded.
The motion passed unanimously. Margie Rus (Mann Properties) will notify Fourth Street Design Studio of the board's action and request that they start work as soon as possible as the results must be reviewed by the board prior to the annual meeting in May.

Owner Requests:

•  Unit # 664 (Peters) – Installation of a third floor canal side balcony and Slider.

Motion:
A motion to approve the request, pending receipt of the owner's approval of the Casa Del Sol Condominium Association requirements for change/alteration/improvement was made by Anne Giannelli 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.

•  Unit #658 (Brzeninski) – Seeking approval to park his utility trailer in his units car port..

Motion:
A motion to deny the request was made by Bob Siskind and seconded. During discussion it was felt that the wording of the By-Laws was inconsistent and not specific enough to deny the parking of said trailer.
The motion failed to pass. Margie Rus (Mann Properties) will notify the unit owner(s) of the board's action and advise them that the trailer can be parked as requested.

Old Business:
None discussed.

New Business:

•  Margie Rus (Mann Properties) advised that she had a person that would install a rust-proof animal retardant wire and insulate in the chase area the leads to the underside of the units for $80.00 per unit. Apparently the amount of construction taking place in Ocean City is disrupting the natural habitat for many critters and they are looking for new places to live. The board asked Margie to see how many units required the fix and report to the next board meeting.

•  Margie Rus (Mann Properties) requested to have Pattchet Electric provide an estimate for installing heat tape on the main waterlines leading into the unit. Frank Dean told Margie to proceed.

Next Board Meeting:
The next board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday November 3 rd , , 2004 at 7:00 pm .

Adjournment:
On a motion to adjourn by Gene Miesse, Frank Dean adjourned the meeting at 8:05 pm .

Prepared by:

C. E. "Gene" Miesse
Casa Del Sol Board of Directors Secretary