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CASA DEL SOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
December 8th, 2004

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

Attendees:
Margie Rus (Mann Properties), Frank Dean, Gene Miesse, George Hanks, and Marci LaRue.

Board members absent:
Anne Giannelli, Bob Siskind & Louie Napoli

Reading and approval of the 11/3/2004 CDS Board meeting minutes:
Motion:
A motion to waive reading and approve the minutes from the 11/3/2004 board meeting 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 - $705, Savings – $128,672 & A/R - $1,468.

Motion:
A motion to approve the financial results was made by Marci LaRue and seconded.
The motion passed unanimously.

Review and Approval of the FY 2005 Budget:

The proposed Budget for FY 2005 was discussed in detail.

Motion:
A motion to approve the FY 2005 budget as presented was made by George Hanks and seconded.
The motion passed unanimously.
A copy of the FY 2005 Budget with comparisons for the last 6 years is attached.

Canal Side Repairs/Maintenance Project:
Frank Dean reported; 1) that when the siding was removed from Unit #654 the soffit fell off, 2) Unit #656 had rot 6 feet into the unit which required extensive rework to correct, 3) Walt Smelter C/W Building Services will stop work December 15 th and will return January 15 th weather permitting. Frank will prepare a year-end status letter for the owners. The Board of Directors has solicited and received an opinion from the association Attorney regarding the cantilevered decks on Units #646 and #650. Any judgment regarding the removal of these decks can only be determined after siding has been removed and any water damage assessed.

Roof Assessment:
Status of bid requests out to 6 different roofing companies:

•  Atlantic Roofing System – No response to-date.

•  CRS Roofing – No response to-date.

•  CC Oliphant & Sons – Bid received and reviewed

•  Reid & Taylor Roofing – No response to-date.

•  Bob Siskind - Contact – No response to-date.

•  Bob Siskind - Contact – No response to-date.

A return date of 11/15/04 was requested for the bids.

Frank Dean Asked Margie Rus (Mann Properties) to follow up with the other contractors to see if they will provide bids.

Owner Requests:

•  Unit #660 (Findley) – 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 George Hanks 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 #736 (Dolan) – Installation of a Full View glass storm door.

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 Marci LaRue and seconded.
The motion passed unanimously. Margie Rus (Mann Properties) will notify the unit owner(s) of the board's approval.

Old Business:

•  Animal proofing and insulation of the plumbing chase:

Work not started yet.

•  Heat Tape for the main water line in the 770 Building

Work not started yet.

New Business:
None

Next Board Meeting:
The next board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday January 12 th , 2005 at 7:00 pm .

Adjournment:
On a motion to adjourn by Gene Miesse, Frank Dean adjourned the meeting at 7:34 pm .

Prepared by:

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