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| • January 25, 2010 |
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| • November 12, 2008 |
| • January 28, 2008 |
| • May 24, 2007 |
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Le Baron Condominium Owner's Informational Meeting and President's Report :
President Sam Bowling and the Board of Directors held an Owner's Informational Meeting in the Clubhouse on October 18, 2006. Sam gave the President's report below to the owners present at this meeting.
The Building Committee feels the restoration contractor is making good progress on our concrete restoration project. Restoration of concrete, the first application of waterproofing and new railings have been installed on approximately fifty (50%) percent of our balconies. Restoration work continues on Stack Nos. 6, 7 and 8 in the West Building and Stacks Nos. 6, 7, 8 and 10 in the East Building.
Catwalk concrete restoration has been completed, and new railings have been installed on the catwalks of both buildings.
Prime painting has commenced on the West Building.
Finish painting, balcony and catwalk waterproofing, texture coating on balconies and catwalks will proceed from the top floors of each building down to the lower floor to prevent dripping and marring of finished work.
It was emphasized to all owners that the balconies are not complete until such time as the waterproofing and wearing coat has been applied. Owners preferring to install tile on their balconies cannot proceed until such time when the work is completed and accepted by the Le Baron Building Committee. Notice will be given to owners when tile installation may commence.
Replacement of the entry and egress doors project has commenced in both the West and East Buildings. Delivery of the doors has been a problem since the Building Committee revised the schedule to complete the West Building prior to the East Building to accommodate the painting schedule. It is hopeful this problem will be worked out in the near future. The Building Committee is well aware of problems such as door trim dimension problems, security problems, cleanup problems, etc. this project is creating. However, be advised that all inconveniences cannot be avoided in a project of this nature. The Building Committee is attempting to complete this project without the services of a full-time project coordinator in an effort to save our owners money.
A change order has been executed with Flack Paint to perform the exterior plaster patching and painting of the new code compliant doors.
It was reported that the window replacement project has been slowed due to confusion of code compliance issues regarding the motion passed in the April 24, 2006, Board Meeting. The motion passed at this meeting was recorded in the minutes as follows:
- Windows and doors: A motion was made by Winifred Chambers to replace windows and doors in all units that are not hurricane impact and code compliant for a mid-rise building. The cost to be determined by the individual unit needs and paid by the unit owner. Lee Mahoney seconded. Motion carried 6 to 1. Jean Sheffield cast the dissenting vote.
Sam Bowling reported that the window issue is a hurricane safety and insurance issue rather than a code compliant issue. However, any new impact hurricane proof windows installed must meet the current Miami/Dade governing code. This item is on the agenda for additional discussion at the scheduled October 19, 2006, Board Meeting. Sam Bowling stated he expects the issue to be resolved at the next Board Meeting.
Sam Bowling reported that the new roof installation would not commence until the restoration project is completed and staging equipment and materials are removed from the roof. An April or May start date is currently anticipated to begin final roof work.
Sam Bowling reported that Winifred Chambers has recently chaired an Ad Hoc Shutter Committee of building owners. This Shutter Committee was originally proposed to Sam and was approved by him as an attempt to have Le Baron owners take the time to investigate the relevant facts and think through both the facts and the wishes of our owners in order to come to a constructive compromise solution on future installation of perimeter mounted balcony shutters. Sam Bowling reported the progress of this Shutter Committee is on the Board agenda for the October 19, 2006, meeting. Sam pointed out it is very important that the Board establish a shutter policy for the future in order to accommodate those owners who wish to install shutters after the restoration project is completed.
Sam Bowling next reported that progress in settling our insurance claim with QBE Insurance Company is progressing slowly. Sam stated our attorneys had informed him that the next step in the process is to have independent appraisers prepare and present an estimate of our loss. If this process is not successful, then litigation is the next step. Sam stated he did not anticipate an early or easy settlement of our damage claim and could not even guess a time frame for settlement. Sam plans to present a motion at the next Board Meeting for approval to have an independent appraiser review our claim.
Sam Bowling pointed out to the owners present that Don Moscone had advised the Board in August that they must establish a SCREEN DOOR policy for the future. Don pointed out that all existing screen doors installed would be removed when the door frames are changed. Sam will have additional discussion on this policy at the next Board Meeting. He is hopeful that the Board will make a decision in this matter.
Sam Bowling reported that the Le Baron received notice from QBE Insurance of termination of our wind policy as of November 1, 2006. Sam reported our attorneys had informed him that QBE could not cancel this policy while the Wilma claim remained unresolved. However, it was pointed out to the owners that our monthly maintenance fee could be greatly impacted by any insurance premium increase. Several owners reported of hearing of premium increases in the 150% range of 2006 premiums. Sam Bowling reported he would force the future coverage issue by letter to the insurance agent on Friday, October 20, 2006, concerning renewal of coverage for 2007.
There were many questions asked, policies questioned, opinions stated and debated by the owners present at the meeting. However, it was perceived that the message from the overwhelming majority of the owners present was to proceed at once with the installation of large missile impact resistance windows before the threat of an additional hurricane. Sam Bowling advised he would deliver this message to the Board at the meeting to be held on October 19, 2006.
Sam Bowling pointed out that there would be four Board seats to be filled at the Le Baron Annual Meeting. He encouraged those owners who have an opinion, an issue, a gripe, a problem, etc. with the current policies and actions of the Board, to file as a candidate for the Board. Sam stated that the Board needs those willing to work and develop policies to serve the majority rather than the few who want to gripe.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:30 P. M.
Respectfully submitted,
Le Baron Condominium
Sam Bowling, President
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