January 11, 2016
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Joe Engle, President; Frank Parker, Vice President; Betty Schneider, Treasurer; and Sandy Bagley, Secretary.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
None
MANAGEMENT COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT
Zach Sanfield of Scott Management Company (SMC).
CALL TO ORDER
The following are the minutes of the 555 Esplanade Condominium Owners Association Board of Directors open session meeting, held on Monday, January 11th, 2016 in the 535 building lobby, 535 Esplanade, Redondo Beach, California 90277. A quorum of Board Members was established and Mr. Engle called the meeting to order at 6:37 PM
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APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES // November 16, 2015
Ms. Bagley made a motion to accept the November 16th, 2015 minutes as presented. Dr. Parker made a second to the motion. The motion carried with all in favor.
TREASURERS REPORT
Ms. Schneider made a motion to accept the October and November financial reports as presented. Ms. Bagley made a second to the motion. The December financial report will be further reviewed at the next meeting.
HOMEOWNERS FORUM
Homeowners were provided with the opportunity to address the Board regarding items of interest or concern, in accordance with the open meeting act, CA Civil Code 4925(b).
OLD BUSINESS
- Sun-Deck, Remove & Reinstall Project; Update on Discussion with Units Affected re Sliding Glass Door & Status Update on Statement of Work for Bidding Process; Jacuzzi Surface, Replace // Discussion: It was reported that the City is still reviewing the proposed scope of work for the sun deck project and may be requiring some changes to the originally submitted scope of work. Mr. Schneider will be following up with the City to determine what changes will be required.
- Stucco Underside, Balcony Repairs // Destructive Testing Proposal Review and Vote: Dr. Parker made a motion to have Ewell proceed with opening Unit #406’s balcony to be inspected by John Shruict. Ms. Schneider made a second to the motion. Unit #406 was selected for ease of access and severity of the problem. Ms. Bagely recused herself from the vote.
- 2016 Budget // Review and Approval: Ms. Schneider made a motion to update/replace the originally approved pro-forma budget with a revised budget submitted. Mr. Engle made a second to the motion. The motion carried with all in favor.
- 555 Side, Street Side Doors // Replacement // Status Update: It was reported that the project was completed. Mr. Engle noted that one of the doors was sticking. Gabi will be asked to inspect and adjust accordingly.
- Trimming of Tree Between 535 and 531 Side // Status Update: The trimming of the trees have been completed as noted within the approved proposal.
- TABLED PROJECTS (12): The twelve (12) tabled projects will remain tabled at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
- BertMeli Plumbing, Garage Plumbing Main Repair // Proposal Review and Vote: The Board reviewed a proposal submitted by Bert Mlei Plumbing for the purpose of repairing the 2” copper main in the G1. Ms. Bagley made a motion to proceed with the repairs as noted within the proposal. Ms. Schneider made a second to the motion. The motion carried with all in favor.
NEXT MEETING
The date for the next open session Board of Directors meeting is Tuesday, February 23rd 6:30 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 7:24 PM.
Submitted by: Zach Sanfield
EXECUTIVE SESSION
An executive session was held (called to order at 7:29 PM) to review homeowner discipline matters, a homeowner hearing and delinquent accounts. The meeting was adjourned at: 8:30 PM.
PLEASE NOTE: Any grievance or clarification on issues can be addressed by: (1) Airing the issue at the next scheduled Public Board meeting, or (2) contacting Scott Management Company (Phone: 310-370-2696 ext. 205; Email: [email protected]; Fax: 310-370-2364; Mail: Scott Management Company, PO Box 3159, Torrance CA 90510-3159). Calls/correspondence should reference 555 Esplanade/Casa Bahia.