BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
December 19, 2016
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Betty Schneider, Treasurer; Sandy Bagley, Secretary and Steve Chipman, Member at Large
BOARD MEMBER(S) ABSENT
Joe Engle, President and Frank Parker, Vice President
MANAGEMENT COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT
Heather Eisfelder of Scott Management Company
CALL TO ORDER
The following are the minutes of the 555 Esplanade Condominium Owners Association Board of Directors open session meeting, held on Monday, December 19, 2016 in the 535 building lobby, 535 Esplanade, Redondo Beach, California 90277. A quorum of Board Members was established and Ms. Schneider called the meeting to order at 3:08 PM.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES // November 21, 2016
Ms. Bagley made a motion to accept the November 21, 2016 meeting minutes as drafted. Mr. Chipman made a second to the motion. The motion carried with all in favor.
TREASURERS REPORT
Ms. Bagley made a motion to accept the November 2016 financial report as presented. Mr. Chipman made a second to the motion. The motion carried with all in favor.
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
- Stucco Underside Balcony Repairs: It was reported that Smoothstone Construction is currently in the process of obtaining the necessary permits for these repairs.
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping: Ms. Schneider reported that Rancho CA replaced the failed drought tolerant landscaping at no cost. SMC is to follow up with Rancho CA on the replacement of the irrigation controller.
- Unit 315 Peeling Stucco: Proposals from A-Z Construction, Ewell Construction and Reinhardt Contracting were reviewed to repair the failing stucco on the balcony. Ms. Bagley made a motion to approve A-Z Construction’s proposal on the condition that it includes the eaves and it is confirmed that scaffolding is not needed. Mr. Chipman made a second to the motion. The motion carried with all in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
- Vehicle Gate Vendor: The Board discussed the quality of service that has been received from Marina Security Gate and Byers & Butler. Ms. Bagley made a motion to cancel service with Marina Security and to use Byers & Butler as the Association’s preferred vendor. Mr. Chipman made a second to the motion. The motion carried with all in favor.
The next Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 23, 2017 at 6:00 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 3:30 PM.
Submitted by: Heather Eisfelder
EXECUTIVE SESSION
An executive session was called to order at 7:30 PM to review homeowner discipline matters and delinquent accounts. The meeting was adjourned at 3:55 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; Fax: 310-370-2364; Mail: Scott Management Company, PO Box 3159, Torrance CA 90510-3159). Calls/correspondence should reference 555 Esplanade/Casa Bahia.