April 18, 2016
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Joe Engle, President; Betty Schneider, Treasurer; and Sandy Bagley, Secretary.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Frank Parker, Vice President
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, April 18, 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 6:39 PM.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES // March 21, 2016
Ms. Schneider made a motion to accept the March 21, 2016 minutes upon correction of the correct “next meeting date” to April 18, 2016. Ms. Bagley made a second to the motion. The motion carried with all in favor.
TREASURERS REPORT
Ms. Schneider made a motion to accept the March financial reports as presented. Ms. Bagley 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
- 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: The Project Committee and Board are in the process of reviewing the proposals received to date, based on the revised scope of work and will be sending the bidding contractors clarification questions to be received back by SMC and shared with the Project Committee for review.
- Stucco Underside, Balcony Repairs // Destructive Testing Proposal Review and Vote: It was reported that the signed contract was provided to Ewell Construction for scheduling. Once the two balconies have been opened by Ewell, John Schuricht of PV Engineering will be dispatched to inspect and provide his recommendations to the Board..
- Removal of Pyrocanthus and Acai Tree Replacement Proposal // Review and Vote: The Board reviewed the proposal submitted by Rancho California but was not satisfied with the proposed plants to be installed. Ms. Schneider will be reaching out to Sal at Rancho to advise what the Board has in mind and obtain a revised proposal.
- Pipe Repair(s) Under Unit #105 // Proposal Review and Vote: It was reported that Bert Meli Plumbing is working on a complete estimate for this repair for Board review and consideration.
- 535/555 Roof Catwalk Leak // Proposal Review and Vote: The Board reviewed the proposal/recommendations submitted by Bert Meli Plumbing to address the 535/555 side roof catwalk leak as a result of past heavy rains. Ewell Construction’s proposal is forthcoming to be reviewed by the Board.
- Tile Roof Repairs // Status Update: The Board reviewed the work completed by Titan Roofing and advised that they would like to return to using Barnett Roofing for future roofing needs.
- TABLED PROJECTS (12): The twelve (12) tabled projects will remain tabled at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
- Unit #117 // Balcony Stucco Repairs: The Board reviewed and discussed a proposal for balcony stucco repairs to Unit #117 submitted by Ewell Construction. The Board requested an additional proposal for review.
- Boiler Improvements and Maintenance Proposal // Review and Vote: Ms. Schneider made a motion to accept the proposal for repairs to the boilers as noted in the Stanley Louis proposal as well as to accept a (3) three time per year maintenance inspection by Stanley Louis. Ms. Bagley made a second to the motion. The motion carried with all in favor.
- Master Insurance Policy Renewal // Proposal Review and Vote: The Board reviewed the Association’s Master Insurance Policy renewal proposal submitted by LaBarre Oksnee Insurance. Ms. Bagley made a motion to accept the proposal as presented. Ms. Schneider made a second to the motion. The motion carried with all in favor.
- Hanging of Common Area Art Work // Discussion: The Board discussed the hanging of common area art work within the Association’s hallways. Mr. Burishkin offered to hang the art work in the hallway for the Board in exchange for no charge for an additional parking space for the remainder of the year, which was approved by the Board.
NEXT MEETING
The date for the next open session Board of Directors meeting is Monday, May 23, 2016.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.
Submitted by: Zach Sanfield
EXECUTIVE SESSION
An executive session was held (called to order at 7:55 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.