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APRIL 2003

After open discussion with the owners, the meeting of The Regency Tower Board was called to order at 3:05  p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2003 in the Meeting Room of The Regency Tower by the President.

 Roll Call:  The roll call showed the following board members present: Iris Anastasi, Eric Berkowitz, Louise Collins, Dott Nicholson-Brown, Fern McBride, and Pablo Verol. Henry Kaplan was absent.

Reading of Minutes:  The minutes of the annual meeting of The Regency Tower Board of Directors held on March  11, 2003 were read.  A correction under the Maintenance Committee report was made changing the report for the month of February instead of March.  Also, the correct email address is:  regencytower1@netzero.net. 

Iris Anastasi made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected, seconded by Louise Collins, unanimously approved.

Financial Report: Rafael Alleguez, Treasurer, presented a line by line statement of all accounts. He stated that the status of the accounts report is posted on the bulletin board in the mail room.

A motion was made by Eric Berkowitz to accept the Treasurer’s Report; seconded by Fern McBride; unanimously approved.

The next Board of Directors Meeting is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2003.

Adjournment:  A motion was made Louise Collins and seconded by Eric Berkowitz to adjourn the meeting at 3:40 p.m.; unanimously approved.

Fern McBride,

Board Secretary

Aloha,

Beautification  - Louise Collins reported that the committee is in the process of working on the remodeling of the first floor Men’s and Ladies restrooms.  The funds were approved for this project in the 2003 budget.  Thanks to Rafael Alleguez, Iris Anastasi, Fern McBride for many hours of their time.  We also welcome a new member, Debi Tinsley.

Cable - Howard Hirschman reported the building’s cable replacement project is well underway.  Subcontractors hired by AT&T Broadband/Comcast have brought new cable from the street to our roof.  They are now running new lines to each unit. Cables are dropped from the roof to each balcony in a protective sleeve.  Cable is then delivered into the unit and attached to existing internal wiring.  As each stack is rewired, the signal is briefly disrupted while switching from the old cables to the new system.  The first stack completed was #6.  Last week stacks #7, 8 and 9 were finished.  #10 was done and #11 will be attended to this week.  Stacks #1 through 5 will be completed during the next few weeks.  This cable upgrade will allow our residents to take advantage of additional services.  We can look forward to connecting our telephones, fax machines and computers to the new system if so desired.

Construction  - Eric Berkowitz reported on the Driveway Project.  The existing driveway surface and the impaired 30-year old waterproof membrane will be removed and discarded.  A new functional waterproof membrane will be installed and the driveway will be completely resurfaced.  Because we are upgrading a system that was originally installed over 30 years ago, the new construction will require the adjunctive code improvements in the project’s structural, electrical, and plumbing components.  The grounds will conjointly undergo a complete landscaping. 

The key to the success of this project is the planning, integration, and oversight of these elements.  To this end, we met several times with John Evans, our Consulting Engineer.  We initially invited 6 reputable contractors to bid on this project.  With the guidance of the Consulting Engineer, we narrowed the field until we arrived at our ultimate selection.  The company chosen, Pompano-based Structural Preservation Systems (SPS), is a well-respected local subsidiary of the Maryland-based Structural Group.  The company is easily the most substantial of the entire bidding field.  Their references are sterling and they purport impressive experience in the construction areas warranted by our project.

The actual construction is estimated to take roughly six months to complete.  The project will commence after passing the required statutory permit procedures.  The bulk of the work will be done in the “off-season,” thereby diminishing the disruption to our residents.

The Project will be done in two segments.  The south side of our premises, both the driveway and the garage, will be done first.  All of the vehicles occupying spaces in these areas will need to be relocated.  Once completed, the same procedures will occur on the north side of the building.  The property will be completely re-landscaped subsequent to the construction. While renovating the surface above the garage, any vehicles located underneath the active construction are subject to damage.  It is therefore critically important to insure that the keys to every vehicle whose owner is absent the premises are available in the office.  If your car needs to be towed you will be complicating the project and charged for the expense.

We instituted repairs on the balcony railings in units 610, 808, 1007 and 1811 during the past month.  Please clean and wax your balcony railings.  A spray wax is adequate and it will make cleaning the railings a quick and simple task.

Housekeeping - Louise Collins reported that the Housekeeping Committee is dedicated to keeping up with the everyday needs of the building.  We appreciate your support.  We are still having a problem with the hand towels being taken in the lower level restroom.  Whoever it is, is stealing from his/her neighbors and is costly as well.  Thanks for your assistance, Fern and Ofelia.

Laundry - In the absence of Lazlo Bandi and Martha Sellas, it was reported that $685.00 was collected and everything is fine in the laundry room.

 Maintenance - Pablo Verol reported that the past month was mainly preventive maintenance to the infrastructure of the building.  We tuned up all the pumps, installed a temporary gate door to the proposed Game Room and replaced lights in the Southeast area of the garage.  The Maintenance Department personnel now have staggered hours - 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  This gives us two hours extra coverage.  One hour earlier in the morning and one hour later in the afternoon.

Recycling  - Ginia Wexler submitted the following report:  There are no signs in trash rooms on floors 2, 3 and 8; the 20th floor needs a need sign.  Many of the newspaper boxes have lost their printing.  These need to have “Newspapers & Magazines Only” printed on them.  Because of the cable work, there were numerous wires in many barrels.  Signs should have made it clear that this is not an acceptable item for the barrels.  Many people are leaving empty cartons in the barrel.  They should be folded and put in a bag down the chute.  Some people are not washing containers and some are stuffed with soiled napkins, etc.  Tops are left on in spite of signs saying:  “No lids or tops.” Please take plastic covers off of newspapers; and do not leave paper bags with the newspapers.  My own floor, #12, has one person, not uncovered yet, who puts all trash in the barrel.  Apparently he or she does not know there is a chute on the opposite wall even though I put up a sign especially for that person!

Screening - Margie Nagle, co-chair of this committee, reported there are new owners of #602:  David and Debi Tinsley, along with their children Bailey, Matthew and Grace.  New lessees of #1711 are Wanda da Silva and her son Jean Grabiel.

Social - Louise Collins reported that the Social Committee held its monthly coffee and bingo games.  We all enjoyed a Western Barbecue on the outside patio, threatened by rain.  The chefs, Ed LaChance, Barry Nesbitt and Peter Pedrette did a great job on the grill, assisted by Tony Rinomato.  The ladies, Nancy Corse, Liliane Manoli, Fern McBride and Jean Nesbitt hosted and served.  Recently a group attended the first presentation of “Star Gazing on the Beach,” featuring Vince Hill.  It was an enjoyable evening - beautiful weather and wonderful entertainment.  Pictures have been placed in the mailroom capturing some of the social events. We hope they will remind you of the good times we have shared as neighbors and friends.  We said farewell for the season to some of our committee members - Jean and Barry, Nancy and Jerry, and Liliane.  I want to thank them as well as Dott and Fern for their support.  I couldn’t do it without their help.  I’m blessed.  It was a great season.  We still have a few more events planned - watch the bulletin boards!

We Care - Ofelia Alleguez submitted the following report:

• A donation was sent in memory of John Papa (1005), who passed away in March.

• Thalia Parker (1502) was hospitalized at Imperial Point with a broken hip.  Note on bulletin board, card sent, follow up calls.  Spoke to her husband today - Thalia was in rehab but had to go back to hospital - she is at North Broward Hospital.

• Tom Abdullah (503) was at Holy Cross for several days.  Note on bulletin board, card sent.  He is home now - fruit basket sent.

Welcoming - Howard Hirschman reported he had conducted a welcome tour for the two families reported screened by the Screening Committee - one new owner and one new lessee.