Saturday, April 14, 2012

Final Paving Special Assessment Election Results

The Special Assessment to complete the final paving was approved by 74.97% of the members in value, with 119 ballots cast in favor and 4 ballots opposed.  For the Special Assessment to be approved it had to receive approval from more than two-thirds (66.67%) of the members in value.

Below is the spreadsheet showing the number of YES and NO ballots cast and how the "percent value of YES ballots" was calculated (click on image to enlarge it).  A payment coupon booklet will be mailed to you describing the amount and due dates of each payment.  The first payment will probably be due June 1st, since it is unlikely that we can process the printing and mailing of the payment books in time for a May 1st due date.  More information will be posted here as soon as it becomes available.



Sunday, April 1, 2012

Approved Minutes of Feb. 22, 2012 Board Meeting


Minutes of the 22 February 2012
Meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Manors at Central Park Condominium Association

1.      Meeting was held at the residence of Mike Grobbel, 49997 Lexington Ave. East, Shelby Township, MI 48317.
2.      Meeting began at 7:00 PM EST; Quorum was established with three Board Members being present.  Board Members present: President Mike Grobbel, Treasurer Larry Cybulski, and Secretary Bhartan Amin.  Also present: Ryan Dorner (Kramer-Triad property management)
3.      Approved the agenda for this meeting.
4.      The Board formally approved the 25 January 2012, meeting minutes.
5.      Management Report presented by Ryan Dorner.
a.       The Board reviewed and approved 2 year management agreement beginning January 2012 through 31 December 2013.  The agreement reflects no increase in the per unit management fee.
b.      Ryan provided a copy of the signed and dated release agreement document by the Titanium Real Estate Advisors on behalf of the Carpenters Pension Trust Fund.  They have indicated that the $10,000 check will be mailed to the Association on 17 February 2012.
                                                   i.      Follow-up:  The check was received by Kramer-Triad on 29 February 2012.
c.       The Board received a copy of the approval notice sent to a co-owner to install an AT&T iNID cable box.
d.      The Board reviewed the Violation report.
e.       The Board reviewed the updated Renters’ report.
f.        The Board reviewed the Open and Closed Work Order reports for the month of January 2012.
6.      Discussion
a.       The snow removal company will begin repair of 23 garage doors before the end of March 2012.
b.      The AT&T’s iNID cable box for U-Verse is 12” x 12” x 4”.  Co-owners need a Board approval prior to installation.
c.       The Board approved to get the brick work done on 23 units at the cost of $11,745.  This amount was budgeted in 2012 budget.  The Board will review three additional units and additional associated cost.
                                                   i.      Follow-up:  On 1 March 2012, the President Grobbel and the Treasurer Cybulski physically looked at three units and agreed to get the work done this year for the additional cost of $1,305.  The total cost of the project is 26 units at the cost of $13,050.
7.      There are no additional service contracts for discussion or approval.
8.      The Master Homeowners Association meeting will take place on Wednesday, 18 April 2012, in the Board Room of the Shelby Township Municipal building.  Sign-in begins at 6:00 PM, with the meeting beginning at 7:00 PM.
9.      Old Business
a.       President Grobbel and Treasurer Cybulski made a presentation to the Township Board of Trustees on 7 February 2012, regarding the issue of final asphalt paving.  The Board of Trustees replied that they will respond within 30 days.
b.      A lengthy discussion took place on our roads and special assessment.  If the co-owners do not approve the special assessment, we are looking at a much higher repair cost in the future.  A special meeting of the membership is planned for 14 April 2012 to hold a Special Assessment election that if approved, would fund the cost of final paving on our roadways and allow co-owners to make their payment in six equal, monthly installments.
10.  Open discussion
a.       There was open discussion among the Board members regarding Radon gas mitigation.  Macomb County Health Services is offering a one time use kit for free.  Need to follow specific instructions and mail in for results.  President Grobbel has found a unit that continuously monitors for the Radon gas.  The unit costs approximately $130.  The Board is considering to purchase one unit for the co-owners to share on a rotating basis.
b.      There was open discussion on Consumer Energy’s AC program.  From individuals’ prior experiences, it was not worth participating in the program.
11.  The next regular Board meeting is scheduled for Friday, 30 March 2012, at 10:00 AM EDT, at the Kramer-Triad office on Big Beaver Road, Troy.
12.  Meeting was adjourned at 10:14 PM EST.