november 29, 2011 annual meeting
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November 29, 2011November 29, 2011
www.indianbrookcondos.com
Annual MeetingAnnual Meeting
Agenda1. Welcome
2. Key Accomplishments
3. Landscaping
4. Challenges
5. Financials
6. Election
7. Questions
2011 Key Accomplishments 3 buildings painted/repaired (9-12 Rosewood;
5-8 & 9-12 Lilac) 64 decks stained/sealed (Birchwood, Lilac,
Rosewood, Turnbridge) Established 3-year snow plowing contract with
Rosado and Sons, Inc. New mailboxes (Rosewood, Weybridge) New garage door on STP garage Draft of updated rules & responsibilities distributed Ongoing building repairs
Landscaping 2011 Review Rosado & Sons, Inc. second season; first year
of 3-year contract Loaming and seeding under groves on Indian
Brook Road Upbranching to improve appearance and
“walkability” Pruning or removal of shrubs and branches at
light posts and poles to improve lighting and protect investment
Landscaping 2011 Review Flower budget shift from annuals to perennials
and ornamental grasses Hostas moved from downed trees to new
locations at no charge Bartlett Tree Experts major tree work
Removal of hazardous trees at perimeterFree sample pruning (20’) of a large white pine on Turnbridge Tropical Storm Irene (Aug.); snowstorm (Oct.); removal of
magnolias infested with magnolia scale (most too close to buildings)
Landscaping 2012
Loam and seed spots where storm-damaged trees were removed
More perimeter tree work to remove hazards and increase clearance from buildings
Remove/relocate foundation shrubs to improve building clearance
New plantings as budget allows Reduced projects (“extras”) budget
2011 ChallengesRiverside lawsuit ongoing
Extraordinary unbudgeted expensesSnow removal $49,000 over budgetAug. tropical storm clean up Sewage back-up Nov. (9-12 Rosewood) Remediation of recurring water infiltration
(5-8 Birchwood & 6-7 Rosewood) Remediation of recurring flooding/basement
water infiltration (5-8 Leman) Oct. snowstorm clean up (trees)
TOTAL $67,000
Capital Projects Planned for 2012
Painting/carpentry (Leman)
Leman wall/drainage project
Walkway repairs
Turnbridge driveway patch/repair
Striping 3 parking lots (Rosewood + 2)
Signage: paint IB sign & adduplighting; new private property sign
TOTAL $71,000*All costs are estimated
Status of STP Upgrade
MA DEP mandate to tighten nitrogen limits
Granted extension to complete work until 2016(originally 2012)
On-Site Engineering design complete
Estimated cost: $120,000
Fully funded in 2011
Roof ReplacementsFinal payout received from insurance claim
2011 activityNo roofs replacedReview of 7 roofs replaced in 2010; results showed
additional work required; work to be scheduled
Additional estimates obtained from new vendorsSpecs approved end of Oct.
Start with 1-4 & 9-12 LilacEvaluate quality
2012 plans
2012 Fees
Condo fee 7% ($302/$305/$345)
Supplemental fee to replenish general reserve
12 monthly paymentsMiddle units $420 ($35/month)End units $480 ($40/month)
2011 supplemental fee to fund STP upgrade $560/$565/$639
Election
A few words from Bob Haddon—Owner, Salisbury Management
Terms expiring: Roland Janbergs, Flossie O’Donnell, Kerry Reisner
Candidates running for election (or re-election)
Questions and Discussion