Attic Sprinkler System Rebuilding

ARK Fire Systems will begin work on our Attic Sprinkler system on Monday, May 3.

You should have noticed the galvanized pipe stored on the West side lawn.

Work will continue for four to five weeks.

This is difficult work. All of the pipe in the attic will be removed and hauled off.

The workman will need to carry all the pipe by hand up and down the stairway.

During the workday, the fourth-floor residents will hear footsteps as the workman walk the rafters. 

The end result will be a properly pitched piping system that will properly drain water after testing. Galvanized pipe should extend the life of the piping for many more years than we have experienced to date.

Hopefully, this will eliminate false alarms caused by pin-hole air leaks in the system.

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Reminder: Annual Meeting of Owners, May 8, 2021, 10:00 AM.

A Microsoft Teams link will be sent to all owners.

Garage Lights Upgrade.

Residents:

Many thanks for your cooperation with LED lighting improvements in the garage.  You will notice a significant improvement in the brightness. 

 

New Security cameras have been installed in the garage. As you leave the lobby look-up. These supplement the entrance and exit cameras previously installed.

 

Pipes for the Attic sprinkler project have arrived. They are stored outside as they would not fit inside the garage. Work will begin shortly.

Galvanized Pipe should last longer

38 20 foot pipes

Stored near garage exit

Upcoming:

·      Attic sprinkler system pipe replacement

·      Power washing of garage floor

·      Addition of external cameras and upgrading surveillance hardware

·      Expansion tank inspection program. Goal: 100% verification, ZERO FAILURES in 2021.  (two failures this year- $ 5,000 in damages paid by owners.)

Face Coverings are mandatory in our common spaces!

We have had seven Covid-19 cases to date. All have recovered.

Stay Healthy, Your Board of Directors,    mc900@comcast.net http://900marshycove.blogspot.com

A brighter place!

NOTICE!                         Mc900@comcast.net

On Tuesday,  April 13, the garage ceiling lights will be upgraded to provide brighter lighting.  To do this work, vehicles that are under a light fixture must be outside of the building from 8:00 AM until 3 PM. (or until work has been completed).

Notices will be placed on all vehicles that must be moved.  

How much brighter?

If you look to the East end of the garage, you will see the difference. LED fixtures were installed there several months ago.

Upcoming:

·       Improved lighting in garage April 13, 2021

·       Attic sprinkler system pipe replacement

·       Power washing of garage floor

·       Addition of external cameras and upgrading surveillance hardware

·       Expansion tank inspection program. Goal: 100% verification, ZERO FAILURES in 2021.  (two failures this year- $ 5,000 in damages paid by owners.)

Questions: send them to mc900@comcast.net 

Thank you for your patience, your Board of Directors

900 Marshy Cove: Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors, Thursday April 8, 2021

 (A meeting link will be broadcast when provided by Sentry)

Agenda: Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors, Thursday, April 8, 2021

Time: 4:30 PM

Video Conference on Go-To- Meeting, See mail notice for internet link.

Sentry: Phone: 410-221-0398    Email: cambridge@sentrymgt.com   mc900@comcast.net

 

1)     Roll call & Proof of Quorum

2)     Reading/Approval of minutes of the BOD Meeting of January21, 2021

3)     Management Report

a)     Review of Results, Action Items & New Issues

b)     Meeting notifications for Annual meeting on May 8, 2021

4)     Officers and Committee Reports

a)     President’s Report

i)       Accomplishments and Plans

ii)     Fire system: replacement of Attic dry system piping.

iii)    Best practices: Billing for repairs – private residences

b)     Treasurer’s Report

i)       YTD Expense comparison to Budget

ii)     State of reserve funds

iii)    Planned reserve expenditures in 2021-22

c)     DHMA Status

i)       Security initiative- surveillance cameras

ii)     Beazer’s plans for development

iii)    Pool contract

d)     Landscaping Committee

i)       2021 projects

e)     Pet Committee: Pet Policy for 2021

i)       Pet Noise Survey results

ii)     Registrations filed

f)      Residents’ Committee

i)       New owners & rental status

ii)     Review of cleaning service

5)     Old Business

a)     Surveillance camera system expansion – exterior cameras 2020-21

b)     Fire Sprinkler System maintenance – dry system alignment & repairs

c)     Replacement of ceiling lights in garage

d)     Water shut off replacement valves for units

e)     Addition of water spigots and electrical outlets in garage

6)     New Business

a)     Expansion Tank Inspection Initiative- mitigating risk

b)     Any other new business – capital and policy Improvements 2020

i)       Residents’ suggestions

7)     Owners Forum

8)      Next Meetings: All meetings will be simulcast on Go-to-Meeting

a)     Thursday, April 8, 4:30 PM, Regular Meeting of the BOD,

b)     Saturday, May 8, 10:00 AM, Annual Meeting of Members

c)     Thursday, September 9, 4:30 PM, Regular Meeting of the BOD, Budget proposal

d)     Thursday, November 13, 10:00 AM, Regular Meeting of the BOD, Budgert approval

9)      Adjournment _______________