SAVE THE DATES: 900 Marshy Cove Board and Annual Meetings

Future Meetings: Note that some meeting days are on Thursdays. All meetings will be video conferences until deemed safe for the time being. All Meetings are open to unit owners. Dates are subject to change.

·       Thursday, April 8, 2020, 4:30 PM, Regular Meeting of the BOD

·       Saturday, May 8, 2020, 10:00 AM, Annual Meeting of Owners

·       Thursday, September 9, 2020, 4:30 PM, Regular Meeting of the BOD, Budget proposal

·       Saturday, November 13, 2020, 10:00 AM, Regular Meeting of the BOD, Budget approval

     All meetings are open to unit owners.

     If  you have a specific concern, please foreword it to mc900@comcast.net 

Reminder: Board Meeting, Saturday, December 5, 2020, 10 AM

Meeting of the 900 Marshy Cove Board of Directors

Saturday, December 5, 2020, 10 AM

This meeting will be only accessible on the internet.

Please refer to the meeting announcement mailer for the link and agenda.

The primary purpose of this meeting is to formally approve the 2021 budget.

Old Business (partial agenda)

    a) Creation of mail room in front foyer closet.

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

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

    d) Replacement to ceiling lights in garage

New Business

    a) Cancellation of Fireline maintenance contracts.

    b) Signing of ARK fire system contracts,

    c) Water shut off replacement valves for units

    d) Addition of water spigots and electrical outlets in garage

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

    i) Residents’ suggestions

    9) Owners Forum

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

Saturday, December 5, 2020, 10:00 AM, Regular Meeting of the BOD, Budget approval

Thursday, January 7, 4:00 PM, Regular Meeting of the BOD, 2021 planning

Thursday, April 8, 4:00 PM, Regular Meeting of the BOD,

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

Help Wanted

The DHMA and 900 Marshy Cove Condo Association are in need of a person with word processing skills to record the minutes of our meetings.  

• Most meetings occur on Saturday mornings. Some on Thursday afternoon.
• DHMA has 6 meetings per year
• 900 MC has 5 meetings per year
• Typical fee: $100 -$150 per transcript
• Other associations are also in need of a recording secretary.

If you know someone who can assist us as a recording secretary, please contact me at

deepharbour@comcast.net 

Special notice to all owners & residents

Follow the health guidelines and restrictions issued by Governor Hogan.

Other Information

For those over 60: If you need assistance for groceries and other supplies, contact Sentry. They will pick-up and deliver to your door. This works best if you can place an order with the store on-line in advance.

Sentry: (410) 221-0398 cambridge@sentrymgt.com 
Sentry After hours: (800) 932-6636

·       Sentry is trying to purchase hand sanitizer for our lobby.
·       Our April 9 board meeting has been postponed.
·       Our Annual Meeting of Members has been postponed.
·       The Master Association’s meetings have also been postponed
·       Note Sentry’s emergency call number.

Pet owners: 
All cats & dog registrations forms and fees are due on March 31.

Your 900 Marshy Cove Board of Directors

And Sentry Management.

mc900@comcast.net

http://900marshycove.blogspot.com/

900 Marshy Cove Meetings postponed

To All Owners at 900 Marshy Cove,

Our scheduled Regular meeting of the Board of Directors on April 9th has been postponed.
Also, Our Annual Meeting of Members scheduled for May 9th has also been postponed.
Once the Maryland statewide restrictions are lifted, we will re-schedule our meetings.
The Annual Meeting is required by the state condo law and our governing documents.
So it is imperative that we conduct the meeting as soon as possible.

In the meantime, the board of directors will rely on electronic communications to resolve critical business.  We will utilize Sentry's "Email Blast" utility to broadcast any significant events. Also, this blog site is the electronic bulletin board.

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President’s Report, April 9, 2020, Submitted by George Breig

Current Board of Directors:                             Term of Office: 
President: George Breig, Unit 408                          2018-2021
Vice President: Shirley Moore, Unit 207                2017-2020 * open position
Treasurer: Alan McIntee, Unit 202 2019-2022
Secretary: Clara Mae Stephens, Unit 107 2018-2021
Director:  Sylvia Harper, Unit 205 2018-2021

The board will have an open seat on May 9. Our longest-serving director, Shirley Moore, will be retiring. Shirley has served since 2008 when the board first formed. She led the association as President for 6 years and as Vice President since. We thank her for her diligent service.
*We are seeking nominations for a new director.

January 2020- March 2020 Accomplishments
Hallway carpeting completed on floors 3 & 4.  More carpeting material is needed to complete the 1st and 2nd floors.

- Vinyl flooring installed at the elevator waiting areas and inside elevators.
- Garage lighting has been improved in darker areas. More improvement is will be evaluated.
- Exterior Lighting in front entrance has been improved with LED fixtures
- Housekeeping & Maintenance Committee: Established to better manage cleaning & repair services.  Contract awarded to 2020 Cleaning Service in January.
- Fire System: A meter has been installed to record the time that the air compressor runs. This monitoring device will provide advance warning of air leaks that may cause false alarms.
- Replacement Water Heater: Replacement model number and installation sources identified. A Tankless option has been identified.

Current 2020 Projects:
- Professional carpet maintenance. Contract to be awarded for spot cleaning and annual cleaning. Residents should not attempt to clean the new carpets. Spills should be reported.
- Updating Contact information for owners and tenants to improve communications.
- Lobby: Ceiling lights will be replaced with LED fixtures.

Future 2020 projects:
- Landscaping and Gardening:  $3500 is budgeted for future plantings in 2020 and maintenance of the gardens surrounding 900 Marshy Cove.  Regular service by a gardener will be contracted.
- Painting of stairway floors and landings: Gripping surface paint will be applied
Security cameras: Upgrade of video recording device and the addition of external cameras is under study.
Other Issues:
- Fire Safety: The 2020 budget will need to accommodate possible repairs to our dry sprinkler system. The pipeline has continually produced air leaks.
- Pets and Pet Committee: All known pet owners have been notified to renew their pet registration. Pet registration and fees are due by March 31, 2020.

Internet links: These sites will provide information about our community.
https://accesssentrymgt.com/dx/sentrywp/index.html
http://900marshycove.blogspot.com/
http://deepharbourmd.blogspot.com/

Reminder, Board Meeting, Paint Touch-up

Reminder: 
900 Marshy Cove Condo Association
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors.
Thursday, January 9, 2020, 4:00 PM
at the Sentry Office Suite 302
All owners are encouraged to attend.

Paint Touch-up: Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Tim, our favorite painter, will be here to touch up our walls and doors.
Be especially careful around the elevator door jams.
We will be marking the wall dings and other marks with blue tape.

900 Marshy Cove: Meeting Notification.

A new year begins. 
Much has been accomplished in 2019 and 2020 presents new challenges.

Save the date for our first Regular Board Meeting of 2020.
Thursday, January 9, 2020, 4:00 PM
Sentry Office, 3rd floor
601 Locust St. 
Cambridge, MD 21613

Primary issues:

• New carpets in hallways
• Owners and tenants contact information updates
• Pet Policy: Registration
• Safety and Security at DHMA
• Election of board members in May

Click here for the January 2020 President's Report

Click here for the January 9, 2020 Agenda

Upcoming events: Carpeting, Meetings

Merry Christmas 

Happy Holidays from your Board of Directors,

Shirley, Alan, Clara Mae, Sylvia & George

winter past.

Carpet Installation
All residents should be aware that new carpeting will be installed in mid-January.
The tentative date to start work is the week of January 13, 2020.

This will create disruption as the old carpet is removed and hauled out and the new carpet is laid down.
You can expect some difficulty walking through the hallways.
One of the elevators will be in service mode. So, only one elevator will be available for residents during the day.
Of course, you will need to remove any ornaments that may interfere with the installation.

We will announce more details of the plan so, residents can prepare for whatever upsets this work will cause.

Other Projects
The board is considering improving lighting in the lobby by replacing fixtures with more efficient LEDs.
Also, improving exterior lighting in the front of the building.
The board will also consider upgrading our camera surveillance system to include exterior cameras.

Future Meetings: Note that some meeting days are on Thursdays.
All meetings will be at Sentry’s office and are open to unit owners. Dates are subject to change.

• Thursday, January 9, 2020, 4:00 PM, Regular Meeting of the BOD

• Thursday, April 9, 2020, 4:00 PM, Regular Meeting of the BOD

• Saturday, May 9, 2020, 10:00 AM, Annual Meeting of Members

• Thursday, September 10, 2020, 4:00 PM, Regular Meeting of the BOD, Budget proposal

• Saturday, November 14, 2020, 10:00 AM, Regular Meeting of the BOD, Budget approval

Comments? Send them to mc900@comcast.net 

REMINDER, Condo Meeting, November 7, 2019

Come, meet the Directors

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors, 

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Time: 4:00 PM,

Sentry Management, 3rd-floor meeting room,

601 Locust St #302, Cambridge, MD 21613.

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

900 Marshy Cove Budget Approval Meeting, Thursday, November 7, 2019

All Owners are encouraged to attend.

Agenda: Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors, Thursday, November 7, 2019

Time: 4:00 PM,

Sentry Management, 3rd floor meeting room,

601 Locust St #302, Cambridge, MD 21613.

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

1)         Call to Order: ___________________

2)         Roll call  & Proof of Quorum

3)         Reading/Approval of minutes of the BOD Meeting of September 12, 2019

4)         Management Report

5)         Officers and Committee Reports

  a)       Presidents Report      2020 Objectives & 2019 accomplishments

  b)       Treasurer’s Report

i)          YTD Expense to Budget Review - forecast

ii)         Submit 2020 budget for approval

  c)       DHMA Status

  d)       Landscaping Committee

  e)       Pet Committee: Pet Policy for 2020

  f)        Residents’ Committee

  i)        New owners & Rental Status- Occupancy Survey

ii)         Housekeeping & New residents Welcome Guide: “Living at 900 Marshy Cove”

6)         Old Business

  a)       Carpet replacement: Installation dates

  b)       Surveillance camera system expansion –exterior cameras 2020

  c)       Fire Sprinkler System maintenance –alignment & monitoring

7)         New Business

  a)       Hallway paint touch-up 2019

  b)       Painting the floor on the ground level of the stairwell. 2020

  c)       Extending our lawn sprinkler system. 2020

  d)       LED replacement fixtures for the lobby. (reserve funding) 2020

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

8)         Owners Forum

9)         Next Meetings: Mark your calendar

  a) Thursday, November 7, 2019, 4:00 PM, Regular Meeting of the BOD, Budget approval

  b) Thursday, January 9, 2020, 4:00 PM, Regular Meeting of the BOD

  c) Thursday, April 9, 2020, 4:00 PM, Regular Meeting of the BOD

  d) Saturday, May 9, 2020, 10:00 AM, Annual Meeting of Members

  e) Thursday, September 10, 2020, 4:00 PM, Regular Meeting of the BOD, Budget proposal

  f) Saturday, November 14, 2020, 10:00 AM, Regular Meeting of the BOD, Budget approval

10)       Adjournment  _______________

 

Regards,
George Breig- President
900 Marshy Cove 408
Cambridge, MD 21613
http://www.900marshycove.blogspot.com/
http://deepharbourmd.blogspot.com/

REMINDER!

900 Marshy Cove

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
September 12, 2019

Thursday, 4:00 PM

Sentry's Office, 3rd Floor 302

601 Locust Street

Cambridge, MD 21613

(410) 221-0398

cambridge@sentrymgt.com 

All owners are encouraged to attend.

Click Here for the Agenda

Meet the Board

Reminder, Regular Meeting of the Board of DIrectors, September 12, 2019

Agenda: Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors, Thursday, September 12, 2019

Time: 4:00 PM,

Sentry Management, 3^rd floor meeting room,

601 Locust St #302, Cambridge, MD 21613.

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

1)     Call to Order: ___________________

2)     Roll call  & Proof of Quorum

3)     Reading/Approval of minutes of the BOD Meeting of March 7, 2019 & May 4, 2019 (elections)

4)     Management Report

a)     Review of Results, Action Items & New Issues

b)     Contract renewals cleaning services

5)     Officers and Committee Reports

a)     Presidents report

i)       2019 Objectives & accomplishments

b)     Treasurer’s Report

i)       YTD Expense to Budget Review

ii)      Proposed budget for 2020

c)     DHMA Status

i)       Gated community initiative

ii)      Seal coating and line painting

d)     Landscaping Committee

i)       Current status of gardens

ii)      2019 projects & Cooperation with DHMA

e)     Pet Committee: Pet Policy for 2019-2020

f)       Residents’ Committee

i)       New owners & Rental Status

ii)      Housekeeping & Owner’s Manual & New residents Welcome Guide

iii)    Carpet cleaning policy

6)     Old Business

a)     Carpet replacement- expenditure approval

b)     Master Key Locks status

c)     Surveillance camera system expansion –exterior cameras 2020

7)     New Business

a)     Fire Sprinkler System maintenance –alignment & monitoring

b)     Painting the floor on the ground level of the stairwell. 2020

c)     Extending our lawn sprinkler system. 2020

d)     LED replacement fixtures for the lobby. (reserve funding) 2020

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

8)     Owners Forum

9)     Next Meetings:

a)     Thursday, September 12, 2019, 4:00 PM, BOD Regular Meeting, Budget proposed

b)     Saturday, November 16, 2019, 9:00 AM, Regular Meeting of the BOD, Budget approval

c)     Thursday, January 9, 2020, 4:00 PM, Regular Meeting of the BOD

d)     Thursday, March 5, 2020, 4:00 PM, Regular Meeting of the BOD

e)     Saturday, May 9, 2020, 10:00 AM, Annual Meeting of Member

10)  Adjournment  _______________    

Send your comments to mc900@comcast.net 

Agenda: Regular Meeting of Directors, March 07, 2019

Agenda: Regular Meeting of Directors, March 07, 2019

Time: 4:00 PM,

Sentry Management, 3^rd floor meeting room,

601 Locust St #302, Cambridge, MD 21613.

Phone: 410-221-0398       Email: cambridge@sentrymgt.com

1)    Organization & Roll call

a)     900 Marshy Cove Board of Directors, Members, Sentry

2)     Reading/Approval of minutes of January 10, 2019 meeting.

3)     Management Report

a)     Review of Results, Action Items & New Issues

4)     Officers and Committee Reports

a)     President's Report

i)      2019 Objectives

ii)     Annual Meeting Preparation

b)    Treasurer’s Report

i)      YTD Expense to Budget Review

ii)     CD Purchases

iii)    Reserves Study announcement for Annual Meeting

c)     DHMA Status

i)      Gated community initiative

ii)     Sentry contract

iii)    Sentry’s performance

d)    Landscaping

i)      2019 projects

ii)     Cooperation with DHMA

e)     Pet committee Pet Committee Chairman & Pet Policy for 2019

i)      Mailing of pet policy to al pet owners

ii)     Reaming applications due

f)     Residents’ Committee

i)      Master Key Locks

ii)     Owners Manual

5)     Old Business

a)     Completion of FOB access system

b)    Carpet replacement

6)     New Business

a)     Ceiling lights in lobby

b)    Lobby rugs cleaning

c)     Security system replacement

d)    Any other new business

7)     Owners Forum

8)     Next Meetings:

a)      Thursday, March 7, 2019, 4:00 PM, Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

b)      Saturday, May 4, 2019, 10:00 AM, Annual Meeting of Members

c)       Saturday, September 14, 2019, 10:00 AM, Regular Meeting of the BOD, Budget proposed

d)      Saturday, November 9, 2019, 10:00 AM, Regular Meeting of the BOD, Budget approval

e)      Thursday January 9, 2020

1.    Adjournment  _______________