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Monday, May 24, 2021
Chesapeake Maritime Heritage Festival June 26 + 27, 2021 10 AM - 6 PM
Water heaters? Expansion Tanks?
Our water heaters are nearing 14-15 years old. All water heaters should be considered for replacement before they fail. Owners are liable for up to $10, 000 of water damage caused by failures originating in their units.
Water damage is our greatest concern. When replaced, be sure that the expansion tanks are properly pressurized to 55 PSI. This has been the cause of all failures to date. Ask the installed to write the date and pressure on the tank.
Update: Several water heaters have been replaced in 900 Marshy Cove.
Some have been direct tank-type replacements, cost: ~$2200.
Three have been tankless water heaters: cost ~$5000
They both work satisfactorily, The tankless unit takes up less space possibly allowing some additional closet storage
Original Equipment: A.O. Smith Model Number: GPDT 50L 100
Saturday, May 8, 2021
A Tribute to Shirley Moore
900 Marshy Cove Condo Association
It is with deep sadness, that we report the passing of Shirley Moore. During her six years as president, she accomplished much toward the betterment of our association. From 2010 until 2016, she served the association as president and continued to serve on the board of directors until 2020. Under her leadership, the association successfully delivered results improving safety, appearances, and cost management.
Shirley was successful because she cared about our community.
She served us well.
We will miss her good company and her warm personality.
Shirley Moore, Past President and Secretary
Some selected
accomplishments that were completed with her leadership
- Beazer
installed and paid to have the garage ceiling insulated keeping the first-floor
units warmer in the winter and cooler in summer.
- The
BOD was able to hold condo fees except for two increases due to Master
Association increases.
- Landscaping:
A sprinkler system was installed in the entry garden and the soil was
enriched and fertilized. Knockout
Rose bushes were planted in the parking area garden. A flower garden in
the front of the building was established which we enjoy to this day and the
marina walkway was lined with hydrangeas and hostas.
- Security
cameras were installed covering all doorways, the lobby, and the garage. The
stairwells were upgraded to keypad locks to prevent intruder entry.
- An
amendment limiting the rental units to twenty in our building was passed. A second amendment limiting ownership to
two units was also approved by the owners.
Specific procedures governing condo rentals were defined.
- A
changeover to LED lights in the building’s common areas has saved the
Association $6000 annually since March 2015.
- Annual
maintenance included: Carpet cleaning in all common areas, Smoke detector
batteries changed, Power washing of garage floors, and inspecting of
heater expansion tanks.
- Our
emergency evacuation policy was improved to handle the needs of our elderly
and handicapped residents. An evacuation
checklist was developed. A
successful mock fire drill and lunch with the firemen won much praise from
the Fire Department.
- A
Residents Committee was initiated to welcome new residents and to give
them a contact on their floor.
General materials are given the residents that explain the rules of
the building, use of the elevator boxes for communication; formal
communications and notices would be found on the box next to the
mailboxes.
- Four
chairs were purchase for the lobby to replace the old ones.
- An Annual Christmas Party enjoyed by residents and promoting a sense of community in the building.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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.
Thursday, April 15, 2021
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
Friday, April 9, 2021
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.)
Thank you for your patience, your Board of Directors
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
900 Marshy Cove: Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors, Thursday April 8, 2021
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 _______________