March 2016 Your Communication and Information Resource Strauss reflects on his 24 years as a Board member By Neil Warner meeting of unit owners on Feb. 16 in the Instead, Strauss served as assistant When Richard Strauss Windjammer Room, presenting him treasurer, treasurer, second vice first ran for the Malibu with a framed certificate of appreciation president and first vice president during East Board of Directors in that reads as follows: his long tenure on the Board. 1991, little did he know “Malibu East Condominium recog‐ One of Richard’s first accomplish‐ what he was getting into. nizes and thanks Richard Alan Strauss ments as a Board member was estab‐ Immediately after being elected, he for his sense of fairness, his dedication, lishing an investment policy, whereby discovered during the new Board’s his tireless work on construction one‐third of the Association’s reserve election of officers that there was a projects and the budget and for his funds would be invested in short‐term “cabal” determined to unseat the many contributions to the financial Treasury instruments, one‐third in bank incumbent treasurer. He was nominated stability and overall betterment of our CDs and one‐third with brokerage for the office, and when the vote community during the last 24 years as a houses. Strauss was well‐qualified to resulted in a tie, someone suggested director and an officer of our Board of devise the investment policy, as he that Richard be named the assistant Directors. spent most of his professional career as treasurer for the first year and then “Presented with unanimous agree‐ an independent investment adviser, at switch positions with the treasurer a ment by the Board of Directors, Septem‐ one point managing $70‐80 million year later. ber 8, 2015.” before retiring in 2011. The investment That was an auspicious beginning of a policy proved to be a successful one, 24‐year tenure on the Board that came which the Board followed faithfully for to an end in 2015, when Richard chose years, until the rates of return on not to run for re‐election. Treasury investments became so low The Board honored Strauss for his that they were no longer a prudent service to the Association at a special option. “Everything was to be insured,” Malibu East events Strauss said of the investment policy. “Previously, we weren’t earning much and meetings on our investments.” Special meeting of unit owners Richard, who has lived in the building Tuesday, March 8 with Jackee for 26½ years, was asked 7:30 p.m. ‐ Windjammer Room how the Board typically reached a Thursday afternoon discussion decision during his tenure. Thursday, March 17 Strauss is proud of the special “Until years 23 and 24, we would 2:00 p.m. ‐ Community Room recognition and recently had the typically come to an overall consensus, (every 3rd Thursday of the month) certificate displayed in his living room. rather than have a 7‐5 vote or a decision Karaoke/dance party What prompted Richard to run for imposed by the president. It was by Saturday, March 19 the Board in the first place, just two consensus. We had very few Board 7:30 p.m. ‐ Windjammer Room years after becoming an owner at members who had an agenda of their Board meeting Malibu East? own.” Tuesday, March 22 “I had been to several meetings and I (Continued on page 6) 7:30 p.m. ‐ Windjammer Room wanted to help Marcel (Board president Easter egg hunt Marcel Molins) continue to do the things Saturday, March 26 he wanted to accomplish,” Richard Our condolences to the 10:15 a.m. ‐ Windjammer Room recalled. Dialogue staff meeting Did he ever have any ambition to family and friends of Wednesday, April 6 7:30 p.m. ‐ Community Room become Board president? Lisa Zaric “Jackee (Richard’s wife of 30 years, Leave event and meeting notices at Jackee Ames) told me becoming Arnold Hubick the desk for the Dialogue. For more president would be a perfect cause for Nathan Gibson events: malibueast.org/calendar divorce,” Richard said with a smile. Page 2 March 2016

Please keep in mind that the meeting notes are not the official record of the Malibu East Board meeting notes Condominium Board of Directors meetings. The official minutes are generally approved during the next meeting and may be viewed By Neil Warner or copied in the management office.

Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016 1) 39F sale 8) Captain’s Walk stairwell project Attendance: Twelve Board members, two Board approved the exercise of the right After a long delay, the project will go out management representatives and two of first refusal on the sale of unit 39F at a to bid again. residents price of $163,000, plus or minus 9) Captain’s Walk restroom project Presiding: President Marcel Molins prorations, subject to approval by the The bidding process is set to begin. unit owners. 10)Commercial tenants: Internet service REVISIONS TO AGENDA 2) Facade restoration project consultant Being investigated. 1) “Sale of unit 35C” was added to Items Directors selected Kellermeyer Godfryt 11)Rooftop conduit securement Requiring Board Action. Hart as engineering consultant for the Nothing new. 2) “Laundry Room,” “Elevator use during upcoming multiyear balcony/facade 12)Emergency mitigation team project” and “Building profile for project. Tabled. appraisers” were added to Old/New 3) Elevator camera: change order 13)Association‐owned units Business. Board approved a change order for The Association owns 23 units, most of upgrading the cameras to be installed in which are being rented. The others are TREASURER’S REPORT – Joan Scholl the five elevators. either being renovated or are listed for nd 1) Financial statement 4) Seawall assessment: 2 study sale. Operating and reserve cash Tabled. 14)Laundry Room $2,016,325 5) Captain’s Walk listing agent contract Directors discussed various issues Investment in units Directors approved a contract with a new regarding the Laundry Room. $3,588,278 (23 units) real‐estate listing agent for the commer‐ 15)Elevator use during project 2) Delinquencies cial spaces. With the service elevator modernization $379,712, including $207,901 6) 22.1 disclosure statement now completed, the Board decided to from former residents Board approved the 22.1 disclosure resume enforcement of the rule requiring statement as amended. residents with pets, carts or other large COMMITTEE REPORTS 7) Sale of unit 35C items to use the service elevator 1) Building Maintenance & Services – Directors voted to approve a contract to whenever it’s available. Carol Beatty sell Association‐owned unit 35C at a 16)Building profile for appraisers Some unit doors facing the corridor are price of $275,000, minus a $5,000 credit Director Thomas Vaughan has compiled a beginning to look like bulletin boards. to the buyer for closing costs. Unit property profile for Malibu East that will Directors requested that several minor owners’ approval of the sale will be be given to appraisers who come to the issues in the garage be corrected. sought at a March 8 special meeting. Management Office, with the aim of 2) Garage – Martina Molins Old/new business obtaining more reasonable appraisals for The garage was 59 cars below capacity as 1) Pool repairs: skimmers, lighting our units. of Jan. 31, and there was one resident on Tabled. the waiting list for single self‐parking. No 2) Hydraulic elevator: maintenance costs The meeting ended at 10:26 p.m. and went garage claims in January. No action taken. into closed session. 3) Units/Redecorating – Carl Stahlheber 3) ComEd transformer replacement Renovation of Association‐owned unit ComEd has replaced three transformers th 26E is under way. and will replace the 10 floor trans‐ Electric bill is 4) Sports – Neil Warner former. Yoga classes continue each Thursday at 4) Life safety: garage vestibule important 6:30 p.m. Beginners are welcome. No action taken. Newcomers can join the first Thursday of 5) Elevator project status How high have your electric bills each month. Flooring in service elevator will be been lately? 5) Social – Sandy Chaet replaced. Board approved a proposal to If they have been particularly high, A karaoke/dance party with DJ Dominic install Internet service to each of our five elevators. you might want to look closely at your Wayne will be held at 7:30 p.m. March 19 electric bill – especially considering that in the Windjammer Room. An Easter egg 6) Entry door replacement hunt for children under 10 will be held at Dean Lerner, our property supervisor we’ve had a very mild winter. 10:15 a.m. March 26 in the Windjammer from Sudler, said his recent property One of our residents in a south‐facing Room. The discussion group meets the inspection revealed that a vast majority two‐bedroom unit had been receiving third Thursday of each month (March 17) of the unit doors facing the corridors need attention because of marred electric bills in the $300 to $500 range at 2 p.m. in the Community Room. recently, and because they were so 6) ASCO & Community Affairs – Sandy finishes, hardware that isn’t uniform and Chaet other factors. The Building Maintenance much higher than previous bills, they The 48th Ward Senior Health Fair will be & Services Committee will develop a plan set off a red flag. The owners called held Monday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to for addressing these issues. ComEd for an explanation as to why 1 p.m. at the Broadway Armory. See 7) AUS electricity provider Sudler has vetted an electricity provider their bills had been so high. The ComEd Community Calendar, page 4. customer service representative was that is offering a lower rate than ComEd MANAGEMENT REPORT – Violette for energy supply and transmission, but very helpful and reminded them that Deschamps the Board has a policy of not recommend‐ Items requiring immediate Board action ing any service provider to our residents. (Continued on page 3) March 2016 Page 3 LIFE SAFETY UPDATE: The installa‐ What’s happening around the building tion of the smoke detectors in the water heater closets is in progress. About 60 By Violette Deschamps, Malibu East Manager detectors had been installed by the in‐ house crew as of this writing. We ELEVATOR PROJECT: The elevator ment refers to a system in which all anticipate the completion of this project project is progressing on schedule. recyclables are mixed together in a by the end of April. We remind you to Elevator #3 has been taken out of collection truck, instead of being sorted permanently remove your personal service by Anderson Elevator for the by material type (i.e., newspaper, plastic, belongings (boxes, car vacuum cleaner, modernization of its mechanicals and glass, aluminum, etc.) by the residents. toys, etc.) from the water heater closet cab. It will be returned to operation in The processing center separates the in order to prevent their disposal by the mid‐April. mixed recyclables with technologies staff. The service elevator is now in both old (magnets, screens and con‐ operation. Per the Board’s decision on veyor belts) and new (air jets and Feb. 23, all movers, delivery people and infrared readers) to separate and Electric bill is important residents transporting their pets or regroup the recycling materials. The (Continued from page 2) large carts are required to use the sorted materials are then baled or service elevator from this point on, bundled and sold to manufacturers, who they had switched, voluntarily, to an notwithstanding the fact that the reprocess or refine the recycled materi‐ alternative electricity supplier a elevator modernization project is still in als into “new” products (hats, bottles, number of months ago. The teaser rate progress. The only times that pet owners casings, bags, wrapping). that the supplier offered to gain the or residents with large carts will be Some tips: contract had expired, converting to a allowed to use a passenger elevator is 1. Empty the contents of your plastic much higher rate per kilowatt hour. when the service elevator is locked off bags into the recycling bins located in The current ComEd rates are for a move or a delivery. However, as the bulk room on each floor. You can $0.05865 per kWh for electricity supply long as one of the elevators is out of take your empty plastic bags to many of and $0.01122 per kWh for transmission service, regular passengers will be the large grocery stores or drugstores, services. permitted to use any of the functioning such as Jewel/Osco, where they have Most residents have likely received elevators, including the service elevator. containers specifically marked for unsolicited phone calls from electricity This is a temporary suspension of recycling plastic bags. If you don’t wish suppliers that try to persuade them to Malibu East’s Rules and Regulations to do that, you can dispose of the plastic switch providers. Be very careful before during the elevator project. bags with your regular garbage, which is making such a switch – don’t make a TELEPHONE SCAMS: Please be aware what Waste Management does with bags decision on the telephone without that there are companies, oftentimes that are included with the recyclable having all of the pertinent facts to established out of the country, that are items, although this is not good for the review first. created for the sole purpose of stealing environment. The Citizens Utility Board, a nonpar‐ from you. One of our residents recently 2. Remove the caps from plastic tisan nonprofit that represents consum‐ experienced such harassing phone calls bottles before placing them in the ers, says on its website that consumers by a Bahamian company pretending to recycling bins. should find out the following informa‐ donate a gracious gift of thousands of ENTRY DOORS USED AS BULLETIN tion before switching suppliers: dollars in return for a “small registration BOARDS: Management has received 1. Is the quoted price an introductory fee.” Please be careful and report any complaints from residents to the effect rate that changes in a month or two? such suspicious phone calls by writing that certain entry doors in the tower are 2. Does the company charge an exit fee down the phone number, instructing the being used as bulletin boards. We for getting out of the deal before the person to stop telephoning you, and candidly remind you that the entry term is up? then reporting the scam to the Federal doors are limited common elements 3. Does the company charge a monthly Trade Commission at whose appearance is governed by the fee that will inflate its advertised www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov or Association and that such use is not price? by phoning 202‐326‐2222. allowed. The Association has historically 4. Does a contract clause allow the RECYCLING: Our waste hauler, Waste permitted holiday decorations on the company to get out of the rate it has Management, no longer accepts recycla‐ doors. However, the concept of holiday promised? bles placed in plastic bags. It is time‐ decorations has, in some cases, been 5. Does the company charge a deposit? consuming for workers to empty the taken to the level of advertisement/ You can find CUB online at bags before sorting the recyclables, and promotion over the years, which is not CitizensUtilityBoard.org or the plastic bags damage the sorting acceptable to the Board. The Board of phone 312‐263‐4282 for more informa‐ equipment if they aren’t removed ahead Directors is preparing a rule amendment tion about electricity providers and of time. For your information, the single‐ to resolve the issue of entry doors used other utilities. stream recycling used by Waste Manage‐ as advertisement or promotional boards. Page 4 March 2016 THEATER / SHOWINGS America’s first female president, but Community CITY LIT THEATRE the choice of a trans woman has Calendar “I’ve Got the World on a String,” repercussions. By Neil Warner devised by Sheldon Patinkin March 10 thru April 10 A world premiere musical revue Rivendell Theatre COMMUNITY AFFAIRS featuring 23 great Harold Arlen 5779 N. Ridge BROADWAY ARMORY songs. 800‐737‐0984 Indoor park, six gym floors, trapeze March 4 thru April 10 pridefilmsandplays.com classes, senior activities, athletic Edgewater Presbyterian Church QUEST THEATRE ENSEMBLE equipment, meeting room, computer 1020 W. 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Broadway the scrutiny of home to be just as When hometown beauty Sibyl Mon. and Wed.: 10 a.m.‐6 p.m. sinister. returns to Harrison after a long Tue. and Thu.: noon‐8 p.m. Feb. 24 thru April 2 absence, not‐quite‐forgotten pas‐ Fri. and Sat.: 9 a.m.‐5 p.m. Broadway Armory Park sions and jealousies resurface in a (closed on Sundays) 5917 N. Broadway wildly funny play that is, uncharac‐ 312‐742‐1945 773‐340‐2543 teristically for Foote, brutally satiric chipublib.org/locations/28 jackalopetheatre.org in its depiction of small‐town people EDGEWATER HISTORICAL SOCIETY LIFELINE THEATRE with big money. Current exhibit: “Voices of Edge‐ “Midnight Cowboy,” adapted by Thru March 26 water” (stories of immigrants who Chris Hainsworth “A Loss of Roses” by William Inge settled in Edgewater) . A meditation on loneliness and the A widow and her 21‐year‐old son are Regular museum hours: need to form real connections amidst getting by in a small Depression‐era Saturday and Sunday 1‐4 p.m. the crushing isolation of 20th‐ Kansas town when their old friend, a 5358 N. Ashland Ave. century life, in a world premiere down‐on‐her‐luck but attractive 773‐506‐4849 adaptation of the 1965 novel by actress, moves in with the two. www.EdgewaterHistory.org James Leo Herlihy. Feb. 17 thru April 2 48TH WARD SENIOR HEALTH FAIR Thru April 10 6157 N. Clark Free event offering live entertain‐ 6912 N. Glenwood 773‐338‐2177 ment, refreshments and information 773‐761‐4477 raventheatre.com tables from more than 50 health‐care lifelinetheatre.com REDTWIST THEATRE providers, community organizations LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO “Muse of Fire” by Jake Rosenberg and government agencies. Jazz, wind & percussion ensembles In 1942, Jewish prisoners at Ausch‐ Monday, March 21, 10 a.m.‐1 p.m. concert witz took it upon themselves at grave Broadway Armory Park Wednesday, March 16, 7:30 p.m.; $10 personal risk to perform comedy. 5917 N. Broadway Mundelein Auditorium Yet, can comedy truly have meaning 773‐784‐5277 1020 W. Sheridan Road in the face of horror? [email protected] Minkyoo Shin organ concert Thru March 13 WHITE CRANE WELLNESS CENTER Sunday, March 20, 3 p.m.; free 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Adult day wellness programs for Madonna della Strada Chapel 773‐728‐7529 persons 60 and over. Gentle yoga, tai SE side of campus at lakefront redtwist.org chi, music, exercise, lunch and blogs.luc.edu/artsalive/events/ (Continued on page 5) snacks. Transportation provided PRIDE FILMS & PLAYS within boundary area. “Raggedy And” by David Valdes Frequently check your doors 1355 W. Foster Ave. Greenwood to the corridor to make sure 773‐271‐9001 In this fast‐paced comedy of man‐ they are automatically whitecranewellness.org ners, the perfect poet is needed for closing and latching. the impending inauguration of March 2016 Page 5 Elevator news says “Press for More” and the display Jackalope Theatre will change. The screen will return to its By Carl Chadek main display after a few seconds or, to a valuable asset Now that our service elevator has return immediately, touch the screen By Beth Robinson been returned to us following its anywhere. This feature will be fully Hidden away on the sec‐ modernization, here are some notes operational once all the elevators have ond floor of the Broadway about the operation of the state‐of‐the‐ been completed. Armory, the Jackalope art controls, usage and other informa‐ Keypad operation – To select a floor Theatre Company per‐ tion. using the keypad, press the numbered forms three plays each Touch‐screen operation – To select a buttons of the floor you wish and then year with a small operating budget. floor, simply touch the corresponding press the “Enter” button. If an incorrect Nevertheless, the theater has received number on the screen; the number will button is pressed, press the “X” button recognition for its work throughout change color and become underlined, before pressing “Enter” to start again. Chicago. Last year, its production of Ike indicating it has been selected. The The star symbol is for the Lobby and Holter’s “Exit Strategy” received high Lobby and lower level have their own “LL” is for the lower level. praise from reviewers and drew large spaces near the bottom of the screen. Compliance with the Americans with audiences. This powerful drama about a Unlike our old buttons, you can select a Disabilities Act requires that there is a school closing was particularly timely floor while wearing gloves and it is tactile keypad, with standard ADA as it personalized the controversy over significantly less likely that multiple nomenclature, in all our elevators. The the elimination of 50 Chicago public floors will be selected by accident. primary reasons for the keypad are to schools in 2013. The touch screens will have Internet allow sight‐impaired persons and The company was established in connectivity and eventually will have others who, for whatever reason, 2008 by AJ Ware, Kaiser Ahmed and information on the main display like the cannot reach the touch screen to Gus Menary, who first developed plans current weather, important notices and operate the elevator. The keypad also for a new theatrical company together other news. It already shows the supplies us with added safety in that it as a class project when they were stu‐ current time. Additionally, there will be allows the operation of the elevator in dents at Columbia College. Andrew Bur‐ information on the “News & Upcoming the unlikely event that the touch screen den Swanson joined the team a short Events” display, such as Malibu East malfunctions. time later. Jackalope focuses on both Board meetings, Association social Additional controls – The four other new and more well‐known American events and possibly even community buttons are standard requirements in plays that reflect on what it means to be news. To access this display, touch the all elevators. Open door, close door, call an American. At a second location, The screen on either of the places where it and alarm. All four have international Frontier, a storefront space on Thorn‐ symbols and Braille embossing. dale Avenue, the Jackalope features Brand‐new feature – We have an guest theater companies. The space can excellent new feature with the mod‐ also be rented for events, performances Community Calendar ernization of the service elevator. If, for and rehearsals. (Continued from page 4) whatever reason, the service elevator is In January of this year, the Jackalope unavailable, there is a hall lantern near Theatre production of “Rolling” by play‐ SECOND SUNDAY SERIES the top of the elevator that will light up. wright Calamity West was included in “Gather Ye ’Round” with the Although it’s a benefit to all residents, it the Chicago Tribune article “2016 guide: Chicago Children’s Choir is especially useful for residents on the 6 shows to watch for in Chicago fringe Free. Open to the public. east end of the building and self‐ theater.” Running from Feb. 24 through Sunday, March 13, 2 p.m. parkers on floors 2 and 3 who will no April 2, the play tells the story of a jour‐ North Shore Baptist Church longer need to walk all the way to the nalist who published a report about 5244 N. Lakewood west end only to find that the service rape allegations that turned out to be 773‐728‐4200 elevator is unavailable. There will false. STEEP THEATRE eventually be an out‐of‐service indica‐ A season pass for three plays, plus “Posh” by Laura Wade tor in the Lobby, as well. discounted admission to shows at The The Oxbridge dining club is filled Service elevator usage – Since our Frontier, costs $40. Individual tickets with Britain’s brightest, best and service elevator is once again opera‐ run from $15‐$20. The Jackalope is also most moneyed young men. When tional, please use it for pets, carts, included in the Edgewater Theater Dis‐ their elitist position is threatened, larger items and other circumstances as trict Pass offered by the Edgewater they will stop at nothing to take it indicated in our Rules and Regulations. Community Council. For only $75, pass back. The passenger elevators are to be used holders may attend one play at each of Thru March 12 in these instances only if the service the 13 participating theaters in Edge‐ 1115 W. Berwyn elevator is unavailable. water. 773‐649‐3186 By the way, our elevator moderniza‐ steeptheatre.com tion is right on schedule! Page 6 March 2016 Richard Strauss take when they undertook these to the wall underneath had been (Continued from page 1) projects? completed.) We went through every “We had frequent meetings – for pallet of bricks, and now it’s hard to tell How did that process work with example, with the painting of the garage it was patched.” regard to ensuring an adequate reserve – with all the people involved, the Strauss said that the replacement of fund? Board, the staff, the contractors. We the HVAC system in the Captain’s Walk “There was agreement among the kept the costs low by paying attention mall (one of the two units was com‐ whole Board that we follow the concept to detail and not skipping over things.... pleted on his watch) and the construc‐ of increasing the amount being contrib‐ We tried to get guarantees for the work tion of handicapped‐accessible en‐ uted to the reserve fund a little bit each and we took advantage of the guaran‐ trances to both the tower and the mall, year – as a means of avoiding special tees, in some cases. For example, a which longtime Board president Marcel assessments. The Board just didn’t have contractor used the wrong type of Molins spearheaded, were other a procedure for doing it.” cement, and we got an extended noteworthy Board accomplishments But how can a Board balance the warranty (as a result of the mistake). during his tenure. desire to build up reserves with the We had to get guarantees in writing. Richard was asked whether there owners’ wish to keep assessments as “You have to be careful with engi‐ was any project or improvement that low as possible? neers. They’re supposed to be your needed to be undertaken in the near “By compromising between the two representatives, but you have to watch future. (objectives) and having a small increase that the engineers aren’t taking the easy “I tried to say that using the green (in assessments) every year, not way out. The more experienced they color on the (fourth‐floor) deck would because you’re necessarily going to are, the less likely they are to take the lead to a patchwork appearance. I’ve spend it now but you’ll eventually need easy way out. always thought that the best color was it.” that of concrete, or else you will have a The argument is sometimes made patchwork appearance. That’s not to say that a property such as Malibu East will you have to have gray everywhere. You be more attractive to potential buyers if could use a different color by the pools. the assessments are kept low relative to “I don’t think there are any big neighboring buildings. Yet, others argue projects that haven’t been addressed.” that having an ample reserve fund is a Does Strauss see any issues or more important selling point. Strauss problems the Board might face in the was asked which school of thought he future? subscribes to. Finding enough owners who are well‐ “I belong to both schools. There are a Tom Vaughan, Richard Strauss and qualified to serve on the Board and whole series of buyers who buy based Marcel Molins. (Photos by Tracy Poyser) willing to do so, Richard says, as well as on what they can afford. Those with finding a worthy successor to president ample resources are more concerned “(Regarding the balcony/facade Molins – whenever that time comes. with what’s in the reserves. They’re not project) we actually took down some Does Strauss have any advice for an worried about a 1, 2 or 3% increase, but balconies and put up new ones where owner who may consider running for something big happening, because that they had poured concrete in the winter the Board? could upset their applecart.” and used salt in it (to enable them to “Running for the Board is a good The Board accomplished a lot during pour the concrete in cold tempera‐ thing if it’s the building you’re inter‐ Strauss’ tenure, and he was asked which tures). We also had to watch the ested in – not that you’re trying to ‘get’ accomplishment stood out. engineers because (former director somebody or trying to further your “The building got 24 years older, and Allan Eckardt) had a better way of personal ambitions. We’ve been very yet we improved the condition of the repairing the balcony railing imbed‐ fortunate to have someone like Marcel building. I think the building is in much ments.… He found a cheaper way of who was always willing to put in the better shape than when we started, accomplishing what we wanted to, and time and never was after anything for despite it being 24 years older.” he saved us a tremendous amount of himself. Strauss earned a master’s degree in money.” “I think it has been a happy experi‐ chemical engineering at MIT and was Was there a project that Richard ence for owners living here, and that’s the general manager for a textile found particularly satisfying? what counts. It’s not only the owners, company in Massachusetts before “One of the projects I enjoyed the but the employees, and we’ve had a becoming an investment adviser. most was repairing the garage facade fantastic group of employees. I’ve cared Because of his engineering and financial with (former director) Larry Creter, about the employees and still care about background, plus his attention to detail, doing the bricks so that the facade them. If we make the owners happy and Richard was tasked as the Board’s point didn’t look like it was patched. (The the employees happy... that’s measured man for a number of major projects. bricks were removed at the start of the by how long they stay here.” What approach did he and the Board project and then relaid after the repairs Well said, Richard. Well said. March 2016 Page 7

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To get an explanation of the various (in the Captain’s Walk), work orders The advantages of registering with payment options – how they work, how and property tax appeal fees. Sudler@Home include: much they cost, and the time frame for Immediately following the closing on  Sudler e‐bill – A “green” initiative to the payment to post to your account – your purchase of a unit, you should give eliminate paper statements. access the Sudler@Home resident a copy of your closing documents to the  Assessment/charge history – See a website, click on “Forms/Documents” in Management Office in order for the detailed history of your unit’s ac‐ the left‐hand navigation bar and then transfer of ownership to take place on count. click on “Payment Options” in the center the books kept by Sudler Property Man‐  Pay online – Use a bank draft, Dis‐ of the screen. agement, our management company. cover, MasterCard, Visa or American Paying by SNAPP requires the least In the event that you don’t receive a Express. amount of time of any of the payment statement for your first month’s assess‐  Contact us – Contact Sudler Property options. All that is required is a one‐ ment, contact the Management Office Management by clicking on a tab. time sign‐up procedure, which may re‐ for a duplicate statement or phone Sud‐  Multiple properties – If you have quire 30‐45 days to take effect. Once it ler’s corporate office at 312‐751‐0900 multiple Sudler‐managed properties, is activated, the amount owed on your to obtain the amount owed and where you can link them together under statement is withdrawn from your des‐ you should send it. one profile. ignated bank account on the fifth of the Assessment payments are due on the  Online SNAPP application – This month. There is no charge for this ser‐ first day of each month, but a grace pe‐ online application will allow you to vice. riod is permitted through the 15th. A set up a direct withdrawal from a If you have any questions about the $60 late charge is assessed if the pay‐ designated bank account for your payment procedures, please contact the ment hasn't posted to your account, monthly payments. Malibu East Management Office. resulting in a zero balance, by the 15th  Automatic payment notification – Dean Lerner is Sudler’s property of the month. The postmark date of a Receive an email once your assess‐ supervisor for Malibu East. mailed payment isn't relevant; it must be received and posted to your account The Dialogue Malibu East by the 15th. The Malibu East Condominium Dialogue is Condominium Paying your statement can be done in published by resident volunteers to promote 6033 N. 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