Quality of Life Meeting - April 30, 2008, 7pm-9pm

Here are "unofficial" minutes taken by Yahoo Group member (and all-around wonderful person) Kiko Mikani.

Un-Official MINUTES from Quality of Life Meeting, April 30, 2008, 7pm-9pm

1. The Meeting began with show-and-tell of hand-sketch work prepared by Mr. John Lee, Landscape Architect (LA).

2. Proposed Landscape for $50k

a. Every and each year, UTAC spends $42k± on landscaping services people see performed by Bill & Co.

b. The Board approved $50k to hire LA to design a landscape master plan for UTAC property. The $50k package includes thirteen (13) ornamental trees and new up-right lights.

i. These new lightings may be concern for some Residents who may be affected; check with Management Office for Detailed Plans and Sketches by LA.

ii. LA's "idea of lighting" has been approved but not necessary the final location nor the types.

c. LA proposes for additional money four (4) water foundation at $1k±/each and about twenty (20) trees throughout the property; however, all trees in the first $50k and additional funding are all ornamental trees and not shade trees. This plan has not been approved by the Board, yet.

3. Michael U. mentioned that one (1) additional tree at 175 will come down due to fungus growth at parking space #174.

4. The 4 trees that were recently cut down:

a. The Developer plans for new 20-foot high, 6"thick wall along the Lot Line UTAC shares on the northern border.

b. UTAC had choices:

i. Keep UTAC's existing wall as is.

ii. Demolish existing UTAC's 10-foot, 6" thick wall the Board chose this alternative based on the following.

a) UTAC may be able to utilize the 6" UTAC gain from demolishing existing UTAC 10-foot, 6" thick wall and another 6" from current UTAC northern Lot Line to Developer's face of future 20-foot, 6" thick wall.

b) UTAC has no say on Developer's future 20-wall, 6" thick materials.

c) UTAC may plant any plants UTAC wishes on UTAC's side; UTAC plans to plant ivy (economical plant option) temporarily during the Developer's construction for next 2-3 years.

d) Developer will pay for demolition work of existing UTAC 10-foot, 6" wall.

5. During Construction:

a. Residents shared concern for security during Developer's wall construction work (both demolition and construction); the Board promises all will be secured.

b. The Board and Michael U. expect and plan for two (2) vehicles to pass each other at the BBQ area; however, Shareholders share their current condition that negate such situation that, only one (1) car can go at a time now and is creating and will continue the inconvenience.

c. Suggestion of additional speed bumps throughout the UTAC parking lot was made; one person noted the use of speed bumps is not effective.

6. Future possible pedestrian access between UTAC Lot and Supermarket Lot

a. The Board shared that this topic is still in discussion but too early to talk about.
The Board promises to look into formal and legal Easement with Developer through the Lawyers.

7. UTAC future 24 parking spots.

a. The Board promises to look into if Shareholder may purchase more than one (1) parking space.

b. There currently are four (4) spaces available as of last winder 2007; the Board is considering raising price from $25k/space.
c. Additional twenty (20) spaces will be developed and are definitely more than $25k/space.

8. Developer's Lot and wall:

a. A Shareholder noted that, it is important to realize and be prepared for not only the future 20-foot wall that replaces existing UTAC 10-foot wall along our northern Property Line, but also there are going to be additional 60-foot high-rise condo building, and two other 80-foot condo buildings.

b. The Developer has welcomed UTAC to select the wall finishes on UTAC side; a Shareholder suggested art ideas perform on noise walls along highway projects, while others mentioned about the use of sun's reflection on the wall as well.

9. Jonathan's presentation:

a. Shade trees (oak) vs. ornamental trees (magnolia, dog tree) shade trees are preferred, although they are costly, but they intake more carbon; thus, plant them when they are small & young and let them grow to save in cost.

b. Jonathan would have been able to get 25 (10-foot tall, 1"-2" diameter) for FREE from Jed Marcus of Fort Green Association (FGA) via City Jonathan at the last minutes on Wednesday received this notice and wished to incorporate into LA's design since LA does not have any shade trees in his scope; however, this plan did not work out.

i. At the end of QOL Meeting, I was told the Board Members APPROVED Jonathan's Plan revised Plan for (10) fee shade trees.

ii. Then, I spoke with Jed Marcus to capture remaining (15) free shade trees for MY JOB. I was informed that UTAC declined the offer.

End of Minutes.

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Note, a Yahoo Group member subsequently noted: "Jonathan informed Jed Marcus that he only needed ONE tree which will be planted on the Willoughby Street sidewalk. Logistics/ liabilities stood in the way of getting the free trees for UTAC with such short notice."