Subject: Re: East (rear) Service Elevator
From: Jim Thomas (jthomas@math.niu.edu)
Date: Sun Dec 02 2007 - 13:20:20 CST
Misinformation and repeat unjustified accusations that spread false
information are inappropriate for this listd, especially when
attempts to provide accurate information are ignored.
> Obviously, your refering to me and the special assement was $11,000
> per unit! If there were 5 units in the building, $50,000 to fix the
> elevator makes sense!
There are 90 units on floors 2 to 7. There are 10 units on the first
floor. That's 100 units, each of which pay special assessments based on
the percentage of ownership in the building, which ranges from .68
percent to 1.496 percent. Ownership percentage is based on the original
purchase value of the unit established around 1998. On a $50K
assessment, the range would be between $340 and $748.
> Once again the building and mangement are making excuses!!
Attempts to clarify demonstrably false information, including
providing information that has been circulated (such as budget reports,
meetings' minutes, listserv discussions, and is also available on the
homepage, is not normally considered "making an excuse." Providing
information on the status of projects and attempts to correct problems
and keeping owners informed of what's going on behind the scenes might
be seen as making excuses, but the Board is trying to be fully
transparent. We continue to be open to input. While we can't act on
all of it, those who've provided input know that, at least, we take
it seriously and do out best to resolve complex situations.
> Any false allegations or engaging in needlessly acriminious posts is
> because I'm sick and tired of ignorant people like your self, who
> haven't been around from the begining!!
1) There is never any justification for deliberate false allegations
or malicious accusations. I'm always willing to acknowledge ignorance, but
I find that accurate information helps dispel ignorance. As one of those
who purchased a unit in Vanguard in early 1998 and moved in July, 1999,
I have a fair sense of the building's history.
> Fix the issues and you won't hear from me again!
We're always willing to hear from people with legitimate concerns,
and we're willing to accept legitimate and repeated criticism, even when
passionate. Repeated falsehoods and off-the-wall ad hominem attacks fall
under neither category. Reading the minutes of minutes on line on the
Vanguard homepage can fill in gaps and also provide a sense of what
issues have been, are being, and will be addressed and how.
> And did you the fax from my contractor?
No. But, issues on which you request Board action should be brought
before the board, including questions of remodeling that involve a
contractor, you should bring these before the Board. You can contact
us at:
condoboard@1250westvanburen.com
Also be aware that any work done that affects common elements or
limited common elements must be brought before the Board, and includes
a project proposal, approval by the Board, and a deposit.
Hope this helps clarify some concerns.
Jim
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