Subject: Re: Roof
From: Jim Thomas (jthomas@math.niu.edu)
Date: Mon Mar 09 2009 - 15:50:27 CST
Brian will address this in more detail, but replacing the roof in 2010
is something that requires considerable advance planning. The wheels are
are (and have been) in motion for that planning to begin. The 2000
Reserve Study identified 2015 as the probable replacement date. We
decided last year to move it up by five years. Chris will be sending
out the 2009 Board Report in a few days. It includes the timeline
beginning in 2009 with the formation of an owners' "roof and parapet
committee" in the summer, comprised especially of 7th floor residents
who are currently affected and who will be most effected when work
begins in 2010.
Jim
On Mon, 9 Mar 2009, Allison Prybylo wrote:
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> I wanted to again address the roof issue at our building. This entire weekend I dealt with a leaking ceiling which entailed numerous pans throughout my condo as well as water leaking down the side of my walls. I know other 7th floor tenants also deal with these same issues and do so regularly.
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> I think us not addressing the roof replacement issue til 2010 is terrible and unacceptable. Most people on the 7th floor have to deal with these issues on a pretty regular basis and other tenants do not realize the effects of rain or snow on our building. It is great to have a roofing contractor but when they can not fix the issue if the roof is wet then it can be very frustrating. I know you have all said that those are things you deal with in a condo however the roof of the building is our entire obligation not just the 7th floor tenants.
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> I have contacted Joe at the roofing place and hope he can come out soon depending on the weather. However I personally think we should look into replacement other than just temporary fixes. Or even getting quotes from contractors to see what the cost would be.
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Jim Thomas
NIU Distinguished Teaching Professor (emeritus)
Department of Sociology, Northern Illinois University
Visiting Professor, Criminal Justice, University of Illinois/Chicago
jthomas@math.niu.edu / http://jthomasniu.org
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