Compiled by Sherri Giles; edited by P.J.C. Manager Sherri Giles’ updated the Board of Directors on topics including the electrical upgrade project; building painting & insulation; garage inspections, restoration & painting; roof inspections; serpentine walls; laundry machines; and balcony inspections.
NEW LAUNDRY VENDOR DEBUTS:
The transition to a new laundry vendor will begin June 10 with courts 1-4. The old vendor, WASH, will remove their machines, and after cleaning and repair, All Valley Washer Service (AVWS) will install new machines. Replacement of machines in courts 5-8 will take place on June 11, courts 9-12 on June 12, and courts 13-17 on June 25. The process is expected to be completed in 6 days, during which there is likely to be one day of service disruption for each room. Lastly, AVWS will hold two in-person orientation sessions to introduce VG residents to the new machines, scheduled for 2pm on June 11th in Court 4 and June 26th in Court 13. SERPENTINE WALLS: The Board has approved a proposal from structural engineer Bruce Danziger to review plans, provide structural design and documentation, coordinate with contractors and inspectors, and oversee foundation replacements of the serpentine walls. Mr. Danziger anticipates the design and documentation portion will be completed in a month and a half, at which point contractor Craig Troxler will be able to submit Mr. Danziger’s plans to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. Lambert Geissinger of LAOHR met with management to inspect some of the serpentine wall repair work. He noted the difference in appearance between original and more recently constructed walls, and recommended management contact Architectural Resources Group for recommendations on giving the bricks a weathered look. ROOF INSPECTIONS & EVALUATION: Management has begun soliciting RFPs from three roofing companies to conduct inspections of all residential building and garage roofs. RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAINTING & INSULATION: This project has been ongoing since March 20. However, the schedule was upended when a resident in Building 26 reported an active hummingbird nest with eggs located in a vent. The painting team will come back once the chicks have fledged. Compiled by Sherri Giles; edited by P.J.C.
Manager Sherri Giles’ updated the Board of Directors on topics including the electrical upgrade project, serpentine walls, garage court lighting upgrades, balcony inspections, and garage restoration & painting. Compiled by Patrick Comiskey
Forty-five people attended the Board Meeting held February 27, including five Directors, Management representatives, and invited guests. The meeting was preceded by two presentations: Village Green resident and liaison for the California Resources Board’s SNAPs program Jesse Christensen shared information on CARB’s air pollution monitoring device that will be located at the Village Green clubhouse; and Dan Peters of the All Valley Washer Service, Inc. introduced his company to the community. Compiled by Patrick Comiskey Fifty-eight people attended the Village Green Board Meeting held on January 23, including 9 Directors, management and staff. It was Director Joe Khoury’s last meeting as a Board member—he’s retiring after the coming election—and his years of service were acknowledged with much gratitude by the community and fellow Board members.
The topics of discussions and decisions included priority projects for 2024, replacing the association's law firm, the safety lighting project, replacing our laundry contractor, and repairs to some signage around the property. Compiled by Sherri Giles; edited by P.J.C.
Manager Sherri Giles’ updated the Board of Directors on topics including the electrical upgrade project; building power washing, painting and insulation; garage restoration and painting; the search for a new laundry service; and the transition plan for a new Landscape Services Manager with GreenCrew Landcare, Inc. Compiled by Sherri Giles; edited by P.J.C. Manager Sherri Giles’ updated the Board of Directors on topics including the electrical upgrade project, building painting and insulation, garage restoration, serpentine walls, roof cleaning, laundry machines, and our new Escort & Patrol company, Green Knight Security. IMPORTANT MAINTENANCE REMINDER From Facilities Engineer Linda Pollari and the Management Team Please report structural issues and signs of internal damage to the Maintenance Crew immediately. For your safety and for the financial security of the property, please help us detect small problems before they become big ones! Compiled by Sherri Giles; edited by P.J.C.
Manager Sherri Giles’ updated the Board of Directors on topics including residence and garage building maintenance, serpentine walls, laundry machines, and our new Escort & Patrol company, Green Knight Security. Compiled by Sherri Giles; edited by P.J.C. ELECTRICAL UPGRADE PROJECT:
Repair work in six of eight of Building 91’s units has been inspected and approved by the LA Department of Building and Safety; the remaining two units will be evaluated in a separate visit. INSURANCE COVERAGE CHANGES: The Association’s General Liability and Property Insurance policy has been transferred to a new Farmers Insurance agent. Nick Early now oversees the policy, taking over for agent Scott Litman, who will continue to manage the VG’s Umbrella, Fidelity, and Directors & Officers policies. Mr. Litman also notified the Board that Farmers will not be renewing VGOA’s General Liability and Property policy, since Farmers no longer insures properties with a total value exceeding $100M. (Our replacement value is assessed at $188M.) He is exploring options from multiple carriers to ensure that we have choices available during the upcoming renewal process. BUILDING PAINTING AND INSULATION: Buildings 21 and 23 have been completed as of October 20. Power washing has begun at Building 51; insulation, carpentry repairs, and paint prep commenced the week of October 23, while work on Building 53 will begin November 13. GARAGE RESTORATION/PAINTING: Courts 3, 7, and 11 have been selected for restoration. Due to the project’s need for multiple vendors and overlapping work, scheduling is still being worked out. The project includes termite treatment, carpentry repairs and new paint, as well as roof and concrete foundation repair. Garage inspections in these courts will coincide with the work. LAUNDRY MACHINE MAINTENANCE: WASH technicians replaced three problematic washers in mid-October and deep cleaned all machines. Three days later, one of the replacement machines failed. Management is evaluating alternative laundry service companies and will bring proposals to the Board at an upcoming meeting. SERPENTINE WALLS: Contractor Craig Troxler submitted details of his repair plan to the Los Angeles Office of Historic Resources and reports that Lambert Geissinger has reached out for clarification. GARAGE COURT 7 LIGHTING TRIAL: VG Maintenance replaced existing driveway and walkway light fixtures with new Westgate LFX-SM Series fixtures—thirteen in all. These fixtures feature variable brightness, power consumption, and color temperature. Residents and safety committee members are encouraged to review the lighting in action after dark. FURNACE VENT ISSUES: As reported last month, trial construction to separate the furnace pipes for two units, needed to fix and to prevent condensation damage caused by a replacement furnace, was completed in Building 7. The work requires a two by two foot pipe chase in some units’ closets and bedrooms. The new rooftop venting will be hidden in a false chimney, pending approval by LAOHR. Compiled by Sherri Giles; edited by P.J.C. Topics include: electrical upgrade pilot building, insurance coverage changes, building painting and insulation, garage restoration/painting, laundry machine maintenance, serpentine walls, and furnace vent issues.
Also, there's a new garage lighting trial in Court 7. Residents and safety committee members are encouraged to review the lighting in action after dark. Compiled by Sherri Giles; edited by P.J.C.
Topics include: electrical upgrade project, residential and garage building maintenance, laundry machine maintenance, serpentine walls, metal window frames, our security services contract, and furnace venting issues.
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Chronological Collections
January 2030
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