8/30/2026

Follow-Up Regarding Building Structural Concerns

I am writing to follow up on the concerns raised in my previous email and to provide additional information that has come to my attention. Since that email was circulated, five owners and one renter have independently told me that they recall hearing a loud cracking noise. I am reporting their recollections as they were communicated to me and am not drawing any conclusion as to the cause of the noise. Given the subsequent work involving the installation of two approximately 17-foot “C” beams, I believe it is reasonable for the shareholders and residents to ask whether there was any relationship between the reported cracking sound and the work that was later performed. Was the cracking sound related in any way to the concrete beam or other structural component that required the installation of the two “C” beams, or was there another explanation for the sound? I am not qualified to determine the cause, and I am not suggesting that any particular structural failure occurred. I believe, however, that this is an important question that should be answered by the building’s qualified structural engineer, GRS, and/or the Board of Directors based on the actual engineering findings and records. Our goal is simply to understand what occurred and to ensure that shareholders and residents have accurate information concerning the condition and safety of the building.

We respectfully request that the Board provide a factual explanation, including any relevant engineering findings or documentation that can appropriately be shared with the shareholders.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Rich Bolton, 410