​​​​​State of the Building
February 17, 2025
D. Gulley

As your outgoing president, it is my happy task to brief the owners on where we are today and what to expect soon.
1. The building is in good shape, with our new elevator and completed
Structural Integrity Reserve Study. This includes budgeting for long-term needs. No large expenditures are projected for a number of years to come.


2. We are now making good use of our common Apartment 107.


3. We introduced a best-practices approach to governance, including improved procedures for contracting and an end to cronyism; maximum transparency to owners; a return to regular audits by our accountants; and proper document control and retention. GRS and an outstanding board were very helpful in this.


4. We introduced owner surveys and made decisions based on the interests of the many, not the noisy few.


5. We introduced improved budgeting, restricted increases even in this inflationary economy, and did not ask for a single special
assessment.


6. Not one single lawsuit “frivolous” or otherwise, was filed or defended by your board. This compares favorably to earlier boards. I attribute this to careful adherence to the law. Legal fees were higher than desired, owing to owner misconduct, contractor misconduct, and the two “intent letters” sent by developers. With the large remediation investments behind us now, here are a couple of items to pay attention to in the future:


1. First, the big enchilada: Expect more developer interest.
a. The current board handled two letters of interest in purchasing
our building. The board followed legal advice, maximizing
transparency without encouraging the developers to spend
more on their current pre-offer. [This is done so they cannot
sue us for false encouragement.]
b. Owners should consider retaining a qualified adviser to brief
us on the in’s and out’s of selling, leading to a more informed
discussion.

2. Second, the unglamorous subject of electricity and water.

The question for owners is whether to address aging infrastructure head- on or wait for problems. Updating the SIRS report offers us that opportunity.


3. Third, further developments in board governance, prompted by
stronger state laws.

The state reminds us that the two biggest risks for communities, such as ours, are hurricanes and financial mismanagement. We’ve experienced both, but fortunately nothing catastrophic. Some past practices will soon be considered a crime. We should further improve document retention and requests, and communications generally. We’ve received advice, and none of the
improvements need to be expensive; we just need to move forward.


4. Fourth, we’re all hoping for progress in terms of landscaping, the
grounds more generally, and our private beach area.


Finally, I should correct some of the misinformation circulated during the election campaign: The elevator replacement was highly successful. The board completed the project with no special assessment. We made sure we had an exceptional amount of interaction with owners. I worked with Steve Pepe to review the contract specifications. Steve’s main interest was in delaying the project another year, increasing the scope of work, and finding his own preferred bidder for a later, more expensive project. Other than that, Steve offered some detailed suggestions, and while most were known, a few were helpful. In contrast to the elevator, the cement project was the biggest and most expensive project in the building’s history. It was an overwhelming responsibility, and we should keep realistic expectations about board performance. While we made progress this project was not completed.
We are still addressing lingering problems, a common situation with projects big and small. As for the recent column remediation: this work was in the original scope of work, and there’s a chance we ended up paying for it twice. As for last March’s column work, the engineer at the time (Marshall) recommended a contractor who bid $129,927. Instead, we went with Coral Sun, who bid $52,539 for the same scope of work, and who did a fine job. Marshall, of course, also supervised the USSI work, and approved a large payment for work that hadn’t been done. Then when we terminated him, he tried to get our building “red tagged” and evacuated. On the heels of this event, another developer came knocking. Had Marshall been successful, a demoralized ownership might have been open to selling on the cheap. We have filed a complaint with the licensing board over this and are asking the engineer to refund money sufficient to cover the legal costs. For now, this expense is behind us. The new board will consider whether to hold out for reimbursement of legal expenses. The upcoming painting contract is another opportunity to further improve the property.
In closing, thanks for your attention to my report of our labors on your behalf.


​D. Gulley



Feb 18, 2025
​Dear Gulley and Board Members,

The REAL State of Our Building

The REAL State of Our Building must be addressed transparently and responsibly. The ongoing mismanagement and neglect have resulted in unnecessary expenses, avoidable repairs, and a decline in the building’s value. This must change immediately.

Leaking Roof
For three years, I have repeatedly pointed out the need for proper sealing of the roof. Yet, the issue remains unresolved. Unfortunately, your continued inaction has caused avoidable damage and remains an urgent matter that requires immediate correction.


Elevator Consultant and Cost Overruns
The consultant you hired for $15,000, a friend of the doctor, made severe miscalculations. The proposed $425,000 plan for a six-story elevator failed to include the replacement of rusted-out door jambs and tracks. Now, correcting this oversight is costing an additional $120,000. I had already obtained a complete proposal from Schindler Elevator Company for $369,000—truthfully priced and fully inclusive of necessary repairs. Your decision to proceed with the doctor’s recommendation was reckless and costly.

Assessment Increases
Raising assessments three years in a row has significantly devalued the building. Not once has the board proposed or implemented cost-saving measures to offset these increases. This is not just incompetence; it is financial negligence.

Painting Contract Mismanagement
The painting contract you signed is a failure of planning and oversight. The decision to exclude balconies and walkways—the most visible and critical areas—demonstrates a complete lack of foresight. Additionally, the railings, which are powder-coated, should not be painted for years, making this an unnecessary expenditure and a waste of funds.


Failure to Address Rust Prevention
Painting without properly sealing balcony railings guarantees that rust will bleed through within months, rendering the entire job ineffective. Any competent decision-maker would recognize that the roof should be repaired before undertaking a major painting project.

Financial Mismanagement and Inexperience
The board's handling of construction projects and financial oversight has been amateurish at best. The last three years have seen excessive and poorly justified expenditures, particularly in legal fees. This reckless spending must end.

Mismanagement of Purchase Offers
Significant mistakes were made in handling offers for the building. The was a lack of transparency in strategic decision-making by not including more details regarding the offers. 

Lack of Transparency and Accountability
Your well-worded letters do nothing to mask the reality of this board’s failure. The refusal to be transparent and truthful about the state of the building is unacceptable. Enough is enough.

This board has proven time and again that it is incapable of properly managing the building. It is time for a leadership change. I urge my fellow owners to demand accountability and consider a new direction—one that prioritizes competence, transparency, and financial responsibility.

Sincerely,
Steve Pepe​


02/18/2025

He just can’t help himself with the “election interference”. There was nothing necessary or even helpful in this message. Clearly, its intent was again to interfere with the election as BOD President and disparage Steve. He did not write this in his capacity as a fellow member. He wrote this in his capacity as the outgoing President . It’s despicable. We have never had anyone behave like this before. Anyone else want to call him out on it this time? 
name hidden, given upon request



02/18/2025

Dear PBSA Neighbors,
I hope everyone is well and enjoying their winter.  I was not going to send am email out to you all because I did not want to talk about certain things but clearly some owners have chosen to act out inappropriately and downright nasty and I feel the need to call them out.  After President Gulley (who calls himself the Sheriff of PBSA) put up so many obstacles for Rick Koch and I to moderate an Owners Candidate Evening we stepped away. Sheriff Gulley thought he won but actually it was a manipulation on my part because he was trying to stop the event altogether and I knew he would say no to be but he would never say no to Liz Sullivan who graciously stepped up to provide the owners with a practice that has been ongoing since the beginning of time.  
Liz ran a calm, respectful and inclusive event that 36 owners, more than the 12 that attended the Board Candidate Event, showed up.  The evening was a hybrid of Zoom and in person attendance and three candidates, all of whom had been on the board before showed up to answer whatever questions were thrown their way.   The questions were not vetted nor rewritten, unlike the Board Event ones were.   Every person at PBSA gets a vote.  Therefore every person at PBSA gets a say.  Not a muted say, not a ‘rewritten’ say but rather an 'owners right' say.  Liz asked that everyone treat all with respect and there was a reminder that the three previous board candidates knew it was a thankless job yet they were prepared to do it again for the betterment of our paradise here.   The evening went along beautifully.  People got to ask questions, candidates got to show their passion for being on the board and it was very well run.  
As I said I was not going to speak about this but then President Gulley sent out ‘his’ ‘State of the Building’ and within all the mumble jumble of the great things he has done, like surveys - that lead no where, the elevator project that was already in process when he became President (and still is not working well) OR how he was going to ruin our season by painting the building while we were all here until some owners spoke up to put a stop to it - he used this ‘State of the Building’ to once again get involved with “election interference”.    It was his State of the Building email that made me speak out.  Gulley used this to slam a candidate and it took me back to the Owners event when certain individuals were swearing and being rude on an unmuted zoom and posed a ‘Gotcha’ question.  Some owners asked why I didn’t mute the three people that were inappropriate and I said that at the owners event everyone gets a say (unlike the Owners monthly meetings where we are constantly shut down) and, owners themselves, should hold themselves accountable to be ‘better’ and respectful.  Clearly the three on the zoom that were rude don’t really hold themselves to any standards, let alone higher standards.
I am not writing this email to influence anyones vote.  Unlike what Lisa and David Gulley and Jay Jordan have done.   We all have a say. We all get to vote for whomever we want . But shame on two board members and the wife of the president (whom I expected more from) trying to use their power to slag a candidate.
David Gulley ran for the board under the guise of bringing transparency to the table and did anything but. It is rich of him to talk about another ex board member and their transparency when he did nothing but hide.  However, he has been transparent about one thing and one thing only - it would be his way or the highway.  We have had NO committees.  The breezeway which was a process of months was not an official committee because the President would not approve it.  It got done because one board member pushed and pushed to make that area more beautiful for all owners.  There has been no events in the lobby.  The President could not even get enough owners to vote for a free putting green that a gracious owner was going to donate.  
I could go on and on but I just want to put everyone back on track. We need two people to join the board (unlike when President Gulley would not assign a 5th person to the board as he was afraid to be challenged - remember that year!), and all five of the candidates have thrown their hat into the ring.  All five deserve our respect.  Speak to them.  Ask them what they will and won’t do.  Don’t listen to an outgoing President whose only fear is that the next board will actually get stuff done.  I for one (of many) will be very happy to see his term end on Thursday. Thank you for your service President/Sheriff Gulley.
I will also ask the three remaining board members to welcome whomever comes to the board.  To work as a UNIT for the owners not as individuals and to please do the one thing that we have asked every board to do before…..Listen to the owners.  It is the owners that make this place a paradise.  
Be well.  Be kind.  Be respectful.

name hidden, given upon request


02/18/2025

Thank you XXXX . A very well written, clear and on point letter.
Rich Bolton
410


02/18/2025

Great letter XXXXX,
We echo all of your words. It’s about time we start showing respect to all our neighbors, we are in this together! Let’s make it our paradise and not the hell that we have been experiencing. This is not about me BUT WE. We now have the opportunity to make it right let’s join together and make it happen.

name hidden, given upon request


02/18/2025

Great points XXXX!!

name hidden, given upon request


02/18/2025

Hi, XXXX,

Thank you for pointing out all of the inconsistencies referenced in David Gulley ,State of the Building ,message. I ditto your Be Kind, Be Well, Be Respectful 
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The A/C louver problem and how the Board of Directors are addressing this issue




May 29, 2020, 8:22 PM
Mary Bolton 
to Kevin, Steve, George, Johanna, Brad, justin.arnold79, tim, bcc: me

To:                   The Palm Beach Shores Board of Directors
CC:                  Tim Marshal, Justin Arnold
From:               Mary Bolton Unit 410
Re:                   Newly installed AC Louvers

            I hope this email finds you all safe and healthy.  I am writing regarding the AC louver covers newly installed by USSI.  The purpose of this email is to inform the PBSA Board of Directors that there is a problem with the design of the louvers not the installation.  The new white AC louver system does not allow enough air to breath from the rear of a wall unit air conditioner.   During the day, the louver itself becomes very hot: as high as 187 degrees.  If you place a piece of paper towel on the louver, it blows very little in an outward motion.  Before installation, one would walk past my AC unit and really feel the warm air blowing.  This is not the case now.  Both my AC units are not functioning to their proper capacity since installation.  I have tried many different settings to see if something would work.  I have set the temperature in the sixties, and in the seventies on low, medium and high and it does not emit the cool air as it did before the installation.  My AC units are only two years old. 
            I keep a watchful eye on Apartments 307 and 407.  Their AC units, which are one year old, also are experiencing the same problem.  These two apartments are not as cool as they were before the new louver installation.  It feels hotter and more humid.  This is a serious issue.  Many owners are not here and do not realize these louvers are preventing proper AC to cool their units.  The AC units are overworking and straining to expel air. There is also a concern that these AC units will burn out over summer and the apartments will be left without AC.   An apartment without air-conditioning will be in eminent danger of mold growth. 
            I am suggesting the Board speak to the engineer who designed this louver system and provide a solution as fast a possible.  The Board needs to alert the owners of the situation and its resolution.
            This email shall serve as notice to the Palm Beach Shores Board of Directors of a very serious situation regarding the newly installed white AC louver system. 
            If you have any questions please contact me.  I have already advised Justin Arnold our PM/maintenance person and Nolasco from USSI regarding this problem.  
Thank you in advance for your attention to the issue presented above.
Please acknowledge receipt of this email.
Sincerely,
Mary Bolton
Unit 410

Jun 14, 2020, 4:17 PM

Richard Bolton <richbolton@gmail.com>
to Kevin, Steve, Johanna, George, Brad, tim

Kevin
I'm writing regarding the newly installed white A/C louvers.  I brought to your attention the fact that our A/C was running very hot (190 degrees exhaust) and was straining to exhaust the heat at the BoD meeting and you reassured me that Tim Marshal was made aware and was taking care of it the next day.  He never did.  We had to come north and due to the possibility of burning out our 2 year old units , I was forced to shut down our system.  I set up two dehumidifiers and fans to circulate the air. I am concerned that my unit is now in danger of having a serious mold condition due to this vent design and lack of follow up to my concern.  Mary Bolton also sent you a letter concerning this problem and has yet to get a response from you.  Please address our concerns asap.
Rich Bolton
410


Mon, Jun 15, 9:37 AM

Kevin Bennett <pbsaptspresident@gmail.com>
to me

Hi Rich,
We are taking this concern seriously.  I have contacted the engineer, Tim Marshall, as well as the electrician and an AC contractor to check these units out.  We will let you know the outcome as soon as we get all the information.
Kevin


Wed, Jun 17, 12:25 PM

Brad Peters <bradpeters60@yahoo.com>
to me, Johanna, Kevin, George

Would you like me to go in your unit and look at your air conditioning system.
There are some basic I am so would be looking for.
Unit BTUs
Ambient room temperature
Is the unit properly sealed
Resting temperature of louver
Ac exhaust temperature
To the louvers have any packing material or debris within the fins.
I can collect the information tomorrow morning.
Please let me know as soon as possible.

Brad (Spartacus)

Wed, Jun 17, 12:38 PM

Richard Bolton <richbolton@gmail.com>
to Brad

Thank you but No. I have checked all that you are suggesting and I found no problem.  It was installed by a contractor properly. It was working perfectly for nearly two years before the louvers were installed.  We are not the only unit having problems. The louvre design is at fault and needs to be addressed. Thank you. 

Rich 

Jun 17, 2020, 12:45 PM
Johanna Tomik    

Yes please, thank you. Spartacus
Johanna Tomik 

Wed, Jun 17, 1:48 PM
Brad Peters <bradpeters60@yahoo.com>
to Johanna, me, Kevin, George

Without the ability to check your installation, there is aN info disconnect. 
Insisting it’s the louvers is not as helpful as the information I’m attempting to gather for your benefit.
I’ve checked and gathered information from other units, yours is pending. 
We are preparing a comprehensive accounting after speaking with our Engineers and several AC professionals. 
It would be great to add your units specific information, listed in a previous email. 
If you reconsider, reach out, I’m always happy to help. 


Brad (Spartacus)

Wed, Jun 17, 2:33 PM

Richard Bolton <richbolton@gmail.com>
to Brad

Brad
Unit 307 and 407 are having problems as pointed by Mary Bolton to Bennett.  You should contact them if you want a larger sample.
Rich

Jun 17, 2020, 3:35 PM

Brad Peters <bradpeters60@yahoo.com>
to me

I’m focused on your unit at this point Rich. Something you asked us to look into. 
I have a very good sampling from other units unfortunately, Mary Bolton’s letter is exactly what we’re attending and focusing on. 
I’m getting the sense that you do not wish to allow entrance to your unit, and that’s fine. But know, we can not determine what we need to determine for your unit without entry. 
Your concerns can at this point only be answered if a general but accurate fashion without entry. 
Our research is almost complete at this point. A formal letter to our Residents will be forthcoming.

Brad (Spartacus)

Fri, Jun 19, 2:14 PM

Richard Bolton <richbolton@gmail.com>
to me
Note to self:
I spoke to Tim Marshall from AT Design concerning the louvers.  He is going out of town today to visit his mother. He will be back on Monday at which time I will call him back.  He said he had spoken to Brad and Kevin and will need to measure the opening of the a/c to confirm it is large enough.  He said he is a structural engineer and not a mechanical engineer but will see if there is anything that looks wrong as far as opening venting goes. 

Mon, Jul 6, 10:23 AM

Richard Bolton <richbolton@gmail.com>
to Kevin

Kevin
It's been nearly a month.  Do you have any information to share with the owners?
Rich Bolton 
410

Jul 6, 2020, 1:42 PM

Kevin Bennett
to me

Rich
We have been investigating a number of issues/items and have what we believe is a good solution. It has been implicate and is working well in another unit, We chose that course of action, because you were unwilling to allow us to inspect or experiment your unit. 
We will update when we get a schedule for the additional vent’s to be updated.

Kevin 
Kevin T. Bennett 
President 
Palm Beach Shores Apartments 


Jul 6, 2020, 2:03 PM

Richard Bolton <richbolton@gmail.com>
to Kevin

Thank you for your response. 

July 27, 2020

Kevin

It has been nearly three weeks since you last said you had implemented a solution to address the problem with the new A/C louvers that you had installed.  I had spoken to Tim Marshall, about this problem and he said that you, Brad and he were working on a solution.  You indicated it was working well in another unit.  Which unit did you experiment in?   Mary and I  are interested in your solution because it affects 16 owners that perhaps are still unaware of this situation.   As we noted to you before, our A/C units were overheating and the exhaust was above 190 degrees.  The units were not able to properly expel the hot air and it put a lot of stress on the motor.  We also noticed there was a substantial increase in our FPL bill after the A/C Louver installation.  Our A/C units were working in fine order prior to your installation.  As you are aware, this information has been relayed to the Building engineer, Marshall, and the Board as early as the BoD meeting on June 1, 2020.  Several emails regarding the A/C louver problem were sent to you and the Board beginning in May. Thank you for your time regarding this situation.  We are looking forward to your response concerning this serious problem.

Rich & Mary Bolton (410)


July 27, 2020

Rich,
This was a major issue in my mothers condo. I altered the BOD of the issue and the triple electric bill.  I am also waiting for a final solution.  Kevin has working the issue and I look forward to a quick resolution.  My mothers mini split is fully operational of which mitigates the potential mold and AC unit failure potential.  However, the poor louver design required that the AC window unit be turned off until the this problem is rectified.
Regards,
Ronald Gibson (101)


July 27, 2020

Hello Kevin,
Anna & I are equally concerned about our unit overheating and overworking as reflected in our current FPL bill which is almost 3 times what it normally is.  The financial cost of this situation could be enormous not to mention other damage that may be caused to our units as a result and I assure you, we won’t be paying for it out of our own pockets.  This situation requires immediate action so please let us know what is being done to address it.   

Thank you,

Paula Fleck (310)​


July 27, 2020

Hi Kevin, 
As you know, we experienced the same problem with our (almost brand new) unit after the louvres were installed.  We are anxious to hear about a solution.  
Randy and Ginny
Apt. 504


July 27, 2020

Dear Owners,
There is an issue with the installed A/C louvers restricting air flow.  The problem that caused the issue has been identified along with a possible solution.  Two test louvers that meet Miami Dade hurricane standards and increase air flow have been ordered.  These louvers will be tested a.s.a.p.  Upon success -determined by an air conditioning professional- new louvers will be ordered for all units that have these louvers and through the wall A/C units.
This is only an issue for those owners that have through the wall (as opposed to central air) units, and will only affect those owners who are using their air conditioners and NOT using a dehumidifier.
We will continue to keep you updated.
Any questions please contact Brad Peters (772) 214-0866
Sincerely,
Kevin T. Bennett
President
Palm Beach Shores Apartments


July 28,2020

Kevin
Follow up to yesterday's email.  What unit were you referring in your July 6th email to me?  I would like to contact the owner.  I heard you sent an email to owners and Mike Piatt concerning the louvers.  I was left off the email.  Please keep me in the loop as I am the one that brought this problem to the attention of the board as far back as May. This is a serious problem and needs to be addressed asap.  You've had over a year to test out louvers and over two months since it was brought to your attention that the louvers are a problem.  Peters is a retired prison guard and not an engineer.  Please get the proper professionals involved.  
Thank you,
Rich Bolton (410)


Jul 6, 2020, 1:42 PM
Kevin Bennett
to me
Rich
We have been investigating a number of issues/items and have what we believe is a good solution. It has been implicate and is working well in another unit, We chose that course of action, because you were unwilling to allow us to inspect or experiment your unit. 
We will update when we get a schedule for the additional vent’s to be updated.
Kevin 
Kevin T. Bennett 
President 
Palm Beach Shores Apartments 



July 28, 2020

Hello,

unit 507 for Danko also 
has 2 a/c wall units.
Thank you,
Tanya Danko 


July 29, 2020  8:09 AM
Richard Bolton <richbolton@gmail.com>
 to Kevin, Alicia, Johanna, Steve, George, Brad

Kevin
What is being done about the A/C louvers?  How's that experiment working out.  I have been receiving many emails concerning this situation.  Leadership comes from the top.  We need timely information as to what is going on. Please respond.
Rich Bolton 
410


Tue, Sep 22, 2020, 8:36 PM

to EWomackElla
Are the a/c covers installed yet. I'm in apt 410 and when I left in the fall it was suppose to be done over the summer.  I will be returning and need that to be completed as do the other 15 owners.  Please keep me appraised as to the progress on installing the shutters.  Thank you for the help.
Rich Bolton
Apt 410
PBSA

From: Eleanor Womack <ewomack@grsmgt.com>
Wed, Sep 23, 2020, 2:43 PM

to me Richard,
This will be discussed in our meeting tomorrow. Hope to see you on the call.
thanks


Wed, Sep 23, 2020, 2:45 PM
to Eleanor I will be on call. I don’t understand why you can’t answer my question. 

Reema Abdo <reemaabdo1@gmail.com>
Mon, Nov 9, 2020, 8:13 PM

to Kevin, Daddy, Mary, me, renda.aa
Hello Kevin,
My sister arrived in Florida to find our unit (407) full of mold.  I have attached your email from Jul - the issue you described is the exact issue we had- the new louvres stopped any air flow and our new air conditioner did not work properly.  There wasn’t anything done to resolve the issue when it was disclosed to you via emails from Mary Bolton which you acknowledged in the email sent Jul 27, 2020. What was the result of the new louvres that we’re installed (see the excerpt below from your email)?
 “ These louvers will be tested a.s.a.p.  Upon success -determined by an air conditioning professional- new louvers will be ordered for all units that have these louvers and through the wall A/C units.”
We now need to pay for a remediation company to come in for clean up and hoping we can salvage some of our property/contents. At this point the unit is not habitable. Please advise how you plan to handle and resolve this issue. 
Reema & Mary Abdo
Unit #407


From: Kevin Bennett <pbsaptspresident@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 13:11
Subject: A/C Louvers
To: Kevin Bennett <pbsaptspresident@gmail.com>, Brad Peters <bradpeters60@yahoo.com>, George Benz <georgebenz@yahoo.com>, Johanna Tomik <jrtomik@gmail.com>, Steve Pepe 604 <pepco71@optimum.net>, Mike Piatt <MPiatt@campbellproperty.com>

Dear Owners,

There is an issue with the installed A/C louvers restricting air flow.  The problem that caused the issue has been identified along with a possible solution.  Two test louvers that meet Miami Dade hurricane standards and increase air flow have been ordered.  These louvers will be tested a.s.a.p.  Upon success -determined by an air conditioning professional- new louvers will be ordered for all units that have these louvers and through the wall A/C units.
This is only an issue for those owners that have through the wall (as opposed to central air) units, and will only affect those owners who are using their air conditioners and NOT using a dehumidifier.
We will continue to keep you updated.
Any questions please contact Brad Peters (772) 214-0866
Sincerely,
Kevin T. Bennett
President
Palm Beach Shores Apartments

[Attachments] Tue, May 3, 2022  1:15 PM 

to David, Jim, Jackie, George, carl, Joseph, 
My A/C unit had prematurely burned out and had to be replaced.  I have written to the BoD and the different management companies since louvers were installed back in 2020.  I was the first to bring it to the attention of the Board that there was a problem.  I have a  chain of emails requesting this be fixed over the last 2 years to protect my A/C unit and my apartment from mold.  The unit finally burned out in April and needed to be replaced.  It arrived yesterday and needs to be installed immediately.  I have attached the receipt. All the emails are available upon request.  It is shameful to read these emails and the lack of action by the PBSA Board.  I have also reached out to other owners that have been reimbursed for this same reason.  Bennett and Peters did nothing to fix this problem of mine.  My second unit is still operating but it is only a matter of time before it also burns out. 
Rich Bolton
410


05/09/2022

Rich <richbolton@gmail.com>
[Attachments] 10:10 AM (21 minutes ago)

to David, Jim, George, Jackie, carl, bcc: me


The link below are the 28 emails I have sent the BoD and management companies warning the louvers were designed wrong and were going to burn out my A/C unit.  The A/C unit was bought 02/18/2018 and burned out 04/2022 as the attached file shows.  We live here in the winter and the unit was rarely used in four years.  
I was the first to notify the BoD there was a problem.  I asked for help for over two years. Mary Abdo (407) and others were reimbursed when their units burned out and I expect the same consideration. I am paying a contractor to install this unit and expect the building to pay this cost as well.  It should never have come to this point.  I do not want to get my attorney involved.
Rich Bolton
410

05/09/2022
Rich <richbolton@gmail.com>
3:21 PM 

to David, Jim, George, carl, Jackie
BoD

I have a contractor here that can not install my A/C because you ordered the wrong louvers.  These louvers do not let the unit breathe.  The louver burned out my A/C unit with very low usage.  You need to replace the A/C louvers and hire a lift to install the new louvers. I would like a response to my emails.  Why are you like the Bennett/Peters Board ignoring a serious problem?  

Rich Bolton
410


05/09/2022
3:50 PM 

David Gulley
to me, Jim, George, carl, Jackie


Hi, Rich.

The Board is discussing the potential for a building-wide solution to this problem. As you know, this is not the only issue occupying us at present. I spoke to Jose earlier today and am glad to hear of your progress. I'm new to this, but I believe there are two Board issues: First, what's to be done concerning the current louvers? Second. Recognizing this is you and your neighbors' money, what Board-issued  compensation is due you and others, if any? We hope to progress this quickly, and appreciate your cooperation.