A Message from the Board
Dear Neighbors,
As a volunteer, I and other neighbors were asked by you to work on a Board to handle the myriad of issues that impact the quality of life here at Fourth Street Lofts.
There have been several e-mails and comments made recently that indicate displeasure in how we are resolving (or not resolving) problems promptly, including issues of security and maintenance.
If any of you want to volunteer to help resolve any of the important issues on the table, I urge you to participate in the solution. I am speaking of a time commitment, active participation and a willingness to accept responsibility and to communicate our progress to our neighbors.
Effective immediately, Vice President Ray Boyer is the lead point of contact for any matters pertaining to the building, including day-to-day maintenance to security concerns. He is the Board member chartered with this responsibility. Please contact him directly with any concerns. He will also be the single point of contact with Collins Management.
Gary Hill is our CFO, and is responsible for maintaining our financial matters. Any proposals that impact owners, such as assessments or allocations of any expenditures, will be his responsibility. His role is to assure that no monies are spent without prior approval or appropriate processes.
I am accepting responsibility for our Board's performance in these first 50 days. We had to learn quickly and hit the ground running. If you feel that we have not been responsive, you need to talk to me directly. Rumors, e-mails and blogs don't always get to me. Contact me directly and I will listen. Your needs must be communicated to me or they will just remain complaints without repository.
Accountability belongs to everyone in the building. We all need to be diligent about what goes on. If you hear a strange noise or see a loiterer, call the police. If you smell smoke, call the fire department. If the garbage door is open, close it. I know that is what I do, and I would expect the same of my neighbors.
Finally, we need to have a fun event sometime soon to get acquainted and to share some positive vibes. This is a great place to live, and urban, loft living comes with its challenges, but we still love it.
Thank you for your time,
Sincerely,
Raul
