Our Christmas party will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2016 in the FSH Lobby at 6:00. Guests are asked to bring an Hors d’oeuvre or sweets. Sign-up sheet will be placed on Lobby desk to specify what you will bring. Wine, soft drinks, and ice will be provided. Casual holiday attire.
Here is a link to the invitation:
https://fortsumterhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/scan0079.pdf
Subsequent to the elections at the annual meeting on October 31, the Board unanimously agreed to the following officers for the coming year:
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All FSH owners are invited to attend a workshop on insurance issues immediately preceding the Annual Meeting.
Monday, October 31, 2016 — at 5pm in the Lobby
We survived a potentially devastating event with the passing of Hurricane Matthew. Some unit owners called our insurance agent directly to report minor damages and ask how it will be taken care of. We’d like to take this opportunity to explain how claims are resolved based on the Verbiage of our Master Deed and its latest amendment which helps to define everyone’s responsibilities. We have asked our insurance agent (Guy Riska) to help us interpret our Master Deed so we all know what to do and what to expect when Hurricanes hit.
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The Annual Meeting of the Fort Sumter House Association will be held at 6:30pm in the Lobby on Monday, October 31, 2016. Continue reading
Recently, your Board sent an opinion survey to all Owners asking whether you would approve having pets in our building. The intent of the survey was to inform the Board as to whether the current rule banning pets in the Fort Sumter House residences should remain. The results of the survey indicate that 34% of Owners approve having pets in the building, while 52% disapprove (14% did not respond).
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In a recent email, we notified you of open Board positions and strongly encouraged owners to apply. We need to periodically change the Board composition so no one position dominates. This also gives more owners awareness of how the building operates. Since the decision is made by a vote of the owners, it would be helpful if the voters understood more about candidate’s views on important topics such as these below. You may not have enough information to have specific opinions but you do have values that guide you in one general direction or another. Your vision for the building is important. What would you like to accomplish if elected to the Board? These topics are only examples.
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The Annual Meeting of the Fort Sumter House Association will be held in the lobby on Monday, October 31, 2016 at 6:30 PM. Continue reading
Water damage Caused by Clogged Drain Pipe
A few days ago a drain pipe in the Fort Sumter House became clogged; water backed up overflowing a kitchen sink and caused damage to that unit and the two units below it. There are two (2) lessons for owners and renters to learn from this incident: Continue reading
Please see the attached file for a progress report on fixing the leaks on the terraces/roofs, modernizing the elevators and upgrading the front porch.
Hurricane season began June 1 and extends through November 30, 2016.
With the 2016 terrace resurfacing project, all the 2nd and 3rd floor terraces will be cleared of owner’s personal property (furniture & plants) by August 1. For those owners who have patios and small balconies, we would like to remind you that, in the event of a hurricane or stormy weather, you are responsible for clearing your personal effects from these areas.
