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Frank and Charlie both remind me of characters from the "Sopranos" and the way they run the building makes me think of organized crime. Frank owns a lot of units and is able to pack the board with his connected friends. His penthouse balcony never got a vote, I certainly didn't vote for it, but if he paid for it out of his own pocket it doesn't really bother me. If the condo paid for it then I have a big problem. Frank's commandeering of more common area is a two edged sword. It does give guests a place to eat and I don't begrudge an honest businessman improving his business but if he occupies common area he has to pay the condo rent for that area. If he usurps the entire pool deck for a wedding, he has to pay rent for that pool deck. If he uses the meeting room as his restaurant/hotel dining room, he has to pay rent for that. If he takes up common area to put a barbecue in to sell hamburgers, he needs to pay rent for that area. If he builds a patio/balcony outside his restaurant, he needs condo permission and must pay rent for that space. (by the way, why is this taking years to complete?) I doubt he has paid any of this.
The solution will not come from within. The board will never buck them. The only way to stop it is by regulatory agencies and law suits. If the board does not represent us properly they can be charged with malfeasance and misfeasance. Not collecting rent on these common area encroachments is STEALING FROM THE CONDO! It could be considered criminal activity especially if collusion is involved.
A hotel is never going to be as quiet as a condo but it doesn't have to be loud sex club either.
Anonymous 1 is right on. It's no question that work was paid for from Condo funds and that board members received checks from condo funds. Frank's argument is that it was to pay for hurricane damage. Of course the board determined who got the hurricane damage checks...that is against the by laws for the obvious reasons.
Jeremy We have filed grievences with the state with no luck. How can we help you file with the City? How was Spring break ? is it still underway? As for as the swingers party, I think that is a quality of life issue, but the illegal use of the penthouse {non compliance with the certificate of occuupancey}could be approached. If you would be available, I would be glad to make a request to view the Boards maintenance records with you. I have not done it myself because I have no accounting experiance. I am not the only one fed up and not afraid to use my name. I can be reached @ djm.gfg@gmail.com
Thank You for your interest in keeping Ocean Manor a nice place to take my children.
Frank and Charlie both remind me of characters from the "Sopranos" and the way they run the building makes me think of organized crime. Frank owns a lot of units and is able to pack the board with his connected friends. His penthouse balcony never got a vote, I certainly didn't vote for it, but if he paid for it out of his own pocket it doesn't really bother me. If the condo paid for it then I have a big problem. Frank's commandeering of more common area is a two edged sword. It does give guests a place to eat and I don't begrudge an honest businessman improving his business but if he occupies common area he has to pay the condo rent for that area. If he usurps the entire pool deck for a wedding, he has to pay rent for that pool deck. If he uses the meeting room as his restaurant/hotel dining room, he has to pay rent for that. If he takes up common area to put a barbecue in to sell hamburgers, he needs to pay rent for that area. If he builds a patio/balcony outside his restaurant, he needs condo permission and must pay rent for that space. (by the way, why is this taking years to complete?) I doubt he has paid any of this.
ReplyDeleteThe solution will not come from within. The board will never buck them. The only way to stop it is by regulatory agencies and law suits. If the board does not represent us properly they can be charged with malfeasance and misfeasance. Not collecting rent on these common area encroachments is STEALING FROM THE CONDO! It could be considered criminal activity especially if collusion is involved.
A hotel is never going to be as quiet as a condo but it doesn't have to be loud sex club either.
There are some nice people that live next door,besides the crooks in charge
ReplyDeleteAnonymous 1 is right on. It's no question that work was paid for from Condo funds and that board members received checks from condo funds. Frank's argument is that it was to pay for hurricane damage. Of course the board determined who got the hurricane damage checks...that is against the by laws for the obvious reasons.
ReplyDeleteJeremy
ReplyDeleteWe have filed grievences with the state with no luck. How can we help you file with the City? How was Spring break ? is it still underway?
As for as the swingers party, I think that is a quality of life issue, but the illegal use of the penthouse {non compliance with the certificate of occuupancey}could be approached.
If you would be available, I would be glad to make a request to view the Boards maintenance records with you. I have not done it myself because I have no accounting experiance. I am not the only one fed up and not afraid to use my name. I can be reached @ djm.gfg@gmail.com
Thank You for your interest in keeping Ocean Manor a nice place to take my children.
Donald J McLoughlin
I agree with all of the above writers. There may be light at the end of the tunnel yet.
ReplyDeleteHere is a bright light in your face.
ReplyDeleteWhat about all the unpaid income taxes in rental accomidations, food service, parking fees, laundry operation, beer and liquor sales?
A crook is a crook and you will find dirt!
Slick