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©2017, East Point Condominium Association

February 28, 2017

President’s Comments – Thank You!

I just wanted to quickly thank our East Point neighbors who quietly, diligently and regularly serve with us on the Board of

Directors, the Committees and, especially, the residents who provide ideas,

commentary and solutions to many of the periodic and long-term issues facing our multi-unit building. Thank you very much!

Tom Fraser

Board Action

The East Point Board of Directors

conducted a regular meeting on Thursday, February 23rd. During this session, the directors approved (a) the Section 22.1

Certification attesting to various documentary, capital expenditure, and

financial disclosures, (b) an invoice from DeFranco Plumbing for the grease trap

replacement, (c) an invoice from Mega Locksmith for replacement of a chute room door, and (d) the waiver of the right of first

refusal on the sale of 21-B; and, rejected

(e) a unit-owner reimbursement claim for car damage.

Secretary

Treasurer’s Report

January Period. As of January 31, 2017, our Total Assets were $431,059. Our fully-insured Reserve Fund

accounts totaled $202,018, while our fully-insured operating cash was $161,537.

For the period ending January 31,

2017, operating income was $158,734

and operating expenses were $118,498 before reserve funding for gross income of

$40,236 (a negative $11,706 after reserve contribution).

Total operating revenue was below

the monthly budget amount by $1,429, due

to all categories, except Parking Revenue.

Total operating expenses were $144 above the monthly budgeted amount. This was primarily due to Insurance Expense and

Garage Expense categories overbalancing the other categories.



2017 Y-T-D Period. Our operating revenues were under budget for

2017 by $1,429, on a base-budget amount Y-T-D of $160,163 (less than a 0.9%

variance). This was mainly due to the Unit Revenue and Other Revenue overbalancing the Parking Revenue category.

Our operating expenses were over

budget for 2017 by $144, on a base budget amount Y-T-D of $118,354 (a 0.0% variance). This is mainly due to Insurance

Expense and Garage Expense categories overbalancing the other categories.

Reserve Investments. The reserve

fund in January was fully funded at the rate

of $51,942. The Reserve Fund balance was $202,018, as of January 31, 2017. All

reserve funds are insured.

Financial Statements. Condo

CPA’s independent auditor’s report of the 2015 East Point Condominium financial

statement is available for review by owners on the website and in the management

office. Treasurer

Manager’s Report

Window Washing. The first

window washing for 2017 is scheduled for Thursday, March 2, 2017. Please sign and

return the bottom portion of the notice if you would like your balcony windows washed.

Driveway Wall Restoration. The

Board of Directors has approved the

Driveway Planter and Wall Restoration project. This includes rebuilding the

driveway planter. The planter will be filled with gravel and covered with concrete.

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

The damaged wall in front of the building office will be repaired. A

waterproofing membrane will be installed and the entire area will be painted.

The project is anticipated to start on

Monday, March 6th, weather permitting, and should be completed in approximately 30

days. Working hours will be 8AM to 4PM.

Sudler Website. Please explore the

new Sudler website http://sudlerchicago.com. Sudler offers a

full range of industry-leading services. We continually upgrade our programs and develop new technology to ensure that

Sudler always provides the most effective and efficient solutions available.

A few of the services include online

access to your assessment account, online

assessment payment options, automatic payments of assessments, paperless

statements and submitting a service request.

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Façade Repairs. The 2017 façade repairs are scheduled to resume on

Monday, March 20th, weather permitting. RBS will start with drop 14 (C tier master

bedroom) and drop 16 (B tier guest bedroom). Working hours are from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with actual noise-making

operations not beginning until 8:00 AM. Please be aware that you may

experience noise periodically and please make sure that all your windows are kept closed during work hours for the duration of

the project due to the dust and debris being created from the repairs.

Sudler@Home. Sudler@Home is

Sudler’s online system that allows you full

access to your account history, scheduled receipts/confirmations delivered to your

desktop or smartphone. And, if you prefer

“paperless payments”, our SNAPP program assures timely, automatic payments, month after month - with no extra charges.

Sign up today at

www.sudlerchicago.com. Click on the link at the top of the Home Page that will take you to Sudler@Home.

Storage Room. This is an important reminder that all possessions must be kept within the storage locker.

Aisles must be kept free and clear at all times. Items left outside the storage

lockers will be removed by the staff and will be discarded.

Return Grocery Carts. Especially given that the only reason you have a

grocery cart available for use when you want one is that the previous user returned

it to the garage, please remember to return grocery carts to the garage as soon as you are finished using them.

Smoking. Smoking is prohibited in

ALL Common Areas and within 15 feet of the outside doorways. Not only is smoking in the common areas of the building against

the Rules of the Association - it is also in violation of the Chicago Clean Air

Ordinance.

Fitness Room. Please do not

store personal workout equipment within the Fitness Room. Items left within the

fitness room will be removed and discarded by the staff.

Items in the Hallways. Please keep

common area hallways free of any items

that impede egress or ingress. This includes mats, shoes, carts, strollers,

furniture, plants or any other items left on the floor.

Garbage Disposals. Please keep in mind that there are a number of items

that can cause severe clogging of drain lines if they are put down the garbage disposals.

Items that should not be put through

your garbage disposal include, but are not limited to, rice and pasta, meat/chicken

bones, grease, and any kind of stringy or tough-peeled vegetables. These are just a few of the common items put in garbage

disposals which should be disposed of with your properly-bagged trash, down the trash

chute.

Before and after using your garbage

disposal, you should:

Run the water for approximately 60 seconds before turning on your garbage disposal.

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Turn on garbage disposal and use as needed while the water is still

running.

Keep the water running for another 60 seconds after you are finished using the garbage disposal.

This will assist in flushing the food

waste products all the way down the drain line to help prevent backups which are commonly caused by disposed food waste

sticking to the sides of the pipes decreasing the ability for proper drainage.

Management

The Point is Looking For Advertisers

East Point Residents, The Point

newsletter continues to accept advertisements. At a very minimal cost,

you can get the word out on items you may want to sell, or services you provide or may be looking for.

Ad rates start at only $10 per issue.

Contact Edina to order one up! See the Advertiser Rate Sheet at the top of the

Newsletter section of the building’s website: www.eastpointcondo.com for ad pricing.

Marketing Committee

SENIOR WELLNESS FAIR

When: Monday, March 13, 10:00 AM to

1:00 PM. Where: Broadway Armory Park, 5917 N.

Broadway St., Chicago.

What: The 48th Ward Senior Wellness Fair will take place at the Armory. Guests will have access to over 50 providers of services

often sought after by senior citizens

including blood screening, back massage, medicare, Medicaid, and property tax

assistance.

A Light lunch will be available as well. This annual event is free and open to all.

For information call Alderman Osterman’s office at 773.784.5277. Free.

Finding East Point If your delivery people are having

trouble finding East Point and they are using some kind of GPS-enabled navigation system to direct them, it may help to inform

them that if they input 928 W. GLENLAKE AVENUE as the delivery location it will assist

them in getting to the correct building. But, also be clear that they are going to “East

Point Condominium”. Publisher

ST. BALDRICK’S EVENT

When: Sunday, March 12, 12:00 PM to

6:00 PM. Where: Bar 63, 6341 N. Broadway St.,

Chicago.

What: Team Sean Kelly will be shaving their heads to raise money and awareness

for childhood cancer. This event is free and open to the public. The event will include head shaving, live Irish music from

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Jimmy and Seamus Boyle to open the event, Bag Pipes from the Chicago

Highlanders Pipes and Drum Co., face painting, a photo booth, raffle prizes, live

auction, food, booze and drinks are also available for purchase from the bar. The Amy Kelly Band will close out event, and

there will be tons of inspiration.

For information call Alderman Amy Kelly at 773.458.3459. Free.

CHI-TOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL

When: Sunday, March 5, through

Saturday, March 11, Various Venues and Times.

Where: Various Venues.

What: The 8th Annual Chi-Town Jazz Festival, geared supporting Hunger Relief, will take place at some of the best jazz

clubs in Chicago featuring incredible performers!

Our finest jazz artists donate their performances, many of Chicago’s most

loved jazz venues donate their space, and numerous people volunteer to organize

and/or work at the Festival events Festival headliners include: The Ron Perrillo

Quartet, Jon Deitemyer’s Tall Tales, Erin Schneider, Tammy McCann and Jeremy

Kahn, Sarah Marie Young Quartet, Bobby Lewis Jazz Quintet, Tom Mattha Big Band

and many more! Concert venues include Jazz Showcase,

Winter’s, PianoForte and closing out at Green Mill on March 11.

Tickets and more information can be found at www.careforreal.org/jazzfest.

With your support, we can continue to raise funds for local charities to support our

Hunger Relief mission

EDGEWATER LIBRARY EVENTS

Edgewater Library

Chess on the EDGE When: Tuesdays, March 7 and 21, 5:30 PM to 7:45 PM.

Where: Edgewater Library, 6000 N.

Broadway St., Chicago.

What: Chess on the EDGE meets on the

first and third Tuesday of each month for open play, game analysis, teaching and

tactical problems. An experienced player is present to facilitate each meeting. Participants must be at least eight years

old. All levels are welcome.

For information call 312.742.1945. Free, but Registration is Required.

Zumba

When: Thursdays, March 23 and 30, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

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Where: Edgewater Library, 6000 N. Broadway St., Chicago.

What: This one-hour class offers a variety of music and dance moves, interval and

style, while raising and lowering the heart rate. Zumba incorporates fitness for all

levels.

This workshop is for participants ages 15 and up.

For information call 312.742.1945. Free, but Registration is Required.

CPL

FREE PARK HAPPENINGS

Lincoln Park Flower Show.

When: Every Day, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Where: Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Drive, Chicago.

What: Spring Flower Show: “Spring Rising.”

This year’s Spring Show evokes the uplifting nature of a spring day in Chicago by

featuring kites and sculptures by Chicago artist Michael F. Thompson. Plants in the

show include azaleas, daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, hydrangea and many more.

For information call 312.742.7736. Free.

Garfield Park Flower Show.

When: Every Day, Except Wednesdays,

from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago.

What: Spring Flower Show: “Spring Training.”

Celebrate spring and baseball at this year's spring flower show. The Conservatory's

Show House is transformed into a celebration of baseball in Chicago. On the

heels of the Cubs' pennant win, the Show house incorporates icons of Wrigley Field into its annual spring flowering

extravaganza.

For information call 773.638.1766. Free.

Chicago Park District.

CHICAGO FESTIVALS



Millennium Park Ice Rink

When: Various Days and Times

Through March 5, as follows:

Mon – Thur: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Fri: 12:00 PM – 10 PM

Sat: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sun: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM.

Where: The McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park on Michigan Avenue

between Washington and Madison St., Chicago. What: Now in its 16th season, the ice rink

has become a Chicago winter tradition drawing over 100,000 skaters annually. Once again this year, the Dept. of Cultural

Affairs and Special Events will present “Winter Workouts” with free skating

lessons on Fridays – Sundays, one hour before the rink opens.

For information call 224.534.9034. Skating is Free, $12 to Rent Skates.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

When: Saturday, March 11, Step Off at Noon.

Where: Parade starts at Balbo and

Columbus. The parade units will proceed north on Columbus Drive and the viewing stand will be located in front of Buckingham

Fountain (those seats are sold out).

What: Celebrating Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Parade will be broadcast LIVE this year by ABC – Channel 7. Come

early, use public transportation and stream into Grant Park for the event.

City of Chicago

Next Board Meeting

On Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 at

7:00 PM, you are cordially invited to attend the next East Point Board of Directors

meeting in the Sky Room. Secretary

Next Publication Date

The next issue of The Point newsletter is scheduled for publication on March 31st, 2017. Your articles are due by

3/29/2017.

Publisher



WE RECYCLE! What can I Recycle in the recycling containers?

YES! Bond paper (white/colored) Computer paper Calculator tape Envelopes Junk mail Legal pad paper Letterhead Magazines/ Catalogs Cereal Boxes Newspaper Cardboard Flatten all cardboard and cereal boxes

YES! Aluminum cans Steel cans Plastic soup containers Bi-metal cans Plastic water/soda/juice bottles Liquid detergent bottles Microwave trays Milk jugs Plastics #1 – #5 and #7 Glass Rinse your bottles and containers.

You can leave on the labels and keep the caps on Place recyclables loosely in container

or use a clear or paper bag



NO!

Food or beverage waste Candy and snack wrappers Non-paper packing material Plastic strapping Rubber bands Stickers or labels Plastic, latex or rubber gloves K-cups Plastic #6 Styrofoam Plastic Grocery bags Paper coffee cups and lids Tissue products and napkins Shrink wrap and food packaging

“When in doubt, leave it out”


Contact Information

East Point: Management - (773.973.7033); (Fax 773.973.0070);

Doorperson - (773.973.0033); Garage - (773.973.7661)

Alderman: Harry Osterman –

48th Ward (773.784.5277) (Fax 773.784.6630)

5533 N. Broadway St., Chicago, IL 60640

Streets and Sanitation: Conrad Suerth –

48th Ward Superintendent (312.744.2130) (Fax 312.744.1449)

5853 N. Broadway St., Chicago IL 60660

CPD 24th Dist. Cmdr: Roberto Nieves (312.744.5907) (Fax 312.744.6928)

6464 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60624

Edgewater Branch Library: (312.742.1945)

(Fax: None) – 6000 N. Broadway St., Chicago, IL 60660

County/State/Federal Officials

U.S. Senator: Dick Durbin

Illinois (312.353.4952) (Fax 312.353.0150)

230 S. Dearborn St., Ste. 3892, Chicago, IL 60604

U.S. Senator: Tammy Duckworth

Illinois (312.886.3506) (Fax 312.886.2117)

230 S. Dearborn St., Ste. 3900, Chicago, IL 60604

U.S. Congresswoman: Jan Schakowsky –

9th District (773.506.7100) (Fax 773.506.9202)


Illinois Senator: Heather Steans –

7th District (773.769.1717) (Fax 773.769.6901)


Illinois Representative: Kelly Cassidy –

14th District (773.784.2002) (Fax 773.784.2060)


Cook County Commissioner: Bridget Gainer

10th District (312.603.4210) (Fax 312.603.3695)

118 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60601


East Point Board of Directors

Tom Fraser, President (16A)

Larry Hiler, Vice President (36C)

Phil Bernstein, Treasurer (4C)

Mike Mattson, Secretary (31C)

Dan Cartalucca (40D)

Jerry Goodman (15D)

Bill Hancox (38A)

Christian Malcolm (36A)

Kevin Rooney (28B)

East Point Committee Chairpersons

Building Operations & Maintenance (Larry Hiler)

Architectural and Engineering (Bill Hancox)

Budget and Finance (Phil Bernstein)

Communications (Tom Fraser)

Sustainability (Kevin Rooney)

Garage (Mike Mattson)

Marketing (Dan Cartalucca)

Landscaping (John Haiduck)

Cable Committee (Tom Fraser)

ASCO Delegate (vacant)

Nominations and Election (Marge Hanson)

Publisher & Editor: Tom Fraser, Chairman CMC. ([email protected])

Associate Editor: (Vacant)

Advertising: While the Board retains its absolute discretion to accept, edit or reject any

advertising entry, the publication of any such entry shall not be deemed an endorsement or promotion

of, affiliation with, or approval for, the content or subject matter of the entry (including entries received

with errors).

Contributors: Any owner or staff member. Writers’ comments do not imply endorsement by

the Association, which retains all editorial rights.

Content: Articles, comments, suggestions and questions effecting East Point, its owners

and staff. Writers may request Not for Attribution. Anonymous, libelous or defamatory statements and

personal attacks will not be considered for publication.

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