APPROVED: 02/13/13 THE CLOCKTOWER CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. BOARD OF MANAGERS MEETING Wednesday January 23, 2013

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1 APPROVED: 02/13/13 Wednesday January 23, 2013 Board Members Present: Adam Elstein, Ken Mandelbaum, Ray Levin and Irving Gotbaum. Also Present: Rachael Apthorp, Unit Owner, Izzy Perezic, the building s superintendent and Janice Keller- McDowall, representing the Managing Agent, (TRS). FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS: The meeting was called to order at 8:15am in the Superintendent s office. Janice Keller-McDowall recorded the minutes. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS: MINUTES: The minutes of the December 19, 2012 meeting were approved. FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT: Mr. Perezic updated the board on the elevators and the boiler. Chiller winter service will be starting this month. a) Insurance Claim: Ms. Keller-McDowall updated the board on the insurance claim. The board instructed Tudor to set up a conference call with Robert Miller to go over the claim. b) Lobby Restoration: The board agreed to have a drawing of the art window done to add to the bid request. They also agreed to use Wood Enterprise, nyc to restore the concierge desk and have it lowered 6 inches. The Board agreed to take down the brass directory opposite the concierge desk. c) Elevator Repair: The board reviewed the proposal from City Elevator regarding all remaining work. The board agreed to do the necessary work now and hold off on the aesthetic items. d) Emergency Plan: Ms. Keller-McDowall presented a draft Emergency Plan for the board s review and discussion. a) Window Repair and Façade Project: Permits acquired. Starting January 28, b) Boiler Upgrade & Chimney Relocation: The Board reviewed heat calculations prepared by Robert Germain Jr, and further discussed this project. c) Electrical Relocation Project: The Board reviewed a proposal from A to Z Engineering. EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: RESALES: Nothing New. NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: UNIT OWNER ISSUES: Smoke complaint form 11G: The board discussed this issue. TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: NEXT BOARD MEETING: Scheduled for Wednesday February 13 at 8:15 am. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:30am.

2 Wednesday February 13, 2013 Approved 3/13/13 Board Members Present: Adam Elstein, Ken Mandelbaum, Ray Levin, Amish Patel and Irving Gotbaum. Also Present: Izzy Perezic, the building s superintendent and, representing the Managing Agent, (TRS). FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS: The meeting was called to order at 8:15am in the Superintendent s office. Janice Keller-McDowall recorded the minutes. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS: MINUTES: The minutes of the January 23, 2013 meeting were approved. FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT: Mr. Perezic reported that the new lobby air handler has been installed. a) Insurance Claim: Ms. Keller-McDowall updated the board on the insurance claim. b) Lobby Restoration: The board approved the lobby bid. Ms. Keller-McDowall reported that it would be going out by the end of the week requesting bids by March 4 th. The board approved the bid from Wood Enterprise, nyc to refurbish the concierge desk. The board approved for Tim Snell to begin prep work on the faux painting. c) Emergency Plan: Ms. Keller-McDowall presented a updated draft Emergency Plan for the board s review and discussion. a) Window Repair and Façade Project: Staging and drop inspection start begin this week. b) Boiler Upgrade & Chimney Relocation: The Board reviewed recommendations from two consulting engineers and instructed Tudor to schedule a conference call with Robert Germaine Jr, to further discussed this project. c) Electrical Relocation Project: Ms. Keller-McDowall updated the board on this issue. SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: BUILDING ASSESSMENT: The Board reviewed a reserve analysis report prepared by EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: RESALES: 9B closed on January 24 th for $4,100,000. NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: UNIT OWNER ISSUES: a) Smoke complaint form 11G: The board discussed this issue. b) Odor and noise complaint form 12A: The board discussed this issue. TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: NEXT BOARD MEETING: Scheduled for Wednesday February 13 at 8:15 am. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:30am.

3 Wednesday March 13, 2013 Approved 4/17/13 Board Members Present: Adam Elstein, Ken Mandelbaum, Ray Levin, Amish Patel and Irving Gotbaum. Also Present: Izzy Perezic, the building s superintendent and, representing the Managing Agent, (TRS). FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS: The meeting was called to order at 8:15am in the Superintendent s office. Janice Keller-McDowall recorded the minutes. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS: MINUTES: The minutes of the February 13, 2013 meeting were approved. FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT: Mr. Perezic reported that the current test on the chiller was conducted. a) Insurance Claim: Ms. Keller-McDowall updated the board on this insurance claim. b) Lobby Restoration: The board agreed to pay the balance for the lobby air handler ad a second payment to Tim Snell for the faux painting.. c) Emergency Plan: The board intends to have a final emergency plan for the annual meeting. a) Window Repair and Façade Project: Scaffolding scheduled to go up in the front of the building on 4/1/13. b) Boiler Upgrade & Chimney Relocation: The Board instructed Tudor to schedule a conference call to discuss final details. The Board also requested that the engineer, Ralph Germain write a letter justifying his design decisions. c) Electrical Relocation Project: Ms. Keller-McDowall updated the board on this issue. SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: RESALES: Nothing new. EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: UNIT OWNER ISSUES: a) Smoke complaint form 11G: The board agreed to remove legal fees. b) Odor and noise complaint form 12A: The board discussed this issue. NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: NEXT BOARD MEETING: Scheduled for Wednesday April 17th at 8:15 am. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:45am.

4 Wednesday April 17, 2013 Approved 5/15/13 Board Members Present: Adam Elstein, Ken Mandelbaum, Ray Levin, Amish Patel, Irving Gotbaum and Rachel Apthorpe (non-voting). Also Present: Izzy Perezic, the building s superintendent,, representing the Managing Agent, (TRS), and Robert Miller, M Miller and Sons. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS: The meeting was called to order at 8:15am in the Superintendent s office. Janice Keller-McDowall recorded the minutes. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS: MINUTES: The minutes of the March 13, 2013 meeting were approved. b) Delinquency Report: The Board reviewed the building s delinquency report. FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT: Mr. Perezic Provided an update on the elevators, cooling and heating services. a) Insurance Claim: Mr. Miller updated the board on the building s insurance claim. b) Lobby Restoration: The board reviewed and discussed the bids submitted for the lobby restoration. c) Emergency Plan: The board reviewed the current draft of the building s emergency plan. a) Window Repair and Façade Project: Ms. Keller-McDowall updated the board on this project. b) Boiler Upgrade & Chimney Relocation: The Board discussed this project and instructed Tudor to follow up with Ralph Germain regarding the letter the requested. c) Electrical Relocation Project: Ms. Keller-McDowall updated the board on this issue. SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: RESALES: 9C approved. EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: New Business: a) Empire Development: Mr. Levin update the board on this development and its possible implications on the building. NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: NEXT BOARD MEETING: Scheduled for Wednesday May 15th at 8:15 am. TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: ANNUAL MEETING OF UNIT OWNERS: Scheduled for Tuesday May 28 th at 7pm in the building s gym. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:30am.

5 Approved 6/12/13 Wednesday May 15, 2013 Board Members Present: Adam Elstein, Ken Mandelbaum, Ray Levin, Amish Patel, Irving Gotbaum and Rachel Apthorpe (non-voting). Also Present: Izzy Perezic, the building s superintendent,, representing the Managing Agent, (TRS). FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS: The meeting was called to order at 8:25am in the Superintendent s office. Janice Keller-McDowall recorded the minutes. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS: MINUTES: The minutes of the April 17, 2013 meeting were approved. c) Delinquency Report: The Board reviewed the building s delinquency report. FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT: Mr. Perezic Provided an update on the boiler replacement project, façade project and chiller. d) Insurance Claim: The board discussed the building s insurance claim. e) Lobby Restoration: The board reviewed and approved a proposal from Cosmo Veneziale Architect for lobby restoration and design supervision. f) Portable Generator: The board agreed to purchase a portable generator for the building. g) Fixed Generator Feasibility: TRS will acquire a proposal for a fixed generator feasibility study. h) Emergency Stairwell Lighting: TRS will acquire proposals for emergency stairwell lighting. a) Working Capital Spreadsheet: The board reviewed the revised working capital Spreadsheet prepared by TRS. d) Window Repair and Façade Project: The met with Michael Devino, Midtown Preservation and discussed the schedule and progress. e) Boiler Upgrade & Chimney Relocation: The board approved a proposal to remove abandoned pipes. f) Electrical Relocation Project: The board met with Jeff Whitcomb, USI Electrical on this issue. SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: UNIT OWNER ISSUES: Unit 9B: The board reviewed and rejected cooling request present by 9B. EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: RESALES: 11D closed 4/26/13 for $3,000,000. NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: NEXT BOARD MEETING: Scheduled for Wednesday June 12 th at 8:15 am. TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: ANNUAL MEETING OF UNIT OWNERS: Scheduled for Tuesday May 28 th at 7pm in the building s gym. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:45am.

6 Approved 6/12/13 Wednesday May 15, 2013 Board Members Present: Adam Elstein, Ken Mandelbaum, Ray Levin, Amish Patel, Irving Gotbaum and Rachel Apthorpe (non-voting). Also Present: Izzy Perezic, the building s superintendent,, representing the Managing Agent, (TRS). FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS: The meeting was called to order at 8:25am in the Superintendent s office. Janice Keller-McDowall recorded the minutes. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS: MINUTES: The minutes of the April 17, 2013 meeting were approved. FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT: Mr. Perezic Provided an update on the boiler replacement project, façade project and chiller. a) Insurance Claim: The board discussed the building s insurance claim. b) Lobby Restoration: The board reviewed and approved a proposal from Cosmo Veneziale Architect for lobby restoration and design supervision. c) Portable Generator: The board agreed to purchase a portable generator for the building. d) Fixed Generator Feasibility: TRS will acquire a proposal for a fixed generator feasibility study. e) Emergency Stairwell Lighting: TRS will acquire proposals for emergency stairwell lighting. a) Working Capital Spreadsheet: The board reviewed the revised working capital Spreadsheet prepared by TRS. a) Window Repair and Façade Project: The met with Michael Devino, Midtown Preservation and discussed the schedule and progress. b) Boiler Upgrade & Chimney Relocation: The board approved a proposal to remove abandoned pipes. c) Electrical Relocation Project: The board met with Jeff Whitcomb, USI Electrical on this issue. SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: UNIT OWNER ISSUES: Unit 9B: The board reviewed and rejected cooling request present by 9B. EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: RESALES: 11D closed 4/26/13 for $3,000,000. NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: NEXT BOARD MEETING: Scheduled for Wednesday June 12 th at 8:15 am. TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: ANNUAL MEETING OF UNIT OWNERS: Scheduled for Tuesday May 28 th at 7pm in the building s gym. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:45am.

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8 Approved 7/17/13 Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Board Members Present: Adam Elstein, Ken Mandelbaum and Ray Levin Also Present: Izzy Perezic, the building s superintendent, and Vito Mangini representing the Managing Agent, (TRS). FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS: The meeting was called to order at 8:30am in the Superintendent s office. Janice Keller-McDowall recorded the minutes. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS: MINUTES: The minutes of the May 15, 2013 meeting were approved. Mr Mandelbaum will speak with the unit owner of #10C regarding his arrears. FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT: Mr. Perezic Provided an update on the elevator, chiller and summer relief. a) Insurance Claim: The board discussed the building s insurance claim. b) Lobby Restoration: The Board approved for the panel doors to be replaced by Wood Enterprise. The mailboxes are scheduled to be replaced July 22, c) Emergency Stairwell Lighting: The Board approved a proposal from USI for this project. a) Window Repair and Façade Project: Vito Mangini updated the Board on this project. b) Boiler Upgrade & Chimney Relocation: Vito Mangini updated the Board on this project. c) Electrical Relocation and Generator Project: The Board approved a proposal from Lawless & Magione to do the specifications for this project. SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: UNIT OWNER ISSUES: Unit 5D: Mr. Elstein reported on a conversation he had with this unit owner. EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: RESALES: #11C closed 5/15/13 for $1,365,000 and #2H closed 5/23/13 for $1,820,000. NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: NEXT BOARD MEETING: Scheduled for Wednesday July 17 th at 8:30 am. TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: a) Irving Gotbaum resigned from his position on the Board and the Board appointed Rachael Apthorpe to replace him. The Board appointed Irving Gotbaum as a non-voting member. b) The Board agreed to terminate the Yahoo group and use 1main.org exclusively for building business. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:15am.

9 APPROVED: 08/15/13 Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Board Members Present: Adam Elstein, Ken Mandelbaum, Ray Levin, Amish Patel and Rachael Apthorpe Also Present: Izzy Perezic, the building s superintendent, and Vito Mangini representing the Managing Agent, (TRS). FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS: The meeting was called to order at 8:30am in the Superintendent s office. recorded the minutes. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS: MINUTES: The minutes of the June 12, 2013 meeting were approved. The Board agreed to start collection proceedings against unit 10C. FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT: Mr. Perezic Provided an update on the elevator, staff, boiler, façade project and lobby renovation. a) Insurance Claim: The board discussed the building s insurance claim. b) Lobby Restoration: The Board approved a proposal from AC Windows and Doors for the storefront repairs which includes the front doors and art window. c) Emergency Stairwell Lighting: Tudor Realty reported that USI will be starting this work next week. a) Window Repair and Façade Project: Vito Mangini updated the Board on this project. b) Boiler Upgrade & Chimney Relocation: Vito Mangini updated the Board on this project. c) Electrical Relocation and Generator Project: Tudor Realty reported that the specifications would be complete in 3-4 weeks. SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: RESALES: #12K scheduled to close 8/14/13. EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: NEXT BOARD MEETING: Scheduled for Thursday August 15 th at 8:30 am. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:30am.

10 Approved: October 22, 2013 Thursday September 19, 2013 Board Members Present: Adam Elstein, Ken Mandelbaum, Ray Levin, Amish Patel and Rachael Apthorpe Also Present: Izzy Perezic, the building s superintendent, and Vito Mangini representing the Managing Agent, (TRS) and Irving Gotbaum (non-voting board member). FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS: The meeting was called to order at 8:30 am in the Superintendent s office. recorded the minutes. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS: MINUTES: The minutes of the August 15, 2013 meeting were approved as amended. FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT: Mr. Perezic provided an update on the boiler, façade, lobby, chiller, and staff. FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: STORM RELATED BUSINESS: a) Insurance Claim: The building s has now received an additional advance from the insurance company of $1,108,777, totaling $2,321,229. b) Lobby Restoration: Granite wainscoting installation on going. c) Emergency Stairwell Lighting: Complete. a) Window Repair and Façade Project: Expected completion end of October; scaffolding down by mid- November. b) Power House Roof: The board instructed TRS to acquire bids to replace the power house roof. c) Boiler Upgrade & Chimney Relocation: Boiler installation complete; awaiting installation of expansion tanks. d) Electrical Relocation and Generator Project: Electrical engineer scheduling an appointment with Con-Ed. SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: UNIT OWNER ISSUES: a) Unit #4H: The board reviewed a letter sent by TRS regarding items stored I the public hall. b) Unit #11J: The board reviewed a letter sent by TRS regarding a dog issue. NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: NEXT BOARD MEETING: Scheduled for Tuesday October 22nd at 8:30 am. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:30am.

11 APPROVED 11/14/13 Tuesday October 22, 2013 Board Members Present: Adam Elstein, Ken Mandelbaum, Ray Levin, and Rachael Apthorpe Also Present: Izzy Perezic, the building s superintendent, and Vito Mangini representing the Managing Agent, (TRS). FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS: The meeting was called to order at 8:30 am in the Superintendent s office. recorded the minutes. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS: MINUTES: The minutes of the September 19, 2013 meeting were approved. b) 2014 Budget: The board reviewed a proposed budget for 2014 with no increase in common charges. FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT: Mr. Perezic provided an update on the boiler, façade, lobby, chiller, and portable generators. FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: STORM RELATED BUSINESS: a) Insurance Claim: The board reviewed a breakdown on the proceeds thus far prepared by Robert Miller. b) Lobby Restoration: Granite wainscoting installation on going, mailbox slot installed, front doors and lobby windows being manufactured. c) Aqua Fence: Awaiting proposal. a) Window Repair and Façade Project: Expected completion mid-november. b) Power House Roof: The board instructed TRS to acquire bid from the building s engineer to draw up specifications for the project. c) Boiler Upgrade & Chimney Relocation: Boiler installation complete; awaiting final sign offs. d) Electrical Relocation and Generator Project: Electrical engineer scheduling an appointment with Con-Ed. SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: BUILDING ISSUES: a) Insurance Renewal: The Board reviewed and approved a renewal of the building insurance policy. b) Cash Flow Analysis: The board reviewed an updated cash flow analysis for the building. c) Empire Stores: The board agreed to write a letter to request a meeting with Empire Stores. EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: UNIT OWNER ISSUES: a) Unit #2K and 2L: The board reviewed letters sent by TRS regarding storage in the garbage area. NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: NEXT BOARD MEETING: Scheduled for Thursday November 14th at 8:30 am. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:40am.

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13 APPROVED: DECEMBER 11, 2013 November 14, 2013 Board Members Present: Adam Elstein, Ken Mandelbaum, Ray Levin, and Rachael Apthorpe Also Present: Izzy Perezic, the building s superintendent, representing the Managing Agent, (TRS). FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS: The meeting was called to order at 8:30 am in the Superintendent s office. recorded the minutes. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS: MINUTES: The minutes of the October 22, 2013 meeting were approved. FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT: Mr. Perezic provided an update on the boiler, façade, lobby, and backflow preventer repair. FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: STORM RELATED BUSINESS: a) Insurance Claim: The board discussed this issue. b) Lobby Restoration: Granite wainscoting nearly complete, column construction scheduled to start, front doors and lobby windows are being manufactured. c) Aqua Fence: The board reviewed a proposal prepared by Aqua Fence. a) Window Repair and Façade Project: Work is expected to be complete by the end of November. b) Power House Roof: The board approved a proposal prepared by Midtown Engineering to prepare the specifications for this project. c) Boiler Upgrade & Chimney Relocation: Final punch list items; awaiting final sign offs. d) Electrical Relocation and Generator Project: Meeting with Con-Ed was favorable. Specification expected to be complete by the beginning of December. SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: BUILDING ISSUES: a) Cash Flow Analysis: The board reviewed an updated cash flow analysis for the building. b) Empire Stores: The board discussed this issue. EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: BUILDING SALES: 9H sold on 11/5/13 for $2,550,000. NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: NEXT BOARD MEETING: Scheduled for Wednesday December 11th at 8:30 am. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:40am.

14 APPROVED: JANUARY 15, 2014 December 11, 2013 Board Members Present: Adam Elstein, Ken Mandelbaum, Ray Levin, and Rachael Apthorpe Also Present: Vito Mangini and representing the Managing Agent, Tudor Realty Services Corp. (TRS). FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS: The meeting was called to order at 8:30 am in the Superintendent s office. recorded the minutes. SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS: MINUTES: The minutes of the November 14, 2013 meeting were approved. FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT: provided the superintendent s report and gave an update on the boiler, chiller, façade, lobby, and staff issues. FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: STORM RELATED BUSINESS: a) Insurance Claim: The board discussed this issue. b) Lobby Restoration: column construction complete, front doors and lobby windows installed. a) Window Repair and Façade Project: Mr. Mangini reported that additional work has been detected on Main Street and will require the work to extend into January. The Board approved Saturday work. b) Power House Roof: Specification expected in January. c) Boiler Upgrade & Chimney Relocation: Awaiting final NYC sign offs. d) Electrical Relocation and Generator Project: Specification expected in January. SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: BUILDING ISSUES: a) Cash Flow Analysis: The board reviewed an updated cash flow analysis for the building. EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: BUILDING SALES: 4F sold on 11/11/13 for $1,250,000; 7F sold on 12/4/13 for $1,270,000. NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: NEXT BOARD MEETING: Scheduled for Wednesday January 15th at 8:30 am. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:15am.