Condo Legislative Watch by Sheldon Atovsky Last issue, we published recent changes to condo law enacted by the City of Chicago. Here we continue with changes, again new in 2015, but in this case enacted by the State of Illinois. Haven’t seen what you’re looking for? Stay tuned for more to come in this continuing […]
If you keep track of such things, this issue of TowerTalk will seem to have arrived late. But actually, we’ve revised our publication schedule, moving everything back one month. March thru May June thru Augus tSeptember thru November December thru February Besides being more seasonal –spring, summer, fall and winter – the new schedule permits […]
At its January 26 meeting, the PTCA Board of Directors approved a budget for 2015/16. Near the end of December, 2014, the homeowners were sent the proposed budget for our fiscal year which begins March 1. 2015 and ends February 29, 2016. The President of the Board, George Pauley sent a cover letter with the […]
If you’ve called Park Tower’s office or its various stations lately, you may have encountered some new features. Until recently, we’d been renting phone equipment. But in October, that out-of-date and costly system was removed. In its place went a computer-based model using “FreePBX-Asterisk.” Principal among its many advantages is the ability to add features […]
After several months of intensive work, the Ad-hoc Committee to Review the Rules and Regulations recommended changes to PTCA’s rules and regulations. Following the required 30 day notice and a Special Meeting of Unit Owners, those recommendations were adopted by the Board of Directors at its meeting on January 26, 2015. I will review key […]
Yvonne Sanchez is the newest member of the Park Tower Management Team. Her tasks include greeting office visitors, placing work orders, helping residents with any questions or concerns, updating the newsfeed for the bulletin boards, scheduling move in/outs, party room reservations, and accepting deliveries. She also helps with the bike room and health club renewals. […]