Tower Talk
May 29, 2015 in Tower Talk
What Is Going On Up Front?
by Tim Patricio It’s a mess. No doubt about it. We are all understandably weary with exterior work continuing into a second summer. Some of this work is on PTCA, but much of the mess is related to what ComEd is doing. Very soon we expect to begin a project to replace plumbing and sewer […]
May 29, 2015 in Tower Talk
Cossa Family, Lester Longe, Louis Mezzano and Janitors
by Tim Patricio ShoutOuts! A big thank you to the Cossa’s for organizing Easter morning’s Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt. We had a Party Room full of eager kids, adoring parents .. and cameras. Not to forget the food and a real live Easter Bunny. Laura and Ricardo appreciated the many folks who helped, among […]
May 29, 2015 in Tower Talk
Hot Time, Summer in the City…Park Tower Cooling Towers Handle All the Nitty Gritty
by Tim Patricio This is the final installment in our series on heating and cooling. We’ll continue from time to time with stories that are about the nuts and bolts of the building .. components you cannot necessarily see, hear, or touch, but depend on to be safe and comfortable at Park Tower. You flip […]
May 29, 2015 in Tower Talk
Health Club Update
by Ken Anderson, committee chair An on-site Health Club is an important amenity in today’s very competitive condo market. Our indoor lap pool is a big plus because many condos do not have an indoor lap pool of this size and depth. But the rest of our facility is a negative when selling or leasing […]
May 29, 2015 in Tower Talk
Who Me? On a Committee?
Committee Focus by Bob Shamo After June’s election, our Board will start considering the year ahead. Its decisions will address distinct needs and reflect suggested improvements, some brought forward by board members themselves, many by management – and an important few as recommendations from our committees. Here’s one consequential decision, recently enacted, that came directly […]
May 29, 2015 in Tower Talk
Who Ya Gonna Call?
by Steve Koga No heat? No AC? Water leak? Screen repair? Should you call Ghostbusters or a board member? Nope, don’t think so .. try the management office. Assessments too high? Redo the lobby and plaza? Upgrade the water risers and elevator cab? Borrow money to seal the windows? Improve or get rid of the […]
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