by Bob Shamo – Management has informed TowerTalk of a new type of floor covering now being installed in a Park Tower residential unit. As explained by general contractor Karl Markowski, the PT owner wants an exceptionally durable and maintenance-free surface. The solution, “Hermetic Neat Floor” is created by pouring, then rolling, successive layers of […]
by Michael Parrie, Board liaison – Owners, please remember to keep your unit insurance up to date and with coverage of at least $500,000. Failure to obtain or renew your insurance and provide proof to management will result in a fine of $100 for the first month, to double thereafter for each subsequent month, up […]
by Paul Heck – The management office is continuing to collect responses from owners on the amendments put forward to modify the Association’s Declaration. Owners have in-hand a ‘signature page’ on which they are asked to initial each amendment that meets with their approval .. 1A. Allow cats. 1B. Allow dogs. 1C. Allow detection animals. […]
by Sheldon Atovsky – Here’s a brief summary of new laws in effect this year. Just a reminder that we are not legal beagles, so the language will be plainspoken. Legislation from the State of Illinois The Illinois Condominium Property Act (765 ILCS 605/1 et. seq. and referred to as “Condo Act”) is the Illinois […]
by Nathaniel Cook – Electronic home locks offer a range of features that add convenience and control for homeowners. Products on the market today are far more advanced than earlier electronic locks. For instance, smartphones are able to remotely control the lock from anywhere in the world; and homeowners can grant ‘guest access’ to friends, […]
Matt Brown to the Rescue Our team was prepping our HVAC system for cooling recently when problems with a cooling tower pump resulted in an outage. With the forecast outlook calling for a very warm weekend around the corner, Matt acted quickly to get service restored. He conducted some research and ordered and installed equipment […]