September 17, 2020
Jockey Beach Club Condo Association
Jockey Beach Club’s Fall Meeting: Has been cancelled due the Corona virus.
Election of Board Members:
The following individuals were elected as board members during the August election:
- Ron Pittinger
- Mark Baier
- Dave Pomian
- Krista Gathercole
- Teresa La Forgia
We appreciate everyone who showed interest and ran for a position on the Board.
Walt Holloway, Jeff Grimes, Lee Cook and Doug Eisenhauer stepped down from their board positions. The Board thanks all of them for their years of service and dedication to Jockey Beach Club.
The current Board members and positions are listed below.
President: Ron Pittinger
Vice President: Brad Meushaw
Financial Secretary:: Rich Levesque
Treasurer: Marc Clymer
Secretary: Krista Gathercole
Communications Coordinator: Teresa La Forgia
Building Rep: The Derby – Dave Pomian
Building Rep: The Preakness – Karen Pittinger
Building Rep: The Belmont – Mark Baier
Winter Heat Checks: Winter heat checks will occur on December 5, January 9, February 6 and March 6 (if needed). As per our By-Laws, it is mandatory that all unit owners provide a working set of keys to the Board of Directors. These keys are kept locked in a safe when not being used. The heat in each unit should be set at a minimum of 55 degrees.
Budget Meeting: On December 5, the Board will conduct the annual Budget Meeting to determine the expected expenses and confirm a list of repairs and improvement projects for next year. Once the 2021 budget is established, a copy will be sent to all owners with the January newsletter.
Boat/Trailer Parking: When parking a boat/storage trailer please ensure you fill out the parking slip found in the box located in the trailer parking area of the lot.
Concerning boats/boat trailers/storage trailers, the Board has decided:
- Full-time owner residents can park their boats on the lot over the winter and must sign a waiver stating JBC is not responsible for any damage to the boat. All other owners must remove their boats by December 1. After December 1, the boats will be towed at the owner’s expense.
- Boat trailers can be left on the lot over the winter as long as they are registered with JBC.
- Storage trailers should not be parked in the spots reserved for boat trailers. They can be parked on the lot if they fit into a regular parking spot. Full-time owner residents can park their storage trailer on the lot over the winter. All other storage trailers must be removed by December 1. After December 1, the trailer will be towed at the owner’s expense.
- Special event trailers, such as those used during the different “car weeks” can be parked on the lot as long as they don’t restrict the use of the lot for regular parking.
Landscaping: We hired a landscaping contractor this summer who weeded, pruned, trimmed and cleaned debris from the grounds. We are happy with their work and are looking into hiring them to provide year-round services.
Electric Meter Boxes: Some of the electric meter boxes on the property are in need of repair. They pose a safety risk due to their deteriorating condition. We have received quotes from three vendors and are reviewing them to determine which vendor is the best choice.
Projects for 2021 – every year the Board reviews what projects need to be completed to maintain the property. Below is a list of projects we are considering:
- Sand and paint Derby poles – parking lot side – 1st and 2nd floors (Spring)
- Repair and resurface steps and landings between Derby and Preakness (Spring)
- Paint hand rails at both end of the Derby
- Repair/replace Belmont rear fence
- Replace 123rd Street fence
- Construct covers for electric boxes
- Repair or replace 3rd floor entry doors
- Power wash 3rd floor decks
- Pool house roof
- Pier boards – repair or replace as needed
- Soil erosion at pier by east end of Derby
- Raise garden beds
Current Projects
- Siding/gutter repair canal side of Derby and downspout at west end of Preakness – work was completed in August.
- Sealing of openings under Belmont to prevent pests from entering building – work is complete.
Insurance
Please remember that ALL unit owners need to carry an individual homeowner’s insurance policy to cover their possessions and any “improvements or betterments” made to the unit.
Also, unit owners are encouraged to have Loss Assessment coverage which protects the unit owner for any claim that may result from damage to the common elements or other units that originated in their unit. As of October 1, 2020, the Maryland State Legislature has increased the amount a unit owner may be responsible for to $10,000 from $5,000. It is recommended that each unit owner adjust their coverage or begin coverage with an amount of $10,000.00 Loss Assessment with their homeowner’s policy to put them in line with Maryland Condominium Law.
New Owner?
Please contact Krista Gathercole, JBC Secretary, [krista.gathercole@burlington.com] if you have not received your “New Owner” information and she will see to it that you get this informative packet. Krista is also the person to contact for resale and refinancing information.
Items for Bulk Pick-up
JOCKEY BEACH IS NO LONGER ALLOWING BULK ITEMS TO BE PLACED BY THE DUMPSTERS. PLEASE ARRANGE FOR REMOVAL OF BULK ITEMS FROM YOUR UNIT.
Ocean City will make pick-ups of bulk items – for a fee.
Service operates Monday through Friday from May 1 through September 30. From October 1 through April 30, the service operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The cost is $20 for the first item, $30 for up to three items and $5 for each additional item. For more information, please call 410-524-0318 or email thenderson@oceancitymd.gov.
Contact Information
If you are receiving a hard copy of dues invoices and have email please send your address to our gmail account listed below. Also, please let us know if you change your email address or phone number.
jockeybeachclub@gmail.com
www.jockeybeachclub.com
JOCKEY BEACH CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
117 FORSYTHIA DRIVE
NEWARK, DE 19711