June 23, 2025: Update on our ongoing projects and other miscellaneous items.  

Pool Heaters

The contractor has all material and venting parts ready for installation. They are waiting on the permit being issued by the City of Miami Beach. The City’s system shows a scheduled permit issuance date of June 23, 2025.

Transfer Switch Control Panel

The transfer switch control panel was successfully installed last week. To finalize the permit, we have obtained a proposal for an engineer to prepare the revised drawings and calculations. We are waiting to obtain at least a second proposal prior to approve the engineer work. We are also coordinating with the Fire and Safety contractor to connect the transfer switch to the Fire pump.

Elevator Repairs

Repairs have been completed and an inspection from the City of Miami Beach was conducted on June 16.

Concrete Restoration

The board is preparing to meet with the association’s attorney to propose a settlement with TT. TT has billed the association over $100,000 for a six-month period. After a thorough analysis of all charges and contract terms, the board is ready to propose a settlement of $49,000.

The board has found a new engineering firm to take over the project. As soon as the contract is ready for signing, the board will announce the new firm and organize a meeting with the unit owners and the new engineer.

Roof

Final inspection was conducted by the City on June 16 and it passed.

The roof permit and the mechanical permits are being closed.

Financials

The March and April financials are now available in the resident resources section. We do not have May financials yet

Gazebos

We have received a sample of the wood color material for the replacement of the gazebo floors. This sample will be available for review at the upcoming meeting, where we will solicit owner feedback and comments.

Management Position

The Board has hired a new manager and she will start working on July 7. Her name is Dina, her annual salary is $80,000.

The Board will organize a meeting with the unit owner to introduce the new manager.

Improvements to Common Areas

  • Carpet Cleaning: is completed
  • Lobby painting: We are collecting a third proposal prior to move forward.
  • Basement pumps: The sump pumps in the basement are scheduled to be replace on June 24, 2025

Impact Windows

Impact Doors for the Gym and Loobby area were delivered to AG and the installation of same will commence next week

as per AG notification on June 17, 2025.

The contractor is waiting for the city to issue the permit, as soon as the permit is ready the contractor will proceed with the installation

AC common areas

We obtained a 2nd estimate and are contacted a third company for the last estimate needed to make a decision

They will be discussed at the next meeting with the owners

 

We look forward to seeing many of you at the meeting during the week of [tbd]. Your feedback and participation are essential as we work together to make Oceanfront Plaza a first-class residence for all owners and guests.