Attention all CSP residents:

The board shall begin a new election tomorrow, June 1, 2012 to fill two Trustee positions for a term through December 31, 2013. Biographical information supplied by each candidate will be posted here at the blog and available for review at the Concierge Desk. Please vote before June 15. The top 2 vote getters shall begin serving on the board immediately following the election.

Thank you in advance for your participation.

Attention all Association Members:

Thank you for participating in the May 2 election. Below are Voting Results: 

Ballot A

Unit Owners were asked whether they approved of the terms of a Fifth Amendment to the Master Deed for the Condominium (the “Fifth Amendment”). The results as follows: 

Votes were cast by a owners of 207 Units representing 79.1792% of the beneficial interest in the Condominium, sufficient to establish a quorum under Section 5.9.3 of the Trust.

The holders of 78.9597% of the beneficial interest in the Condominium voted in favor of the Fifth Amendment.

The holders of 0.0022% of the beneficial interest in the Condominium voted against of the Fifth Amendment.

The votes in favor of the Fifth Amendment are in excess of the 66⅔% approval required to amend the Master Deed, as set forth in Section 17 of the Master Deed.  

Coupled with the prior approval of the Fifth Amendment by more than 51% of the Trustees, the Fifth Amendment is now fully authorized.  

Ballot B

Unit Owners were asked whether they approved of an expansion of the Board of Trustees from 5 members to 7. The results are as follows: 

Votes were cast by a owners of 151 Units representing 52.4162% of the beneficial interest in the Condominium, sufficient to establish a quorum under Section 5.9.3 of the Trust.

The holders of 37.0776% of the beneficial interest in the Condominium voted in favor of expanding the Board. This represents 70.07369% of the ballots cast in the election, by interest.

The holders of 15.3386% of the beneficial interest in the Condominium voted against expanding the Board. This represents 29.26309% of the ballots cast in the election, by interest.

The votes in favor of expanding the Board to seven members is in excess of the 50% required under Section 5.9.3 of the Trust.  

The 2 newly-created seats will be filled for an initial term expiring 12/31/12 and thereafter, will be filled for successive 3 year terms. 

For more details, see meeting minutes from 5/2/12 meeting or letter from the Association Attorney, John T. Morrier, made available in the building managers office. The board shall soon publish next steps regarding election of 2 newly created seats on the board. 

Thank you in advance for your participation.

The CSP Condo association pool rules have been published for the 2012 Summer Season. Please see Chris Mullen in the building manager's office for a hard copy or Certificate to certify toilet training.

Effective May 1, 2012, the following amended rules governing the use of the swimming pool and related areas and facilities will be enforced.  

1. The pool is not large, and there are a limited number of lounge chairs. Each owner has been provided with pool passes valid for the owner/resident and the unit’s legal, permanent occupants, and two individual guests. During the weekdays, there should be no issue with the number of persons using the pool. However, on weekends, and if experience proves necessary, on certain weekdays, the attendant will be positioned at the entrance to the pool and will complete a sign in sheet, listing the unit owner's name and guests. The attendant will further be instructed to check pool passes and to enforce the two individual guest limitation for those persons who arrive when the attendant is not on duty. Lounge chairs the may not be saved by anyone, including the attendant. The attendant will be authorized to remove towels or other property when lounge chairs are not being used.

In the event of crowded conditions, the attendant shall be authorized to regulate, and if necessary restrict persons from using the pool at a given time to ensure the safety of all pool users.

1. Parties of any kind will not be permitted on the pool plaza during weekends, unless the Trustees make an exception in writing. Exceptions will only be considered for events that benefit a charity or the community in general.

1. The pool will be open Monday -- Thursday from 6 am - 10 pm; Friday (6 am - 11 pm), Saturday and Sunday (7 --11 pm). Early morning users should be respectful of their neighbors and keep noise to a minimum.

1. The pool plaza can only be accessed through the main lobby of the Macallen building, via either the stairs or elevators. Dorchester Avenue is an emergency egress point only.

1. TO MAINTAIN THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ALL RESIDENTS AND GUESTS USING THE POOL, THE FOLLOWING RULES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED, AND ANY VIOLATIONS OF THESE RULES SHALL RESULT IN ASSESSMENT OF PENALTIES AGAINST THE RESIDENT VIOLATING THE RULES AND AGAINST ANY RESIDENT WHOSE GUEST VIOLATES THE RULES.  IN THE EVENT THAT THE RESPONSIBLE RESIDENT IS A TENANT, THE OWNERS OF THE UNIT OF THAT TENANT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PENALTIES IN THE EVENT THAT TENANT FAILS TO PAY THEIR PENALTIES. THIS APPLIES TO ANY CORRECTIVE ASSESSMENTS UNDER RULE 5L BELOW.

1. NO PERSON WITH SORES OR OTHER EVIDENCE OF SKIN DISEASE, OR WHO IS WEARING A BANDAGE OR MEDICAL COVERING OF ANY KIND, SHALL USE THE POOL.

1. NO PERSON SUFFERING FROM A FEVER, COUGH, COLD, INFLAMMATION OF THE EYES, NASAL OR EAR DISCHARGES, OR ANY COMMUNICABLE DISEASE SHALL USE THE POOL.

1. NO PERSON WITH A COMMUNICABLE DISEASE SHALL USE THE POOL.

1. ALL PERSONS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE A CLEANSING SHOWER BEFORE ENTERING THE POOL AND ALL SWIMMERS MUST USE THE OUTDOOR SHOWER BEFORE SWIMMING.

1. NO BATHER SHALL WEAR A BATHING SUIT THAT IS UNCLEAN.

1. JUMPING OR DIVING INTO THE POOL IS NOT ALLOWED. 

1. PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE POOL PLAZA.

1. CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE MUST BE SUPERVISED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES.

1. NO CHILDREN OF RESIDENTS ARE ALLOWED IN THE POOL UNLESS THEIR PARENTS HAVE SUBMITTED TO THE TRUSTEES A CERTIFICATION (ON A FORM AVAILABLE AT THE MANAGER'S OFFICE) THAT THE CHILD HAS BEEN TOILET TRAINED AND IS CONTINENT.  THE CERTIFICATION MUST BE SIGNED BY AT LEAST ONE PARENT AND AN INDEPENDENT MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL (PEDIATRICIAN, NURSE PRACTITIONER.) WHO PERSONALLY HAS EXAMINED THE CHILD.  

1. NO GUEST CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF FIVE YEARS ARE ALLOWED IN THE POOL.  CHILDREN OVER FIVE MUST BE TOILET TRAINED AND CONTINENT.

1. NO GLASSWARE, GLASS CONTAINERS, OR GLASS BOTTLES SHALL BE PERMITTED IN THE POOL OR ON THE PLAZA.  THIS INCLUDES IN THE GRILL AREA.  WINE AND OTHER LIQUIDS MUST BE PUT INTO NON-GLASS CONTAINERS, AND DRINKING MUST BE FROM NON-GLASS CONTAINERS.

1. NO PERSON SHALL BRING OR THROW INTO THE POOL OR ON WALKWAYS ON THE POOL PLAZA ANY OBJECT OR SUBSTANCE THAT MAY IN ANY WAY CARRY CONTAMINATION OR ENDANGER THE SAFETY OF BATHERS.

1. NO PERSON SHALL USE THE POOL IF THEY HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION THAT COULD AFFECT THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. INDIVIDUALS WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT COULD AFFECT ONLY THEIR OWN SAFETY MAY NOT USE THE POOL WITHOUT A WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM THEIR PERSONAL PHYSICIAN.  

1. NO PERSON SHALL USE THE POOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, ANTICOAGULANTS, ANTIHISTAMINES, VASOCONSTRICTORS, VASODIALATORS, STIMULANTS, HYPNOTICS, NARCOTICS OR TRANQUILIZERS.

1. OWNERS OF UNITS WITH PRIVATE ACCESS TO THE LANDSCAPED TERRACE MAY NOT ACCESS THE POOL PLAZA AFTER NORMAL HOURS. 

6. OWNERS ARE ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ALL OF THE ABOVE RULES.  WHILE THE ASSOCIATION WILL INITIALLY ASSESS ANY FINES OR PENALTIES TO A RESIDENT NON-OWNER, SHOULD SUCH FINE OR PENALTY NOT BE PAID PROMPTLY BY THE RESIDENT NON-OWNER, THEN THE OWNER SHALL BE EXPECTED TO PAY THE SAME.  SIMILARLY, OWNERS AND RESIDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOR OF ANY GUESTS, AND WILL BE ASSESSED FINES AND/OR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THESE RULES.  FINALLY, IN ADDITION TO THE STANDARD PENALTIES, ANY OWNER, RESIDENT (OR A GUEST) WHO VIOLATES ANY RULE REQUIRING A CLEAN-UP OR REMEDIATION SHALL ALSO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FULL COST OF ANY CLEANUP, REMEDIATION AND/OR RESTORATION OF THE POOL OR OTHER AFFECTED AREAS TO A SAFE AND HYGIENIC CONDITION.  

7. The Association is not responsible for personal belongings left in the pool plaza.  Should you find something that was left behind, please bring it to the concierge.