A Mariner House Board of Directors meeting was held via Zoom teleconference on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. All Board members were present, excepting Bob Vanasse and Mark Thurston. A quorum being present, President Bill Hathaway called the meeting to order at 6:02PM. Tracy Canty also participated.
PROPERTY MANAGER REPORT
- Island News:
-The Island is extremely busy with all summer activities in full sway.
-Island rentals continue to be down. As previously stated, excessive prices on Nantucket have priced out middle income visitors.
-Road safety continues to be a concern, with increasing bike and auto accidents.
-Nantucket is searching for a new Police chief.
-Pedi Cabs have been approved for downtown operation. (Editorial comment: On cobblestones? Should be fun.)
-Most restaurants are up and running, including Black Eyed Susan’s.
-Summer House is closed.
- Mariner House:
-Mariner House had 83% occupancy in June. As with the rest of Nantucket, our rentals are down.
– Some damage was caused to Defiance as a result of a leaking air conditioner. This issue has been resolved. There are no issues with air conditioners in other units.
-Maintenance problems are being handled on an as needed basis.
-There was some discussion regarding the replacement of worn carpets with more modern and easy care flooring alternatives.
OLD BUSINESS
- The search for another lawyer to handle MH issues and foreclosures continues.
- Still awaiting document assuring exclusive rights to occupy and purchase Essex 23 upon completion of foreclosure.
NEW BUSINESS
- October 21 has been set for the 2023 Annual Meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Gloria Kunz
Secretary