Regarding window cleaning

[Joe Mack]

Does the scope of work on window cleaning include the metal paneling on the ledges outside the balconies (expecially on 4th floor)? They are caked with dirt and should be cleaned while they are up there.

Joe

[Paul Block]

I don't think it's included, but I don 't mind adding it.  Is it the same on all the ledges' metal panels?

-paul

On Wed, May 13, 2026 at 2:39 PM Joe Mack <jmmc...@gmail.com> wrote:

Does the scope of work on window cleaning include the metal paneling on the ledges outside the balconies (expecially on 4th floor)? They are caked with dirt and should be cleaned while they are up there.

Joe

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[Joe Mack]

I can only speak to what I see on the 4th floor. the whole ledge is a mess. though not noticeable from the street it is easily seen by 4th floor resident and it's not good. Kyle actually cleans it through our railing occasionally. They were cleaned on previous window cleanings but not sure we have the same vendor. It really needs to be scrubbed and sprayed off.

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[Paul Block]

I'm forwarding this to Tim Miller and Amanda to confirm that the ledges are part of the window washing deal.  

Joe, you might have to be a bit more explanatory for Tim or Amanda to understand what needs to be done.

-paul

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[DIANA DREW-FLEMING]

In agreement with Joe, part of the charm of the Vaux is it’s curb appeal — let’s keep that looking pristine.

Diana

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[Joe Mack]

Thanks Cindy

Amanda, the entire flashing needs to be done. I copy board on this. How can we approve this while they are up there? Will be more expensive if done later.

Joe

On Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 6:05 AM Cynthia Horvath <cjhor...@gmail.com> wrote:

Joe & Amanda,

I talked with one of the MBS workers yesterday.  I asked if they were cleaning ALL the metal “ledges" on the 4th floor.  I believe what he said was only under the windows and anywhere they left their prints (?).  I asked the resident of 421 (Matt) if they cleaned all the metal and he said they only cleaned the windows.  I was not in a position to ask to see and take any pictures that may show what may have been missed.

I talked with Margo yesterday who mentioned the metal “flashing” (may be a better term than ledges) that MBS may or may not be addressing.  They won't be doing her unit until next week.  I would suggest contacting someone on the 4th floor of the Raleigh whose unit was done yesterday to confirm whether they are doing what we expected or hoped for.

Cindy

On May 19, 2026, at 4:56 PM, Joe Mack <jmmc...@gmail.com> wrote:

Thanks Amanda!! Yay indeed. I copy Cindy Horvath on this.

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Hi Joe,
 
I sent the pictures from Margo over to MBS, and they just confirmed those are already included in the scope, yay!!
 

 
 
 
 

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Amanda
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Thanks so much Paul, I will make sure the MBS team addresses it.

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On May 13, 2026 at 11:17:16 PM UTC, Joe McAvoy jmmc...@gmail.com wrote:

I can only speak to what I see on the 4th floor. the whole ledge is a mess. though not noticeable from the street it is easily seen by 4th floor resident and it's not good. Kyle actually cleans it through our railing occasionally. They were cleaned on previous window cleanings but not sure we have the same vendor. It really needs to be scrubbed and sprayed off.

On Wed, May 13, 2026 at 2:57 PM Paul Block <bloc...@gmail.com> wrote:

I don't think it's included, but I don 't mind adding it.  Is it the same on all the ledges' metal panels?

-paul

On Wed, May 13, 2026 at 2:39 PM Joe Mack <jmmc...@gmail.com> wrote:

Does the scope of work on window cleaning include the metal paneling on the ledges outside the balconies (expecially on 4th floor)? They are caked with dirt and should be cleaned while they are up there.

Joe

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[DIANA DREW-FLEMING]

Good Morning Board, Cindy and Amanda

Tim Ackley or Hal — do you have a suggestion as to handle getting this done while they are here? Do we have leeway to broaden the scope of the work while contractor is here?  It surely makes sense to me.

Diana

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[Tim Ackley]

Good morning,

Under the circumstances, I suppose we could authorize (approve) the expansion of the scope right now and follow it with an approval at the next board meeting. We would still approve the revised scope during a board meeting prior to invoicing and the expenditure.

Tim

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[Joe Mack]

I suggest we do that. Cindy, can you ask if 1) they can do that And 2) get a bid?

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[wor...@finitearts.com]

Hi, everyone — Amanda polled us, and Tim and Paul and I don’t want to do it.  My view is the defect is not very obvious or important, and the price, something like $7500 is too much without further consideration — Hal

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[Joe Mack]

Agreed. See my previous message 

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