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Setting the Record Straight: BBT Management

The BBT Forward team is committed to transparency and clear communication.


A recent email was circulated containing misinformation about building management and our position regarding it.


Here's a factual response:


The Hiring of Grand Manors (Building Management)

  • "Common Sense 7" candidates (Mario and Elvira) helped select Grand Manors

  • Mario recommended Grand Manors to the 2022 Board.

  • Elvira Losa voted to approve Grand Manors while on the 2022 Board.

  • No BBT Forward candidates were on the Board in 2022.


Current Board Member relationships with Grand Manors

  • As 2023 Board Members, Beatriz and Christian worked professionally with Grand Manors to resolve building issues.

  • “The Common Sense 7” imply that this type of cooperation is inappropriate.

  • Elected Board Members working to solve problems with a Management Company contracted by a prior board is EXPECTED behavior.


Grand Manors has regularly provided Manager Candidates

  • Grand Manors has regularly provided lists of vetted, qualified candidates.

  • Some of these candidates were rejected by the Board, while others exceeded our budget.


Dismissal of Recent Managers

  • Building managers are (currently) employees of Grand Manor.

  • The 2023 Board unanimously requested GM fire the first manager for a near-fire incident.

  • Grand Manors dismissed the second manager for not meeting secondary internal vetting.


Promotion of the Building Concierge

  • During management vacancies, Carolyn, our dedicated concierge, stepped up considerably, assisting with tasks beyond her initial role (and continues to do so).

  • Carolyn was promoted (without pay raise) to Assistant Manager, to compensate her for exceeding expectations.

  • Carolyn is a resident, deeply invested in the building's well-being, as evidenced by her weekend and late-night responses to emergencies.

  • While owners not living in the building may not be familiar with Carolyn, she has been of immeasurable help to all residents.


Appointment of Temporary Managers

  • Due to the lack of Board agreement on manager hiring, Grand Manors has provided a temporary manager.

  • BBT Forward prioritizes finding a qualified, permanent manager.


Our Plans regarding Management

  • BBT Forward is committed to finding a qualified, permanent building manager.


  • Unlike our opposition’s impulse driven calls for firing Grand Manors without planning, BBT Forward wants to ensure that if BBT returns to “self-management”:

    • No contracts are violated when the transition occurs.

    • A transition plan is in place that does not jeopardize the building financial wellbeing and the quality of life of residents.


For further clarification, please attend the upcoming “Meet and Greet” at 6 PM on Monday.


Vote BBT Forward for a brighter future!





 
 
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