Dear Shareholders,
Although this letter will be published
shortly after the Annual
Shareholders meeting, at the time
it is written, we have no knowledge
of the results of the current Board
Election. Even after the new Board
is constituted, the Officers for the
2019-2020 year will not be elected
until the Board meets in July.
Nevertheless, I thought it would be
worthwhile to review some of the
projects completed this past year as
well as to identify tasks that await
the new Board.
• The past year saw the completion
of the response to Local
Law 11. This project was costly:
$11 million over a 2 year period.
It is a tribute to past Co-op Boards
that the funds were available to
meet this previously unanticipated
mandate that required a top to
bottom engineering inspection of
the exterior of all three buildings
including removal of whatever covered
balconies and terraces, as well
as removal of screens, followed by
repair to meet code requirements
and re-inspection by a qualified,
licensed engineer. This project also
required scaffolding and construction
of shielding of the building
entrances and walkways.
• The pool project that also
spanned several years was completed.
This project was not simply
a costly cosmetic expense. The
initiative was in fact necessary repair
and replacement of the plumbing to
bring water to and from the pools
that had not been replaced since
the original construction.
• The Tennis Program has been
re-vitalized with tennis court access
for all Country Club members. In
addition to more frequent utilization
of the tennis courts, the Tennis
Association has experienced a surge
in membership that provides priority
access to the courts as well as
other programs.
• A Pickle Ball Court has been
constructed in place of the previous
basketball court. This too is not as
simple as it sounds since the surface
area had to be enlarged requiring
additional stabilization of the
ground and drainage consistent
with NYC Codes. A basketball
backboard that will not interfere
with Pickle Ball has been restored.
Currently, the two activities cannot
take place at the same time. Future
Boards will determine if further
construction will be necessary
depending upon demand for either
or both activities.
• Several other projects were less
costly but nevertheless contribute
to the Quality of Life at North
Shore Towers:
o The Political Action
Committee continued the tradition
of bringing candidates
to our Community, not only
for Meet & Greet but also to
address concerns involving
taxes and other issues.
o A Marketing Program has
been initiated to publicize the
quality of life at the North Shore
Towers. While those of us who
live here do not need to be told
again of the benefits of life at
North Shore Towers, a vigorous
marketing program encourages
others to join us to enrich our
community. As the saying goes:
“A rising tide lifts all boats.”
o The renovation of the Art
Studio has also re-vitalized
interest and use of this area
providing another opportunity
for creative expression and
socialization.
o The 92nd Street Y program
continues to entertain
and inform. The Veterans
Day Program, the Holocaust
Program and other special
events continue to serve all of
us. In addition, dinner dances,
comedy nights, stage performances
in the movie theater and
other events provide a regular
schedule of entertainment.
• Considerable preliminary
planning has been completed for
complex projects scheduled for
completion in the coming year:
o Repair of the center park
area, which is the roof of our
underground garage, including
the Expansion Joints that run
throughout the property and
are essential to the structural
integrity of our facility, as well
as replacement of damaged
walkways and curbs.
o The rear Parking area.
o The Country Club dining area
renovation.
Of course, there are additional
projects including revisiting a 5 and
10 year plan that includes, among
other items, window replacement
and elevator upgrade.
I thank the Board for having
entrusted me with the leadership
of the Board this past year. I have
enjoyed the privilege. Finally, I
want to thank Glen Kotowski
and his team for all that they do
to sustain the quality of life at
these, Our North Shore Towers &
Country Club.
Cordially,
Stanley J. Goldsmith, MD
President, Board of Directors
President’s Letter
North Shore Towers 2019
Board of Election Results
North Shore Towers held its annual Board of Directors
Election on Thursday, June 27, in the Towers
Cinema. The votes were tallied and reported by
the American Arbitration Association on Friday, June 28.
Nine candidates ran for four open Board seats. Bob
Ricken, Steve Kirschner, Martin Schwartzman and Mario
Carmiciano were elected to two-year terms. They will join
continuing Board members Fred Chernow, Felice Hannah,
Debra Markell Kleinert and Ed Phelan.
Board Officers will be chosen at the next Board of
Directors meeting later this month.
Following is the list of candidates for the 2019 Board of Directors election
and their respective totals as compiled by the American Arbitration
Association:
Bob Ricken 2,461,429
Steve Kirschner 2,441,721
Martin A. Schwartzman 2,244,197
Mario Carmiciano 1,581,371
Stanley Goldsmith 1,526,569
Phyllis Goldstein 1,089,577
Howard Teitelbaum 1,029,114
Terry Feit 647,691
Lydia Feinberg 600,351
July 2019 ¢ NORTH SHORE TOWERS COURIER 3