SUMMIT VIEW

VOLUME II - ISSUE III – JUNE, 2013

BOARD HOLDS SHAREHOLDERS’ ANNUAL MEETING by Laura Lehman

The May Shareholders’ Annual Meeting was held last Thursday, May 23, 2013.

Several announcements were made concerning a number of issues, including but

not limited to the postponement of the annual election, voting eligibility, 2013

budget, vendor payments, savings, maintenance, repairs, revamping of by-laws,

house rules & pet rules, late fee’s new structure, legal issues with former

management, real estate taxes, tax assessment, A/C cleaning, and swimming pool

enhancements & opening. Please see insert for a full version of the minutes. They

are also posted on the bulletin board in the mail room.

SUMMIT HOUSE INTRODUCES NEW MANAGEMENT FIRM by Nora M. Perez

At its Open Shareholders’ Meeting on April 18,

2013, the Board introduced our new

management company – Wentworth Property

Management Company. Summit House has

engaged the services of Wentworth effective

May 1, 2013. The Wentworth team present at the

meeting included Arthur L. Bartikofsky,

President and Jon Pandel, Director of Facilities

and Maintenance for the High-Rise Division.

Wentworth is a subsidiary of First Service

Residential Management (FSR), the largest manager of residential communities in North America. A leading

provider of professional building management services for over 25 years, Wentworth currently manages over

700 community associations in 13 states. It is also one of the few full-service management companies

recognized as both an Accredited Management Organization by the Institute of Real Estate Management and

an Accredited Association Management Company by the Community Association Institute. Wentworth is a

member of the U.S. Green Building Council and is the only real estate management firm with Leadership in

Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professionals.

From the time Wentworth took over, Jon has been overseeing the transition phase and the overall operations

of the building. “The transition is not without challenges,” says Jon, but “Wentworth has a 150-day

commitment to deliver a host of services such as asset/preventive maintenance and emergency manuals,

financial system, cost-savings analysis, inventory control system, work order system, contract book and

vendor review, bid analysis system, action plan (goal setting), annual calendar, property inspections, monthly

management report, action plan and implementing a customer care center.”

OUR COMMUNITY

Summit House is a

14-story luxury building

with 182 residences

located on prestigious

Boulevard East. It is a

pet-friendly building

with 24/7

doorman/concierge.

Summit House prides

itself with units having

panoramic views of the

New York City skyline,

a well-kept and well-

managed building and

a friendly community.

Its community always

strives to make

Summit House the

ultimate place to live!

“Wentworth will also be providing a

web-based suite of tools, Wentworth

Connect™ that allows shareholders,

among other things, to view their

accounts, initiate work orders and

check status, track package arrivals,

download forms, contact the Building

Manager and view Association data,”

adds Jon. All these functionalities will

be made available through the Summit

House community website currently

being built by Wentworth. Wentworth

will also be setting up various systems for Summit House including financial systems, vendor contracts, and

warranties & expirations.

Mike McCormick started as the new on-site Building Manager on May 13, 2013. Mike majored in finance at

Seton Hall University and he has a very diverse background in commercial building management. He also

previously owned a contracting company. Mike can be reached at mmcormick@wentworthmgt.com or

(201)869-9270.

RESIDENT PROFILE: CARLOS ORTEGA

by Todd Kleiman

Carlos Ortega has lived at Summit House for 21 years and has had the

privilege of meeting most of the people in town personally. He likes

living here because of accessibility to New York City. “It’s a great life,”

he says, “to be able to live in the best of two states within minutes.”

He has established himself as a public insurance adjuster since 1988.

An insurance adjuster looks to maximize the insurance company pay-

out; a public adjuster looks out for the claimant. He finds his job

gratifying as it has given him the opportunity to help numerous

people.

The experience he gained in his field has benefited Summit House

quite a bit. As Board President, he has diligently worked towards

obtaining the extra mile for the dollar.

“Carlos has been amazing in working with insurance adjusters after

Superstorm Sandy. His knowledge of the insurance world has been

very helpful,” says Laura Russell, Board Secretary.

Carlos also spoke of difficult and at times unpopular decisions that the Board had made since its installation in

July 2012 to move Summit House in the right path.

As Board President, he says, “I understood what it is to make difficult decisions for the community, and am

proud to say that every decision that the Board has made is well thought out. I thank my co-Board members

for their commitment, dynamism, professionalism and hard work. I also thank shareholders for the

Jon Pandel (above) and Mike McCormick (right)

opportunity to be on the Board.” Carlos hopes that his time as Board President will usher in not only a friendly

atmosphere for all of us, but also a well-run building.

FUN IN THE SUN by Laura Lehman

It’s that time of year again when the days get longer, the nights stay

warmer, and you stock up on sunscreen products ‘cause the Summit

House pool opens for the summer season! As you probably already

know, the pool opened last weekend and is scheduled to remain open

until Monday, September 2nd.

Some new design features will be enhancing the look of the pool area.

The brick wall that was damaged in last year’s storm has been fully

reconstructed. A brand new fence was erected for additional privacy and

LED spotlights have been installed. A new custom built barbeque grill

using natural gas and a tiki bar with a built-in sink will soon be added to

our pool area.

Weather permitting, Summit House sponsored barbecue parties are

typically held on holiday weekends during the summer. Details will be

posted in advance of each planned party, so be sure to check the lobby

bulletin board and TV monitor for upcoming events. The pool parties are a great way to mingle with your

friends, meet your new neighbors, and have good old-fashioned fun!

Residents are required to have pool badges to enter the pool area. If you still have your pool badges of last

year, please register them in the management office or at the front desk. Residents must sign a copy of 2013

pool rules at the time of registration. Each apartment is allowed two guest passes.

See ya at the pool!

NEIGHBORHOOD EATS

by Sandra Lima

Taking advantage of our diverse neighborhood, we want to bring you some local

flavor by sharing our favorite eateries.

If you have a recommendation, please let us know – send an email to

summithousecommunications@gmail.com and your suggestion may be featured in

the next issues. Bon appetit!

Rumba Cubana

(201) 854-4000 - www.rumbacubanarestaurant.com

The word “rumba” comes from the Spanish word “rumbear” which means to party! This restaurant has a

colorful, fun atmosphere with very affordable, authentic, good Cuban food. From the appetizers to yummy

deserts and coffee, you are sure to get a delicious meal. They have lunch specials and are open for dinner too.

Try Ropa Vieja and Yuca con mojo … you won’t regret it!

GP's Restaurant

24 - 69th Street, Guttenberg, NJ (201) 861-6588 - www.gpsrestaurant.com

GP's is a family business that was established in the mid 30's. It’s famous in the neighborhood for its

traditional Italian food. The restaurant offers daily menu specials and has the best meatballs around! The

family owners opened a second location last year in Hamilton Park in downtown Jersey City.

Dulce de Leche Bakery

6606 Bergenline Avenue, West New York, NJ (201) 869-6999 - www.dulcedelechebakery.com

This Argentinean bakery offers the most delicious cakes and baked empanadas. Good spot for a quick bite or

"grab and go". There are many ready-made sandwiches, quiches, and a variety of breads and sweet treats that

are worth the trip. Public parking is around the corner on 67th street.

Bergenline Gelato

7903 Bergenline Ave, North Bergen, NJ 07047 (201) 861-1100

It’s an ice-cream shop that offers a good variety of Italian gelato flavors, such as baci and cannoli. It is located

right across from the Hudson Park and there is a nice seating area outside, so you can enjoy decadent gelato

outdoors.

La Sorrentina

7831 Bergenline Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047 (201) 869-8100 - www.sorrentinanb.com

Their brick oven pizza is superb and some of the best in all of NJ! Every pasta dish on the menu is great and

the portions are huge enough for sharing. The fried calamari is always cooked perfectly and served with a

delicious marinara sauce for dipping. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. The atmosphere is casual

and prices are reasonable, but they don’t take reservations so there could be a long wait for a table.

Summit View is edited and published by the Communications Committee: Laura Lehman, Sandra Lima Villegas, Todd Kleiman and

Nora M. Perez as Chairperson. Please contact us by email at summithousecommunications@gmail.com for submissions.