PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – November 2025
“Your Front Row Seat in the Board Room”
Hi Neighbors,
Now that the fall season is upon us, we can expect to see all the beautiful colors that nature will bestow on our property.
I personally have been very busy going to meetings and having discussions with our elected politicians, trying to protect BPMT from the hardships that Local Law 97 may bring upon us. By the time of this writing a new mayor has not yet been elected. Whoever the next Mayor of NY will be, his pro or anti stance on Local Law 97 will be paramount to every Co-Op and Condo within the 5 boroughs. We the Board of Directors have done our best by trying to be informative about the 3 Mayoral candidates without directly telling you who to vote for. We distributed a flyer informing you of where the 3 Mayoral candidates stand on Local Law 97. Please vote, because whoever the next Mayor of NY is will have a really strong effect on how Local Law 97 will be implemented. Your vote does make a difference!
As promised, I will include different House Rules which we have here in Bell Park Manor Terrace. The feedback we have received has been positive and shareholders love being informed…
Rule # 1 – Use of Common Areas
- Residents and their guests shall not play in the common hallways, stairways, garages, in trees or on roofs.Lawns shall not be used as playgrounds or for any other purpose that may impair the appearance or increase the cost of maintenance.
- Shareholders will be held responsible for the actions of their children and guests and will be held responsible for damages.
- Lawns are common property and gardening, or any items placed on lawns must be in agreement by both lower and upper residents.Should neighbors not agree then it would be decided upon by the Board of Directors.
- Kiddie pools may be utilized in season provided that the water is emptied daily by 8:00pm and the pool is placed upright at the side or back of the building, in order to preserve the grass.
- Kiddie pools should be supervised at all items when being used.
- Smoking is prohibited in the common hallways.
Note – 1st violation – Warning Letter, 2nd violation - $50.00 fine, 3rd violation - $100.00 fine, and 4th violation - $150.00 fine
Rule # 17 – Personal Property on Lawns, Steps and Public Areas
- Temporary storage of seasonal items must not appear unsightly.
- All unattended personal property, including toys, must be removed, or stored neatly away and out of sight after sundown.
- Storage Chests placed on the outside of the property must have Board approval in the form of an Alteration Agreement
- The Corporation will not be responsible for any damages or loss to residents’ personal property.
- Outdoor holiday decorations must be removed no later than 30 days after the holiday.
- Outdoor patio furniture must be removed at the end of the season.
Note – 1st Violation – Warning Letter, 2nd Violation - $50.00, 3rd Violation $75.00, and 4th violation - $100.00
Rule # 15 – Odors
- No resident shall allow unreasonable cooking, cleaning, smoking or other odors to escape into the buildings.All units must have proper ventilation (open windows, window fans, and/or exhaust fans) to prevent said odors from annoying nearby residents.
Note – 1st Violation – Warning Letter, 2nd Violation $25.00, 3rd Violation - $50.00, 4th Violation - $75.00
Note: Rules from time to time are subject to change based on different factors. We print and distribute our House Rules pamphlet once a year to each and every apartment.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I’d like to wish all Bell Parkers a very Happy Thanksgiving holiday.
That’s it for now.
Speak with you soon.
Bobby Sher – Board President
Bell Park Manor – Terrace