Q. I am on the Board of my association.  The president and myself have been the subject of vandalism over and over again for the last two years. This is internal.  Someone who owns a unit here is doing this and on the advice of the police, we installed security cameras without first informing the association.  The President paid for this out of her own pocket for now, but if the cameras stay for building security, then she would like to be reimbursed.  A unit owner noticed the cameras the other day and is crying "invasion of privacy", unlawful use of association monies, etc. Could you please advise us?

Q. When owners attend association related meetings, should the Board take minutes for future reference?  Board meetings are usually video recorded.  I am unable to find other meeting minutes.

Q. By law, should all Board members' association related expenses be reported in writing to owners during Board meetings?  Can association rules exempt this information from the Treasurer's report?

Q. The city is requiring that we make repairs to our exterior stairwell.  The cost to replace the stairwell completely is not much more than simply making the repairs.  Our Declaration says that any expense over $5,000 for "structural alterations, additions to or improvements of the common elements (other than for the purposes of replacing or restoring portions of the common elements" requires 2/3 approval of the owners.