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SPRING NEWSLETTER
TO ALL ALPINE VILLAGE OCCUPANTS
Spring Cleaning
Your Strata Council wants our complex to really sparkle this spring and summer.
I am sure that you have already notice that Alpine Village maintenance staff has already started by sweeping the parking lots and removing gravel and debris left during winter. Jacques and Ralph and the management would like to express our thanks for the assistance and cooperation provided by the occupants.
The beautification of our complex will continue and the continued cooperation of residents is welcome and always appreciated. We would like to take this opportunity to request from all occupants to take the time to clean their front and backyard in April from all detritus, garbage, etc and dispose of them properly. We are providing you with a garbage bag for that purpose. Once done, kindly leave the bag by your front lawn and our maintenance crew will dispose of it.
Vehicle and Parking
In regards to vehicle parking, storage and maintenance, etc., I take this opportunity to remind to all some of the points covered in our bylaws.
- Each unit is entitled to ONE parking only. We expect the occupants to use their proper designated parking so that visitors parking can be used adequately.
- Visitors parking cannot be reserved and are on “First come, First serve” basis.
- NO VEHICLE MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS can be done in the parking area or in your parking stall.
- We have noted recently that several vehicle owners are not respecting the “No Parking Area”; the “Fire Lane Zone” or are parked in other resident’s parking spot contrary to bylaws and posted signs.
- As you know some vehicle owners were allowed to park their vehicle by the storage shed during winter for various reasons. However, it is now time to move them out of the neighbourhood or to put them on the road. ALL OWNERS OF THE SAID STORED VEHICLES SHOULD MOVE THEM OUT BY APRIL 30. ALL VEHICLES SHOULD BE IN ROAD WORTHY CONDITION AND PROPERLY INSURED. Vehicles left on site after May 1, 2007 will be towed away at the owner’s cost and expenses and disposed of.
- Please respect the SPEED LIMIT of 10km/hr.
Pets and Public Health
With spring at our doors, everyone wants to get out of the house including our pets (cats and dogs). This brings me unfortunately to a very smelly subject. Although most pet owners are responsible and reliable, there are still some who let their pets wandering freely around the neighbourhood and allowed them to leave their business card where ever.
Alpine Village Management and Maintenance is now using CAT TRAPS in order to reduce the number of wandering cats in the area. We have also requested the assistance of the City Bylaw – Animal Control to remove wandering dogs. I remind you that pet owners are responsible for their pets and are responsible for cleaning up after them.
We remind you that Occupants and Residents are responsible for their visitors and should advise them accordingly.
Finally, we are asking all Residents and Occupants to contact Claude DesRoches, Office Strata Manager or Jacques Gagnon, Superintendent to report parking matter to the Strata Office at 561-1926. Any occupant can contact directly the towing company “5 Star Towing” at 614-9393 to remove any vehicle illegally parked in their parking area.
Thank you all for your cooperation in making OUR complex safer and more secure.
Claude DesRoches
Office Strata Manager
Alpine Village Strata PGS173
April 17, 2007
Friday, April 27, 2007
Monthly Meeting Minutes - April 18, 2007
Alpine Village Strata Council Meeting Minutes
Of April 18, 2007
In attendance: Dan Veller, Mike McAdams, Heather Bennett, Dave Henderson, Claude
DesRoches and Jacques Gagnon
Absent: Maureen Bicker, Patricia Nyeste
Call to order 5:35 PM
Guest: Bruce Charneski
Although not the normal procedure (the meeting is not open to public and requires authorization from the Council before the day of the meeting), the guess was invited to stay for the meeting.
Minutes
March Minutes were approved earlier in the month
Call to order at 5:35
Mr. Charneski is interested in attending the meeting because he has questions and concerns. A response from the Council follows each of Mr. Charneski’ concerns.
1- Painting; There is no schedule yet
2- Landscaping: Will be done in coordination with contractor involved in the
landscaping of the easements
3- Fencing: Due to price increase we are looking at various options at this
moment. Cost went from $0.89/ ft to $2.29/ft
4- Planning Working on it.
Maintenance Report
- We are continuing the spring clean-up and fixing the pathways. Upland street lawns have been cleaned, next week we are doing Strathcona.
- F-41 occupant has several dogs and is cleaning his backyard in the walkway and forcing us clean-up. This issue should be dealt with.
- We are planning seeding and fertilizing the common ground in May.
- The swings have been checked and they are on good condition except for one that is currently being fixed
- We have been experiencing an accumulation of garbage in the window sills of the “A” drive. This is caused mainly by the garbage on the lawn of 2102 Upland (building across the street). The City has been called but no results yet.
There was a discussion among members to determine the best approach or way to resolve the issue with the window sills of “A” drive. The main suggestion is to clean up all the garbage, install a proper waterproof board on the window, fill the hole with dirt and cover it with asphalt.
Manager’s Report
- Waste Management has been contacted to replace 3 rotten garbage bins in “B” and in “D” drive.
- Recommendation for seeding is Play’N Turf from Art Knapp with appropriate fertilizer. Approx. cost $200.00; expensive but worth it; same kind put by City on soccer fields.
- In contact with Turner & Associates to hire 1 or 2 individuals for the summer to do landscaping, painting, etc.
- Contact appliance repair shops and place an ad in Bargain Finder to dispose of washer& dryer sets.
- Interior Pest Control has been contacted for ant and wasps
- Still working on the documentation and resolutions concerning easement.
- The collection of account receivables is going well. Most owners are now going ahead with the Direct Debit process.
- The manager confirms that Liens are being registered against 3 properties for unpaid strata fees; confirmation of registration before April 30. A copy of the lien will be provided to the owners. Two more will follow if payment agreement is not respected.
There was a discussion among the members to review procedures for complaints. Jacque has been receiving complaints from occupants (owners and tenants) about neighbors, parking, noise, garbage, etc. and feels pressured. The council and the management reaffirm that complaints MUST be made at the main office and in writing other wise they will not be dealt with. The maintenance people should redirect all complaints to the Manager.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:35 PM
Of April 18, 2007
In attendance: Dan Veller, Mike McAdams, Heather Bennett, Dave Henderson, Claude
DesRoches and Jacques Gagnon
Absent: Maureen Bicker, Patricia Nyeste
Call to order 5:35 PM
Guest: Bruce Charneski
Although not the normal procedure (the meeting is not open to public and requires authorization from the Council before the day of the meeting), the guess was invited to stay for the meeting.
Minutes
March Minutes were approved earlier in the month
Call to order at 5:35
Mr. Charneski is interested in attending the meeting because he has questions and concerns. A response from the Council follows each of Mr. Charneski’ concerns.
1- Painting; There is no schedule yet
2- Landscaping: Will be done in coordination with contractor involved in the
landscaping of the easements
3- Fencing: Due to price increase we are looking at various options at this
moment. Cost went from $0.89/ ft to $2.29/ft
4- Planning Working on it.
Maintenance Report
- We are continuing the spring clean-up and fixing the pathways. Upland street lawns have been cleaned, next week we are doing Strathcona.
- F-41 occupant has several dogs and is cleaning his backyard in the walkway and forcing us clean-up. This issue should be dealt with.
- We are planning seeding and fertilizing the common ground in May.
- The swings have been checked and they are on good condition except for one that is currently being fixed
- We have been experiencing an accumulation of garbage in the window sills of the “A” drive. This is caused mainly by the garbage on the lawn of 2102 Upland (building across the street). The City has been called but no results yet.
There was a discussion among members to determine the best approach or way to resolve the issue with the window sills of “A” drive. The main suggestion is to clean up all the garbage, install a proper waterproof board on the window, fill the hole with dirt and cover it with asphalt.
Manager’s Report
- Waste Management has been contacted to replace 3 rotten garbage bins in “B” and in “D” drive.
- Recommendation for seeding is Play’N Turf from Art Knapp with appropriate fertilizer. Approx. cost $200.00; expensive but worth it; same kind put by City on soccer fields.
- In contact with Turner & Associates to hire 1 or 2 individuals for the summer to do landscaping, painting, etc.
- Contact appliance repair shops and place an ad in Bargain Finder to dispose of washer& dryer sets.
- Interior Pest Control has been contacted for ant and wasps
- Still working on the documentation and resolutions concerning easement.
- The collection of account receivables is going well. Most owners are now going ahead with the Direct Debit process.
- The manager confirms that Liens are being registered against 3 properties for unpaid strata fees; confirmation of registration before April 30. A copy of the lien will be provided to the owners. Two more will follow if payment agreement is not respected.
There was a discussion among the members to review procedures for complaints. Jacque has been receiving complaints from occupants (owners and tenants) about neighbors, parking, noise, garbage, etc. and feels pressured. The council and the management reaffirm that complaints MUST be made at the main office and in writing other wise they will not be dealt with. The maintenance people should redirect all complaints to the Manager.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:35 PM
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Meeting Minutes - March 21, 2007
Alpine Village Strata Council Meeting Minutes
Of March 21, 2007
In attendance Dan Veller, Maureen Bricker, Mike McAdams, Heather Bennett, Patricia Nyeste, Claude DesRoches and Jacques Gagnon
Call to order 5:35 PM
Special Guests: Eric Wilson – Manager WIC Construction
Andrew Ellis – L&M Engineering
Mr. Wilson & Ellis presented to the Council a revised plan of the section of the complex located between Strathcona Ave, the “I” drive and Highway 16 in regards to the Easement allowing access to water, sewer, gas and hydro. The easement has been currently used to provide water and power to the new Hyundai dealership across the highway.
Unfortunately, an additional 10 feet of the strata property was needed and used along the said easement to complete the work. The new western easement border will follow the fence separating Strathcona Court and Alpine Village.
Once the work is finished and approved, landscaping will be redone at Alpine Village satisfaction. This work will include asphalt for the driveway and proper landscaping.
In order to comply with all rules and regulations pertaining to Strata Properties, a Special Resolution requiring a ¾ vote must be presented to the Owners of Alpine Strata PGS 173.
Although, legally, the Owners cannot make any objections to the access, the easement provides legal access to the services by their owners.
On another note, we also have received a special request from BC Hydro requesting an easement on our property along the Highway to allow for an anchor cable, currently in place, to support a hydro pole already installed. This Special Resolution also requires a ¾ vote resolution.
Regular Meeting is called to order 6:25PM
February Minutes were approved.
Old Business
- Still looking for decent price for fencing boards
- Still working on getting information for compensation package with Chamber of Commerce.
- Tools have been purchased and are secured.
New Business
1- The Council received the explanations and requests from L&M Engineering and WIC Construction and understood the situation. Considering that the easement is necessary to provide access to the hydro, gas and water services, there is nothing much that can be done other than ensure that the paperwork is completed properly, that all legal issues are covered and to prepare the Special Resolution for the Owners to be voted on at a Special Meeting. Meanwhile authorization has been given by the Council to Terasen Gas to continue and complete the installation of the gas line since they are operating within the perimeter of the actual easement.
However, since the services involved have destroyed the landscape of the “I” drive, the Council will prepare a landscaping plan including asphalt to be completed by the services requiring the new easement. Documentation will be prepare by the Council and review by legal advisor to protect the Strata.
Maintenance Report
- Spring cleaning of the driveways and parking area is almost completed. We have noticed that some occupants have already done their lawn and are assisting the maintenance crew.
- A letter should be sent to all occupants in April requesting assistance to complete spring clean-up of the complex (front and back yard). With the letter we should attached a garbage bag and ask the occupant to put it on the front steps for the maintenance crew to pick up.
- We have a problem with some garbage bins that have rotten bottom and should be replaced soon. Management will deal with this.
- We continue to trim trees were needed and we continue to work on repainting signs for
the complex.
Manager’s Report
- The Manager just attended a special day training on security and will be taking some steps to improve the security around the complex, mainly concerning pathway identifications, tree trimmings and additional lightning in back alleys.
- We are still having difficulties in finding a supplier to provide us with fence boards at a decent price. Dan Veller and Mike McAdams will get in touch with some of their personnel contacts.
- Some owners have contacted the office requiring a gate to access the back alley from their backyard. That will not be a problem; however for security purpose the opening lock will be inside the yard and lock at the discretion and responsibility of the owner/occupant.
- In regards to the easement, the manager will review the requests and prepare the documentation accordingly, i.e., resolutions for ¾ vote for the enlargement of the easement to provide access to services along the fence of the “I” alley and additional easement for BC Hydro along the highway to allow access for their anchor. Once documentation is ready, it will be review by legal advisor to ensure the legality and proper description before being sent out to Owners for approval.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:10 PM
Of March 21, 2007
In attendance Dan Veller, Maureen Bricker, Mike McAdams, Heather Bennett, Patricia Nyeste, Claude DesRoches and Jacques Gagnon
Call to order 5:35 PM
Special Guests: Eric Wilson – Manager WIC Construction
Andrew Ellis – L&M Engineering
Mr. Wilson & Ellis presented to the Council a revised plan of the section of the complex located between Strathcona Ave, the “I” drive and Highway 16 in regards to the Easement allowing access to water, sewer, gas and hydro. The easement has been currently used to provide water and power to the new Hyundai dealership across the highway.
Unfortunately, an additional 10 feet of the strata property was needed and used along the said easement to complete the work. The new western easement border will follow the fence separating Strathcona Court and Alpine Village.
Once the work is finished and approved, landscaping will be redone at Alpine Village satisfaction. This work will include asphalt for the driveway and proper landscaping.
In order to comply with all rules and regulations pertaining to Strata Properties, a Special Resolution requiring a ¾ vote must be presented to the Owners of Alpine Strata PGS 173.
Although, legally, the Owners cannot make any objections to the access, the easement provides legal access to the services by their owners.
On another note, we also have received a special request from BC Hydro requesting an easement on our property along the Highway to allow for an anchor cable, currently in place, to support a hydro pole already installed. This Special Resolution also requires a ¾ vote resolution.
Regular Meeting is called to order 6:25PM
February Minutes were approved.
Old Business
- Still looking for decent price for fencing boards
- Still working on getting information for compensation package with Chamber of Commerce.
- Tools have been purchased and are secured.
New Business
1- The Council received the explanations and requests from L&M Engineering and WIC Construction and understood the situation. Considering that the easement is necessary to provide access to the hydro, gas and water services, there is nothing much that can be done other than ensure that the paperwork is completed properly, that all legal issues are covered and to prepare the Special Resolution for the Owners to be voted on at a Special Meeting. Meanwhile authorization has been given by the Council to Terasen Gas to continue and complete the installation of the gas line since they are operating within the perimeter of the actual easement.
However, since the services involved have destroyed the landscape of the “I” drive, the Council will prepare a landscaping plan including asphalt to be completed by the services requiring the new easement. Documentation will be prepare by the Council and review by legal advisor to protect the Strata.
Maintenance Report
- Spring cleaning of the driveways and parking area is almost completed. We have noticed that some occupants have already done their lawn and are assisting the maintenance crew.
- A letter should be sent to all occupants in April requesting assistance to complete spring clean-up of the complex (front and back yard). With the letter we should attached a garbage bag and ask the occupant to put it on the front steps for the maintenance crew to pick up.
- We have a problem with some garbage bins that have rotten bottom and should be replaced soon. Management will deal with this.
- We continue to trim trees were needed and we continue to work on repainting signs for
the complex.
Manager’s Report
- The Manager just attended a special day training on security and will be taking some steps to improve the security around the complex, mainly concerning pathway identifications, tree trimmings and additional lightning in back alleys.
- We are still having difficulties in finding a supplier to provide us with fence boards at a decent price. Dan Veller and Mike McAdams will get in touch with some of their personnel contacts.
- Some owners have contacted the office requiring a gate to access the back alley from their backyard. That will not be a problem; however for security purpose the opening lock will be inside the yard and lock at the discretion and responsibility of the owner/occupant.
- In regards to the easement, the manager will review the requests and prepare the documentation accordingly, i.e., resolutions for ¾ vote for the enlargement of the easement to provide access to services along the fence of the “I” alley and additional easement for BC Hydro along the highway to allow access for their anchor. Once documentation is ready, it will be review by legal advisor to ensure the legality and proper description before being sent out to Owners for approval.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:10 PM
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