SEPTEMBER NEWS LETTER

As you have probably noticed, there are numerous projects happening in the Complex. Right now we are racing the clock trying to get some of the projects finished before winter.

 

1-     The fence is complete from unit A105-A113. We had to put gates in so Fortis can get into the back your to read the meters.  If you have your gate locked from the inside, contact Fortis to find out approximately when they will be reading the meter. Then make sure the gate is unlocked.

 

2-     The fences that were completed earlier in the season will be getting gates. Hopefully this will be completed before winter.

3-     The maintenance crew are working on putting new caulking around the windows. Some of the window casings need to be replaced. Most of them just need caulking and painting. This should help with some of the condensation in the winter. They are also painting the window and door frames in as many units as they can before winter.

4-     All of the lawns (even the good ones) are being aerated. This should help with the growth next year.

5-     There have been lots of questions regarding the full garbage bins belonging to All Points Waste sitting in I drive. Last year the previous council broke the contract with Waste Management and hired All Points Waste. Earlier this year we renewed our contract with Waste Management to avoid litigation but now we have a dispute with All Points Waste.

 We have finally been given permission by All points Waste to have the bins emptied and will have that completed shortly.

6-     The new roofing will be starting on September 8. All of the units in the courtyard will be getting a new roof within the next month. Hopefully this won’t disturb too many residents.

 

Phyllis Thorkelson

Office Manager

Alpine Village Strata PSG173

Council Meeting September 1, 2015

Present: Dave, Glen, Shaun, Dan and Peter (telephone)

New Business:

• A1-16. Roots in the sewer pipes. They need to be cleaned out.
• 2 new Liens. SL 043 and SL 210.
   
  Maintenance:
           Report for Office Manager

• Fence A105-A113 is completed. A bit more expensive because of the gates.$20.92 a foot.
• A1-A16. Scraping, caulking and painting are complete.
• E1-E12. Scraping and caulking of the windows and doors complete, front and back.
  Still need to paint upper front and all the back windows and doors.
• H115-H126. Scraping and caulking complete front and back. They just need painting.
• H101-H114. Scraping and caulking complete front and back. They just need painting.
• Still having trouble with the security cameras. A different company is looking into the problem.
• E13-E14. The divider between the 2 units is starting to sink. Maintenance will have a look at
  it to see what needs to be done to repair it.
   
  Insurance claims:

• SL 094, SL 095 and SL 096 have been completed.
• SL 029 is still under construction.
   
  Council Notes:

• It was decided to install fans (110 CFM, code compliant, with built in humidistat) in all the units getting new roofs. The install of fans will continue year to year until all units have them. This is to alleviate the chronic mold and humidity problems we encounter. It is an expensive project, but one that will save money and time in the long run.
• Staffing requirements for the winter were discussed; we hope to have one full time and one part time casual maintenance staff. Will is to be full time and hopefully Bill will be able to help wot as part time. (He does not want full time as he wishes to go to school). Consequently their wages were reviewed and they each received raises as per their 3 month reviews.
• The office manager and maintenance staff are working together to create a smoother work schedule and work expectation. Hopefully this will help in job planning and less frustration for everyone involved.
   
  Next Council meeting to be held: October 6^th, 2015
   
  Meeting Adjourned: 6:45 PM.