May 2017 Newsletter
Bed Bugs
Tim from 1st Response
Pest Control was invited to attend the Council Meeting. Their company is
offering us a better price if we allow them to take charge of the Complex. Bed
Bug infestations are rampant in PG and need to be dealt with in a timely
manner, the sooner the better and cheaper. If there is an infected unit, the
unit on each side thereof will be inspected free of charge unless bedbugs are
found (Cost depends on how severe the infestation). The treatment then starts
on each of the outer units, then the infested unit in the middle.
Refusal to have your
unit inspected and/or treated can result in being reported to BC Health. You
can contact the office for a list of recommended exterminators and for more
details.
Siding, Windows &
Doors
We are still receiving
quotes on various sidings, windows, doors, overhangs etc., as you have all
requested for the various options. We are also looking into two different ways
of Starting the work and checking its cost effectiveness. As soon as we have
the answers confirmed we shall be setting a date for a Special General Meeting,
hopefully within a month or two. It is grueling work which takes a lot of
patience, so bear with us. We want to get it RIGHT this time and have all the
various tasks come together correctly. We are quite sure you will agree.
We shall continue our
efforts in being diligent in pursuing a healthy and happy environment for all.
The 'New Envelope' project is progressing slowly but surely. If done right,
this will happen and possibly start this year.
Problem Units/Drug
Dealing
There are some problem
units which are dealing in drugs. We will be asking your written permission to
gain access to these units and have these persons dealt with.
Maintenance/Damages
We would like to
remind you that broken windows and plumbing blockages in your units are the
owners' responsibility, not Strata's; also any problems arising from
hydro/heat/water shutoffs.
Quite a few trees
shall be removed later this month to stop further damage to downspouts and
foundations.
Pets
There is an
excess of cats running loose. We are trapping them and sending them to the
shelters.
All pets are to be
spayed and neutered, without exception. Please inform your tenants; if they
value their pets, to please have them put collars with name and phone number
tags on their pets.
Pot holes will be
fixed soon (I drive and others).
Owner/Landlord
Responsibilities
Please ask your
tenants to keep all drains (sinks and toilets) free of anything and everything
but toilet paper (no ear buds, feminine hygiene products or baby diapers and
wet wipes). Our sewer system cannot handle much stress and we are sure owners
will not be thrilled to have to settle RotoRooter bills. You may and should
provide tenants with stoppers for all the sinks and ask your tenants to make
sure they use them.
There are some issues
with mischievous kids. Their parents shall be receiving letters to let them
know that they (the parents) shall be held accountable for their children's and
their visitors' actions.
Please check on your
units once in a while and make sure you know what is going on with your
tenants, your property managers and/or caretakers. Not everyone is doing a good
enough job and it is costing YOU money.
Your responses and
ideas are always appreciated. Please stay in touch with us and inform us of
anything you think may be relevant.
Contact our Strata
Office for assistance any time. We are willing to help wherever we can.
Sincerely,
Your Council