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STRATA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES STRATA PLAN BCS 2196 – ONE MADISON AVENUE DATE HELD: LOCATION: CALL TO ORDER:

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2009 LOUNGE – ONE MADISON AVENUE 2355 MADISON AVENUE, BURNABY, B.C. 6:30 P.M.

Council in Attendance:

Cam Rathwell

# 602-2355

Ken Chui

# 906-2355

Juergen Wendland Walter Chan

#2405-2355 #1003-2355

Karla Ferrario

#1804-2355

PRESIDENT/ SECURITY BUILDINGS/ SECURITY RECREATION TREASURER/ SECURITY LANDSCAPE

Regrets:

Kiet Chau

#1106-2345

VICE-PRESIDENT

Owner in Attendance:

Daruush Sayeghan

#2406 –2345 (left meeting at 6:40 p.m.)

Also in Attendance:

Stephen Stewart, Building Manager

Also in Attendance:

Adam Lord, Stratawest Management Ltd.

(1)

CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Cam Rathwell, Council President at 6:30 p.m.

(2)

RESIGNATION OF COUNCIL MEMBER Strata Council Member Kiet Chau has resigned from Strata Council due to limited availability due to work commitments.

(3)

GUEST BUSINESS – DARUUSH SAYEGHAN SUITE #2406-2345 Daruush Sayeghan was in attendance at the meeting and given an opportunity to address Strata Council regarding the electrical cost of their electric scooter plugged in to a common property outlet in the underground parkade of the Strata Corporation. The owner provided a worksheet from the retailer where their scooter was purchased outlining the calculation of the cost of power consumed by a typical electric scooter based on a single charge per day. Based on the calculations provided, it was estimated that only $2.76 of energy will be used per month by the owner to fully charge their electric scooter once a day. The owner requested that Strata Council consider reducing their previous agreement that the owner pay the Strata Corporation a fee of $10.00 per month for electricity usage. The owner was excused from the meeting at this time. Following further discussion amongst Strata Council, based on the calculations provided, Strata Council agreed to charge the owner a fee of $50.00 per year for the use of common property electricity to charge their scooter once a day and directed the property manager to advise the owner of same.

BCS 2196 - MINUTES May 6, 2009 Page Two, ________________________________________________________________________ (4)

PREVIOUS MINUTES There being no errors or omissions, it was

MOVED AND SECONDED (Ferrario/Chui) That the Minutes of the Strata Council Meetings held Wednesday, March 4, 2009 and Wednesday, April 1, 2009 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (5)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) Strata Lot Noise Disturbance Further to the previous minutes of Wednesday April 1, 2009 under agenda item (3) Guest Business, Strata Council scheduled a time with occupants of both strata lots and performed a noise test between the two strata lots. It was then communicated to the owners/occupants of each respective strata lot that the noise disturbance has been looked into and that from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. noise, while a little unusual, is not a big problem; but after 9 p.m. the noise level and activities that contribute to the noise emanating from the one suite to the other are to be eliminated as they are unreasonable and were witnessed to disturb surrounding residents in the building. Further to the Strata Corporations letter dated April 16, 2009 to the above noted affect being forwarded to the owner of the strata lot, which the noise complaints have been filed against, Strata Council was in receipt of further complaints from a resident of a neighbouring strata lot with respect to ongoing noise disturbance after 9 p.m. A warning letter dated April 29, 2009 was then sent to the owner of the strata lot which the noise complaint was filed against advising that a complaint was received and that if further complaints were received that the Strata Council would have no option but to levy fines against their strata lot for the contravention of the Strata Corporation Bylaws. Subsequent to the Strata Corporations letter of April 29, 2009, the Strata Council received further letters of noise disturbance filed against the same strata lot. The property manager was directed to send a letter to the owner advising that as the noise disturbances from their strata lot continue to unreasonably interfere with the rights of other persons to use and enjoy their strata lot, that the Strata Council intend to levy fines against their strata lot upon receipt of any further noise complaint unless the process of eviction is immediately commenced and that the Strata Council are advised of a proposed timeline that their current tenants will vacate the property.

(6)

FINANCIAL REPORT a) Financial Statements Strata Council Treasurer, Water Chan reviewed with members of Strata Council the Financial Statements for the month of February 2009. Following discussion, it was

BCS 2196 – MINUTES May 6, 2009 Page Three, ________________________________________________________________________ MOVED AND SECONDED (Chan/Ferrario) That the Financial Statements for the month of February 2009 be adopted as prepared by Stratawest Management Ltd. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The approval of the March 2009 Financial Statements was deferred until the next regularly scheduled Strata Council Meeting in order for Walter Chan to have an opportunity to review in detail as the receipt of the March 2009 Financial Statements was delayed due to a computer crash suffered by Management. b)

Accounts Receivable Fifty-Five (55) Owners are in arrears in payment of the monthly Strata Fees; move in fees, fines & interest totaling $17,807.77. Demand letters have been sent to Owners in arrears in Strata Fees over two months, giving owners 14 days to settle their outstanding accounts or a lien will be filed against their strata lot. A lien has been filed against a strata lot over Ninety days (90) in arrears.

c)

(7)

Draft 2009/2010 Budgets Members of Strata Council reviewed a draft 2009/2010 Operating and Contingency Reserve Fund Budget for the Strata Corporation. Much discussion was heard with respect to items to be included in the Operating Budget and/or items that require attention but may be better served as a one time Special Levy to the owners. Strata Council will be obtaining quotations for specific one off items prior to approving a budget to be included in the Notice of Annual General Meeting to be proposed to The Owners.

CORRESPONDENCE Strata Council reviewed a letter dated Tuesday April 14, 2009 from an owner requesting that the Strata Corporation reimburse them for the towing of their guest’s vehicle on April 18, 2009. The owner stated that a parking pass was on their guest’s vehicle dash yet the vehicle was still towed. The property manager was directed to contact Mundies Towing Ltd. with respect to the towing of this specific vehicle and request that Mundies reimburse the owner for the towing of their guest’s vehicle if in fact an authorized individual of the Strata Corporation did not request the towing of the vehicle. Strata Council reviewed a letter from an owner dated April 11, 2009 addressing the Strata Corporation’s reply to a letter dated March 24, 2009 recorded in the Strata Council Minutes of April 1, 2009 with respect to towing of a vehicle from the visitor parkade and concerns regarding the towing & visitor parking pass policies. Following review and discussion amongst Strata Council, direction was given to the property manager for a response to the owner’s letter addressing their statements, queries, and questions regarding visitor parking, towing complaints and the parking pass policy at One Madison Avenue.

BCS 2196 - MINUTES May 6, 2009 Page Four, Strata Council reviewed a letter from an owner dated May 1, 2009 with respect to a parking violation notice that was placed on their guest’s vehicle parked in the visitor parkade. The owner wishes to confirm with the Strata Council that the vehicle will not be removed the next time it is parked in the visitor parkade. The owner will be advised that the notice served was strictly a notice and that as long as the vehicle parking in the visitor parkade of the Strata Corporation is abiding by the bylaws it will not be an issue. Strata Council reviewed a letter dated April 12, 2009 from an owner with respect to the establishment of a community garden on the property of One Madison Avenue I. The owner will be advised that their suggestion will be taken under advisement at this time however; the area surrounding the building is a Riparian Area and cannot be planted. The Strata Council has no plans to alter the use/appearance of the common property of the Strata Corporation at this time. (8)

COMMITTEE REPORTS a) Building Security i) Common Property Deficiencies Strata Council reviewed a letter dated April 27, 2009 from the developer in response to the Strata Corporation’s letter of March 25, 2009 updating the Strata Council on the progress of the common property deficiencies to date. The property manager will be meeting with a representative of the developer on site to review the outstanding common property deficiencies. ii)

Review of Building 6-Inch Sprinkler Pipe Further to the previous minutes of April 1, 2009 under agenda item (8) a) ii), the property manager advised that a response has not been received from the developer with respect to undertaking a review of the 6-inch sprinkler pipe, confirmation of the warranted inspection, and if required, repair or upgrading. The property manager will address this issue with the developer during their on-site meeting.

iii)

Building Manager Reports Strata Council reviewed and accepted weekly building manager reports submitted by Stephen Stewart on events from March 30, 2009 to April 19, 2009. An item of notable mention was the current state of the garbage/recycling rooms in both towers and the need for residents to deposit items in the appropriate garbage/recycling bins and toters.

iv)

Block Watch It was reported that a new Block Watch Captain is in place. It was reported that there has been no response from residents with respect to notices being posted at the building regarding residents interested in hearing from the RCMP and Block Watch and a seminar being set up. The Block Watch Captain has left a message for the Strata of Council of One Madison Avenue II requesting their consideration of involvement in the Block Watch Program.

BCS 2196 - MINUTES May 6, 2009 Page Five, b)

Landscape i) Para Space Landscaping Inc. Proposed Contract Term Aug 1, 2009 – July 31, 2010 Members of Strata Council reviewed a proposed contract from Para Space Landscaping Inc. for landscape maintenance for the period August 1, 2009 to July 31, 2010 which included recommendations for improvements/upgrades for the consideration of Strata Council. A decision was not made at this time but will be discussed prior to finalizing the proposed 2009/2010 budget of the Strata Corporation.

c)

Recreation/Facility Management i) Steam Room Upgrades/Repairs It was reported that the amenities building steam room is currently out of order due to the ventilation of the steam room causing bubbles on the drywall out side the steam room. The Strata Corporations mechanical contractor has inspected the steam room with respect to ventilation and advised that a larger fan was not going to resolve the problem. The Strata Council await a quotation from a contractor to tile the drywall outside the steam room. Thermostat covers will be installed over all fans so that they cannot be turned off.

d)

Security i) Security Upgrades – Chubb Security Further to the previous minutes of April 1, 2009 under agenda item (8) d) i), it was reported that the cameras installed have now been focused, however there is a problem with the cameras in the elevators as the cable is not a high powered cable and will need to have a power booster installed. This will be performed as soon as Chubb Security and Richmond Elevator can schedule a time where both parties are available. ii)

(9)

Intercon Security Catch of Break and Enter Culprit It was reported that Intercon Security caught and turned over to the RCMP a culprit who was breaking into the property at One Madison Avenue.

NEW BUSINESS a) Martial Arts Security - Quotation Members of Strata Council reviewed a quotation for security guard services from Martial Arts Security. As the Strata Council are currently satisfied with the security services being provided at this time, the contractor will be advised that their quotation will be kept on file with the Strata Corporation.

BCS 2196 - MINUTES May 6, 2009 Page Six, b)

Limited Common Property Balcony Reminder Residents are reminded that the cleaning of limited common property balconies can only be done during periods of rain and that residents are requested not to let the water seep over the edge of their balcony, and not to use soap.

c)

Bylaw Amendments Following discussion amongst Strata Council it was agreed that a bylaw amendment will be proposed to the owners at the Annual General Meeting of the Strata Corporation for an increase in the current move in fee from $100.00 to $250.00.

d)

Vehicle Sticker Policy Owners are advised that following the recent registration of Fobs & Transmitters that the vehicle sticker policy will no longer be in effect as it was found to be to onerous to administer.

e)

Electric Baseboard Heating It has been reported by an owner that they have worked through heating issues within their strata lot with the developer, and it was discovered that the baseboard heaters in their living room and dining room were not functioning properly – they were incorrectly wired to the fireplace, which was causing them to have an output of approximately 30% of their capacity, even when turned up full (and stated that their suites hydro bill for the month of January & February 2009 was $286.00). Signs to look for include, high hydro bills, heater does not get too hot to touch, blowing of fireplace bulbs tripping heating breaker. The owner noted that the developer would be attempting to recover their excess hydro charges from the contractor responsible for the deficiency. Owners who believe they that may have an in suite deficiency similar to the above are requested to contact the developer as an in suite deficiency. The Strata Corporation is not responsible for deficiencies within individual strata lots.

f)

(10)

Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of the Strata Corporation has been scheduled for Tuesday June 16, 2009. The AGM will be held at BCIT Burnaby Campus – SW5, Room 1850. Notice of the Annual General Meeting will be mailed to all owners per requirements set out by the Strata Property Act.

ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. STRATAWEST MANAGEMENT LTD. #202 – 224 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 904-9595 / Fax: (604) 904 2323 Executive Assistant: DJ Parsons, email: [email protected] Accountant: Julie Wen Xin, email: [email protected]