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CENTRAL 1 O.C.S.C.C. No. 903 Annual General Meeting – November 18, 2015. AGM Agenda. Confirmation of Quorum Introductions: Board of Directors, Property Manager, Auditor, Chair Presentation of Audited Financial Statements: Annette Jensen, WG Chartered Accountants
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CENTRAL 1 O.C.S.C.C. No. 903 Annual General Meeting – November 18, 2015
AGM Agenda • Confirmation of Quorum • Introductions: Board of Directors, Property Manager, Auditor, Chair • Presentation of Audited Financial Statements: Annette Jensen, WG Chartered Accountants • Appointment of the Auditor for Current Fiscal Year • Approval of the November 18, 2014 AGM Minute • President’s Report • Appointment of Scrutineers • Nominators • Election of one (1) Director • Election of 1 position for a 3 year term • Election Results • Motion to Destroy Ballots • General Discussion • Adjournment
CENTRAL 1 O.C.S.C.C. No. 903 Annual General Meeting – November 18, 2015 President’s Report – A Year in Review
A Year in Review • Introductions • Performance Audit Update • Reserve Fund Study Update • Financial Summary • Items of Interest • General Reminders • Questions
Introductions Board Members • Marty van Gaal (term ending Fall 2015) – President • Rick Butson (term ending Fall 2017) – Secretary • Krista Nonnenmacher-Biddiscombe (term ending Fall 2016) – Director Property Manager (Taggart Realty Management) (1 year contract – May 31, 2016) • Michelle Compton (as of June 2, 2015) replacing MishkaHodorek (email: mcompton@taggart.ca) • Viktoriya Neadow (assistant) Concierge (employee of the Condominium Corp) • Patrick Lebrun (email: conciege@central1condo.com)
Performance Audit • PA Closed - Agreement reached with Urban Capital to repair or provide funding on all reported deficiencies • $23,463.70 received to address Gladstone door issues, deposited in Reserve Fund (future replacement)
Reserve Fund Study • Objective • Set up a schedule for the anticipated repair and replacement of common element items • Set up a special account for major repair items and replacement of common elements and assets of the Corporation • To determine the annual contribution necessary to maintain an adequate balance for the 30 year period of this study • Satisfy the legislation regarding the Condominium Act, 1998 and related regulations, and • Update every 3 years (paper followed by full inspection) • Paper Study - spring of 2016 • Full Study – spring 2019 • Study cost is paid from the reserve fund
Reserve Fund – Plan and Financial Summary • Contract issued (paper study) to update 30 year plan (requirements will be addressed in 2016-2017 budget) • Investment Rules • All investments must be 100% guaranteed • Federal or Provincial (no limit), Banks ($100,000 CDIC insured) • Reserve Fund Study - $732,040 as of May 31, 2015 • did not include initial purchase contributions of $143,630 • assumptions – inflation 2%, interest 3% • Current Audited Balance - $894,867 as May 31, 2015 • includes PA payment of $23,463.70 • investing in 1year to 3 year GICs (rates of 1.3% to 2.15%)
Reserve Fund – Investment Plan • Current GIC Investments (as of May 31, 2015) • Future Investments - $50,000 GICs (approx. every 2 months)
Financial - Summary • 2014-2015 Year End • Operating Cash Surplus - $239,525 • Reserve Fund - $894,867 • 2015-2016 Budget • 5.06% reduction in overall Condo Fees • 8.47% reduction in Operating Budget (utilizing $117, 650 from surplus) • 2% increase in Reserve Fund • 45.3 cents/sqft/month (previous year was 48.0) • Green Loan Retirement Fund (New) • $60,000 from surplus plus $20,000 included in 2015-2016 budget ($95,043 balancing owning on October 1, 2017) • $80,000 in 1 year cashable GIC @1.55% • Remaining May 31, 2015 surplus of $61,875 • $70,000 in a high interest savings account
Other Items of Interest • Information Session – June 3, 2015 • Unsuccessful in proposed By-Law Amendments (insurance deductible, screen door, hook in storage lockers, ring in parking spots) • New rule to allow unit owners (at their cost and maintenance) to install a board approved rolling screen door (submit a request form) • Proposed rules coming to: • allow for Saturday moving ($) and use of McLeod elevator • locking ring (for bikes) in parking spaces • Fitness Room – 5:30am (M-F) • Smoking Survey – consideration for possible new rule • Inspected all unit door latches – adjustments and replacement as required • New firm hired for regular carpet cleaning • Landscaping Contract Issued (Roof Top, Courtyard and Street) • Gladstone Garage Door – issues with noise, failures/damage– resolved for the moment • Repainting of Gladstone Garage Door (on-hold) • No Smoking signs - installed in courtyard, stairwells and outside building entrances • Floor sink in Gladstone Moving Room • Gladstone Garage Door coded door entry device (bikes, foot traffic) • Standardized warning letters and associated fees (Bylaws and Rules)
Other Items of Interest (continued) • LEED Gold and plaques • Exterior Building Cornerstones • Unit owners - issues with mechanical noises within unit (survey) • 10 additional bike racks to be installed in P1/P2 • Bar for Real Estate lock boxes (Gladstone/McLeod drive through area) – other real estate boxes in and around building will be removed • No-Cost bike tagging – to allow for the removal of ghost bikes • Installation of timer on barbeque gas line • Installation of 4th accessibility paddle on McLeod door • Minimum of 6 Month Leases • Short term use of units (e.g. Air bnb) not allowed • Gladstone/McLeod/Courtyard – replacement plants • Option for unit owners (at their cost) to change their unit lock cylinder to a more secure key control system (Abloy) – on Condo Master Key system • Installation of Suggestion Boxes • Winter carpets replaced • Vinci - Exterior Signage and Parking Spots in Lieu (unsuccessful) • Shoppers Loading Dock - Cleanup • Garbage Chute • Signage (closed 10pm to 8am) • Misuse and Blockage. May need to consider other options such as permanent closing of chutes
Other Items of Interest (continued) • Scheduled Items • Regular Maintenance (every 2 months) • Garage Doors, Garbage Chute/Compactor, Boilers, Closed Water Loop, Fitness Equipment, Elevators, Landscaping • General Cleaning (7 days per week, 5 days - entire building – 2 days - elevators and lobbies) • Carpet Cleaning (entire building 2 times/yr, 2nd Floor 4 times/yr) • Spot cleaning between • Window Cleaning (annual) • Garage Floor Cleaning (spring and fall) • Weekend Security (Friday and Saturday – 7:30pm to 2:30am, Sunday 7pm to 11pm)
Communication • Owner to Owner for issues that are impacting each other (e.g. noise, general water leaking/damage, smoke) • ONLY the owner (except for emergencies) is to communicate with the Property Manager • Owner can make a request to communicate with the Board (via Property Manager or Suggestion Box) • Renter – (except for emergencies – e.g. water leaks) report issues/concerns to their LANDLORD ONLY • Owner is responsible to communicate the name (s) and contact information of their tenant • Owner is responsible for the actions of their tenant • Owners are responsible to inform their tenant of declarations, bylaws and rules • Serious problems in a unit (e.g. fire, major water spill) that will seriously impact other units are to be reported immediately (911, Concierge, Property Manager, After-Hour Emergency Line)
Communication (Continued) • Communication with Concierge • Booking the Amenity Room and Elevator (for moving) • Reporting possible Declaration, Bylaw and Rule infractions • Parcel pickup • Reporting Common Element Issues (e.g. Garbage Room/Chute, Amenity Room – AV system, Fitness Equipment, Garage Doors) • Changing Unit Lock Cylinder (must stay on building master key system) • Not involved with issues within the unit (e.g HVAC and thermostats, HRV) or issues from other units (unless deemed an emergency) • Hours at Gladstone Desk • Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 8:30am and 4:30pm to 5:00pm • Friday, 8:00am to 8:30am and 2:30pm to 3:00pm • Central1Condo.Com (continually upgrading) • Booking forms (elevator, amenity room) • Abloycylinder order form • General Information (e.g. programming thermostat) • Declarations, Bylaws, Rules • Amenity Room Booking (must book if 8 or more in attendance) • Contact Information
Reminders for Owners and Residents • Reminder notices will be issued to residents, followed by warnings, administration fees, etc. • Balconies/Terraces • Permitted: Plants (completed form to property manager), Screen Door (completed form to property manager) quality seasonal furniture, electric barbeques only • Not Permitted: items on hanging on railings, gas/charcoal barbeques, bikes, non-patio items (e.g. tires, picnic coolers, sports equipment, boxes), non-outdoor rugs, dead plants, laundry racks/clothes drying, kitty litter pans, etc. • Weeding of terraces is an owners responsibility (extra strength vinegar) • Parking Spots • No storage of any items, only bikes allowed. • Can only be rented to residents and sold to unit owners • Noise & Disturbances: • All residents are entitled to quiet enjoyment of their unit. • Report disturbances to Concierge/Security Guard • Keep Log and Report to Ottawa By-Law (3-1-1) • City Councilor (Catherine McKenny) for issues outside the building (613-580-2424) • Bicycles – not allowed on balconies/terracesnor in elevators or lobbies
Reminders for Owners and Residents • Smoking: • Not permitted in any common area, including 2nd level courtyard and stairwells • Do not throw cigarette butts from balconies – use disposal receptacles • Control Your Pets: – Not allowed in Courtyard, Fitness Room, Amenity Room. • Must be on leash in all other common element areas of the building (ingress and egress) – “No dog business” on exterior landscaping beds and exclusive use common element balconies/terraces. • Damage & Theft: • Residents are responsible for the actions of their guests • Theft and damage of condo assets cost everyone • AV System, Damaged Walls, Pool Table, Fire Exit Map, Fire Extinguishers, Glued Door Bolts, Open Fire Hose
Reminders for Owners and Residents • The Condo Corporations responsibility ends at a unit door. The owner is responsible for all items within their unit, such as • Entry Doors - handles/locks • Replacement and/or cleaning of filters • Issues with the HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator) and HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning) • Items related to Interior Plumbingand Fixtures • Noises generated from within the unit • Wood Flooring • Importance of Unit Owner’s carrying their own personal insurance • Provide a copy of the standard unit description and corporation’s updated insurance certificate to their insurance company to ensure that you are properly covered • Included with your purchase and sale documents • Can request documents from our Property Manager