Community Quarterly Meetings

[jolson]

It is obvious that FASE 1 is under represented at the Community Quarterly Meetings and consideration should be given to holding these meetings during months when more property holders on FASE 1 can attend. FASE 2 property holders in attendance at the meetings, with their superior numbers, are able to 'steamroller' items through for their own benefit although FASE 1 residents are also paying for it.

Much has been heralded about the new showers on FASE 2 swimming pool. A petanque court again on FASE 2 was only put on hold because the proposed site became unavailable and these are taking place on a Community that has no money; indeed we are advised by the President that there are some instances of bills having not been paid for THREE MONTHS! Why capital projects have been undertaken and even considered during the present financial position is unbelievable.

The PRIORITY of the Community is surely to ensure the SECURITY and the APPEARANCE of the site, both of which have been sadly lacking over the past year as far as FASE 1 is concerned. FASE I has suffered TWO attempted burglaries and ONE completed burglary and has had FIVE bicycles stolen over this summer alone. Gate keys are held by all and sundry, both internal and external residents, and where are the gates - FASE 1. These gates should be under the control of FASE 1 and used for entry to FASE 1 only and In the interest of security, FASE 2 residents should exit and enter by their own gate to enhance better security for FASE 1. The gates there should be fitted with new locks and the new keys allocated to FASE 1 residents only. FASE 2 is Fort Knox compared to FASE 1.

Over the past year FASE 1 has had lengthy spells whereby it has looked very neglected with dirty public areas and overgrown weeds. Only after requesting action was any work undertaken to tidy up the place and it is hoped that this work will continue without having to lobby further action The overall appearance was very offputting to residents and visitors alike and at one stage even the swimming pool was out of action due to lack of water, and the lights therein have been a constant source of discussion with yet so far no satisfactory resolution. Would this state of affairs prevail on FASE 2?

All properties contribute a sum of €350.00 and with a total of 115 properties this equates to a not inconsiderable sum of €42,250.00 per annum (less debtors) so with the correct priorities and financial management CLUB SALINO should be a benchmark for gated urbanisations and if not, why?

[Kent]

Hi!
First of all, thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed thread. I welcome more people at clubsalino to use this media to air their opinion even though this thread may perhaps be better suited in the internal section where all registered residents have access.

Regarding the under representation of F1 owners. I think that we at Club Salino should refrain from dividing us into "we" and "them". When the community was created we actually discussed wether or not to include F2 buildings in our urbanisation and the result of that was that they were to be included. On top of that, the buildings around the second pool is actually part of F1.

Regarding where a Petanque court was to be placed, is there anywhere else within our premises where it could reside? Think that any suggestions would be appreciated in this matter. The issue regarding unpaid communityfees is up to the committee to answer for but in my view, I know that they are doing a heck of a good job.

When it comes to the gates I do agree to some extent of what you are writing. We must see to that all the gates are working, that only relevant persons has got access to the area and so forth but once again, I disagree when we're talking about dividing the community.

Finally. I do agree that Club Salino could very much be the benchmark every one is talking about (for the right reasons that is). We can all contribute to that by helping out. People in the committee are nothing more than ordinary people like all of us and I think that they would very much appreciate a helping hand.

Regards
-- Kent