Oroklini Hills 5 Inspection

Dear OH5 Owners

The OH5 Committee would like to take this opportunity to inform you that on Thursday the 15th of Septmeber an inspection was conducted on the Orokilini Hills 5 Complex by 2 members of the OH5 Committee (Brian Walton and Costas Costa) in addition to representatives of Absolute Management.

The purpose of t=of the inspection was to identify immediate investments that are reuired to maintain the Complex.

The main conclusion are as follows...

1. The Sewage treatment needs urgent repair and replacement. Funds are not currently available to accomplish this, but we are seeking all option via Insurance recovery (unsure) and support from Quality.
2. Broken Barrier identified and already fixed.
3. Electricity Store Cupboards were in poor state of repair and even used as storage by some Owners (or renting tenants past or present).  All cupboards were completely cleared by Committee members in cooperation with Absolute. 
4. Cracks in tiles were identified in many public areas. 
5. It was agreed that signs need to be placed at the entrance to the Building and around the Pool area stating Private Property, Residents Only and No Dogs.
6. The Shower and Toilet area needs a chemical clean.
7. New showers will be placed outside for the 2012 summer.
8. Undercover parking areas need attention in respect of damage to pillars and removal of the surface areas to inspect Pipework.
9. General cleaning and painting needed of lower areas.
10. All  resolutions will be considere by he Committee once costs have been evaluated. Moreover, due to lack of payment from some Owners repaire required will likely be slow

Barrier entrance repaired

The Committee is pleased to inform all OH5 Owners that the Barrier to the Car Park Entrance (which was hanging on with 2 bolts only) was repaired.

the actual fact the Barrier pole was bent due to an impact from the inside or some kind of vandalism(we cannot be sure).

The barrier has been repaired and is now fully operational.

The OH5 Committee

Absolute and OH5 Comittee Meeting Minutes

Dear OH5 Owners

Here below are the minutes for the latest OH5 Committee Meeting with Absolute Management

1. Financial Update
a. Non Payers – Alison York Credit of the Credit Control Dept provided an overview of all the communications with the owners that have been assertively chased up. Actions for individual owners were individually agreed and in some cases legal action will taken for consistent non paying owners. Other avenues are being considered also.

b. Outstanding Bills – Insurance Premium €1,479.21 & Quality invoice for electricity and Cyta €1,008.16 / Absolute will settle the Insurance and Grant Holmes will be taking the matter up with Quality with regards to the other invoice.

2. Waste Management System
An on site meeting with contractor has been arranged for Thursday 8th September to determine the cause, the extent of damage and the repair costs for the reinstatement. The details will be provided to the Committee to decide on the next stage.

3. Quality Owned Apartments
Alison York will provide details to Grant Holmes concrning apartments owned by Quality that are not paying. Grant Holmes will speak with the managing Director of Quality Group.


4. Update on Swimming Pool
The swimming pool water was replaced due to the high level of Cyanuric Acid which was affecting chemicals that are required to ensure the clarify of the water.

In follow up the Pool is currently in a good condition and most issues have been resolved.

5. Communal Cleaning Service
Owner Comments were reported with regards to the standard of the cleaning in the areas of the stairways. Inspections will be carried out by the Services Manager from Absolute to ensure the correct standards have been achieved.

6. Notice Boards
An additional 2 boards have been agreed to be fitted. These will populated with information with regards to the allocated car park spaces and general information from the Committee and Absolute

7. Satellite Dish Block C
The Satellite dish has a problem with regards to receiving the signal this is due to problems with either the LNB (Low Noise Block – downconverter) or the cabling. We would need to install the LNB first and then address any problems with the cabling. The total cost would be in the region of €420.00 plus vat if both are required to be rectified. No Action will be taken until sufficient funds are available.

8. Houses Using Pool
Additional letters to be sent to all 3 owners to provide a deadline of the 15th September for them to comply with their communal payments and if they fail to respond the access will be withdrawn.

9. Satellite Dishes on Balconies
Under the rules and regulation of “The Removable Property Act” it states that it prohibits any dishes or antennas to be fitted on balconies. On Thursday 8th September members of the Committee and a member from Absolute will be identifying all the apartments that are contravening the regulations. Any owners who have them fitted will be notified in writing to remove item.

10. Complex Audit
The complex area including buildings will be inspected to establish the improvements and repairs that are required. These will be evaluated and then priorities.

11. Next proposed meeting 
Will be held on 3rd October 2011 p.m. at Absolute Offices – Grant Holmes to confirm his availability.