A Newsletter for the Residents of The Minorca Condominium
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A Newsletter for the Residents of The Minorca Condominium
y M M INORCA A Newsletter for the Residents of The Minorca Condominium Volume 6 Issue 5 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President....Miriam Velasco-Esquivel Secretary......................Luis Perez Treasurer.............. Roberto Ibarra Director............... Silvia Fernandez Director...............Jason Scharmett PROPERTY STAFF Manager....... Susana Shelton, CAM The Shelton Management Group, Inc. [email protected] Front Desk............Odaymis Borges Shirley Gutierrez [email protected] Housekeeping.....Juan Carlos Piñon Housekeeping..........Anabel Ravelo Maintenance Sup.. Asdrubal Valero IMPORTANT NUMBERS Main ......................305-476-1780 Fax.........................305-476-1786 OFFICE HOURS Mon. - Fri......... 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Condominium Association, Inc. 2030 South Douglas Road Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.myminorca.com February 2014 Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, can be a day of love or dread because of its emphasis on roses, chocolate, candlelight and expensive dates. However, it can also simply be about taking special care to show your love and appreciation for the people who are special to you. Many great religious thinkers and spiritual texts have offered thoughts on the power of love, from the Hebrew Bible to the Christian New Testament, Lao Tzu to Mother Teresa. In the name of deepening the meaning of this day, HuffPost Religion has compiled some of the most loving wisdom. • A bowl of vegetables with someone you love is better than steak with someone you hate. -- Proverbs 15:17 (NLT) • Smile at each other, smile at your wife, smile at your husband, smile at your children, smile at each other -- it doesn't matter who it is -- and that will help you to grow up in greater love for each other. -- Mother Teresa • Love is a consistent passion to give, not a meek persistent hope to receive. The only demand of life is the privilege to love all. -- Swami Chinmayananda • Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. -- Song of Solomon 8:6 (NIV) • Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. -- Lao Tzu • If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing. -- 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 (NIV) • Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good as far as it can be obtained. -- C.S. Lewis • A life devoid of love is a flower blooming in the wilderness, with nobody to enjoy its fragrance. -- Kabir Ji, Gauri Rag (Sikh) INSIDE THIS ISSUE Soliciting Update................................ 2 Recyling Update.................................. 2 Security Remiunders........................... 2 Pets...................................................... 2 Parking................................................ 3 Community Businesses....................... 4 Dryer / Washer.................................... 4 Gym.................................................... 4 Maintenance Corner............................ 5 Dates to Remember............................. 6 Moves & Deliveries............................ 6 A/C Unit.............................................. 6 Page 2 The Minorca Condominium Association, Inc. Soliciting Etiquette We are in a mixed use building and businesses should respect the owners/residents, Commercial Owners are welcome to place flyers in the mail room at the lobby area but should refrain from approaching residents directly regarding their business in the building common areas. Access cards/fobs must be used to gain access to the residential floors from the stairwells. Recycling Center Update Used Batteries & Light Bulbs Can Now Be Discarded In A Designated Recycling Box, Located @ The Recycling Center. Community Projects: • Courtyard Area: The schematic design for the courtyard area has been approved by the City of Coral Gables. Once a Contractor has been selected, we will have renderings placed in the Main Lobby. IN PROGRESS. • Parking Grills: The grills in the 3rd level parking area are being re-painted. IN PROGRESS. • Garage pressure cleaning and re-striping: The 3rd parking garage has been finished and the other floor are in progress. IN PROGRESS. For additional information on any of these projects, please stop by the Management Office. Security Reminders Please remember the main lobby doors lock from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. All guests will have to be authorized prior to gaining access to the building. Check the tele-entry system at the main lobby entrance to make sure your information is accurate. You must press “9” on your phone to give guest access to the main lobby. February 2014 PETS Please remember that tenants are not allowed to have pets inside the units (even if the pet is temporarily visiting). No exceptions will be made. Thank you for your cooperation! Please Remember The Following • Do not let anyone in the parking garage without an access card (especially in a vehicle). The frontdesk will provide parking access once the individuals identity has been verified. • Please be patient… the safety of our community depends on it! • Do not give anyone elevator access that does not have an access card. *direct them to the main lobby. • Call the front-desk if you notice anyone or anything suspicious. February 2014 Page 3 The Minorca Condominium Association, Inc. Trash Chute Etiquette Please do not throw glass items down the chute. Please double bag your trash bags. We have many stains on the carpet due to liquids seeping out of trash bags. Please do not throw cardboard boxes or large items down the trash chute. Cardboard boxes must be flattended and brought down to the dumpster area(s). VISITOR PARKING POLICY Please remember that Visitor Parking Hours are as followsMonday thru Friday 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Expires 3/15/14 Solely reserved for guest/ clients of Commercial Units. Guests of Residential Units may park in your assigned space, if available. If not, they will have to park in the Meters. SENIOR DISCOUNT AVAILABLE BLINDS & SHADES Surfside Dental Associates BLINDS & SHADES FREE FREE WE BEAT ANY ESTIMATE.* FREE SHOP AT HOME SERVICE WE BEAT ANY ESTIMATE BLINDS, SHADES, SHUTTERS General & Cosmetic Dentistry SHOP MEASURING & F R EATEHOME SERVICE& INSTALLATION ANY BRAND, ANY STYLEAll Phases MEASURING of Dentistry: INSTALLATION Including: Home Depot, Loews or ANY South Florida Window Treatment Retailer. Root Canals • Implants • Extractions • Cosmetic Bonding • Bleaching ALL our Blinds carry a Lifetime Warranty (Parts & Labor). FAST SERVICE, LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED! 20% OFF Motorized Shades exp. 5/31/14 must present coupon MOTORIZED SPECIALIST VERTICALS REPAIRED & CLEANED SHADES REPAIRED & CLEANED WE REPAIR ANY VERTICALS, BLINDS & SHADES We Also Do VerticAl trAcks repAireD 305-469-8162 WE SHOW UP! 25 Years in Biz 10% professional courtesy for Condo Residents *VERTICALS REPAIRED CLEANED* Emergency appts. are always available & never *MOTORIZED SPECIALIST* *SHADES REPAIRED & CLEANED* a charge for consultation. (please bring this ad) Edy A. Guerra, D.D.S. WE SHOW UP! 25 years Two Locations: in Biz 305-469-8162 or 954-237-4208 9456 Harding Avenue, Surfside, FL 33154 4011 W. Flagler St. Ste. 506, Miami, FL 33134 Phone (305)866-2626 Fax (305)886-2204 Phone (305)643-1444 Fax (305)643-0447 Page 4 The Minorca Condominium Association, Inc. Community Businesses COMMERCIAL UNITS MUST SUBMIT CURRENT INSURANCE INFORMATION! Suite 101- Ugarte Realty Suite 102- The Unemployed Chef Menus available @ the Front-Desk. Suite 103 - Vacant Suites 104- Velasco Limited Partnership Holdings Suite 105-106- Sugar N’ Spice Parties/Tutoring Suite 107- Allstate Insurance Suite 108- BNZ Enterprises Suite 109- Gagel Law Firm Suite 110- Douglas A. Deam, DMD, PA - Coral Gables Family Dentistry Suites 111-112- Martha Isaac Day Spa Suite 113- Lee Maloff Realty Suite 114-Caribbean American Florida Trading, LLC. Suite 115 – Vacant Suite 116 - Vacant Suite 117- Chabad of Downtown Coral Gables, Inc. Suite 118- Vacant Suite 119- BPA Accounting Suite 120- Poggi Design Suite 201- Dr. Denise Erdem M.D., Internal Medicine Suite 202- StarFund, LLC Suite 203- Baques Accounting & Associates, Inc./The RAAN Companies Suite 205- MGS Consulting Corporation Suite 206- Vacant Suite 207- Newluxe International, Inc. Suite 208- Ciola & Associates CPA P.A./Insurance & Financial Services Suite 210- Marcia Soto, P.A. & Warren R. Trazenfield, P.A. Suite 211- PIL Creative Group Suite 212- Suncoast Construction Group, Inc. Suite 213- Gables Dental Practice-Dr. J. E. Del Valle D.D.S. P.A. Suite 214- Law Offices of Walter A. Reynoso, P.A. Negri, Torres & Figueroa-Contreras, P.A. Suite 215- Cathy Pareito & Associates, Inc. financial Advisors Suite 216- DV Advertising International Suite 217- Touby, Chait & Sicking, P.A., Attorneys at Law February 2014 Dryer Dryer lint must be checked regularly by unit owners/tenants. If you need assistance, please contact the front-desk and our maintenance supervisor will assist you. The association cleans it out once a year (in February) as a courtesy to owners, but residents need to check regularly. Washing Machine/Appliances Please do not overload your washing machine and leave unattended, they can create a leak and will affect the hallways and the unit below. Please be considerate and avoid extra expenses, thank you. Residents please remember to service your appliances regularly. It is the unit owners responsibility to insure that the appliances are maintained and in working order. Never leave appliances unattended while in use. And please check appliances often while it is in use to verify that they are functioning properly. This is to prevent any accidents that might occur that can damage your apartment and/or common areas. GYM: Please wipe down equipment after use. There are Clorox Wipes in the gym area. Thank you. This is very important We have been receiving calls! Please remember to slow down in the parking areas. The speed Limit is 5 mph. Respect the limits! The association is trying to look for ways to reduce speeding. We have many elderly and minor residents. Please call the manager if you have any recommendations. Please report speeding! The views expressed here are not necessarily those of Coastal Group Publications, Inc. (CGP) or its staff. CGP assumes no responsibility for any text or illustrations submitted for publication. February 2014 Page 5 The Minorca Condominium Association, Inc. Maintenance Corner • Balconies: It is the owners’ responsibility to maintain the balcony/terrace in order. Please remove any mold/algae the floor may have. • Smoke Detectors-If you hear your smoke detector beeping, please replace the battery. Is is imperative to have all smoke detectors in working order. • Dryers- Please clean your dryer lint on a regular basis. • Bathrooms- Please clean the drains of your bathtub on a regular basis. If the water is not draining properly, please contact a plumber immediately to clear out the line. • Also, please check the grout in your bathroom around the bathtub. If you notice it is worn out in some areas, please re-grout. This may cause water leaking into the hallway and neighboring units, resulting in property damage. • Balconies –Please remember not to hang towels or clothing from balconies. Only items allowed in balconies/terraces are pool type furniture and plants. • Let’s Conserve- Please turn off lights when exiting gym and restroom areas. • Carpet cleaning – please double bag your trash bag, especially if it contains liquids… it is up to the residents to maintain the carpets clean. • Pets- Please pick up your pet while on condominium property. This will help avoid “accidents” on the carpet and common areas. Pets walking on carpet track in dirt when walking on street, dirt and grassy areas. Constant traffic of pets on carpet only increases staining. • Trash – Please do not leave trash or trash bags outside your unit. Do not leave cardboard boxes in trash room area or parking areas. Cardboard boxes must be walked to dumpster area on Ground Level (by Recycling Area). • Cigarettes- Please do not throw your cigarettes off your balcony. The units below are constantly having cigarettes thrown onto their terraces. Do not leave ash trays with cigarettes on your balconies either. Licensed Contractors Protect yourself and your property, by only using licensed and insured contractors. Make sure anyone you hire are licensed and carry general liability & worker’s compensation insurance. Do not use contractor’s that have exemptions for worker’s compensation. For additional information, please contact front-desk. KITCHEN & BATHROOM REMODELING specializing in condo & apartment interiors 305-865-9005 Jeff Diamond & Anthony Lasorsa Lic. CC#94B500437• CGC031497 Lasorsa Enterprises, Inc. “Your Experienced Handyman” Licensed & Insured General Contractor Remodeling • Installations • Kitchen / Bathroom • New & Resurfaced Cabinets • Cabinets / Vanities • Custom Baseboards / Crown Moldings • Granite / Marble / Mica Counter Tops 40YearBuildingCertificationService • New Ceilings • Popcorn Ceiling Removal • Smooth Ceilings • Ceramic Tile & Marble Installed • Framing, Drywall & Finishes • Plumbing & Electrical Service • Mechanical Service • Doors / Windows • Mirror Installation visit our website: www.enhanceyourhomenow.com •Design & Management Services •Custom Kitchens + Bathrooms OUR SPECIALTY •No Job Too Small •Free Estimates •Service & Quality at Reasonable Prices •Commercial & Residential •Habla Español EST. 1980 15% Off 10% OFF complete kitchen or bathroom remodeling Valid With Coupon. Not To Be Combined With Other Offers. Exp 3/31/2014 Any Service Published monthly at no cost to The Minorca Condominium by Coastal Group Publications, Inc. Contact CGP at T: (305) 981-3503 F: (305) 893-4818 to advertise in one of our newsletters or to get a free newsletter for your property. Persons submitting same agree to do so voluntarily. CGP is indemnified and held harmless from any and all liability arising out of such publication. Coastal Group Publications (305) 981-3503. Page 6 The Minorca Condominium Association, Inc. Dates to Remember FEBRUARY 2013 February 1st- Maintenance Fees Due! *A Late Fee of $25.00 will be posted to your account if payment not received by the 10th. Credit Card Payments accepted online- www. myminorca.com. Click on the left for Online February 7th - Gallery Night @ Coral Gables Downtown…. Visit www.greatgables.com for a complete listing of Coral Gables Events. You can also find trolley map on that site as well. February 2nd- Groundhog Day February 12th- Lincolns Birthday February 14th- St. Valentine’s Day February 21ST - 7th & 8th Floors Fumigation to take place b/w 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Maintenance inspection will be performed in all units. All units will be fumigated, even if we have not received authorization form. February 17TH - President’s Day (Washington’s Birthday) MARCH 2013 March1st- Maintenance Fees Due! *A Late Fee of $25.00 will be posted to your account if payment not received by the 10th. Credit Card Payments accepted online- www. myminorca.com. Click on the left for Online March 3 – Orthodox Lent Begins March 5 – Ash Wednesday March 7th - Gallery Night @ Coral Gables Downtown…. Visit www.greatgables.com for a complete listing of Coral Gables Events. You can also find trolley map on that site as well. March 9th - Daylight Savings Begins March 15th- 1st Floors & Missed Units Floors Fumigation to take place b/w 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Maintenance inspection will be performed in all units. All units will be fumigated, even if we have not received authorization form. March 17th- St. Patrick’s Day March 20th- First Day of Spring *Because the newsletter gets delivered by the 22nd of each month, we will be including important dates for the upcoming month as well. * Check community bulletin boards for upcoming Board Meeting information. Maintenance Personnel Hours Moves/Deliveries & A/C Work only to be scheduled when Maintenance Personnel on Duty: 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. * Break is from 1:00 P.M – 2:00 P.M., so please do not schedule during this time. February 2014 Reminder on Package Policy The association can only accept packages for residents/ owners who have completed their disclaimer form. Packages will not be accepted for guests/visitors. Thank you for your cooperation! Moves & Deliveries 1. All moves and deliveries must be scheduled with the front-desk. There are disclaimer forms and a deposit that must be submitted. 2.Moves and deliveries must be scheduled Monday-Friday between 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. **no exceptions can be made. Please understand this is the only way we can protect our common areas. 3. Moving company must submit insurance information prior to starting. Expecting A Food Delivery? Please notify the front-desk of your expected food delivery. The front-desk will NOT let your delivery be sent up without your authorization. Many times, the call does not go through and food deliveries are turned away. In order to avoid any inconvenience, please call the front-desk. A/C Work Inside Units: Any a/c company performing work on your system must send license and insurance information to front-desk prior to starting work. Information can be faxed to 305.476.1786 or sent via email to [email protected].