2015-93 - Water View News

Water View News
August, 2015
Edition 93
NEWS FROM THE BOARD——Deanna Smythe
Well, we are really into summer mode now! The gardens are looking wonderful—and the front door planters
are absolutely beautiful (thank you Fran and Louise). The ice cream stand across the street is busy—and the
construction on Lakeshore continues! Thanks to Cindy’s relentless badgering of City staff, we seem to have finally gotten a workable stop light installed. Extreme care is still necessary in pedestrians crossing, but the timing is definitely better.
There has been lots of activity in the building with the repair of 11 balconies—very frustrating to say the least,
but necessary says our engineering firm. Some balconies (like mine) had the membrane strip off like an extreme sunburn—all in one piece! The water under the membrane was very bad for the concrete, and in time
would require even more extensive repairs.
Again thanks to Cindy’s persistence, our building has had a meter installed to monitor the ongoing brown-outs
that are causing so many problems with the elevators. PowerStream will report to us shortly on the findings,
and that will give us some ammunition to move forward on rectifying those issues.
There is a new look and hours for our security services. Along with Grand Harbour we have contracted with
GemStar to provide future service. Our building has extended some hours for the safety of our residents. It will
take several weeks to get to know our new guards, but you will be pleased to know that one of our popular past
guards have been hired by GemStar and will be back onsite serving us.
There was quite a kafuffle about the new elevator rule that that board had passed. So much so that we immediately rescinded the rule and are going back to the drawing board. There are very good reasons for implementing this change but we failed to adequately communicate those reasons to the residents. We will revisit the issue and take all comments into consideration and then call an information meeting to present our recommendations.
The change room repairs have not started yet. As the engineers have moved forward with their planning, they
have found the work would be much more extensive than first thought. They are now looking at other alternatives and we should hear shortly.
Please take a look at the Utilities Summary from 2010 to 2015. It is obvious that our replacing lights with LEDs
in the hallways and the reduction of lighting in the garage have paid off. We are investigating the benefits to
upgrading the rest of the property and will present our findings to you at a later date. Now to tackle the gas and
water!
This year there will be three openings on our Board. We will be happy to talk to anyone who has the time and
interest in joining the board—it is challenging, interesting and rewarding.
Water View News
August, 2015
Edition 93
NEWS FROM THE BOARD—Continued
SOME INTERESTING UTILITIES FACTS
April 2010
April 2011
Year/Year
Gas
$52,217
Gas
$56,439
$4,222
Hydro
$62,884
Hydro
$78,331
$15,447
Water
$23,893
Water
$22,246
-$1,647
TOTAL
$138,995
Total
$157,016
$18,021
April 2012
Year/Year
April 2013
Year/Year
Gas
$44,744
-$11,695
Gas
$47,651
$2,907
Hydro
$65,322
-$13,009
Hydro
$58,177
-$7,145
Water
$29,789
$7,543
Water
$32,102
$2,313
Total
$139,855
-$17,161
Total
$137,930
-$1,925
April 2014
Year/Year
Gas
$59,078
$11,427
Hydro
$55,510
-$2,667
Water
$34,048
$1,946
Total
$148,636
$10,706
April 2015
Year/Year
2010 vs 2015
Gas
$68,891
$9,813
$16,674
Hydro
$54,501
-$1,009
-$8,383
Water
$37,820
$3,772
$13,927
Total
$161,012
$12,376
$22,017
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PROPERTY MANAGER REPORT………….. Cindy Beaudoin
Balcony Membrane Work: Please note that the dust from the balcony grinding and removal of the old membrane
may blow onto other balconies. We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your patience. The workmen
should be finished with the removal of the old membranes this week and will commence with applying the new membranes.
Exit Doors on Terrace: When using the doors on the third floor terrace, please make sure they are locked when
you are leaving the area. This helps keep are building secure.
Recycle Room/Paint Cans: with paint inside cannot be dropped off in the Recycle Room. Please take them to the
Paint Recycle Depot located at Barrie Land Fill or Lowes Canada. However, Jeff can dispose of empty paint cans.
Disposal of Large Items: Any large items should not be placed in the Recycle Room. Please arrange for a company to pick up any unwanted items. Such companies as the Habitat for Humanity Restore, Just Junk and/or Salvation Army
may pick up your unwanted items.
Security Company: Please note, on July 15, 2015 we switched security guard companies to Gemstar Security. The
new hours for security is 9:00 pm to 5:00 am.
Kempenfest Weekend Reminder: The Board and Management have arranged for extra security guard coverage
during this time as well as having a guard at the front of the building checking cars as they come through the entrance. If
you have over-night guests please remember to register their cars. Also, the 2nd entrance will be blocked off. Please use
the front entrance to enter and exit the property. Have a great long weekend!
Vacation for Staff: Jeff Carrick – Superintendent will be away from: August 3, 2015 to August 10, 2015. John Cumming
will be covering for Jeff while he is away. He will be holding the Water View cell phone and can be reached by calling –
705-725-2200.
Karrie Walls – Housekeeper will be away from: August 27, 2015 to Sept. 2, 2015. If you need to book the Guest Suite
please call the Management Office.
Guest Suite Booking: The Guest Suite has been booked solid through the summer months. The only available
weekend for Guest Suite A is August 29 th to 31st, 2015. There are some dates still available during the week, please call
Karrie to check on availability.
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Questions or concerns please feel free to contact the board.
Deanna, Marinus, Gerry, Jeff & Diane
Water View Board
President: Deanna Smythe, Suite 708
Vice President/Secretary: Gerry Noble, Suite 302
Vice President/Secretary: Marinus Logtenberg, Suite 1410
Treasurer: Diane Rowat-Walton, Suite 1509
Director: Jeff Brook, PH 09
Email: [email protected]
WATERVIEW SOCIAL COMMITTEE
Chair: rotates Secretary: Sue South Co-Treasurers: Paul Armstrong & Arlene Doughton
Members: Annette Faulkner, Fran Sutton, Joe Jesson, Dorothy Jesson, Louise Hill, Flora Hutton
The July 1st BBQ was an overwhelming success with 70 residents attending. Everyone enjoyed the afternoon and there
has been many rave reviews. Thank you everyone for your support.
On July 21st at coffee morning, we held a small birthday party for Ann Cromb's 80th birthday. Ann was very surprised
and enjoyed the morning very much. Please let the Social Committee know if anyone is going to be celebrating a milestone birthday as we would like to continue the tradition.
On Saturday, August 15th at coffee morning, we will be celebrating Helen Smith's 98th birthday. Everyone is welcome to
join us in wishing Helen the very best on her VERY special day.
Wednesday, August 19th will be our Beach Party Pot Luck Dinner. Please watch the elevators & mail room for posters of
this event.
We would like to take a moment to thank that hardworking group known as "The Water View Social Committee".
Canada Day was the latest in a line of amazing, successful and fun events planned and run for the enjoyment of all
who participated. These events do not simply "happen" - planning all to the last detail shows when all runs so effortlessly.
We think we speak for most in saying a big thank you to you all,
Mary McDonald and Sally Elston
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Water View Activities
Coffee Club: Meets everyday except Sunday in the Condo Room. 9:15-11:00 am
TV Committee: Watch for movie notices in the elevator.
Any movie ideas contact Mike Ross at 705 719-9311.
Bid Euchre: Tuesday and Wednesday in the Condo Room. Begins at 7:00 pm.
Board/Card Games: Cribbage, Aggravation, or whatever your favourite is, Thursday 2pm.
(Board games are on hold until the fall.)
Aqua-Fit: Join us in the pool. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 -9:00 am.
Tai Chi: Wednesday at 11 am
Pea Pool: Tuesday at 7:30 pm
Library Committee: Please continue to make use of the great books available in our library.
Remember the library will be closed during the change room renovations.
Jean Hughes, Lenore Logtenberg, Joy Surgenor, Linda Lewis, Faye Hamilton
Pub Night: 1st and 3rd Friday of the month
A digital version of our Newsletter is available via email. If you would like to help us save some
paper please contact Deanna at [email protected] to get added to the digital list.
Important Contact Numbers
24 Hour Emergency: 705-725-2200
911 if Police, fire or ambulance are required
Management Office
Cindy Beaudoin, Property Manager or Janette Kingswell, Assistant 705-725-1569
Email: [email protected]
Superintendent: Jeff Carrick 705-725-2200 (or to book elevator)
Housekeeper: Karrie Walls 705-715-7181 (or to book condo room or guest suite)
Brookfield Condominium Management After Hours 416-354-1999
Shared Facilities Manager, Hassey Management: Sheri Adams 705-737-9595 x 304
Cindy or Janette 705 725-1569
Jeff 705 725-2200
Karri 705 715-7181
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SOLD OUT
Both buses for Newsies and Kinky Boots on August 26 and October 28th are sold out. Stand-by waiting lists are
available through Hamilton Tours if you are interested. Call them directly, 705 881-2011 and take your chances.
Hamilton Tours will have 2 more trips in early December for Kinky Boots before it closes. Paul Armstrong suggests
you call Hamilton Tours directly if you are interested as he is not organizing any other trips this year.
Canada Day BBQ
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July, 2015
Happy 80th Birthday Ann!
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A first for Water View. Sally installed a walk in tub and threw a party to celebrate!
Balcony Work and Road Work
Pile Driving. December 2013
Building bridges
Lights and curbs.
July2015
Water View Fire Drill
Thank you to our decorating committee for keeping our building always looking so beautiful.
Our most senior resident turns 98
next month! Happy Birthday Helen!
Summer finally arrived.
Weeding the Marina
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