[200William-EC] Levy increase for 2014 - strata plan 67851

[Diana Dennison]

Hi All,

I agree with Rob that we should meet again to discuss these extravagant
levies and see what we can do about reducing them.

Di


On 1 July 2013 13:53, Rob Willett <rob at robadda.com> wrote:

> Hey Maxine
>
> I think if we look at it again in detail and make considered decisions
> based on the accuracy of the funds we should be OK to leave the Levies
> where they are. We may need to reduce budgets in small areas here and
> there. But let's see what happens after all EC members have a say.
>
> Thanks again
>
> ROB
>
>
> On 01/07/2013, at 1:49 PM, Maxine Wickey <mwickey at stratatitle.com.au>
> wrote:
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> Hi Rob,****
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> I am just concerned that the EC are going to reduce the Administration
> budget which as I discussed in the meeting we can’t as this is the day to
> day running of the building and there have been increases. ****
>
> Realistically the only room for movement is within the Sinking Fund.****
>
> Regards,****
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> *From:* ec-bounces at 200william.com [mailto:ec-bounces at 200william.com] *On
> Behalf Of *Rob Willett
> *Sent:* Monday, 1 July 2013 1:47 PM
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> *To:* ec at 200william.com ec at 200william.com
> *Subject:* Re: [200William-EC] Levy increase for 2014 - strata plan 67851*
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> Hi Max****
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> Understand. ****
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> I am flying away on Tuesday afternoon so if we the EC can meet without
> Maxine, decide on an agreed budget and then forward the recommendations to
> Maxine so we can then call an EGM within 2 weeks. ****
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> Everyone on board? ****
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> Many thanks ****
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> ROB****
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> On 01/07/2013, at 1:45 PM, Maxine Wickey <mwickey at stratatitle.com.au>
> wrote:****
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> Hi All,****
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> I am only available Tuesday evening – I already have other meetings
> scheduled.****
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> Regards,****
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> *From:* ec-bounces at 200william.com [mailto:ec-bounces at 200william.com] *On
> Behalf Of *Rob Willett
> *Sent:* Monday, 1 July 2013 1:42 PM
> *To:* ec at 200william.com ec at 200william.com
> *Subject:* [200William-EC] Levy increase for 2014 - strata plan 67851****
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> That's what I thought Matt, can everyone let me know if cool to meet next
> Monday night in the lobby at Marquis? Maybe 6pm? or 6.30 if 6 is too early
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> *From: *Matt Perkins <matt at spectrum.com.au>****
> *Subject: Re: [200William-EC] Levy increase for 2014 - strata plan 67851**
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> *Date: *1 July 2013 1:38:44 PM AEST****
> *To: *ec at 200william.com****
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> Hi All,
>  If it is the consensuses that a new budget is needed. The budget should
> be proposed prior to the EGM being called.  That is we need to come up with
> a new budget (or perhaps a few versions of a new budget)
>
> Put them all in motion's and then vote at an EGM about which amended
> budget  should pass. You do not have an EGM to talk about a budget.
> Perhaps we can hold a meeting of the EC and discuss a new amended budget
> that could be voted on at a future EGM.
>
> Matt.
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> On 1/07/13 1:14 PM, Brook Beves wrote:****
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> I also support an EGM to discuss and resolve this issue.****
> Please note for the purpose of an EGM date, I am interstate until Sunday 7
> th July 2013.****
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> Regards,****
> Brook Beves****
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> *From:* ec-bounces at 200william.com [mailto:ec-bounces at 200william.com<ec-bounces at 200william.com>
> ] *On Behalf Of *Maxine Wickey
> *Sent:* Monday, 1 July 2013 12:17 PM
> *To:* 'Rob Willett'; ec at 200william.com ec at 200william.com
> *Subject:* Re: [200William-EC] Levy increase for 2014 - strata plan 67851*
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> Hi Rob,****
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> For this to happen an EGM would need to be called.****
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> Regards,****
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> ] *On Behalf Of *Rob Willett
> *Sent:* Monday, 1 July 2013 12:14 PM
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> *Subject:* [200William-EC] Levy increase for 2014 - strata plan 67851****
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> Thanks Maxine for the explanation. I am not sure it was clear that the
> actual levies would increase because of the budgets. Having said that I
> would like to propose we meet again to discuss the budgets and reallocate (
> reduce ) in areas where we can ) so we can get the levies back to the level
> they were. Quite frankly, the building of this type does not warrant such
> extravagant fees as there are no facilities ( pool / doormen / gym etc )
> Equally, it would appear we are subsidising the Commercial owners quite
> heavily and maybe it is time for this to be addressed. Could we please have
> a vote on whether we need to re-meet to discuss the budgets ****
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> Many thanks ****
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> *From: *Maxine Wickey <mwickey at stratatitle.com.au>****
> *Subject: Re: [200William-EC] Levy increase for 2014 - strata plan 67851**
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> *Date: *1 July 2013 10:18:55 AM AEST****
> *To: *"'Diana Dennison'" <didee.cd at gmail.com>, CSCL <cscl at optusnet.com.au>
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> *Cc: *"<ec at 200william.com>" <ec at 200william.com>****
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> Dear Committee,****
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> The levy that was discussed at the AGM was:****
>  ****
> Administration          $213,000.00 plus GST****
> Sinking                   $  38,147.77 plus GST****
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> The previous year was:****
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> Administration          $196,000.00 plus GST****
> Sinking                   $   5,000.00 plus GST****
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> The Administration has increased due to the levy contributions to the BMC
> as electricity costs and insurance costs have increased.****
>  ****
> The Sinking amount was adopted as per what the sinking fund plan
> proposed.  It was discussed that last year we only contributed to the
> sinking fund $5,000.00 and I advised that we have to propose what the
> sinking fund plan has stated but it is up to the owners corporation as to
> whether you adopt that amount, which was passed at the meeting.****
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> It was discussed that painting will need to be done in the next few years
> and that the funds need to be built up for this rather than raising special
> levies.****
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> Regards,****
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> *From:* ec-bounces at 200william.com [mailto:ec <ec>-bounces at 200william.com]
> *On Behalf Of *Diana Dennison
> *Sent:* Sunday, 30 June 2013 7:23 PM
> *To:* CSCL
> *Cc:* <ec at 200william.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [200William-EC] Levy increase for 2014 - strata plan 67851*
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> I too was shocked, but could it include the sinking levy contribution?
> Remember a couple of years ago when we had all those extra amounts to pay
> for just that?****
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> Di
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> On 30/06/2013, at 3:56 PM, "CSCL" <cscl at optusnet.com.au> wrote:****
>
> Hello All,****
> I ran into Rob this afternoon and questioned why we had received levy
> increases for the quarter June 1 through August 31.  To my knowledge, we
> did not pass a motion at the AGM to increase the levy charges from June 1.
> ****
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> Maxine, I received my levies, for the period above, in the mail on Tuesday
> and noted a sizeable increase for each of my lots.  Would you please
> explain why the levy increase was made.  The actual total Admin charge for
> the year ending 28/02/13 was $250,464.79, whereas the budget for the year
> ending 28/02/14 is only $214,027.****
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> Thank you and regards,
> Craig Laforest****
> Apt 601****
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