[200William-EC SP67851] Dog Bylaw.

Matt Perkins matt at spectrum.com.au
Mon Dec 8 10:52:17 EST 2014


Hi All,
  Pia informs me that we have a quorum for the vote to go ahead by 
proxy's. Good news. We should have a result on this once and for all on 
Wednesday.

Matt.

On 3/12/2014 6:27 pm, Ed Sainsbury wrote:
> Yes, happy for that to happen.
>
> Edward
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> On 3 Dec 2014, at 4:22 pm, Matt Perkins <matt at spectrum.com.au 
> <mailto:matt at spectrum.com.au>> wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>>  Pia informs me that we are not on tract to getting a quorum for the 
>> paper meeting. It seems that only 4 owners have returned their proxy 
>> papers.  I note that the owner of 602 is one of the people that have 
>> not voted.
>>
>> With your permission I would like to forward a reminder letter from 
>> the EC reminding everyone to get their proxy's in for the vote. Pia 
>> has said that STM can distribute it.
>>
>> What do you all think.
>>
>> Matt
>>
>>
>>
>> On 30/09/2014 6:26 am, Rob Willett wrote:
>>> Hi there
>>>
>>> I concur with Brook.
>>>
>>> Some of you might be aware, with EC’s in the past, I have been quiet 
>>> adamant in not allowing animals in the building.
>>>
>>> I am an animal lover. Hopelessly so.
>>>
>>> My disagreement in the past has always been based on cruelty to 
>>> animals. Dogs, cats, etc are naturally outside creatures. They love 
>>> the grass on their feet, they love killing other creatures, they are 
>>> outdoors beings, they like sniffing other dogs asses and pissing 
>>> everywhere to stake their territory. They catch mice and rats and 
>>> eat other dead animals. It’s natural. It’s what they do. So, 
>>> personally I think it’s cruel to keep animals locked up in the 
>>> confines of a concrete jungle. They also have immune systems very 
>>> different to humans so they don’t need the warmth of carpet or 
>>> heating or a-c in summer. They need water and to be fed. They need 
>>> mud and dirt. They need a park to catch balls. They need trees to 
>>> climb to kill native animals.
>>>
>>> So as long as we the majority don’t mind smelling cats piss and dog 
>>> odour in a “prestige” building, finding the odd dead rat or bird, I 
>>> agree to vote with the majority. This is after all the selfish 21st 
>>> Century and if it helps one owner sell an apartment for a good 
>>> price, I reluctantly agree.
>>>
>>> Regards
>>>
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>>> On 28 Sep 2014, at 10:17 pm, Brook Beves <brookbeves at bigpond.com 
>>> <mailto:brookbeves at bigpond.com>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Pia
>>>>
>>>> Thanks again for your prompt attention and suggestions for 
>>>> inclusion in a By-Law amendment relating to animals.
>>>>
>>>> I support an amendment to the By Laws allowing pets, specifically 
>>>> dogs to live within the Strata Scheme, subject ofcourse to strict 
>>>> controls by their owners.
>>>>
>>>> Many thanks
>>>>
>>>> Brook
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>> *From:*ec-bounces at 200william.com <mailto:ec-bounces at 200william.com> 
>>>> [mailto:ec-bounces at 200william.com] *On Behalf Of *Pia Cunningham
>>>> *Sent:* Monday, 29 September 2014 10:07 AM
>>>> *To:* 'Matt Perkins'; ec at 200william.com <mailto:ec at 200william.com>
>>>> *Subject:* Re: [200William-EC SP67851] Dog Bylaw.
>>>>
>>>> Good Morning all,
>>>>
>>>> Below is a by law I have just created for another one of my 
>>>> schemes. Let me know if this is acceptable:
>>>>
>>>> *THAT*The Owners Strata Plan No. 79088 (the “Owners Corporation”) 
>>>> by SPECIAL RESOLUTION, pursuant to Section 47 of the /Strata 
>>>> Schemes Management Act 199/6 (the “Act”), make an ammendement to by 
>>>> law 16 in the following terms:
>>>>
>>>> (a) A Proprietor of the Community Parcel may bring onto the 
>>>> Community Parcel:
>>>>
>>>> (1) one small cat or one small dog (other than an excluded dog); 
>>>> and/or
>>>>
>>>> (2) one small caged bird; and/or
>>>>
>>>> (3) one small tank of fish.
>>>>
>>>> An excluded dog means;
>>>>
>>>> (1) a pit bull terrier;
>>>>
>>>> (2) an American pit bull terrier;
>>>>
>>>> (3) a dogo argentino;
>>>>
>>>> (4) a Japanese tosa;
>>>>
>>>> (5) any other outcross;
>>>>
>>>> (6) any dog prohibited from importation into Australia by the 
>>>> Commonwealth Government;
>>>>
>>>> (7) an unregistered or dangerous dog under legislation; and
>>>>
>>>> (8) any dog weighing in excess of 12 kilograms.
>>>>
>>>> (b) Where a Proprietor brings an animal onto the Community Parcel, 
>>>> the Proprietor is liable to all proprietors and other persons 
>>>> lawfully on the Community Parcel for any noise which is
>>>>
>>>> disturbing to an extent which is unreasonable and any damage to or 
>>>> loss of property or injury to any person caused by the animal
>>>>
>>>> (c) A proprietor that brings an animal onto the Community Parcel 
>>>> accepts the following obligations:
>>>>
>>>> (1) clean up all excrement or refuse left on Common Property by the 
>>>> animal;
>>>>
>>>> (2) monitor the noise from the pet, ensuring they do not 
>>>> unreasonably cause annoyance or disturbance to neighbours
>>>>
>>>> (3) Acknowledge that I/we shall be liable for any damage to common 
>>>> property caused by the pet and shall pay the Owners Corporation 
>>>> immediately for any costs incurred in rectifying this damage
>>>>
>>>> (4) ensure all animals are on a leash, caged or otherwise contained 
>>>> and under control when on Common Property and must be accompanied 
>>>> by the proprietor.
>>>>
>>>> (5) maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation at all 
>>>> times, cleaning and disposing of any animal waste within the lot or 
>>>> common property
>>>>
>>>> (6) Accept responsibility for costs for a common property pest 
>>>> spray if the pet has attracted fleas
>>>>
>>>> (7) maintain a high standard of preventative health care e.g. flea 
>>>> and worm treatment
>>>>
>>>> (8) keep the pet under control at all times within the lot or 
>>>> common property
>>>>
>>>> (9) register the pet with building management and provide to 
>>>> building management
>>>>
>>>> (10) Acknowledge that the consent of the Owners Corporation 
>>>> operates in respect of the nominated pet only and that any change 
>>>> of pet must be the subject of a separate application
>>>>
>>>> (11) Understand that dogs of a prohibited breed or declared 
>>>> dangerous must not be kept or brought onto the lot or common property.
>>>>
>>>> (12) must provide a picture of the pet to the managing agent and 
>>>> building manager
>>>>
>>>> (13) must provide to the managing agent and building manager the 
>>>> name of the pet
>>>>
>>>> (14 ) must provide to the managing agent and building manager 
>>>> registration number with council
>>>>
>>>> (d). A visitor or invitee of an Owner or Occupier is not permitted 
>>>> to bring an animal into the complex without first obtaining written 
>>>> permission from the Executive Committee.
>>>>
>>>> (e). Acknowledge that in the event of a breach of this agreement 
>>>> the Owners Corporation may withdraw any consent it has given me for 
>>>> the keeping of a pet
>>>>
>>>> The Managing Agent be authorised to register this by-law on behalf 
>>>> of the Owners Corporation affix the common seal in accordance with 
>>>> section 238 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996.
>>>>
>>>> Should you have any queries regarding the above, please do not 
>>>> hesitate to contact me.
>>>>
>>>> Have a nice day,
>>>>
>>>> **
>>>>
>>>> *Pia Cunningham*
>>>>
>>>> Strata Manager and
>>>> Company Title Manager
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>>>> *From:*ec-bounces at 200william.com <mailto:ec-bounces at 200william.com> 
>>>> [mailto:ec-bounces at 200william.com] *On Behalf Of *Matt Perkins
>>>> *Sent:* Monday, 29 September 2014 9:59 AM
>>>> *To:* ec at 200william.com <mailto:ec at 200william.com>
>>>> *Subject:* [200William-EC SP67851] Dog Bylaw.
>>>>
>>>> Hi Pia el all,
>>>>  Some of you may be aware that Di from 602 has been calling people 
>>>> requesting the EC submit a bylaw at the next GM that allows dogs to 
>>>> be allowed in 200 William Street.
>>>> I know some of you will have have passionate views about this bylaw 
>>>> as will the wider owners. If such a Bylaw was up for consideration 
>>>> I would like to discuss the ground rules for such a law. Di has 
>>>> suggested that the law be made that pets would be allowed subject 
>>>> to permission by the owners corp.
>>>>
>>>> I would vote in favor at an AGM for allowing dogs in the building 
>>>> providing the bylaw ad the following requirements. My requirements 
>>>> are safety relayed. As I have a small child and there are others in 
>>>> the building with children. I believe Safety is paramount.
>>>> /
>>>> Pet's would be allowed in 200 William as approved by the owners 
>>>> corporation.
>>>>
>>>> The owners corporation could not approve Dogs that have been deemed 
>>>> by any council to be A Dangerous Dog, Guard Dog, Menacing Dog or a 
>>>> Restricted breed. (An American Pit Bull for example)
>>>>
>>>> Dogs must be restrained at all times by a _lead_ and have fitted a 
>>>> _muzzle_ at all times while on common property.
>>>>
>>>> I have a good understanding of dogs and  am a bit of a dog lover 
>>>> myself and have had dogs until I moved into an apartment.  These 
>>>> requirements are not overly restrictive but protect innocents from 
>>>> anyone that would recklessly use a dog to frighten or intimidate 
>>>> others or just negligently select a dog that was inappropriate for 
>>>> an apartment.
>>>> /
>>>> Providing these requirements were met I would be in favor of a 
>>>> proposing such a bylaw.
>>>>
>>>> It would be horrifying to be stuck in a lift with an American 
>>>> Pitbull and and your child.  What are your thoughts.
>>>>
>>>> Matt.
>>>>
>>>>
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