[200William-EC SP67851] Planter Boxes Level 7

[Rob Willett]

Mr LaForest,

I refer to your recent email and specifically the paragraph: 
> When will the EC talk to this man and make him understand that we are entitled to an honest response from him and not have us waste our money unnecessarily with cover-up jobs?  It's outrageous that I have to, once again, wait another further 6 months to have repairs made.
> 
The “this man” referred to is the Building Manager of Marquis, George Ziri, and has been so for many years. And will continue be. George is a trusted and well-respected provider of maintenance services to our building and our Strata Plan and will continue to be so. Every one he works with and comes into contact with has nothing but praise for his work and the quality of it. He has been available to us probably more than the agreement allows for because he and his business take pride in their workmanship. George, has, does and continues to have the full confidence of the EC. 

Referring to our Building Manger as “this man” and effectively calling him a liar is not conducive to a professional relationship. You have also accused him of "wasting money”. Please cease and desist. 

Frankly, and I think I speak for others on the EC, we are sick and tired of your constant abusive emails, your tirades at all hours of the day and night and your verbal attacks on the integrity of our Building Manager. We’re all grown-ups, we all lead busy lives, we don’t need it. So stop it. 

If you any matters relating to the building, please place all requests through the Strata Manager, Maxine Wickey. 

In the meantime, I think an apology from you to George Ziri is in order. 

ROB WILLETT 





On 2 Jul 2014, at 12:13 am, Craig Laforest <craigstephenlaforest at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello Matt,
> 
> When will those members of the EC (with greatest respect) realize that this Property Manager is saying one thing face-to-face and then telling the EC another?
> 
> This morning I had a witness to the conversation between George and myself and George stated emphatically that it was most probably the water dripping through the plant membrane from the water sprinklers up on level 7 and recommended lowering the volume of water.  Now he states the problem is the railings.
> 
> We have had water leaking from above onto my terrace and overhead since 2010 when the membrane went in and a pressure test was done.  The dripping continued.  The damage below has been painted over every time by George's contractor, without the problem being sourced.  I also personally saw the railings were sealed at that time.
> 
> You'll also remember in his initial report about water entering my apartment that it was coming from the bathroom in the gym (and he wrote a report to this effect sent to Maxine!).  Now he believes it's coming from the wall outside on deck 7!  I brought this up this morning and he stated he didn't even want to discuss that particular matter.
> 
> When will the EC talk to this man and make him understand that we are entitled to an honest response from him and not have us waste our money unnecessarily with cover-up jobs?  It's outrageous that I have to, once again, wait another further 6 months to have repairs made.
> 
> I understand that you are not an expert in these matters Matt, however as my only link to the EC, request that you make a visit to my property so that I can show you the problem first hand.  We are simply not receiving truthful information from George.  Please phone me on 0409 323 585.
> 
> 
> Thank you and regards,
> Craig
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Matt Perkins [mailto:matt at spectrum.com.au]
> Sent: Wednesday, 2 July 2014 3:47 PM
> To: Craig Laforest
> Subject: Planter Boxes Level 7
> 
> Hi Craig,
> 
>   The building manager has reported back to the EC regarding the planter boxes and the dripping water. He does not believe the planter boxes are leaking as it was tested back in 2010.
> 
> He believes that the calcification build up on the surface is a result of water within the masonry wall which is entering through the railing.
> 
> He will be arranging for the railings to be sealed so as water can not get into the masonry wall and then have the surface cleaned so as water
> 
> egress can be monitored.   He also indicated that it is likely to take
> 
> up to 6 months for the wall to completely dry out internally.
> 
> To facilitate this the buxus hedges will need to be significantly reduced in high or removed.
> 
> I will reply with a time line for the work once quotes have been received and approved by the EC
> 
> Kind Regards
> 
> Matt
> 
> 
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