[200William-EC SP67851] Special Levy? What special levy?

Rob Willett rob at robadda.com
Sun Nov 23 18:57:15 EST 2014


Thanks for clarifying Matt. Sounds good

ROB








On 23 Nov 2014, at 8:50 am, Matt Perkins <matt at spectrum.com.au> wrote:

> It was discussed at the EC meeting after the EGM. I have not seen minutes of those. It may have been more of an informal discussion rather then an official meeting I suspect. So likely no minutes. It might be best if you discuss with Dave what your position will be. You will not get a vote each like an EC meeting. It will go to entitlement units. So both of you will need to form a mutual position and vote for your partnership. 
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> During the presentation by the Upgrades committee Ed & Rowan told us that a Levy would be required to complete the upgrade. Ed presented figures to that end. 
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> He has not given us the final figures as yet. But it was the consensus of the EC that were in attendance that we would support a Levy.  The presentation was informative and gave info on the amount of value it would add to our property. 
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> This is how the process will go forward. 
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> a) Ed will give us final figures for the proposed levy. 
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> b) A Paper meeting will be held for the EC where the members of the EC will vote to call a Paper EGM to propose the special levy.  If at that time the EC do not vote to put it to the rest of the owners. It will go no further. 
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> c) If the EC agree. Pia will send a paper meeting out to all owners asking them to vote on the new levy.  
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> I suggest that if we can not form an opinion regarding the levy in the next week we go ahead and do the paper EGM regarding the pet bylaw as to not delay it further. 
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> On 23/11/2014 4:40 pm, Rob Willett wrote:
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>> Hi all, 
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>> I noticed at the foot of the email below a mention of yet another special levy pertaining to the renovation. 
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>> There is no mention of this on the minutes of the last meeting. 
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>> When we initiated this idea of considering updating the lobby, my recollection is that we would go ahead with the renovation on the basis of using existing funds available. ie; no special levies
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>> We already have some of the highest strata fees I know of for a building of our nature and facilities and I personally would be very much against any special levies. 
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>> I would however consider balancing our books and cutting back in other areas before mandating another special levy. 
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>> Thanks, ROB
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>> On 23 Nov 2014, at 5:34 am, Matt Perkins <matt at spectrum.com.au> wrote:
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>>> Hi All,
>>> Sorry I have been M.I.A for a few weeks. I have been busy at work and also My Son has been unwell and between the both I have been flat out.
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>>> As promised after last meeting I have prepared a modified bylaw that goes to address concerns of some owners and residents of the building that are unconformable around dogs or may have a medical impediment to us keeping pets in the building.
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>>> As I said on the day Im generaly in favor of pets. But I wanted to make sure the greater good was served rather then one person. You will find I will always act in this way.
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>>> To that end I enclose the attached bylaw. It has the changes we spoke about in the meeting which include removing the dog size restriction and allowing two pets. It also adds a size to fish tanks which will prevent serous damage to the building in case of a breach/leak.
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>>> For nervous people I have added two steps. One that the pet never be allowed to enter/exit via Level E. That way people can always travel via E and never be bailed up by a dog. Also I have added a line where people with pet's in the lifts are required to in effect Give way to a nervous person. That is if someone is in a lift and a person with a dog goes to get in, The person without the dog always has the rite to ask the person to take the next lift.
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>>> I have also given the EC blanket power to reject any particular dog that is considered dangerous. I think these changes are all fair and I would have no problem voting yes for this. Note that Pia could do this monday and send it out. It's my opinion that within the minimum statute time period the building would be pet Friendly.
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>>> Ed Could you follow up with the final figures for the Special Levy that will allow us to do the renovation. Once that's in Pia can send out the details and get it ratified.
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>>> I suggest we send some background letter with it that spells out the need for the Special Levy and perhaps show's some of Rowan's Ideas.
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>>> Kind Regards
>>> Matt
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>>> 
>>> _----- PROPOSED BYLAW -----_
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>>> MOTION 3
>>> By Law 16 – Pets
>>> THAT The Owners Strata Plan No. 67851 (the “Owners Corporation”) by SPECIAL RESOLUTION, pursuant to Section 47 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 (the “Act”), make an amendment to by law 16 in the following terms:
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>>> (a) A Proprietor of the Community Parcel may bring onto the Community Parcel:
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>>> (1) No more then two cat(s) or no more then two dog(s) (other than an excluded dog); and/or
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>>> (2) one caged bird; and/or
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>>> (3) one tank of fish not exceeding 100L .
>>> 
>>> An excluded dog means;
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>>> (1) a pit bull terrier;
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>>> (2) an American pit bull terrier;
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>>> (3) a dogo argentino;
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>>> (4) a Japanese tosa;
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>>> (5) any other outcross;
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>>> (6) any dog prohibited from importation into Australia by the Commonwealth Government;
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>>> (7) an unregistered or dangerous dog under legislation; and
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>>> (8) any dog as determined by the executive committee
>>> 
>>> 
>>> (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
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>>> (c) A proprietor that brings an animal onto the Community Parcel accepts the following obligations:
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>>> (1) clean up all excrement or refuse left on Common Property by the animal;
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>>> (2) monitor the noise from the pet, ensuring they do not unreasonably cause annoyance or disturbance to neighbours
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>>> (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
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>>> (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.
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>>> (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
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>>> (6) Accept responsibility for costs for a common property pest spray if the pet has attracted fleas
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>>> (7) maintain a high standard of preventative health care e.g. flea and worm treatment
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>>> (8) keep the pet under control at all times within the lot or common property
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>>> (9) register the pet with building management and provide to building management
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>>> (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
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>>> (11) Understand that dogs of a prohibited breed or declared dangerous must not be kept or brought onto the lot or common property.
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>>> (12) must provide a picture of the pet to the managing agent and building manager
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>>> (13) must provide to the managing agent and building manager the name of the pet
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>>> (14 ) must provide to the managing agent and building manager registration number with council
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>>> (15) insure that any pet enter or exit the building via the level 6 entrance or via a car park or fire escape entrance. For the avoidance of doubt no pet’s shall use the Level E main entry.
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>>> (16) Give way and vacate the lift to any person who is not comfortable sharing the lift with the pet on request of the uncomfortable person.
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>>> (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.
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>>> (e). Acknowledge that in the event of a breach of this agreement the Owners Corporation may withdraw any consent it has given 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.
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>>> <Pets bylaw.pages.zip>_______________________________________________
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