quarta-feira, 21 de outubro de 2009

Survey Feedback

General Assembly 20th November 2009


Questionnaire Survey: Results and Follow-up Actions


Following the GA decision in March 2009, the Questionnaire Survey was carried out in June 2009, results analysed in July 2009 and considered by the General Committee and results fed back to co-owners in October.

The response rate was high: some 63% of co-owners replied and the quality of data provided was good. This gives a sound basis for formulation and implementation of developments to meet co-owners’ needs.

Subjects addressed by GA with resulting co-owners’ satisfaction

Over recent years, issues of security, gardens, administrator and Wifi have been discussed by the GA. There is now strong satisfaction with these issues though the Wifi needs to be optimised in some locations.

Subjects addressed by GA where priority action is required

Co-owners feel that:

· Pool furniture should be replaced (23:9 in favour) with a mix of furniture
and no worse quality than existing.
· Better use should be made of the area on the ground floor in the
Reception (25:4 in favour). An upgraded gym (14) and a games area
(13) were requested.
· The TV system should be upgraded (25:8 in favour)
· Possibility of getting a health professional in the health club should be
investigated (14:15 against)
· A bigger and better play area for children should be investigated (noted
in comments)

Subjects addressed by GA where no action is required

· A majority (16:12) of co-owners feel that the pool should not be heated.
· Exactly half are interested in socialising more, indicating that about the
right level has been established.








From the above, therefore, the following are required:

· Urgent replacement of the pool furniture
· Improvement of the downstairs area for better gym and games area
facilities.
· Upgrade the TV system
· Consider getting a professional health club manager
· Consider a bigger / better children’s play area.


The Administrator has considered and costed each of the above which will be discussed under respective agenda items at the GA and financial implications discussed within the budget.

AGM

Invitation to participate in the AGM of Co-owners
Vale dos Pinheiros Condominium


As foreseen under paragraph 5 of article 10 of the Condominium Regulations of Vale dos Pinheiros, the co-owners are invited to the Annual General Meeting, to be held on the 20th November 2009, at 4.00 pm in Vale dos Pinheiros Restaurant, in Quinta do Lago.
In the absence of a quorum, the Assembly is held on second call at 4.15 pm and will validly deliberate by majority of the votes of the co-owners present or represented.

The Agenda will be the following:

The election/ appointment of the Board members of this Assembly;
Presentation, discussion and deliberation of minutes of previous meeting;
Presentation, discussion and deliberation of Health Club area decoration;
Presentation, discussion and deliberation of pool furniture;
Presentation, discussion and deliberation of Pool Regulation;
Presentation, discussion and deliberation of TV Channels/reception and options for upgrade;
Presentation, discussion and deliberation of Gardens maintenance and developments;
Presentation of 2009 Budget versus Spending money;
Presentation, discussion and deliberation of measures to be taken in respect of Reserve Fund and Five Year Plan;
Presentation, discussion and deliberation of Budget 2010;
11. General Assembly and General Committee constituency from Nov 2009;
12. Presentation, discussion and deliberation of changes to Condominium Regulations:
· Debtor`s prohibition of using the facilities at Article 6.2
· Use of units and communal areas at Article 7.1 & 7.2
· Change to an Annual General Assembly Meeting at Article 10.5
· General Committee revised responsibilities at Article 23.2
· Erase Article 28 and consequent re-numeration of Article 29
13. Presentation, discussion and deliberation of Administrator for next two years;
14. To decide on any other matters of interest to the Condominium.
Please find attached:

Pool Regulation proposal
Proposal of changes to Condominium Regulations
Proposal of Budget 2010
Feedback to Co-owners on Survey Results



Note:
If any of the co-owners cannot be present at the General Assembly, another person may be nominated to represent him/her at the General Assembly, For this purpose a proxy must be sent to the Administrator or President of the General Assembly, indicating the name of the delegated person and his/her respective powers (see attached proxy which can be used and must be accompanied by an identification document of the co-owner).

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us.


Quinta do Lago, 20/10/2009




Condominium Administration
(Óscar Cerqueira)

quarta-feira, 24 de junho de 2009

quarta-feira, 1 de abril de 2009

Feedback to the General Committee on the General Assembly Meeting of 27 March 2009

The General Assembly (GA) endorsed all the actions and recommendations of the General Committee (GC) Report, in particular:

The 2008 Accounts were approved.

The insurance for the Condominium for 2009 was agreed as appropriate.

The GC working with the Administrator to reduce outstanding debts was endorsed. Action to recover outstanding debts has been taken by the VdP lawyer.

A small financial allowance for unforeseen maintenance eg drains and other infrastructure, was supported for inclusion in the annual budget.

The need for the Gardens’ Committee to prioritise the zones for development was supported. Detailed direction of Jardim Vista will be essential and the irrigation system should be improved.

The analysis of the TV provision options needs to be finalized with clear recommendations to the November GA Meeting. (There was a leaning towards the Lazer option). Implications on the WIFI should be included.

It was agreed that the TV and WIFI services etc should continue to be maintained to a high standard pending any further decisions.

The questionnaire on co-owners’ views was deemed important and results with implications should be submitted to the November GA meeting.

A regulation on use of the pool was circulated for discussion and agreement at the November GA meeting.

The possibility of convening one annual GA meeting (in March) was strongly supported in principle and a firm proposal was requested for the November 2009 GA meeting.

The next meeting of the GA will be Friday 20 November 2009 at 16.00 hrs at the Clubhouse

I would like to thank all members of the Committee, the Audit and the Gardens Committees for their excellent support and clear report which resulted in an efficient, focused and productive meeting.


George Paulson
27 March 2009

segunda-feira, 2 de março de 2009

General Assembly Invitation

Invitation to the Co-Owners’ General Assembly
Vale dos Pinheiros Condominium


As per article n.º 10, point 5 of the Vale dos Pinheiros Condominium Regulations, we hereby invite the co-owners to the Annual General Assembly to be held on the 27th of March, 2009, at 4 pm. in the Vale dos Pinheiros Restaurant in Quinta do Lago.
If by the designated time of the meeting, the co-owners present do not represent 50% of the total votes, the meeting will be postponed to 4.15 pm., and a second count will be done, and the deliberations will be approved as per majority vote of those present.

The agenda of the General Assembly is as follows:
1) Election of the members of the table of the Assembly;
2) Presentation, discussion and deliberation of the 2008 year-end accounts;
3) Presentation, discussion and deliberation of the Vale dos Pinheiros Garden;
4) Minute nº7 ratification;
5) Discussion of any other matters of interest to the Condominium.

Note:
If any of the co-owners cannot be present at the General Assembly, another person may be nominated to represent him/her at the General Assembly, For this purpose a proxy must be sent to the Administrator or President of the General Assembly, indicating the name of the delegated person and his/her respective powers (see attached proxy which can be used and must be accompanied by an identification document of the co-owner).

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us.
Quinta do Lago, 23/02/2009



Condominium Administration
(Óscar Cerqueira)

sexta-feira, 16 de janeiro de 2009

VALE DOS PINHEIROS SERVICES PACKAGE

In accordance with the suggestion and request of several co-owners the administration negotiated a package of different services with some local companies.

Cleanning Services

Plumbing Services

Carpentry Services

Electrician Services

Tennis Lessons

Other Special Services

Rent-a-Car Special Prices

(ask for the different prices)