The Mews Council of Owners
147 Charles Street
West Perth
Minutes of meeting held on January 13th 2016 commencing at 18:00
(at “The Mews” 147 Charles Street West Perth)
Record of Attendance:
- Mr S. Mailey
- Ms S. Saunders
- Ms J. Millington (via conference call)
- Mr D. Hawkins
Proxies:
- None
Apologies for Absence:
- None
Quorum:
- A Quorum was Present with all council members in attendance.
General Business:
Appointment of positions of office
- The following council members were nominated for positions of office.
- Chairperson : D. Hawkins (unanimously supported)
- Secretary : S. Mailey (unanimously supported)
- Treasurer : S. Saunders (unanimously supported)
Secretary be granted approval for limited expenditure without council approval
- Mr Mailey explained to the council the need for the secretary to be able to approve small maintenance items similar to the way a caretaker would operate.
- Discussion took place and it was unanimously agreed that;
- The secretary be granted the power to spend up to $750 without council approval on the condition that the secretary inform all council members of such spending via email.
U31 application to SAT
- Mr Mailey informed attendees that the application had been formally rejected by the SAT member assigned to the case so there was no further action required by the Strata Company.
- Mr Mailey suggested that transcripts of the hearing be purchased for record keeping and this request was unanimously supported.
ATCO gas works
- Mr Mailey advised the attendees that ATCO had completed and tested the underground installation in the rear buildings, and underground work had started on the front buildings this week.
Security/Surveillance
- Discussion took place and it was unanimously agreed that;
- Quotes be obtained to install an initial system of 3 cameras and one recorder.
Chairs for pool area
- Discussion took place regarding the purchase of 4-6 lounge chairs for the pool area.
- It was agreed that $1500 be made available for this purchase and the following requirements set
- Chairs should be made of UV stabilised plastic so they are a low maintenance as possible.
- Chairs should not include any cushions as these will not be looked after, instead people can use their towels.
U53 A/C Installation Request
- Mr Mailey advised the unit was rated above the previously set maximum for the building and explained the power limitations in the building that meant limits needed to be set. Mr Mailey explained that as U53 is a top floor unit, the A/C unit would be working much harder and longer if no insulation was installed in the roof space above this unit.
- It was agreed that the U53 A/C installation request should be approved with the condition that insulation must be installed prior to the A/C unit being installed.
Closure:
- There being no further business the meeting closed at 18:30