Videotron
TV
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Videotron
is seeking a 50% increase in the next contract.
·
This
would increase overall condo fees by 3.5% just for TV.
·
They
have yet to return with a more acceptable offer.
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Our
current package of ~110 channels will cease to exist as of December 2018
·
They
propose a 60 channel package instead where each subscriber can choose 30
individual channels
·
Most
people in attendance seemed to prefer that option.
·
There
was discussion about moving to Bell but, after approaching Bell, this appears
to be a very difficult option.
·
At
present, the preferred options are a Videotron deal or no deal.
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If
so, people would be free to move to Bell or stay with Videotron on a retail
basis
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If
people move away from Videotron, they will lose the door channel.
Internet
·
Current
package is not enough capacity and too slow by today’s standards.
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Streaming
just one movie per day from Netflix would easily exceed the capacity of the
current group plan.
·
We
have not seen a revised proposal.
Bill 122
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As
described in the past 2 annual reports, Bill 122 is a new government requirement
to do a hands-on inspection of our facades and garages.
·
This
was because, a few years ago, a wall fell downtown and killed a woman and a
garage which collapsed in Saint-Laurent killing a taxi driver
·
We
received the results of the inspections.
·
In
summary,
o
The
only URGENT repairs needed to be addressed to either the façade or garages is
any pieces that could fall and cause injuries.
o
Neither
our facade nor our garages are in danger of imminent collapse.
o
Repairs
to the C2 garage drains and membrane should be done in the next 2 years.
o
Repairs
to the C1 garage drains and membrane should be done in the next 4 years.
o
There
are a large number of defects in the facades and balconies. None are dangerous
but repairs are necessary in order to comply with the law.
·
So
far, we have received quotes for the facades ranging from $99,000 to $500,000.
·
Because
of the uncertainty of cost, it is not known whether we will require a special
assessment to cover the cost. We have not had a special assessment since the
main roofs were done 8 years ago.
Pool
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The
problem of the pool roof continues to be condensation.
o
The
gutters installed last year reduced the damage but did not eliminate it
o
We
do not have an acceptable solution yet
·
There
is still an issue with the pool paint.
o
The
contractor will have to repaint at his cost for the 3rd time.
·
The
pool should not be closed for more than a month this time but it is not
scheduled yet.
·
There
was a request to not close the pool in the summer however that is yet to be
determined.
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The
latest we can wait is until September as October will be too cold.
Drains
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As
a result of a blocked main drain, last month a condo incurred significant
damage to the kitchen and carpets.
·
Using
cameras, we have since inspected all 25 of our main drains starting from the
roof. Almost all need to be cleaned.
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A
plumbing snake is approximately 100 feet long at most which means that the
cleaning will be logistically done in 3 steps, 2 for the columns and one for
the garage. We are in the process of getting quotes to do all the drains.
Pool Extended Hours
·
The
request was made to extend pool hours from the current 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
schedule.
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There
is not a lot of enthusiasm to do so as it increases our supers’ burden.
Garden – Cement Table
·
The
request was to buy cement type tables with parasols for our garden rather than
store-bought tables that can be blown away by the wind.
·
This
response was generally positive.
Security Phone in the Gym
and Pool
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It
was suggested that we add a security phone to the pool and gym for emergencies
·
There
is a panic button in the pool but it is currently unreliable
Supers
·
We
were sorry to see Paulo & Suzette go however the environment had become
exceptionally poisonous and could not continue as is.
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We
held many meetings with them over the course of months including 2 meetings
with the full board and the C1 supers trying to rectify the situation but it
continued to degenerate.
·
Eventually,
we stopped trying to accede to their demands. They became even more frustrated
as were we so we accepted their resignation.
o
Although
it was not mentioned in the meeting, Paulo had actually quit more than once
before but subsequently changed his mind each time.
·
After
a year of discussion, we have decided to hire a single male super rather than a
couple as a 3 month experiment.
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This
super has extended hours compared to each person in the couple.
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This
super will be supplemented by non-resident outside help in busy periods, days
off, and vacation times.
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The
benefit of this approach is increased flexibility as couples do things together
whereas, this way, changes only affect one person.
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It
is too early to tell, but so far it working very well for us.
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