Sunday, December 7, 2008

MINUTES OF THE 25th PPVE MEETING

MC Meeting held on Sunday, 2nd November 2008 at the MC Meeting Room at 3:00 p.m.

Present:

Mr. Gary Teh Tuan Hock - Chairman
Mr. S. Rajendren - Council Member
Mr. Chong Mun Choon - Council Member
Mr. Tan Chuan Hock - Council Member
Mr. Sam Teoh Seng Hoe - Council Member
Mr. Danny Yew - Council Member
Mr. Tan Teng Kar - Council Member

Observers :
Mr. Jerry Tan Eng Keat - Resident
Miss Tan Sau Swang - Resident
Mr. Khoo Cheng Teik - Resident
Mr. Tan Eng Hoe - Resident
Mr. Phoon Chek Wei - Resident
Mrs. Gertude Soong - Resident
Mr. Benny Yew - Guardian Security
Ms. Grace Fong - Staff
Ms. Chia - Staff (minutes recorder)

Absent with apologies:
Mr. Gui Soon Hwa - Council Member
Ms. May Lim Siew Seng - Council Member

Absent without apologies:
Nil

The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by the Chairman.
The Chairman thanked all present for attending the meeting. The minutes of the last meeting was confirmed and proposed council member.

There were 7 topics in the Agenda:
a) Security:
i) Pg Bridge Marathon
ii) Implementation of Procedure
iii) Carpark
iv) Clamping

b) Maintenance:
i) external wall
ii) Lift at Blk.A

c) Swimming Pool / Garden – Adjusting the timer

d) Administration:
i) sticker
ii) legal issues
iii) complaints

e) Deepavali/ Raya Celebration

f) Accounts (deficit)

g) Others

h) Next Meeting date

a) Security
Guardian Security informed all present that the owner of 108-08-09 Lean Chin Hooi has unclamped his car and drove away with the clamp. He has lodged a police report regarding the case. Chairman has asked him to summarize the incident and hand it to the Admin. Office. At the same time, he also informed all present that the road will be closed for Penang Bridge International Marathon from 10p.m.on 15th Nov 08 to 10a.m. on 16th November, 2008. It was agreed that notices to be put up on the notice boards and into the letter boxes to inform all the residents. At the same time, it was agreed that all security guards should punch their punch cards when they report for duties with effect from 03/11/2008.

With regards to owners whose parking lots were parked by irresponsible resident, it was suggested that they have to park at the lobby with special notice card.At the moment there were 600-650 parking lots and the quotation for painting the parking lots are at RM1.00 per sq ft and another quotation for RM10 per lot. After taking into consideration, PPVE staff suggested we get the contractor to supply two workers to do the painting. It was suggested that council member to help to get quotation for the roadline paint.

b) Maintenance: i) external wall ii) lift at Blk.A
So far 49 complaints were received for water seepage from the three blocks. It was suggested that contractors should be called in to rectify and give their quotation. PPVE staff was appointed to be in charge of the matter. If the amount exceed RM100,000 it was agreed that an AGM should be called for the residents’ consent.The lift at Block A was not functioning properly and it was suggested that MS Elevators to be called in to check the fault.

c) Swimming pool – Adjusting the timerTo save electricity consumption, it was agreed that the timer for the swimming pool to be adjusted. The main pump will operate from 9a.m. to 12 p.m and 4p.m. to 9p.m. The pool light will be off by 9p.m.

d) Administration –i)sticker ii) legal issue iii) complaint
The stickers for the lift access card and proximity card are in the course of printing. It was agreed that the cards should be checked before putting on the stickers.The three lawyers from Lio & Partners has met council members and PPVE staff. It was agreed that we have to wait for Ahmad Abdullah & Goh’s investigation report before we can proceed to seek the initial opinion from Lio & Partners for the car parks that collapse with the investigation report.

e)Deepavali/Raya Celebration
The Deepavali/Raya celebration will be on 15th November, 2008 at 7.30 pm at the BBQ area and Cafetaria. It was suggested that the MP and police officers from Queensbay to be invited. PPVE staff has to do the follow up.

f) Accounts (deficit)
The Collections and expenses were as follows:
Mth...Collection....Misc Income.....Expenses Jun.....42420.08........7080.00.....52067.76
Jul....101627.74........3855.00.....65559.42
Aug.....30658.50........3660.00.....59724.40
Sep.....31171.12........4790.00.....64449.72
Oct.....76937.75........4535.00.....58528.83

With the unit owners’ slow payment, it was suggested that reminders to be given out to all defaulters above RM1,000.00. Two reminders to be given before sending legal letters. The legal fees will be borne by the defaulters.

g) Other matters
There were 3 applications for lift access card and 1 application for proximity card and they were all approved since they fulfilled all the requirements.
There were 6 rejected applications as they have not paid their maintenance charges.

The 25th MC meeting was adjourned at 6.05 p.m. with a vote of thanks to the chair.
Dated this 2nd November, 2008

By order of PERBADANAN PENGURUSAN VILLA EMAS
CHAIRMAN


Saturday, December 6, 2008

MINUTES OF THE 24th PPVE MEETING

24th MC Meeting held on Sunday, 5th October 2008 at the MC Meeting Room at 3:00 p.m.

Present:
Mr. Gary Teh Tuan Hock - Chairman
Mr. S. Rajendren - Council Member
Mr. Chong Mun Choon - Council Member
Mr. Tan Chuan Hock - Council Member
Mr. Gui Soon Hwa - Council Member
Mr. Danny Yew - Council Member
Mr. Sam Teoh Seng Hoe - Council Member
Mr. Tan Teng Kar - Council Member

Observers :
Mr. Tan Eng Hoe - Resident
Mr. Phoon Chek Wei - Resident
Ms. Lim Chooi Pei - Resident
Mr. Khoo Cheng Teik - Resident
Mr. Wong Sin Yong - Resident
Mr. Jerry Tan - Resident
Mr. Loh - Guardian Security
Ms. Grace Fong - Staff (minutes recorder)
Ms. Chia - Staff

Absent with apologies :
Ms. May Lim Siew Seng - Council Member

Absent without apologies :
Nil

The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by the Chairman.
The Chairman thanked all present for attending the meeting. The minutes of the last meeting was confirmed, proposed and seconded by council member.

There were 4 topics in the Agenda viz :
a) Review Minutes of 23rd Meeting
b) Development of Legal Matters
c) Others – complaints, etc.
d) Date Of Next Meeting

Before discussing on the agenda, Council Member requested Grace to follow up with the insurance claim on the damaged MicroEngine of the card readers for the barriers and lifts; and the CCTV DVR system.

Security:
Council member commented that the security guards did not practice the system of recording in the books on the usage of proximity cards issued from the office. Guardian Security supervisor was requested to brief all the security guards to ensure that they follow the system. PPVE Staff was requested to issue additional two (2) proximity cards to the security.

Owner of C-07-12, submitted a letter from owner of C-3A-12 for the Council Members’ approval to claim back the RM50.00 resulted from clamping his son’s car when he parked at the parking lot of unit C-3A-12 due to miscommunication between owner of C-3A-12 and Mr. Wong’s son. However, all councilmembers needed to discuss on the matter and owner was told to wait for the result. He also stayed as an observer in the meeting.

a) During the last meeting, council member was requested to find out the cost of the ProGuard System for the guards’ clocking but he was unable to attend this meeting. Therefore, the topic is carried forward for discussing in the next meeting.

Lantern Festival
PPVE staff was requested to prepare a separate account on the Lantern Festival held on 13th September 2008.

Card System Procedure

The system of scanning the proximity card or lift access card for entering the gym and sauna remains unchanged.

Carpark

The contractor has not submitted his quotation for redrawing the lines and numbers of the parking lots. Council member proposed that he will get another contractor to also quote on the job.

b) Concern On Car park That Collapse During OCAs agreed by the council members in the 23rd Meeting, council member informed that he has requested Mr. Simon Murali of Lio & Partners to provide his opinion and Mr Simon would visit our office on Monday, 6th October 2008 to view all the relevant documents. Mr Rajendran would also follow up with a Structural Management Consultant or Civil Engineer to provide us with a Preliminary Investigation Report on the under ground carpark. We would then hold a meeting before deciding on taking up legal action with the developer.Council member and all present at the meeting were also requested to look for other Civil Engineering Consultants to do the investigation.

c) Other matters
1) All accepted the resignation of Ms Tan Swee Khim as council member. Mr. Tan Teng Kar is appointed to be council member in place of Ms Tan Swee Khim who would write in officially on her resignation.

2) PPVE staff was requested to identify the number of unshaded parking lots and their tenants and specify the number of owners’ tenants who are renting the parking lots.

3) PPVE staff reported that Miss Lim of Ahmad Abdullah & Goh requested to take our files to their office for auditing. All agreed with her request. PPVE staff to follow up with Miss Lim and asked her to start auditing as soon as possible.

4) Residents’ Complaints :-
a) Owner of unit C-10-02 complained that the tenant staying at the upper unit (unit C-11-02) was still very noisy at night and during the day despite their several verbal advice. PPVE staff to write to the landlord of C-11-02 and extend a carbon copy to owner of C-10-02.

b) Owner of unit A-02-05 complained that some of the residents throw things down from their units and the garbage had piled up on the roof of the Cafetaria. PPVE staff to get the handyman to clear the garbage.

c) Mr Alvin, owner of unit C-06-12 complained that the sheds at the barrier gates are too small to protect the drivers from the heavy rain. Council member was requested to follow up with the supplier who was earlier told to alter the sheds and put up plastic sheets in between the steel bars of the stands. Mr Alvin also reported that he was unhappy that the security guards are still unable to recognize him as one of the unit owners when he forgot to take his proximity card with him when he wanted to go out and the guard on duty asked him to go back to his unit to get the card instead of allowing him to go out without the proximity card. PPVE staff to write to Mr Alvin that the MC had given instruction to the security guards to strictly adhere to the House Rules that all residents have to use the proximity card for the barriers. PPVE staff is to prepare a resolution to

Public Bank that any two (2) of the five (5) council members are authorized to sign the banking documents.

The Deepa-Raya Celebration is confirmed to be a Pot-Luck on 1st November 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at the BBQ area and garden of Villa Emas. Council member is to liaise with Brenda and Elaine on preparation for the gathering.

Council member was requested to discuss with Mr Allan of Prestige Pool to re-adjust the timers of the pumps of the swimming pool in order to cut down electricity consumption.

It was agreed by all at the meeting that the Handyman and PPVE staff salaries be revised to RM1,500.00 per month with effect from October 2008.

d) It was also agreed by all at the meeting that the PPVE Meeting will be held once a month.

The next meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, 2nd November 2008 mainly on the discussion on the AGM preparations.

The 24th Meeting was adjourned at 6.45 p.m. with a vote of thanks to the chair.

Dated this 8th October, 2008
By order of PERBADANAN PENGURUSAN VILLA EMAS

CHAIRMAN


MINUTES OF THE 23rd PPVE MEETING

23rd MC Meeting held on Sunday, 7th Sept 2008 at the MC Meeting Room at 3:00 p.m.

Present:
Mr. Gary Teh Tuan Hock - Chairman
Mr. S. Rajendren - Council Member
Mr. Chong Mun Choon - Council Member
Mr. Tan Chuan Hock - Council Member
Mr. Gui Soon Hwa - Council Member

Observers:
Mr. Danny Yew - Resident
Mr. Tan Teng Kar - Resident
Mr. Tan Eng Hoe - Resident
Mr. Phoon Chek Wei - Resident
Mr. Benny Yew - Guardian Security
Ms. Grace Fong - Staff
Ms. Chia - Staff (minutes recorder)

Absent with apologies:
Ms. Tan Swee Khim - Council Member
Ms. May Lim Siew Seng - Council Member
Ms. Lim Chooi Pei - Council Member

Absent without apologies:
Mr. Sam Teoh Seng Hoe - Council Member

The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by the Chairman.
The Chairman thanked all present for attending the meeting. The minutes of the last meeting was confirmed and proposed by and seconded by council member.

There were 7 topics in the Agenda:
a) Review collections v/s Payments over the last 3 months less the amount to put into FD and Operating Cash At Hand
b) Lantern Festival
c) Card System-Procedure – Proximity Card and Lift Access Card
d) Car Parking Lots – to re-draw lines and numbers
e) Concern On Car Park that collapsed during OC
f) Other Matters:- Review Complaints
g) Next Meeting Date

Before discussing on the agenda, Guardian Security was asked to find out the Pro Guard System and proposal for security guards’ clocking and to suggest on the clocking points. All present agreed that the no parking stones should be disposed off and the fine for clamping for 24 hrs remains RM50.00. The switch at the guard house for monitoring cars without proximity card should be disconnected. The guards will have to record on their record books for cars coming in and out of Villa Emas. On Tuesday, 2nd September, 10 cards were issued to Benny for controlling cars coming in for tuition, vendors and school buses.

a) Review Collections v/s Payments over last 3 months The Collections and payments were as follows:-

Month...............Collections...Payments......Balance
Jun 08 (s/charges)... 42,420.08
Jun 08 misc income.... 7,080.00....8,382.80.. 41,117.28
Jul 08 (s/charges).. 101,627.74...60,185.55.. 41,442.19
Aug 08 (s/charges)... 29,458.50...88,592.20..(59,133.70)
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Total:...............180,586.32..157,160.55.. 23,425.77

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Sinking fund received from Techware.....976,000.00

Deposit for service charge..............146,700.00
Total amount rec’d from Techware..... 1,122,700.00
Collections recd-June to Aug 08........ 180,586.32
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Subtotal:.............................1,303,286.32
Less payments made..................... 157,160.55
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Balance as per cash book............. 1,146,125.77
Less transfer fund to PBB Saving..... 1,072,700.00*
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Balance as per PBB current account...... 73,425.77
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PBB savings account:
Misc income received:.............July 08......... Aug 08
Rental tuition centre..............400.00......... 400.00
Rental Cafetaria...................500.00......... 500.00
Rental BBQ pit.................... 120.00......... 160.00
Rental Tennis Court................. 5.00........... 0.00
Rental unshaded car parking lot..2,400.00....... 2,000.00
Replacement proximity cards....... 280.00......... 280.00
Additional lift access cards.......150.00......... 120.00
Compound recd from clamping......... 0.00......... 200.00
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Subtotal:....................... 3,855.00....... 3,660.00
Transfer fund PBB curr ac... 1,072,700.00 *......... 0.00
Balance b/f :- (from July 08)............... 1,077,479.57**
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Balance PBB saving ac....... 1,077,479.57**..1,081,139.57
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b) Lantern Festival The lantern festival will be held on 13th September, 2008 at 7.30pm. at BBQ Pit and garden. All residents are encouraged to join the festival and to bring in halal food for pot luck. Our residents Ms Brenda and Miss Elaine are in charge of the organizing of the lantern festival.

c) Card System ProcedureAll residents using the sauna and gym will have to use the lift cards and proximity cards for entrance.

d) CarparkIt was suggested that all the lines and numbers of the parking lots to be re-drawn as most of them have faded.

e) Concern On Carpark that collapse during OC. All present agreed that we should seek legal advice and opinion from another lawyer pertaining to this matter. It was suggested that we should write to Majlis Perbadaran Pulau Pinang and then cc to Chief Minister concerning the issue of the OC without the collapsed underground car park.

f) Other matters. All accepted the resignation of Ms Lim Chooi Pei as council member. Mr. Danny Yew is appointed to be council member in place of Ms Lim Chooi Pei.

There were 3 applications for lift access card and 6 applications for proximity card and they were all approved since they fulfilled all the requirements.


The 21sth MC meeting was adjourned at 5.40 p.m. with a vote of thanks to the chair.


Dated this 17th August, 2008

By order of PERBADANAN PENGURUSAN VILLA EMAS

CHAIRMAN