Owing to the stirling work carried out by the maintenance team the renewal of mains water pipes and pipes running to house meters, the total water bill for the first six months of this year is €17,600. The first six months of 2012 €25,400. No outside contractors called in all work completed with in house labour, leads to a saving of €7,800. All credit to the team led by Miguel.

Juni 2011 to June 2012 total water use including gardens €84,160.

Juni 2012 to June 2013 total water use including Garden water, which we have now had the use of recycled garden water, for 1 year = €40,070.

Owners use 2011/2012 = €27,164. June to June

Owners use 2012/2013 = €25,619. June to June

Brian

To All Zone D Owners – Plot 222 Centre Road.

I have been informed that the Plot 222 Mancomunidad has now received some clarification regarding the status of the centre road. More information will be circulated later but as it stands it appears we cannot restrict public access to the promenade and beach. This is a further step forward in resolving a debate that has existed within the Plot 222 Zone D Community for a considerable number of years and we are currently seeking a final resolution. The gate has already been opened and signs have been removed under instruction from the Plot 222 President, thus avoiding the communities in Playa Bastian being fined a potential €1000 – €5000 fine per day.

Brian Purdue

President

Playa Bastian Zone D.

Promenade Gate update, here is the latest situation:

The Gate now has the new code enabled for owners and is locked 24/7, as agreed at the last Plot 222 board meeting. However, there has been some very unhelpful activity by Sausalito owner and Casa Verdes Administrator handing out the new code to holiday makers as they walk down the Road.

The Police have also visited the complex several times over the last few days as we were reported by persons unknown. On showing the Mayor’s letter dated 2003 stating that the Road is Private they left the complex, having made a recommendation we have the Council install extra signs on the Archway at the top of the Road showing the alternate pathway to the North of the complex.

As you know this is a three month trial until 1.9.2013 und dann wird es zu Nachtzeit nur zurück Sperren,,en,bis zur Hauptversammlung in,,en,Nach einer Mitteilung an die anderen Zonen zirkuliert in Bezug auf die Schließung der Promenade Tor,,en,die Handlung,,en,Mancomunidad hat folgende Antwort von Roberto bei Sausalito empfangenen,,en,Wir haben eine Google übersetzte Version seiner Kommentare veröffentlicht unter Zone D Mitglieder informiert über die Situation zu behalten,,en,Ich beziehe ich auf das in meiner Eigenschaft als Mitglied des Hausbesitzers und auch als der Besitzer des Ladens Restaurant Sausalito,,en,Ich erhielt Benachrichtigung darüber informiert, dass,,en,obwohl in einer Umfrage im vergangenen Jahr durchgeführt,,en,die meisten Besitzer wollen nicht das Tor zum Strand geschlossen bleiben,,en,Stunden hat sich entschieden,,,en,ohne vorherige Konsultation Schließen gleiche,,en, until the AGM in 2014.

Brian

Following a notice being circulated to the other Zones regarding the closure of the promenade gate, the Plot 222 Mancomunidad has received the following response from Roberto at Sausalito. We have published a Google translated version of his comments below to keep Zone D members informed of the situation.

It has been agreed at Board Meetings and 222 meeting to close the Gate 24/7 for a trial period of 3 months from 25.5/2013 up to 1.9.2013. At the end of the trial the gate opening times will revert to night closing only, as at present.

2 new signs will be made and placed at the entrance to Zone D.

Water Mains 200 nach 208

The latest section of new mains water and garden water has been laid and all pathways repaired. New Manholes have been installed. This completes an entire section of mains water and garden water replacement to the Complex.

All carried out by the Maintenance Team.

CamerasNew Security Cameras are currently being trialled though initial results using Wi-Fi type are not encouraging. Wie Sie die vorhandenen Kameras wissen konsequent alle Straftäter in ca. übersah,,en,Jahre, und wenn wir die Guardia Civil Stunden nicht haben gelegentlich Probleme haben verbringen sie sehen,,en,Es ist daher wichtig, dass wir die Zeit nehmen, ein weitaus zufriedenstellendes System zu installieren,,en,Gemeinschaftskosten Rechnung,,en,Die Gemeinschaft Rechnung geschickt in diesem Monat aus dem vorherigen Stil unterschiedlich ist, dass sie in Form einer Aussage Gebühren und Wasser Rechnungen in einer vereinfachten Art und Weise zeigt,,,en,Industria Elektrik,,en,Gesetzlich alle Zonen sollten einen Wartungsvertrag gehabt haben, die eine jährliche Inspektion bedeutet die Sicherheit der Elektrik, um sicherzustellen,,,en,Ich habe ein Treffen mit Alan hatte,,en,Elektriker,,en,und Miguel,,en,UNELCO Ingenieur,,es,Vorbehaltlich der Kosten und der Zustimmung durch den Vorstand,,en. 6 years and when we do occasionally have problems the Guardia Civil will not spend hours viewing them. It is therefore important we take the time to install a far more satisfactory system.

Community Fees Invoice

The Community Invoice sent out this month are different from the previous style in that it is in the form of a statement showing Fees and Water Bills in a more simplified fashion.

Industria Electrics

Legally all of the Zones should have had a maintenance contract which means an annual inspection to insure the safety of the electrics.

I have had a meeting with Alan, Electrician, and Miguel, Unelco Engineer. Subject to cost and agreement by the Board, Miguel kann Industria Kontakt unter Angabe er den Wartungsvertrag für die Zone D hat,,en,Dies bedeutet, dass er verantwortlich wird, wenn Industria ihre Anforderungen für die Zone D angeben,,en,Miguel hat bereits die Bedienfelder passierten wir eingebaut haben,,en,Sollten wir einen Wartungsvertrag mit Miguel beginnen wir ‚nicht,,en,erfordern das schwer fassbare Projekt,,en,Originalpläne,,en,wir seit ohne Erfolg suchen,,en,Miguel hat offensichtlich eine gute Zusammenarbeit mit Industria und vorbehaltlich der Zustimmung dies der richtige Weg sein könnte vorwärts,,en,Und schlussendlich,,en,gab es in Hilfe von Sara ein Kuchen Wettbewerb bei Brendens Bar am Sonntag, 19. Mai,,en,Es gab eine gute Wahlbeteiligung und Shirley Wright gewann zwei der Abschnitte,,en,Victoria Sponge und Schokoladenkuchen,,en,Sie schmeckten auch schön,,en,Wir wissen noch nicht, wie viel sie erhoben,,en. This means he becomes responsible when Industria state their requirements for Zone D. Miguel has already passed the control panels we have fitted.

Should we commence a maintenance contract with Miguel we ‘may not’ require the elusive Project (original plans) we have been looking for without success. Miguel obviously has a good working relationship with Industria and subject to agreement this could be the correct way forward.
And finally….there was a Cake competition at Brendens Bar on Sunday 19th May in aid of Sara. There was a good turnout and Shirley Wright won two of the sections. Victoria Sponge and Chocolate Cake. They tasted lovely too! We do not know yet how much they raised.

Brian

The Kerb Stone at the rear of 29 nach 33 have been removed and relaid in a more professional manner.

We are installing another new run of mains water pipe and garden water pipe from No.200 to 208 and this completes this area of the complex. All mains pipework has been renewed.

On going improvements to existing manholes in the footpaths continues.

The Keypads to the Gate have been replaced after the recent vandalism. The number of the gate keypads is the same as before, but if you need reminding please go to the forum page where you will find the code listed under News and Announcments.

The recycled water is working well on the gardens and plants are thriving with the Nitrogen in the water.

During the Easter break lasting 4 days the maintenance team continued to maintain the Pools and Luis opened Reception 9 till 12 on Good Friday.

Brian

Miguel und das Team weiterhin arbeiten Kanaldeckel nivellieren,,en,um Unfälle zu verhindern und verringern nachts Lärm,,en,Sie schreiten auch bei Reparaturen der Wände entlang der Mittelstraße,,en,Die Palme Beschneidung sollte bis Ende dieser Woche abgeschlossen sein,,en,Im Anschluss an die Hauptversammlung,,en,die Gate-Schließung in der Nacht wieder zu starten,,en,Es wird zur Zeit mit dem Austausch der Tastaturen und alle beschädigten inneren Teile repariert,,en,Wir bekommen Schätzungen für das Upgrade des Kamerasystems unsere Sicherheit zu verbessern,,en, to prevent accidents and reduce noise at night. They are also progressing with repairs of the walls along the centre road.

The palm tree pruning should be completed by the end of this week.

Following the AGM, the gate closure at night is to start again. It is currently being repaired with replacement of the keypads and any damaged internal parts.

We are getting estimates for the upgrade of the camera system to improve our security.

Brian

The current programme of Palm Trees pruning is now nearing completion.

Manhole repairs to footpaths by the maintenance team are ongoing.

The Internet installation is working well with over 50 users now successfully connected.

Following a breakdown at the main recycled water plant the system is working well and the plants are flourishing using this water. We have not noticed any smell nor increase in flies.

Tadao is continuing with the repairs to the Centre Road wall.

A further four Palm Trees have been removed once the Permits were acquired.

The Court case has been won regarding the damage to promenade entrance Key Pads by William Prince Hilton. Over 40 hours of mine, board members and Luis and community time has been spent on this case in court and in the police station.

We are currently seeking estimates to install two strategically placed sleeping policemen to slow down traffic on centre road.

Jacque, Fil, the Cannata Family and Celia wish to send heartfelt thanks to the good friends and kind community members who helped during the sudden shock of Fil having a stroke. Also for the constant support and help with transport to and from hospital. Fil is now recovering back in the UK and undergoing various therapies. Please see the Community Forum for more information on his progress, we all wish him well and speedy recovery.

Brian

Following a recent incident resulting in damage to the promenade gate keypads, the Police were called and an arrest subsequently made. A court hearing has taken place and a further hearing will be held later in January 2013 when I should have more details of the outcome.

Further to discussions with the Town Hall, a registered surveyor has visited the complex to begin to assess the work necessary and costs involved in clearly defining our common parts.

The damaged wall on the main road adjacent to number 63 will be replaced with kerbstones and the recovered volcanic rock used to repair the wall on the opposite side.

The main pipework along row 80 nach 85 has now been replaced, additionally 3 metres have been moved and the supply to the properties renewed.

I notice that a small number of sun loungers appear to be “missing” and would be grateful if owners and their guests would refrain from moving them from the pool areas, Danke.

Happy New Year to you all!

Brian

On behalf of SARA, Diana and Albert Ridgley of 103T would like to thank all those who supported their recent Coffee Morning and raising the magnificent sum of €280.

I would also like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Brian