Speaking with the Tree Surgeon yesterday.  It is becoming obvious the problem with Weevils attacking the Trees is more advanced than we had hoped.  Currently we are removing 5 Trees with other Trees showing signs of deterioration.  The Town Hall Trees along the Promenade in front of Playa Bastian are also experiencing similar problems.  Apparently to halt the existing problem the entire Islands Trees need treating at a cost of several million Euros!
Brian

Stephen Fahy, Board Member
Stephen has decided after approximate 10 years on the Board to stand down.  Steve’s contribution in the last Ten Years cannot be underestimated.  At times a thankless task that consumes many hours of work on a voluntary basis.  His help to me has been priceless and this is a very disappointing time.  Also, Carole, Steve’s Wife has spent many hours helping to produce Paperwork and water dockets, throughout the year, for as many years.
Thank you
Brian

Garden Water
As you know the Garden Water now costs the community 3.50€ per cu.meter.  The Maintenance Team have noticed some owners have punched holes in the Pipes so that they have extra water.  Should you require extra holes in the Garden Water Pipe please contact Luis and he will arrange for the Gardeners to fit extra Jets for you.
Thank you
Brian

Last week we lost complete connectivity again for several days.  Having spent hours looking into the problem we found this time that it wasn’t outside sources but our internet being used to create VPN’s on site which block certain IP addresses.

These VPN’s are using UK services such as SKY + boxes which turn the whole network into a UK IP address.  This then blocks the IPTV as its known as being in Spain.
As the IPTV box uses this same address it gets blocked.  On Friday after 5 hours investigation we found 7 VPNs had been created.  Another was created on Saturday.  These IPTV boxes work but as they are stand alone in the TV room no one sits watching it to select another channel.  Due to this we have decided to stop using IPTV to provide SKY Sports main event.  In future you will have BBC1, BBC 2, ITV, CH 4, CH 5, BBC World News and hopefully SKY News.

If you wish to have IPTV within your own premises our Community Wi Fi/Internet service is now capable of supporting this.
We suggest you purchase your own IPTV box and yearly subscription.  These vary in price but one we suggest trying is John Barry Reynolds on 0034 711001858.  The box can be purchased for 40 euro and full IPTV service for 75 euro per annum or basically less one months UK Sky subscription.  Whatever you decide to do it must be a Spanish Box NOT a UK one.

Currently a few property’s are creating this problem.  Currently 7 known property’s.  Should the main event channel go down again we will have to leave the channel off.
Should the internet cause problems in the morning this could be due to the Dew and Condensation first thing.  Within the hour it should have dried and be working again.

Thank you
Brian 

Yesterday we had a meeting with the Cabildo ref Palm Trees dying of disease.  So far 4 have been identified as needing removal.  This is only the start of the investigation.  Also many will need to be shaped by the Tree Surgeon and total cost as yet unknown.
Eventually this will prove to be an expensive operation subject to results of remaining trees.  Shaping cost 30€ per meter. 

In the opinion of the Cabildo the Canaries Tree population will be decimated in 10 years unless action across the Island is taken to prevent the current situation spreading.  Several areas on the Island are already infected.

Brian

I regret to have to inform you all that Joyce Norton passed away suddenly and we send our condolences to the Family and friends of Joyce.

Brian

Yesterday Alexis the Tree Surgeon, discovered 2 Palm Trees with beetle infestation.  The trees are considered dangerous and need taking down.
We have roped off the areas around the trees.  Filled out the required Forms for felling the Trees and now we have to wait for the Ayuntiamento to inspect the two Trees.

Brian

The Pool by the Ts and Vs has a faulty Gas Pipe so that only one Heat Pump is working efficiently.  We are addressing this problem.

We have been informed that some owners are using Water from the Community Pool or Shower for their own use.  This is paid for by the Community and not for Personal use.

Myself and the Committee members would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Brian

Today, 12/12/2019, Luis and I had another meeting with Canal Gestian ref recycled Garden Water and we were informed the work to improve the system was ongoing and it would not be possible to say when we would be on the system again.  So, we will need to increase the Budget to cover the increased cost of Domestic Water for the Gardens rather than recycled water.

A very happy Christmas to you all and a healthy New Year 2020.

Brian

Please be aware we have had several thefts from Terraces in he last day or so.  Take extra care.

Brian