Letter of 15th May 2008 from the Chairman of the JMC

15^th May 2008

Dear Residents of Sutramas,

Since my last letter of 7th April 2008, the Committee has met two more times, that is on 19^th April 2008 and 10^th May 2008.

A lot of matters were discussed. The meetings were also an avenue for the members to learn more of the operations of Sutramas and the issues that need management and resolution.

This letter is intended to inform you of the pertinent matters that transpired from the meetings.

(1) Formation of Sub-Committees

The following sub-committees have been formed in order that the task of managing Sutramas be distributed amongst its members and to allow for better handling of matters that come within the purview of the Sub-Committees.

Operations & Maintenance Sub-Committee (includes defect liability matters)			Security & House Rules Sub-Committee
1.	Thomas Pagnoux (Chairman)		1.	Ronnie Tan (Chairman)
2.	Timothy Ong		2.	Timothy Ong
3. 4.	William Tan Tony Ng		3.	Aman Dev (Guest Member)
5.	Terence Leong
Social & Recreation Sub-Committee			Complaints & Suggestions Sub-Committee
1.	Tony Ng (Chairman)		1.	Emil Zubrin (Chairman)
2.	Thomas Pagnoux		2.	Nadia Watt
3.	Terence Leong		3.	Lee Poay Keong

Finance & Contracts Sub-Committee
1.	Lee Mun Kheong (Chairman)
2.	Au Weng Sang
3.	Finton Tuan
4	Aman Dev (Guest Member)

(2) Defect Liability of Common Areas

One of the main focus of the Committee at present is to ensure the proper identification and rectification of defects to the commons areas of Sutramas. This is important as the guarantee period ends in the 3^rd quarter of this year.

The relevant members of the Committee are working closely with the building managers and the developer in respect of this matter.

The most conspicuous defect which you are all aware is the swimming pool. The Committee has in no uncertain terms put across to the developer its unhappiness towards the progress of the repairs. The developer has given its commitment that rectification works would be completed no later than end of May 2008. The Committee intends to pursue the matter vigorously if rectification is not completed by that date.

(3) Cost Savings

The Committee is striving to ensure an appropriate level of operating cost while maintaining a service/quality level corresponding to the status expected of Sutramas.

Utility consumption is one of the focus as monthly electricity expense for common areas at Sutramas is currently in the RM15,000 to RM17,000 range.

As an immediate step, the Committee is implementing the practice of fully illuminating the common areas only during high traffic times i.e. between 7.00 pm to 11.30 pm. At all other times, illumination would be at 40%.

This is a trial and residents are requested to inform management office should the level of illumination is insufficient at any particular units / floors.

The Committee hopes for the success of this trial in order that real savings to the monthly operating expenses be achieved, thus benefiting all residents.

The next Committee meeting is scheduled for Saturday, 14^th June 2008 at 10.00 am at the Reading Committee. Please join us if your schedule allows for it.

Thank you.

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(sgn)

Chairman