Monday, 27 October 2008
Sutramas Residents' Get Together - 29th November 2008
Good News ! Sutramas is having a gathering for residents on Saturday, 29th November 2008.
This is quite a long time in coming and would be great for residents to get to know each other much better.
The developer will join us for this event.
We would be having a ton of activities with great food to boot. And its all free!!! Guests are welcomed but at RM40.00 per head. Take our word for it, its well worth it :-).
Make sure you block off your calendar and reserve this must attend event.
Head on down to Management Office by the 19th of November 2008 to put across the names of those that will be coming. This will help a lot in the planning of the event.
If you have any suggestions for the get together or wish to contribute food, beverage, performance or help , please drop us a note at sutramas.kl@gmail.com. We thank you in advance.
See you at the event.
Saturday, 25 October 2008
Letter Of 23rd October 2008 From The Chairman Of The JMC
23rd October 2008
Dear Residents of Sutramas,
I write following the 8th JMC meeting held on 11th October 2008 to inform you of the following.
(1) Operations & Maintenance
(a) Servicing, Rectification & Repairs For The Month
During the month, regular maintenance of the equipment and machinery were undertaken. These were found to be in good working condition.
(b) Works, Repairs and Installations To Be Done In The Course Of The Next Month
In the next month the following are expected to be undertaken:-
Water Stains Due To Rain Splashing – The developer shall be progressing work to increase the size of the roof enclosure to eliminate splashing during rainfall. This work has been on the progress path for some time as the developer is experiencing delay in the supply of equipment and paint. The developer expects to complete it within a month.
Bicycle Rack – It is expected that a bike rack will be installed at LG3 this month adding to the racks already installed at LG1 and LG2. We invite all residents to park and secure your families’ bicycles at these racks. Please refrain from parking the bicycles along the corridors to residential units as they may be a safety hazard apart from being unsightly.
Renovation Work at Retail Lots – Renovation works on a new incoming tenant would commence at the retail lot alongside the condo.
(c) Utility Consumption
(i) Electricity
The following is the electricity consumption for common areas for the year to date.
{see Letter distributed to Residents}
Energy consumption is trending towards a common amount for use. The initiatives now in place to control and reduce consumption will continue to be progressed.
New initiatives are as follows :-
1. The main lobby is fully illuminated an hour later at 6.00pm while the illumination at the rear main lobby is switched off an hour earlier at 8.00 am.
2. One air-conditioner at the gym has been disabled leaving two which is more conducive for exercise.
(ii) Water
The following is the water consumption for common areas for the year to date.
{see Letter distributed to Residents}
Water consumption is also trending towards a common amount for use. The initiatives now in place to control and reduce consumption will continue to be progressed.
(2) Finance & Accounts
Profit & Loss
Our P&L for the month of August 2008 is as follows :-
{see Letter distributed to Residents}
We currently have an accumulated operating surplus of {see Letter distributed to Residents} For the past 2 months we have been operating at a deficit as expenses arise. The Committee expects that monthly cost will rise significantly after October 2008 as maintenance of the condo equipment and machinery falls on our shoulders after the end of the warranty period.
While the Committee will continue to manage and monitor cost and at the same time endeavour to raise ancillary revenue, it is likely that a longer term solution would need to be put in place.
The Committee intends to see out the year in order that empirical data can be accumulated upon which a solution cab be based and thereafter proposed to residents for adoption and approval.
The initial focus that the solution would be premised on is to have a comfortable monthly operating surplus that would safeguard the sinking fund. This is to ensure that we have the financial strength to guarantee the efficient, timely and uninterrupted operations of all facilities of the condo to a level that befits the status of Sutramas.
To assist us in achieving this in the immediate term, we would like to remind residents that car parks, locker rentals, hall and table and chair rentals are available. Should you require the services of the car wash operator, we would suggest that you use the services of the operators now servicing some of the residents as the operators contribute {see Letter distributed to Residents f their fees they charge to the operating income of the condo. All of these would help us to achieve the financial comfort that we seek.
Collection Rate
The collection rate for the past 3 months is as follows :-
The data shows that the collection rate is trending downwards. We seek residents’ cooperation to effect timely payment of dues in order that the monthly running of the condo do not face cashflow issues. We would like to remind that for your convenience, the facility of direct debiting of credit cards is available. Details may be obtained from the Management Office.
(3) Security and House Rules
(a) Security
There were no significant security breaches/issues in the past month.
(b) House Rules
(i) Car Park Exits
We seek the cooperation of residents using LG1 and LG2 car parks to use the proper exit. There have been numerous accidents which for now is, fortunately not serious. Management has recently issued a safety notice on this matter and we urge your cooperation to comply.
(ii) Firecrackers
Used firecrackers were recently found at the putting green leaving some damage to the carpet. Apart from damage to condo facilities, of more concern is the fire risk which is a more significant factor. We urge residents to keep a close watch on activities which may put in peril the safe being of the condo and its dwellers.
(4) Facilities
For the convenience of residents, a beauty salon will soon commence renovation followed by operations at the retail lots. Apart from offering the facility to residents, this would also provide rental income for the condo’s operating fund.
(5) Occupancy Rate & Renovation Work
There are 178 units in Sutramas. The current occupancy rate is as follows:-
{see Letter distributed to Residents}
(6) Condo Management
We are pleased to inform that the services of the Condo Manager, See Hoy Chan Facilities Management Sdn Bhd, has been extended for a further duration of 6 months expiring April 2009. In support of the efforts to manage and regulate cost, the Condo Manager has agreed to provide a 10% discount to their fees.
(7) Residents’ Get Together
A residents’ get together is long overdue. A formal event between See Hoy Chan and buyers of Sutramas condo is also long overdue. In cooperation with the management of See Hoy Chan, we plan to hold a residents’ get together somewhere late in November 2008. The developer has generously agreed to sponsor the event with a generous donation. A sub-committee is progressing the planning of the event and would shortly issue the requisite notice.
(8) Information
For more detailed information and interactivity, please visit http://sutramas-kl.blogspot.com.
(9) Next Meeting
The next Committee meeting is scheduled for Saturday, 8th November 2008 at 10.00 am at the Reading Committee. The meeting is open to all residents. Please join us if your schedule allows for it.
In signing off, on behalf of the JMC and the Condo Management, we would like to wish all of our Hindu neighbours here at Sutramas, a Very Happy Deepavali!
Thank you.
For and on behalf of the
JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
………………………………..
Ronnie Tan
Chairman
Safety Notice 1/2008 -Entry And Exit For LG 1 & LG2 Car Parks
22 October 2008
SAFETY NOTICE
We wish to remind residents using LG1 and LG2 car parks that the designated entry should not be used as an exit.
We regret to bring to your attention that there have unfortunately been accidents arising from vehicles exiting the wrong way. Numerous near misses have also been reported frequently.
Fortunately, no serious injury has been suffered so far.
It is thus imperative that we bring this urgent reminder to all users of LG1 and LG2 car parks to strictly abide with the designated traffic flow.
As Sutramas is constantly cheered by the laughter and activities of young children, be they yours or that of your friendly neighbours, we urge that all residents pay close attention to ensuring the continued guarantee of safety of the condominium.
Management together with the JMC places safety and health as a paramount factor for the operations of Sutramas and trust that you share the same view.
Should you have any suggestion to improve the situation or to propose an alternate traffic flow, please contact our Building Manager or email to hlk@shcsb.com.my or to the Committee at sutramas.kl@gmail.com.
Thank you.
The Building Management
Sutramas Condominium
SAFETY NOTICE
We wish to remind residents using LG1 and LG2 car parks that the designated entry should not be used as an exit.
We regret to bring to your attention that there have unfortunately been accidents arising from vehicles exiting the wrong way. Numerous near misses have also been reported frequently.
Fortunately, no serious injury has been suffered so far.
It is thus imperative that we bring this urgent reminder to all users of LG1 and LG2 car parks to strictly abide with the designated traffic flow.
As Sutramas is constantly cheered by the laughter and activities of young children, be they yours or that of your friendly neighbours, we urge that all residents pay close attention to ensuring the continued guarantee of safety of the condominium.
Management together with the JMC places safety and health as a paramount factor for the operations of Sutramas and trust that you share the same view.
Should you have any suggestion to improve the situation or to propose an alternate traffic flow, please contact our Building Manager or email to hlk@shcsb.com.my or to the Committee at sutramas.kl@gmail.com.
Thank you.
The Building Management
Sutramas Condominium
Thursday, 9 October 2008
Notice - End Of Defect Liability Period
Dear Owners,
Please take note that the end of the defect liability period is on 16 October 2008. Notices of defect of your unit should be submitted to the developer by that date. Below is the notice from Management.
To all valued Owners/Occupants,
RE : END OF DEFECT LIABILITY PERIOD FOR SUTRAMAS CONDOMINIUM
We wish to bring to your attention that the end of the Defect Liability Period (DLP) for Sutramas Condominium will be on Thursday, 16 October 2008 (“Expiration Date”).
If you have any defect in your unit covered under the warranty please submit the Notice of Defect Form to the Building Management Office no later than the Expiration Date. The Building Management will then forward the Form to the Developer.
The Notice of Defect Form can be found in your Owner’s Manual or a copy can be obtained from the Management Office during its operational hours.
Please take note of this important Notice.
Thank you.
Notice of 8th Joint Management Commitee Meeting
The 8th JMC Meeting is on Saturday, 11 October 2008. The venue is at the Reading Room. The meeting will start at 10.00 am. All residents are welcomed to attend.
If you wish to have any matter discussed, please send an email to sutramas.kl@gmail.com. Thank you.
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