Committe meeting 6th July 2008

Time 11am
Place 17 phase 2
Present
Denise Brown (President)
Victor Callaghan Smith (Vice President 1)
Sue Davidson (Vice President 2)
Neville Jackson (Committee)
Leslie Callaghan Smith (refreshments)
Andy Edwards (Proposed Security guard)

Following agreement by the majority of owners phases 1 & 2 and passed at the A.G.M. 2007, the Administrator and officials have been looking at quotations for the employment of a pool guard for the high season.
As has everything is Spain, these prices have increased from those given before last December and we are also informed that employment of the larger Companies is by contract only. This in effect means that we have to contract the Company for set hours and set weeks regardless how empty the pool was. We were approached by Andy who we all know in his position as a bonifide security guard and an arrangement has been made with him to provide security round the pool as and when we require this. This the officials feel will not only save the Community money, but give employment to one of our residents and also as we know him make Communication between the Officials and the pool guard easy.
AGENDA
A)POOL GUARD

1. Quotation for Administration files
Andy will supply this early next week.
2. Copy of insurance for Administration files
Andy has checked with his insurers and will supply this also early next week.
3. Start date
The children have staggered holidays now and it was agreed the the weekend of the 19th was the best start date but Andy agreed to be flexible on this.
4. Uniform
The Officials do not want uniformed guards at the pool. It was also stated that this kind of clothing would be too hot. It was agreed that Andy wear normal summer clothing but also a thin waistcoat (the kind you carry in the car) with the words security on the back. It was also agreed to put a sign on the gate (English and Spanish) mentioning that security was present every time Andy was on duty
5. Pool rules
It was agreed that the main aim is for everyone to enjoy themselves at the pool and the object is not to spoil users fun but indeed to increase it. If there is only one family in the pool for instance then playing games (ball or otherwise) would be permitted. If the pool is full and this is causing offence or danger then it would not be allowed and they would be asked to stop.
6. Debtors admission to pool
This would be difficult to police. However, we are now fortunate that it will only apply to five properties as the other properties (owned by debtors) are either empty or have their own pool.
7. Invoice
As Andy is to work on a weekly basis it was agreed that payment would be made weekly through bank transfer
8. Bank detail
Andy will supply this next week.
9. Official/Community business
Andy was asked to refer any one asking about Community problems/concerns to one of the officials he also took our telephone numbers to pass on to any enquirer.
10. Any questions
The subject of rubbish round the Communal pool was discussed and it was agreed to place a bin there for the summer season. Andy has agreed to empty this at the end of his shift.

B)DUSTBINS
Meeting 15th July with Los Verdes de Orihuela.(green party) to discuss dustbins, bottle bank and feral cats any other problems?
Despite many,many requests to the town hall we still only have one bin for 101 properties. Denise, Victor, Sue and Neville have an appointment on the 15th with Los Verdes de Orihuela (the green party) to see if anything can be done about this before the high season begins. We are also going to mention our concerns over the feral cat problem and ask for a bottle bank and also paper recycling boxes.
C) COCKROACHES
Council eradication in June completed do we need the internal walkways done this year.
It was agreed to play this by ear as the Cockroach problem is not like the infestation of 2007. Therefore, not the need to spend so much on specialist treatment. Victor is to lift the internal drains to see if we can spray them ourselves, although there will always be some cockroaches in the area we do need to keep them down.
D)DEBTORS
With the help of Helene over four thousand was collected last month. We are talking with 6 other debtors (three claiming they have paid Fincas Network) One we now find is still owned by the Constructor.
It was mentioned how good the new firm of Administrators were
E)ANY OTHER BUSINESS.
none
the meeting closed 12 25 pm.
Thanks to all those present