Report on CCI Annual General Meeting

December Meetings

Following the installation of the new heating system in 2010, energy costs increased dramatically in 2011 and 2012. The net increase in energy costs year to date in 2013, is even much more dramatic.

A detailed analysis of energy costs considering  required rate adjustments, has been prepared and should be reviewed by the Auditor. Unfortunately, the board refused to allow the AGM held in October, to appoint  an auditor as is required by our bylaws. As our bylaws provide that should an auditor not be appointed, then the current auditor will serve another one year term. The energy cost analysis will therefore be made available for the review of the current auditor.

Numerous residents have expressed concern over the obvious neglect of snow removal from pedestrian areas including the sidewalk in front of the building. Neighboring properties along Spadina Crescent ensure that sidewalks are cleared on a daily basis. Apparently, the sidewalk in front of our building, is not considered to be subject to such maintenance.

This service has always been understood to be the responsibility of our contracted caretaker. The absence of performance of this contracted service, clearly exposes unit owners to potential liability issues.

The board of directors are hereby requested to ensure that all snow removal responsibilities of the caretaker, are to be performed on a daily basis.

It is further requested of the board, to provide residents with a copy of the caretaker contract, in order to clarify the often questioned responsibilities including those of snow removal.

Over the last few years, and again most recently, there has been discussion among residents that the Christmas Party held in recent years has been held at a cost well beyond what residents find reasonable. The cost per attendee has for some time,  proven to be in excess of $60.00. This when, the more respected condominium buildings in Saskatoon, have held their annual Christmas Party at a substantially lower cost, often less than $20.00 per attendee, and  most often with the traditional participation of resident volunteers.

It is therefore suggested, that tickets for the 2013 Christmas Party event at Spadina Towers be offered to all unit owners with the ticket price determined with all relevant costs included.

This measure would ensure that residents are informed of the actual cost of this event, and provide them with an opportunity to decide on their own if this wish to participate.