MEETING OF DREAM HILLS URBANISATION COMMITTEE HELD AT

LA CASITA, FRIDAY 27th MAY 2005, 11.00 a.m.

 

Present: Stefan, Christine, Angela, Chris, Mags, Linda, Jeff, Tid, Mick.

 

Apologies:  Gerry, Peter.

The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed.

 

MATTERS ARISING:

                                     

  1. A.G.M.: Format and presentation of A.G.M. to be analysed so that improvements and efficiencies can be introduced next year.
  2. Aqua Aerobics: Suggested one day a week in pool, say 10.00 – 11.00a.m.  More information required on Liability, Insurance Cover, First Aid, etc.  Deferred until next meeting.
  3. Toilet access for pool-users at Casita: Although again discussed at length, no satisfactory solution was reached.  The presence of classes, book-swap and other activities make matters more difficult.  The toilet in the Casita will not be available for pool-users this summer.  Problems of supervision, cleaning and access control, together with the disruption of classes and other regular activities create too many problems.
  4. Graffiti: Stefan to contact Ibedrola or others to request repainting of their utility box at the lower entrance to Dream Hills.
  5. Budgets: Half-yearly maintenance charge will be Euro89.02.  This comprises the normal running costs of Euro72.41 plus the new Security and Plinth expenditure together with a 5% Reserve Fund charge (a legal requirement).
  6. Rubbish Bins & Eco Park: Address and telephone number of Eco Park to be put on web-site and notice boards to encourage residents to use the facility.  Green rubbish should be placed next to, not in, the bins.  Disposal of plastic and glass is carried out by two different companies, the glass collection company being the more efficient.
  7. Motorbikes: Police have responded quickly to two calls relating to problems around the pool areas.  Similar problems are best addressed by calling the Local Police on 649900304.  It is illegal to use the small motorised scooters on public streets/roads, for which the min. operator age is 14.
  8. Denuncias:  Stefan took the committee through the completion of sample forms.  He will also provide a Spanish translation for a range of common complaints (i.e. noise, ugly neighbours etc!) during his regular surgeries.
  9. Land between Pools: This land is owned by the City Hall.  Local youths canvassed stated that they would like a small football pitch there.  City Hall to be contacted re usage.  It may need a community effort to clean area.

 

 AOB:

  1. Pool Maintenance: The pools and enclosed areas are not being properly maintained.  The pools are dirty and some of the trees have died due to neglect.  The maintenance firm will be written to and warned that unless matters improve significantly, the contract will be cancelled.
  2. Security Guards: This year security guards will man the pool areas and will open and close the pools daily.  Also the new Urbanisation security guards will commence patrolling in June.  Format for the reporting of security incidents will be advised when agreed.
  3. Outgoing Post Box: Already applied for, to be chased up.
  4. Pool Auto Cards: Carlos Pulido, the swipe card technician, can be contacted on 965328562 or mobile 677211020. Please remember that he can only adjust, fix and restart cards at his premises.
  5. Proposed new gate opposite Via Park V: A number of letters were received by the President objecting to the proposed usage of the new gate.  There were also representations against it at his surgery on May 28th.  It now appears that pedestrian access may be restricted, which was not what was agreed at the A.G.M. More details required before matter can be addressed.

 

 

15. Committee Member                             Responsible For         

      Peter (883) and Chris (859)            1 – 5 and all 800’s

      Angela (32)                                         6 – 109

      Christine (133)                                   110 – 229

      Mags (269)                                          230-272,377-383 and 388-422

      Linda (303)                                         273-320

      Gerry (327) and Jeff (266)               321-376,384-387 and 423-499

      Tid (586)                                              500-588                              

 

 

Meeting ended 14.20                                         

 

 

Next meeting – Friday 24th June, 10.00a.m.

 

Mick 03/06/05