MEETING OF THE DREAM HILLS COMMUNITY COMMITTEE AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE ON FRIDAY, 28 JANUARY 2005

Present:        Stefan, Roger, Mags, Bill, Christine, Gerry, Linda, Kath.

Apology:      Peter

The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed.

1. PREVIOUS MINUTES:

LA CASITA:    The President will investigate the possibility of upgrading the electricity supply to the pool areas and La Casita.  He has also been approached regarding cleaning of La Casita following regular activities (quiz nights, etc.,) at a cost of 30 Euros per week.  This was rejected by the Committee, with a reminder that whoever takes responsibility for keyholding and running activities in La Casita is responsible for ensuring that it is left clean and tidy, not forgetting the toilet area.

VIA PARK III:  Mrs. Jolliffe (No.248) is suing the Community regarding the erection of the gate, saying it was not voted on at the last AGM.  The President has taken legal advice and we are advised to put the matter of the gate onto the Agenda at the next AGM.  Our lawyer responded to Mrs. Jolliffe’s lawyer accordingly and we have heard nothing more.

VIA PARK V:   A response to the Administrator’s letter to the Ministro de Trabajo in Alicante has been received, saying that this is a matter for Orihuela Town Hall.  Therefore, there is nothing further that we can do.  When Via Park V is complete, the owners/leaseholders of the units will elect their own President and form their own Community Committee – it will be completely separate from Dream Hills Community and outside of our President’s remit.  The VP.V sign is legal, and the builder has been approached with regard to their rubbish thrown into our streets and also burning rubbish on site.

The request for an outgoing mailbox is ongoing and will probably not be forthcoming until VP.V is complete.

The request for additional rubbish bins and recycling bins - also ongoing.

A list of house numbers not having paid their community fees (omitted from previous minutes - apologies) will be placed on the Notice Boards shortly.

AGENDA ITEMS

2.

The proposed date, venue and time for the 2005 AGM is Wednesday, 11 May 2005, at Restaurante Punta Prima (same venue as last year) at 14.00 hrs.  (To be confirmed).

3.

Completion of work and pebble-dashing the walls of the swimming pool areas should be completed next month, and the petanka courts will be re-sanded at the same time.  The President will request the maintenance company to tidy up the garden areas.  Quotes will be obtained for larger rubbish bins, new push-button shower fittings and security guards (for the pool areas only during the summer months) and these will be voted on at the AGM.

4.

The children’s playground area has not yet been handed over to the urbanisation by the local authority.  There is therefore no insurance against any injury sustained on this area, and the Town Hall will not put swings in place until such time as it is officially opened, when they will take responsibility.

5.

It was agreed that a Social Committee be formed by those people directly involved in organising activities in La Casita, with a separate bank account for funds towards it’s upkeep and that of the swimming pool areas, ie: replacement bins, etc..  The President will speak with the Administrator to see if it is necessary to approach the Town Hall for permission to use the land at the rear of La Casita  for a patio area.

6.

In response to a question regarding the Community Charge, the President confirmed that when the bungalows are completed, this charge will reduce.

7.

A vote of thanks was proposed to Roger & Wendie Ingram for their hard work in arranging the Spanish Lessons, and also to Linda & Mick Sims.

8.

Following a request for a mirror on the main road, opposite the private road where the post boxes are situated, the President sees no reason why we should not have one but stated that there is no point in asking the Town Hall authorities to provide one, as it would never materialise.

9.

The following requests have been received via the internet:

An additional telephone box at the 800’s end of the urbanisation.  President to investigate.

Cable TV.  The President stated that cable TV is definitely not available in the Dream Hills area.

 Signs regarding clearing up animal excreta.  President to get quotes for these signs – c/f. to next meeting.

10

The President will be taking part in the TORREVIEJA HALF MARATHON on Sunday, 27 February 2005.  Should he complete the course, he will donate any cash prize together with any sponsorship monies towards the Tsunami Appeal.
 

NB:  House Nos. 500’s  -  Sponsorship form attached.  Please return to Bill Allen (No. 571) when completed.  Thanks.

The meeting closed at 12.30 hrs.

Date of next meeting:          Friday, 25 February 2005 at 10.00 hrs. at the Community Centre.

KEA                                                                                                     2 February 2005