August 2017 Newsletter
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To the Owners and Tenants of Alicante, August 2017- Board of Directors Meeting The August 2017 Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2017 in the Community Room with Open Session beginning at 6:30pm. Hallway Carpet and Paint Project As communicated earlier, the Board approved new paint, carpet, and other updates for the resident hallways on floors 1 thru 14. The project schedule currently shows the following target completions: · Hallway lighting updates: Completed · Hallway re-painting and re-carpeting: 1st week of August · Hallway signage updates: 1st week of August
Note: Dates are subject to vendors’ schedules. Current schedule information is displayed in the left side of the Mail Room glass case.
SDG&E Electric Vehicle Charger Program The Board is currently working with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) to evaluate the possibility of the Association qualifying for an SDG&E program that would install electric vehicle charging stations in the Alicante parking garage. The Board extends its thanks to those who participated in the related EV charger survey. As more information becomes available regarding the SDG&E project, it will be shared with the Community Trimming SDG&E Bills With the summer AC season here, the following may help you keep your electricity bill in check · Put LED bulbs in kitchen recessed can lights – Click here for details. · Put LED bulbs in bathroom recessed can lights – Click here for details. · Use LED bulbs in condo lamps – Click here for details. · Install a new HVAC filter – Click here for details. · Clean both clothes dryer filters – Click here for details. · Get dryer exhaust duct cleaned – Click here for details. · Enable your programmable thermostat – Click here for details. · See the electricity savings checklist – Click here for details. Streaming TV Selection “Wizard” Choosing a Streaming TV service (Hulu, Sling TV, DIRECTV NOW, etc.) can be confusing. Inevitably there are questions like, “which service has my CBS shows?” or “does the service have ESPN?” This website is a big help. After you enter your info, it displays the streaming services that it thinks best match your needs. The prices for the services are also shown. Steps: 1) Go to the website (https://www.suppose.tv/tv ); THEN 2) Along the webpage’s left edge – indicate the shows/channels you watch; THEN 3) In the webpage’s upper right corner – indicate if you need a DVR; THEN 4) In the webpage’s upper right corner – indicate your device (e.g.; Roku,); THEN… The website “wizard” shows which streaming services match your needs… and the price for each. If you’re interested in switching from a Cox bundle, the following bulletin includes steps to make the switch: Alicante OMC – Switching From a Cox Bundle. Watching Sports on Streaming TV Watching sports as a cord cutter (e.g.; Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, etc.) is easier than ever. This article describes how you can get ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, FS2, BTN, etc. without cable. If you’re interested in switching from a Cox bundle, the following bulletin includes steps to make the switch: Alicante OMC – Switching From a Cox Bundle. Phosphate Treatment for Building Hot Water The Board has decided to contract for a phosphate treatment for Alicante’s hot water system to reduce the risk of pinhole leaks. The phosphate treatment has an initial fee of $4,280, followed by a recurring monthly cost of $380. Fixing pinhole leaks in common area pipes can be an appreciable Association expense. So far in 2017, the Association has spent ~ $17,000 to repair pipes with pinhole leaks and associated damage. Background: The risk of pipe pinhole leaks depends on a number of factors, including: · Pipe material (copper, plastic, etc.) · Pipe/building age · Mineral content of the water carried by the pipe · Erosion caused by water flowing thru the pipe Over time, chemical reactions between minerals in the water and the pipe material (copper) can result in thin spots in the pipe, leading to pinhole leaks. Moreover, the flow of water through the pipe can erode the pipe’s walls, increasing the risk of pinhole leaks. Since Alicante’s hot water is continually re-circulated (to enable instant hot water at the taps), Alicante’s hot water pipes are at risk of pinhole leaks due to chemical reactions, as well as water flow erosion. The treatment involves the injection of food grade phosphates into the hot water flowing throughout the building to all condo units. The phosphates injected into the hot water will react with the copper pipe, depositing a layer along the inner surface of the pipes. This layer lessens the risk of pipe corrosion (minerals in the water) or pipe erosion (constantly flowing hot water) that could lead to pinhole leaks. Lockbox Cabinet Cleanup Management will be contacting owners and realtors to cleanup the Lockbox Cabinet located at the Garage Entrance. The goal is to identify and remove inappropriate lockboxes. Pet Reminders While we are a dog friendly building, please keep your furry companions on a leash while walking through the common areas. Per the Alicante Association Membership Handbook #9: “A leash held by an individual capable of controlling the animal must be used when walking your pet in the Common Areas including the lobby, hallways, garage and elevators.” Additionally, please do not allow your pet to relieve themselves in the planters! To reduce confusing your furry friend, please do not walk your pet through the patio/recreational area. Lastly, as a reminder, residents are entitled to quiet enjoyment of their unit. Please take the necessary measures to limit barking when in the unit and common areas. If there is persistent barking, it may rile up other furry neighbors and could be considered a nuisance – which is a violation of the governing documents. Let’s work with our furry companions to make Alicante an enjoyable living space for all! Rental Leases Per the Association’s Rules and Regulations, if you are renting your unit, please remember to send Management a copy of your lease. This information is necessary for many reasons, mainly for emergency purposes. In the event of an evacuation, the authorities require us to have an updated list of who is in the building. By not providing your lease and tenant’s information, we will not know who to look for if there was an evacuation situation. This information is kept confidential. Please remember to submit this information every time you have a new tenant! You can submit to kthomson@actionlife.com or mplascencia@actionlife.com. Architectural Applications If you are thinking about making a change in your unit that would require architectural committee review and approval, please plan well in advance. Per the Architectural Guidelines, the Committee is allotted 30-45 days for review. It is also recommended to wait before setting a schedule with your contractor until an approval has been awarded. Alicante Committees There are four committees at Alicante: · The Architectural Committee reviews Architectural Applications submitted by owners. · The Common Area Enhancement Committee works on common area décor, such as the lobby. · The Owner Maintenance Committee provides information on maintaining condo systems. · The Social Committee plans and hosts gatherings, like the Annual holiday party. If you are a member who is interested in serving the Community but cannot dedicate the time to serve as a Board Member, joining a committee may be perfect for you! Please contact management at kthomson@actionlife.com for more details. Alternately, Owners may view the various committee charters on Vivo Portal. Contact Information In the event you change your email address or phone number, please remember to advise management. This allows us to continue to communicate important reminders to you! Insurance Reminder Owners, please be reminded you are required to have individual owners insurance. Should you have any questions as to what your policy should cover, please review the CC&R’s for owners’ responsibility. Should you have renters or are a renter, it is good practice to obtain renters’ insurance, in the event an emergency were to occur. Moves/Deliveries Just a reminder that all moves and deliveries must be scheduled with Management at least a week in advance. A general rule of thumb is if it takes more than one person to move it, then a move must be scheduled. The reason is simply to protect the building from sustaining damage during a move. Please be advised that if you are found to have had an unscheduled move, you will be subject to hearing and fine. If you are unsure of the scope of your move or would like to schedule a move, please contact the General Manager. Maintenance Responsibilities In case you are ever curious as to who is responsible for what, or find yourself in a situation where you don’t know if you should call Management or your own vendor, please see the Maintenance Matrix posted in the mailroom glass case. We pulled this information from the Alicante CC&Rs. Monthly HOA Meetings Just a reminder that each month’s HOA Board meeting includes an Open Session where Owners may discuss concerns with the Board, as well as listen while the Board discusses HOA matters. Owners are encouraged to attend! |