THE VILLAS OF ROCKY RIDGE RANCH

Condominium Corporation No. 9811303

207 Rocky Ridge Villas NW

Calgary, AB T3G 4R2

VILLA VIEWS

April 2016

RECYCLING PROGRAM

Now that we have had our recycling program in place for a few months, your Board of Directors is of the opinion that reusing the bags supplied by the recycling company is not a very efficient operation. When the bags are returned for reuse, they have to be bundled for distribution and some bags have to be discarded because they are ripped or soiled. Having residents pick up bags from the three distribution centres is also problematic because the distributors are not always home and may be away for extended periods on vacation.

For these reasons, the Board is recommending the distribution of the reusable bags be stopped and, instead, each resident be responsible for purchasing their own clear garbage bags. These bags are available at grocery stores and home renovation centres ( Home Depot sells clear 31" x 42" bags for $11.00 for a box of 40 bags). These bags would be smaller and easier to handle than the ones we are currently using. Although these bags would not be reused, they would be recycled along with their contents and the problems associated with redistributing reusable bags would be eliminated.

If you are in agreement with this recommendation, you need do nothing. If you would prefer to continue with the present system, please let a Board member know either by phone or by email. At the same time, please indicate if you would be willing to volunteer to serve as a distributor. If enough people indicate a preference for the current system, the Board will conduct an official survey. A final decision will be made at the April Board meeting and residents will be informed shortly thereafter as to how we will proceed.

Preventative Maintenance Inspection Report

Enclosed with your Villas news is a Preventative Maintenance Inspection report. In order for us, the Board, to keep an up-to-date analysis of the regular maintenance requirements of our Villas, we are asking each owner to complete the inspection report by April 8, noting any areas requiring attention. A volunteer will be coming by your villa to discuss the report with you and pick up the report as well. Once all of the reports have been received the Board will make arrangements to have the deficiencies corrected in due course. The chart at the end of this newsletter represents the Preventative Maintenance Inspection Report referred to above.

Back Yards

It has been noted that some owners are using their back patios or the area under their decks as storage areas. Please consider how this looks to your neighbours who can see your back yards. Bylaw 62(b)(xxiii) states “Do not use the deck or patio or other areas outside of the building for the storage of personal belongings or other goods or chattels or allow or cause any household or personal effects or articles belonging to the Owner to be kept anywhere except inside the Building of the Unit when not in actual use."

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION REPORT

UNIT #___________

INSPECTED BY:___________________

ITEM	ITEM TO BE CHECKED	DATE INSPECTED	WORK REQ’D, ‘YES’	WORK REQ’D ‘NO’	COMMENTS
1	SIDING
2	COACH LIGHTS EXTERIOR
3	EAVES TROUGHS AND DOWNSPOUTS
4	GAS PIPING-PAINT QUALITY
5	HAND RAILS
6	REAR DECKS
7	STONEWORK
8	TAPS (outside)
9	WATER VALVES-PAINT
10	HOUSE NUMBERS
11	CONCRETE PARGING
12	FRONT FLOWER BEDS
13	WHITE SPRINKLER WATER LINES
	ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
1
2
3
4