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Security Notice [Beltline Blockwatch]: Huntsman Garage Break-in – Please check your vehicles

*ACTION NOTICE: Moving forward, we will be disabling the old key-access for the garage doors.*

We’ve had another intruder gain access to the garage (Sept 12 @ 4:51am). To our knowledge, access was only gained to the upper garage area but we advise residents with vehicles on either level check their vehicle and ensure they’re not missing anything.

Please note: the intruders have routinely taken fobs from the vehicles they’re accessing—for the safety of all residents DO NOT LEAVE FOBS IN YOUR VEHICLE as it gives the holder access to the building and the garage. In the event your fob is stolen, notify the Board immediately so we can deactivate it as swiftly as possible.

Getting Additional Fobs: One garage fob has already been issued per unit; if you require an additional garage fob(s), they can be purchased for $75/fob. Please contact the Board to setup a new fob, should you require one.

Thanks,

The Huntsman Board

September 12, 2017 in Notices

Roof Repair

[UPDATE: September 11, 2017]

The Board met with the roofing consultant in June and reviewed the four bids received. Prices were all somewhat higher than the initial guesstimates. After reviewing the bids and considering the advice of the consultant the Board unanimously agreed to award the contract to Titan Roofing Inc. (“Titan”).  The Board will review and execute the contract with Titan shortly…a fixed price contract in the amount of $275,000 plus taxes.

Titan has currently indicated their plan to be on site around mid-September, 2017. They are expecting the project to take four to six weeks. Roofing projects are very weather dependent so that time line may be delayed should the weather not cooperate.

In addition we expect Titan will need to commandeer the front driveway for the duration of the project to accommodate the removal of debris. So the driveway is likely to be out of bounds to residents and guests for that time.

After giving due consideration to the current balance of our Reserve Fund, additional near term capital projects that are upcoming the Board concluded that the roof repair will be fully funded with funds available in the Reserve Fund.

 

[April 27, 2017]

Due to a series of reported roof leaks over the past couple of years the Board took the decision to engage an independent roofing specialist to undertake an inspection and evaluation of the roofing on our building.

Residential Roofing Consultants (Alberta) Ltd. (“RRC”) was retained for this purpose and an inspection report was tabled with the Board last fall. The inspector reported a series of bad past decisions which severely compromises the detection of possible leaks. The current PVC membrane roofing system was installed about 15 years ago and rather than remove the existing system first, it was placed over a separation sheet that was placed over the existing built-up roofing system. The existing roof rock ballast was then re-installed over the new membrane roof. It would appear that these decisions were made as cost saving measures by the developer about the time our building was converted to a condominium project. Due to this layering: (1) leak detection is extremely difficult and costly; and (2) any subsurface or underlying issues such as inadequate insulation or moisture infiltration cannot be identified. The inspector also reported that while the membrane appears to be in fair condition the installation details around the perimeter were poorly finished and were failing in a number of places.  His overall conclusion and recommendation is that the water proofing capabilities of our existing system are severely compromised and, rather than attempting to undertake any possible repairs, a full replacement is the best solution.

The Board has concluded that a full replacement is in the best interests of The Huntsman and further engaged RRC to act as Consultant for the project. RRC has since prepared a detailed bid document and has asked four roofing contractors to bid on the project. The Board is hoping that this work will be undertaken and completed this year. The inspection report suggested a budget in the range of $175,000 to $225,000 to complete the work.

Based on that budget the Board is confident that project can be fully paid for using existing reserve funds.

 

September 11, 2017 in Huntsman Updates

Parkade Painting July 24 & 25 – please remove vehicles and personal belongings on the associated day

The Board is assessing the advisability of painting the interior of the parkade (both levels); for this purpose we are undergoing a “mockup” at the main door areas of both levels to assess the durability and visual impact of painting the parkade, and ultimately to help us decide whether or not to proceed with the rest of the parkade.

The painting will be done on the following days, please be sure to clear your vehicle and personal belongings from your level of the parkade during this time:

Painting Dates

LOWER LEVEL
Monday, July 24, 2017 – 7:30am–5:00 pm

UPPER LEVEL
Tuesday, July 25, 2017 – 7:30am–5:00 pm

Neither the Huntsman Condominium Corporation, the Contractor nor Condeau Management will be responsible for any damages from overspray done to vehicles or any personal belongings left in the parking areas during the painting, so again please be sure to remove your vehicle and personal belongings on the day associated with your parkade level.

Thank you for you anticipated cooperation,
The Huntsman Board

July 17, 2017 in Notices

Huntsman Security: Intruder Alert (Photos attached)

Undesirables have been let into the building again which resulted in a few vehicular break-ins in the garage. The individuals were buzzed in, and then given access to the garage by residents.

As a result of these break-ins, we are going to be disabling any garage door remotes that existed prior to the two-button garage/entry fobs. If you require a second garage fob they are $75 each; please contact Gisele from Condeau at gisele@condeau.ca

 

Security at the Huntsman is every resident’s responsibility:

If you don’t personally know someone do not let them in.

 

Ways to help prevent future Huntsman break-ins:

  • Get the video security feed on your phone or home computer so you can check who you are buzzing in. Details on how to do this are on the Huntsman website in the documents section.
  • Do not let anybody into the building unless you know who they are
  • If you see suspicious activity report it to the police
  • Do not let anybody follow you into the parkade
  • If somebody is in the lobby and has no FOB to access other areas – DO NOT LET THEM IN
  • Don’t be afraid to ask delivery people or contractors for proof of identity

For reference here
are photos of the undesirables…




July 6, 2017 in Notices

Huntsman Security: Intruder Alert

Many buildings in the Beltline including The Huntsman have been targeted recently, some very undesirable people gained access to this building. Criminals will always look for the easiest targets, so let’s all work together to make our building more secure.  The best way to deal with crime is to take every step possible to prevent it from happening in the first place.  Here are a few tips that may help to prevent The Huntsman from being targeted again.

Intruders were able to gain access to the building by tampering with the intercom system.  Steps have been taken to prevent this from happening in the future.  If you see these men in the building please call the police and report it immediately.

 

Be prepared, regardless of how secure your apartment is:

  • Do not let anybody into the building unless you know who they are
  • If you see suspicious activity report it to the police
  • Do not let anybody follow you into the parkade
  • Do not leave any valuables in your vehicle
  • Don’t be afraid to ask delivery people or contractors for proof of identity
  • Keep seldom-used valuables and documents in a safety deposit box
  • Don’t store valuables all in one place, particularly in the bedroom, as this is the first place thieves will look
  • Record the serial numbers of all electronics.
  • Take photos of your possessions and keep the photos in a safe place. This will be helpful in recovering any stolen items

 

Safety is one of the most important aspects that homeowners want to be a part of.  Keeping crime and vandalism rates low or nonexistent is a top priority for your board, but accomplishing this may be more difficult without the help of all residents.

  • Lock Up
    Make sure the door latches and locks when you enter or leave the building
  • Get to know your neighbours
    When neighbors in your community know each other, they can watch out for each other, too. Knowing which neighbors belong where can make it easier to notice when something or someone is out of place.
  • Take A Walk
    A casual inspection of the building and area during morning, afternoon, or evening walks helps keep an eye on what’s going on, and also can deter would-be trouble makers as they see more people out and about.
  • Keep Things Clean
    A clean community isn’t just pleasant to look at. It also sends a message to everyone who comes into the neighborhood that it’s a place people care about, and one that they are committed to caring for.
  • Speak Up
    Most importantly, report any crime or suspicious activity they may see around the neighborhood, even if it seems like a small incident. While the board can implement a few things on their own to improve safety, in the end, it also takes a group effort with homeowners who care about the community. In the process can make a big impact on keeping the Huntsman a great place to live.
May 5, 2017 in Notices

Heating System Repairs

Over the weekend two of the three boilers that provide heat for the building shut down. Trotter & Morton have investigated and are working on repairs, but they anticipate that it will take a number of days to complete. The heaters may be repaired Friday (March 17th) at the earliest; however, it will likely take longer to complete the repairs.

Please be advised there will be limited heat until the system is fully repaired.

We will email residents if/when if there are any changes or updates to this notice.

Thank you for your anticipated co-operation.

 

Yours truly,
On Behalf of the Board of Directors, The Huntsman

Gisele Boisse
Condominium Manager
Direct Line 403-531-1586
Email gisele@condeau.ca

March 15, 2017 in Notices

Emergency Generator Testing: Tuesday December 20th

Please be advised that in accordance with Alberta Safety Codes, the emergency generator must be tested every month and the transfer system for emergency power must be tested every year.

The testing will be conducted by Fontier Electric on:

Tuesday, December 20, 2016
between 1:00pm – 4:30pm

Please be advised that there may be disruptions to the electrical power and elevator service.

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions in this regard.

 

Yours truly,

On Behalf of the Board of Directors, The Huntsman

Gisele Boisse,
Condominium Manager

December 19, 2016 in Notices

Fire Alarm Testing: Wednesday Sept 7th

NOTICE OF FIRE ALARM TESTING

Please be advised that in accordance with the Alberta Fire Code, testing of all fire/life safety equipment is required.  For your safety, the testing of the fire system will be on:

Wednesday, September 7, 2016
8:30am – 4:30pm

 Please be advised that the alarms bells will be ringing periodically while the system is being tested.

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions in this regard.

 

September 1, 2016 in Huntsman Updates

Carpet Cleaning

ALL RESIDENTS: THE HUNTSMAN

Please be advised that the interior carpets will be cleaned by All Canadian Janitorial Services on:

Thursday, August 11, 2016
between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

It will take several hours to dry and we ask that you please use care in the hallways during this time.

Thank you for your anticipated co-operation in this matter.

Yours truly,
On Behalf of the Board of Directors, The Huntsman

Jeanette Kloppenburg
Condominium Manager

August 8, 2016 in Notices

New Intercom Installation: Your Action is Required

We will be installing a new intercom system in the front lobby vestibule; this new system will link to either your landline or cellphone.

To proceed with the intercom installation, we’ll need updated contact information for your unit.

To update your contact info

  • Call Jeanette directly at 403-531-1582;
  • Or email jeanette@condeau.ca;
  • Include your unit number, name and phone number to be programmed into the intercom.

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation with this project.

Yours truly,
On Behalf of the Board of Directors, The Huntsman

Jeanette Kloppenburg
Condominium Manager

July 5, 2016 in Huntsman Updates