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About doug

Retired Professor, Algonquin College, Ottawa.

Bylaw discussion

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On November 27, 2012 a good turnout of owners met in a town hall to discuss the proposed operating By-law no. 11. It would replace By-law no. 3 that has been in effect since June, 1985.

The Governance Committee had put considerable time and effort into revising the new bylaw. The Committee tried to reflect all concerns that were brought forward. Nevertheless, it became evident at the town hall that many owners still had reservations about the new document. Representatives of the Governance Committee took note of those newly expressed concerns.

Reference was made to previous legal opinion that pointed to discrepancies between the existing By-law no. 3 and Ontario’s Condominium Act but that opinion was not available at the town hall.

We eventually decided it would be best to table further consideration of the bylaw. The Board will instead concentrate on more pressing and immediate issues.

New developments

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1. There is now an automatic door opener at the side entrance, facing the side of the garage. You will still need your fob.

2. If you have items you would like to sell, buy or exchange through our website please email me.

3. I have recently updated several of this site’s pages.

4. Frobisher Place owners may view a draft of the proposed new Bylaw #11 and a cover letter with more info. There will be an information session in the Party Room, Tuesday, November 27 at 7:00 p.m.

Condo network

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We would like to organise an informal network of Ottawa-area condo Boards. The network would help us exchange info on issues we may have in common.

If you are a Director at another condo we would like to hear from you.

– Doug Brandy, Director, Frobisher Place

Swimming pool

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Ottawa Public Health is now satisfied with the measures taken by Castleview Towers. Frobisher Place residents should feel safe in using the pool once more.

If you experience any problems you believe could have resulted from use of the pool please phone Ottawa Public Health at 613-580-6744.

 

Painting

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The Decorating Committee is proposing new paint colours for the lobby and the Perrier (Party) Room. The paints are all found in the Randall C2 series and you may view them below but please note that a computer monitor’s display might only approximate the paint when it’s applied to a wall or ceiling.

080 “Milk Moustache” for the lobby and Perrier Room ceilings

milk moustache

 

 

 

 

124 “Sundown” would replace the Perrier Room’s current dark green

sundown

 

 

 

 

126 “Buffed” would replace the Perrier Room’s current light green

buffed

 

 

 

 

330 “Cappuccino Froth”  would replace the current khaki green

Cappuccino Froth

 

 

 

 

If you have comments you may email me and I will pass them on to the Decorating Committee and the Board.

– Doug Brandy