Albatros News

JUNE MEETING  24th JUNE 2016 Just a reminder of the date of this year's AGM.  If there is anything that you would like to be considered for inclusion, please let me know asap as I will be preparing the package at the beginning of May. COMMITTEE Would you like to join us on the Committee?  If so, please email me at albatroscommittee@btinternet.com before 9th May 2016.   I would like to think that it is not a hard task.....it is an opportunity to have your views on all topics taken into consideration when decisions are made.  The majority of our discussions now take place via email so everyone has the opportunity to have their say, and vote, on all topics.   Your contribution will be much appreciated.  If you are interested, but not ready to actually be put forward for voting, you can also 'shadow' the work of the Committee and be included on some emails to get a taste of what is involved. COMMUNITY MAINTENANCE I do hope tha...

Not a pleasant subject to be writing about but I wanted to make you aware that there have been several break-ins on nearby complexes recently, particularly on El Divino.  I have not received reports of any on Albatros.  The police have arrested 4 people, I hear, so hopefully these incidents will be at an end. In order to decrease the risks on Albatros,  we must ensure that our gates are not left open and it is in each individual Owner's interest not to leave entrance doors to their properties open and unattended. PLEASE MAKE SURE THE PEDESTRIAN GATES CLOSE BEHIND YOU Can I also ask that if you see at someone has failed to do this would YOU please close the gate. PLEASE TAKE CARE There have also been incidents of mugging in the streets near Albatros.  I am sorry to say that it has happened to an Owner who had a necklace pulled off.  Incidents have occurred in Isla Tabarca as well as in the back roads near the field. Hopefully the people d...

Season's Greetings and Best Wishes for 2016 No Owners' Meeting in January 2016 as there is insufficient urgent business.  Notification has been sent out by the office. Post Boxes   Notices have been placed in the Post Boxes asking advertisers not to stuff the individual boxes with advertising literature.  If the individual boxes become full, the post people take the post back to the Post Office.  The boxes are there to receive post and so I have firmly, but politely, asked those who deliver the advertising matter to show respect for the postal workers and use the 'Publicidad' container at the side of the post boxes.  Fingers crossed on this one. Bench  We have had a request for a bench to be placed near the car exit gate primarily for use by people waiting for lifts who in the past have used the apartment steps.  Pisciblue who look after our gardens have sourced several stone benches which could be suitable.  Providing the price ...

WEEK COMMENCING 21ST SEPTEMBER SUMMER 2015 After a disappointing start things settled down.  Temperatures were even higher than usual as was the humidity so the pool and surrounding areas were very popular.   The original pool guards were changed and we had the services of guards who were at Albatros last year and had experience of some of the issues which we have every year.  In the main the poolguards were respected by the pool users but as usual there were a few who were unruly and bad mannered. The night guard made a tremendous difference to the complex, his presence being sufficient to deter most inconsiderate behaviour. The Committee will be undertaking a review of the summer arrangements shortly so that lessons can be learned and changes made for next year if necessary. COMMUNITY MAINTENANCE The contract with Decoman was finally signed at the end of August ready for work to start mid September.  A test area on a balcony with cracks has ...

NIGHT GUARD As  an emergency measure and in response to some anti-social behaviour during the night time hours, a night guard has started working on Albatros.  It is with some regret that this unanimous decision was taken ..... we had always hoped that it would not be necessary.  Other complexes nearby have night guards and I think Albatros became the easy option for night time swimming in a lovely pool, regardless of the pool rules or the Code of Conduct relating to anti-social behaviour.  It's a big enough nuisance when one person thinks this way but when he brings 10 or more of his friends back at 05:30 to join in, disturbing occupants of nearby properties, and involving the police, it is getting out of hand.  I was then advised that occupants of other properties were joining in and the Committee felt that it was time to do more than send letters. There are sufficient funds in the budget to cover the cost and we are looking at asking the Owners of ...

A DISAPPOINTING START Graffiti ........ has appeared on a house wall by the satellite dish...... I don't have the full details yet about which house, but when I have those details, I will write to the Owner.  T he area affected is about 14" long and the letters 4" high.  David Newman has tried to remove it but without success so I have asked for it to be painted as a matter of urgency as it is unsightly and could attract other mindless attempts.  The name on the wall is PATRIC.   Not sure if the vandal was interrupted; can't spell; or is it a name in another language? The Pool Steps  ......... have been broken and it is unlikely that this has happened because of normal use.  One set, and maybe both, will need repair or replacing.  They were inspected and repaired before the summer and to have to do it again is disappointing and costly . The Pool Guard  ........ is there for everyone's safety and to help ensure that the pool is kept to th...

AGM 2015 The AGM was held on 26th June with Owners from 14 properties attending and 40 voting by proxy.  My concern over such small numbers is that we all have a high stake in the Community and should be vigilant on how the affairs of the Community are being handled.   Other communities in Spain have been caught out when 'less than honest' officials have taken advantage of the communal funds.  We have safeguards in that the Committee oversees the President and the Administrator oversees us all but I would urge all Owners to play a part in the process and be fully aware of how the fees are used........ and demonstrate this by using your vote. I have prepared the Minutes of the Meeting which are currently being checked before distribution. POOL The pool guard started on 24th June and I ask everyone to give him full support in ensuring that the Pool Rules are followed.  Tomas is Norwegian and has an excellent command of English as well as German and Spa...