Albatros News

BUSY, BUSY, BUSY I haven't written a post for a while which is always a sign that things are going well or that I am very busy .......or as in this instance, both Summer 2016 On the whole we had a good summer.  The minor issues that arose were dealt with by owners on the spot and the Committee were not involved.  A couple of Owners mentioned points to me when I was over in September and these will be discussed before next year.  These are matters that are difficult to resolve such as people leaving sunbeds out around the pool when they are not there.  Ideas have been put forward to address this .......but we need to think whether we are over re-acting and what the cost implications are. TV and Internet Installations, aircon and other works Please remember that when you have work done, it is YOUR responsibility to ensure that all reinstatement work is completed before contractors leave. I mention this because of damage recently to tiles in the cor...

FEES FOR 2016/17 Details of your fees were sent out in the AGM Package.  The Direct Debits will be collected during the    FIRST WEEK OF AUGUST. TOWNHOUSES ....MAINTENANC E The quotes for the maintenance work on all the Townhouses have now been received and the successful company is Decoman.  This is the same company that did all the work on the Penthouses and bungalows. I am in the process of writing to all owners about the work.  As usual, if you have any queries, please get in touch with me or a Committee Member. COMMITTEE 2016/17 Photos of all the Committee Members can be found by selecting the appropriate heading on the far right hand side of the page.

APOLOGIES It is taking me longer than normal to write up the Minutes following the AGM this year.  I travelled back to the UK shortly after the Meeting and have been involved with the selection of Contractor for Phase 2 Maintenance work on the Townhouses, writing letter of welcome and thanks to new and leaving Committee Members and sorting out a new sign for the poolside ,,,,,,, to name but three things on a list of about 20, I will make it a priority to get the minutes written as soon as the Maintenance contract is sorted. (I have started the Minutes.) 13TH JULY 2016 MINUTES of AGM I have completed these and they are at the office to be distributed. PLEASE NO CIGARETTE ENDS .................................... Summer's here and time for evenings on the balcony ....... and breakfast too.  To those of you who smoke, may I please ask you  NOT to throw your cigarette ends over the balcony.  Believe it or not, but they land on the balcony below which ...

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 ...