With the upcoming AGM(in October) and the need to elect new directors, will people seriously consider giving of their time to serve the Eco Community as a director?
The process for nominations is as mentioned before and you need to start giving this some serious thought.
There are definitely members of the board who are not available for re-election, so there is a need for others to step up to the plate and be counted.
Fresh blood is always useful and makes a difference.
Kind Regards,
Dr. George Varughese.
30 September 2010
29 September 2010
I like Ciarra’s new game – you’re next
I want to compliment Ciarra on the updated website. I think it is an excellent way of getting information about our fellow residents.
I don’t even know what my neighbours look like. Can’t wait to see the new family – the Erasmus’s of stand 208.
Spiro
I don’t even know what my neighbours look like. Can’t wait to see the new family – the Erasmus’s of stand 208.
Spiro
Dam’s full of fish
Listening to Archie Rutherford at our last meeting and telling us that Jaco are going to assist us in getting our dams full of fish, is wonderful news.
I’m longing for the first Sunday that I can swing my rod over my shoulder and walk to the fishing spot.
How about a little lapa or two next to the dams, so I can take my Misses with. She is not a sun lover, but I would like her company next to the dam.
Blou Bulle
I’m longing for the first Sunday that I can swing my rod over my shoulder and walk to the fishing spot.
How about a little lapa or two next to the dams, so I can take my Misses with. She is not a sun lover, but I would like her company next to the dam.
Blou Bulle
27 September 2010
Reply to Snoopy's blog 23 September 2010
HI Snoopy,
In actual fact the house was in the Township and not in our Estate.
Sorry that it was not made clearer.
George Varughese.
In actual fact the house was in the Township and not in our Estate.
Sorry that it was not made clearer.
George Varughese.
Dear Homeowners / Residents,
Following the series of breakins that we as an estate were subject to late last year and early this year, it became evident that our security had to be upgraded/beefed up/reviewed.
The Security Committee went out to tender for the Security and during the tendering process, it became patently obvious that a lot more had to be spent on security to obtain the desired outcomes (this was evident from our then service provider and the new ones who tendered). It was obvious that with the unique challenges our estate presents, security needed a different approach and one that would require more expenditure from us.
If you would recall we had an information meeting in July where this was communicated to residents and we received the mandate from the community to do what was required to secure our homes.
We(the entire board) shortlisted three companies for the final evaluation, one of which was the then service provider, HWS. As we concluded the meeting, HWS resigned and informed us that they would be leaving end of August(this was mid August). We then contacted our choice and asked if they could take over in two weeks and they agreed to do so.
We were left with a decision to make; Either appoint somebody (at a higher cost obviously), or appoint nobody and be left without security pending the AGM and further mandate from the body.
We took the decision that we had been mandated to by the body at the meeting of July and appointed Fidelity Security Services with effect from 01/09/10.
I am sure that in light of the successes (arrests, identifying fraudulent activity etc) that we have had (including the latest), you will all be in agreement that the correct decision was made and that the cost implications thereof would have to be borne.
As a result of the above and some other factors the levies have had to be raised with effect from 01/10/10 to R2,550.00
This was communicated at the information meeting on 20th September and was met with agreement.
Kind Regards,
The Board of Trustees
Thanks
Dr. George
The Security Committee went out to tender for the Security and during the tendering process, it became patently obvious that a lot more had to be spent on security to obtain the desired outcomes (this was evident from our then service provider and the new ones who tendered). It was obvious that with the unique challenges our estate presents, security needed a different approach and one that would require more expenditure from us.
If you would recall we had an information meeting in July where this was communicated to residents and we received the mandate from the community to do what was required to secure our homes.
We(the entire board) shortlisted three companies for the final evaluation, one of which was the then service provider, HWS. As we concluded the meeting, HWS resigned and informed us that they would be leaving end of August(this was mid August). We then contacted our choice and asked if they could take over in two weeks and they agreed to do so.
We were left with a decision to make; Either appoint somebody (at a higher cost obviously), or appoint nobody and be left without security pending the AGM and further mandate from the body.
We took the decision that we had been mandated to by the body at the meeting of July and appointed Fidelity Security Services with effect from 01/09/10.
I am sure that in light of the successes (arrests, identifying fraudulent activity etc) that we have had (including the latest), you will all be in agreement that the correct decision was made and that the cost implications thereof would have to be borne.
As a result of the above and some other factors the levies have had to be raised with effect from 01/10/10 to R2,550.00
This was communicated at the information meeting on 20th September and was met with agreement.
Kind Regards,
The Board of Trustees
Thanks
Dr. George
Are we poisoning Archie?
I saw the other day some residents that are spraying poison on their grass and in their flower beds. Their garden is open towards the street. Won’t they by their actions poison Archie?
Just wondering .....................
Peace Lover
Just wondering .....................
Peace Lover
Lovely gardens
I get such a joy walking around the houses and seeing all the lovely gardens.
Most people really make a good efforts looking after their environment and their homes.
I feel proud to be part of this estate.
Keep it up!
Mr XYZ
Most people really make a good efforts looking after their environment and their homes.
I feel proud to be part of this estate.
Keep it up!
Mr XYZ
23 September 2010
Why not tell us who the guilty are?
At Monday’s meeting they told us that they caught a burglar and he led them to a house where the others were caught.
Didn’t we all agree at the previous meeting to name and shame the guilty?
Snoopy
Didn’t we all agree at the previous meeting to name and shame the guilty?
Snoopy
Answer to Sorieta's mail of 21 September
We were left with no option as HWS had resigned with effect from 31/08/10. Thus it could not be extended.
If we did not appoint somebody, we would have been without any security. Surely you are not advocating that we did that?
Furthermore, whoever we appointed would have meant an increase in our levies.
Even if they had not resigned, am I to infer that you would have preferred for the status quo to have remained? Where we were being broken into almost daily with impunity? In all honesty we could not do that as we would have been castigated for not taking action.
I do hope that you are pleased with the arrests that have taken place thus far and with the security.
If not kindly voice your concerns about them so that I can deal with it.
Thank you to Ciarra for the appreciation and kind words. It does make what we are trying to achieve worthwhile. As human beings, it is nice to be affirmed once in a while, though that may not be the reason for serving.
Kind Regards
DR. George Varughese.
Security Committee.
If we did not appoint somebody, we would have been without any security. Surely you are not advocating that we did that?
Furthermore, whoever we appointed would have meant an increase in our levies.
Even if they had not resigned, am I to infer that you would have preferred for the status quo to have remained? Where we were being broken into almost daily with impunity? In all honesty we could not do that as we would have been castigated for not taking action.
I do hope that you are pleased with the arrests that have taken place thus far and with the security.
If not kindly voice your concerns about them so that I can deal with it.
Thank you to Ciarra for the appreciation and kind words. It does make what we are trying to achieve worthwhile. As human beings, it is nice to be affirmed once in a while, though that may not be the reason for serving.
Kind Regards
DR. George Varughese.
Security Committee.
22 September 2010
Thank you to Willie Myburgh & Fred Botes
We would just like to thank Fred Botes for the way you handled our complaint and Mr Myburgh in admitting that we have a valid complaint.
Thank you for offering to sort this out promptly with tree planting.
We just wish that everybody's complaints can be sorted out this way by Mr Botes who shows wisdom beyond the typical attitude of the board.
Regards
Adrian & Rynette Farrar
Thank you for offering to sort this out promptly with tree planting.
We just wish that everybody's complaints can be sorted out this way by Mr Botes who shows wisdom beyond the typical attitude of the board.
Regards
Adrian & Rynette Farrar
Good news!!
Dear Fellow Homeowner,
It is with great delight that I have the following to report to you.
At about 04.30hrs this morning two suspects were apprehended with stolen goods in their possession, trying to break out of our estate.
They had broken into a house(not armed or linked to a security company), and were making away when they were apprehended.
They had in their possession a Plasma TV and Laptop.
They are currently in custody and are being questioned, and we believe that more arrests are imminent.
We will keep you posted.
They did gain access through the fence along Michelle Ave, which sent a signal through to the gate house.
Further details would compromise the ongoing investigations.
I am further convinced that we did take the right decision with the appointment of our new security service provider.
Once more may I reiterate my request that any non conformances by the security company or by residents be communicated to me. We want to enforce our Zero Tolerance approach in this estate.
DR. George Varughese.
Security Committee
It is with great delight that I have the following to report to you.
At about 04.30hrs this morning two suspects were apprehended with stolen goods in their possession, trying to break out of our estate.
They had broken into a house(not armed or linked to a security company), and were making away when they were apprehended.
They had in their possession a Plasma TV and Laptop.
They are currently in custody and are being questioned, and we believe that more arrests are imminent.
We will keep you posted.
They did gain access through the fence along Michelle Ave, which sent a signal through to the gate house.
Further details would compromise the ongoing investigations.
I am further convinced that we did take the right decision with the appointment of our new security service provider.
Once more may I reiterate my request that any non conformances by the security company or by residents be communicated to me. We want to enforce our Zero Tolerance approach in this estate.
DR. George Varughese.
Security Committee
Job well done
I wasn't at the meeting on Monday night, but I got feedback from my husband that were present.
My husband recon that the new security firm look's a lot more professional and that they seem to know more about security issues than the previous group.
Although we have to pay more (can't have levies not going up two years in a row) I think we have to say to the board "well done with this job" you have made a good choice.
Ciarra
My husband recon that the new security firm look's a lot more professional and that they seem to know more about security issues than the previous group.
Although we have to pay more (can't have levies not going up two years in a row) I think we have to say to the board "well done with this job" you have made a good choice.
Ciarra
Website updated
Hi all,
The website is updated again and are featuring our first family. Have a look at www.natureestate.net. Follow the link on the top right hand side of this page.
And the next family to be featured on this website will be the Erasmus family of stand 208. Better get yourselves prepared!
Ciarra
The website is updated again and are featuring our first family. Have a look at www.natureestate.net. Follow the link on the top right hand side of this page.
And the next family to be featured on this website will be the Erasmus family of stand 208. Better get yourselves prepared!
Ciarra
21 September 2010
Will I go to Pollsmoor prison?
I just saw a e-mail from Trish that everybody must go into the clubhouse to verify our access cards and our photo's must be placed on our access cards.
Often hubby and I swap cars without thinking about swapping cards. Sure this happens to others as well. Does this mean that when I pitch up at the gate with hubby's card that I will be on my way shortly to Pollsmoor prison or the like?
Don't stress - just teasing.
Rynette Farrar
Often hubby and I swap cars without thinking about swapping cards. Sure this happens to others as well. Does this mean that when I pitch up at the gate with hubby's card that I will be on my way shortly to Pollsmoor prison or the like?
Don't stress - just teasing.
Rynette Farrar
Another five years of traffic hell!!
Again last night someone mentioned that we must not extend the building period yet again and that owners must finish their houses as soon as possible so that we can get rid of the building contractors that are also posing a threat to our security.
I've got news for everyone. Soon there will be an estimated 200 vehicle trips plus, every working day in and out of our main gate (a bad joke already)and along Roller street when the new quarry area development starts (extension 13 & 14). The building period for this development is also estimated at a further five years.
We where all told years ago that the plan was to be all built up by this very time - what lies!!!! Was this false sales pitch back then or more likely it was the only info from the developer at that time.
So folk prepare for another five years of hell and not forgetting that our electricity grid is at maximum capacity now according to Escom !!!
Rynette Farrar
I've got news for everyone. Soon there will be an estimated 200 vehicle trips plus, every working day in and out of our main gate (a bad joke already)and along Roller street when the new quarry area development starts (extension 13 & 14). The building period for this development is also estimated at a further five years.
We where all told years ago that the plan was to be all built up by this very time - what lies!!!! Was this false sales pitch back then or more likely it was the only info from the developer at that time.
So folk prepare for another five years of hell and not forgetting that our electricity grid is at maximum capacity now according to Escom !!!
Rynette Farrar
Verval datum van sekuriteit's firma se kontrak?
Na gister aand se vergadering die volgende vraag - hoekom nie die sekuriteits firma se kontrak verleng met 'n verdere twee maande, sodat ons (die huis eienaars) ook 'n sê kan hê by die jaarlike AGM, in die hernuwing daarvan al dan nie, instede daarvan om die besluit namens ons almal te neem en dan te sê jammer dis die rekening en julle moet nou maar net betaal.
Wonder maar net .......
Sorieta
Wonder maar net .......
Sorieta
Voting of board members
I refer to Mr XYZ mail of 10th September 2010.
The Estate community is not tied to any of the board members. No board members position is fixed barring the Developers 4 nominees.
I want to appeal to people to come forward and be nominated for board members. We should have more nominees than posts, otherwise we will have the same board members as before.
It's easy to sit back and criticize others (and this is useful if it is constructive), but to come in and get your hands dirty is a different ballgame.
Maybe we should look at other ways to elect board members, so that it will be more trustworthy and transparent.
Jakes
The Estate community is not tied to any of the board members. No board members position is fixed barring the Developers 4 nominees.
I want to appeal to people to come forward and be nominated for board members. We should have more nominees than posts, otherwise we will have the same board members as before.
It's easy to sit back and criticize others (and this is useful if it is constructive), but to come in and get your hands dirty is a different ballgame.
Maybe we should look at other ways to elect board members, so that it will be more trustworthy and transparent.
Jakes
20 September 2010
AGM & Directorship
With the upcoming AGM and the requirement that Directors must be nominated and voted on, would people kindly consider very seriously, giving of their time to serve our community on the Board of Directors? A number of directors would like to step down and it would be most welcome for new faces and ideas perhaps to come into the board.
If there is any confusion as to how to go about being nominated or nominating someone, please contact the Estate Offices, Fred or Trish, or any of the Directors.
Please be prepared to come in and work though. Passengers are not going to be useful.
Once more may I request that any breaches of security be reported to me or Fred at the office. We do want to start from the very beginning with a policy of zero tolerance to any non conformances.
Thanks,
Dr. George.
Security Committee.
If there is any confusion as to how to go about being nominated or nominating someone, please contact the Estate Offices, Fred or Trish, or any of the Directors.
Please be prepared to come in and work though. Passengers are not going to be useful.
Once more may I request that any breaches of security be reported to me or Fred at the office. We do want to start from the very beginning with a policy of zero tolerance to any non conformances.
Thanks,
Dr. George.
Security Committee.
14 September 2010
"Archie" - the Zebra will be called
Hello,
Just a letter to tell uncle Blou Bulle that I have found another name for the Zebra.
Can we call him "Archie" after uncle Archie Rutherford that is looking after all the game?
Regards
Darren Farrar
Just a letter to tell uncle Blou Bulle that I have found another name for the Zebra.
Can we call him "Archie" after uncle Archie Rutherford that is looking after all the game?
Regards
Darren Farrar
10 September 2010
How do we get rid of the Robert Mugabe regime?
Good morning ,
I've just studied Dr.George's post about how to apply for a position on the Board. It is obvious then that the home owners do not get a vote on the matter and that it is the current board who decide 'yes or no'. This is bullsh*t as there are many who feel that [bar a few board members like the good doctor] the others should be kicked off our board. These board members by their incompetence and attitude are way past their "sell by date", but the question remains as to how can we have them democratically removed from the shelf for good? Can't,the answer is that it appears to be a "till death we do part" marriage and we are stuck with these folks. Folks who are more suited to being on an ironing board than a company board. The current board is made up of assets and liabilities, with the later far greater than the former and thus continuing to trade insolvent.
God save us from these brotherhood despots!
Don't forget to bring your popcorn and cokes to the AGM circus next month, and oh! don't forget to bring your own chairs because with such limited space most would have to sit in the veld. You may miss out then on the presentation of Robert Mugabe Awards to selected board member for exemplary poor conduct, poor leadership and tenaciously holding on to power.
Cheers
Mr XYZ
I've just studied Dr.George's post about how to apply for a position on the Board. It is obvious then that the home owners do not get a vote on the matter and that it is the current board who decide 'yes or no'. This is bullsh*t as there are many who feel that [bar a few board members like the good doctor] the others should be kicked off our board. These board members by their incompetence and attitude are way past their "sell by date", but the question remains as to how can we have them democratically removed from the shelf for good? Can't,the answer is that it appears to be a "till death we do part" marriage and we are stuck with these folks. Folks who are more suited to being on an ironing board than a company board. The current board is made up of assets and liabilities, with the later far greater than the former and thus continuing to trade insolvent.
God save us from these brotherhood despots!
Don't forget to bring your popcorn and cokes to the AGM circus next month, and oh! don't forget to bring your own chairs because with such limited space most would have to sit in the veld. You may miss out then on the presentation of Robert Mugabe Awards to selected board member for exemplary poor conduct, poor leadership and tenaciously holding on to power.
Cheers
Mr XYZ
Zebra need another name
To Darren
Okay smart kid, now you have to find our zebra another name.
Transvestite zebra!
Regards
Oom blou bulle
Okay smart kid, now you have to find our zebra another name.
Transvestite zebra!
Regards
Oom blou bulle
Kids and nature
Hello
Can Archie Rurtherford not maybe organize a nature workshop of some sorts for the many keen kids? It seems like there are quite a number of kids that just loves nature.
Is there a specific reason why we don't have any Gemsbok in the estate?
Regards
Rynette
Can Archie Rurtherford not maybe organize a nature workshop of some sorts for the many keen kids? It seems like there are quite a number of kids that just loves nature.
Is there a specific reason why we don't have any Gemsbok in the estate?
Regards
Rynette
Eco Indaba
Hi
I assume the Eco Indaba was put together by Trish Thompson. I just want to compliment her on this publication as I enjoyed it from beginning to end. Well done!
I see there is a Halloween scheduled for October month. Can Trish or Liz Waite just give us more details about this event.
Regards
Ciarra
I assume the Eco Indaba was put together by Trish Thompson. I just want to compliment her on this publication as I enjoyed it from beginning to end. Well done!
I see there is a Halloween scheduled for October month. Can Trish or Liz Waite just give us more details about this event.
Regards
Ciarra
07 September 2010
Events in September 2010
Hi all,
Just to make sure that everybody knows about the meeting in the clubhouse on 20th September at 18H00.
Points of discussion:
Security feedback
Budget considerations
Environmental feedback
Shuttle service
Also on the 17th September there will be a bring and braai at the clubhouse at 18H00. This was an enjoyable event in the past and a good opportunity to get to know each other. However the finer details I will have to find out and I will publish it on the blog as soon as I have an answer. In the past the management use to make pap and salad and we use to bring our own meat. We were allowed to bring our own drinks or you could purchase it from the bar. I will find out if this will be the same format as before.
The only thing that was missing was a bit of music. How could one have a braai with no music to cheer everybody up? I think a good mixture of country, love songs etc will do. Can someone organize us and Ipod and docking station?
I think it will be a good idea to RSVP to Trish Thompson for this event. I ask that people please support managements efforts and events that they are organizing as a poor interest will just led to the canceling of such events.
Regards
Ciarra
Just to make sure that everybody knows about the meeting in the clubhouse on 20th September at 18H00.
Points of discussion:
Security feedback
Budget considerations
Environmental feedback
Shuttle service
Also on the 17th September there will be a bring and braai at the clubhouse at 18H00. This was an enjoyable event in the past and a good opportunity to get to know each other. However the finer details I will have to find out and I will publish it on the blog as soon as I have an answer. In the past the management use to make pap and salad and we use to bring our own meat. We were allowed to bring our own drinks or you could purchase it from the bar. I will find out if this will be the same format as before.
The only thing that was missing was a bit of music. How could one have a braai with no music to cheer everybody up? I think a good mixture of country, love songs etc will do. Can someone organize us and Ipod and docking station?
I think it will be a good idea to RSVP to Trish Thompson for this event. I ask that people please support managements efforts and events that they are organizing as a poor interest will just led to the canceling of such events.
Regards
Ciarra
Debra is a he
Hello
I just want to tell oom Blou Bulle that Debra the zebra is a he.
I think oom must find the zebra another name.
Regards
Darren Farrar
I just want to tell oom Blou Bulle that Debra the zebra is a he.
I think oom must find the zebra another name.
Regards
Darren Farrar
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