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1 Annual General Meeting –November 29, 2017
CENTRAL 1 O.C.S.C.C. No. 903 Annual General Meeting –November 29, 2017

2 AGM Agenda Confirmation of Quorum
Introductions: Board of Directors, Property Manager, Auditor, Chair Presentation of Audited Financial Statements: Annette Jensen, WG Chartered Accountants Appointment of the Auditor for Current Fiscal Year Approval of the November 15, 2016 AGM Minutes President’s Report Appointment of Scrutineers Nominations Election of one (1) Director Election of 1 position for a 3 year term for which all Owners may vote Election Results Motion to Destroy Ballots General Discussion Adjournment

3 CENTRAL 1 O.C.S.C.C. No. 903 Annual General Meeting –November 29, 2017
President’s Report – A Year in Review

4 A Year in Review Introductions Reserve Fund Study Update
Financial Summary Ontario Changes to Condo Act Items of Interest General Reminders Questions Thanks to Our New Neighbour – Domino’s Pizza for the donated Pizza

5 Introductions Board Members
Marty van Gaal (term ending Fall 2018) – President Rick Butson (term ending Fall 2017) – Secretary Krista Nonnenmacher-Biddiscombe (term ending Fall 2019) – Director Property Manager (Taggart Realty Management) (1 year contract – May 31, 2018) Michelle Compton ( Viktoriya Neadow (assistant) Concierge (employee of the Condominium Corp) Patrick Lebrun (

6 Reserve Fund Study Objective
Set up a schedule for the anticipated repair and replacement of common element items Create a special account for major repair items and replacement of common elements and assets of the Corporation Determine the annual contribution necessary to maintain an adequate balance - for the 30 year period of the study Satisfy the legislation regarding the Condominium Act, 1998 and related regulations Follow Investment Rules All investments must be 100% guaranteed Federal or Provincial (no limit), Banks ($100,000 CDIC insured) Update study every 3 years (paper, followed by full inspection) Paper Study - spring of 2016 (completed) Full Study – spring 2019 Study cost is paid from the reserve fund

7 Reserve Fund – Plan and Financial Summary
2016 Paper Study 2% increase for next 3 years assumption of 2% inflation and 3% interest for next 30 years Current Audited Balance May 31, $1,476,339 investing in 1 to 5 year GICs (rates of 1.55% to 2.45%) Withdrawals To Date $28,713 for Gladstone Replacement Garage Door $2,170 for 2016 Paper Study $50,467 for Parking Garage Membrane Repair (partial) – in Plan, 2019 Planned Withdrawals in $7,582 Replacement treadmill in fitness room, in Plan for 2019 Repainting building (In Plan for 2018) Information Only - Peeling Exterior Spandrel Glass Replacement

8 Contracts Contract Contractor Term Management
Taggart Realty Management May 31, 2018 Auditor WGPCAS Next AGM Elevator Schindler Elevators August 8, 2033 Mechanical Dilfo Mechanical April 16, 2020 Landscaping Always Growing October 31, 2017 Exercise Equipment MFT Home Services 30 day notice Fire Alarm Pyron Fire Protection May 2018 Co2 Detection Armstrong Monitoring Tri-Sorter (Compactor) WSG (Lease) June 2018 Insurance Smith Petrie Broker June 8, 2018 Snow Removal Marsden Water Treatment Rochester Midland Generator Gal Power Sept 2020 Security Signal 88 Security 60 day notice Cleaning North Star September 31, 2018 (2015 – all cleaning combined into one contract) Hydro EnerCare 10 year – January 18, 2019 (must give 8 months notice to cancel) Green Loan Laurentian Bank October 1, 2017 ($95,042 remaining) Garage Doors Parsons/RAM

9 Shared Facility Allocation
Description Allocation to Commercial Gas 20% Electricity Generator Gladstone and McLeod Garage Doors Loading Dock Door (ground level) 50% Emergency Monitoring Fire System Maintenance Insurance Garage General Maintenance Landscaping

10 Financial - Summary 2016-2017 Year End 2017-2018 Financials
Operating Cash Surplus - $170,827 (previous year -$206,109) Reserve Fund - $1,476,339 (previous year - $1,190,005) Operating Surplus is invested in high interest saving accounts Financials Sept 2017 financials – projecting a small surplus General Repair/Contingency – under budget Insurance and Water - over budget Landscaping, Garage, Mechanical – over budget 2.0% increase (previous year – 2.0% increase) 47.1 cents/sq ft/month (previous year was 46.2) Additional Security Cameras - $17,700 (from Surplus) Flushing Main Kitchen Stacks (from Surplus) One Time Cleanout Installation - $17,034 Stack Flushing - $14,690 (every 3-5 years) Green Loan Retirement (from Surplus) $95,042 balancing owning on October 1, PAID

11 Ontario Changes to Condo Act
 New Requirements as of November 1st Communication q Periodic Information Certificates – provided to Owners 2 times per year. q Information Certificate Updates – provided to Owners upon “triggering” events i.e. change in service address, loss of quorum, etc. q New Owner Information Certificates – provided to new Owners within 30 days of an Owner supplying their information to the Corporation. Records q Core Records - defining what documents area Core Records q Record Retention Periods – defining the retention periods for records q Process for Owners Accessing Records – defining the process and forms required for an Owner to access records q Abandonment – defining when a request for records has been determined abandoned by an Owner Meetings q Preliminary Notices – Corporation’s are required to send out a pre-notice of an Owners meeting 35 days prior to the meeting date q Notices of Meeting – Owners must submit their name to the Corporation if they want to be included in the notice of meeting at least 1 day prior to the package being sent out to Owners q Quorum – Quorum is 25% of Owners at an Owner’s meeting for the 1st and 2nd attempt, for the 3rd attempt it is lowered to 15% q By-law Voting – Defining types of Bylaws Returns and Notices of Change q Annual Return – requirements for Corporations to file between January 1st – March 31st q Transitional Return – existing Corporations must file by January 30, 2018 q Notices of Change – defining when a notice of change is required by the Corporation to be filed with the Registrar Office q Registrar’s Certificate – Corporation’s will receive a certificate following the completion of their obligation to file notices of changes or returns The Condominium Authority Tribunal q Application Time Limits – defining time limits for applications to the Condominium Authority Tribunal q Process – defining fees and stages for the dispute resolution process

12 Ontario Changes to Condo Act
$1.00/unit per month (effective September 1, 2017) $25 to access online dispute resolution $50 for a Tribunals mediator $125 to submit the dispute to the Tribunal Directors Training Mandatory for all directors 6 months to take the training Valid for 7 years Existing directors are grandfathered Effective November 1, 2017 Must comply with the disclosure obligations

13 Other Items of Interest
Information Session – June 14, 2017 Revised rules Christmas Lights on railing Definition of Dogs to pets Bike Tags Proposed Bylaw and Rules: To reduce insurance cost – revise standard unit description and less uncertainty in what is Corporation responsibility Smoking Survey – not conclusive, 50/50 Canada Post Lockers – P1 and P2 New rules for Parcel Pick-Up Composting Survey Impark (public parking) investigating options for car charging stations Gladstone Garage Door coded door entry device (bikes, foot traffic) – will change code Building appraisal for insurance – increased from $54.5m to 69.4m (increase of insurance - $55,263, higher than budgeted) FOB audit completed Rented new storage locker ($136 per month) Small parking space in P2 ($75/month) – still available Balcony Fires – Potted Plants Flood of June 20, 2017 Impacted 26 units Information Session Held – June 21st Water shut off for heat pump

14 Other Items of Interest (continued)
Minimum of 6 Month Leases Short term use of units (e.g. Air BnB) not allowed Issues with HVAC (heat pumps) in Units – Unit owner responsibility Monitor installed at Gladstone Desk, visibility of security guard Improved security, proceeding with installation of additional cameras on all floors (at elevators and in garbage rooms)and repairs to existing Purchased rowing machine Facebook cleanup New plants (Gladstone), investigating options for Courtyard plants Painting of Garage Floor lines and numbers Deputized Concierge and Board Members to issue by-law parking infraction tickets ONLY - Clothing/Bottle deposit donation boxes Bulk items to the Curb on Bulk Item Day (not garbage room) P2 washing station – ongoing hose damage Gate to be installed at Gladstone diesel fill-up area Amenity Room free booking for Central 1 community events Booking requires Owner approval Modification to walls trim prior to repainting room (control wall damage)

15 Other Items of Interest (continued)
Alternate Options for Communication with Owners – Web Based Service Provider – approx. $5,250/yr Great Canadian Condo Winner for Eastern Ontario, Next Canada! Investigating Alternate Carpet Cleaning Methods Flushing of Drains – installing of cleanouts Weeding for Green Roof Electrical Sub-Metering – Enercare 10yr contract end date of January 18, 2019. Initiated discussions with Enercare $13,005 cost at end of term Current EnerCare Fee of $18.16/month per meter Reached out to Ottawa Hydro All unit doors MUST be on a Condo Master Key system (Abloy or Schlage) Peeling of Film on Spandrel Exterior Glass – investigating options and will discuss with our lawyer Smoking and Marijuana – Rules Painting of common area walls, baseboards, and doors/frames Reduce security coverage by 2hrs on Friday’s (addresses increase in minimum wage impact on budget) Best Western Hotel (O’Connor) – Condo Corporate Rate

16 Other Items of Interest (continued)
Scheduled Items Regular Maintenance (every 2 months) Garage Doors, Garbage Chute/Compactor, Boilers, Closed Water Loop, Fitness Equipment, Elevators, Landscaping General Cleaning (7 days per week, 5 days - entire building – 2 days - elevators and lobbies) – Approx. $85,000 Carpet Cleaning (entire building 2 times/yr, 2nd Floor 4 times/yr), spot cleaning between Window Cleaning (annual)- Approx. $10,000 Garage Floor Cleaning (spring and fall)- skipped 2017 fall cleaning (saving of $3,022, Concierge power cleaning ground level and ramp) Investigating cleaning of pipes Weekend Security (Friday and Saturday – 7:30pm to 2:30am, Sunday 7pm to 11pm) – Approx. $20,000 Also used for cover Concierge Vacation

17 Volunteers Wanted! Landscaping Composting Survey results are coming in
What to do with Courtyard Ongoing maintenance (spring – summer – fall) Composting Survey results are coming in will require committed volunteers (3-7) to initiate the program (take bins from Gladstone garbage room to curb and return)

18 Communication Owner to Owner for issues that are impacting each other (e.g. noise, general water leaking/damage, smoke) ONLY the owner (except for emergencies) is to communicate with the Property Manager Owner can make a request to communicate with the Board (via Property Manager) Renter – (except for emergencies – e.g. water leaks) report issues/concerns to their LANDLORD ONLY Owner is responsible to communicate the name (s) and contact information of their tenant to the Property Manager and provide a copy of the lease Owner is responsible for the actions of their tenant Owners are responsible to inform their tenant of declarations, bylaws and rules Serious problems in a unit (e.g. fire, major water spill) that will seriously impact other units are to be reported immediately (911, Concierge, Property Manager, After-Hour Emergency Line)

19 Communication (Continued)
Communication with Concierge Booking the Amenity Room and Elevator (for moving) Reporting possible Declaration, Bylaw and Rule infractions Parcel pickup Reporting Common Element Issues (e.g. Garbage Room/Chute, Amenity Room – AV system, Fitness Equipment, Garage Doors) Changing Unit Lock Cylinder (must stay on building master key system) Not involved with issues within the unit (e.g HVAC and thermostats, HRV) or issues from other units (unless deemed an emergency) Hours at Gladstone Desk (between these hours, somewhere in building) Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 8:30am and 4:30pm to 5:00pm Friday, 8:00am to 8:30am and 2:30pm to 3:00pm Lunch 12noon to 1pm central1condo.com (continually upgrading) Booking forms (elevator, amenity room) Abloy cylinder order form General Information (e.g. programming thermostat) Declarations, Bylaws, Rules Amenity Room Booking (must book if 8 or more in attendance) Contact Information

20 Reminders for Owners and Residents
Reminder notices will be issued to residents/owners, followed by warnings, administration fees, etc. Balconies/Terraces Permitted: Plants (completed form to property manager), Screen Door (completed form to property manager) quality seasonal furniture, electric barbeques only Not Permitted: items on hanging on railings, gas/charcoal barbeques, bikes, non-patio items (e.g. tires, picnic coolers, sports equipment, boxes), non-outdoor rugs, camping chairs, dead plants, laundry racks/clothes drying, pet litter pans/grasses, etc. Weeding of terraces is an owners responsibility (extra strength vinegar) FOBs and Garage Door Remotes - can not be sold without PM approval Parking Spots No storage of any items, only bikes allowed. Can only be rented to residents and sold to unit owners Noise & Disturbances: All residents are entitled to quiet enjoyment of their unit. Report disturbances to Concierge/Security Guard Keep Log and Report to Ottawa By-Law (3-1-1) City Councillor (Catherine McKenny) for issues outside the building ( ) Bicycles – not allowed on balconies/terraces nor in elevators or lobbies Water floods – largest condo insurance claim - locate your units water shut-off – normally in back of bathroom vanity panel

21 Reminders for Owners and Residents
Smoking: Not permitted in any common area, including 2nd level courtyard and stairwells Do not throw cigarette butts from balconies Dispose of cigarettes in disposal receptacles (e.g. not in plant pots) Control Your Pets: – Not allowed in Courtyard, Fitness Room, Amenity Room. Must be on leash in all other common element areas of the building (ingress and egress) – “No dog business” on exterior landscaping beds, exclusive use common element balconies/terraces and neighbouring properties Damage & Theft: Residents are responsible for the actions of their guests Theft and damage of condo assets cost everyone AV System, Damaged Walls, Pool Table, Fire Exit Map, Fire Extinguishers, Glued Door Bolts, Open Fire Hose Garbage Chute Blockage – Inappropriate Items!

22 Reminders for Owners and Residents
The Condo Corporations responsibility ends at a unit door. The owner is responsible for all items within their unit, such as Entry Doors - handles/locks Patio/Terrace Doors – inside hardware Replacement and/or cleaning of filters Issues with the HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator) and HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning) Items related to interior plumbing and fixtures Noises generated from within the unit Flooring – wood, tiles Importance of Unit Owner’s carrying their own personal insurance Provide a copy of the standard unit description and corporation’s updated insurance certificate to your insurance company to ensure that you are properly covered Included with your purchase and sale documents Can request documents from our Property Manager

23 Backup Slide

24 5 Year Condo Fee Summary 2013-2014 2014 - 2015 2015 - 2016 2016 - 2017
% Change Total Condo Fees $1,073,377 24.55% $1,094,845 2.00% $1,033,578 -5.60% $1,054,250 $1,075,335 Operational $778,873 3.94% $794,450 $727,176 -8.47% $736,258 $755,462 Reserve Fund $294,504 162.% $300,394 $306,402 $312,530 $318,781 Price Per Foot 47.1 cents 48.0 cents 45.3 cents 46.2 cents 47.1

25 June 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018 Budget Audit Budget YTD 2015-2016
Audit Budget YTD 31-Dec-16 REVENUE Common Charges 1,033,567 1,054,250 614,978 1,075,335 Interest Income - Misc Income 10,416 14,000 5,785 8,000 Total Revenue 1,043,983 1,068,250 620,763 1,083,335 EXPENSES Repairs & Maintenance General Maintenance 42,907 40,000 18,332 Building Supplies 4,201 5,000 1,534 Contingency 15,000 6,262 Fitness Equipment Maintenance 3,674 8,500 2,517 Contract Cleaning 72,819 82,700 48,287 84,117 Security 22,509 18,000 12,850 Concierge & Benefits 36,618 45,000 25,715 47,000 After-Hours On-Call 5,571 4,000 1,860 Landscaping 9,064 2,920 6,000 Snow Removal 2,204 2,500 771 3,000

26 June 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018 Budget Projected Audit Budget Year End
Projected Audit Budget Year End Hvac Maintenance 22,695 18,000 18,235 23,000 Garage Maintenance 15,672 19,000 15,578 16,000 Generator Inspect & Maintenance 4,897 7,000 5,224 Elevator Maintenance 31,472 35,000 30,805 Window Cleaning 9,368 9,500 9,345 Compactor Maintenance - 3,000 Garbage Removal 5,012 5,000 9,056 Garage Overhead Doors Compactor Lease Interest 4,963 Water Treatment 7,279 7,600 6,505 Life Safety & Monitoring 13,142 10,000 14,361 13,000 Website 1,500 General Contigency 198 Green Loan Cost Recovery Loan - Interest 14,517 9,845 2,685 Total Repairs & Maint. 328,782 366,108 332,486 368,864

27 June 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018 Budget Projected Audit Budget Year End
Projected Audit Budget Year End Administration Management Fee 74,539 76,030 75,807 77,323 Insurance 31,882 32,550 39,198 40,766 Bank Charges 821 1,500 1,245 Office Expenses 4,241 1,975 2,000 Total Administration 111,483 111,580 118,224 121,588 Utilities Hydro 89,175 101,970 110,431 104,009 Water 62,774 60,000 70,778 70,000 Gas 47,633 65,000 43,701 Utilities Contingency - 15,000 Telephone 6,052 3,000 2,746 Generator Fuel 1,600 Total Utilities 205,634 246,570 227,656 252,009 Consulting Legal 4,807 6,000 3,831 4,000 Audit 5,255 5,360 Consulting Engineering 511 Performance Audit Total Consulting 10,062 12,000 9,702 13,000 Total Operating Costs 655,961 736,258 688,068 755,462

28 June 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018 Budget Projected Audit Budget Year End Reserve Contribution 306,402 312,530 312,529 318,781 Green Loan Principal Payments 83,306 87,978 38,075 Green Loan Retirement Fund - Compactor Lease - Principal repayment 10,834 Total Expenses 1,056,503 1,147,601 1,099,409 1,123,152 End of Year Loss (Surplus) (12,520) (79,351) (37,109) (39,817) Beginning Loss (Surplus) 276,450 263,930 226,821 Closing Loss (Surplus) 184,579 187,004 Portion of Operating Surplus Designated for Green Loan Retirement Fund (Oct 1, 2017) 95,042 Estimated Operating Surplus as of May 31, 2018 89,537

29 Heat Pump – Shut Off

30 Heat Pump – Shut Off

31 Heat Pump – Shut Off

32 Heat Pump – Shut Off


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