The Board Minutes have been updated up to June 2015.
Author Archives: M.D. Benoit
Changes to Help Desk Procedure
Following the Summer Issue of the Newsletter, there has been a small change to the Help Desk Procedure for the institution of an “on line” Botanica Ticket re a comment, suggestion or complaint.
Please follow the steps below after accessing the Botanica Website:
- Click on “Owners Area” or, in the Drop-Down Menu, Click “Help Desk” and then login to the Owners Area;
- If logged in to Owners Area first, click on Help Desk link;
- Click on “Submit a Ticket” to register a service request or a complaint.
In addition, as per the email sent by the Botanica Board on 15 July, the password to log in to the Website has been changed. Please contact the Service Office or the Webmaster if you have not received that email.
Note that the password is case sensitive.
Botanica Holiday Party- Party des fêtes de Botanica
Please come out and celebrate this annual event. Sunday, December 7th from 3-6 PM In the Library Appetizers, finger food and refreshments will be served. Add to our selection by bringing a bottle of wine and start 2015 on a high note! If you wish to donate appetizers/finger food, contact Joanne Workman at 613-722-5187 or Hetty Diepenbrock at 613-728-1314 |
Venez célébrer avec nous cet événement annuel. le dimanche, 7 décembre de 15 à 18 heures dans la bibliothèque On servira hors d’oeuvres, amuse-gueules, et rafraîchissements. Ajoutez à notre sélection en apportant votre bouteille et commençons 2015 sur une bonne note! Si vous désirez faire un don de hors d’oeuvres ou amuse-gueules, contactez Joanne Workman au 613-722-5187/ Hetty Diepenbrock au 613-728-1314 |
Summer Newsletter
The Summer edition of the Botanica Newsletter is now available. Please click here
Reserve Fund Page Update
The Reserve Fund (RF) Page on our website has been updated to include links to RF Project Status Reports and past RF Project Notices distributed by the Property Manager. The RF Page also provides links to RF Plans and Financial Reports as well as RF Committee Minutes.
Access to the RF Page is in the Owners Area Tab above.
Upper Deck Refurbishment Update, June 2014
The work on the Upper Deck Refurbishment Project is coming to a close and we expect the Upper Deck to be open for business in the near future. The larger residual issues, such as the persistent leak in the planter west of building 257, have been resolved.
The following is the list of the remaining issues that are being investigated and will for the most part be resolved. Some may have been completed while this Update was being prepared.
Asphalt
1. Repair ponding on asphalt on south side.
2. Line painting, arrows and hash marks on garage ramp.
3. Install sealant in all four expansion joint.
4. Investigate remedial action for poor (exposed aggregate) asphalt in front of 257 at drains and in courtyard
5. Provide price for repairing asphalt handicap ramp at entrance of 265.
Curbs
1. Touch up cracked curbs in front of 261 at expansion joint.
2. Seal crack between curb and asphalt on both side of south vehicle ramp.
Planters
1. Fill all planters as per specifications.
2. Complete miscellaneous areas of sealant application between all precast slabs and planter walls
3. Clean slurry off precast planter walls along north vehicle ramp and entrance ramp of building 261
Metal Flashing
1. Complete flashing installation as per specifications at north parking area.
2. Clean out drainage at weep slots above flashing (i.e. sealant and debris). Where ever flashing meets building brick wall.
Unit Pavers
1. Clean off polymeric sand in front of building 253.
2. At southwest angled walkway, remove granular material and fill planters on both sides of walkway as discussed on site.
3. Apply additional sand on south side and in front of 253, compact as per specifications. (see also pavers around central spine planter)
4. Replace light fixture in precast planter wall along 261.
5. Adjust height of pavers along 253 to be flush with curb (within tolerances of specifications).
6. Remove rust stains on pavers in front of 259 planters
General
1. Repoint cut out mortar at building 261.
2. At 259, clean rust off railing where it was cut and repaint. See also railing to 261.
3. Reinstate all materials at area around leak in expansion joint location.
4. Engineers to investigate asphalt cracking along expansion joints and provide instructions as necessary.
We invite Residents to examine the upper deck work and provide input and feedback to the Property Manager and to the Reserve Fund Committee by dropping off your comments at the Service Office or by email to vpreservefund@botanicacondos.ca. We are interested in receiving input and feedback on anything you think needs future attention, which will be passed along to the Property Manager and to the Reserve Fund Committee.
Please provide your feedback by Wednesday June 11.
LWMC Committe Update
- The Landscape and Woodlands Management Committee invites all residents to Botanica’s summer get together. The Annual Garden Party will be held on Thursday, June 19 from 5 to 7 on the Pool Deck. Join us for a glass or two of wine and nibbles. Meet your neighbours and newcomers as well as our wonderful gardener, Sonja, who is transforming construction wreckage into beautiful flower beds.
- The current LWMC 10 Year Woodlands Management Plan, Member List and Financial information are available in the folder here.
- The April 2014 LWMC Minutes, as well as previous minutes of this committee are available in the folder here.
Please note that you must log in as an Owner to view the folders and documents.
Reserve Fund and Reserve Fund Committee Information Updated
The March 2014 and April 2014 Reserve Fund Committee Minutes, as well as previous minutes of this committee are available in the folder here.
The Reserve Fund Plan updated to May 25, 2014, as well as the original Morrison Hershfield 2011 RF Study and Plan are available in the folder here.
The Reserve Fund Financials to April 30, 2014, as well as previous year’s statements and the summaries of the currently levied Special Assessments are available in the folder here.
Please note that you must log in as an Owner to view the folders and documents.
New Management Services for Botanica
As of 14 November 2013, Condominium Management Group (CMG) will take over the management services for Botanica. By now, owners should have received a letter of introduction from CMG.
We welcome CMG to our community and hope for a great working relationship.
RFC Minutes Available
You can find the June 2013 and August 2013 Reserve Fund Committee Minutes in this folder, as well as any previous minutes of this committee.
(You must log in as an owner to view the folder)