For the past few weeks there has been numerous car break-ins in the parkade. While the Condo Association is working on tightening up the security in the building, we kindly ask all residents to play a part. A few things you can do to help make this building a safer place:

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For the past few weeks there has been numerous car break-ins in the parkade. While the Condo Association is working on tightening up the security in the building, we kindly ask all residents to play a part. A few things you can do to help make this building a safer place:

• Never open the doors to anyone you don't know.
• While driving in or out of the parkade, WAIT until the garage door is closed.
• Do not leave any valuable objects in your car.
• If you ever see a door being kept open under no supervision, close it.
• Never leave any open door unattended. If you are moving, always leave someone to watch the door.
• If you see anyone looking suspicious, ask nicely which suite they live in or who it is in the building that they are looking for.

Even with the best security system in the world, it doesn’t work nearly as effective as us looking out for each other. Only if we all act together we can stop these incidents from happening repeatedly.

As everyone has noticed the glass door at the front entrance has not been working properly. New closure for the door is on its way. However, it will be only a matter of time before the new closure or other hardware fail again if the misusage of the front entrance continues.

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As everyone has noticed the glass door at the front entrance has not been working properly. New closure for the door is on its way. However, it will be only a matter of time before the new closure or other hardware fail again if the misusage of the front entrance continues.

The closure system for the glass door is not designed for being held open for a long time. When the door is being held open for a long time the pressure inside the closure system will be messed up and will eventually damage the closure system.

We kindly ask all residents, if you are moving in or out, or you have too many things to carry to your suite, please access through the back door, or simply make more trips other than forcing the door open.

By doing so, we do not just save money from having to constantly repairing the door or regularly having a front door that doesn't close properly, creating another security issue.

For units that have the finished concrete floor, here is an easy to follow concrete floor caring guide, view or download the PDF here: www.7thstreetlofts.ca/ConcreteFloorCare.pdf [read more+]

For units that have the finished concrete floor, here is an easy to follow concrete floor caring guide, view or download the PDF here: www.7thstreetlofts.ca/ConcreteFloorCare.pdf

The Board has talked about the need for a Newsletter to better communicate with the residents on the issues being dealt with by the Board, general information and safety concerns. Well here it is, the first Newsletter. This gives the Board an opportunity to communicate with the unit holders, the uni [read more+]

The Board has talked about the need for a Newsletter to better communicate with the residents on the issues being dealt with by the Board, general information and safety concerns. Well here it is, the first Newsletter. This gives the Board an opportunity to communicate with the unit holders, the unit holders opportunity to communicate with the Board and the unit holders to communicate with one other. Should you have any written input you feel would be of interest or added value to the Newsletter and 7st Lofts, please submit it for inclusion in subsequent newsletters. Details of how and who to submit your input are included elsewhere in this Newsletter.
We have faced numerous issues with the start up of the Condo Association. Take over from the Developer, deficiencies, resident safety, parking and garbage to mention a few. The Board has addressed all of these issues. They are not all necessarily resolved, but are a work in progress. Other issues will no doubt arise, but the Board has shown positive action with everything it has faced to date so there is no doubt about the future.
One of the biggest issues is the safety and security issue. As you know, there have been a number of break-ins into the cars in the parkade. We have, at the advice of experts, taken a number of measures to curb this problem. The measures taken have improved the situation, however, we still rely on all the residents to be vigilant and report any unusual activity. We can have all that technology can offer, however we must still rely on one another.
It is my view that combining Phases 1and 2 of 7th Street Lofts into one condo association would be a benefit. Much of the work of each of the Boards is duplicated. The same Management Company serves both current associations. The entry and elevator are common to both buildings. Numerous advantages would arise out of combining the associations. However, there are details to be worked out to make this happening a reality. The Board requests feedback from all unit holders to see if this course of action should be pursued. Please, think about this, discuss it with your neighbors and your the Board Member nearest you.
I commend the Board for all their work in the first and most difficult year in the life of a Condo Association. I am confident the Board is going in the right direction. Your feedback is always welcome. At the next AGM please consider becoming a Board Member to help continue the good work that the Board has done over the past year.