Condo Control Central

Summer Sizzle + Stampede Brekkie

July 10, 2023cigarettes, Condo Control Central, Contact Directory, parkade, Pet Owners, service requests, smoking, stampede breakfastClare McWilliams

RSVP BY WEDNESDAY
Join us for Red Haus’ Inaugural Stampede Breakfast

Your Board of Directors is proud to be hosting its inaugural Stampede Breakfast this coming Saturday. Come by and enjoy a traditional pancake brekkie, connect with your neighbours, and celebrate our community spirit.
This is a complimentary event for Red Haus residents and their guests, y’all.

RSVP by
Wednesday July, 12

There are TWO ways to RSVP:
By Email office@redhauscondos.com OR By calling (403) 969 9200.
Please confirm the number a guests in your party. Each guest will receive a raffle ticket for the chance to win prizes.
Tickets can be picked up at the Site Office during office hours by Friday at 4:00pm

LOCATION
Club Haus Garden

DATE
Saturday, July 15

TIME
8:30AM - 11:00AM

Housekeeping
Optimizing our space and operations for the collective pride of all residents

Refer to Contact Directory to Expedite Response Times

Back in March 2022, each Red Haus unit received a postcard through their door with a magnet affixed for your fridge. Please reference this directory for all Red Haus related questions or concerns for faster response times and resolutions.
We ask owners and residents to lean into Condo Control to submit service requests and complaints. It provides access to a broader support team, an actionable paper trail, and trackable timeline. Condo Control is an extension of our management team — your digital concierge per say. Directing service requests and complaints there will ensure faster turnaround time. The Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor will direct you here also.
Log into Condo Control **here**. Don’t have a password? Contact the Property Manager for access.

Salvation Army or Goodwill, Never Our Lobby or Waste Huts

Though often well intentioned, “FREE”or donated items must not be left on common property for other residents.
Please resist using waste huts and lobbies for the disposal of household refuse, like furniture or electronic items.
These items must be disposed of off-site or donated to the likes of the Salvation Army or Goodwill. The onus lies with the resident, not the Condo Corporation to remove these items from the property.
**Violators will face fines of $250 per occurrence.**

Safe Cigarette and Joint Disposal

Flicking butts from patios and building exits onto common property carries serve fines. Cameras and resident intel make it very simple to locate the source.
Not only is it considered littering, cigarette and joint butts also present a very real fire hazard to this community. With above-seasonal temperatures, fires are higher risk, so management will be paying closer attention.
Safe disposal of cigarettes (yours and your guests) is your responsibility. Thank you for your vigilance.
**Violators will face fines of $250 per occurrence.**

Mandatory Dog Waste Clean-Up

Though a seemingly a logical act, there are residents at Red Haus who reguarly fail to pick up after their dog on common property.
With five waste stations (and free poop bags provided), there is absolutely *no excuse* for not picking up after your dog, ever; this is a basic condition of having a dog at Red Haus.
Kindly dispose of waste at a one of these pet waste stations. *Do not dispose of pet waste in lobby waste bins.*
For on-lookers, please call-out these residents and report them — the contamination of our community space is never acceptable or tolerated.
As a courtesy to fellow residents, please help us minimize property damage and foul odours at entrances and exits by discouraging your dog to urinate or defecate immediately upon leaving these doors. If necessary, carry your pet 20+ feet away from the building – we have a large property to explore for dogs and their owners alike.
**Violators will face fines of $250 per occurrence.**

Parkade Stalls are for Vehicles Only, Not for Storage or Waste

Stalls are for vehicles only. Your registered parking spot *may not* be used for storage of any kind or contain debris.
Our Maintenance Supervisor conducts random parking stall inspections, or when clutter is reported. Fines are issued for non-compliance.

Onus on Owners to Inform Tenants of Policies + Bylaws

Whether your tenant is new or long-term, it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that your tenant is properly informed of polices and bylaws.

It is also the owner’s responsibility to register their tenant with the property manager and update relevant information as it changes.

**Tenants who are inaccurately registered with the property manager trigger a fine to the owner of $250 per occurrence.**

Fall Flavours + Trick or Treat Time

October 3, 2022Condo Control Central, special resolution vote, AGM, Contact Directory, Freezing Pipes, Pet Owners, pet registration, waste disposal, winterizing, zone valvesClare McWilliams

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Happy Fall, friends:

We’ve settled into autumn routines with the changing of seasons and with it, seasonal housekeeping here at Red Haus.

As such, this issue of My Red Roof provides a laundry list of single action items intended to inform and support the safety and harmony of our community of 1,000-some neighbours.

Cannabis & Smoking. As for cigarettes, vaporizers, cigars and marijuana, we continue to ask that you smoke responsibly. Please be respectful of neighbors, for the containment of smoke odour, and for the safe disposal of butts.

Winterizing your unit:

Thermostat. Set your wall thermostat to the desired temperature (never less than 17C). It controls (opens and closes) the zone valve for heating to ensure regular hot water flow.

Zone Valve. It’s extremely important that this valve operate properly as to prevent freezing and bursting of the pipes. If your baseboard heaters do not feel warm when the thermostat is on, simply contact a plumber for immediate servicing.

Windows. Windows should remain closed during the winter, which not only helps to regulate the temperature in your unit, but also avoids baseboard heating-pipes from freezing and bursting.

Dryer Vent. Lint is a highly combustible material. To minimize dangerous build up in the dryer vent (which is higher in the winter due to those cozy sweaters), be sure to remove lint from the lint trap at the front of your dryer with each use. Also, regularly vacuum behind your dryer removing all lint discharge from the floor and surrounding the dryer vent. Should lint be visible from your exterior dryer vent flap (located on your patio wall), contact the Maintenance Supervisor for attention.

We’re especially thrilled have volunteers graciously organize a trick or treat stop at the Club Haus this Halloween. Details and RSVP info is below.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all.

— Don McKenzie | President, Red Haus Board of Directors

TRICK OR TREAT AT THE CLUB HAUS
Inviting Red Haus’ Little Ghouls & Goblins

Monday, October 31
5:00 - 7:30 PM
CLUB HAUS

On Halloween night, all mini Red Haus residents are invited to stop in at the Club Haus to show off their costumes and collect a candy bag! Volunteers have graciously donated candy for this event and will be handing out treat bags between 5:00-7:30PM.

If you too would like to donate candy for the children’s treat bags, please deliver store-bought, individually packaged treats to the Red Haus office by Friday, October 28.

For numbers, it will be enormously helpful for us to know how many children we can anticipate, so please confirm the number of littles you will be bringing over by Friday, October 28. RSVP at office@redhauscondos.com.

We look forward to providing a fun stop for the kids — thank you for your support and participation!

HOUSEKEEPING

Question? Refer to Contact Directory

Close Windows at Zero Degrees

As we see (and feel) the temperatures drop, we’re re-sharing some easy tips from our property’s plumber (Reggin Technical Services Ltd.) to avoid untimely emergency calls. In recent years, our property insurance has been significantly impacted by residents who fail to follow these steps and in doing so, put their unit and surrounding units at risk due to costly flood damage.
**Test & Test Again.** Turn your thermostat all the way up, then off (just temporarily while completing test). Check if your radiant heater (along baseboard) comes on when the temperature is increased, and off when decreased (which takes about one minute). If there is no change, there could be an issue with the zone valve or thermostat.
**Set & Forget at 17C.** Always have your thermostat set at 17C or higher. If you travel or leave your condo for any period of time, *never turn your heating off.*
**Listen closely.** Do you hear excessive noise when your radiant heater is turned on. If yes, this can indicate failing or failed components.
**Close Windows & Patio Doors.** This is tremendously important and is repeatedly the primary reason for flood damage every winter— *never, ever* open windows below freezing. When left open, cold air can freeze the radiant pipes below and freeze them, causing water pipes to burst.
**Have Easy Access to Plumber Contact.** Provide your tenant(s) with a preferred contractor contact list, include a plumber in the event of emergencies. Please remember, plumbers fees and costs stemming from flood damage is the responsibility or the occupant and owner.
**Psssst.** Be sure you have adequate Condo Insurance — both owners and renters require insurance, including flood damage.

REGGIN TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD.
Phone: (403) 287 2540

Disclaimer: Red Haus Corporation is not responsible for any related costs or outcomes resulting from services rendered by an owner or resident for inspection, repair or renovation services including Reggin Technical Services, its employees or its contractors.

Indoor Smokers + Air Purifiers

If you are a smoker and choose to smoke in your suite, it is also your responsibility to contain resulting smoke odour to your suite. As such, we are reminding smokers to invest in an air purifier. In consideration for your surrounding neighbours, especially those with allergies or asthma, we appreciate you keeping shared space smoke-free.
Products such as insulated electrical covers, foam for sealing around ventilation and pipes, and carbon-based air filter systems for doors and windows can help reduce the amount of odour and smoke leakage emanating from other units.
REMINDER: Disposing of butts off your patio and onto common property is illegal. Heavy fines can be levied.

Courteous Waste Disposal

Please be reminded that garbage, recycling and organic waste must be carried (not dragged) from your unit to the appropriate bin. En route, carpet stains have become a costly issue again due to leakage.
Kindly double-bag waste that may leak. Soiling common property is not only inconsiderate and unsanitary, but is costly to the Corporation for unscheduled clean-ups.
Should you witness waste left in the hallways and lobbies or remnants of waste leakage, please report it to the On-Site Supervisor via email here.

Preventable Wall & Door Damage

Though common spaces including lobbies, hallways and door casings are touched up periodically — this is infrequent maintenance. We ask that residents take more care to avoid damaging and marking common areas unnecessarily. Building 60 has become particularly bad.
Please be aware that with video evidence, the Board can impose fines from $500-$1,000 on units responsible for this damage.

Pick-Up After your Dog, Always

Though a seemingly a logical act, there are residents at Red Haus who reguarly fail to pick up after their dog on common property.
With five waste stations (and free poop bags provided), there is absolutely NO EXCUSE for not picking up after your dog, ever; this is a basic condition of having a dog at Red Haus.
For on-lookers, please call-out these residents and report them — the contamination of our community space is never acceptable or tolerated.

Ugly Sweaters, Comfort & Joy

December 19, 2021AGM, annual general meeting, CCC, christmas lights, Condo Control Central, COVID-19, Freezing Pipes, guest parking, holiday decor, parking passes, special resolution vote, visitor parking passes, winterizing, zone valvesClare McWilliams

President’s Letter
Ugly Sweaters, Comfort & Joy

Festive tidings, neighbour!

Donned in my ugly Christmas sweater with hot chocolate in-hand, we enter our second holiday season with both sugar plums and Covid19 realities dancing in our heads.

As we await returned restrictions with the new variant, we ask that you follow provincial and municipal guidelines as they are announced — and continue to mask-up in hallways, stairwells and elevators (anywhere on our property where two-metre distancing in not possible).

We look forward to resuming our Holiday Open Haus when we can once again gather together safely.

2021 AGM. We thank all who prioritized attending the AGM on October 26 either in-person or online. We broke all previous attendance records and will reply even greater participation in next month’s Special Resolution vote. You will have received Simco’s apology note addressing their technology challenges and the resulting impact on the quality of our meeting. We have been assured that this will not happen again.

As presented by the auditor, our property remains in a great financial position. This Board has continued to take an active role in supporting the renegotiating of service contracts to ensure the property’s best interests.

Review Period for New Draft Bylaws ends December 31. New Draft Bylaws have been available on the Governance page on our website and in the Library on Condo Control since October. These will remain here until December 31 for your review and feedback prior to a Special Resolution vote will follow in January 2022. We have also included a summary of the changes for ease. Please email your bylaw related questions to redhausbylaws@gmail.com. Stay tuned for Special Resolution instructions and timelines in the early new year.

Operational Roles & Contact List. Kindly watch your inbox and front door for a directory connecting common tasks with the best contact person. This is intended to better clarify who-does-what and to also improve the efficiency and response time by our management team.

Open Windows = Bah Humbug. This is your seasonal reminder to close windows during cold spells, please. We’re re-sharing our resident plumbing company’s advise on how to avoid making a Scrooge of yourself (and your neighbours) with “5 Ways to Avoid Floods in Cold Weather.” Flood damage from burst radiator pipes is not only costly to you (and the Corporation) but presents a gross inconvenience for those living around you (generally below you).

We wish you a safe and festive holiday season with friends and family, or one of reflective solitude. I humbly raise my mug to you, our community that is Red Haus.

— Don McKenzie | President, Red Haus Board of Directors

Contact Directory
Your Guide to Faster Response Times & Resolutions

Contact directory

5 Ways to Avoid Unit Floods in Cold Weather
Reggin Technical Services Ltd.

As we see (and feel) the temperatures plummet, we’re re-sharing some easy tips from our property’s plumber (Reggin Technical Services Ltd.) to avoid untimely emergency calls. In recent years, our property insurance has been significantly impacted by residents who fail to follow these steps and in doing so, put their unit and surrounding units at risk due to costly flood damage.

Test & Test Again. Turn your thermostat all the way up, then off (just temporarily while completing test). Check if your radiant heater (along baseboard) comes on when the temperature is increased, and off when decreased (which takes about one minute). If there is no change, there could be an issue with the zone valve or thermostat.
Set & Forget at 17C. Always have your thermostat set at 17C or higher. If you travel or leave your condo for any period of time, never turn your heating off.
Listen closely. Do you hear excessive noice when your radiant heater is turned on. If yes, this can indicate failing or failed components.
Close Windows & Patio Doors. This is tremendously important and is repeatedly the primary reason for flood damage every winter— never, ever open windows below freezing. When left open, cold air can freeze the radiant pipes below and freeze them, causing water pipes to burst.
Have Easy Access to Plumber Contact. Provide your tenant(s) with a preferred contractor contact list, include a plumber in the event of emergencies. Please remember, plumbers fees and costs stemming from flood damage is the responsibility or the occupant and owner.

Psssst. Be sure to ask Santa for adequate Condo Insurance. If he won’t be bringing it… then be sure to ask your insurance company — both owners and renters require insurance, including flood damage.

REGGIN TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD.
Phone: (403) 287 2540

Disclaimer: Red Haus Corporation is not responsible for any related costs or outcomes resulting from services rendered by an owner or resident for inspection, repair or renovation services including Reggin Technical Services, its employees or its contractors.

Housekeeping

Real Trees = Naughty List

Due to extreme fire hazard, real Christmas trees are prohibited in your suite. Please know that fines will be enforced.

Masks Still Recommended

Please continue to wear your mask in common areas where two-metre distancing is not possible: hallways, stairwells and elevators. We appreciate your cooperation as danger of the new variant becomes more clear.

Bylaw Review Open Until
December 31

NEW Draft bylaws have been available for review since October on both the Governance page as well as on Condo Control. There is a summary of the changes provided for ease. They will remain posted for your review and comment until December 31. Email your bylaw related questions to redhausbylaws@gmail.com.
Required by law, our existing bylaws must now align with the new Condominium Property Act by Special Resolution vote in January 2022. This has been a lengthly, exhaustive and costly exercise to get us to this point, significantly delayed by COVID-19 restrictions. Now that we’re here, we will require 75% of Red Haus owners to ratify these updates by way of a Special Resolution. A Special Resolution requires approval of at least 75% of people entitled to vote and representing at least 75% of total unit factors. Stay tuned for voting details.

Wreaths May Not Face
Hallways, Ho! Ho! No!

Holiday wreaths may not be hung on the OUTSIDE of front doors. *Inward-facing is totally fine.*

Holiday Lights

Christmas lights may be strung from patio railings from December 1- January 15.
NOTE: Infraction fines will be issued for non-compliance.

Visitor Parking Passes

Visitor parking passes can be issued through the Onsite Concierge service through Condo Control.
NOTE: There is a 12-Night Per Month Limit for these passes.

Pumpkin Spice and AGM Nice

October 22, 2021Condo Control Central, special resolution vote, late move booking, book a move, annual general meeting, AGMClare McWilliams

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Happy Fall, friends:

It’s a BIG spicy month for our property, it’s governance, and it’s direction. As such, I’m asking for unprecedented owner (or proxy) support at our AGM on October 26, please.

With changes to the Condominium Property Act (that impact our bylaws and governance) coupled by an impending Special Resolution vote and ongoing operational challenges, we truly need increased owner engagement in the coming weeks. For transparency, I think it would be helpful to share your Board’s primary pain points with you. Your understanding and anticipated action will enable us to more effectively and efficiently serve this community.

Owner Apathy: I know this all too well from personal experience, that until you are on this Board of Directors, it’s impossible to understand everything that goes on behind the scenes. It’s easier to spot perceived shortcomings instead of progress, and then simply disengage — the reality is, you’re not privy to the hundreds of hours spent by your volunteer Board solving capital and operational challenges for the fiscal benefit and safety of this community. Given the size and age of our property, this Board of Directors has developed a reputation as one of the most involved in the city; not by choice, but necessity. Trust that we are fighting the good fight for you.

You might assume that because we pay handsomely for a property management company, that they do everything for us — and that your volunteer Board simply attends a monthly meeting. The reality is, all property mangers have multiple properties under their purview at all times. As much as a property of our size warrants 100% of a property manager’s time and resources, this simply isn’t how their business model works. Knowing this, you might now empathize with your property manager a little more, and also understand why this Board is as involved as it is. Herein lies the paradox of external property management. We work within its limitations.

Outdated Owner and Tenant Contact Information: Though it is the responsibility of the property manager to contact owners with relevant property information, they are only as good as the information they have on file. And the accuracy of owner (and tenant) information is poor. As an owner at Red Haus, bylaws require that you provide up-to-date phone numbers, email, mailing address (if you live off-site), pet and vehicle registration and tenant info. This can be done via Condo Control or with your property manager. Please use the AGM as a personal deadline to ensure Simco has all they need to ensure you — and your tenant — are kept in the know.

Streamlining Support. It’s become apparent that owners and residents are not clear who they should be contacting — the onsite supervisor or property manager or Condo Control (Simco’s communications portal) — when you are experiencing a billing issue, a move, noise complaint etc. The inefficiency of this process has increased response times, which the Board would like to rectify. We have sought external support to help us simplify and streamline these roles. As such, we will be rolling out a promotional campaign in the coming weeks through email and onsite signage. You'll also find a handy directory under your door for ease.

Upcoming Special Resolution Vote. Required by law, our existing bylaws must now align with the new Condominium Property Act. This has been a lengthly, exhaustive and costly exercise to get us to this point, significantly delayed by COVID-19 restrictions. Now that we’re here, we now require 75% of Red Haus owners to ratify these updates by way of a Special Resolution. I must reiterate, this is not an optional exercise — the amendments to our new bylaws must be approved. (A Special Resolution requires approval of at least 75% of people entitled to vote and representing at least 75% of total unit factors.)

Should revisions to our bylaws be received from the lawyers in time for our AGM, we will have our first vote then. If they are not, we will communicate voting options in coming weeks, and continue to do so until our 75% quota is met.

Thank you kindly for your attention. We look forward to seeing you in-person or virtually this week and your support in improving our ability to serve you.

— Don McKenzie | President, Red Haus Board of Directors

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
In-Person & Virtual Options

Tuesday, October 26, 2021
6:00 PM CHECK-IN / 6:30 PM START

Royal Oak Victory Church, 450 Royal Oak Drive NW
Virtually via Zoom

Bill 53 (passed March 26, 2021) now allows the Condominium Corporation to hold AGMs virtually. The Board has opted for a virtual option for two reasons: general safety and higher attendance.

In-person meeting owners and proxies will be required to wear a mask, to social distance inside the venue, and be seated six feet apart from each other. If you are planning to attend in person, you will be required to sign a release form prepared by Scott Venturo Rudakoff LLP.

Notice of AGM has been sent to owners, which contains:

Virtual Login Instructions (bottom of package), Agenda, Proxy Form, Copy of the AGM Minutes of the September 28, 2020, Audited Financial statement from November 30, 2020, Report on the Reserve Fund Expenditures for the past fiscal year and the plan for the fiscal year, Copy of the Budget for December 1, 2020 to November 30, 2021, Board Candidate Profile, Special Resolution to Amend Bylaws, Send Us Your Questions (to be submitted by October 19).

If you have NOT received your Notice of AGM package either via surface mail or email, please contact Property Manager, Leisa Reinwald by email (redhaus@simcomgt.com) or phone, (403) 234 0166, ext 4062.

HOUSEKEEPING

Call for Two New Board Roles

To align with the Condominium Property Act, unit factors and increased responsibility placed on condo boards, the Red Haus Board of Directors is required to add two additional positions — moving us from five to seven positions.
One of these roles will include a Privacy Officer position. This role will be responsible for ensuring the Corporation and property management company adheres to the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) when collecting, using and disclosing personal information of Red Haus owners and residents.
**The election of these roles (and your Board) takes place at the AGM.**
More information regarding PIPA and condo corporations is available here.

Process for Booking Moves

**All moves must be booked a minimum of 72 hours in advance with the OnSite Supervisor, or Late Move Fee applies.**
To book your move, submit Move Form + Moving Fee to the Site Office.
Move Policy & Delivery form is available at redhauscondos.com OR on Condo Control Central (Simco’s portal).
Moving Fee: $150 / Late Moving Fee: $300*
Cash or Cheque via Site Office
Credit Card accepted via Condo Control Central
*Fees are non-refundable. Pays for security guard.*
*Late Moving Fee is required for moves booked within 72 hours
Once confirmation by the security guard company is received, you will be notified that your move is approved and successfully booked.

Sun Beams. Elbow Bumps

July 29, 2021Green Space Improvement, COVID-19, Condo Control Central, bylaw committeeClare McWilliams

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Summer greetings, friends:

Grilling, camping, river floating — with Stampede in the dust, summer’s in full swing, ya’ll. And with COVID-19 restrictions lifting and we begin to regain a resemblance of normalcy, your Board of Directors and property manager (Simco Management) remain busy with scheduled, proactive and reactive Red Haus maintenance and activities.

IS YOUR CONTACT INFO CURRENT? Your inboxes contain the day-to-day correspondence and updates from Simco Management. If you’e not receiving emails, including newsletter notifications, contact the property manager to confirm the accuracy of your contact details. Remember, ensuring they have your current contact information, along with your tenant information, is your responsibility as an owner. Tenants are strongly encouraged to contact the property manager with their information too!

AGM IS COMING. In our previous newsletter, we announced that a Virtual AGM was in the works as Simco’s communications portal Condo Control can take AGMs online. We’ve since decided to host a hybrid AGM this fall — in person and online (live-streamed with interactivity). If you think you’d like to attend the AGM virtually, you will need a Condo Control account. If you do not yet have an account, please contact your property manager to create one.

PROPERTY MANAGER
Leisa Reinwald
(403) 234 0166, ext. 4062
redhaus@simcomgt.com

BOARD MEMBER CHANGE. After three dedicated years on the Board of Directors, Michele Mackay has resigned. Her attention to detail, organization, and collaborative spirit have been invaluable assets to the Board (as Secretary) and the greater Red Haus community. You will be sorely missed, Michele — happy retirement!

We’re very pleased to introduce Mel Tiede as the newest addition to the Board of Directors. He brings over 25 years as a Certified Professional Accountant. He will fill the position of Treasurer — welcome aboard, Mel.

BYLAW COMMITTEE. We are still seeking volunteers to form a Bylaw Committee. Red Haus bylaws require updating to reflect the new Condominium Act and we need the support of this community to make this happen. Many hands make light work! Please contact Leisa Reinwald with your interest.

In service,

— Don McKenzie | President, Red Haus Board of Directors

AGM: IN-PERSON/ONLINE HYBRID
Stay Tuned for Details & Elbow Bumps

As previously expressed, your Board of Directors and Simco Management are currently aligning logistics, technology and bylaw requirements in order to host this year’s AGM in the safest and most inclusive manner possible. In order to abide by existing (and anticipated) COVID-19 protocols, we have decided to host an in-person AGM (up to legal gathering capacity) that will be live-streamed through Condo Control.

Written notice will be provided to owners and mortgagees soon. This notice will also include copies of financial statements for the preceding fiscal year, annual report on the reserve fund, annual budget for the next fiscal year,
as well as quorum and proxy details.

We appreciate your patience and look forward to seeing you all soon.

HOUSEKEEPING

Road Work is Complete

The swale on Royal Oak Plaza has been repaired and speed bumps built up and repainted to slow vehicles.

Please abide by speed limits. With children on summer holidays and residents working from home, there is more foot traffic to watch for and protect.

RH Gardening-2.png — Everything's Coming Up… Lilacs!

Each growing season, the Board allocates budget to maintain and enhance our property’s green space. We do this for our collective enjoyment, but also for curb appeal.
This season’s green space refresh was divided into two phases: grass improvement and perennial planting.
Now that grass areas have been re-seeded and sod replaced, landscapers are moving onto phase two — tree and perennial planting.
Within the next couple of weeks, you’ll see the introduction of Korean lilac, white lilac and over 100 perennials going in. All in plenty of time to take root for next year when they’ll put on a fragrant and colourful show from spring time, to summer, to fall.

RH Bird Feeder.png — Please Don’t Feed the Birds

Bird watching from our homes is a relaxing, reflective experience. Feeding the birds, though a kind act, unfortately invites costly nest and pest remediation. To date, pigeons have cost the Corporation literally thousands of dollars and we must do all we can to limit the damage they can cause.
We must therefor strongly discourage bird feeders or bird feeding of any kind on your patio or on common property.
**Thank you for your understanding and anticipated cooperation!**

Red Roof. Blue Skies.

May 25, 2021bylaw committee, COVID-19, guest parking, parking passes, visitor parking passes, Condo Control Central, CCC, patio furniatureClare McWilliams

President’s Letter
Volunteers, Service Efficiency & Blue Skies

Greetings friends:

With spring blossoms, patio season, and continued COVID protocols in place, we have plenty of important housekeeping items to keep you informed and our community happily humming.

Of importance to Corporation governance, we’re seeking volunteers for the following roles to ensure continued “blue skies” for everyone in this community.

BOARD VACANCY. With a virtual AGM approaching (details are coming), there will be a vacancy on the Board of Directors. If you’re community minded, enjoy fullfilling work, and want to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Board experience isn’t necessary.

BYLAW COMMITTEE. We are seeking volunteers to form a Bylaw Committee. Red Haus bylaws require updating to reflect the new Condominium Act and we need the support of this community to make this happen. Many hands make light work…

Please express your interest to Property Manager, Leisa Reinwald, at RedHaus@simcomgt.com or 403 234 0166, ext 4062.

INCREASE SERVICE EFFICIENCY. If you’re not using Condo Control Central already (Simco’s communications portal, CCC), you’re missing out. It makes life much easier and efficient for you and our Property Manager. Report a noise complaint. Track a property repair. Request a visitor parking pass. Make an online payment. Submit your requests through CCC for faster response times and easy tracking. Help us, help you! Download the app, login or register at www.condocontrolcentral.com. Give it a try, you’ll see.

With optimism and efficiency,

— Don McKenzie | President, Red Haus Board of Directors

Virtual AGM to be Announced
Stay Tuned for Details

Your Board of Directors and Simco Management are currently aligning logistics, technology and bylaw requirements in order to host this year’s AGM virtually. Please watch your inbox for more information.

Written notice will be provided to owners and mortgagees soon. This notice will also include copies of financial statements for the preceding fiscal year, annual report on the reserve fund, annual budget for the next fiscal year, as well as quorum and proxy details.

We look forward to seeing you all soon, albeit behind our screens (bottoms optional, obviously).