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).
Housekeeping
Parkade Cleaning & Line Painting
Vehicles are to be removed from the following areas during the time frames specified below. Vehicles not moved by 8AM (or illegally parked) will be ticketed, towed, or both. No exceptions will be made.
Outdoor Visitor Parking Stalls
TUESDAY, MAY 25 Weather Permitting
8AM - 4PM
Large Parkade (Building 20, 60 & 70)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 26
8AM - 7PM
Small Parkade (Building 30)
THURSDAY, MAY 27
8AM -5:30PM
Under no circumstances may vehicles be parked in Fire Lanes, “No Parking Zones” or on property grass.
The Corporation is not responsible for damage caused to vehicles or stall contents not removed.
Thank you for your understanding and anticipated cooperation!
Window Cleaning Schedule
Building 60 & 70
TUESDAY, JUNE 15
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16
THURSDAY, JUNE 17
Buildings 20 & 30
FRIDAY, JUNE 18
MONDAY, JUNE 21
TUESDAY, JUNE 23
Club Haus
SATURDAY, JUNE 19
Please make sure all inaccessible windows are closed. If they are open, they will not be cleaned.
Windows that are accessible by residents on patios and balconies are to be cleaned by each unit. (They will NOT be cleaned by the contractor.)
This schedule is subject to change based on the weather.
Thank you for your understanding and anticipated cooperation!
Respectful Peace of Mind
As previously communicated by Simco Management, over the past month, you may have noticed security contractors installing of new cameras in lobbies, hallways, stairwells, and courtyard.
Pursuant to our bylaws and the Condominium Act, the Corporation is obligated to respect collective security and resident privacy, as well prevent imminent property damage. We have increased our camera count and coverage area accordingly.
Cameras will allow us to better levy fines for illegal moves, dog accidents, theft, vandalism, smoking in common areas, and unauthorized entry of non-residents.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding increased surveillance, please contact your property manager.
Masks are Still Mandatory
When in common areas, residents and guests are still required to wear masks at all times. It has been observed that mask-wearing has become lax on Red Haus property. This is NOT optional, it remains provincially mandated. Masks are required in the following common areas:
- Hallways (including storage lockers)
- Lobbies
- Elevators
- Stairwells
- Parkade
- Waste disposal huts
- Courtyard (when within 2m of people outside of your household)
- Club Haus (office, gym and recreation room remain closed)
Pretty Patio Do’s (and Don’ts)
What’s permitted on your patio?
Table & Chairs / Umbrella / Standing planters / Gas BBQ
Patios are not to be used for additional storage (please use your storage locker). Be aware that storing anything but the items named above is finable.
Bikes (even for children) may not be stored on your patio (or locked to your railing). They must be inside your suite or in the Bike Locker.
Pet pee pads are not permitted on patios.
Nothing may be affixed to siding or your railing (including flower baskets).
Propane BBQs or hibachis are not permitted due to fire hazard.
Violations face fines of $250 per occurrence.
Common Area Renovations
Building 30 renovations are now complete. Ceiling bulbs have been upgraded to high intensity LEDs to brighten the hallways.
Building 70 will be next in the renovation cycle, starting late next year.
Annual lobby touch-ups have been completed.
Please, No Shopping Carts
Shopping carts from nearby stores are not permitted on Red Haus property.
Once removed from a store’s property, carts are considered stolen.
Subsequent removal of carts from Red Haus is not only time consuming for our On-Site Manager but its also a nuisance for store personnel.
Please be a courteous neighbour and transport your shopping by your own means.
Violations face fines of $250 per occurrence. Violators may also be charged by Calgary Police Services.
Green Space Improvements
Yarrow, sage, bee balm — oh my!
Get that picnic blanket ready. They’ll be a lot more colour and variety to enjoy in our garden beds soon. We’ve hired an arborist to enhance our shrub and tree options, ever mindful of our curb appeal as well as the importance of sanctuary for residents.
Take time to smell the… lilacs.