Newsletter May 2020

Seawind on the Bay, PO Box 1133, Freeport, Montego Bay, Jamaica; Website: www.seawindonthebay.com;

EMAIL: SEAWIND1@CWJAMAICA.COM; PHONE# 979-8399; MAGIC JACK# 305-897-3574; FAX#: 979-8118; SECURITY GATEHOUSE #: 953-6606;

876-823-1926, 876-777-8442 WHATSAPP & TEXT # 876-372-3006

General Information

by the Executive Committee

Dear Owners,

Due to the COVID-19 threat, we have adjusted our opening days and hours as follows until further notice:

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

We implore you to take all the precautions advised by the Ministry of Health to keep yourself and loved ones safe.

Please remember to be kind to those staff members providing services to you.

The Government of Jamaica made it effective on March 18, 2020 that travelers from areas in which there is local transmission of COVID-19 (coronavirus) are required to self-quarantine for up to 14 days.

Residents are being urged to comply to the guidelines given by The Ministry of Health and Wellness to help with the prevention and spread of COVID-19.

Below is a list of things which have been implemented:

• We are encouraging decreased use of the common areas, (even though we have increased cleaning of the common area which includes the bathrooms, laundry room, handrails, and garbage area.)

• The pool is cleaned regularly, and approved chemicals are added to maintain the pH, however we encourage NON- USE of the pool.

• NO functions, meetings or gatherings will be allowed in the common areas until further notice.

• Access to non-emergent construction contractors and vendors is restricted. Only emergency providers (plumber, electrician etc.) will be allowed.

• All non-emergency projects should be suspended.

• Social distances should be routine.

Notices & Reminders

Capital Expenditure Assessment

As approved by the owners at the Annual General Meeting held on February 15, 2020, an assessment would be imposed for specific projects including:

1. Replacement of the wood barrier fences
   1. Painting of the buildings
   1. Repair of the curb wall/ walkways
   1. Repair to the pool system.

These projects were expected to be accomplished in the fiscal year 2020/2021 and would have been reflected on your statement over a four-month period.

However, due to the COVID-19 threat, at the last Committee Meeting held on Wednesday April 8, 2020 a decision was made to put a hold on items 2 and 3 above until further notice. Billing for item 4 will go as planned.

The under-mentioned schedule outlines owners’ obligation for the assessment to the Strata.

Studios

$4,697 x 4 months, April 2020 – July 2020 = $18,788

1. Bedroom

$7,245 x 4 months, April 2020 – July 2020 = 28,980

• Bedrooms

$9,667 x 4 months, April 2020– July 2020 =$38,668

This ongoing situation has already required a significant outflow of cash. Since March 9th , 2020 to present, the amount spent for cleaning supplies ( masks, gloves, paper towels, chemicals) and transportation of staff is

$343,500.00.

Increased cleaning of the Community areas, which includes :

• Pool Chairs and tables
  • Pool bathroom includes door handles
  • Garbage area doors
  • Staircase rails
  • Laundry Machines and tokens
  • Increase cleaning of guard house
  • Increase cleaning of office
  • Soap and paper towels in community and staff bathrooms

Insurance Assessment

Effective April 2020 the Insurance Assessment will resume covering Insurance Premiums for the year 2021-2022. This will be billed over a 12 Month period. The amount is not yet available.

The under-mentioned schedule outlines owners’ monthly obligation to the Strata.

Studios

$1,809.85 x 12 months, April 2020 –March 2021 = $21,718.18

1. Bedroom

$3,500.45 x 12months, April 2020- March 2021 = 42,005.36

• Bedrooms

$8,222.63 x 12 months, April 2020– March 2021 =$98,671.59