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

Newsletter March 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 Owner,

It was lovely to see you at the AGM. Many thanks to those who could not make it and sent their proxy to enable us to hold the meeting. The meeting went well.

The Executive Committee Members elected to serve for the year 2020/2021 are as follows:

  • Bonnie Hall
  • Sheila Hart
  • Patricia Earl
  • Anjanette McDaniel
  • Angeline Mintz
  • Michael McIntosh
  • James Ransome

Trellis

All owners who have erected a Trellis by his/her apartment will be required to pay a fee of J$1.00 per year for leasing of the common area where the trellis has been erected. This is being instituted to protect the Strata from liability and, to ensure that we have control over the proposed changes in order to maintain the aesthetic of the property.

This was approved at the February 15, 2020 Annual General Meeting.

The office will provide a copy of the contract which must be signed by the owner and witness by a Justice of the peace.

Owners are reminded that the Trellis is their responsibility and must be kept in good condition which includes cleaning and re-painting as necessary.

The Management Committee reserves the right to request that Pergola’s be re-painted when the main buildings of the Strata are being painted.

Capital Expenditure Assessment

As approved by the owners at the Annual General Meeting held on February 15,2020, an assessment will be imposed for the projects which include replacement of the wood barrier fences, painting of the buildings, repair of the curb wall/ walkways

and repair of the pool. These projects will be accomplished in the fiscal year 2020/2021. This will be reflected on your statement over a four-month period, April 2020 to July 2020. This was approved at the February 15, 2020 AGM.

The under-mentioned schedule outlines owners’ obligation for

the assessment to the Strata.

Studios

$14,795.50 x 4 months, April 2020 – July 2020 = $59,182

  1. Bedroom

$27,058.75 x 4 months, April 2020 – July 2020 = 108,235

  • Bedrooms

$49,336.75 x 4 months, April 2020– July 2020 =$197.347

.                       Insurance Assessment

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

Notices & Reminders

General Information

  • Maintenance, Insurance and Electricity bills are Due on the 5th of each month. A grace period of three

(3) days is given after which electricity will be disconnected if bill is not paid. A reconnection of J$5,000.00 will be required prior to reconnection.

  • For repairs in apartment work hours is Monday to Saturday 9am -5pm. No work on Sundays.
  • Accounts over 60 days in arrears will be charged interest.
  • Booking for parties must be done

through the office, no matter the size of the party. Party rules must be observed.

  • No loud noise before 9:00am or after 10:00pm
  • Mail not collected within thirty (30) days will be returned to sender.
  • Children under 13 years of age are not allowed in the pool unattended.
  • The pool deck is slippery when wet.

Kindly exercise caution

  • Please turn lights off in common areas when not in use.

UNEVEN PATHWAY

Dear residents,

      The pavers along the walkway in the garden are uneven due to the over growth of the tree roots. We are asking you to exercise extreme care and caution when walking along the path way.

 We have started work to affect the necessary repairs and ask for your patience. Thanks for your cooperation. 

Fixing the pipe!

Dear residents,

Good morning, there will be water disruption today to the following blocks: A, B, L, K, J & I, due to a broken main pipe at ‘ L’ block. Sorry for any inconvenience cause.

Thank you.

Chantel Mitchell

Administrative Asst.

Seawind On The Bay

(876) 979-8399

Notice: JPS Electric Outage

Dear residence,

The Jamaica Public Service crew is here on property to remove the old pole at the gate that was dislodged. Due to the magnitude of work to be done there will be no electricity on property.  No prior notice was given by JPS of the time or date of the work to be done. There is no guarantees time when power will be restored. Sorry for any inconvenience cause.

Thank you

Best regards   

Chantel Mitchell

Administrative Asst.

Seawind On The Bay

(876) 979-8399

Notice: JPS is working on the gate’s pole

Good Day residents,

The JPS light pole at the gate was dislodged last weekend, when a garbage truck got entangled with the wires. We have made contact with JPS and crew came and evaluate the situation.

They advice us that repairs will be done sometime next and during this exercise the property will have no electricity.

They will inform us ahead of the schedule date and we will communicate  this to all residents once this information is received.

Thank you.

Best regards.

Announcement: Electricity is temporary off

Dear Residents Good Morning,

Due to the damage electricity post at the main gate, there will be no electricity in the next 15 mins and we are unsure

has to when it will be turn on back.

Sorry for and inconvenience caused.

Thank you .  

Chantel Mitchell

Ast. Property Manager

Seawind on the Bay

876-979-8399

EASTER FUN DAY AT STEAK HOUSE ON THE BAY

EASTER FUN DAY AT STEAK HOUSE ON THE BAY

This Easter Sunday the Montego Bay Yacht Club is the place to be!

Steak House On The Bay presents FUN FAMILY & CHILDREN’S DAY!

Participate and WIN BIG PRIZES in the Kiddies Fishing tournament! Trophy for the smallest and biggest catch!

There will be Face Painting, Easter Egg Hunt (1.30 pm- 3.30 pm), Easter Eggs and Craft Painting and other fun activities for children!

Special Menu for the day, children under 12 years old receive 50% discount!

The cost is JA$3,900 +Taxes per person including activities and lunch. Remember, Members enjoy special discounts!

Save the Date: Sunday 21 April 2019, 11 30 am – 4 30 pm

Announcement: Refurbishing Of Office

Refurbishing Of Office

Dear Residents,

We will be doing some improvements in the office starting Tuesday April 9
th, 2019
through to Friday April 12th, 2019. During this period, you will encounter some
inconvenience and maybe asked to use the back door of the office. The office will
be in full operation and there will be no change to our business hours.
We have also blocked off one parking space to accommodate building
materials for the project and so we ask for your patience as we seek to enhance and
improve the Seawind On The Bay Property.
We anticipate your cooperation and thank you.

By: Management of Strata Plan 63