Meeting attendance (5 persons in attendance)

VKROC= Vista Kiara Residents Owners Committee

TVMS  = Triomphe Vista Management Sdn Bhd

Item 1:           Updates from items raised from previous month’s meeting

•   VKROC thanks TVMS for organizing the dragon dance which was very well attended
   

•  VKROC thanks TVMS for putting tinting on the doors of badminton courts
   

•  Floor traps have been installed at many of the drains. However, we continue to have poor drainage in the tennis courts and now also at the outdoor play area (near the see-saw). Can TVMS review this problem as the accumulation of water is causing unnecessary wear and tear?
   

• VKROC recognizes TVMS effort in repainting the wall at the barbecue area (opposite the car wash). We notice that the walls are already looking dirty – maybe due to moisture or water seepage. Can TVMS look into this (the wall on path besides public toilets to swimming pool is similarly stained)? 

Item 2:           Outstanding items for TVMS from previous month’s meeting

• Can TVMS update VKROC on the progress of installation of an automatic card access system at guardhouse entrance?
   

• Can TVMS update VKROC on the progress of converting one tennis court into a multi-purpose play area allowing football/basketball/cycling?
   

• Nothing seems to have been done about the build-up of water on the plot between between Vista Kiara and Laman Suria. Can VKROC write to DBKL?
   

•  Some of the benches around the swimming pool area and outside the badminton courts appear damaged and about to break. These benches pose a potential accident as well as undermine the image of VKROC being a well-maintained and high quality place. Can TVMS repair/replace/discard these benches?
   

•  Can TVMS update VKROC on the status of installing cameras at the entrance to lobby areas including the lower ground floor
   

•  Can TVMS update VKROC on the progress of installing additional lights (one as spotlight on visitor sign, another as general streetlight to improve visibility) at the visitor parking bay area? 

Item 3:           Any Other Business

•  The water quality continues to be poor for a day or so after the backwash. We understand that this is not necessarily the case and rinsing after backwash can improve the water quality (albeit use extra water). Can TVMS check with the supplier that our backwash system is performing as per specifications and that we are following all the correct procedures?
   

•  VKROC notices many cars inside the condominium still do not display the proper 2003 Vista Kiara residents sticker. We urge TVMS to be strict in enforcement and to prohibit cars without proper stickers from entering. We encourage errant owners to do their part and obtain proper car stickers.
   

• VKROC sympathises with residents in block B affected by the sudden water shortages on 7 Feb evening and 10 Feb morning. We hear that this was caused by problems with the pumps. We understand that parts can break anytime, but VKROC expects TVMS to conduct regular routine maintenance and checks. As far as we know, a full water tank should last at least one day, and even two or three days in some cases. Can TVMS confirm how long does a full water tank last, that we have a back-up pump, and that we conduct daily routine maintenance checks?
   

• VKROC understands that there was a problem with the intercom system not being able to open the lobby doors for a number of days. TVMS decided to instruct guards to open the door for visitors as well as bypass the intercom system for all residents even though many resident intercom units were functioning okay. VKROC believes that it would have been better to continue using the intercom to screen all visitors, and that in the event the lobby door cannot be opened remotely, residents should come down to the lobby to open door for visitors, as before.
   

•  VKROC understands that some residents who are renting second car parking bays (opposite the visitor’s bays) are finding their places being occupied by visitors. VKROC recommends that TVMS move the existing “Clamp zone” sign which is next to the visitor parking bays, to the other side of the road to discourage visitors from inadvertently parking in resident bays? VKROC also suggests that TVMS consider painting the words “visitors” outside the parking bays for better visibility.
   

•  The construction at our neighbours continues to be a nuisance with work continuing on Sundays. VKROC encourages residents to contact DBKL 24 hour hotline number 03-4022-0033 to lodge complaints. Can TVMS write a letter to Garden International School highlighting that many Vista Kiara residents complain about the noisy construction, especially on Sundays, and that the school must be considerate of its neighbours.
   

• VKROC understands that the restaurants and pubs in Desa Sri Hartamas are also generating excessive noise late at night. We suggest residents complain to DBKL or the local Mont Kiara police station (tel number 03-6201-8322) the next time this happens so that action can be taken immediately
   

•  VKROC believes that the blue “Private parking” sign at the front of the guardhouse looks rather tacky and inconsistent with the image of Vista Kiara. Can TVMS look into replacing this sign?
   

• VKROC notices that the children’s ball play area has fallen into disuse now that there are no more balls there. We invite residents to share any ideas on how to better utilize this area and will discuss this item again at next month’s meeting

Item 4:           Next meeting (usually held on the last Saturday of the month)

• Our next meeting will be at 4pm on Saturday 29 March 2003 at the usual venue in front of the badminton courts
   

• Residents are reminded that we have an newsgroup set up where the electronic version of these minutes are published as well as general discussion. Anyone can join by sending a blank email to vistakiara-subscribe@yahoogroups.com