Monday, March 16, 2015

**Update** PROPOSED SAFE CYCLING AREA NEAR TOWER D

Following the recent proposal for a safe cycling area near Tower D the JMC received feedback Tower D residents objecting to the noise pollution and potential control issues that the implementation may cause.

Following a through review by the JMC at last weekends JMC meeting we would like to announce that this proposal will not be progressed due to the reasons stated above.

The JMC would like to thank those residents from Tower D who took to the time to provide feedback.

Saturday, March 7, 2015

Car/Motorcycle Sticker FAQ

Why do I need to renew/new application of Car/Motorcycle sticker?
Car/Motorcycle sticker is to identify whether you are the rightful owner of the bay you have parked in.

Why do I need to enter as a visitor when I forget my card if I have a sticker?
Each has its own separate function with the Card solely used to open the car barrier gate and the car sticker is for car parking lot identification.   You will still have to register as a visitor at the Guardhouse if you enter not using an access card.

How much do I need to pay for a Car/Motorcycle sticker?
It is Free of Charge during the distribution exercise period from 2nd March 2015 to 3rd May 2015. A sum of RM10.00 is chargeable after this period i.e. from 4th May 2015 onwards.

How many car stickers can I apply?
It depends on the number of car park lots you have, for e.g. if you have 2 car park lots, you will be entitled for 2 car stickers.

How many motorcycle stickers can I apply?
It depends on the number of motorcycles you have as long as you can show proof of ownership of those motorcycles.

Do I need to display Car/Motorcycle sticker whilst parking in the car park bay?
Yes, the Car/Motorcycle sticker must be displayed prominently for Security reasons, e.g. if your car alarm goes off or your vehicle is parked in the wrong bay, our Security can identify the vehicle ownership & inform you immediately.

What happens if I don’t display the sticker?
Security will serve a reminder notice on your car windscreen reminding you to display the sticker.  Should you fail to display the sticker the day after, your car wheel will be clamped.

I have several bays and cars and move the stickers around. Is this a problem?
No problem, the sticker will be marked with the bays that you own e.g. P1/28, 29, 30.
You need to display the sticker prominently on your vehicle windscreen when parking in the car park.
 
What shall I do if my Car/Motorcycle sticker is lost?
A Police Report is required for replacement at a chargeable sum of RM10.00.

What are the Terms & Conditions in applying for the Car/Motorcycle sticker?
  1. You must fill in a Resident Information Data / Car Park Sticker Renewal Form which is obtainable at the Management Office.
  2. You must not be a Unit Defaulter.
  3. If you are a Tenant or a Representative, please produce an authorisation letter from the landlord/owner or submit a photocopy of tenancy agreement.

Car Stickers for 2015/2016

Please be informed that Villa Wangsamas Car Stickers for Year 2015/2016 are now ready for collection at the Management Office starting from 2nd March 2015.

The new stickers are issued to Residents ‘Free of Charge’ from now until 3rd May 2015. The stickers will be chargeable at RM10/- per sticker as from 4th May 2015.

Please note that the new Car Stickers will only be issued to Residents who have no outstanding payment due to the Management.

All Residents must ensure that their Car Sticker is displayed prominently on the front windscreen at all times for convenient identification purposes, otherwise the vehicle shall be subject to being checked by Security.

Residents are reminded that they must to park their cars in their designated car park lot with this valid Car Sticker displayed, to avoid it being clamped.

To obtain the Car Sticker, kindly drop by the Management Office and fill up the relevant application Form.

An FAQ has been produced to help answer some of the common questions.
Your kind attention and cooperation is much appreciated.
Thank you.

Management Services
For and On behalf of Villa Wangsamas JMB

PROPOSED SAFE CYCLING AREA NEAR TOWER D

Dear Tower D Residents

PROPOSED SAFE CYCLING AREA NEAR TOWER D

One of the frequent requests received is for children to be allowed to cycle on the driveways and carpark. Due to safety issues this has been prohibited from day 1 in 2008 when the condominium was handed over from the Developer.

Despite the space constraints that we have however, the feasibility of a safe cycling area is currently being assessed by the JMC. It is proposed that a seldom used section of the driveway extending from Tower D to the roundabout adjacent to the Playground be closed off to vehicular access with removable road barriers and re-used as a safe cycling area.

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The following rules will apply to the area:
  1. Only cycles and children scooters
  2. No dangerous stunts/jumps etc. 
  3. No skateboards or similar due to noise and damage that they cause 
  4. No ball games or badminton 
  5. Hours of use will be aligned with the playground (09:00-22:00)

Owing to the proposed rules we anticipate that this will have a negligible impact on Residents in Tower D however we are keen to hear your feedback on the proposal before any final decision is made.

Kindly note however that facilities for badminton, tennis, futsal, skateboarding were not provided by the Developer and there simply isn’t space within our condominium to accommodate these.

Feedback on the Safe Cycling Area proposal can be submitted via email to the JMC: vwm.jmc@gmail.com or in writing to the Management Office before 11:00 on Saturday 14 March 2015.

Thank you for your attention to the matter.

Villa Wangsamas JMC

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Car Park Flow and Signage Update

Further to our Notice dated 31 December 2014 on the above matter, we are pleased to announce that the new signage has been installed at all levels of the car park. The level by level installation has enabled us to make adjustments to improve the impact of the signage following feedback.

A new “Car Park Safety“ notice has also been installed at the two entry points to our car park to remind Residents on how to drive safely in the car park.

The new flow has been designed to improve safety and solve existing conflict issues which prevented some Phase 1 Residents from legally reaching their space if they entered via Gate 2.

Feedback from Residents has been generally positive; however we regret any confusion caused by conflicting road markings. The installation of the new thermoplastic road markings is expected to be completed within the next 2-3 weeks.

During this interim period several Guards are temporally assigned to the middle ramp to assist with the traffic management during peak hours in the mornings and evenings to help direct the flow.

Please be reminded that any damage or vandalism caused to the safety poles installed at turns, or to any signage, or any removal of the same, will be billed back to the Unit.

Whilst the road markings are in a state of transition please follow the new signage direction and abide by the Car Park Safety advice.

Your cooperation and support in helping to make our car park a safer place to drive in is appreciated.

Warm Regards,
Villa Wangsamas JMC








Tuesday, February 24, 2015

January 2015 Debtors Report

The latest debtors report as of 31 January 2015 is now available for download here: 31 January 2015 List of debtors by block.

We are pleased to highlight following continuous enforcement work over the past 6 months the debt level is decreasing and is now at the lowest level ever. Nevertheless there is still a lot of work to be done and we are determined resolve the issues with debtors.

All residents are reminded to check their statements and report any payments that may have been missed to the management office without delay.

We are also noticing some residents who request a payment plan to clear their debt become bad paymasters again after a 1-2 months and the Management Office will take swift enforcement action action against those who try to play the system.

Currently there are several major disputes owing to sub sale issues whereby an outstanding amount wasn’t settled during the sale process and they have now found that they are liable for any sums owed.

Any sums owed are attached to the unit and not an individual so it will not be possible for the JMB to either write it off or commence recovery proceedings from a previous owner.

Last year a unit owner took a previous owner to the small claims court over the sub sale debt issue and won the case. Following this judgement the JMB understands that other owners in a similar situation are now considering this course of action.

Car Park Traffic Flow FAQ

Dear Residents

We have received several good questions regarding the new traffic flow that was introduced in the car park. The below FAQ should answer the common questions that are being raised:

Why can’t downward cars turn left and upward cars turn right at the central ramp near Tower G? 

This was previously looked into and rejected because the roadway would need to be 2 way and unfortunately the width is insufficient. If the road way direction was maintained (turn left) then the parking spaces on the left of the ramp would be inaccessible if those Residents enter via Gate 2. The objective of making all traffic turning right at the central ramp is to enable access to and exit from all the parking bays at Phase 1 possible regardless of which Gate you wish to enter or exit from.

Why can’t the road be closed to stop people turning left at the central ramp near Tower G?

In addition to the lack of width for a 2 way road as mentioned above this would cause access issues for the immediate spaces next to the “ramp wall”. As per the authorities' parking space guidelines such spaces need to be much wider than the standard bays that are in place to address access issues and unfortunately we are not able to relocate those spaces that would be impacted.

I now have to drive further which takes an extra 30 seconds to get to my space near Tower H/J and this is so inconvenient. 

Why have you done this? The existing flow was designed when there were only Phase 1 Towers and access was only via Gate 1. So when Phase 2 was constructed and access was made possible via Gate 2 too, there were conflicting directions and on some levels it has resulted in no legal way to get to spaces near Towers E,F,G,H & J from Gate 2. The new 1 way flow not only solves this access issue but is safer.

Why is the flow on P4 different to that on P3?

The indoor Visitor parking is on P5 and P3 and following feedback from Residents regarding Visitors getting lost the objective was to make Visitor access from Gate 1 as simple as possible and the new flow achieves this. Please also note that P4 and P5 do not have the same constraints and access requirements to Towers A-D as levels P1-3.

Cars keep driving the wrong way! 

Additional signs, traffic management solutions will be implemented which will be augmented by periodic traffic control from our guards. Sadly some people are just too selfish and take short-cuts to get to their spaces, disregarding the safety of others. This selfish and couldn't-care-less attitude prevails both within our car park and outside on the public highways. So our advice is please drive carefully and remain vigilant at all times.

When will the new floor arrows and road markings be installed? 

Ideally this would have been done concurrently with the signage installation however due to several issues which could not be avoided this is slightly delayed and it is hoped to be completed in the next few