City of Puerto Penasco Municipal Government has Installed a P.O. Box to service All American Community in Puerto Penasco. They also have set an Official E-mail Address for direct communication with Municipal Government Officials.
They're also inviting people to use the P.O. Box to pay their property taxes along with their tax number.
A date has been set for a board meeting and it will take place at 10:00 am Saturday August 21,2010 to discuss HOA business, the status of our 2010 budget, current available funds for any non budget spending allocated for the remaining improvement and infrastructure projects as identified by the board for 2010.
The following information is required for the meeting:
BY LYNDA{Financials , including all bank account balances and owner HOA fee balances as of August 15,2010
BY FRANCISCO- The Status of Las Palmas, an operational report regarding the state of our resort. To be included is the status on all 2010 non budget projects a list of all completed, in progress and remaining non budget projects.
Based on the above reports the board will be voting on the allocation of any remaining surplus funds prior to 2010 and on how to move forward with the remaining 2010 year.
Additionally, based on Lynda's attached report we have 4 units that are behind at least two quarter HOA fees. These units are :
Baja 104 with $2,118.00 ,
Bonita 703 with $10,649.00
Villa 9 with $3,885.00
Villa 13 with $4,991.31
The two below are close and should be kept under review:
Villa 1 with $3,214.00
Villa 20 with $3,670.00
Any of the four units behind two quarters not already restricted, must be notified and informed that the Board has given authorization to move forward with water restriction and other service restrictions imposed by the HOA.
As communicated to the SBPH group representative, this restriction will take place effective August 16,2010 should the accounts continue to be delinquent by two quarter fees or more.
As suggested by Delfin owner David Frenznick, we have been researching the feasability of owner installation of money and water saving tankless water heaters.
We finally got response and load calcs from two electricians, one from Mexico, and one from the States.
Both agree that another electrical box would be required for a tankless water heater, at a cost of about $120-150. installed.
The recommendation is for a 100 amp model. A 120 amp model would also work, provided that the unlikely event you would be taking a shower, using all the burners on the stove, and using the dryer simultaneously.
We think it is a tremendous idea, and since we are having a problem with the tank pans, we will be testing them in a few condos and homes. The casas will need the 120 amp model.
Tankless water heaters offer many advantages. First and foremost is there is no danger of a tank rupturng or leaking into your home. Since our units are unoccupied most of the time, you will not be wasting energy heating a tank when there is no one using hot water. The energy savings should recoup the initial costs difference of a conventional tank in less than 18 months.
An on demand tankless heater brings hot water to the faucet quicker and saves from running water for several minutes before it is hot. There may be occasions when two showers are running simultaneously that it would not keep up, but this is a minor inconvenience, and occurs with conventional water heaters as well.
Stiebel Eltron Tempra 20 Plus Electric Tankless Water Heater
The Tempra Plus is the most technologically advanced tankless water heater available on the market today.
The Tempra series has been redesigned completely inside and out - upgraded heavy-duty electronics, a simple single flow sensor design, a hinged cover for easy access, and Advanced Flow Control for the Tempra Plus. Welcome to the next generation of German quality. The Tempra has several advantages over a gas-type tankless water heater. Compared to many similar gas tankless models the Tempra is less expensive to purchase. Installation is also much simpler and cheaper since it is not necessary to vent a Tempra to the outside.
Stiebel Eltron Tempra 20 Plus Electric Tankless Water Heater Features:
• Voltage: 240
• Wattage: 19.2
• Amperage: 2x40
• Min. required circuit breaker size: 2x50
• Recommended wire size: 2 x 8
• Maximum temp. increase: 88
• Weight: 15.4
• Width: 16 5/8
• Height: 14 1/2
• Depth: 4 5/8
• Working pressure: 150 PSI
David has found these heaters on line for $625.00 with shipping, at the following link:
I had an opportunity to speak to Jacob regarding the restaurant situation. He informed me that he lost his cooks and is looking to hire new cooks within the next two weeks.
He also agreed to let us know when his restaurant impact the services our resort offers.
Additionally, the board will be meeting in mid August to discuss options regarding how we can provide more consistant restaurant service.
Thank you for keeping the board informed.
Dan
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On Jul 21, 2010, at 4:41 PM, "I. America Marquez C." <iamc1003@hotmail.com> wrote:
Hola Dan,
I dont know If you know,restaurant is NO open, well the store is open with a few things, but they dont have restaurant service or bar service, we have 90% on the resort and is no one or two guest how are complaining no for the unit or our service, is because they need to drive to eat or they can't buy a drink at the resort. I dont know what is the deal with the restaurant, but people dont understand is a diferent rentals & restaurant, because they asking for a resort service. If you go to any other resort maybe any of the Sonoran's they have a restaurant and bar open with music at the pool.
store open at 7am to 4pm maybe 5pm, but is only the store (with not much things)
Please help me with this because people are really complaining for this, then I receiving calls to make reservations, but they ask if we have restaurant service and bar, I say NO because we dont have that service and I dont like to lie people, because they going to complain more because I say yes.
We dont have this on our resort and we looks bad. We are the resort with more guest. I dont know If you can help me or to how I need to talk with.
We are very excited about our improved picture quality and equipment upgrades.
Here is the List of 14 TV channels now available on your Las Palmas CATV system:
1
TELEVISA - MEXICO
2
2
TVAZTECA - MEXICO
7
3
ESPN - USANATIONAL
14
4
CBS - PHOENIX
16
5
FOX - PHOENIX
18
6
NBC - PHOENIX
20
7
ABC - PHOENIX
22
8
E!-ENTERTAINMENT CHANNEL
25
9
THE MOVIE CHANNEL WEST - MOVIE
27
10
DISCOVERY CHANNEL - US NETWORK
29
11
SHOWTIMEWEST - MOVIE
31
12
TNT - USNETWORK
33
13
CNN - NEWS
34
14
USANETWORK
35
The CATV equipment and wiring upgrade is almost 90% complete. Chris of Next Millennium Electronics will now begin working directly on a case by case basis if you are still having reception problems. Please submit a work order ticket to request additional service if your picture is not satisfatory.
If anyone is interested in having Chris upgrade their service to have their own private satellite system, please contact him directly at (480) 216-6749 for a competitive price quote.
The original hot water heaters in the villas and condos have reached the end of their useful life. Age and the salt air have made it necessary to address this issue, as time is of the essence. Leaking and bursting tanks have caused extensive water damage in not only the condo in which they are located, but in the condos on the floors below.
Last week, on June 15th, another tank gave way in the Grande building, causing thousands of dollars in damage to three condos. Lost rental income, damage to furniture and fixtures resulted in costly repairs from an event that could have been avoided.
It is necessary for all owners to replace their water heater if they have not already done so. Here are two contractors to choose from:
Both are well known and proven to do professional work.
These men can provide water heater replacement service which will be outside from HOA control, responsibility or guarantee. Estimated cost for installation of a replacement tank is around $325-$350 US dollars.
It will be up to each owner to make their own arrangements for installation and payment. Owners will have to contact the Contractor of their choice directly and make arrangements of estimate, availability, payment and installation.
We are aware this financial issue could not come at worse time considering current economic conditions, but since the consequences of a tank failure are heartbreaking and so costly, we are still highly recommending the tanks be replaced ASAP, preferably with these safeguards in place.
The board is also researching the feasability of "tankless" water heaters as suggested by owner David Frenznick. The operating cost savings will quickly pay back the installation costs. We are investigating the electrical requirements and costs. We will keep you posted.
I just returned from Las Palmas and wanted to give everyone an update. I arrived on 22 Mar and was informed by Francisco that a water main had burst just in front of the big Las Palmas sign and the force was so strong it pushed the brick pavers into the air and sent several gallons of water down the street toward Villa #1. The main broke before our meter so Francisco said the water loss will not be counted toward our bill. Sandy Beach is responsible for the break and the whole thing was fixed within two days.
The rope lights look fantastic. The 1,250 feet we purchased covered 13 Palm Trees and really make the place look like Disney land in the evening. We still need to cover some more trees down the center walking path to complete the effect and then I think we should stop at that. We have a lot of palm trees on Las Palmas and we can't cover them all like Francisco said. We should finish he center walk way down the path to the beach and a couple more at the entrance and then stop at that for now. Lynda, We need to order 8 more rolls and that should do it for us. Can you place the order and have them mailed to my home address again.
I took with me two rolls of ground cover to place under the rocks and stop the weeds and grass. Really look good and very clean when Francisco and his guys put it down. This was to be a test project and it looks like we need to purchase more to cover as a minimum the problem areas.
I had also taken with me two bottles of weed/grass killer that Francisco used to spray some problem weed areas.
I bought 4 motion detectors for the club house bathrooms and everything we tried could not get them to work correctly. I brought them back and will replace them with another name brand and try it again next month.
At the request of some owners I bought two pedestal fans and a clock and placed them in the club house gym to move the air around in there. The fans look good and seem to be working very well. I already had a couple of comments from owners that they liked them. The new spa digital heater at Grande seemed to be working good. I did not much time to check it out but it seems to work a whole lot better then the old manual one.
The Beach cleaning project we had previously talked about I was told by Francisco that the City of Penasco has taken it under their responsibility to announce to the citizens of Penasco they want to be known as having the cleanest beaches in Mexico. They city bought some equipment for beach cleaning and plans to start cleaning all beaches in and around Penasco. I don't know how often they plan to do this but at least it will be free for us and the other resorts.
I had purchased a light sensor that works on a dusk/dawn basis. We placed this on the Grande Building as a test project and it works GREAT!!!!! The sensor costs $20.00 and it was turning the lights off 1 hour before all the other three towers which included the building lights, hallway lights, and parking lot lights. This is therefore a savings of all of these lights being turned off an hour before all the other lights and must be a significant $$ savings over the course of a year. In the past we had to rely on the employees to adjust the timers about 4 times a year due to the sun coming up earlier or later and it was not happening effectively. Now we don't need to worry about it. They will come on when it gets dark and they will go off when it get light outside. I will be purchasing 4 more to cover the other three towers and the clubhouse/pool area lights.
The wall at Villa #20 is coming along nicely. Bella Serena finally took the ball as they should of and placed a large tube under ground for draining the water and they also made new sidewalk and placed a proper drain at the end of the sidewalk to allow the water to flow. The wall has been fixed again and still needs final painting. When I had left they still did not have the dirt all replaced but they were working everyday on it.
The resort was pretty busy for the whole time I was there and numerous Mexican Nationals were starting to arrive for Semana Santa. I was told the rental company will have a 100% occupancy for this holiday.
Osvaldo told me he had sent an e-mail to admin secretary for the New Mexico group and informed them we were taking steps to place a lien on all their properties. He was told there is a New Business partner and the new business partner wants to know what the total amount owed is because he wants to write a check and pay all past due HOA fees to bring the group current. This is of course great news and I hope it happens. Regardless, Francisco and Osvaldo have contacted an attorney who is asking around about who and how a lein it to be placed on the properties.
I discussed with Francisco the Board still has the 3 Priorities of Painting the Villas, Purchasing the Palapas and Planting them and widening the main path and placing a couple of benches on the route down to the beach.
I want the Board to know that I was there for 7 Days and Francisco and his people are working hard to stay on top of the many things that need to be done at Las Palmas to keep it nice. We need to keep on the cosmetic things such as trash, cig butts, weeds to keep the place looking clean and enviting. The Resort over all looks really good. There are a lot of people moving around on the Resort right now and it is a constant battle to keep it cleaned up.
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