SAFETY AND SECURITY – ROBIN CARLISLE
1.Crime: –
– Uitsig – Fairlake complex – Common theft and theft from MV – 13.4.24 –reported to SAPS
– Battleridge – Trespass – 1601 hours on 26.4.24 – Reported to SAPS.
LPR Triggers – 155 triggers involving 26 vehicles; 28 vehicles escorted out of the area by DBS.
We need a monitoring agency which culls its data to include only recent and special alerts. I will put forward quoted alternatives to Navic to Marina guardians for consideration and to Exec for decision.
2.Uitsig security meeting.
The meeting was relatively well attended, and three members are already underway canvassing in their areas for new donors and volunteers.
Stephen Marr and Neils Lund will take charge of creating a consolidated whats app list for emergencies only. The administrators of several of the existing whats app lists are not keen to a general amalgamation.
3.Meeting with the management of Deep Blue Security.
This meeting was convened to agree the protocols which determine our expectations of our relationship with DBS, which is by far the main security service provider in the Marina.
– We still await the costs spread by camera
-DBS maintain 3 Armed response vehicles during the day and two at night dedicated to MDG and Marine Estate.
– Of great concern is the effect of loadshedding on the greatest part of our security asset, affecting as it does camera coverage and communication to and from cameras to monitor screens, instructions to armed response vehicles. In effect, 80% of our security assets are grounded, and criminals will know this. We will work together to find a solution.
There was no consensus on the individual cameras not being monitored in daylight hours.
DBS have submitted a quote of R8689.52 to bring the north wall cameras to effective use.
The meeting also considered the actions necessary to deal with the election and post election period.
STANDARDS – Demetri Qually
Good progress is being made in implementing the STANDARDS TRACKING SYSTEM which is a simplified development from the previous RADAAR system. Monthly reporting is being done via a graphic analysis of the progress being made.
While the emphasis previously has been on transgressions, we also wish to highlight actions that help protect, what is for most people, your investment in property.
TREASURER – JONATHAN WALTERS
April incurred the usual monthly expenses, with a few additional expenses, that are not recurring, for needs that arose concering the gardening and waterways, as well as sage renewal fee (under computer expenses); which pushed the costs above the expected monthly amount for April.
There is a healthy bank balance due to the flow of income as a large amount of annual levies are settled at the beginning of the new annual invoice date, and over the 60 day period following. This however, needs to be spread over the next few months’ anticipated expenses. We can consider transferring a portion of the cash into the market account to accrue some interest.
There has been ongoing engagement with the auditors to ensure compiled financials for the upcoming AGM.
PARKS AND GARDENS – VALERIE BENSON
FISHERMAN’S QUAY, EASTLAKE ISLAND AND CANNON ISLAND – A very small POS in Fisherman’s Quay was attended to as per a resident’s request. 15 bags of mulch was used in Eastlake Island and Cannon Island areas. The gardeners also cleaned up the storeroom. Resident gardener bought some plants for Cannon Island and Eastlake Island very cheaply.
UITSIG PENINSULA – Koemi ordered compost in April 2024 for all the POS in the Marina. A resident in Eastlake Island, Jimmy Fitzpatrick, donated a huge wild iris plant. None of the other Islands wanted the iris so it was planted all over Uitsig. Front entrance and main park tidied up as usual and cut back trees damaged by strong winds.
PARK ISLAND – last week, they once again concentrated on the Park Island Entrance, mainly because Cherry had organised the lorry load of stone chips to be delivered so the gardeners could spread it. The much needed ‘pavement’ was created and filled it with chipping for now as the truck broke down en route unfortunately. The gardeners also cut back the POS along Park Island Way so the pavement can be extended. The usual clean up along PGD was done and the area around the high pedestrian bridge as usual.
Cherry is treating aloes affected by beetle. We have lost so many already it is quite alarming. No sign of beetle on the aloes in Uitsig, only the usual furry caterpillars.
EVENTS – VALERIE BENSON
Past events:
4 May 2024 Free Vegetable Growing talk @ 12pm at the Marina Pub and Bistro by Fulufhelo “Abraham” Sithole. Abraham spoke about specific vegetables and how to grow them. Approximately 20 people attended, some gardeners were present too.
TO BE ORGANISED LATER IN THE YEAR
2024 – “Anything Floats” competition
WATERWAYS – RALPH RICHARDS
Zandvlei Mouth
Closed – The opening and closing going forward controlled by Reserve Management and dependent on rain, tides and storm conditions.
Operation of Weed Harvesters
Cape Shoveler spotted in Cannon Beat – 15 Apr and Kingfisher in Tumblers Tack South – 17Apr and Cannon Beat – 23 Apr. The weed harvester’s operation have been limited due to the low levels of floating algae and pond weed. Cape Shoveler seaworthy and handed over to the CoCT. A few minor snags and fine-tuning in progress with installation of auxiliary motors during the week starting 20th May. The Kingfisher is undergoing annual maintenance and will be out of action for the next few weeks.
Litter Collection at Nets and Grids in Sand River
71 bags collected from the nets on 12 Apr. Nets repaired by Zandvlei Trust 19 April and after recent rains newly repaired nets holding litter well.
Sewage Spills
Keysers River Main Rd. 24 April. Minimal effect on Zandvlei
Signage
The signage on bridges has been placed on hold until approvals have been received from CoCT to use logos. Park Island CID has also got involved as they want security signage as well.
Water Quality
April CoCT water chemistries for ammonia and phosphate in spec. indicating low pollution. Some high e-coli levels at the mouth. No cause for concern as average levels within spec. Chemistries and visual observations indicate water quality good, and volumes of floating algae substantially reduced.
Liaison with Stakeholders
None
ARCHCOM – PAUL HIGGINS
- Gordon Hart and Ulf Martz met on 7/5/2024
- 4 plans for review
- 2 plans approved
- 2 plans – subject to further amendments
COMMUNICATIONS – LISE CARSWELL
- Newsletter out on schedule
- Correspondence from residents responded to
