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Automatic entry system

In September 2010, we carried out a poll to establish if residents of Sandyport would welcome an automatic entry system. The findings were very favourable and one has been installed at the middle gate of the main entrance and also the Eastern entrance gate.

The system works by reading a barcode that is attached to the right side of the vehicle at a height of about 50″ from the ground (plus or minus 12″) then automatically opening the barrier for authorised barcodes on entry only. The barcode is printed on a decal that will require application by our Security department.

We are pleased to confirm that the price for the decal has been set at $50,  lower than the originally anticipated price of $100. We will be carrying out installation of the decals from March 1, 2011 and residents wishing to purchase them should observe the following guidelines:

  1. One decal needs to be applied per vehicle that requires automatic entry, therefore each additional vehicle requires the purchase of another decal
  2. To purchase a decal first pay the $50 one-time non-refundable fee at the Management office, you will be issued with a receipt containing the barcode number which will need to be presented on installation
  3. Contact our Security department on 327 6943 and arrange a time to apply the decal
  4. During installation, the Security department will confirm the location of the decal with the driver, test that the position works with the reader then apply it upon confirmation
  5. If the decal becomes damaged, a replacement decal may be purchased (no exchanges)
  6. The decals are not designed to be transferred from one vehicle to another as they will become damaged in the process; therefore if a vehicle is being replaced, allow for the purchase of a replacement decal
  7. If the vehicle is sold or no longer requires automatic entry, notify our Security department so that the barcode number may be deregistered from the system, thereby disabling the vehicle’s ability to enter automatically

 

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Use of carports

The Board has decided against removing the carports and instead the Association will maintain them and recover the cost by implementing a usage fee of $150 per annum per carport space. The spaces shall be allocated on a first paid, first served basis with the exception that existing habitual users of carport spaces shall be given first preference provided that payment is made in full before March 14, 2011.

The spaces are numbered in accordance with the sequence below starting from the West and heading East. The program becomes effective March 1, 2011 therefore the initial payment shall be for a 10 month period ($125), expiring December 31, 2011. Thereafter, the usage fee is applicable annually and payment is required prior to the expiration date for each period. Unauthorised vehicles parked in any of these locations shall be subject to removal and storage charges.

To start the application process, please complete the form below and the office will contact you to finalise arrangements.

    Your Name

    Your Email (required)

    Address (required)

    Vehicle license number (required)

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    New enforcement measures

    Penalties for breaches of Restrictive Covenants

    The Board has determined that the owners of lots that are in breach of the Restrictive Covenants shall be subject to a $1,000 fine for each month or part thereof that the breach persists.

    Specifically, this is intended to dissuade owners from storing property such as trailers, containers, boats or other vehicles on empty lots. Fines shall be imposed from April 1, 2011 and be subject to our standard debt collection procedures and penalties in the event that they remain unpaid.

    Penalties for property stored on common areas

    Pursuant to the notice issued on November 23, 2010 concerning the removal of property from common areas, the Association reserves the right to remove said property and sell it to recover removal costs.

    The Board has determined that any property that is removed by the Association shall be stored at a cost of $1,000 per month (or part thereof) per item for a period of 3 months. Thereafter, the property shall be sold and any proceeds applied to the owner’s account.

    Restricted entry for residents not in good standing

    The Board has determined that residents with past due accounts or those that are in breach of the Restrictive Covenants may not enter the property via the main entrance. Our security team will be issued with a restricted entry list and will refuse entry at the main entrance to those listed residents and their visitors.

    Use of boat slips

    The Board has determined that only boats registered to residents may use the boat slips within Sandyport and registration details must be filed with our security department. Boats moored in slips that are not registered with residents of Sandyport shall not be permitted re-entry into the development.

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    Security updates – February 2011

    Warm Greetings to our Residents.

    Thankfully, January was yet another quiet month for Security.

    There are few noteworthy changes within the Security Department, firstly, as you may have noticed the Security Officers are wearing new uniforms. The uniform has changed from white shirts and aqua pants and skirts. It is now white shirts, black pants or skirts, and black caps.

    Secondly, new bicycles were purchased for the Security Officers to use. The bicycles will assist greatly with the Officers responding quickly to emergency calls.

    There are some reminders I would like for all Residents to keep in mind.

    1. All boat owners please stop by and inform Security when you are expecting a boat mechanic to remove your boat off the property to be repaired or serviced. Boats will not be allowed to leave otherwise. There are occasions when we have to track down the boat owner for verification. However, if boat owners leave instructions with Security it will make the process smooth for all parties.
    2. The visitor badge system is progressing well. We are still experiencing resistance from some visitors. With this in mind, I would like to encourage all Residents to inform their Service Workers to enter and exit through the Service Gate.
    3. If you are having work done to your home and there is a need to use a ladder, have the contractor secure it before they leave.
    4. There is an increase of speeding not only visitors but by residents. Please remember that the speed limit is 15 mph.
    5. Please be reminded that there will be no work permitted on the weekends. Some Residents mislead Security by informing them that they are expecting guests who are later found working on their property. Consequently, they are then escorted out by Security or asked to leave. The only exception to this rule is in cases of emergencies.
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    Revised construction regulations

    At a meeting on January 24, 2011 the Board determined that new homes and those presently under construction shall be subject to the following conditions:

    1. That provided all other conditions have been met, new construction approval shall be granted conditionally upon a $2,500 building fee being paid in advance for each new dwelling.
    2. Once construction approval is granted, based on the submitted drawings the Maintenance Fee shall apply with a 50% discount less the Indenture Charge (the “Provisional Maintenance Fee”).
    3. If construction approval was granted prior to January 24, 2011, the Provisional Maintenance Fee shall apply from May 1, 2011.
    4. Upon submission of the Occupancy Certificate to the HOA or the first anniversary of the commencement of the Provisional Maintenance Fee, the standard Maintenance Fee shall apply in accordance with the Licence Agreement.
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    Reservations

    We have updated our policy for reserving the pool or playground areas in the interests of ensuring that the areas are left orderly for other users.

    A deposit of $200 is required prior to the booking being confirmed of which $150 shall be refunded if the area is left tidy and undamaged. Payments are to be made directly to the management office.

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    Local Pre-Schoolers to Raise Funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®

    Pre-schoolers from Tambearly School and The Meridian School will host a St. Jude Trike-A-Thon the week of January 24 in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, one of the world’s premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases. A tradition for more than 25 years, Trike-A-Thon is a fun, week-long curriculum for daycare centers and pre-schools. Children learn riding-toy safety lessons through a series of interactive stories from special characters, Bikewell Bear® and Pedals the Bunny®.  Dora the Explorer, Nick Jr.’s beloved character, appears in two television spots on Nick Jr. inviting children to participate in the program.

    At the end of Trike-A-Thon week (Friday January 28) participating children will bring their trikes or riding-toys to the specially marked and supervised course at Sandyport to practice the safety lessons they have learned and raise funds for the hospital. The community can sponsor children in Trike-A-Thon by pledging an amount-per-lap the kids ride or make a one-time donation.

    “Every child saved at St. Jude means children saved around the world – a direct result of cutting-edge research and treatment that set the standard in treating deadly childhood diseases,” said Alice Langford, Principal of Tambearly School.”  Through events like Trike-A-Thon, children in The Bahamas can support the St. Jude mission of finding cures and saving children everywhere.”

    The Sandyport Trike-A-Thon event is sponsored by Sandals Foundation (the Philanthropic arm of Sandals Resorts International committed to improving education, communities and the environment throughout the Caribbean) Sandals Resorts International are the owners and operators of Sandals Royal Bahamian on Cable Beach in Nassau.

    St. Jude depends on community-based fundraising programs like Trike-A-Thon. At St. Jude, families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance and no child is ever denied treatment because of the family’s inability to pay.

    In 2010, St. Jude was ranked the most trusted charity in the United States and was also named the top children’s cancer hospital in the 2010-11 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings published by U.S. News & World Report. For more information, go to www.stjude.org.

    For more information please contact: Stanja Seivright at 357-7381.

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    New addition to booking facilities

    We are pleased to announce the addition of tennis court reservations through the booking system which may be accessed from the ‘Tools’ menu above.

    More details of the procedure are set out on that page.

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    Marathon Bahamas 2011 – Road closures

    Hello fellow Sandyport residents! I wanted to let all of you know what will be going on this Sunday, January 16th. An international marathon will be running right past Sandyport! You may have seen the signs on West Bay Street for Marathon Bahamas, and many of you may remember the inaugural event last year in February. It was a fantastic event last year, and this year should be even better.

    We would love for you to come to W. Bay St., either at the front entrance of Sandyport or by the Club One (old Bally’s) gym to cheer for all of the runners. The management of Sandyport requests that you refrain from sitting or standing on the beautiful new grass that was just planted. You might consider bringing some folding chairs to sit on, and cowbells or any other noise makers you have around the house (leftover New Year’s noisemakers are perfect!). It is also fun for the runners to see you holding large signs with your own words of inspiration! The race begins at Arawak Cay, goes into town, and then comes west as far as Nirvana before turning back to finish at Arawak Cay, so those runners participating in the full marathon and the marathon relay will pass Sandyport twice. The event starts at 6am, and the runners should be running past Sandyport starting from about 7am. The race finishes at 1pm.

    Just like last year, W. Bay St. will be closed to traffic. Officially the road is closed from midnight Saturday, but in actuality the road will be open for local residents. Even once the race is started, the road will be intermittently passable. You may have to wait a bit to get in and out of Sandyport if there is a large group of runners going by, so plan for this delay if you are trying to get somewhere such as church at a specific time. They will probably divert you off of W. Bay St. as soon as possible (for example they may route you through Westridge, or Skyline Drive). The goal of the police is to keep the marathon participants safe and the local residents happy. They were able to accomplish this quite well last year, so it should be fine again this year. I still would recommend staying home on Sunday morning unless you absolutely must go out, as the diversions may make your trip slow going. Enjoy the event, bring a picnic and come cheer for the runners. They will really appreciate it, and you will have a great time! Maybe you will even be inspired to run it next year!

    Thanks for your patience and cooperation with this event. We really appreciate it!

    Sincerely,

    Kathryn de Souza, MD

    Acting Medical Director, Marathon Bahamas

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    Year end message from the Board of Directors

    In the last year, who would have thought we could have accomplished so much.

    It is with great pride that we speak to the transformation that has taken place in Sandyport. Plans are to continue refining our collective energies and remain focused on the rejuvenation of the neighbourhood.

    We would like to take this opportunity to thank the inaugural board for their hard work; we have been in good hands. In our effort to build on what they have started, we realize that we have some big shoes to fill.

    Since end of October, there have been semi monthly board meetings after which the lengthy to-do list our General Manager, Simon Cooper, receives is executed with enthusiasm and passion. We extend our sincere thanks to him and his team for their efforts.

    Stay tuned as 2011 promises to bring many more ideas for beautifying our community and keeping all properties safe.

    On behalf of the Board of Directors.

    Karen Dagenais
    Chairman

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