SUMMER SEASONAL STUFF

At the May meeting, the board discussed a few items of particularly seasonal interest.

(Minutes from that meeting will be available, through Axia Management, after approval at the next meeting, scheduled for June 18.)

WINDOW CLEANING:

Some residents are wondering when or if exterior cleaning will take place. The board has approved a quote from a window-cleaning company recommended by Axia. We expect to have the windows done some time this summer.

Please note that this involves only exterior windows that, for most residents, can not be reached — i.e. windows of both bedrooms and, for the end units, side windows of the second bedroom and living room. It does not include the exterior of patio doors.

But yes, it does include the exterior of windows at basement level.

BARBECUES:

There has been no end of discussion and controversy over this issue. In the end, the board has concluded that, while no barbecuing on balconies or patios is permitted — meaning nothing that involves fire or live coals — the use of electric grills is acceptable.

The board reminds everyone, however, that courtesy has to be the watchword here. When you go out to grill, please be aware of your neighbours.

And please be sure to place the grill at least three feet, or a metre, away from the wall of the building.

DOGS AND OUR ENVIRONMENT:

A friendly reminder to anyone who may occasionally forget: please pick up after your pooch.

But more than that, please don’t let your dogs urinate on our grass or bushes. That’s the surest way to stunt growth and create unsightly brown patches.

We’re very lucky to have a large wild growth area just across the road, by the river. Let’s use it, not our own fragile property.