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Our Directors
Diane Allen
President
Unit 544
Carol Ann Robertson
Landscaping
Unit 501
Terry Comeau
Member at large
Unit 512
Thom Corbett
Member at large
541
Murray Hiltz
Member at large
526
Bob Elliott
Manager
902-665-4951
Hey everybody we have New
neighbours!
Say Hello To:
Garrett Fraser – Unit 520
Joe & Fronnie Smith – Unit 542
THE
CORNWALLIS
CONDUIT Issue 69 November 2018
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PET POLICY
1. Pets allowed in each condo unit will
be limited to dogs, cats and birds.
2. Pets shall not be of a vicious
temperament.
3. No pet shall be allowed to become a
nuisance or create any unreasonable
disturbance.
4. A total of only two (2) pets may be
kept in a single condo unit by any
owner(s) or tenant(s).
5. All dogs and cats must be spayed or
neutered.
6. Dogs when walking outside the unit
must be leashed and or under the care and
control of a responsible person at all times.
7. Dogs shall not be left tethered and
unattended on balconies or fenced back yards.
8. Owners of pets are responsible for the collection and disposal of all feces which
their pets may deposit on the common areas
(which includes their fenced backyards).
9. Any owner wishing to report a
purposeful violation of this policy by another
owner must first submit his / her complaint in writing to the Manager who will at his/her
discretion intervene to seek a voluntary
compliance to the policy in a neighbourly fashion. Repeated non-compliance of the
same complaint will result in the Manager
bringing before the Board for consideration /
resolution.
Policies & By-Laws
Did You Know?
PARKING:
There is an allocation of one (1) paved
parking space for each unit, and twenty-four
(24) spaces for visitor parking. There is to
be NO parking in front of the condominiums
with the exception made to unload, load, or
wash said vehicle. All owners, tenants, and
visitors are to use the allotted parking spaces.
The visitor parking area shall be afforded to
occupants with a second vehicle.
25. LEAVING UNIT FOR EXTENDED PERIOD: Due diligence is expected from all
unit owners that plan to leave for
extended periods of time, to ensure
the safety and security of not only
their unit, but the units attached to
theirs. This includes taking measures
that ensure water pipes do not freeze
in the winter and that appropriate
action is taken in regards to their
insurance policy re empty premises.
The manager must be made aware of
your plan to leave premises vacant.
Exterior Water Taps:
Each unit has two exterior water taps.
In all cases there is an internal shut-off
that MUST be closed during winter
months. Each owner is responsible for
this action. If not done will incur the
cost of any repair due to freezing.
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Meet Your New Board of Directors
With the Annual General Meeting held at on
Saturday September 22nd came a change of
leadership.
Alex Morrison and Mike Ferguson retired as
Board Members and Murray Hiltz was voted
in as our newest member. In a meeting
following that AGM Diane Allen was chosen
by the Board to act as our new President.
The 2018 – 2019 Board of Directors
consists of:
Dianne Allen - President
540 Harbourview Crescent
Thom Corbett
541 Harbourview Crescent
Carol Robertson
501 Harbourview Crescent
Terry Comeau
512 Harbourview Crescent
Murray Hiltz
526 Harbourview Crescent
Please be supportive of this team
of volunteers. They manage a
multimillion dollar association on
your behalf.
MOVE YOUR VEHICLE!
Please
We are just days away from winter
and that wonderful “white” stuff
that comes from above. When the
snow is being cleared you must
move your vehicle to allow our
snow removal team to do their job.
Each year there are parking
spaces that are not cleaned
because the owner has not
moved their vehicle during this
time.
If you are away please assign a
friend or neighbour to attend to
your vehicle at these times. If our
removal team is forced to return
the cost of such will be billed to the
owner responsible.
Landscaping
Hats off once again to our landscaping
director Carol Robertson (501) and her
loyal team of volunteers. She and her
team worked tirelessly once again this
year to make our Park look wonderful.
Please consider pitching in as the season
rolls around again in the spring.
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A Word from Our New President
As President of your new Board of
Directors, I’d like to welcome all the new
owners to our community here on the
shore of the Annapolis Basin, We are
pleased to see so many new owners. It
occurred to us as a Board that some new
residents might appreciate some
information on how our condominium
corporation functions. All owners pay
Common Element Fees each month
(commonly called condo fees) and these
fees pay for the services we all enjoy
including snow clearing, lawn cutting but
also big ticket items like roofs, windows,
siding and many other things. If you are a
new owner, I’d encourage you to dig out
the papers you got when you bought your
house here. You’ll find a very useful
pamphlet on condo living which will give
you lots of information. Our property is
managed by us, your Board plus a paid
Manager, Bob Elliott. Bob handles the
day-to-day affairs, finances, oversees
maintenance and reports to us at our
monthly meetings. Our condo corporation
is a multi-million dollar asset! Most
important, our Manager is a part time
employee and works for us 10 hours a
week. You can probably imagine how
quickly those 10 hours go by! Very quickly!
He does not have any more hours to give
to us. Bob is extremely good at his job and
always responds to your emails & calls in
a timely fashion. We would ask you to
respect the limits of his role. Please do not
call outside normal business hours unless
your matter is a true emergency.
Questions are always welcome and can
often be answered quickly and easily by
your neighbours or any of your Board. We
know when garbage day is and what
hours our Valu Foods grocery store is
open! Please introduce yourselves and
feel at home here.
The Nova Scotia Song
The sun was setting in the west, The birds were singing on every
tree, All nature seemed inclined for rest But still there was no rest for me.
[chorus]
Farewell to Nova Scotia the sea-bound coast,
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
For when I am far away on the briny oceans tossed
Will you ever heave a sigh and a wish for me.
I grieve to leave my native land,
I grieve to leave my comrades all, And my aged parents whom I
always held so dear, And the bonnie, bonnie lass that I
do adore.
[chorus]
The drums they do beat and the
wars do alarm, The captain calls, we must obey,
So farewell, farewell to Nova Scotia's charms,
For it's early in the morning, I am far, far away.
[chorus]
I have three brothers and they are
at rest, Their arms are folded on their
breast, But a poor simple sailor, just like
me Must be tossed and driven on the
dark blue sea.
[chorus]
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Funny One Liners
1. Today at the bank, an old lady asked me to help check her balance. So I pushed her over.
2. I bought some shoes from a drug dealer. I don't know what he laced them with, but I've been tripping all day.
3. I told my girlfriend she drew her eyebrows too high. She seemed surprised.
4. My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. It got so bad, finally I had to take his bike away.
5. I'm so good at sleeping. I can do it with my eyes closed.
6. My boss told me to have a good day.. so I went home.
7. Why is Peter Pan always flying? He neverlands.
8. A woman walks into a library and asked if they had any books about paranoia. The librarian says "They're right behind you!"
9. The other day, my wife asked me to pass her lipstick but I accidentally passed her a glue stick. She still isn't talking to me.
10. Why do blind people hate skydiving? It scares the hell out of their dogs.
11. When you look really closely,
all mirrors look like eyeballs.
12. My friend says to me:
"What rhymes with
orange" I said: "No it
doesn't"
More of the Same
12. My wife told me I had to stop acting like a flamingo. So I had to put my foot down.
13. I couldn't figure out why the baseball kept getting larger. Then it hit me.
14. I ate a clock yesterday, it was very time consuming.
15. A blind man walks into a
bar. And a table. And a chair.
16. I know a lot of jokes about
unemployed people but none
of them work.
17. Did you hear about the
Italian chef that died? He
pasta way.
18. Why couldn't the bicycle
stand up? Because it was two
tired!
19. Parallel lines have so much
in common. It’s a shame
they’ll never meet.
20. My wife accused me of
being immature. I told her to
get out of my fort.
21. Where do you find a cow
with no legs? Right where
you left it.
22. And the lord said unto John,
"Come forth and you will
receive eternal life". John
came fifth and won a toaster.
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Tips for Condo Living
Greet neighbors whenever you see them. A smile, a wave, and a pleasant “hello” are probably the easiest way to show neighbors that they matter to you.
Have an occasional chat. There’s a lot you can learn through casual chit-chat.
Call ahead before visiting. Call and ask if it’s convenient for you to stop by; not all neighbors happily pop in and out of each other’s homes without warning.
Limit visits to a reasonable amount of time. Be attuned to what your neighbors are doing, and leave at the first hint that they’re ready for the visit to end.
Be considerate of neighbors’ schedules. If you happen to run into each other, say “hello” and then call to make a date to get together.
Don’t take advantage of a neighbor’s expertise or talent. Living on the same street as a doctor, layer, mechanic, or anyone with special skills doesn’t entitle neighbors to ask for free consultations or services.
Say thanks for any favors. Make sure you always say “Thank you,” and be willing to return the favor.
Be respectful of privacy. It can take some effort not to eavesdrop when living in close quarters. And never repeat what you accidentally overhear.
Be respectful of property. Always ask for permission before entering anyone’s property.
How to Survive a Neighbour Issue
Maintaining a good relationship with your neighbors requires clear honest communication. If you have a legitimate concern or complaint, let your neighbor know. Your goal is to maintain your good relationship, so don’t complain when you’re angry. Wait until you can address the issue with your neighbor calmly. Be prepared to listen and be open to compromise.
Have a polite word with your neighbor.
Take a calm, tactful, non-confrontational approach: “Karen, I’ve noticed that after you go to work, the kids are cutting through our yard to get to school.” “Sam, for the last couple of weeks your recycling has blown around the neighborhood. Bungee cords solved that problem for me.” Tone is everything here!
Spend less time explaining why something is problem for you and more time asking for what you want.
Letting someone know once, and briefly, how their actions affect you is fair. But after that your time and energy will be better spent on solving the problem than continuing to explain its impact on you. “Jim, it’s hard for me to sleep when the music is loud after 10:00 PM. Would you be willing to turn it down after that?
Write a courteous note if you can’t catch your neighbor in person.
Avoid any language that could be construed as insulting or threatening. Neighborhood petitions may seem like a good idea but are very intimidating, especially if your neighborhood isn’t aware of the problem.
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