Mr Strata – Mediation works in situations where one party feels threatened by, or is made to feel uncomfortable by, the other party. Mediation is a totally legitimate and acceptable form of conflict resolution. It is unfortunately the more aggressive party that usually incorrectly perceives themselves to be ‘neutral’ or benign.
Temporary means not permanent e.g. the netting can be removed after a short number of years.
Permanent means that the netting would remain for the life of the building. Clearly, the netting would be deemed to be temporary. Nettie has provided an assurance to the Committee that the netting will removed when it is no longer needed.
Read Nettie’s comment to see how the netting has been attached. Nettie has employed a contractor who was recommended by the company supplying the product. She has provided the installation procedure to the Committee.
The Council may have responded to a complaint from a resident of the building who assumed, clearly incorrectly, that the netting was ‘bird netting’. Perhaps it was a Committee member who complained to Council? Council does not act unless prompted to do so. Council does not usually reveal complainants identities either. It is highly unlikely that a Council employee happened upon the safety netting by pure chance.
That’s all from me.
Good luck Nettie. Keep us posted on your progress and the outcome.