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Hello all,
We recently had our AGM and finally after 2 years of being run into the ground with mismanagement and “selfish” EC decisions, we had enough people to get the old members voted off and the new members voted in. When the AGM finished, the Strata manager continued on with the EC meeting, and asked the old EC chairman to explain the works that were going on. Not only did this make me laugh, but when the newly appointed secretary wanted to question something, they were just told “well that is what is going to happen”.
After the 15 minute talk from the old chairman, it was deemed the meeting to be closed….. But, when the majority of people had left, the old EC stayed with the Strata manager for about another 25 minutes. We couldn't hang around as it was the residence of the old Chairman, who asked us all to leave, then it becomes a legal and civil issue… etc…
Anyway, 2 days after this occurred, we noticed that there was work being done on the carports of 3 of the old EC members. When members of the EC wrote to the Strata manager, we were told that it was a OH&S issue and needs to be fixed. Also, how would we know because it had been discussed and voted on by the old EC. After going through all of the old minutes and meeting items, there was nothing in there about these repairs. Even though this was again mentioned, we were again hit with the old OH&S message…. “Damage to people and property – going to cost more in the long run…”
So, my question is – what can we do? If the strata manager is not going to listen to the new people because he has been on a good thing for 2 years and it is his word against us – do we even stand a chance???? I know we can go to the CTTT and fair trading, but whats the point. If he is going to use our funds to represent himself, why not just pay him off and get rid of him!!!
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I would call a meeting of the EC, very formally, by the book etc. Pass resolutions and record minutes etc that the managing agent be required to provide copies of the decision to repair carports (since you can't find it in minutes), to disclose any other costs that might be pending etc. Meanwhile talk to the manager and make it clear you do not appreciate being kept in the dark, that you take your responsibilities seriously and so on. I'd show the manager you mean business and he/she should fall into line. If not, then think about appointing a new manager.
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