Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

This is the season for bright lights and shiny packages.
It is a time for sharing love and being together.
It is a time for wishing you and your family good health,
happiness, success and prosperity in the coming year!

Have a great start to a great year!

Zero % increase in Condo Fees

Message from Dev Maharaj

Dear Owners:

As President of Place Royale Board of Directors I have worked very hard to improve our building without any financial burden to the residents. My mandate was very clear: improve the building, reduce cost and keep condo fees at a zero percent increase. As such there was no increase of condo fees from 2013 - 2016. 

Despite not increasing condo fees for three years Place Royale Board of Directors were able to complete the following without causing any financial hardship to owners:

- Garage repairs at the front of the building
- Re-slope the back of the building to reduce water damage to the foundation
- Re-pave the area near the entrance to the underground garage
- Renovate the Party Room and B1 Level
- Purchase new equipment for the Gym

The next project that will also add value to our property will be Guest Suites. 

In making a decision on Condo Fees and considering future projects such as the Guest Suites, maintenance and improvements to the building, Place Royale Board of Directors have determined that it is possible to maintain a zero percent increase for another year. However this can only be achieved through the continued cooperation of all residents in contributing to the upkeep of their units. A good example would be the toilet replacement program, using energy efficient appliances and being careful with overall usage of utilities. 

Taking into account the continued cooperation of owners/residents Place Royale Board of Directors have decided that Condo Fees increase for 2017 will be Zero Percent for a Fourth Year in a row. 

Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season and a bright and prosperous New Year!

Sincerely, 

Dev Maharaj
President Board of Directors

Garage Entrance Resurfacing

Garage Entrance Resurfacing

Resurfacing of Area at the entrance to the Underground Parking

Starting Tuesday November 22nd – until completed

Dear Residents,

This notice is to inform you that the front of the garage parking will be resurfaced starting today November 22nd, 2016. Please proceed with caution. Thank you for your cooperation. 

Thanks & Regards,

Property Manager: Harry Judge
Simsons Management

Place Royale Ball

Place Royale Ball

Place Royale Ball

Date: Saturday 10th December 2016
Time: 6:30 pm
Place: Party Room
Dress: Formal

Itinerary

6:00 pm                    - Guests Arrive
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm    - Appetizers
7:00 pm - 7:15 pm    - Update by Dev Maharaj, Board President
7:15 pm - 7:45 pm    - Award Ceremony
7:45 pm                    - Salsa, Meringue and Bollywood 

Food and Drinks

If you would like to contribute to the party please advise the Management Office so that we can add your item to the list. Some items that would be appreciated are: Pizza, Wings, Samosa, Cakes...

Volunteers

We appreciate help in setting up and cleaning up after the event. 

Come and meet your Community, dance some Salsa, Meringue and Bollywood!
Prize for the best traditional costume and a Prize for the best dancer

Newsletter Update 24

Newsletter Update 24

Place Royale Ball
 
Date: Saturday 10th December 2016
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Party Room
Dress: Formal

Come and meet your community, dance some Salsa, Meringue and Bollywood!
Prize for the best traditional Costume and a Prize for the best Dancer

Award Ceremony

The Board of Directors will be recognizing a number of residents in the following areas: 

1. Contribution / Service to the Building
2. Act of Kindness / Respectfulness  

Please forward names of persons that you feel deserves recognition for the following categories:
a. Contribution / Service to the building
b. Service to the Community at large
c. Act of Kindness

Condo Fees

Place Royale Board of Directors are currently working on the budget to make a decision on condo fees.  

Line Painting B1

Weather permitting: The lines in B1 parking spots will be painted on Friday 04th 2016.
Please remove all cars by 9:00am 

Contractor Bins

There is now a designated spot for contractors to put their bins during renovations; please speak to the Management for cost structure. 

Security Cameras

Installation of Cameras is continuing; we now have cameras on the G level including the Visitor Parking, B1 level: Garage entrance, fire exits, Visitor Parking and at the front of the building.

Toilet Replacement Program

The program has been a success: If you do not have enough funds to pay for the toilet up front: please speak to the office and a payment plan can be arranged. Each suite can have their toilet replaced for $150.00. This includes the toilet and installation. Owners can replace one at a time if needed. 

Air-Condition Filters

You can now purchase two filters for $4.00 at the Management Office. This is for a limited time only.
Changing your filter cleans the air in your suite and reduces cost.

Place Royale Board of Directors thanks all the residents for their continued support in improving our property. Thank you. 

Newsletter Update 23

Newsletter Update 23

BBQ on Saturday 24th September 2016

Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Patio at the back of the building next to the pool

Come out and enjoy the day with friends and neighbours!

*** We have a few volunteers for the event however we could use a few more. Please put your name, suite number and contact number at security. Thank you for your support. 


Suite Maintenance: Reminder of Owners' responsibility

Exhaust Fans:
Exhaust Fans are the responsibility of the suite owner: please ensure that you change any exhaust fans that are currently not working in your suites. Make a report to the Management Office and one will be ordered and installed. The cost of this installation is minimal. Suite owners can hire their own contractor to install the exhaust fans.

Air Condition / Heating Units / Fan coil:
A/C units are the responsibility of the suite owner: filters are changed once a year by Management as a courtesy in order to improve efficiency. Please make sure your filters are changed regularly and your fan coil is serviced on a yearly basis. Filters can be purchased from the Management Office. Suite owners can hire their own HVAC company to provide the maintenance, alternatively the Management can arrange for a technician based on the suite owners request.

Door closers:
The Fire Code requires all suite owners to ensure that door closers are in good working order. Suite owners can hire their own contractor to install the door closer, alternatively the Management can arrange for a technician based on the suite owners request.

Smoke Alarms:
The Fire Code requires all suite owners to ensure that smoke alarms in their suites are in working order. Management can arrange for a technician based on the suite owners request.

Toilet Replacement Program

Each suite can have their Toilet replaced for $150.00. This includes the toilet and installation. Owners can replace one at a time if needed. 

Place Royale Board of Directors thanks all residents for their continued support in improving our property. Thank you.

Newsletter Update 22

Newsletter Update 22

Security Cameras B1 Level

Installation has commenced and work should be completed by mid September. Cameras will be placed on all fire exits, entrances/exits and other areas that will increase security in the building. 

Security Cameras G Level

High Definition Cameras have been installed on the G level.

Construction: Back of the Building

The re-sloping of the back of the building so that water drains away from the structure which was discussed in the AGM is now 75% complete and on budget. A water test was conducted last night which shows there was no water flowing back to the building. Once we get a heavy rain fall we will be able to further check the system. The area will also be monitored in spring of 2017 after the thaw.
 
BBQ Patio

Persons wishing to BBQ can use the patio only.
NOTE: The area will be dusty. There will be no access to areas outside the patio. 

Car Wash

As the area with the car wash is under construction, you can utilize a hose that has been placed at the back of the building close to the moving room. Kindly register with Security to use the area.
NOTE: Maximum time per suite is 2hrs.
 
Visitor Parking

The gate for Visitor Parking is now in effect. 

Garden Club

If you would like to be a part of the Garden Club please sign up at Security. There is room for 10-15 people. The responsibilities of the Club will be determined at the first meeting. 

Toilet Replacement Program

There are still a number of suites that need to upgrade to more water efficient toilets. The Board will be introducing a program soon; more information to follow.  

Reducing Cost - Utilities

Tips:
1. Please ensure that your A/C is switched “Auto” and set to 25 degrees when you are not home
2. Turn Faucet off when brushing teeth, shaving and so on
3. Change incandescent bulbs to CFL or LED
4. Change your A/C filter every three months or sooner depending on usage 
5. Turn off lights, TVs, audio equipment; unplug electrical items when you are not using them
NOTE: These little changes will reduce cost and influence the budget and condo fees.  

Place Royale Board of Directors thanks all residents for their continued support in improving our property. Thank you.

Fan Coil Maintenance

Fan Coil Maintenance

Please be advised that fan coil maintenance in units will be starting June 27, 2016.  
We expect to finish three floors per day. Schedule as follows:  

Monday June 27th: Penthouse - 19th Floor
Tuesday June 28th: 18th Floor - 16th Floor
Wednesday June 29th: 15th Floor - 12th Floor
Thursday June 30th: 11th Floor - 8th Floor  
Monday July 4th: 7th Floor - 4th Floor
Tuesday July 5th: 3rd Floor - G Floor

Starting 9AM each day till 4PM

Access to your unit is necessary to complete this work. If the Fan Coil maintenance team cannot get access to your unit for some reason, they will move on to the next unit. Management will not be able to give an approximate time of entry to your suite.

Please make arrangements to have someone home. If you cannot be at home, Management Staff or a Concierge will go with technicians to complete the work in your unit. 

NOTE:  There should be access to reach the Fan Coil unit. Residents are to remove any valuable articles and furnishings that may be damaged because of their proximity to the Fan Coil unit. 

Your cooperation is very much appreciated. 

Property Manager: Harry Judge

Annual General Meeting

Annual General Meeting

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
This is to notify you that the Annual General Meeting of the Owners of
Peel Condominium Corporation 239 - Place Royale

WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 30, 2016
At the following location and time for purposes outlined in the Agenda:

LOCATION
NOVOTEL Hotel, Mississauga City Centre
Amsterdam AB - Lower Lobby
3670 Hurontario St, Mississauga, ON 
Hurontario St. / Burhamthorpe Rd.

TIME
Registration will open at 6:30pm
Meeting will commence at 7:00pm - sharp

NOTES
1. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please ensure that you give your completed proxy to someone to represent your interests.
2. Only Owners whose names appear on the Corporation Register are entitled to attend the meeting. One (1) vote per unit shall count when establishing quorum and voting.
3. Other persons may be invited to attend the meeting at the sole discretion of the Chair.
4. Pursuant to Section 49(1) of the Condominium Act, S.O. 1998, c. 19, only Owners not more than thirty (30) days in arrears of common expenses as of the date of the meeting are entitled to vote.

Garage Power Washing

Important notice

Garage Power Washing

Dear Residents of Place Royale,

This notice is to inform you that the Underground Parking Garage will be power washed on April 13th, 14th & 15th 2016 on B1 & B2 Levels. 

All vehicles must be removed from the underground parking before 9:00am to facilitate the power washing. 

Time: 9:00am to 6:00pm 

- The Parking Garage will be thoroughly cleaned and washed
- B1 & B2 levels of the Parking Garage will be swept on Wednesday April 13th 
- Both Levels will be washed on April 13th & 14th
- All items stored in the parking spaces are to be removed by the owners prior to cleaning by April 12th, 2016. Anything left behind will be disposed of at the owner’s expense 
- Parking authorization from the city on Arista Way & Mississauga Valley Blvd have been approved 
- Oil stain spot treatment will be charged back to the unit owners

We are requesting that you give this matter serious attention.

Your cooperation is very much appreciated.

Thanks & Regards,
Property Manager: Harry Judge
Simsons Management

Carpet Cleaning

Important Notice

Carpet Cleaning

Dear Residents,

This is to inform you that on April 18th and 19th hallway carpets will be shampooed on all floors. Thank you for your cooperation while cleaning crews are conducting their work. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact the management office.

Your cooperation is very much appreciated.

Thanks & Regards,
Property Manager: Harry Judge
Simsons Management

Newsletter Update 21

Newsletter Update 21

Security Cameras

Twenty-five (25) new IP High Definition Cameras have been installed on the G Level.    

Painting

B1 and B2 hallways and all doors have been painted. Let us keep the building beautiful by ensuring that the walls remain clean.  

Squash/Basketball Court

Now equipped with LED lighting.  

B1 and B2 Entrances

Now equipped with LED lighting.     

Gym

Now equipped with LED lighting.     

Pipes

Rusted and leaking pipes on B1 and B2 have been changed.  

Upcoming Work

Thank you for your continued courtesy and flexibility as work is being done to improve our building. Our Community is judged by each and every resident’s behavior and interaction.  

Painting

- G Level
- Garbage Room
- Entrances on B1 and B2 East and West Side 

Security Cameras

B1 Level: Twenty-five (25) new IP High Definition Cameras will be installed on the B1. Special attention will be placed on the Garage Entrance. New License Plate and Face Recognition Cameras will be installed in this area. 

Power Washing

The Underground Garage will be power washed on April 11th, 12th and 13th
Time: 09:00 – 6:00 pm daily
Parking already arranged with the City for Arista Way.  

Visitor Parking

The gate for Visitor Parking will be installed soon. 

Spring Social Night

Planned for May 28th 2016

Place Royale Board of Directors thanks all residents for their continued support in improving our property. Thank you.

Newsletter Update 20

Newsletter Update 20

Welcome
 
Place Royale Board of Directors and the Management would like to thank Val Dobrolevski for serving the Building for another three years as Vice President to the Board.

Security Cameras
 
Twenty five (25) new IP High Definition Cameras will be installed by the end of 2016.

The areas of focus will be:
- G-level all entry points, front of the building and Lobby
- B1 Parking, Gym, East, West and South exits, Garage Entrance, Wash Bay area, Fire exits on B1
- B2 Ramp leading to the B2 Parking, East, West and South entrance, Fire exits, Parking
- All Fire exits will be armed so as to ensure that no one is entering the building without permission
 
NOTE: There have been cases of residents putting stones or other objects to keep the fire exit doors open. This is a breach of security.
   
Security
 
Persons entering the building should have a fob to access the building. If you are renting a suite you are advised to purchase your fob at Security.  

Zen Circle
 
The circle at the front of the building is approximately 65% complete; work will resume as soon as the weather permits. Trees and flowers will be planted in spring.                         

Dangerous Trees
 
There are about 40 trees around the building that need to be removed. We will be removing the most dangerous ones first. Initially 12 trees will be removed.

Soil Erosion
 
There are areas at the back of the building that are causing water to run towards the building due to soil erosion. These areas will be excavated and re-slopped so that the melted snow and rain runoff away from the building. The dirt that was saved from the construction will be re-utilized for this purpose which will be a savings for the building.

Large Garbage Disposal
 
There is an enclosed wooden area at the back of the building to accommodate large garbage items. Kindly ensure that you are disposing of items that the city will pick up. This is a monitored area and items that do not belong in this pick up area will be disposed of at the owner’s expense.

Yoga
 
Classes will be starting soon. Date to be decided based on interest. Everyone is welcome. There is room for six men and six women. Sign up at Security.

Place Royale Board of Directors thanks all residents for their continued support in improving our property. Thank you.

Newsletter Update 19

Newsletter Update 19

Annual General Meeting

The AGM will be held on January 28th 2016 at Novotel. The purpose of this AGM is to provide information on the Garage Repairs, elect a Board member and share information on projected improvements for 2016-2017.

Letter of Endorsement for Val Dobrolevski

There is one position available on the Board and I would like to give my support to Val Dobrolevski who is the current Vice-President of the Board. Val's contribution in building affairs is second to none and I can say that without his hard work, many of the improvements in the building today would not have become a reality. He is an excellent team player, gives his time to the building and provides back-up to me whenever I need assistance. 

Dev Maharaj
President Board of Directors

Proxies

Place Royale Board of Directors will be collecting Proxies in the next two weeks to ensure quorum for the meeting.

Construction

The construction repairs to the front of the building marks a great sense of accomplishment for residents of Place Royale and for Place Royale Board of Directors.

Circle at the Front of the Building

The circle at the front will be completed at the end of March or when the weather permits whichever is earlier. Trees and flowers will be planted in Spring.     
 
Zumba

Zumba will resume on Tuesday 19th January.
Both Men and Women can attend Zumba classes.
Location (Party Room)

Please sign up at Concierge: This will be a first come first serve basis; if the volume is too high then residents will have to be on a waiting list.
 
Bulk Garbage Disposal

There is a space now dedicated for large items for disposal. Please ensure that your items fall within the City's pick up guidelines.

Place Royale Board of Directors thanks all residents for their continued support in improving our property. Thank you.