Page 7 - Irene Issue 10 2024

Estate News

Clarification corner light timing at the north gate. The estate Donations for
At the recent Annual will reach out to them again to conduct Gardeners and
General Meeting, the a count; considering the increased traffic Security staff
following rule changes on the eastern side of Van Ryneveld As we approach the
were approved by the Avenue, they may agree to extend the festive season, it’s an
members: duration of the green light. opportunity to share joy and gratitude.
4.8.2.2.2.4 The administration fee is • The borehole in the estate We invite residents to contribute to
paid by the Estate Agent as The initial plan for the borehole was the Christmas Fund dedicated to our
indicated in 7.6.1. to provide water for irrigation and Security and Garden Services personnel,
7.6.1 Estate Agent administration fee, to store water for residents during a dedicated team of 41 hardworking
payable per transaction in the supply interruptions. Once the water individuals.
Estate, is R2 000.00. licence has been secured, the Board Your donations, to be made by
4.8.2.1.10 Estate Agent to pay the will investigate the viability of different December 20, will recognise their
administration fee as options. tireless efforts and offer support to
indicated in 7.6.1. • Regarding the request for their families. Together, let’s make this
changes in penalties holiday season especially meaningful
4.6.8.3. Contractors and/or labourers These items were not presented for those who contribute to the safety
entering the Property on an ad to the members, as rules already and beauty of our estate.
hoc basis, for a maximum of 3 govern the mentioned aspects. Irene Farm Villages HOA
(three) days at a time e.g. glazers, Estate management considers Standard Bank
under-floor heating specialists, contraventions on their merits and Account No: 052 586 413
landscapers and cleaners, must allows for grace where applicable. Branch Code: 012 645
obtain a code. Furthermore, if an owner feels that Reference: DONATE
estate management did not act fairly,
4.4.30 Short-term rental for less than a they can appeal their penalty. The Family day, braai and rugby on the
month is not allowed, including estate rules should not necessarily big screen
bed and breakfast guest houses, be more stringent than national laws. Book Saturday
Therefore, the Board will investigate 23 November for Family
Questions raised by members at the rules surrounding the carrying
the AGM of firearms and report back to the Day, braai and rugby on
• Request for an increase in the members on this matter. the big screen.
speed humps in the estate • Fibre Network in the estate
The estate has installed 64 speed The fibre network installed by Level 1 - Water restrictions
humps. While speed humps are quite Vodacom will never become the • No watering of gardens between 06:00
expensive, residents are encouraged estate’s property. and 18:00 – please inspect the timer
to identify specific areas of concern, • Electronic meetings settings of your irrigation systems.
which should be reported to the The request for electronic meetings • Hosepipes may not be used to wash
estate management for investigation. was acknowledged, stating that the vehicles and clean driveways or patios.
• RFID tags with the new access Board will investigate and implement a • Filling of swimming pools and water
system viable and practical solution if possible. features are prohibited.
Once the new access control system has • Opening of Northgate later Tshwane urges all residents to make a
been implemented, RFID tags will be than 20:00 concerted effort to reduce water usage
tested at the resident entrance gates to The adjustment of the north gate’s by adhering to the water restrictions.
the estate. These tags will be optional closing times will be discussed after Punitive measures will be imposed
for members to purchase and affix to assessing the financial impact these against transgressors by Tshwane.
their windscreens. When approaching changes may have on the members.
the gate, the system will detect the tag • Thorns in the parks and open Enjoy the beginning of
and automatically open the gate. electrical boxes summer.
• The time of the traffic light at The thorns in the parks and open
the North Gate electrical boxes are operational Kind greetings
The estate has previously engaged with matters that the estate manager will Anna-Mart
the City of Tshwane regarding the traffic address. Estate Manager

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