MOTION 9: SOLAR POWER – VIABILITY ASSESSMENT
[ X ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Abstain
Ordinary Resolution – Proposed by: Xueshan Jia Co-owner Lot 1142
THAT the body corporate approve engagement of a solar company, who is a qualified solar energy company, at a no cost of bodycorp to have quota from solar company to install free solar system and battery funded by government renewable energy scheme on Level 3 of Southport Central Residential to provide electricity to the Residential pool deck and recreation areas including pumps and filtration equipment for three pools and two spas, Resident’s lounge, Function room, gym, sauna and steam room, lighting across the pool deck including paths, gardens and multiple BBQ locations – with any shortfall (for example at night) to be satisfied using energy supplied through the embedded supplier.
AND FURTHER
(a) the Body Corporate Committee engage at least 5 solar companies within 60 days of the AGM; and
(b) within 60 days of being engaged, the Solar companies provide a comprehensive written report on the viability of installing a solar system on the pool deck, the report to include an overview of the general design and estimated cost of supply and installation of a system of solar panels and battery system on top of existing roof of Gym ( more than 400m2 ), indoor pool roof ( more than 200 m2 ), conference room roof ( more than 100 m2 ), roof of Barbecue shed ( more than 100 m2 ), and perspective the North-East wall of the pool deck and several low level structures and plantrooms, and an estimate of the annual value of the savings in electricity costs.
AND FURTHER, the committee upload the quotas from 5 solar company to the Body Corporate Portal within 14 days of receipt or otherwise ensure the report is made available to all owners at no cost.
AND FURTHER, a motion be included on the agenda of the next General Meeting, following receipt of the quota, for owners to consider the adoption of the quota from each solar company.
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MOTION 10 ELECTRONIC VOTING
[ X ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Abstain
Proposed by R Cartledge & M Lim, Lot 1255, I Aden, Lot 1265, M & A Walton, Lot 1346, J Butler Lot 22703, Xueshan Jia Lot 1142, D Hicks Lots 1195 & 31702, B Walker Lot 1104, T & P Sanhueza Lot 32001, R Manchip Lot 32002, C Griffith Lot 32803
THAT the body corporate resolves to introduce electronic voting to enable owners to vote online at all general meetings (eg Annual General Meetings & Extraordinary General Meetings);
FURTHER, the body corporate use an online voting system that complies with the Electronic Transactions Act (Queensland) 2001;
FURTHER, that online voting commence at the first meeting post 1 January 2025; AND FURTHER, that in addition to the usual information which must be contained in the Meeting Notice (as to where and when meetings will be held), owners be advised that they may vote using traditional methods, ‘attend’ meetings to vote in person, or vote online, with details of how to vote online clearly explained in the Meeting Notice.
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MOTION 11: RESTORE THE GENERAL LEDGER TO THE BODY CORPORATE PORTAL
[ X ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Abstain
Ordinary Resolution- Proposed by R Cartledge & M Lim Lot 1255, I Aden Lot 1265, J Butler Lot 22703
THAT the body corporate resolves to direct the Body Corporate Manager to restore the General Ledger (in its previous interactive form) to the Body Corporate Portal.
FURTHER, in the event the Body Corporate Manager fails to restore the General Ledger to the portal within 30 days, the Body Corporate Committee thereinafter publish a Monthly Newsletter to all owners either including a link to the General Ledger and accompanying invoices, or attach a copy of that months General Ledger in PDF format including:
• the date of the transaction
• the name of the service provider
• the invoice number
• an interactive PDF to open the invoice
• the invoice amount
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MOTION 12: BODY CORPORATE BY-LAWS
[ X ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Abstain
Ordinary Resolution – Proposed by: I Aden owner Lot 1265
THAT the current Community Management Statement (CMS), which includes the Body Corporate By-laws for Southport Central Residential, be uploaded to the body corporate portal within 30 days.
FURTHER, upon a new Community Management Statement being registered, it be uploaded within 30 days of being registered with Titles Queensland.
FURTHER, in the event the Body Corporate Manager fails to upload the CMS to the portal within the said 30 days, the Body Corporate Committee publish forthwith, a newsletter to all owners attaching a copy of the CMS in PDF format.