November 2019 - Ucol-shareholders

High Street - Postal Adresses
by Tim Ross 21 Jan '20

21 Jan '20

Hi All, Further to our conversation at the last meeting regarding numbering of the homes at High St, here is the response from the guy we are dealing with at the DCC: "I have just gone through the Addressing Standards we have to use and I don’t see how using a letter to identify a building is allowed. So as best I can see you are stuck with numbers only. If the site is clearly addressed the building shouldn’t be an issue." I can't be at the meeting tonight but hopefully this sheds some light on what our options are. Tim.

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Fridge/ freezer selection
by sara ferreira 29 Nov '19

29 Nov '19

Hi everyone, I have now added the options for fridge/freezers that I got from F&P.They all have the freezer section at the bottom, and concealed door handles. I received quotes for both stainless steel or white finishes in the two larger sizes (no quote for a white 375L, however. If this is the option you want to go for, let me know). Note that the largest 442L fridge is 680mm wide and can only be placed in H and A units. The remaining units (D, C and M) have been designed to accomodate a 633mm wide appliance, so the 375L and 402L options are for these units. Also note that depending on the design of your kitchen, it is important to determine in which side the door hinges of your fridge freezer are. For that purpose, I added another column for you to select this. A right handside hindge will open from left to right, and a left door hindge from right to left. Any questions, do let me know.Regards, Sara

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Contingency Summary November 2019
by High St Cohousing 29 Nov '19

29 Nov '19

Hi all, Following yesterdays meeting, here is the summary of our contingency as today: *CONTINGENCY* *CONSULTANTS/OTHERS * *S&W BUILD* *TOTAL* *ORIGINAL AMOUNT* *$332,000* *$500,000* *$832,000* *REMAINING AS AT 31/10/2019* $213,000 $138,000 $351,000 *EXPECTED* $60,000 $75,000 $135,000 *APPROVED 28/11/19* $55,000 *BALANCE* $153,000 $8,000 $161,000 *CREDIT TENT/ROOF* $26,000 *REMAINING* *$153,000* *$34,000* *$187,000* Please note, I have rounded number to keep it simple to visualise... For more details see Nicolas Report and Stefans report (attached). This is where we stand today. We need to be very careful how to manage the remaining of our contingency... Note: I have added 5K for moving the Electrical Board to the approved location (we don't have a real figure for that yet). I have not added any $ for: SW drains (easement ongoing issue) and kerb (DCC requirement) as we don't have those number either... Attached are the details of the items approved yesterday (fire alarm and Intumescent paint) See some of you soon :) A positive attitude will take us there! Lets hope for a smooth few months ahead! Maria -- *Maria Callau* High Street Cohousing UCOL Member and Project Coordinator 0211847490

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Fwd: Vinyl colour options
by Rainer Beneke 28 Nov '19

28 Nov '19

FYI Please call me if you need an urgent reply. Rainer Beneke +64 21 144 7700 Begin forwarded message: > From: Tim Ross <tim(a)architype.co.nz> > Date: 28 November 2019 at 4:28:39 PM NZDT > To: Rainer Beneke <rainer.ucol(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Vinyl colour options > > > Hi Rainer, > > I see this item is on the agenda for tonight. > > The current range specified is the Tarkett Granit Safe T: > > https://jacobsens.co.nz/commercial/vinyl/floor-safety/granit-safe-t/ > > There are quite a few colour options there albeit in hospital grade patterns. > > Possibly there was some confusion because the samples we have in the office which I think were provided by S&W are from the Tarkett Primo Safe T range which has fewer colours available. > > Tim.

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PR neighbourhood event
by Rosemarie Smith 28 Nov '19

28 Nov '19

Hi everyone In the hope someone reads this before the meeting: Greetings from Queenstown. I’ve just read the PR group report in the agenda, and am happy with the suggestion of a neighborhood ing hosted on our section. The only problem is, as anyone who has been past will realise, is that the grass has got completely out of hand. Both our weed eater and the lawnmower have seized up, and my other arrangements for mowing have fallen through. I’ve been considering calling in a contractor, but if any of the cohousers care to help out I would regard it as fair compensation for the disruption to my gardening plans. The fence invasion took out part of the very area I had put so much work into, and the eventual removal of the vehicle track material will inevitably remove all that unicorn poo and seaweed hauled home to modify the clay. The gardeners among you will understand how dispiriting this has been. Good luck with the bigger issues on the menu tonight, Rosemarie and Maurice

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Fwd: High Street - Distribution Board and EMF
by Rainer Beneke 28 Nov '19

28 Nov '19

HI all Below the electrical consent drawing with location of the Distribution board (red) and alternative positions (green). Please also read below comments from the electrical engineer regarding EMF (electromagnetic field). see you tomorrow. regards Rainer Please call me if you need an urgent reply. Rainer Beneke +64 21 144 7700 rainer.ucol(a)gmail.com > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Tim Ross <tim(a)architype.co.nz> > Subject: Fwd: High Street - Distribution Board and EMF > Date: 20 November 2019 at 5:36:58 PM NZDT > To: High St Cohousing <ucolbuild(a)gmail.com>, Frances Ross <frances4ross(a)gmail.com>, Stefan Box <stefan(a)reececonsultants.co.nz>, Alex King <alex(a)king.net.nz>, Catherine Spencer <cmspencer.nz(a)zoho.com>, Rainer Beneke <rainer.ucol(a)gmail.com> > > Hi Guys, > > Please see response below from our electrical engineer to my questions. > > Cheers, > > Tim. > > ---------- Forwarded message --------- > From: Stew Macleod <Stewart(a)macleod.associates.co.nz <mailto:Stewart@macleod.associates.co.nz>> > Date: Wed, Nov 20, 2019 at 5:30 PM > Subject: RE: High Street - Distribution Board and EMF > To: Tim Ross <tim(a)architype.co.nz <mailto:tim@architype.co.nz>> > > > Tim > > > > See Below > > > > Regards, > > > > Stew MacLeod > > Director/Electrical Engineer > > > > > > > First Floor > > Gridiron House > > 431 Princes Street > > PO Box 1118 > > Dunedin 9054 > > > > P +64 3 477 2402 Ext. 1 > > F +64 3 477 2082 > > M +64 021 2800 551 > > E stewart(a)macleod.associates.co.nz <mailto:stewart@macleod.associates.co.nz> > W www.macleod.associates.co.nz <http://www.macleod.associates.co.nz/> > > > This message and accompanying data is confidential. If you aren't > > the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any use, > > dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is prohibited. > > If you have received this message and/or attachments in error, please > > notify us immediately then destroy the message and attachments. > > > > From: Tim Ross [mailto:tim@architype.co.nz <mailto:tim@architype.co.nz>] > Sent: Wednesday, 20 November 2019 3:55 p.m. > To: Stew Macleod > Subject: Fwd: High Street - Distribution Board and EMF > > > > Hi Stuart, > > > > We are still trying to resolve where to relocate the main distribution board the High St project. > > > > We have one future resident who is concerned about the location of the main distribution board and the proximity to her unit. > > > > I think we breifly discussed this last time we meet and you mentioned that the EMF drops off very rapidly from electric appliances etc. > > > > Couple of questions: > > > > 1. Would the EMF from the distribution board be any greater than that coming from the main cable entering the site? > > Much the same > > > > 2. At what distance from the distribution board would the EMF be similar to background levels of electromagnetic radiation? > > The background level is around 0.65 mGauss, a switchboard might have 30 to 50m Gauss at 300 mm away but at one metre is probably about 1 mGauss > > > > 3. Is there an easy way of measuring the EMF at different distances from a distribution board to demonstrate that this is not an issue? > > Yes you can borrow my instrument and try it. > > > > 4. Is there anything we could do to contain the EMF from the distribution board if it was in close proximity to someone's property? > > You can get a metal called cold rolled grain orientated steel which can be used for shielding. We could put some of this behind the board. It takes time to get from overseas. > > > > Out of interest some appliance generate more Gauss that people think, i.e. electric jugs and blankets, even shaves but because people are only exposed to them for a short time (The Dose Rate) they are considered OK. > > > > At this time and there has been many studies there is no evidence to suggest that there are problems. > > > > In saying this I don’t believe you should keep your cell phone in your ear for long periods. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Tim Ross > Director > BArch, ANZIA Registered Architect > Certified Passivhaus Designer > > > > Architype Ltd. > ASB House, Level 6 > 248 Cumberland Street > PO Box 5510, Dunedin 9058 > > (m) 021 069 2404 > (t) 03 552 0621 > www.architype.co.nz <http://www.architype.co.nz/>

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Updated Agenda and PCG report for tonight's meeting
by Donald Shand 28 Nov '19

28 Nov '19

Hi everyone - find attached updated agenda and PCG minutes from 19 November for discussion tonight. Donald

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Fwd: High St Switch Board Location
by Rainer Beneke 28 Nov '19

28 Nov '19

FYI Please call me if you need an urgent reply. Rainer Beneke +64 21 144 7700 rainer.ucol(a)gmail.com > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Tim Ross <tim(a)architype.co.nz> > Subject: Fwd: High St Switch Board Location > Date: 28 November 2019 at 10:03:22 AM NZDT > To: Rainer Beneke <rainer.ucol(a)gmail.com> > Cc: Stefan Box <stefan(a)reececonsultants.co.nz> > > Hi Rainer, > > Could you communicate this response to the group if it comes up in the meeting tonight. > > Cheers. > > > Tim Ross > Director > BArch, ANZIA Registered Architect > Certified Passivhaus Designer > > > > Architype Ltd. > ASB House, Level 6 > 248 Cumberland Street > PO Box 5510, Dunedin 9058 > > (m) 021 069 2404 <> > (t) 03 552 0621 <> > www.architype.co.nz <http://www.architype.co.nz/> > > ---------- Forwarded message --------- > From: Hayden Guise <Hayden.Guise(a)aoteaelectric.co.nz <mailto:Hayden.Guise@aoteaelectric.co.nz>> > Date: Thu, Nov 28, 2019 at 9:23 AM > Subject: RE: High St Switch Board Location > To: Tim Ross <tim(a)architype.co.nz <mailto:tim@architype.co.nz>> > > > Hi Tim <> > > > Looking at this plan I wouldn’t imagine there to be any issues with moving it to the indicated location as it would only be 5 or so meters so cable size would be fine. There may be some minimal cost to some extra length which we could work through if it was to be done like this. > > The cost previously was so high as it increased not only the length but by doing that we had to increase the size of the cable as well. > > > > Hope this is of some help. > > > > Cheers > > > > > > > > Hayden Guise | Contract Supervisor > > Aotea Electric Southern Ltd > > Cell: 027 458 8826 | Ph: 03 4551039 | Fax: 03 4551036 > > 25 MacAndrew Rd | P.O. Box 922 | Dunedin 9054 > > www.aoteaelectric.co.nz <http://www.aoteaelectric.co.nz/> > > > > > > > > > > > > From: Tim Ross [mailto:tim@architype.co.nz <mailto:tim@architype.co.nz>] > Sent: Monday, 25 November 2019 1:45 p.m. > To: Hayden Guise <Hayden.Guise(a)aoteaelectric.co.nz <mailto:Hayden.Guise@aoteaelectric.co.nz>> > Subject: High St Switch Board Location > > > > Hi Hayden, > > > > Trying to understand how much the switch board can be moved by before this would affect the cable lengths. > > > > See attached plan. Would we be able to move it to the position marked 'Alternative Switchboard Location' using the cables you have ordered? > > > > Cheers, > > > > Tim Ross > Director > BArch, ANZIA Registered Architect > Certified Passivhaus Designer > > > > Architype Ltd. > ASB House, Level 6 > 248 Cumberland Street > PO Box 5510, Dunedin 9058 > > (m) 021 069 2404 > (t) 03 552 0621 > www.architype.co.nz <http://www.architype.co.nz/>

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street numbering
by michael.rosemary＠xtra.co.nz 28 Nov '19

28 Nov '19

If all units are numbered at boxes in alva st an emergency vehicle could go right past. So maybe different street addresses would be good? not all alva. Emergency services do like someone to stand out on the road giving directions. Is it still the case that no vehicles, including emergency services, can access the common ground behind the H and A blocks? So in most cases going to the letter boxes would be a waste of time. Our brigade used to do recces on practice nights, if there was some change at an address we would ask if we could go and have a look around. find best access and water points and it made a change from the usual practice. Regds roz

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UCOL Meeting Agenda and attachment - Thursday 28th November
by Donald Shand 27 Nov '19

27 Nov '19

Kia ora tatou. Find agenda and report on Body Corp workshop for tomorrow night's meeting. Donald

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