February 2019 - Ucol-shareholders

GROUND REMEDIATION SITE MEETING and ROOF
by Maria Callau 23 Feb '19

23 Feb '19

Hi all, GROUND REMEDIATION SITE MEETING We had a site meeting today to start the process of groundworks remediations. Builders/QS/Contractors and Geotech discussed their plan forward for the coming weeks. All going well, we should see a start on this around mid week. Anne has deliver a letter to neighbours notifying them of the work that will take place in the coming weeks (this was requested by DCC yesterday as part of our RC). Lets hope for good weather… ROOF On a different matter, the builders have highlighted a few concerns regarding the status of the ROOF of the existing building. They have already installed a new roof over the future kitchen and extended this to the eastern external wall. There are a few patches in the existing building (see image below). We had a look at it on site and have asked SW for an estimate to remove the skylights and replace the whole roof with a new roof. Skylights are no longer needed as the proposal is for covering under them. They create areas of potential problems in a near future with old flashings, internal gutters in some situations, etc. Stefan has asked SW to provide a quote for this. We should be prepared to discuss this and make a desision at our next meeting. It is really important to make a decision quickly as they are currently progressing fast in the existing building while waiting for the ground of the new to be ready for foundations. Thanks, Maria Maria Callau UCol member and Coordinator Architectural Graduate 0211847490 High St Cohousing Kind Regards, Maria Callau 0211847490 SUR Architecture Limited ASB House, Level 6, 248 Cumberland St. PO Box 5510, Dunedin 9058 www.sur-architecture.com

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Good news
by High Street Cohousing 22 Feb '19

22 Feb '19

>From Maria: "Resource consent approved to undertake earthworks. We'll see some action next week! Have a good weekend."

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Report from Wellington event
by Rosemarie Smith 21 Feb '19

21 Feb '19

https://www.newsroom.co.nz/@future-learning/2019/02/19/451405/new-solutions… Shared via the Google app Sent from my iPhone

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warranty on communal appliances
by michael.rosemary＠xtra.co.nz 21 Feb '19

21 Feb '19

The other day remembered something I saw on tv years ago. Is it still true? Don't know. A motel bought a washing machine at somewhere like noel leemings. Used it for sheets etc. washer broke down and they were told warranty didn't apply as the machine wasn't intended for commercial use. Maybe worth checking when we buy for the laundry or kitchen whether this use will be covered by warranty.

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PCG MEETING - GROUND REMEDIAL WORK
by High St Cohousing 19 Feb '19

19 Feb '19

GROUND REMEDIAL WORK The PCG met with Stefan today to go through the proposal for remedial works and agreed to accept the price schedule of quantities from Hall brothers provided by SW. Hall Brothers have indicated they can start next week. We are still waiting for RC but hope to have this on time to start. We accept this proposal and instruct SW to go ahead. Maria Maria Callau UCol member and Coordinator Architectural Graduate 0211847490

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PCG Meeting - Ground Remedial Work
by High St Cohousing 19 Feb '19

19 Feb '19

GROUND REMEDIAL WORK The PCG met with Stefan today to go through the proposal for remedial works and agreed to accept the price schedule of quantities from Hall brothers provided by SW. Hall Brothers have indicated they can start next week. We are still waiting for RC but hope to have this on time to start. We accept this proposal and instruct SW to go ahead. Maria Maria Callau UCol member and Coordinator Architectural Graduate 0211847490

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High Street Cohousing project
by High Street Cohousing 18 Feb '19

18 Feb '19

Linda Gilbert is going to Skype in to the induction workshop on Saturday - here is her self-introduction. We will also have Jackie Tagg and hopefully her son, and Karen O'Neill and Rick-the-American friend. That should make a good number - I'm sorry I won't be there. Anne ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Linda Gilbert Art* <Linda(a)lindagilbert.co.nz> Date: Friday, February 15, 2019 Subject: High Street Cohousing project To: High Street Cohousing <ucoldunedin(a)gmail.com> Hello Anne That all sounds terrific. I’m looking forward to meeting the group that Skype in! I’ll talk more about my background when I meet you but I’m a qualified lawyer and have just completed a Bachelor of Visual Arts. I’m separated (amicably). I worked in human rights and social justice and come out of the community law centre movement. These days I’m a painter and work in policy. I also gave my own graphic recording business which is an excellent communication tool. (www.drawntogether.net) I know quite a few people in Dunedin and lived there for 3 years 2001-2003. Until we meet over Skype, Warm wishes Linda Sent from my iPhone www.lindagilbert.co.nz Follow me on: *Instagram*: @lindagilbertart Ph: +64 21 774 100 On 15/02/2019, at 9:12 AM, High Street Cohousing <ucoldunedin(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hi Linda It will be good if you can Skype in for the workshop. I will work out whose Skype account we will use and let you know so you can be connected in on 23 Feb. We are building 24 units, and each unit owner owns shares in the company we set up to develop the project - Urban Cohousing Otepoti Ltd. The architect for the project, Architype, is Tim Ross who will be living there with his family. We have worked together throughout the development, using a group decision making process. We meet often - weekly for the last couple of years, but we are reducing to fortnightly this year, now that the build has begun - and are responsible together for all decisions that need to be made. You will 'meet' about 8 of us at the workshop. There will be a brief outline of cohousing and the background to our project, we look at the plans we have developed for the units and the common areas, and explain the legal and financial structures and requirements. Unfortunately we won't be able to share afternoon tea with you in Wellington! I'll be in touch soon about Skype. Any further questions, don't hesitate to ask. Warm regards, Anne On Thu, 14 Feb 2019, 10:46 PM Linda Gilbert Art <Linda(a)lindagilbert.co.nz wrote: > Kia ora Anne > > Thank you very much for your reply. > > I am in Wellington and unable to get away then so I’d need to skype in. > > I have some understanding of the concept but I’ll get the book you > recommend out of the library to learn more. > > I’m interested in the others participating in the High Street Project. Are > you able to tell me who they are? > > Nga mihi > Linda > > Sent from my iPhone > > www.lindagilbert.co.nz > Follow me on: > *Instagram*: @lindagilbertart > > Ph: +64 21 774 100 > > > On 14/02/2019, at 10:21 PM, High Street Cohousing <ucoldunedin(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > Hi Linda > > Thank you in your interest in the High Street Cohousing project. We have > begun the build, and expect to be moving into our new homes in the middle > of 2020. Currently there is one 2/3 bedroom unit available (priced at > $532,072) and another 1-bedroom unit (priced at $346,489) is likely to be > available before the completion of the build. Prices for all High Street > Cohousing units include the unit itself (unit-titled, built to Passivhaus > standard) plus a share in the common land and common facilities on site. > > We have a 'stepping in process' for people who wish to buy into the High > Street Cohousing neighbourhood, to help them to understand the distinctive > cohousing nature of our project and to work through the financial > commitments required. the first step in this process is to attend an > induction workshop, and we will be holding the next one on Saturday 23 > February, 2-4pm. If you are able to get to this, that would be great. We > have had people Skype into a n induction workshop quite successfully, so > that may be an option for you. > > An excellent introduction to what cohousing is about is to read "Creating > Cohousing" by McCamant and Durrett, which is available at libraries. We > recommend that anyone interested in getting involved reads this book. > > If you have further questions or would like to talk to someone about any > of this, please email back or give me a contact phone number so that one of > us can give you a ring. And if you are able to come to the induction > workshop on Saturday week, let me know asap. > > Warm regards, > Anne Thomson > >

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UCOL Meeting Minutes 14.02.19
by Karen Or 18 Feb '19

18 Feb '19

Morning all, Notes from last Thursday's meeting attached. Please advise any corrections or amendments. * Next meeting on Thursday 28th February. * Induction workshop - this Saturday 23rd February, 2-4pm at Centre for Sustainability seminar room. We will have an afternoon tea afterwards, please bring some food. And can someone please bring a Skype capable laptop? * The "To Do" list is online for people to put their names against things they would like to be involved in. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1H0NKzfH9NQXamP-Hx6HyrS0hvkhZ_TFpfl6… Regards, Karen

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Fwd: Site visit update 15Feb19
by High St Cohousing 17 Feb '19

17 Feb '19

Resending this through this email as some people didnt received it from the other account on friday. Sorry if you got it twice. Thanks, Maria > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Maria Callau <maria(a)sur-architecture.com> > Subject: Fwd: Site visit update 15Feb19 > Date: 17 February 2019 at 12:01:28 PM NZDT > To: Maria Callau <maria(a)sur-architecture.com> > > > >> Begin forwarded message: >> >> From: High St Cohousing <ucolbuild(a)gmail.com <mailto:ucolbuild@gmail.com>> >> Subject: Site visit update 15Feb19 >> Date: 15 February 2019 at 5:02:20 PM NZDT >> To: UCOL shareholders <ucol-shareholders(a)list.king.net.nz <mailto:ucol-shareholders@list.king.net.nz>> >> >> Hi everyone. >> >> A quick update from our site visit today. >> >> GROUND CONDITIONS >> A completed schedule of quantities has been received and sent to Rawlinsons for review and comment. >> Their feedback is expected by early next week, before our PCG meeting (Tuesday). >> >> S&W approached two other contractors for pricing but were not able to do the work in the next few weeks (only in 8 weeks time). >> >> Halls Brothers is the only one that can do the work, starting around the 20th of this month (if notified by next week). >> We could expect work done by the end of March. >> Rawlinson is currently reviewing their $ to ensure that they are acceptable numbers and will provide us with their recommendations before Tuesday. >> >> An indicative cost was discussed based on the numbers provided by Halls Brothers which comes just below the 200K… >> There are few costs that need to be added to that number: Costs of supervision / Goetech / Testing equipment / Archaeologist, etc. >> + the design cost already invoiced to us (but not paid yet) from Engineers and Geotech for work done in December and January (around 19K). >> >> SIPs >> The first deliver of SIPs panels have arrived on site. >> A lot of work underway in the common house. >> >> See pictures below and have a great weekend! >> >> Maria >> >> >> >> Maria Callau >> UCol member and Coordinator >> Architectural Graduate >> 0211847490 >> >> High St Cohousing >> >> >> SIP on site >> >> Guest Rooms: >> >> Kitchen >> >> Workshop >> >> M2 >> >> >> >> M3 >> >> >> M2/M3 >> >> WORKSHOP - GARAGE DOOR >> >> M2 >> >> M3 >> >> M1 >> >> >

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Site visit update 15Feb19
by High St Cohousing 15 Feb '19

15 Feb '19

Hi everyone. A quick update from our site visit today. GROUND CONDITIONS A completed schedule of quantities has been received and sent to Rawlinsons for review and comment. Their feedback is expected by early next week, before our PCG meeting (Tuesday). S&W approached two other contractors for pricing but were not able to do the work in the next few weeks (only in 8 weeks time). Halls Brothers is the only one that can do the work, starting around the 20th of this month (if notified by next week). We could expect work done by the end of March. Rawlinson is currently reviewing their $ to ensure that they are acceptable numbers and will provide us with their recommendations before Tuesday. An indicative cost was discussed based on the numbers provided by Halls Brothers which comes just below the 200K… There are few costs that need to be added to that number: Costs of supervision / Goetech / Testing equipment / Archaeologist, etc. + the design cost already invoiced to us (but not paid yet) from Engineers and Geotech for work done in December and January (around 19K). SIPs The first deliver of SIPs panels have arrived on site. A lot of work underway in the common house. See pictures below and have a great weekend! Maria Maria Callau UCol member and Coordinator Architectural Graduate 0211847490 High St Cohousing SIP on site Guest Rooms: Kitchen Workshop M2 M3 M2/M3 WORKSHOP - GARAGE DOOR M2 M3 M1

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