Subject - Resident Contractor (Gleeson) Liaison Meeting - 20 Feb 08

Resident Contractor (Gleeson) Liaison Notes of the Meeting held on Wednesday 20th February 2008

Present:
Tracy McNulty (Tmc) - HMR
Karen Thornhill (KT) - Gleeson
Lisa Horner (LH) - Housing Services (MCC)
Residents:
Patricia Owens (PO)
Mark Kelly (MK)
Barbara Kelly (BK)
James Flynn (JF)
Apologies:
Joe Noi (JN)

1.0 - Introductions were made from everyone in attendance.

2.0 - Action points from previous meeting on 23rd January 2008
2.1 - Hinges on the park gates situation were brought to the attention of Mark Brody. KT the hinges have now been sorted.
2.2 - KT: The Site Manager, Hamad to visit the site. KT enquired has this happened? TMc to double check with JN to see if this has been organised. KT will speak to Chris Hall to make arrangements. - KT
2.3 - Items 2.3:
* KT: New designs, 3 and 4 to have extra posts. Hamad will speak with Health and Safety, to extend the cable across the hoardings. TMc asked MK has these been done. MK hasn’t noticed at present.
* KT: To meet with Birse to have a walk around the site, to look at kerbing, KT has said this is not consistent. KT to keep TMc informed of the outcome of the meeting with Birse. - TMc
2.5 - Item 2.6: BK still happy with cooker.
2.6 - Item 2.7:
* Still concerns with residents dumping rubbish on Capella Drive.
* Regular bin collections now taking place.
* BK needs a new a bin, as they haven’t got one from the previous property, TMc will order one. - TMc
* Difficulties locating Falconwood Walk, people such as postal workers, bin men, delivery people and taxis. KT checking with highways at Hooper street to look into, whether the walk name has been placed on the most up to date available. - KT
2.7 - TMc: Asked MK had the batten been fitted, MK yes this is now being fitted.
2.8 - KT: 10 Capella drive – bin has been ordered.

3.0 - Queries Raised
3.1 - BK: Asked whether they’re any more news on the finishing party for neighbourhood and Gleeson. KT will speak with Gleeson’s and let everyone know. - KT
3.2 - MK: Reported that no one has been to look at the doors; there are no holes in the bottom for the stopper(s). KT will look into this and get back to MK. - KT

4.0 – AOB
4.1 - JF: Terrible smell coming from his property - 3 Capella Drive, has flushed all the lavatories six times, there is still leak coming from the upstairs toilet. Has reported this to Gleesons. TMc told JF that he needs to report this to Eastlands Homes, as this is his landlord.
4.2 - MK: Upstairs bathroom, the seals around the bath are not there, causing dampness around the bath also the tiles have come off. KT will look into this. -KT
4.3 - MK: Raised concerns with regards to fans and TV aerial wiring being in the loft. MK enquired about the bathroom lighting, should this be a special ‘rounded’ bulb in accordance with EEC regulations. TMc asked KT if she could look into this. - KT
4.4 - MK: A contractor has told him that the switches in the en-suite are dangerous. TMc mentioned to KT that some contractors have been making derogative remarks about workmanship and has become an Issue. KT will monitor this.
4.5 - KT: Issues with regards to aerials and fans need to be carried out by a reputable company, as the residents will get the money back.
4.6 - MK: Enquired why are the aerials not wired up, feels they should be wired up in the first place. KT will speak to Hamad from Gleesons; KT Eastlands need to be made more aware.
4.7 - BK: Her son had found a ‘Sold’ sign in the attic, with a racial remark wrote on it, BK was concerned in case the remarks were intended for the present tenants. KT assured her that this is not acceptable and Gleesons is a company who strongly believe in equality within the work place and do not employ people who have racial issues. KT stated a letter would be sent out to Gleeson employees, contractors and sub-contractors, explicitly outlining that this type of offensive behaviour is not tolerated. - KT
4.8 - PO: Said she has got an aerial bit the reception is not as good in her previous property. TMc enquired whether this had been fitted before they had moved in, PO wasn’t sure. TMc advised they must use a reputable company to install the aerial, which can be claimed back as part of the disturbance monies.
4.9 - PO: Has been measured up for the stair-lift and is just waiting for installation.

5.0 - Next Meeting
5.1 - 2pm Wednesday 26th March in the Gleeson Site meeting room