June 2010

Volume 1I Issue V

Naniwa News

Inside this issue:

Top Parking Deck Repairs and
Top Deck Parking Deck P1
Resurfacing is completed!
Completed Projects P2

Continuing Projects P2

Survey Results P2

House Rules Discussions P3

Naniwa Management Info P4

Courteous House Rules P4

Friendly Reminders:
• Trash chute times are
8:00AM to 10:00PM.
Please observe this rule.

• Supervise all children Completed Guest Parking Deck and Drainage Re-route
when in common areas.

• Do not feed the Koi.

They get fed daily by the
staff. As you all may have noticed, our Guest Parking Deck repairs and resurfacing is
completed! The damaged concrete areas have been re-tensioned to stop the de-
• Mahalo for your coop-
eration!
teriorations that have been on going. The drainage has been re-routed to prevent
the water ponding that we have been experiencing for years and years. Parking
lines have been re-painted. Finally, to ‘top it off’, we have resurfaced the deck with
a waterproofing membrane to further protect and extend the life of the concrete
deck.

With the combination of weather and some minor set backs, it has taken a while,
but we can all breath a sigh of relief in knowing that we do not have to worry
about structural problems, leakage or drainage problems for years to come!

The Board would like to extend a heart felt ‘MAHALO!’ to all the residents who
were affected by this project for their patience and help!
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Other Completed Projects

• TOWER ELEVATOR INTERCOM PANEL REFURBISHMENT: Has been com-
pleted by our In House Staff. As you may have noticed, the panels identify the towers (A-D)
and the unit series of each tower (01—08). The stainless steel backing was selected to
match the new elevator doors as well. This picture was taken before the plastic notice
holders were installed, the notice holders will insure clear communication of important Na-
niwa happenings and common house rule reminders. Residents have already commented on
how nice it is to have such a simple communications ‘device’. Yay!

• Tommy, Ray and Nic continue to do a Great job in keeping our maintenance costs down
while maintaining Naniwa Garden’s good looks! Every little extra effort goes a long way!
Thank you Naniwa Staff!
New Intercom Panel

Continuing Projects
• LANAI AWNING CLEANING: The current vendor was not able to clean the awnings
as first presented. Therefore, the Board has decided to fall back on its original decision of
having the Owners who have received notices concerning their awning to seek their own
arrangements to have their awnings removed, repaired and / or cleaned. The Board will be
sending out notices again to those who are still not in compliance and will be given 30 days
to rectify the discrepancy.

• ROOF WARRANTY REPAIRS: We have finally coordinated all warranty repairs with
the roofing contractor and will let the Residents know when work will commence

Miscellaneous Roof war-

ranty repairs settled, but
scheduling is still pending.

Awning cleaning—Owners are now

responsible for cleaning, repairing,
removal or replacement.

First Ever Residents Survey Results

Solar heat the pool: 51% in favor 8% opposed

Generator installation: 50% in favor 11% opposed
Salt Water Pool : 33% in favor 26% opposed
Smoke Free Building : 41% in favor 19% opposed

These results were released out in the previous newsletter, however the
Board thought it would be nice to keep it posted in this newsletter so resi-
dents can continue to be reminded of major undertakings for the future.
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Naniwa Gardens New House Rules Discussion

When each of us decided to live here at Naniwa Gardens, we all agreed to abide by
the condominium By-Laws and House Rules. From time to time each of us may run
afoul of these rules and must politely be reminded of them. Many of us do not read
these rules until it is too late. As Board members, we are well aware of these rules
and try to be an example to others who may not be. Our hope is that each resident
is aware of these rules so as not to encroach on someone else’s enjoyment of this
great place. With this in mind, we continue to highlight rules so that we can all be-
come more familiar with our responsibilities while living together here at Naniwa.

During the past Board meeting the hot topic for House Rule changes had to do with
the proper ‘use’ of the Activity Room. Currently, any resident can reserve the
room for their gatherings as long as the purpose is legal and not for commercial or
‘bulk’ processing purposes. Recently some Owners have complained that there are a
few who use the room regularly for what seems like commercial baking, cooking and
other bulk processing uses. In addition, there seems to be people using the Activity
Room as an ‘extension’ to their apartment units on a regular basis for get-togethers
to cook, watch TV and ‘hang out’. These ‘abuses’ impact the energy consumption
of our common element area as well as accelerating the ‘wear and tear’ of the fur-
nishings. Therefore, these complaints are now being addressed by the Board.

Obviously any commercial activity is in violation of our current House Rules and
fines should be in order. However, the Board and those residents present at the last
meeting did not have a ’magic’ solution to curbing the abuse of how the Activity
Room should be used. Obviously we would like each resident to be conscientious as
to how and when to utilize the Activity Room for proper activities. As all of you
know, there will always be a few that take advantage of an ’honor’ system. Because
confrontations by the Resident Manager, the Board and other Residents are to be
avoided, further controls are needed for the equitable use of the Activity Room.

It has been suggested on several occasions that many other condominiums charge a
user ’fee’ for their Activity Rooms and that we should follow their example. Naniwa
Gardens has been an exception all these years. However, because the Board must
address this issue, the Board has voted to join with other condominiums in assessing
a fee for the reservation and exclusive use of the Activity Room. Therefore, a fee of
$25 will be assessed for its use by any resident for their exclusive use (private par-
ties, etc.). The only time this fee will be waived shall be when the room is reserved
for Naniwa Residents only activities, where all Residents (or Owners) can partici-
pate. i.e. (the annual Christmas Party). Other aspects of this House Rule also be
refined and clarified.

The Board has also clarified several other House Rule items and will be distributing a
copy of the newly updated House Rules to all Owners and Residents shortly.

The Board always strives to find a balance to satisfy each Resident’s need against all
Resident’s needs. As you all are aware, when a problem arises it is due to Owner(s)
or Resident(s) concerns. We consider each issue on its merits and how the problem
impacts all of us (especially from a safety and cost perspective). We hope all resi-
dents will read and follow these rules in the spirit of cooperation and enjoyment of
our beautiful property.

MAHALO! Naniwa Gardens Board of Directors

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Naniwa Gardens Board of Directors Naniwa Gardens Property Management

President: Walter Lieberman

Vice President: Patti Ichida
Treasurer: Nigel Sher
Secretary: Lisa Kumbroch
Director: Bob Romo
Director: Maureen Myers
Director: Nathan Plain Property Manager: David Shockley Office: 792-3097

Naniwa Gardens Staff After Hours Phone Numbers

Manager: Tommy Samora Office: 395-9666

Cell: 429-0214 Security Guard: 306-0851
Staff: Ray Hernandez
Emergency: 911
Staff: Nicholas Fathagaag

Visit your Naniwa Gardens Website at: http://naniwagardens.blogspot.com

Courteous House Rules Reminders (reprise!)

• Keep noise to a minimum, especially in the parking garage areas. Please keep voices a
little lower until you reach the Lobby area or your unit. We all thank you for your
conscientiousness!

• No BBQ / open flames on lanais, or on rear exit landings, or anywhere other than our
BBQ area. This is not only a House Rule but was directed by the Fire Marshal. Be-
sides, isn’t it common sense?

• Open liquid containers in elevators are prohibited. If you are coming from the pool,
please dry off before entering – if you do drip on the way up, please make an effort to
wipe up the water for everyone’s safety and elevator care.

Keep voices lowered in No open fires or grilling Please dry off before entering the
parking garage at all on lanais or rear exits of elevators!
times—especially at night. units!