Hi Sam and Dimitar,
In 2022-2023, we will have $22k set aside to replace the entrance gate
motors. The Board at that time can do a more comprehensive analysis to
determine whether it makes sense to install a more modern type of entry
gate system. If it becomes a more urgent issue for us, then we can
always make upgrades sooner, but at the risk of having to raise the
monthly dues more quickly.
I'm familiar with the GT system that reads license plates to open the
gate at the Georgia Tech Hotel. You have to position your vehicle just
right, or the camera won't read the license plate, and you have to
resort to using your card to open the gate. They also have at least 300
people parking in that deck, and they charge them each $795 a year.
That total amount is over two thirds of our entire operating budget. If
you add parking fees from visitors and hotel guests, then they collect
even more money. I'm not even sure that we have a spot where we can
place a LPR camera.
As of 11:30AM today, the post office came to remove the locks and mail.
There is no longer any mail to steal. When the new mailboxes are
installed, the post office says that they will be much more resistant to
the method of mail theft that we have been experiencing.
We will audit all current access devices. I've asked Clara for a
complete list of all access cards and remotes. During mailbox key
distribution, owners can review the info for their unit and confirm it
or make adjustments. This will include reviewing any name listings on
the call box. At the end of a rental, renters must return cards to the
landlord. If a landlord is missing cards, then it is up to them to call
CMA to cancel old cards and request new ones. More details about the
key distribution and audit process will be announced after Thanksgiving.
Thanks,
Alex
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On 2019-11-23 11:19 AM, Dimitar Pankov wrote:
I like the new gate/device idea -- the current gate is somewhat annoyingly
slow to open/close. A faster one would save us time entering/exiting and also
prevent tailgating.
Recently GT installed these cool plate-detecting cameras that open the gate
as soon as you roll up to it with no clicker/card needed.
On Sat, Nov 23, 2019, 10:54 AM Sam Abolgar <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Hi Alex,
Great point on Disabling legacy gate cards. I have concens any units that
were rented possibly had gate access cards or clickers. Which is just added
risk.
What is the best way to perform an audit on active entry devices?
Not sure if we have process for rental move out to deactivate access devices.
Second point, does it make sense to look at other entry and exit deterrence
devices to stop tailgating?
Thanks,
Sam
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On Saturday, November 23, 2019, 1:16 AM, Alex Agle
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi Monica,
The thieves have been able to get a vehicle into the complex. We are not
sure if it is through tailgating or if they happen to have a lost access card
in their possession.
We are disabling one access card that was used at the gate about 6 minutes
before we caught the thief on camera. The card was enabled in the call box
system, but it did not have the last name of the owner associated with it.
Theoretically, we should not have any active cards in the call box that are
not paired with an owner.
Next week, Clara will provide us with a list of access cards and remotes that
are not associated with an owner. We will share this list with unit owners,
who can then check to see if any of their cards are on the list. We may
combine this activity with mailbox key distribution. Any unmatched access
cards will then be disabled shortly before mail delivery resumes to the new
mailboxes. Card owners will still have a chance to get their card re-enabled
through the end of the year, in the event that they miss the deadline.
Most active cards are associated with an owner's last name, so we believe
that the list of unmatched cards should not be too overwhelming.
Thanks,
Alex
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Alex Agle
alex@xxxxxxxxx
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On 2019-11-22 10:00 AM, Monica Owens wrote:
Do we have any idea how the mail thief or (thieves) are getting access onto
our property? Should we change the walk-in gate code?
Monica R. Owens
owenslegal.ga@xxxxxxxxx
(404) 863-9558 [4] (direct dial)
On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 12:43 PM Alex Agle <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Hi everyone,
We finally have all of the vendors lined up for the mailbox project. Initial
work will begin on Saturday, so it will be necessary for you to remove your
mail by tomorrow (Friday) night. The post office will re-collect any mail in
the mailboxes on Saturday.
Here is the updated project timeline:
Friday Evening 11/22 - Everyone should check their mailbox one last time
Saturday 11/23 - Post office will remove master locks and re-collect any
remaining mail / Bulletin board contents removed
Monday 11/25 - Onsight will remove old mailboxes
Tuesday 11/26 - P3 begins stucco demolition and framing work
Wednesday 11/27 - P3 finishes stucco demolition and framing work
Thursday 11/28 - Thanksgiving
Friday 11/29 - Tentative date for mailboxes to arrive at Onsight warehouse
Monday 12/2 - Tentative date for new mailbox installation
Tuesday 12/3 - Tentative date for P3 to begin stucco work
12/3 - 12/9 - Stucco work / Mailbox locks get installed / Bulletin board
mounted / Key distribution
12/9 - 12/16 - Mail delivery to resume / Key distribution
Mail Thefts:
Mail thefts are continuing with the most recent theft taking place Tuesday
afternoon. Some mail was stolen from the second panel (units 402 - 701).
This has been reported to the post office.
Mail Delivery:
Due to ongoing mail thefts, it looks like mail delivery has been halted as of
yesterday, until we get the new mailboxes installed. Packages should
continue to be delivered to your door step as usual.
Post Office:
To pick up your mail, please go to:
400 Pryor St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Monday - Friday 9AM - 6PM
Saturday 9AM - 1PM
Sunday CLOSED
Key Distribution:
Look for an announcement during the week of 12/2 regarding the key
distribution process.
Thanks,
Alex
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Alex Agle
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