Meeting Venue for 5pm 22nd April 2012

This is to confirm that the meeting scheduled for Sunday 22nd April will take place at 5pm. We shall meet at the Central Youth Hostel on Haddington Place. We'll be in the cafe area which is to your right hand side when you enter, where you can get tea/coffees/drinks. We look forward to seeing you there. Catriona for BSORA

Next BSORA meeting: 5pm Sun 22 April 2012

Dear all,

In order to maintain the momentum that we have established in working to repair and maintain our building, we agreed that we would meet again in April.

To ensure that we meet our obligation of giving at least 2 weeks notice, I suggest that this now be held on Sunday 22 April at 5pm. (Venue to be confirmed as I'm not sure if the Clan Campbell will still be open prior to its proposed closure for refurbishment - NB venue to be Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel on Haddington Place.

So far on the agenda we have:

• Minutes of the last meeting - review and agree that these are a fair record of the meeting.
• (These will be posted separately here within 2 weeks of the meeting). Click here for a copy https://docs.google.com/open?id=14PszvDxIMXnBleL0k9_wtAIxYNfOIkNqiWeHxC_7vXYmdEd85eCUtYeoW76A

• Constitution - review and agree the edits made to the draft following the last meeting.
• (This will be posted here - click here for a copy https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rxnN5P3Nj7O-R9l5WXiAbB5BMhGq39Bnreciw7grgK4/edit)

• DM HALL's Services - review the fee quote received and decide if we agree to employ their professional services to project manage the required works. (Link to the Fee Quote and also the Scope of Service)

• Finances - Review progress on establishing a BSORA bank account, and what funds are required to kick start it (possibly connected to the above).

• 3F3 Attic Conversion Proposals - Review the plans to alter the commonly owned roof structure above 3F3, consider the impacts and issues they may raise. (See separate posting on here).

• Communication - I have reissued invitations to all owners to become 'authors' which will enable you to post here. This is also a reminder that you can post comments to any posts.

If anyone else has anything else that they would like to be added to the Agenda, please let us know before 15 April 2012.

Kind regards,

Catriona

Proposed Conversion of 3F3's Attic Space

You may or may not be aware already of Andy Anderson's intention to convert the attic space above his flat at 3F3.


Those resident in the stair are likely to have noticed that work actually commenced on 13 March 2012.


'Information packs' have apparently now been posted (second class) to each property last week, so should arrive at some point this week, however some details are available here.

• Architect's plans - dated 22 November 2011 
• Structural surveyor's plans - dated 4 January 2012. 
• City of Edinburgh Council - Building warrant application - lodged 10 January 2012 (currently pending).
• Covering note from Andy Anderson - undated but to be taken as 28 Mar 2012

NB: These proposals presume the relocation of the existing access hatch to the roof space and include the introduction of velux windows to the communally owned roof structure. 


Under the Tenement Scotland Act (2004) the roof itself is 'scheme property', and therefore bears a mutual responsibility to repair and maintain.  The consent of a majority of owners must be gained before any alterations can be made.


Please read these through carefully so that you are aware of the implications to you and your property.  Comments can be made below.