Briefing on the formation of JMB by the developer

I was actually a little embarrassed for being late to the briefing. I got the time wrong. I thought it was supposed to start at 10.30 a.m. I am actually a very punctual guy. I just don't like to be late for anything.

When I took my seat, they had already started. Kumpulan Sejahtera Sdn Bhd had engaged a legal firm to carry out the briefing. The same legal firm will also be responsible for organizing the meeting to elect the committee members to form the JMC ( Joint Committee Members ) on Thursday , 27th February at 5.30p.m. The lawyer by the name of James explained at length on the role played by JMB. He also explained the procedures for electing the committee members, the appointment of proxies and the nomination of committee members. Half way through the meeting, a purchaser wanted to know the total cost of the card access system and the CCTV. One lady from Block C with a mole on her face who had spoken out strongly against the implementation of the card access in a previous dialogue session during my tenure as a chairman wanted to know whether the card access system can be abolished or not. She claimed that her movements have been restricted and she has been greatly inconvenienced. She also wanted to know whether the money will be refunded should the system is abolished. All these questions were not relevant to the agenda set for the briefing at all. These people hardly know the significant on the formation of JMB. They still harbour a grudge against me.

The management had informed the R.A. that the total cost on the installation of the card acceess and the CCTV is about RM 240 000 which is way below the RM 300 000 figure which I and other committee members were told in our meeting with them during the controversial period before the implementation. However, this new info will not correct the perception that there had been a cost over-run because someone had told them that the whole system can be done for RM 150 000. What the lawyer said was right, in any condo, nothing but money is the main issue.

I have been nominated to sit in the committee. If someone nominates me to be the chairman, I shall definitely decline. As I have said in my previous blog, I wish to contribute but not to lead anymore. As a chairman, his responsibility is very heavy now. He cannot point his finger at anybody now. The developer is no longer responsible for the management of Prima Setapak. The JMC has taken over this role.

I foresee some problems cropping up during the election of the committee members Hopefully it would not turn out to be like the AGM that we had in 2007. Block C owners can rest assured that I shall not contest for the chairman post. I don't know whether anyone is carrying a campaign or have appointed a proxy to carry out a campaign against me . I don't really care anymore. My passion for this voluntary work is no longer there. As I had said I just wish to contribute and I know I can do much more than other committee members.

Goodnight and have a nice day!