Councillor Jard Collett 2025 Report

Cheaper Insurance

Obtained an insurance quote on identical terms.
$7510 cheaper than the quote from Lync Insurance
I pointed out the conflict of interest with ESM owners owning part of Lync Insurance
Organised for the insurance broker to present at the Council of Owners meeting
Council rejected the quote on a majority of votes.

Reporting and Information website

Developed this website at no cost to the strata company.
Provides quick access to important documents

Conflict of Interest and ESM Sale

Researched ownership of ESM and Lync Insurance
Corrected facts to misrepresented rumours that Richardson Strata had taken over ESM
80% ownership through a syndicate of different Strata management businesses through Bestjetty PL
Derrick Kneebone still retains 20% through Bureau PL

Antisocial Behaviour

Trying to get us to correctly use the key fob system and CCTV for identification.
Assist owners to feel safe in their homes
Assist tenant and owners
Ensure everyone has FOB access so noone is having to climb over fences or break gates
Correct mis-identification and rely on facts
To develop effective communication with the Department of Communities for the benefit of everyone, including their tenants.

Levies

We are now faced with $1.3million in debt.
Essential works for the plumbing stacks.
We have major problems financially that should have been taken care of in previous years by building up our reserve fund as the plumbing and Embedded network have been known for years.
We are now faced with $100,000 in bank interest due to lack of planning.

Helping residents

Owners who have been unsuccessful dealing with ESM Strata
Owner who was experiencing significant problems with the building
DOC tenant who was unable to access the building, FOB replacement.
DOC tenant who was mis identified and incorrect facts were reported.
100% attendance at Councillor of Owner meetings, in person except when I had a broken arm (remote access), overseas(remote access).