ASOCIACIÓN DE VECINOS SIERRA DE ALTEA - DIRECTORS MEETING. Website: www.avsa.tigbos.com email: avsavecinos@gmail.com No AGENDA

Minutes of Committee Members Meeting Altea la Vella 03 October 2022. The Meeting took place at the Golf and Country Club, Altea la Vieja at 11.30, attended by the members of the committee: Present were: Annette Eberhardt, Anne Vandeborne, Ellis de Jong, Wolfgang Fischer. Apologies for absence: Jerry Gomis, Toni Canet, Angela Herran, Lisa Andretti, Nellie Lozano, Willem v Oorde, Miguel Devesa, Richard kent, Pedro Lozano, Manuel Larana. The meeting was conducted in English. The minutes were taken by the president in shorthand and subsequently written up by W v Oorde. 1. Minutes of Meeting of 5th September 2022 were approved 2. Treasurer’s Report: a. Current Account: b. It was reported that 32 members had not yet paid the annual charge for use of the buzones for 2022. The total outstanding amount is (32 * 30 Euro + 32 * 5 Euro late payment fee) = 1.120- Euro. 3. Secretary’s Report: a. There are currently 324 members. 4. Neighbourhood Watch and website. Website: Terry, our webmaster, has made modifications and improvements to our webpage. Ellis will also supply additional input regarding the NHW activities/update. Our thanks to both of them. NHW: Ellis informed the committee that there had been a reduction in reported break-ins during the previous month. Nevertheless, there was still much concern regarding the issue. One of the residents had shown some initiative by creating a sign that in the meantime has been ordered more than 100 times. Unit price is 20 Euros. The signs are made from iron and clearly indicate to all porential thieves that the area is under constant video surveillance, with simultaneous warning to residents of suspicious activities via a group WhatsApp.The signs are placed at the entrance of individual properties. Ellis also advised the committee that there was still no progress on the issue of street cameras, a long-standing saga. Maria Lavios had been contacted and will be contacted again. It was suggested that the recent fiesta period may be the current cause of delay. 5. Instancias: No new instancias to report. Annette stated that she had in the meantime received the “Instancia folder” from Wolfgang, who had announced his decision to leave the committee, thereby requiring a handover of official documentation. Annette informed the committee that she is also now in possession of a file containing historic “Subscriptions paid to the Association” – a so called “Secretary’s folder”, as well as a file containing email exchanges and sundry information - a “President’s folder”. Annette reminded the committee that it would now be necessary for a committee member to take on the role of Instancia Coordinator. 6. Other points: a) Neighbourhood cats: As Nellie was not present at the meeting, an update on the status of the Neighbourhood Cat program was necessarily postponed to the following meeting. b) Wine tasting event to be held in November/December. Tapas included, with associated c) AGM 25th November - several points raised and discussed - in no particular order of importance: a. Invitations to be sent out on 9th November b. 4 committee members departing, or already departed – Toni, Wolfgang, Miguel, Boudewijn. c. Urlissa Association president to be invited d. Manuel to prepare and give presentation on fire hazards/precautions. e. Catering: I glass of cava per person upon arrival. At end of formal meeting , and similar to last year, 3 * tapas plus wine and water will be provided. Annette discussing with Sidhu and expecting shortly a price estimate. f. Powerpoint presentation to be amended/updated. And new fotos required - viz. the summer party – to send to Wolfgang g. Updated members list to be provided to Wolfgang h. A paragraph on the Monday afternoon sessions (noting discounts available on the daily menus) to be sent to Wolfgang. i. Enquire whether Pascale and Rudi?? can assume the role of Instancia Coordinator j. Ditto - Jim Standen d) On the subject of the buzones (post boxes) it was noted that we had been advised that the Association has the right of use of the location and that the owners would need to cover the costs of any change. e) Still required - a quote from Paco Alcaraz (Gestor) for accounting and tax related services. (Both points d and e are carried over from September meeting). Next meeting – November 7 Meeting ended 13.00 WvO – October 20th 2022