The extreme cold in mid-January and a rate increase that began in April combined to make the most recent electric bill a doozy for many people in Co-Mo country. This electric cooperative covers about 2,300 square miles in central Missouri and includes most of the west side of the lake. “This is the first winter with the new rate, but it was really the extreme cold that made bills go up so much,” Co-Mo Electric Cooperative spokesman John Agliata said. “While it’s difficult to determine average user, we did see some houses that, in December, used about 2,900 kWh (kilowatt hours). In January, they went up to about 5,700 kWh — so the usage nearly doubled.” Overall, Co-Mo saw a big increase in its total electrical consumption compared to last year. The total megawatt hours in January 2009 peaked at 129.273, according to Agliata. With just a few days left in January 2010, Agliata said usage peaked at 143.1 mWh on Jan. 10 amidst the below zero temperatures. Not only did total the peak usage jump 10.7 percent, Co-Mo’s usage this month stayed above the old peak of 129 for four to five days, according to Agliata. Co-Mo Electric buys its electricity from Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. in Springfield, Mo., which is owned by and provides wholesale power to six regional and 51 local electric cooperative systems in Missouri, northeast Oklahoma and southeast Iowa serving more than 850,000 customers. Agliata said AECI also saw an increased demand during this time.
About the rates For single phase residential 100 kVa and under (The category in which most homes fall) New rate, which was effective April 1, 2009 All kWh at 7.75¢ and a $25 availability charge Old rate for single phase residential 100 kVa and under All kWh at 7.7¢ for the first 1,500 kilowatts, then at 6.65¢ above 1,500 and a $19 availability charge Co-Mo has no rate increase planned in 2010, according to Agliata.
What is the availability charge? Now $25, this monthly fee represents the fixed costs for service including: • Cost to present a bill each month • Expenses to keep trees and brush away from lines and meters • Maintenance on poles, lines and other equipment
1st QUARTER 2010 DUES ASSESSMENTS SENT
First Quarter 2010 Assessments are due on:
January 1, 2010 and are delinquent after January 10, 2010.
Accounts that remain unpaid after January 10, 2009 will be charged a late fee of $15.00 and interest at the rate of 1.5% per month.
Please include your unit number on your check for proper credit to your account and mail to:
Port Royale
96 Port Royale Drive
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
This quarter 29 of 51 statements where sent out via email, if you would like to receive your statement via email click on:
Bill Hopes Condo 94 - 4D, Marty O'Connor Condo 116 - 4C and Lisa Stumpf Condo 64 - 3C where elected to serve a 2 year terms on the Port Royale Board. Also on the board are Jim Alspaugh and Jack Brown each with one year remaining.
A special Thank You to Judy Stites and Rosemary Garcia who have served on the board for the last two years.
The 2010 Budget was also approved
Water Turned OFF
The water will be Turned off all day on Wednesday November 4th.
They will start about 8:00 AM and the water will be turned off all day .
Estimated time that the water will be back on is 5:00 PM, they will not leave until water is back on.
Painter completes Lake Side Posts
As of 8/26/09 the painter has completed painting the lake side post of all three buildings.
After an Equipment Delay
Painter has Started Painting
Painting was delayed because of an equipment problems with the lift. It has been fixed and if all goes well and the weather cooperates he should be done in the next three weeks.
If you need paint or want your deck painted see below.
This offer will expire when he is completed with all the posts.
RACCOONS ON THE DOCKS
Raccons have been spotted on Dock 4 and we assume that they are probably going on all of the docks. Pest Control will be putting traps on all four dock on Friday July 24th and they will remain until we are sure that they have all been removed. Shawn will be checking boats for loose covers and watching for any signs of raccoons. Please do not move any of the traps and do not touch them if there is a raccon in one of the traps. Pest Control will be checking traps daily. It is recomended that you don't leave any food or anything that may draw raccons onto your boat.
Charter Internet Modem Remains with Condo.
If you sell your condo and move, please leave the Charter Internet modem in the condo. The Modems are the property of Port Royale. If you take it, you will be billed for the modem, and all expenses to have a new one installed.
Private Pool Parties at Port Royale
The private pool party that happened over Memorial Weekend has generated a lot of discussion among the homeowners. We haven't had a lot of requests for a private party at the pool, but we thought it would be good to get some rules established before this comes up again. Please keep in mind these rules are for private pool parties and not those that are impromptu.
.
1. The Board needs to be notified 2 weeks prior to the date of the party.
2. The Board will confirm back to the organizer that the date is okay.
3. The pool party announcement will be placed on the web site so that the other homeowners will be notified.
3. The party can start no earlier than 7:00pm and must be done by 11:00pm (the normal time to close the pool).
4. The pool will not be closed to other homeowners during the time of the party.
5. Half of the tables and chairs need to be left for other homeowners during the party.
6. The pool area needs to be cleaned up completely at the end of the party.
Thank you for your cooperation.
The Board:
Judy Stites
Jim Alspaugh
Marty O'Connor
Rosemary Garcia
Jack Brown
Fireworks
A reminder that fireworks are not permitted anywhere on Port Royale Property.Please do not ignite fireworks on the roads, parking lots, garages, grassy areas, sidewalks, seawall or docks.Thank you!
Crawford's Take Over Port Royale Maintenance
L to R: Gary Crawford, Shawn Crawford
As of April 18th Shawn and Gary Crawford will be responsible for Port Royale Maintenance.
Shawn will be the primary person at Port Royale and Gary will be his backup.
They are also responsible for the Maintenance at Cape Royale.
If you have problem with maintenance or see thing that you think need to be done,
Please contact the Port Royale Board at email address:
As we go thru this transition to a New Maintenance Crew
The Port Royale Board would like to be made aware
of all problems and concerns that you have as homeowners.
The Board will take all of your concerns into consideration
as they set the work direction and priorities for Shawn and Gary.
Thank You, for Your Support
The Port Royale Board
INSURANCE
Do you have enough insurance for your condo?
The Port Royale condos are over 5 years old and we have had several claims for water damage. We have had repairs for less than $100 and claims for as much as $3,337.88, $22,803.56 and one for $80,000.00 plus. These claims are for mitigation, demo, mold remediation, and reconstruction. One of these claims was covered by the associations insurance, because it was a common wall problem. The other claims were problem that the home owners are responsible for. These estimates do not include claims for personal property. All homeowner should have enough insurance to cover studs in including all your upgrades. Our Insurance Agents recommends that you have a minimum of $60,000.00 to $75,000.00 in Real Property Insurance coverage, plus make sure you have enough insurance to cover your Personnel Contents of your condo. Please check with you Insurance Agent and make sure you have enough insurance.
Send copy of Insurance Declarations Page
The Port Royale By-laws require that you provide the Association with proof of insurance.
8.4.2. Any Unit Owner who obtains individual insurance policies covering any portion of the Property, other than: (a) personal property belonging to such Owner; or (b) the individual Unit of such Owner, shall be required to file a copy of such individual policy or policies with the Association within thirty (30) days after purchase of such insurance.
Please call your agent and have them send a copy of your Declarations Page to:
RACCOONS ON THE DOCKS
and watching for any signs of raccoons. Please do not move any of the traps and do not touch them if there is a raccon in one of the traps. Pest Control will be checking traps daily. It is recomended that you don't leave any food or anything that may draw raccons onto your boat.
