What if I am locked out?

I am locked out and have no key!

I have heard this several times. That's condo normal.

Here a few ways to keep this frustrating moment from happening. 

Get a lock box. These are great especially if you are away and need to allow someone entry. Amazon has several models, $15-$30.

Two types: Wall mount and Doorknob hanger. You can buy these at Amazon. Some folks hang the hanger type on their storage closet.

Write the combination down in a place that you will remember.

Get a magnetic "Hide-A-Key". Put your house key in it and attach it under your car. (not in your car.) or some other hiding spot. 

Find a trustworthy full-time neighbor. 

Any other ideas?

How about those Keys?

Dear Neighbors,

As you know, the Association has been asking for unit keys for the past two years. I want to thank all of you that have responded.  We started last year with 45 missing keys. As of August 29, we only need 7 more unit keys to be 100% compliant.

If you have not been contacted, you may assume that there is a key for your unit in the lockbox.

Why do we need your keys? There are two basic reasons.

Emergency access: Medical access or equipment failure. There have been three incidents of water damage in the past two years when management could not access units where a water was flowing out of control. Simply put, no one was home and no key was in the lockbox.

Inspections: Every year in November, an annual fire inspection is conducted. The inspection requires access to every unit. Strobe/sounders and all sprinkler heads are checked. Units that are inaccessible are listed in a deficiency report. The Association pays for return visits to all inaccessible units.

How are the keys secured?

Each building has a lockbox in a closet with a dead bolt. They are now stored in an orderly fashion and tagged. These lockboxes have been recently organized to reduce the possibility of loss.

BEFORE

AFTER organized by floor

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Are you set up to pay your condo fees?

October 1 is approaching.

Don't play "Beat the Clock" with your assessment payment.

Have you set up your account with Premier Management?

This is the link, https://home.pcam.net/public 

1. Set up your login. Use Email address
2. Use the sign-up link if you haven't already established a login.
3. You can set up autopay (automatic recurring payments) directly in your Vantaca Home portal. Here’s how to do it:  AutoPay will pay your bill when it is due and adjust the amount if the assessment changes.  (Recurring payment will not adjust.)

How to Set Up Autopay

1. From Home**, click on **Payments** in the left menu.

2. In the Payments section, look for options like

**Auto-Draft**, **Recurring Payment**, or **Set Up Autopay**.

3. Follow the prompts to:

   - Add your preferred payment method (bank account or credit/debit card)

   - Choose the amount and frequency (usually monthly or quarterly)

   - Confirm and save your autopay settings

 **Important Tips:**

- Make sure your payment method is up to date to avoid missed payments.

- You can review, edit, or cancel your autopay settings anytime from the same Payments section.

Checks for your association should be made payable to:

Windswept Condominium Association 

c/o Premier Community Association Management, LLC

and mailed to: PO Box 97972,  Las Vegas, NV 89193-7972

Be sure to include your account number on the check for proper credit.

If you have any trouble setting this up, contact PCAM. 

Need Assistance?

Our team is here to help. Please contact Premier Community Association Management using the information below.

Phone: 302-644-2752

Matthew Yakshe Email: myakshe@pcam.net

NOT RECYCLE!

Nice Try.  

NO PLASTIC bags in the recycle bin. Empty the bag. 

The plastic bag goes into the trash dumpster.

Recycle poster

Are you protected from Fire?

Expired Smoke Alarms

Smoke alarms save lives. Protect yourself and your neighbors.

Several owners have still not replaced their EXPIRED smoke alarms. 

During our November Fire inspection, Unit Owners will be cited for non-code compliant smoke alarms. The current code also requires Carbon Monoxide Sensors.

This is what a non-compliant smoke alarm looks like. They have a 9-volt battery compartment. The newer smoke alarm units have a 10-year battery and do not have a sliding cover. If you remove the alarm device, you will see its date stamp.

The Firex smoke alarm shown is stamped "2006 SEP 18".

9 volt battery compartment on Expired Smoke Alarm

Most Electricians are familiar with the Current Code and make certain of compliance. 

The Money Saving Trend Continues. CHA-CHA- CHING!

 Windswept Electric bills continue going down. 

Year -over- Year savings = $12,606.46

WHY?

~ Monthly review of consumption = looking for anomalies

~ Thermostat control of setpoints -(Cooling 76 degrees)

~ Elevator Operation change - Holding last floor- click here for more

~ Improved heating thermostat controls in the Data Rooms and Sprinkler Closets - Effective starting in November

Going Down? Going Up?

 Elevator Operation: Our elevators used to return to the lobby level after each assent. Most of the electric demand is for powering the lift. A valve opens to bleed the hydraulic fluid. So, "going down" is virtually a free ride.

On May 13, our elevator technician modified the sequential programs. The change will cause the elevator to stay at the floor last serviced. The cab will not return to the lobby unless called. This change has saved electricity by eliminating unnecessary ascents. Most residents say elevator waiting times have been reduced. 

Cha-Ching!

Energy Management, Utility Closet Thermostats, Cha-Ching!

Many owners are unaware of our Utility Closets.
Each building has 4 closets.

• Sprinkler Room
• Data Room
• Elevator
• HVAC

The Sprinkler Rooms and Data Rooms are heated with electric baseboards. Each house water pipes. The electric baseboards had insufficient controls, thusly overheating the closets.
Critical Peake' electricians installed 23 thermostats on Wednesday, August 6.


New Thermostat connected to baseboard




High-Low Thermometer

Two for each building plus one for the Pump House.
This should positively impact our electric cost during the heating months. 

The T-stats are set to 45 degrees. This will protect the water pipes and electronic equipment in the rooms without wastefully overheating.
Several High-Low Thermometers are in place to monitor temperatures.

Cha-Ching!

The financial benefits should begin to show in November.