Date: 20'h December, 2010
RE: 7th Council Meeting of the Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No. 82 under Agenda No. 5.0----Appointment of the Managing Agent.
I,
as the Chairman of the current Management Council, would like to state openly
that I do not
support the Replacement of the current Managing Agent, DTZ. My
decision is made after carefully
taking into considerations all the pros and cons as deliberated below
Pros --- Against the Replacement.
1. DTZ
is a reputable global real estate services Group that provides a full range of
services. The
Team comprises 10,000 Professionals operating through their
global network across 43 countries
with presence in 140 cities dedicated to servicing their clients' real estate needs;
2. DTZ
presently has serviced AIC for more than 15 years delivering their services
with a deep
understanding of AIC needs and a commitment to AIC long term success;
3. DTZ
is frank in their advices taking a stand in their clients' interests, and
relentless in their
delivery as we move from advice to action;
4. Hence,
to maintain stability and continuity within AIC and to keep the Security Staff
morale high,
DTZ should not be replaced;
5. The
supporting staff, the Two Technicians and the Accounting staff, are
knowledgeable and
familiar with their respective functions and truly know the
AIC requirements especially the
"Technical Maintenance";
6. In
case of needs, DTZ can call upon the professional support from its current
large pool of experts
working within the Group;
7. Over
the years, DTZ has not charged AIC any extra professional fees involving some
major
projects;
8. DTZ
current Fees are reasonable and in line with market despite AIC enjoying the
services of a
General Manager level;
9. With
the removal of DTZ, it may create uncertainty and low morale among the Security
Staff
which may lead to some resignations including the Supervisor as the
security guards have close
working relationship with the Technicians over so many years;
10. The working environment in AIC will possibly become
ugly and messy with an entirely New Group
of people taking over the responsibility.
Cons --- For the Replacement
1. Clash of personality between Mr. Lim Hong Leon-,
and some MC Members for very personal
reasons and the way the working
relationship is managed between the MC and the MA. However,
this can be
resolved by removing Mr. Lim while retaining DTZ. Here, we are dealing with an
Institution, and not a particular person. If we have problems with Mr Lim, we
can always request
for a replacement;
2. Lack
of control over the Two Technicians and the Property Executive. This can easily
be improved
by implementing stricter rules or procedures to be mutually discussed and agreed upon;
3. The Two
Technicians are too familiar with each other and tend to cover up for each
other. This also
can be easily resolved by removing One Technician and maybe
replacing him with a more junior
person. This can be discussed with DTZ to improve the operational efficiency.
I
trust all the Members should carefully consider all the Pros and Cons concerning the
Replacement
of DTZ.
We should not be personal in this decision and should decide in the best interests AIC.
Thank you.
Ng
Teck Lea Chairman
