Emergency Meeting - June 21, 2025


Meeting Date: June 21, 2025 emergency
Published: Jun 29, 2025 By Sandae Macalalag

Meeting Attendees

  • Marlon Sacedon
  • Mercy Sacedon
  • Emma Lopez
  • Rey Ollave
  • Breezy Mae Gofredo
  • Carmen Dejos
  • Dolores Arabiana

Time: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Gofredo Residence
Meeting Type: Emergency Meeting

Agenda Items

1. Call to Order

Emergency meeting called to order at 3:00 PM due to urgent infrastructure concerns and upcoming rainy season preparations.

2. Flood Control Infrastructure

Current Situation

  • Recent heavy rains have highlighted drainage deficiencies
  • Immediate action required to prevent property damage
  • Students affected: Difficulty traversing muddy puddles, impacting daily school commute
  • Safety concerns for children and elderly residents
  • Need comprehensive flood control system

Proposed Solutions

  • Implementation of improved drainage system
  • Coordination with local authorities for larger flood mitigation
  • Priority focus on student pathways and main access routes
  • Timeline: Begin work before peak rainy season

3. Canal Infrastructure Planning

Suggested Routes Discussion

Two main options presented:

Option A: Outer Layer - Longer Path, Large Coverage

  • Comprehensive coverage for entire subdivision
  • Higher initial cost but better long-term protection
  • Covers more properties and common areas

Option B: Melindi Route - Shorter, Private

  • Shorter route focusing on critical areas
  • Lower initial investment
  • Limited coverage area

Decision Process

  • Equal Divided Approach: Costs to be shared equally among all lot owners
  • Further technical assessment needed before final route selection
  • Professional drainage consultant to be hired

4. Canal Maintenance Program

”Clean Canal” Initiative

  • Responsibility: 1 assigned section per lot owner
  • Regular maintenance schedule to be established
  • Community participation required for effectiveness
  • Monthly inspection and cleaning protocol

Implementation

  • Lot owners will be assigned specific canal sections
  • Maintenance guidelines to be distributed
  • Penalties for non-compliance to be established

5. Road Infrastructure

Entrance Road Filling

  • Project: Road filling and improvement at subdivision entrance
  • Critical Impact: Students struggling with muddy puddles during daily commute
  • Current road condition creating accessibility issues for all residents
  • Safety hazards for children walking to school
  • Impact on property values and resident convenience

Specifications

  • Complete resurfacing of entrance road
  • Proper drainage integration with canal system
  • Priority: Student pathway improvements for safe school access
  • Timeline: To be completed before rainy season

6. Financial Matters

Monthly Dues Adjustment

  • Effective Date: July 1, 2025
  • New Amount: ₱500 per lot owner per month
  • Previous Amount: [To be specified]

Fund Allocation Discussion

  • Question raised: “Where to put” the additional funds
  • Dedicated infrastructure fund to be established
  • Transparent accounting for all collected dues
  • Monthly financial reports to be provided

Budget Breakdown

  • Flood control projects: 40%
  • Canal maintenance: 30%
  • Road improvements (priority: student pathways): 20%
  • General subdivision maintenance: 10%

7. July Tambak Project

Project Overview

  • Tambak (fill/leveling) work scheduled for July
  • Urgent Priority: Address muddy puddle areas affecting student pathways
  • Coordination with canal and road projects
  • Focus on areas where students have difficulty traversing
  • Timing critical for rainy season preparation and school year

Resource Requirements

  • Equipment: 2 trucks confirmed for material transport
  • Additional heavy equipment may be needed
  • Contractor selection in progress
  • Student Safety: Priority areas to be completed first for safe school access

8. Action Items

  1. Technical Team: Obtain professional drainage assessment within 2 weeks
  2. Treasurer: Prepare detailed budget for new monthly dues structure
  3. Secretary: Distribute canal maintenance assignments to all lot owners
  4. Maintenance Committee: Secure contractors for road filling project
  5. Board: Finalize tambak project timeline and resource allocation
  6. All Members: Prepare for July 1 dues adjustment implementation

Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at 5:30 PM.


Minutes prepared by: Sandae Macalalag
Date of Preparation: June 29, 2025