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Now that the last snow is behind us, the debris from what were still garden lamps last year are scattered all over the grounds, giving it a post-apocalyptic and neglected look that matches the presence of graffiti, cigarette butts, and mud. The administration tells us that decisions about suppliers are made in Ottawa, so they cannot decide whether or not to take them back next year. We are assured that very serious warnings have been given, however - which seems to indicate that they will have another chance to destroy the new lamps supposed to replace these.

Given the lack of parking spaces, the tractor and related equipment should be placed elsewhere

The CLR asked the Rockhill administration why the employee sent to pick up the lamp post that was knocked over on the path and crushed by the snowplow, left its lamp a few steps away on the path, and did not bother to pick up other lamp posts that were dangerously leaning. The administration had not followed up and was surprised by this blatant lack of judgment, and promised to discuss this with the maintenance department.

The snow has melted, but the broken lampposts continue to lie abandonned on the ground. We must conclude that either no one is checking the condition of the grounds, or there are no instructions to pick up broken things, let alone repair them.

The lampposts broken during snow removal are still not repaired or even collected, despite being in pieces and with exposed electrical wires.

Lamp holding on by electric wire

Lamp on the ground, its parts next to it

Lampe torn off base and with wires apparent

The fines seem to have dealt with illegally parked cars along the road, as well as those unauthorized for the limited visitor parking spaces.

However, a large snow blower consistently occupies 2 visitor spaces. Given the challenging situation due to the very limited visitor parking spaces, the Rockhill administration should park this vehicle elsewhere instead of reducing the availability of this service.

The contractor retained last year must either be controlled or replaced. In addition to the safety risks for residents due to negligent snow removal in driveways and outdoor parking areas, snow removal has been particularly problematic since last year.

• Salt must be systematically spread over the entire surface of the paved areas, both for everyone's safety and for the right of access to common areas and the enjoyment of rented spaces.
• Snow removal must be done in a way that ensures the safety of tenants:

The Property Manager claims to have observed the poor work done by this contractor last winter; he received multiple complaints from tenants. He met with the contractor to discuss the requirements for snow removal. He mentioned that breaking a contract was difficult, there needed to be a progression in reprimands, and due to complaints about the quality of work and a new action and control plan being decided, if the work is unsatisfactory this winter, the contract will not be renewed.

8 Jan 2024: the work in the last removal was done better, this problem seems resolved for the moment.

14 Jan 2024: we noticed that the work is as badly done as before, so this problem is still ongoing.