Minutes

April 4, 2006
Manor Road United Church
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

DRAFT MINUTES

Attendance
Chair: Jim Walker
Directors: Jonathan Colford, Cheryl Creatore, Shelley Laskin
Members: Margaret Walker
Regrets: Brian Abbey, Brad Buss, John Holland, Ron Lalonde, Paul Newbigging, Paul Pelton

  1. Agenda
    • Agenda approved as presented.
  2. Minutes of of March 1, 2006
    • On a Motion by Margaret Walker, seconded by Jonathan Colford, Minutes approved.
  3. Follow-up items
    • Jim will follow-up to get contact information for John Holland and Paul Newbigging and get back to Shelley laskin NOTE: See attached update.
  4. Treasurer's Report
    • No report was received.
    • Jim will follow-up with Paul Newbigging.
  5. Spring OWL
    • Shelley Laskin will forward the information received from Trustee Josh Matlow, Hodgson Sr PS Landscaping Project and from the "Field of Dreams" Project to Paul Pelton.
    • Jim will follow-up with John Holland will write FONTRA report on two Bills for the Spring OWL.
    • Shelley Laskin will forward PDF sketch of Hodgson regarding landscaping Project
    • Brian Abbey will write article on Bill 124 and its implication on Building Permit/Code and Committee of Adjustment.
    • Jim will follow-up with Ron Lalonde on the commitment to write the article on "Why I joined SERRA" and value proposition.
    • Include announcement on Garage Sale/Book Swap and potential description of fundraising initiatives - Brad has volunteered his garage and will do pick-ups for it-as of mid April.
  6. Garage Sale and Book Exchange
    • Potential Garage Sale at Manor Rd United Church for May 27th or Book Exchange or Garage Sale attached to Maurice Cody PS Fun Fair on June 3rd.
    • Jim will follow-up with Paul regarding the venue options and get back to the Board-the Board prefers June 3rd if Cody will advertise our event.
    • Jonathan will confirm advertising for the local papers if we know by the 21st of the month for the community calendar.
  7. Committee Reports
    • FONTRA & CORRA
      • No Report.
    • Minto Construction Liaison Group Report from Margaret Walker
      • Section 37 funding is now resolved and settled-13 suites at 263 Russell Hill Road for seniors affordable housing.
      • Next meeting is later this month.
    • Committee of Adjustment
      • No Report.
  8. Updating the Website
    • Brad reported that he will commit to updating the website information by the end of the month.
  9. Other Business
    • Michael Walker has sent around a survey and it is on his website.
    • Michael Walker has sent around a notice of motion on a new assessment plan based on the California Model that changes the value of the property upon the sale of the property.
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