Minutes

June 28, 2006
Manor Road United Church
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

DRAFT MINUTES

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

  1. Guest Presentation
    • George Belza, Development Consultant representing Cresford Developments and Dan Casey, Principle re: Merton/Yonge proposed development S.E. corner (old Milne Oil site).
    • Informed SERRA that he has met with other ratepayer associations in the hopes of engaging community in the early stages of the project on what should go on the site; he made it clear, however, that thy would be moving ahead with 9-10X coverage.
    • He presented a series of alternative designs ranging from 2 towers, 25 and 17 stories high through a base of 7 stories with a tower of 27 stories and variations between.
    • The city plan calls for mixed site-they are proposing retail on the bottom floors with condo units above.
    • Oriole Park RR was not interested; Deer Park RR seemed interested in further discussions; has yet to talk with Brentwood Towers Residents' Association.
    • Councilor Walker was not supportive.
    • There was a consensus expressed by SERRA Board members present that we, too, were not supportive of engaging in discussion if ultimate development would be 9-10 X density.
  2. Agenda
    • Agenda approved as presented.
    • Resignation of Paul Pelton accepted (moved out of area).
  3. Minutes of of May 17, 2006
    • On a Motion by Jim Walker, seconded by Jonathan Colford, Minutes approved.
  4. Treasurer's Report
    • Jim presented the report on behalf of Paul Newbigging. Balances are as follows:
      • Legal Fund $1853.24.
      • Operating $2125.11 (outstanding bill payable to Paul's Reliable).
    • On a Motion by Jim Walker, seconded by Cheryl Creatore, Report received.
  5. Report on Garage Sale
    • All expressed appreciation to Maurice Cody for allowing us to have the garage sale on-site during their Fun Fair on June 3rd, and that we would like to do it again!
    • On a Motion by Shelley Laskin, seconded by Cheryle Creatore, a cheque for $42.10 (representing approximately 10% of sales) will be sent to Maurice Cody P.S.
  6. Membership
    • Margaret reported that she would update the membership list (the OWL was distributed by Paul's Reliable the end of May).
  7. AGM
    • It was decided to target the AGM for October 11th.
    • Jim would confirm if the church was available and Shelley would confirm if Hodgson was available.
    • Shelley would draft a flyer for approval at the next meeting and invite the guests (MP Carolyn Bennett, MPP Michael Bryant, Councilor Michael Walker, Trustee Josh Matlow and Sgt Kuck from 53rd Division) to hold the date.
  8. Committee Reports
    • FONTRA & CORRA
      • No Report.
    • Minto Construction Liaison Group Report from Margaret Walker
      • Margaret went to two meetings on April 20 and June 15th on our behalf.
      • No new news to report.
    • Committee of Adjustment
      • Brian continues to monitor the agendas and will attend if necessary.
  9. Updating the Website
    • Postponed discussion to next meeting when Brad could attend.
Adjournment

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