Minutes

May, 16, 2007
Manor Road United Church
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

DRAFT MINUTES

Attendance
President: Brian Abbey
Directors: Jonathan Colford, Shelley Laskin, Margaret Walker
Member: Charles Iscove
Regrets: Jim Walker, Cheryl Creatore, Ron Lalonde, Paul Newbigging

  1. Welcome and Introductions
    • Quorum was reached at 7:40 p.m.
  2. Agenda and Follow-up items
    • Brian checked with Ellen Macdonald and the Church has brought in a policy not to allow garage sales on their property.
    • Brian suggested that the community could have a garage sale all on the same day and for a nominal fee, SERRA could advertise the sale and the addresses of the participants and make money from the difference between the fee and the classified. In addition, others could donate their profits.
    • There was also a suggestion that one of the real estate agent could do the signage.
    • Brian suggests that it could go in the OWL and see the response - pick June 23rd as the tentative day.
    • As an alternative, Shelley is going to ask to see if we can use Hodgson and get back to Brian.
  3. Minutes of February 23, and April 2007
    • Moved by Margaret with the date adjustment. Seconded by Brian Abbey. Passed.
  4. Treasurer's Report
    • No report was received. Margaret is going to follow-up with Paul Newbigging.
  5. Website Discussion
    • Charles Iscove invited the Board to comment on the mock-up Website.
    • Remove personal e-mails, phone numbers and addresses - leave street name only and add SERRA e-mail addresses, redirected to our personal e-mails
    • Consistent font
    • Add a map with our boundaries
    • Add a "What we can do for you?"
    • For home page - President's message
    • Mission and Values and Objectives of the association
    • Shelley to forward past minutes to March 2005
    • Add Trustees to links as well as other neighbourhood links
    • Add Planning and Development
  6. Committee Reports
    • Minto - No report presented.
    • FoNTRA & CORRA - Ron Lalonde via e-mail reported two critical issues were discussed - a Legal Fund donation request as FoNTRA owes around $1500 for past legal costs; usually we forward money that we receive from Michael Walker's office to help with this request.
    • Shelley to forward Brian the letter for donation to Michael Walker.
    • The Leaside Association is trying to block the demolition of Kelvin Grove Apartment on Bayview (at Millwood). They have applied for heritage status. They had a community meeting last week with 400 people turning out.
    • Brian to contact Leaside for details as it borders our area.
    • Committee of Adjustment - Brian reported nothing of significant local interest to report.
  7. The OWL
    • Jonathan reported that the OWL is about 60% done. He is suggesting a feedback/suggestions and comments section directed to SERRA@southeglinton.com.
    • Charles to send screen shot of new website for the front page.
  8. 1955-1985 Yonge Street
    • Brian attended a Presidents Breakfast Meeting held by Michael Walker. Local issues of concerned were discussed.
    • Brian raised the issue of 1955-1985 Yonge Street (east side of Yonge Street between Millwood Road and Belsize Drive). A proposed redevelopment for a 9 storey stepping down to 6-storey mixed used building. Brian also attended a public meeting on May 15th and will provide a full report at the next meeting.
  9. Other Business and Wrap-up
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