Minutes

Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Manor Road United Church
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

DRAFT MINUTES

Attendance
Present: Brian Abbey, Jonathan Colford, Margaret Walker, Shelley Laskin
Committee members: Matthew Conors
Guests: Donald Elder
Members: Harold Pidduck
Regrets: Cheryl Creatore, Paul Newbigging and Jim Walker

Meeting called to order at 7:06 p.m.

  1. Review the Agenda and Follow-up Actions from Previous Meeting
    • Brian Abbey to follow-up with the group organizing itself against the proposed redevelopment of the public space at Yonge/Eglinton
    • Brian agreed to follow-up and provide information/referral to the Sampson Family re: Committee of Adjustment 374 Manor Rd E
    • Brian to contact Councilor Michael Walker’s office re: ability to provide SERRA with a donation used to pay FoNTRA
  2. Approval of the Minutes - Board Meeting July 16, 2008
    • On a Motion by Shelley Laskin, seconded by Margaret Walker, Minutes approved as amended.
  3. Treasurer’s Report
    • None presented as Paul Newbigging out of the country—Brian will follow-up with Paul to ensure full report is prepared for AGM
  4. AGM Planning
    • AGM is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, September 20th 2008 from
      2:00 – 4-00 p.m.
    • Brian has received confirmation from Caroline Bennett, Josh Matlow, 53rd Division; regrets from Michael Bryant (although someone from his office would be attending) and Michael Walker (Saturday afternoon timing does not fit into schedule)
    • Shelley volunteered to look after the refreshments and Margaret volunteered to help
    • Margaret volunteered for the membership table with Matthew’s help
    • Matthew and Jonathan volunteered to come early to set-up
    • Matthew volunteered to produce signage
    • Shelley would bring copies of agenda, last year’s AGM minutes as well as SERRA By-Laws
    • Brian will contact Paul for copies of Treasurer’s Report
  5. Committee Reports
    • Shelley offered to attend FoNTRA—Brian to contact George Milbrandt to update contact information
    • Brian noted he no longer was receiving electronic copies of the agenda for statutory appeals and would be following up with Grant Monday at City Hall
    • Margaret noted that the final wrap-up meeting for Minto will be on September 24th
  6. Other Business
    • Donald Elder noted that the AGM notice was not up on the website and in the meeting dates section, the date provided was October 20th –Brian to follow-up with Charles to update the website
    • Donald also wondered if donations could be accepted on-line—to be followed up at later date
    • RIO CAN—Margaret agreed to follow-up with spokesperson Laura Lynn re: walkabout meeting and next steps
    • Harold Pidduck complimented the Board on The OWL and reiterated concern over lack of membership
    • Harold also presented the Board with a summary and timeline of actions on the proposal to demolish and re-build at 347 Manor Rd E acknowledging the fact that although SERRA would regard the issue as a strictly local matter, Brian Abbey did agree to help with referral/consultation
Adjournment
Date of the Next Board Meeting