Attendees:

• John Gushing
• Linda Hockey
• David Rowat
• Pete LaBerge
• Eileen Steubing
• Donna Hampson
• Mary Gelston
• Don LaBelle
• Rick Rodger
• Terry Dennison
• Mary Weisman
• Fred McLennan
• Rick Green
• Art Mountain, chair.

Minutes of the March 7th general meeting were read and adopted. Positions: each member present stated which positions they prefered. After discussion, there was consensus on the following:
Vice-Pres. Membership: Fred McLennan
Vice-Pres. Transport: Terry Dennison
Vice-Pres. Com.Fac.Plan: Linda Hockey
Treasurer: John Gushing
Secretary: Rick Green
Dir.Condominium liaison: Eileen Steubing
Dir.,Soc.Svcs & Community Liaison: Mary Gelston
Dir.,Recreational Planning: Pete Laberge
Dir.,Recreational Services: Donna Hampson
Dir.,Transportation Planning: David Rowat
Dir.,Transportation Services: E.LaBlanc
Dir.,Major Devel.Projects: Rick Rodger
Dir., PR & Communications: Don LaBelle
Dir.,without portfolio: Mary Weisman

Treasury There was a motion to record new signing officers at the Bank of Montreal, in accordance with existing Bylaws m/s LaBelle, LaBerge carried. There was a second motion to transfer the account to the community Bank (Band of Nova Scotia) m/s LaBelle, Dennison : Carried.

Committees: The President suggested Vice Presidents should meet with those having common interests to determine who is to do what within their areas of interest. He suggested a list of paid up members should be established, and had some background material to be distributed.

Association Year: After discussion, it was agreed without motion that the Association year end would be March 31st.

Other business
T Dennison is to check By Laws for some changes to be recommended, including the year end date.
A Mountain suggested the name be incorporated for legal recognition as an entity, in event of appearance at OMB,and so that an individual can act officially for the Association instead of as a private citizen. T Dennison pointed out that Directors can become more liable in some areas – eg wages. Motion made to verify that the name is acceptable and to proceed with incorporation m/s Rowat, Gelston – carried.
M Weisman reported that Riverside S. President would like to get together with us.Relationships poor in the past, hope to improve.
future meetings were discussed. It was agreed this Executive should meet monthly, preferably on Mondays. April 23rd at the R B Curry School Library is to be the next meeting.
R Green asked if the Association would request a formal tennis club operation in the area, or should he do so as a private citizen if the Association was not ready, in view of the time element. It was decided the Association would follow up on this.
J.Gushing noted involvement with cub groups, who may be responsive to a request for future flyer delivery. A letter to Group Commander Ken Olinek is needed.
It was suggested that the Association might originate an approach re Operation Identification in the area.
It was suggested that enquiries be made about the creation of a community notice board in the shopping centre area.T. Dennison to follow up.
Possibility of creating ajoint community newspaper together with South Keys and Riverside South was discussed, but no action decided upon.

Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10.10 pm on a motion by D. Rowat.

Attendees:

• Bill Henry
• Mary Wiseman
• Natalie McPhee
• Patrick Green
• about 100 residents of the area.

Called by the Western Community Association at R Byrns Curry School. The meeting was called to order at 7.45 p.m. with Elspeth Menendez in the chair. Rick Green agreed to act as secretary to the meeting, and in that capacity read the minutes of the last previous meeting.

Minutes: Some questions regarding business arising from minutes were deferred until later. A resident of the Quarry area complained of non-receipt of a flyer. It was explained that they were delivered in bulk to a resident of the area for distribution. Motion to accept minutes was made by Mr.Kalil, seconded Mrs.Coutts, carried.

Treasurer’s Report: Bill Henry reported that there had been no activity in the bank account since the last meeting, and the balance stood at $155.61, but an account for the flyers of $45.69 was now outstanding. In response to a question, he explained that the funds came from dues of $2 per family paid in previous years.

Roads/Transportation Report: In presenting a report for this committee, Mary Wiseman touched on: McCarthy Road/Riverside South (problems diminishing), McCarthy Road South, Plante, Hunt Club Road, Hunt Club/Knoxdale Arterial, Inner Ring Road proposal, Bus routings, and in response to varied questions, gave some information on Cahill, McCarthy Rd., and the Airport Parkway.

Parks and Recreation: Natalie McPhee reported on recent developments and plans, with some background information as necessary.
this spring, plans for a tot-lot at R.Byrns Curry
No community centre in area, supposed to share schools according to P&R Dept.,but few schools built to date and only an elementary school addition a possibility.
Plans for major activity centre (day care, library, arena, pool etc.) but we oppose South Keys area regarding location. We want beside Bank Street, they want it in Gloucester Township.
City requires developer to bring parks”up to standard” but the city has no standards, therefore developers do as little as possible.
Kids were consulted for park ideas, but city consultant would not accept proposals made.
There were several questions and comments from the floor – in particular: Wintario funds (Not available at the moment) School lands if schools not forthcoming (board must offer first to other school boards, then the Province, then the municipality before offering for sale by tender.

Bylaws & Constitution: Art Mountain reported on By-Laws passed in 1977, and recommended consideration of a change of name to more accurately reflect the area. After discussion it was moved that Subject to constitutionally acceptable adjustments being made the name of this Association be changed to “Hunt Club Community Association”. Proposal moved by Doug Steubing, seconded by John McLean and it was carried unanimously.

President’s Report: Bill Henry, acting as interim president gave a brief report and thanked Mary Wiseman, Art Mountain and Natalie McPhee for their untiring efforts, but asked for much greater participation from the community.

Election of Officers: There having been no nominating committee, Elspeth Menendez and Jeff Hampson were appointed scrutineers, and nominations from the floor were invited, including self nominations. The following were nominated:
Art Mountain – President by acclamation. All other posts, by constitution, were nominated together with provision for up to 14 other directors who would decide on positions between themselves. Nominated : David Rowat, Mary Wiseman, Eileen Stuebing, Rick Green, John Gushing, Donna Hampson, Don Labelle, Pete Laberge, Mary Gelston, Fred McLennan, Terry Dennison, Rick Rodger, Linda Hockey, Edgar LaBlanc, all by acclamation. The meeting was then turned over to the new President.

Other Business: Rick Green reported on a resident gaining a reduction in tax assessment due to a large hydro box being located in his back yard, and advised others they can now use the precedent for similar appeals. Points from the floor (speakers did not identify themselves)
Why did stop signs disappear at Uplands/Paul Anka as this is getting quite busy and dangerous?
Are lights coming at McCarthy and Cahill ?
A community bulletin board within the shopping centre was proposed.
A light or crosswalk on McCarthy near the shopping centre was requested.
area should become involved with Operation Identification and Block Parents

There being no further business, it was decided to hold an Executive Meeting on Wednesday March 14th, 8 pm, at the condomunium community centre, and the meeting then adjourned to allow those present to become acquainted and to view exhibits.