Attendees:

• Brian Wade, President
• Sue McCarthy, Vice President
• Peter Foulger, Treasurer
• Peter Brimacombe, Secretary
• Christine Johnson, Past President
• Lynette Joseph-Sankey
• Marilyn Koch
• Abiodun Mosuro
• John Sankey
• Riley Brockington, Councillor
• Catherine Abidemi Adeagbo
• John Adeyemi
• Denyse Baizana
• Celsa Barnhardt
• Lucy Belanger
• Phil Belanger
• Christine Burton
• May Douba
• Gaelen Hart
• Claudette Hudson
• Dora Joseph
• Alexis Kabanda
• Melissa MacIsaac
• Marwan Nahal
• Mike Petryk
• France Picard
• Ben Reichart
• John Reid
• Sophie Reussner-Pazur
• David Rybak
• Brent Scollie
• Barb Shea
• David Stuart
• Ijeoma Udechukwu
• Carol Ann Walker
• Alice Wong

Brian Wade: Presented the agenda and asked for approval. Approved as amended.

Brian Wade: Asked for approval of the June minutes. Approved

Community Garden
The Community Garden is proposed to be located in Cahill Park. The project is the result of numerous discussions of the Hunt Club Community Association’s (HCCA) monthly public meetings over the past four years. The HCCA approved the project, subject to negotiations with Just Food and Carleton Condominium Corporation #143 (CCC #143) for water. CCC #143 approved the provision of water with water charges to be paid entirely by the Community Garden. All discussions at the HCCA regular public meetings regarding this project were noted in the minutes and the quarterly newsletters. The newsletters were hand delivered to over 3,000 homes. The minutes and the newsletters are published on the website at hunt-club.ca.

Christine Burton, Coordinator of the Garden Network, presented an overview of community gardens in the city. They are a positive contribution – people come together to raise food. There are formal agreements that must be in place, such as water charges would be entirely paid by the community garden.

The pdf file, Proposed Community Garden in Cahill Park is attached. It provides more details.

A number of condo owners from CCC #143 were present at the meeting. They indicated their condo board had not informed them of the commitment to provide water to the community garden. They agreed they should express their concerns to the condo board. Some of the condo owners were opposed to the project. They expressed concern that rabbits would be attracted to the community garden and the possibility that coyotes would come to hunt them. They also expressed concern about the potential for vandalism, increased traffic on Cahill Drive and reduced privacy. Most of the meeting was spent discussing the project.

John Sankey is a former President of the HCCA. Although he offered to mediate between the condo owners and Just Foods, the condo owners felt this was premature. Consequently, Peter Foulger withdrew his motion to have John Sankey appointed as mediator.

Cahill Park – Tree Canada’s National Tree Day
Mike Petryk, Program Manager for Tree Canada, presented a proposal to plant 200 trees in Cahill Park. In the Park, there’s a lot of buckthorn. Some of it would be cut down and new trees planted. It was pointed out that, in densely populated urban settings, it’s important to be able to see. We don’t need more hiding spots. Mike Petryk said he could pull back.

Councillor’s Report
Riley Brockington: Presented the Councillor’s Report. Items:
1026-1054 Hunt Club Road – Claridge Seniors Residence: construction is underway.
Taggart Development – Riverside and Hunt Club: Riverside is at capacity at this spot. As part of the zoning bylaw amendment application, approved by Council, Riley was successful is getting the intersection assessed for safety issues. The assessment is slated to commence later in September. Next stage for the development is for Taggart to file a site plan.
Official Plan Review: five key themes: growth, mobility, neighbourhoods, natural systems and economic development
Rental Housing Regulatory Review: City of Ottawa will conduct a review of the regulations governing private sector rental properties.
Confederation Line: will be open Saturday September 14. 13 stations from Tunney’s Pasture to Blair Station. Existing buses will run in parallel, until October 6.
Naming of the Airport Parkway Pedestrian Bridge: The proposal is The Juno Beach Memorial Bridge.
Paul Landry Park: The gravity swing was reinstalled.
3225 Uplands Drive – Ottawa Community Housing Ashgrove: the driveway entrance will be widened.
Hunt Club Road Paving: Work is almost finished.
McCarthy Road Paving: The stretch on the bend has been paved with anti-skid paving. Safety of this stretch, is still of concern.
Riverside Drive Paving: This could potentially be done next year but it has to be coordinated with the replacement of the two bridges on Hogs Back.
New Chief of Police: Peter Sloly is the new Chief of Police.
Older Adult Summit: He will be hosting an Older Adult Summit on Friday, October 4 at 08:30 at the Community Centre.

Treasurer’s Report
Peter Foulger: Presented the Treasurer’s Report. It is presented as an appendix.

Motion: To accept the Treasurer’s Report. Moved by Brent Scollie, seconded by Ijeoma Udechukwu, carried

Next meeting: Monday October 7 at 19:00

Appendix
HCCA Treasurers Report by Peter Foulger
August 2019 summary for the 9 Sept 2019 Meeting
Desjardins charged the $2.95 monthly fee.
Sub-accounts:
Activity:
Sponsorships of $500 from Dr.McCullough and Desjardins for the Fall Festival were deposited.

Balances:
Garden Fund $ 1,500.00
Fall Festival Fund $ 1,132.00
Art Club Fund $ 160.91
The Parks People $ 156.01
Balance Sub-accounts $ 2,948.92

Members Surplus
Balance as of 1 August 2019 $ 6,527.98
Year to date receipts, HCCO $ 0.00
Year to date expenses, HCCO $ 2.95
Increase/(decrease) for year, HCCO $ (2.95)
Member's surplus, HCCO $ 6,525.03
Total funds (Members surplus + funds) $ 9,473.95
Reconciliation: 
Desjardins account $ 9,463.95
Desjardins share $ 10.00
Other $ 0.00

Total all funds $ 9,473.95

Receivables & Liabilities:
We are owed one $110 sponsorship for September.

Attendees:

• Brian Wade, President
• Sue McCarthy, Vice President
• Peter Foulger, Treasurer
• Peter Brimacombe, Secretary
• Christine Johnson, Past-President
• Lynette Joseph-Sankey
• Marilyn Koch
• Dianne Nahal
• Kristy Nystrom
• John Sankey
• Riley Brockington, Councillor
• John Adeyemi
• May Douba
• Al Gullon
• Claudette Hudson
• Dora Joseph
• Tania Mushka
• Marwan Nahal
• John Reid
• Barb Shea
• Ijeoma Udechukwu

Brian Wade: Presented the agenda and asked for approval. Approved

Brian Wade: Asked for approval of the May minutes. Approved

Peter Foulger: Presented the Treasurer’s Report. It is presented as an appendix.

Motion: To approve payment of three items:

Moved by Peter Foulger, seconded by Al Gullon, carried.

Councillor’s Report:

Riley Brockington presented the Councillor’s Report. Items:
Claridge, on Hunt Club Road: construction ongoing
Taggart, on Riverside Drive: no site plan application
New Director of the Community Centre: Jennifer Cunningham
The Confederation Line is scheduled to be handed over to the City, June 30.
FEDCO ( Finance and Economic Development Committee ) Ward boundaries are being reviewed. The thing is to have equal population in each ward as far as possible. River Ward has more than the average.
Information Session: Ready for Rail: This information session will be held at the Jim Durrell Centre, June 17. Councillors Cloutier, Deans and Brockington will be there.
Opening of the Sue Holloday Fitness Park, Saturday June 15

Road Paving:
Hunt Club Road between Bowesville and Paul Anka, this summer
Airport Parkway between Hunt Club and the Airport, this summer
Riverside Drive between Hunt Club and Hogs Back, next year. dependent on Taggart Development, Canoe Bay. co-ordinated with the closure of the two bridges at Hogs Back
Sidewalk Inventory: He will review every sidewalk in the Ward. Residents are invited to comment. Sidewalk accessibility is important.

Mayor’s Annual Breakfast for Seniors, June 29
Riverside Park Community Association: Riverside Park is directly north of Hunt Club. The two communities share the Community Centre. The Riverside Park Community Association met last Saturday. The demise of the Community Voice Newspaper was a topic. Maybe something could be done to replace it. If the two community associations could pool their efforts there would be enough content for a newspaper.

There is an application to name the Seniors’ Room in the Community Centre after the late Kathy Ablett, a former River Ward Trustee for the Catholic School Board.  The application has been submitted.

May Douba: Is there any way we can increase the use of public transportation?

Riley Brockington: Buses on Riverside Drive suffer the same traffic delays as private cars. The O-Train will be shut down for two years to prepare for the Trillium Line. People should look at other ways of travelling.

Sue McCarthy: The Federal Government is bringing in work pods to allow people to do their jobs without having to commute a long way.

John Sankey: 25% of bus stops are in excess of the guidelines. Every excess stop slows people down. He thinks that specific neighbourhoods should be identified where the goal is to allow people to live without cars.

John Reid: He would like to thank City workers for cleaning up the leaves on a pathway near him. And he would like to thank Riley Brockington for help in getting the Ottawa Public Library Board minutes.

Ijeoma Udechukwu: It takes her over an hour to get to St Vincent Hospital in her car because of closures on Bronson.

Riley Brockington: He saw traffic problems when Elgin and Bronson closed. He will follow up.

Christine Johnson: The Provincial Government has put forward Bill 108 which makes changes to development charges.

Riley Brockington: He is on the City committee which is considering the impact of Bill 108.

Arts in the Park
Dianne Nahal: Saturday June 15, Paul Landry Park, 11:00 to 15:00. This is a family friendly event designed to celebrate local arts in all their forms, with a special focus on interactive artistic experiences.
If you are interested in displaying your visual art works please contact Dianne Nahal at D.arts@bell.net. If you are a performing artist or writer and would like to participate, contact Christine Johnson. Feel free to bring a musical instrument, a puppet, a book, your sketches/paintings or any other artistic expression you may wish to share at this free event.

Fall Festival
Sue McCarthy: Saturday, September 7, 11:00 to 15:00. At the Community Centre. Free food, Bouncy Castle, face painting, games for kids, music, a plant exchange, a book drive to benefit the Ottawa Public Library and community exhibitors.
The Festival is a partnership with the City of Ottawa, the South East Ottawa Community Health Centre, the Riverside Park Community&Recreation Association and the Hunt Club Community Association. Volunteers are needed.

Building Community
During the May meeting, Brian asked everybody to think about “How can we be more inclusive?” Is there something that we could do to engage more of our community? Is there something we are doing that is creating barriers? Members present at the meeting had an open discussion on the topic.

Christine Johnson: There is already great diversity in our community. We are building bridges. We’ve come a long way.
May Douba: She would like to see outside activities that encourage people to get together. Examples would be backgammon and chess tables.

Sue McCarthy: We could hold our meetings at the Emmanuel Apostolic Church on McCarthy Road.

Ijeoma Udechukwu: Community kitchens would allow people with different backgrounds to cook food and share it with others.

Sue McCarthy: The kitchen in the Community Centre would be a good spot but the stove is not properly vented.

Marilyn Koch: She is proud of the community. She would like to make it better, she would like to make it a great place.

John Reid: Around his house, there are islands in the middle of the road. People make gardens there which contributes to community spirit.

Dianne Nahal: Youth programs are too expensive. Some youths are tagging property and exhibiting negative behaviour because they don’t have enough to do.

Lynette Joseph-Sankey: There could be motivational parks that encourage people to plant plants.

Ottawa’s Master Plan
The deadline to contribute feedback to the review of the City’s Official Plan has been extended. City staff made a special presentation to the city’s accessibility advisory committee, May 28. Ottawa will soon reach a population of one million people. City staff made the point: We need to think and plan like a mature mid-sized global city. The Goal of the new Official Plan is to make Ottawa the most liveable mid-sized city in North America. A report entitled Ottawa Next: Beyond 2036 presented five areas of concern; Urban Form (intensification), Mobility (transportation networks, complete communities near transit stations) Community Design (community hubs, create unique character in neighbourhoods), Environment (green spaces, climate resistant design, healthy communities) and the Economy. From this report, the city has produced nine discussion papers as a tool to engage residents and provide a bit more context on each of these five areas of concern.
Attached to the meeting agenda is a PDF of the online feedback form, so that you can get an idea of the types of questions being asked at this stage of the official plan review. Brian asked that everybody should read through the material and pass along any comments to him. These comments will be compiled and submitted as feedback from HCCA.

Tania Mushka: On her computer, the online form did not open properly to be completed and sent online. Regarding the Plan feedback, what the HCCA sends collectively as an association will have weight. The Beyond 2036 paper makes assumptions which need to be looked at. Especially important is whether the policy of Intensification should trump other considerations.

Peter Brimacombe: The Ontario Municipal Board routinely overrules elected council and subverts the planning process. The OMB was replaced with the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal which had a new set of rules but then the new entity was required to operate with the old set of rules. Whatever you call it, the OMB is designed and works for small municipalities but doesn’t work for large cities such as Ottawa and Toronto. Planning committee is intimidated by the OMB. We saw this in the two recent decisions: Claridge and Taggart.

Christine Johnson: The emphasis should be on social cohesion – “a more complete community”.

Ontario Non-Profit Registration
We hired Ontario Business Central to register the Hunt Club Community Association as an Ontario not-for-profit corporation. Registration is now complete. Registration allows us to make agreements with the City, get insurance and provides us the option to make presentations to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.

Federation of Citizen Associations of Ottawa
Riverside Park Recreation and Community Association (RPRCA) and the Hunt Club Community Association (HCCA) hosted the May meeting of the Federation of Citizen Associations of Ottawa (FCA). A highlight of the meeting was a presentation on the city’s new toolkit for community associations. HCCA has two copies of the toolkit.

Hunt Club/Riverside Park Steering Committee
The Hunt Club/Riverside Park Steering Committee is group of organizations whose goal is to build a more vibrant community in the areas served by the Hunt Club Community Association, the Riverside Park Recreation and Community Association and the South East Ottawa Community Health Centre. During the meeting on May 30, the topic of food security was discussed and the Market Mobile Ottawa service which provides food at cost to people in need.

South East Ottawa Community Health Centre – Youth Programs
Youth Programs offered by South East Ottawa Community Health Centre (SEOCHC) are 100% funded by The United Way. The United Way recently advised SEOCHC that funding for these youth programs will stop at the end of June as United Way’s donors have earmarked their donations towards other programs, such as Tornado and Flood relief. SEOCHC will spend the summer reviewing their youth programming and will try to find other sustainable funding.

Annual Hunt Club Cares Garage Sale: This event will be held on Saturday, June 8

Riley’s International Cultures Mural Fund Gala
The Multicultural Dinner Event is planned for June 27th at the Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre. This is a fundraiser with proceeds going towards the maintenance of our mural “Canadian Pride, Harmony in Cultures”. Claudia Salguera will be performing latin music. There will be ethnic foods. Everyone is asked to contribute. You can buy tickets at the door or you can donate through the Councillor’s office.

Safe Driving for the Older Adults
Barb Shea: At a previous HCCA meeting, Barb agreed to contact and work with The Council on Aging Ottawa (COA) to see about the provision of two of their programs in our neighbourhood. The programs are: Car Fit which reviews how well the vehicle is best adjusted to fit older drivers and Fitness to Drive as We Age which is a two hour workshop that goes over the rules of the road and other important information.

Action: The Council on Aging and Councillor Brockington’s office are working to provide the Fitness to Drive program at the Older Adult Summit this fall and the CarFit program will be held at a date yet to be determined.

Communications/Website Update
Barb Shea: In terms of reaching our neighbourhood residents and attracting an expanded audience, what is the status of the website update and other plans for communication e.g. use of Twitter for HCCA?

Brian Wade: HCCA relies on volunteers and without them we cannot serve residents well. HCCA has been focused on many areas and a review and update of communications will be dealt with shortly. He asked for volunteers to assist in reviewing and updating our communications activities.

Next meeting: Monday September 9 at 19:00

Appendix
HCCA Treasurers Report by Peter Foulger: May 2019 summary for the 3 June 2019 Meeting
Desjardins charged the $2.95 monthly fee. Five sponsorships were deposited. Brian Wade was paid $19.50 for room rentals from the City for meetings and Peter Brimacombe was paid $483.27 for the HCCA business registration fees.
Sub-accounts: Activity: Art Club receipts of $213.00 from Dianne Nahal were deposited.

Balances:
Garden Fund $ 1,500.00
Fall Festival Fund $ 132.00
Art Club Fund $ 373.89
The Parks People $ 412.42
Balance Sub-accounts $ 2,418.31

Members Surplus
Balance as of 1 August 2018 $ 5,886.36
Year to date receipts, HCCO $ 3,689.39
Year to date expenses, HCCO $ 2,689.39
Increase/(decrease) for year, HCCO $ 993.70
Member's surplus, HCCO $ 6,880.06
Total funds (Members surplus + funds) $ 9,298.37
Reconciliation: 
Desjardins account $ 9,288.37
Desjardins share $ 10.00
Other $ 0.00

Total all funds $ 9,298.37

Receivables & Liabilities: We are owed one $110 sponsorship for September and one for June. Susan McCarthy is owed $68.20 for the FCA meeting and the City of Ottawa $212.98 for the Art Club meetings.

Attendees:

• Brian Wade, President
• Sue McCarthy, Vice President
• Peter Foulger, Treasurer
• Peter Brimacombe, Secretary
• Christine Johnson, Past President
• Marilyn Koch
• Abiodun Mosuro
• Dianne Nahal
• Riley Brockington, Councillor
• John Adeyemi
• Denyse Baizana
• Louise Brunelle
• Al Gullon
• Claudette Hudson
• Tania Mushka
• Marwan Nahal
• Les Schram
• Barb Shea
• Ijeoma Udechukwu
• Kathy Wright

Brian Wade: Presented the agenda and asked for approval.

Motion: To accept the agenda as presented. Moved by Denyse Baizana seconded by Christine Johnson, carried.

Motion: To accept the April, 2019 minutes. Moved by Christine Johnson, seconded by Tania Mushka, carried.

Safe Driving for the Older Adults
Louise Brunelle: As part of the Council on Aging of Ottawa she would like to present two programs and ask for our help. The first program is Car Fit
https://www.car-fit.org
Its purpose is to see how well the vehicle fits older drivers. If the seat position is too close to the air bags, the headrest and mirrors are adjusted properly. People would drive their cars in and CarFit technicians would assess the vehicle and the driver. It takes 20 minutes; there is no cost. The technicians need volunteers and free parking.
The second program is Fitness to Drive as We Age:
https://allevents.in/ottawa/fitness-to-drive-as-we-age-with-the-council-on-aging-of-ottawa/1000051525764950
It is a two hour workshop that goes over the rules of the road, the requirements to renew your license if you are over 80 or if you are over 70 and have had an accident.
Al Gullon: His studies into traffic safety show that all accidents are caused by the Absent Minded Professor Syndrome ( AMPS ). He is interested in helping.
Louise Brunelle: People are devastated if they lose their licenses. The City did have five people working with the program but they have been cut back to two, so she needs help to run the programs.

Motion: That Barb Shea work with the Council on Aging to provide CarFit and Fitness to Drive. Moved by Barb Shea, seconded by Tania Mushka, carried.

President’s Report
Brian Wade: We registered our 100th member! The Board held a mini retreat on April 27 where we started to examine what we do and how we do it. The first change that we would like to implement is the distribution of the minutes. Currently after a monthly meeting, the Secretary will send out the minutes to the attendees of the that meeting. Then people will submit their corrections to the Secretary, who makes the corrections to the minutes and redistributes the updated draft minutes to those who attended. This often leads to lots of emails being sent, several different versions of the minutes in circulation and confusion. Therefore, starting with this meeting, the Secretary will send out the minutes to those in attendance and set a deadline for corrections. The corrected version of the minutes will be sent to the President who will then send them out to all members with the agenda for next monthly meeting.

Vice President’s Report
Sue McCarthy: She attended a meeting at Councillor Brockington’s office with Terry Woods from the Riverside Park Community and Recreation Association, Norman Payne from the Ridgewood Community Association and officials from OC Transpo and the LRT Phase 2 Project. The purpose of the meeting was to get information about some connectivity issues and station design of the Walkley, Greenboro and South Keys stations.
Specifically, there were questions about how existing bus lines will be affected and how they will be integrated with the new LRT. As well, there were concerns about the timeliness of the 87 bus and access to the Community Centre. The OC Transpo and LRT reps stated that existing bus lines which stop at the LRT stations will be shortened so that reliability will be improved.
Concerns were raised about the LRT Phase 2 project being completed at the same time as three other major projects: Airport Parkway expansion, the new off ramp and roundabout off Walkley Road and the redevelopment of Bank Street. There was also a concern raised about the feasibility to drive and drop off at the Walkley LRT station. The LRT project rep stated that it was probably not feasible.
There will be a public information session on the LRT Stage 2 project in the early fall.
Riley Brockington: The Trillium Line runs from Bayview Station south, to Greenboro Station. It is currently in operation but it will be shut down for two years. From 2020 to 2022.

Treasurer’s Report
Peter Foulger: Presented the Treasurer’s Report. It is presented as an appendix.

Ottawa Public Library
Christine Johnson: The Library Service Sub-committee is made up of Barb Shea, John D. Reid and herself. They hosted an information session; there were 15 participants. Staff from the Ottawa Public Library explained the services available, especially how the kiosk at the Community Centre works. Sometimes, people push the buttons but the machine doesn’t work. That’s because it must contact the main branch but there isn’t enough bandwidth.
Al Gullon: Is Doug Ford cutting library services?
Christine Johnson: He is cutting inter-library services which doesn’t impact the main library services, very much.

Councillor’s Report
Riley Brockington: Presented the Councillor’s Report. items:
3930-3960 Riverside Drive Development: On April 10, City Council approved the zoning bylaw amendment application from Taggart Developments for its property. The vote was 17 to 5. He was one of five who voted against.
Christine Johnson: There will be a new intersection on Riverside Drive for the development. Taggart Developments will pay for the traffic light but the City will pay for the turning lane, out of development charges.
Riley Brockington: A member of Council proposed that the turning lane be paid out of development charges. The proposal is now part of the plan.
Kathy Wright: Until recently city development decisions could be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). This body has now been replaced with the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal but it will use the old OMB rules. Why? What will be the impact?
https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/omb-back-from-the-dead-ontario-pcs-reverting-to-old-rules-for-planning-appeals
Hogs Back Road Construction: There are two bridges. The swing bridge is owned by the National Capital Commission and the fixed bridge over the waterfall, is owned by Parks Canada Both bridges will be replaced. There will be significant traffic impacts, including lengthy closures to Hog’s Back Road. There is an information session on Monday, May 13 at the Carleton Heights Community Centre.
Riverside Park Nursery School: It will be built on Springland Drive between Holy Cross Parish and Holy Cross School. There will be an information session on Wednesday, May 22 at 19:00 at the Riverside Churches.
Road Paving: Hunt Club Road from Bowesville to Paul Anka will be paved. The Airport Parkway from Hunt Club Road to the Airport will be re-surfaced. Riverside Drive from Hunt Club Road to Hog’s Back Road needs to be paved. The plan is to pave it over two summers, from 2020 to 2021.
Ottawa International Airport: He attended the Annual General Meeting of the Ottawa International Airport Authority. In 2018, passenger volume was over 5 million. The Airport has started construction on a new passenger screening area. Over the next few years, a new ALT Airport hotel will be built, connected to the airport, as well as the LRT phase 2 station.
Strawberry Social: He will host the annual Strawberry Social, Thursday, June 6, from 13:30 to 15:30, at the Community centre. Call Andrea Ward at 613 580-2486 or email at andrea.ward@ottawa.ca
Multicultural Dinner and Entertainment: The mural Canadian Pride, Harmony in Cultures on the Community Centre is not maintained or insured by the City. He will host a fundraiser to cover the cost. It will be held on June 27 at the Community Centre.
Ijeoma Udechukwu: She would like to help.
Dates: He will host the Older Adult Summit on Friday October 4 at the Community Centre.
Airport Parkway Pedestrian Bridge: There were design problems with the bridge and the City sued the designers. Details are confidential, but the City recouped millions of dollars.
Naming of City Facilities: The Seniors’ Room at the Community Centre will be named after Kathy Ablett, former Catholic School Board Trustee. There are considerations for a name for the Airport Parkway Pedestrian Bridge.
Community Voice: The Ottawa South, edition of Community Voice has folded.
http://ottawavoice.ca/ottawa-south.html
Planning Committee: He has been re-appointed to the City Planning Committee.

Ontario Non-Profit Registration
Peter Brimacombe: He paid Ontario Business Central $483.27 to register the Hunt Club Community Association as an Ontario not-for-profit corporation. Registration will be an official recognition of our name. There are a number of forms to fill out. He needs the names and addresses of the President, Vice President and Treasurer.
Peter Foulger: His name and address are on all his emails.

Ottawa’s Master Plan
Brian Wade: Our efforts regarding the zoning by-law amendment for 3930 and 3960 Riverside Drive was not quite what we had hoped but they were nevertheless successful! There was an increase from one councillor voting against it at planning committee to five councillors who voted against at council. We made great strides in raising awareness about the dangers of the Riverside/Hunt Club intersection and that planning, and transportation are not co-ordinated, which was featured on CTV News:
https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/residents-concerned-about-development-at-dangerous-intersection-1.4374555
The Board decided not to appeal council’s decision but rather focus our resources on providing comments into the review of the City’s Official Plan.
Riley Brockington: There will be a new Master Plan for the City and there is an opportunity to have influence:
https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/public-engagement/projects/new-official-plan

Motion: That HCCA submit feedback into the review of the city’s Official Master Plan. Moved by Sue McCarthy, seconded by Ijeoma Udechukwu, carried.
Riley Brockington: He could bring a city expert to give a 20 minute overview.

Building Community
Brian Wade: As noted earlier, The Board of Directors held a mini-retreat and we discussed what communities need and want. Basically we agreed that people want a safe, clean community where they feel they belong. We agreed that our mission is to unify people. As part of that discussion we discussed diversity and inclusiveness, and how we don’t see a lot of diversity on the Board or at our monthly meetings. On the agenda for the next meeting, will be a discussion on how can we be more inclusive?
How are we treating the most vulnerable?
The Government of Ontario is cutting legal aid. Legal aid helps people who would otherwise have no help. Gary Stein, Executive Director of Legal Services of Ottawa has made a plea for everybody to sign a petition to stop the cuts.

Motion: That HCCA sign the online petition calling on the Ontario Government to stop the Legal Aid cuts and to write a letter to all of the Ottawa MPPs.
ttps://www.stoplegalaidcuts.ca
Moved by Sue McCarthy, seconded by Tania Mushka, carried.

Next meeting: Monday June 3, at 19:00

Appendix
HCCA Treasurers Report by Peter Foulger
April 2019 summary for the 6 May 2019 Meeting
Desjardins charged the $2.95 monthly fee. Christine Johnson was reimbursed $430.07 for the bulletin board. Memberships of $220 and the Riverside Park Recreation & Community Assn. 50% share of the bulletin board, $215.04, were deposited.
Sub-accounts:
Activity:
No activity

Balances:
Garden Fund 						$  1,500.00
Fall Festival Fund					$     132.00
Art Club Fund						$     160.89
The Parks People					$     412.42
Balance Sub-accounts				$  2,205.31

Members Surplus
Balance as of 1 August  2018			$ 5,886.36
Year to date receipts, HCCO			$ 3,133.39
Year to date expenses, HCCO			$ 2,183.97
Increase/(decrease) for year, HCCO		$    949.42
Member's surplus, HCCO				$  6,835.78
Total funds (Members surplus + funds)		$  9,041.09
Reconciliation:	
Desjardins account					$  9,031.09
Desjardins share 					$       10.00
Other							$         0.00

Total all funds					$  9,041.09

Receivables & Liabilities:
We are owed one $110 sponsorship for September.  
Brian Wade is owed $19.50 for room rentals from the City for meetings.

Attendees:

• Brian Wade, President
• Sue McCarthy, Vice President
• Peter Foulger, Treasurer
• Peter Brimacombe, Secretary
• Marilyn Koch
• Abiodun Mosuro
• Dianne Nahal
• Kristy Nystrom
• Riley Brockington, Councillor
• Christina Dell, Recreation Supervisor
• Judy Burwell
• Al Gullon
• Claudette Hudson
• Dora Joseph
• Tania Mushka
• Marwan Nahal
• Brent Scollie
• Barb Shea

Brian Wade: Presented the agenda and asked for approval.

Motion: To accept the agenda as presented. Moved by Peter Brimacombe, seconded by Barb Shea, carried.

Motion: To accept the March, 2019 minutes. Moved by Al Gullon, seconded by Dora Joseph, carried.

Councillor’s Report
Riley Brockington: Presented the Councillor’s Report.
LRT, South Keys Station: There is a pathway between the South Keys Transit Station and the pedestrian bridge over the Airport Parkway. Some trees will be cut down to allow for the expansion of the Transit Station. For every tree cut down, two saplings will be planted.
3930-3960 Riverside Drive Development: On Thursday, March 28, Planning Committee approved the zoning amendment. He was present and spoke against the application noting significant transportation and traffic concerns. He also cited the HCCA’s opposition. The application goes before the full City Council, April 10, 2019.
Tania Mushka: She appeared before Planning Committee to present her opposition. Planning Committee approved the application despite sound arguments against. She raised the idea of appealing before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal and asked for people’s reaction.
Barb Shea: The planning process is fundamentally flawed because it doesn’t allow consideration of the adverse effects on the whole transportation network. How can we make a positive difference?
Riley Brockington: Writing to the Chair of the Planning Committee would not likely make any difference. If you wrote to Tim Marc, City Legal Council, he would be obliged to reply.
1026-1054 Hunt Club Road: This development is like the Riverside Drive Development because it adversely affects the transportation network of the whole City. His office has tried for some time to get the details of construction timelines. He was able to reach the Project Manager, Stephen Poon. Construction has already started and will last 24 months.
River Ward Earth Day: He will host this event on Saturday April 13, at the Community Centre.
Pancake Breakfast: There is a free pancake breakfast at the Alexander Community Centre on Saturday, April 20 from 9:00 to 11:00.
River Ward, Day on the Farm: There will be a River Ward Day at the Central Experimental Farm on Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 to 14:00. Tickets are available at his office 613 580-2486.
Strawberry Social: He is hosting this event on Thursday, June 6 from 13:30 to 15:30 at the Community Centre.
River Ward Spring Bulletin: His spring bulletin will be delivered to homes in River Ward, this week.
Parking on Paul Anka: People had complained that cars parking on Paul Anka, blocked the view of cars leaving private parking lots. No parking signs will be put up to improve sight lines. City staff are also reviewing the Sample Road (south) and Paul Anka intersection for sightline issues.

Treasurer’s Report
Peter Foulger: Presented the Treasurer’s Report included as an appendix.

Motion: To pay Christine Johnson $430.07 for the bulletin board in the Community Centre. Moved by Peter Brimacombe, seconded by Al Gullon, carried.

Art Club
Dianne Nahal: The Art Club is a regular program at the Community Centre. Tuesday morning from 10:00 to 12:30. The drop-in fee is $2.00. Six regular artists drop in and there have been as many as 12. Work from the Art Club is now on display at City Hall in Councillors’ Hallway.
Last spring, she joined the Manotick Art Association. Two of her pieces are on display on the Manotick Art Association display, right here at the Community Centre.
The Art Club is providing supplies for a grade 7, immigrant student.
She is also part of the Homework Club and is looking for books for students from grade 1 to 10.

Newsletter
Here is a description of the current state of the Newsletter:
The Hunt Club Community Association (HCCA) has produced a hard copy quarterly newsletter which has been hand delivered to homes over the past seven years. This endeavor relied on a cadre of some 70 volunteer deliverers and the efforts of Past President, Christine Johnson in separating the over 3,000 copies in to packets to be delivered to the volunteers. Of late, the volunteer deliverers have been dropping off to the point that we had over 700 copies left over from the March newsletter. Although the cost of the newsletter is covered by ad revenue from local businesses, it is felt that this revenue could be repurposed to other community activities once HCCA moves to more of an online presence with a redeveloped website and web-based newsletter. Advertisers could also be enticed to place their ads online. Additionally, with an emphasis on climate friendly practices, the use of printed paper is something we should be leaders in eliminating. There is currently an option for readers to subscribe to the online newsletter on the HCCA website. They are then notified by email when the newsletter is posted.
Peter Brimacombe: Christine Johnson has been the leader on the Newsletter. She has done a great job. The Newsletter has been a real source of community engagement.

Motion: HCCA should move to an online newsletter with a minimum of printed copies (100 max) for local community organizations, businesses and politicians. The June issue of “Hunt Club: My Community” should be the last mass printed newsletter and include a request for readers to subscribe to the online newsletter. Moved by Sue McCarthy, seconded by Brent Scollie, carried.

Ottawa Public Library
Sue McCarthy: She summarized Christine Johnson’s report on the results of the two library surveys carried out.
In it, is a report on two surveys on the Ottawa Public Library. The surveys show community members are interested in accessing the same kind of programming available at branches in other communities. There is also a report on a ‘Hunt Club-Riverside Park Steering Table’ meeting led by Julie Desmarais of the Ottawa Public Library. The meeting was to establish links between groups with the goal of nurturing a more cohesive vibrant community.

Ontario Non-Profit Registration
Peter Brimacombe: The Board has voted to change its name from the Hunt Club Community Organization to the Hunt Club Community Association. This change aligns us with the other community associations in the City. It supports our position as the legitimate community association in Hunt Club. To stake our claim to the name, we need to register the Hunt Club Community Association as an Ontario Non Profit Corporation. Ontario Business Central, charges $515.40 to register a non profit corporation. He recommends that we engage their services.
Sue McCarthy: We need to hang onto our name.

Motion: To authorize an expense of $515.40 to register the Hunt Club Community Association as an Non Profit Corporation with the Ontario Government. Moved by Peter Brimacombe, seconded by Al Gullon, carried.

Events
Brian: April 13, is Earth Day Celebration at the Community Centre, sponsored by Riley Brockington.  HCCA should put in a table / display. Is anybody willing to help out? In the past, we have had a plant exchange.
Sue: September 7, is the Fall Festival at the Community Centre. This is an annual event done in partnership with the South East Ottawa Community Health Centre, Riverside Park Community Association and the Community Centre. The Police and Fire Department have displays. There will be music and food. We are working with RPRCA, SEOCHC to organize this event. Anybody willing to help out?

Safe Driving for the Older Adult
Barb Shea: The Council on Aging Ottawa has a couple of programs that are focussed on safe driving for the older adult. The Fitness to Drive as We Age is a 2-3 hour seminar and CarFit is an educational program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles fit them:

Motion: HCCA should investigate working with the The Council on Aging of Ottawa to offer the Fitness to Drive as We Age and the CarFit programs to residents in our neighbourhood. Moved by Barb Shea, seconded by Judy Burwell, carried.

Climate Emergency Declaration
Judy Burwell: Councillor Shawn Menard will introduce a motion calling for a formal climate emergency declaration at the Environment Committee:

Motion: To support Shawn Menard’s motion. Moved by Judy Burwell, seconded by Sue McCarthy.

Discussion:
Peter Brimacombe: He is aware human activity is adding carbon dioxide to the atmosphere but is not convinced that the whole atmospheric process is sufficiently well understood. Radiation from the sun may be decreasing. Today, the carbon tax comes into effect in Ontario, raising the price of gasoline, diesel fuel and natural gas. This tax is going to have a negative effect on the economy. He is against the motion.
Brent Scollie: He cannot support the motion because Shawn Menard’s motion has not been put forward.
Judy Burwell: The motion is a show of faith to address climate change.
Riley: He supports declaring a climate emergency and will be voting yes on the motion being presented to the Environment Committee on April 16.  He added that a declaration, without any subsequent actions to address the contributing factors to climate change, will make the declaration pointless.
Vote on the motion: carried

Next meeting: Monday May 6 at 19:00

Appendix 
HCCA Treasurers Report by Peter Foulger
March 2019 summary for the 1 April 2019 Meeting
Desjardins charged the $2.95 monthly fee. C Johnson was reimbursed $465.65 for the March news printing and $46.97 for the Library Survey. Sponsorship for March was received from D McGuinty.
Sub-accounts:
Activity:
No activity

Balances:
Garden Fund $ 1,500.00
Fall Festival Fund $ 132.00
Art Club Fund $ 160.89
The Parks People $ 412.42
Balance Sub-accounts $ 2,205.31

Member's Surplus
Balance as of 1 August 2018 $ 5,886.36
Year to date receipts, HCCO $ 2,698.35
Year to date expenses, HCCO $ 1,748.00
Increase/(decrease) for year, HCCO $ 950.35
Member's surplus, HCCO $ 6,836.71
Total funds (Members surplus + funds) $ 9,042.02
Reconciliation: 
Desjardins account $ 9,032.02
Desjardins share $ 10.00
Other $ 0.00

Total all funds $ 9,042.02

Receivables & Liabilities:
We are owed one $110 sponsorship for December. 
C Johnson is owed $430.07 for a Bulletin Board for the Community Centre. The board and the cost is to be shared with the Riverside Park Community Association.

Attendees:

• Brian Wade, President
• Sue McCarthy, Vice-President
• Christine Johnson, Past-President
• Kat Gracie
• Al Gullon
• Erin McCracken, Community Voice
• Dianne Nahal
• Renee McCarter, CNIB
• Geneviève Hart, CNIB
• Kathleen Forestell, CNIB
• Marwan Nahal
• Brent Scollie
• John Sankey
• Lynette Joseph
• Riley Brockington, City Councillor

As part of the welcome and introductions, congratulations were offered to directors Lynette Joseph and John Sankey on their upcoming marriage on March 30th.

Brian Wade asked if there were additions to the Agenda. Christine Johnson requested an item be added under New Business regarding the Community Centre’s bulletin board. As there were no other items added, Sue McCarthy moved that the Agenda be accepted with Christine’s addition and Christine seconded. Motion carried.

Brian Wade asked if there were any changes to the February minutes. Christine moved to accept the minutes and Lynette Joseph seconded. The February minutes were accepted.

Special Presentation
Brian asked that Marwan Nahal introduce the special guests from the CNIB. Kathleen Forestall, Lead, Advocacy & Community Outreach from the CNIB, introduced herself and her colleagues, Renee McCarter and Genieviève Hart. Kathleen Forestall then provided an overview of the history of the CNIB and their programs and services. It is a CNIB mission that all Canadians with sight issues have the necessary skills and abilities. She spoke about the legal definition of blindness, the various causes of blindness. Greater than 1 million Canadians suffer from a form of blindness. Some of the programs and services provided by the CNIB include:

• Rehab services
• Independent living skills
• Programs for children and families
• Low vision services
• Peer support with monthly meetings
• Recreation and arts and culture
• One on one volunteer matching
• A new guide dog program
• Shop CNIB – assistive products
• CNIB camp in the Muskokas for clients of all ages
• Literacy programs, a braille group

Kathleen stated that the aim of CNIB Advocacy and Outreach is to connect with the community to provide awareness about blindness. She is working with city organizations such as OC Transpo and various community associations.
Kathleen and Genevieve also shared their experience with blindness. Both have guide dogs to assist them. Kathleen closed by saying that CNIB would be pleased to attend any community events to provide information about their programs and services.

Councillor’s Report
Riley Brockington said that his Women’s Day event, held on March 6th, was a success with at least 75 people attending.
Riley has hired a new staff member, Andrew Hickey, who will be working 4 days a week at city hall and occasionally at the community centre, handling various files.
Riley asked for a volunteer from the community association to help with a fundraiser to help Claudia Salguero cover insurance cost of $800/year for the mural she donated to the city affixed on the Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre. Kat Gracie is already slated to assist with it. Riley envisions this event to be a multi-cultural event, hopefully to be held in June, before Canada Day. Christine Johnson mentioned that TD Park People events are planned for June 1st, June 11th and 29th and asked that the fundraiser be on another date in June. Riley would like to start preparations for the planned event this month or early April. Lynette Joseph said she could assist in April and she has had experience in planning large events.
Riley then provided updates on the development proposals at 3930 and 3960 Riverside Drive, as well as, 1026-1054 Hunt Club Road. He also spoke about plans for road paving this summer,
Stage 2 LRT approval, the Ottawa Public Library Budget Delegation, Budget 2019, the Transportation Committee Budget Meeting, and Potholes. He will host 2 annual events: the River Ward Earth Day Event on Saturday, April 13th and the Strawberry Social on Thursday, June 6th. Please see the attached for details of Riley’s report.

Treasurer’s Report
Brian Wade presented the Treasurer’s report (attached) on behalf of Peter Foulger. Brent Scollie moved that the report be accepted. Lynette Joseph seconded the motion.

Library Services Committee
Christine Johnson provided an update on HCCA presentation to the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) Board on March 4th. It was a successful meeting and HCCA’s presentation was well received. The surveys are coming along well; they are due by March 31st. The top 3 suggestions are: author visits, health & wellness (context?), and lectures and discussions. The OPL has offered to provide a session with staff to talk about library services at the Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre (HCRPCC). Christine is going to suggest that this be held on Wednesday, April 17th from 2:30 to 4:00 pm. That date is optimal because there is free bus service for seniors.
Christine is also investigating the use of commercial space (e.g. at the Hunt Club Centre where there are empty stores) for a satellite library like the ones that exist at Elmvale Acres and in Blackburn Hamlet.

New Business

Bulletin Board
Christine Johnson decried the state of the bulletin board at the HCRPCC. She feels it is poorly maintained and very messy. She would like to see a bulletin board for the exclusive use of the HCCA. Motion presented by Christine, Seconded by John Sankey.

Motion to adjourn the meeting by Al Gullon and seconded by Brent Scollie. Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 pm.

HCCA Treasurers Report by Peter Foulger
February 2019 summary for the 4 March 2019 Meeting
Desjardins charged the $2.95 monthly fee. The $35 fee for HCCA membership in FCA was paid.
Sponsorships for the March news were received from the City of Ottawa, Rimalou Drugs, Candy
Kroeger, CanAir World Travel and Ottawa South Conservative Assn.
Sub-accounts:
Activity:
No activity
Balances:
Garden Fund $ 1,500.00
Fall Festival Fund $ 132.00
Art Club Fund $ 160.89
The Parks People $ 412.42
Balance Sub-accounts $ 2,205.31
Member's Surplus
Balance as of 1 August 2018 $ 5,827.74
Year to date receipts, HCCO $ 2,588.35
Year to date expenses, HCCO $ 1,232.43
Increase/(decrease) for year, HCCO $ 1,355.92
Member's surplus, HCCO $ 7,242.28
Total funds (Members surplus + funds) $ 9,447.59
Reconciliation:
Desjardins account $ 9,437.59
Desjardins share $ 10.00
Other $ 0.00
Total all funds $ 9.447.59
Receivables & Liabilities:
We are owed one $110 sponsorship for December and one for March.
C Johnson is to be reimbursed $465.65 for the March news printing and $46.97 for the Library
Survey.

Attendees:

• Brian Wade, President
• Sue McCarthy, Vice President
• Peter Foulger, Treasurer
• Peter Brimacombe, Secretary
• Christine Johnson, Past President
• Lynette Joseph
• Kristy Nystrom
• John Sankey
• Riley Brockington, Councillor
• Monique Brulé, Ottawa Public Library
• Jennifer Calhoun, Ottawa Public Library
• Monique Desormeaux, Ottawa Public Library
• Alexandra Yarrow, Ottawa Public Library
• Travis Croken, Riverside Park Community Association
• Mark Staz, Riverside Park Community Association
• Millie Beechey
• Sharon Fotheringham
• Susan Fraser
• Kat Gracie
• Al Gullon
• Dale Johnson
• Dan Kaplansky
• Sean Kelly
• Savitri Khanna
• Bob Lamoureux
• Svetlana Najmi
• John D Reid
• Rosalind Ross
• Sara Smith
• Stephanie Smith
• Eli Tannis

Brian Wade: Presented the agenda and asked for approval.

Motion: To accept the agenda as presented. Moved by John Sankey, seconded by Sue McCarthy, carried.

Motion: To accept the January, 2019 minutes. Moved by Christine Johnson, seconded by Lynette Joseph, carried.

Peter Brimacombe: He did not get the names of everybody at the meeting. If you want your name recorded in the minutes, please see him afterwards.

Riley Brockington: The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) has put hold lockers and the Kiosk in the Community Centre to provide service to our community. Four staff members of the Ottawa Public Library are here tonight to discuss the hold lockers and the Kiosk.
Monique Brulé: In 2010, the Kiosk was put in the Community Centre. Compared to other library services, it receives low use; it has high costs and provides limited services. In 2012, hold lockers were added. For context, there is no library branch in Hunt Club but it is served by the bookmobile which makes eight stops in the community. Service is measured by a number of criteria including total population in an area, groups at risk of exclusion, engagement with the OPL and usage of materials (checkouts/circulation). Staff recommends that Kiosk services not be expanded but the OPL is sincerely interested in providing better services to Hunt Club.
Christine Johnson: On behalf of the community, we very much appreciate the OPL. The Community Association did its own survey on the Kiosk: http://www.hunt-club.ca/OPL/
The survey was conducted on line. In addition there were survey forms available at the Community Centre. In three weeks there were 80 respondents. 74 used the Kiosk. 60% said they used the hold lockers. Some people didn’t know the Kiosk existed. Others said they didn’t know how to use it. She believes that library services promotes reading. If the Kiosk were removed, people would have less access to reading. The bookmobile is available only for very narrow periods. It is often not convenient and the regular stops are often cancelled. She feels the survey shows there is a cry for access. The Kiosk is a new technology and it needs to be promoted and people need to be shown how to use it. The Community Association will work with the OPL to promote it and help people to use it.
Al Gullon: What’s the mini bookmobile?
Monique Brulé: It’s a small version of the bookmobile. It’s used for special events or in case the real bookmobile breaks down.
Dan Kaplansky: His family goes to the regular library branch and uses the bookmobile. The bookmobile is a great service.
Monique Desormeaux: There’s no money for a new library branch in this area.
Alexandre Yarrow: The bookmobile stops at schools but there is no agreement with them to use the washrooms. For this reason, bookmobile stops at schools are more often cancelled.
John D Reid: OPL acknowledges that Hunt Club is underserved. We need a proper branch. The Ontario Government has done a survey of libraries. Ottawa is below the rest.
Monique Brulé: The branches were built before amalgamation. We deal with what we have.
Monique Desormeaux: If we could redraw the map, we would.
Susan Fraser: Ottawa’s library services are better than Burlington’s. The Library is incredibly well stocked. The hold lockers at the Community Centre have been wonderful – they’re better than bookmobiles.
John Sankey: We have a superb library system and the expansion to newer areas in the City has been superb. Bringing up his own children, he loved to take them to the library branch to read. He would love to take his grand children but there’s no branch in the area. If OPL could set up a branch in a retail space, it would be great.
Sean Kelly: There is no branch in River Ward. It’s a disadvantaged community.
Riley Brockington: He is on the OPL Board. It’s true River Ward doesn’t have a library branch. His goal is to improve bookmobile services in River Ward.
Alexandre Yarrow: The branches were built before amalgamation. The hand we’re dealt. We often go to community events. We are happy to go where we are needed.
Christine Johnson: Can development fees be directed to the library?
Riley Brockington: Development charges go to many places. Some go to libraries.
Al Gullon: He used to go the library but he goes on the internet. He wonders if the number of visitors to the branches is increasing or decreasing?
Monique Brulé: The use of digital collection is increasing. The number of books taken out is decreasing ever so slightly. People come for the collection. The branches are a quiet place to read, a place to gather.
Alexandre Yarrow: Lots of material on the internet is not available because it’s behind a pay wall. OPL has subscriptions to some sites and makes this available to members.
Brian Wade: He grew up in Halifax and used the library there. He wishes there was a branch nearby where he could take his two nephews. The bookmobile is not the same. There should be more services; the waiting list is too long. He couldn’t figure out how to use the hold lockers or the Kiosk. OPL needs to promote what it does.
John Sankey: Google has the best search engine in the world. OPL should partner with Google to let people find things in OPL.
Svetlana Najmi: Her family uses the Kiosk. It’s a place where they meet people and make new friends. We need to keep the Kiosk alive.
Travis Croken: How can we keep the Kiosk alive?
Monique Brulé: The OPL Board has said the Kiosk won’t be expanded but there is no decision to remove it.
Millie Beechey: She loves the Kiosk. She can get movies and books. The books she reads to her kids.
Riley Brockington: OPL can look at renting out retail space.

Motion: That HCCA have a committee to establish strategies with smart measurable outcomes with the objective of providing equitable library services: Moved by Christine Johnson, seconded by Al Gullon, carried.

Treasurer’s Report
Peter Foulger presented the Treasurer’s Report. It’s presented as an appendix.

Councillor’s Report
Riley Brockington: He would like to postpone his presentation on traffic calming to the March meeting. Taggart Developments has proposed a big development, at the corner of Hunt Club and Riverside. It was scheduled to make a presentation before Planning Committee on February 14 but this presentation is postponed because Taggart has made changes.

Community Safety
Brian Wade: He would like to see a partnership with Riverside Park Community Association and is looking for people who are interested.

Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
Peter Brimacombe: He has looked into registering Hunt Club Community Association as a not-for-profit corporation. There are companies that advertise on-line. Their fees are in the range of $600 to $700. He would like to postpone this discussion until the March meeting.

Appendix
HCCA Treasurers Report by Peter Foulger
January 2019 summary for the 4 February 2019 Meeting
Desjardins charged the $2.95 monthly fee.
Sub-accounts:
Activity:
No activity

Balances:
Garden Fund $ 1,500.00
Fall Festival Fund $ 132.00
Art Club Fund $ 160.89
The Parks People $ 412.42
Balance Sub-accounts $ 2,205.31

Member's Surplus
Balance as of 1 August 2018 $ 5,827.74
Year to date receipts, HCCO $ 2,038.35
Year to date expenses, HCCO $ 1,194.48
Increase/(decrease) for year, HCCO $ 843.87
Member's surplus, HCCO $ 6,733.18
Total funds (Members surplus + funds) $ 8,935.54
Reconciliation:
Desjardins account $ 8,925.54
Desjardins share $ 10.00
Other $ 0.00

Total all funds $ 8,935.54

Receivables & Liabilities:
We are owed one $110 sponsorship for December.

Attendees:

• Brian Wade, President
• Sue McCarthy, Vice President
• Peter Foulger, Treasurer
• Peter Brimacombe, Secretary
• Christine Johnson, Past President
• Lynette Joseph
• Marilyn Koch
• Abiodun Mosuro
• Dianne Nahal
• Kristy Nystrom
• John Sankey
• Riley Brockington, Councillor
• Travis Croken, Vice President Riverside Park Community Association
• Kat Gracie
• Al Gullon
• Marwan Nahal
• Ijeoma Udechukwu
• Kathy Wright

Brian Wade: Presented the agenda and asked for approval.

Motion: To accept the December, 2018 minutes. Moved by Al Gullon, seconded by Lynette Joseph, carried.

Canada 150 Pin
Brian Wade: On behalf of MP David McGuinty, he presented Dianne Nahal with a Canada 150 Pin to recognize her work as a volunteer.

Councillor’s Report
Riley Brockington: He prepared certificates, one each for Dan Kaplansky and Ijeoma Udechukwu for their work on the Community Association. He presented Ijeoma Udechukwu with hers.
Country Grocer on Ridgewood has served the community for many years but has now closed. He attended a small ceremony to mark its closing along with Sue McCarthy, Brian Wade, Travis Croken and François Bouchard – the owner. The ceremony showed the partnership which exists between the Hunt Club Community Association and the Riverside Park Community Association.
Development at 3930-3960 Riverside Drive: There is a public open house on January 16 from 19:00 to 21:00 at the Riverside Churches.
3225 Uplands Development: He attended the opening of the new townhomes on December 7, 2018. This is an Ottawa Community Housing project. It provides housing to families who could not otherwise afford them.
Ottawa Public Library: The Ottawa Public Library proposes to discontinue the library kiosks and hold lockers at the Community Centre. Senior officials will come to the next Hunt Club Community Association meeting on February 4 to discuss the proposal.
Christine Johnson: Barb Shea went to the meeting of the Ottawa Public Library and drafted a letter expressing our concerns about recent announcements reducing library services. She is looking for support.
Speed Limit on Riverside Drive: Presently the speed limit on Riverside Drive south of Hunt Club is 80 km/h. There are nine houses south of Hunt Club Road off Riverside Drive. The residents have formed the Uplands on the Rideau Community Association. They want to reduce the speed limit to 60 km/h, the same as it is north of Hunt Club.
Sue McCarthy: She and Christine Johnson saw that Gilboa Place is dumping snow in the woods of Paul Landry Park. She has filed a complaint with 311 which is being investigated.
Sue McCarthy: Cars parked on Paul Anka near Uplands Drive reduce the visibility of cars leaving a private parking lot. Parking should be restricted near the entrance to that parking lot to allow better visibility.
Ijeoma Udechukwu: She lives on Uplands but cars parked on Uplands reduce the visibility of cars leaving her parking lot.
Riley Brockington: The community has just put up the Harmony in Cultures Mural on the Community Centre. Claudia Salguera, the artist who designed the mural, has personally assumed the cost of insurance which is $800 a year. He will do a fund raiser to cover the cost.

Treasurer’s Report
Peter Foulger: Presented the Treasurer’s Report. It is presented as an appendix.

Motion: At least two of the following three officers must sign cheques: President, Vice President and Treasurer. Moved by Peter Foulger, seconded by Christine Johnson, carried.

Web Site Redesign
John Sankey: Our domain name is hunt-club.ca It gives us a presence on the internet. We should register for multi years so we don’t forget and possibly lose our domain name.

Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
Peter Brimacombe: The old name – Hunt Club Community Organization was registered as an Ontario not-for-profit corporation but the registration has expired. He intends to register the new name: Hunt Club Community Association.

Federation of Community Associations
Sue McCarthy: The Federation of Community Associations is the forum for community associations and similar non-profit groups in Ottawa. It’s worthwhile. It meets once a month. Is anybody else interested in going? Christine Johnson and Abiodun Mosuro said they were.

Motion: That the Hunt Club Community Association become a member of the Federation of Community Associations and pay the $35 yearly fee. Moved by Sue McCarthy, seconded by Christine Johnson, carried.

Community Safety
Brian Wade: He and Travis Croken from the Riverside Park Community Association attended the community safety meeting at the Greenboro Community Centre. The message was that if you see something suspicious, report it.
John Sankey: 911 doesn’t have access to Google Maps.
Riley Brockington: He will check on that.
Christine Johnson: Clubs, such as the homework club provide positive activities for youth.
A question arose about expanding the Community Centre.
Riley Brockington: There are a number of needed infrastructure projects in the ward, including the renovation and expansion of the 52 year old Alexander Community Centre in Carlington. Although the Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre was expanded within the decade, it is at capacity at many times of the day and there is a desire to see additional services offered.

Snow Mole Walk
Sue McCarthy: In February 2018, a group including herself, Dora Joseph, Claudette Hudson, Christine Johnson, John Sankey, representatives from the Council on Aging and the City and others, did a Walkability Survey. They prepared a report which was submitted to the Council on Aging and the City. The report was published on the COA website. The Snow Mole Walk is a short version. It’s available online. Sue is looking for volunteers to form a Snow Mole Group. As a result of last year’s Walkability Survey, traffic lights have been outfitted with an audible signal that the light has turned. Unfortunately the sound is not loud enough.
Riley Brockington: Next meeting, he will present traffic calming measures.
Ijeoma Udechukwu: Riverside Road is a mess. It needs to be repaved.
Riley Brockington: It’s a priority. He is pushing for short sections to be repaved.

Goals and Priorities
Brian Wade: Invited people to describe their goals and priorities for the coming year.
Lynette Joseph: She was involved with community gardens when she was in Toronto. They are a great way for teenagers to be involved.
Brian Wade: We have an application for a community garden. The idea is to take part of Cahill Park and make a community garden.
Kathy Wright: She was trying to find documents from last year to learn more about the Hunt Club Community Association. How many members are there?
Brian Wade: We have about 90 paid members. Membership is a priority.

Appendix

HCCA Treasurers Report by Peter Foulger
December 2018 summary for the 7 January 2019 Meeting
Sponsorships from the City of Ottawa, the Government of Canada, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and T&T Supermarket were deposited. Desjardins presented a cheque to the HCCA for $380.00 from their New Member Sponsorship promotion. C Johnson was reimbursed $465.65 for printing the News and $10.14 for bags. J Sankey was reimbursed $60.10 for web hosting and domain names. Desjardins charged the $2.95 monthly fee.
Sub-accounts:
Activity:
Diane Nahal collected $148 from participants in the Art Club which offsets cost of the room.

Balances:
Garden Fund $ 1,500.00
Fall Festival Fund $ 132.00
Art Club Fund $ 160.89
The Parks People $ 412.42
Balance Sub-accounts $ 2,205.31

Members Surplus
Balance as of 1 August 2018 $ 5,827.74
Year to date receipts, HCCO $ 2,038.35
Year to date expenses, HCCO $ 1,191.53
Increase/(decrease) for year, HCCO $ 846.82
Member's surplus, HCCO $ 6,733.18
Total funds (Members surplus + funds) $ 8,938.49
Reconciliation:
Desjardins account $ 8,928.49
Desjardins share (to be confirmed) $ 10.00
Other chq002 outstanding, $ 0.00

Total all funds $ 8,938.49

Receivables & Liabilities:
We are owed one $110 sponsorship for December.

Attendees:

• Sue McCarthy, Vice President
• Peter Foulger, Treasurer
• Peter Brimacombe, Secretary
• Christine Johnson, Past President
• Lynette Joseph
• Marilyn Koch
• Abiodun Mosuro
• Dianne Nahal
• Kristy Nystrom
• John Sankey
• Melanie Winwood, South East Ottawa Community Health Centre
• Al Gullon
• Claudette Hudson
• Dora Joseph
• Yvonne Marshall
• Marwan Nahal

Motion: To accept the agenda as presented by the Vice President, Sue McCarthy. Moved by Christine Johnson, seconded by Abiodun Mosuro, carried.

Motion: To accept the November minutes. Moved by Al Gullon, seconded by Lynette Joseph, carried.

Treasurer’s Report
Peter Foulger: Presented the Treasurer’s Report – it is presented as an appendix. He asked for approval to pay the following:

Motion: To accept the Treasurer’s Report. Moved by Al Gullon, seconded by Dianne Nahal, carried.

Tornado Assistance
Melanie Winwood: In September, a tornado hit our area, causing damage and disruption. For example, there was damage in the Quarry Co-op. Help is available through the South East Ottawa Community Health Centre which she represents. People may have had to throw out food if they were without power. They may be covered by insurance but cannot afford the deductible. They may have put tarps over their roofs but the wind whips the tarps around causing on-going anxiety. Help is available in the form of gift cards donated by private firms such as Canadian Tire and Metro. Counselling sessions are available.
Christine Johnson: There are 180 units in the Quarry Co-op. We need volunteers there to deliver the newsletter.

Library Lockers & Kiosk Closures
Sue McCarthy: Ottawa Public Library had installed lockers and an automated kiosk in the Community Centre. It is now considering shutting them down as the equipment wears out.
Christine Johnson: She uses the lockers but not the automated kiosk. She is concerned about library services in our community.

Motion: To send a letter to the Councillor, to the Ottawa Public Library Chief Librarian and to the Ottawa Public Library Board of Directors to address our concerns about recent announcements reducing library services. Moved by Christine Johnson, seconded by Marilyn Koch, carried.

Parking on Paul Anka
Sue McCarthy: Cars parked on Paul Anka reduce the visibility of cars leaving a private parking lot. Parking should be restricted to allow better visibility. Sarah Marsaw reported this issue to Councillor Riley Brockington. The HCCA to follow up with the Councillor about the possibility of restricting parking on Paul Anka near the driveway into her condo development.

Website Redesign
Kristy Nystrom: The new web site will better engage the community. It will better present the minutes and bylaws.
John Sankey: We have agreed to get our own domain name: hunt-club.ca. We had been using National Capital Freenet. All the content has been moved over to the new website, hosted by Host Papa.
Sue McCarthy: Host Papa had a special rate for Black Friday – $65 instead of $135. Brian Wade has recommended Word Press to manage the web content.

Council Priorities, 2018-2022
Sue McCarthy: The new City Council was just elected and will consider its priorities for the new term. Some things to consider are environment, road repair and traffic. She asked that board members send their suggestions for council priorities to her by Monday, December 10th.
Peter Brimacombe: The four-way stop at McCarthy and Southmore, slows south-bound traffic on McCarthy to the point where McCarthy is jammed from Walkley to Southmore. The Walkley intersection is a kilometer away but during a snow storm the intersection doesn’t clear because McCarthy is jammed.
Sue McCarthy: She and Brian Wade met with the Riverside Park Community Association. One of the items discussed was funding for the Victoria Day Celebrations.
Al Gullon: He would like to promote Shared Space:

Federation of Community Associations
Sue McCarthy: The Federation of Community Associations is the forum for community associations and similar non-profit groups in Ottawa. It provides lots of ideas and is the avenue to valuable connections. It meets every month. Board members could attend on a rotational basis.

Walkability Survey
Sue McCarthy: She, Dora Joseph and Claudette Hudson did a survey and prepared a report. They submitted it to the Council on Aging and the City.
HCCA members conducted a Walkability Survey in Februrary 2018 along with reps from the Ottawa Council on Ageing. A report with observations and recommendations was submitted to the Ottawa Council on Aging and is included in its report:
Sue McCarthy, Dora Joseph and Claudette Hudson attended a meeting where the Ottawa Council on Aging presented the results of the 2018 Walkability Surveys and a new initiative called the Snow Mole audit. It’s a quick Walkability Survey you can do by yourself or in a group. The 11 question survey is available on the website:
Dianne Nahal: There is a walkway from the pedestrian bridge over the Airport Parkway to the Greenboro Transit Station at South Keys. The section just outside the Transit Station is frequently under water. As it gets colder, it freezes and is a hazard. She sent a photo to the City.
Christine Johnson: She and Sue McCarthy were walking through Paul Landry Park and noticed that snowplows doing Gilboa Place had dumped snow into the environmentally protected part of the Park’s woods. They spoke to the property manager and she promised to speak to the contractor.
Yvonne Marshall: The sidewalk on Uplands at Archer Square is blocked with snow but it’s more that the pavement is uneven and when it’s icy, you can easily slip.

Art Class
Dianne Nahal: She runs the Art Club. It’s a drop-in club. Fee is $2. People bring their own art supplies. Tuesday from 10:00 to 12:30. Six to fourteen people come.

Next meeting: Monday January 7, 2019 at 19:00

Appendix Tresurer's Report
November 2018 summary for the 3 December 2018 Meeting
Sponsorships from C Kroeger, Rimalou Drugs and Desjardins were deposited. Desjardins charged the $2.95 monthly fee.
Sub-accounts:
No activity.

Balances:
Garden Fund $ 1,500.00
Fall Festival Fund $ 132.00
Art Club Fund $ 12.89
The Parks People $ 412.42
Balance Sub-accounts $ 2,057.31

Members Surplus
Balance as of 1 August 2018 $ 5,827.74
Year to date receipts, HCCO $1,228.35
Year to date expenses, HCCO $ 649.74
Increase/(decrease) for year, HCCO $ 578.61
Member's surplus, HCCO $ 6,462.02
Total funds (Members surplus + funds) $ 8,519.33
Reconciliation:
Desjardins account $ 8,536.36
Desjardins share (to be confirmed) $ 10.00
Other chq002 outstanding, $ -27.03

Total all funds $ 8,519.33

Receivables & Liabilities:
We are owed one $110 sponsorship for the June ,one for September and three for December.
Approval is requested for payments as follows:
John Sankey $60.10 for web site registration and hosting.
Christine Johnson $475.79 for printing the Dec News and bags for News delivery.

Attendees:

• Brian Wade, President
• Sue McCarthy, Vice President
• Peter Foulger, Treasurer
• Peter Brimacombe, Secretary
• Christine Johnson, Past President
• Marilyn Koch
• Kristy Nystrom
• John Sankey
• Riley Brockington, Councillor
• Dave Armitage
• Denyse Baizana
• Al Gullon
• Claudette Hudson
• Dora Joseph
• Lynette Joseph
• Fabien Kalala
• Abiodun Mosuro
• Dianne Nahal
• Marwan Nahal
• Hassib Reda

Brian Wade: Invited everyone to introduce themselves and say for what they are thankful.
Brian Wade: He presented the agenda and asked for approval.

Motion: To approve the agenda as amended. Moved by John Sankey, seconded by Al Gullon, carried.

Motion: To approve the September, 2018 minutes. Moved by Sue McCarthy, seconded by Dianne Nahal, carried.

Treasurer’s Report
Peter Foulger presented the Treasurer’s Report. It is shown as an appendix.

Motion: To pay two items: Curbex Fall Festival Sign 190.57, Brian Wade Fall Festival raffle expenses 27.03; Moved by Denyse Baizana, seconded by Sue McCarthy, carried.

Tornado
Brian Wade: Friday, September 26, the HCCO held a meet and greet for candidates for the municipal election. The meeting started at 18:00 but soon after the lights went out because a tornado had knocked out the electrical system. We went to the lobby and soon after we left the building. There is another meet and greet, Saturday October 6 at 18:00, at the Carlington Recreation Centre.
David Armitage: The tornado hit Coady Co-op and four families were without shelter. They were taken to the Greenboro Community Centre because there was no power at ours. It would be valuable to have backup emergency power. Candles started a fire in Ashgrove. The tornado had knocked down trees which got in the way of the fire trucks.

Motion: To ask the City to provide a proper study in order to implement appropriate emergency measures at the Hunt Club/Riverside Park Community Centre. Moved by John Sankey, seconded by Al Gullon, carried.

Banner
Christine Johnson: We need a banner. At the Annual General Meeting in November, there will be a vote to change the name from the Hunt Club Community Organization to the Hunt Club Community Association (HCCA), in line with the other community associations in the City. The banner will have the HCCA logo. There are various styles and costs – a square meter is $80, two square meters is $160. With or without grommets.

Motion: To purchase two banners, one rectangular with 5 grommets and one tablecloth with 4 grommets. Moved by Christine Johnson, seconded by Al Gullon, carried.

Councillor’s Report
Riley Brockington: Presented the Councillor’s Report. Items:
– tornado: the City has put a lot of resources into fixing problems
– Ed Laverty Fields: the plaque was officially unveiled
– coyotes: a small dog was bit by a coyote in McCarthy Woods. The NCC owns McCarthy Woods. It will put up signs at the entrances, warning of coyotes. The City will host an information session sometime in November.
– Mooney’s Bay Pavillon: the City did a community needs assessment. Likely it will be rebuilt.
– speed on McCarthy Road: this file is ongoing

Annual General Meeting, Monday November 5
Christine Johnson: As past president she is responsible for preparing a list of candidates for the new board. Eleven people have said they will present themselves as candidates: Peter Brimacombe, Peter Foulger, Christine Johnson, Lynette Joseph, Marilyn Koch, Sue McCarthy, Abiodun Mosuro, Dianne Nahal, Kristy Nystrom, John Sankey, Brian Wade.
Brian Wade: He will invite the MP David McGuinty and MPP John Frazer to the meeting.

Web Site
Brian Wade: Kristy Nystrom is leading the development of the new web site. Send her your ideas.

Open Mic
Sue McCarthy: Greg Kelley has organized an open mic at Moose McQuire’s. Musicians are encouraged to show up. Terry Tufts will be performing, Saturday, October 6 from 13:00 to 16:00. Greg Kelly hosts ‘Tunes Before Noon’ every Saturday from 1-4 pm at Moose McQuire’s. He opens with a few of his songs, then presents the guest performers, who play an hour set, then any musician-singer is encouraged to perform at the open mic. Terry Tufts will be performing, Saturday, October 6 from 13:00 to 16:00.

Next meeting which is the Annual General Meeting: Monday November 5 at 19:00

Appendix Treasurer's Report
September 2018 summary for the 1 Oct 2018 Meeting
This report covers September up to the 29th.
Account interest of $0.74 for August was credited by Alterna. Sponsorship of $110 from the Government of Canada for the June issue was received. Memberships of $220 and raffle receipts of $17.00 from the Fall Festival were deposited.
Desjardins debited $116.53 for 200 cheques and $10.00 which I believe is for the share required. C Johnson was paid $18.98 for flyers and the City of Ottawa paid $32.90 for the election Meet & Greet (tornado night!).
Sub-accounts:
Activity:
Sponsorships for the Fall Festival: The Government of Canada and the Legislative Assembly of Ontario cheques for $150 each were received. 
C Johnson refunded the Paul Landry Park permit as the City returned her payment.
No payments were made.

Balances:
Garden Fund $ 1,500.00
Fall Festival Fund $ 350.00
Art Club Fund $ 12.89
The Parks People $ 471.04
Balance Sub-accounts $ 2,333.93

Member's Surplus
Balance as of 1 August 20178 $ 5,827.74
Year to date receipts, HCCO $ 897.74
Year to date expenses, HCCO $ 636.34
Increase/(decrease) for year, HCCO $ 261.40
Member's surplus, HCCO $ 6,089.14
Total funds (Members surplus + funds) $ 8,423.07
Reconciliation:
Desjardins account $ 1,875.44
Desjardins share (to be confirmed) $ 10.00
Alterna share, HCCO $ 15.00
Alterna Account, HCCO & funds $ 6,522.63
Other, $ 0.00

Total all funds $ 8,423.07

Receivables & Liabilities:
We are owed one $110 sponsorship for the June News and one more for September.
Other:
Approval to pay Curbex $190.57 for the Fall Festival sign and Brian Wade $27.03 for the Festival raffle expenses. John Sankey donated $12.00 for the National Capital Freenet renewal.

Attendees:

• Brian Wade, President
• Sue McCarthy, Vice President
• Peter Foulger, Treasurer
• Peter Brimacombe, Secretary
• Christine Johnson, Past President
• Marilyn Koch
• Kristy Nystrom
• John Sankey
• Ijeoma Udechukwu
• Riley Brockington, Councillor
• Dave Armitage
• Denyse Baizana
• Bert Beechey
• Mildred Beechey
• Al Gullon
• Claudette Hudson
• Dora Joseph
• Lynette Joseph
• Abiodun Mosuro
• Wali Nasir

Brian Wade: Invited everyone to introduce themselves and say what they learned this summer. He presented the agenda and asked for approval.

Motion: To approve the June, 2018 minutes. Moved by Christine Johnson, seconded by John Sankey, carried.

President’s Report
Brian Wade: He recruited 15 new members Saturday at the Fall Festival. There are currently 91 members including 10 lifetime members. The Annual General Meeting will be held November 5. Anyone interested in running for the Board should inform Christine Johnson, the past president.

Paul Landry Park
Christine Johnson: The new play structure is complete. It’s exciting to see so many kids on it. We need to encourage people to keep it clean. Thanks to our Councillor Riley Brockington for his support in funding it. Saturday October 20, is clean-up day which is part of Ottawa’s Cleanup the Capital campaign.
Brian Wade: Dianne Nahal has taken photos of unusual and pretty plants in the Park.
Sue McCarthy: She took her grand daughters over to the Park but the zip line was sticky.
John Sankey: The slope is too steep at the start.

Hazardous wood near Community Centre
Denyse Baizana: Just outside the Community Centre, a kid jumped on some wood and stepped on a nail.

Picnic in the Park
Christine Johnson: It took place August 25. There was lots of food. Overall it was a good success.

Fall Festival
Sue McCarthy: The annual Hunt Club Fall Festival and Plant Exchange was held last Saturday and it was a success. Attendance was very good. Dale Johnson the Community Centre Director and staff did a great job doing the set up and take down of the site. Committee members included Dale Johnson, Susanne O’Bryne from the South East Ottawa Community Health Centre, Christine Johnson and Sue McCarthy. Christine Johnson was dedicated in obtaining sponsorships for the event. Sue McCarthy was able to get Long&McQuade to provide a sound system for the stage for free. Other sponsors were MP David McGuinty, MPP John Fraser, Councillor Riley Brockington, Desjardins Caisse Popular and Otto’s BMW. She would like to expand the organizing committee to support the organization of the event as she and Christine have been heavily involved for the past 4 years. In past years, the Councillor’s office was primarily responsible and it would be great to have the Councillor’s staff involved in some organizational aspects going forward.
Christine Johnson: Sue has been great in organizing the musical acts.
Ijeoma Udechukwu: The band was great.
Brian Wade: We went through a lot of food – 600 hot dogs and 20 dozen ears of corn.

Riley Brockington: The Riverside Park Community & Recreation Association is back in operation. We should ask them for help since we have the same Community Centre.

Treasurer’s Report
Peter Foulger presented the Treasurer’s Report. There are two reports: one report for June and July and another for August. They are presented as appendices. The fiscal year ends July 31. In April 2018, the Board passed a motion to switch its account from the Alterna Bank to Desjardins Caisse Populaire on Gibford Drive. The switch should be complete for the Annual General Meeting in November.

Motion: To pay two items:
Signs for Fall Festival C Johnson 18.98
Election Meet & Greet event City of Ottawa 32.90
Moved by Sue McCarthy, seconded by Denyse Baizana, carried.
Motion: To accept the Treasurer’s Report. Moved by Denyse Baizana, seconded by Kristy Nystrom, carried.

Councillor’s Report
Riley Brockington presented the Councillor’s Report. Items:
– June 30, the play structure in Paul Landry Park was opened
– Coady Co-op had its 40 anniversary
– work on Ashgrove continues
– shots were fired outside Riverside Pub, a suspect has been arrested
Dave Armitage: Shots were fired at Bank and Hunt Club. The suspect was arrested.
Riley Brockington: – the football fields adjoining the Community Centre were renamed the Ed Laverty Fields. On September 30 a plaque will be unveiled
– LRT Phase 1 is postponed. It won’t open until next year.
– Mooney’s Bay Pavillon is due for an overhaul or a rebuild. Staff will present a preliminary design
– Taggart Development has proposed a major development on the west side of Riverside Drive, north of Hunt Club. There will be a new street with traffic lights to assess Riverside Park. Traffic on Riverside is at capacity now especially southbound around 17:00. There will be a second public meeting sometime in November or December.
– lines for pickle ball were added to the tennis courts at Owl Park
– the province has allowed municipalities to install photo radar. The City has restricted it to streets which children use to reach schools. Fines collected must be used for road safety
Sue McCarthy: She was riding her bicycle on McCarthy Road when a car almost hit her. She wants speed bumps to slow down the cars.
Al Gullon: In the UK, photo radar has had a negative impact on safety. Drivers suddenly brake when they realize they’re in a photo radar zone.
John Sankey: He was responsible for a major road safety project in the old City of Gloucester. Drivers slow down if the road is more complex.
Ijeoma Udechukwu: She is concerned about pedestrian safety crossing from the Community Centre to Metro Plaza. Zebra lines on the street would make the drivers more alert.
Sue McCarthy: A similar recommendation was made in the Walkability Survey which was submitted to the City. The City is looking into all of the recommendations.
David Armitage: Posted speed limit on Hunt Club varies from 60 to 80 km/hr. It should be set at 60.
Riley Brockington: There’s been a spike in calls about coyotes. Jurisdiction is divided: there is the City which is municipal, the Minister of Natural Resources which is provincial and the NCC which is federal. The NCC has proposed a gateway sign at the Plante entrance to McCarthy Woods, warning of coyotes.

Amendment to Change the Bylaws
Brian Wade: At the Annual General Meeting there will be a motion to change the bylaws so that the organization be named The Hunt Club Community Association.

Communication Working Group
Brian Wade: In June the Board passed a motion saying that the name The Hunt Club Community Association be used on business cards, banners, displays and the website. The banner will cost between $200 to $400. The logo on our website is too small. There was a discussion about different techniques to make it bigger.
Brian Wade: The communication working group consists of Sue McCarthy, Kristy Nystrom, John Sankey and myself. Kristy Nystrom is looking at ways of creating a new web site. Would anyone else like to help her?
Peter Brimacombe: He would.

Municipal Elections
Brian Wade: There will be a meet and greet at the Community Centre, Friday September 21 for councillor and public school trustee. There will be an all candidates debate at the Carlington Recreation Centre.

Next meeting: Monday October 1 at 19:00

Appendix 1
June-July 2018 summary for the 10 Sept 2018 Meeting
This report covers the last 2 months of the fiscal year 2017-2018 that ended on 31 July 2018
Account interest of $0.71 for June and $0.75 for July was credited by Alterna. Memberships of $20 were received. The City of Ottawa paid $500 for HCCO community organization and activities. Revera cleared the sponsorship of $100 outstanding. S McCarthy was paid $451.38 as reimbursement for the ProPrinters invoice for the June News and Diane Nahal paid $14.36 for signage. C Johnson was paid $27.80 for the April park cleanup. An entry was made to cover the $81 deficit in the Mural Fund.
Sub-accounts:
Activity:
Receipts of $189 from the Art Club were deposited. .Payments were made as follows:
Art Club - City of Ottawa $189.00 
Park People - S McCarthy $247.94; C Johnson $328.74; D Nahal $53.76
HCCO will cover the $81 deficit in the Mural Project and the account is now closed.
The Harmony in Cultures fund will be renamed Fall Festival fund.
Balances:
Hunt Club Refugee Fund $ closed
Garden Fund $ 1,500.00
Harmony in Cultures Fund (Fall Festival Fund) $ 500.00
Art Club Fund $ 12.89
Mural Project (closed) $ 0.00
TD Parks People $ 1,069.60
Balance Sub-accounts $ 3,082.49
Members Surplus
Balance as of 1 August 2017 $ 4,814.01
Year to date receipts, HCCO $ 3,318.90
Year to date expenses, HCCO $ 2,305.17
Increase/(decrease) for year, HCCO $ 1,013.73
Member's surplus, HCCO $ 5,827.74
Total funds (Members surplus + funds) $ 8,910.23
Reconciliation:
Cash not deposited $ 0.00
Alterna share, HCCO $ 15.00
Alterna Account, HCCO & funds $ 8,895.23
Alterna Term Deposit HCCO, $ 0.00
Total all funds $ 8,910.23
Receivables & Liabilities:
We are owed two $110 sponsorships for the June News.
Other:
The change to Desjardins will be made in the new fiscal year after the internal audit of 2017-18.

Appendix 2
August 2018 summary for the 10 Sept 2018 Meeting
This report covers the first month of the new fiscal year 2018-2019 that began on 1 August 2018
Account interest of $0.74 for August was credited by Alterna. Sponsorships for the Sept News of $110 ea from Café Hiraeth, C Kroeger, Rimalou Drugs and Leg Assy of Ontario (Fraser) which were all deposited at Desjardins. Desjardins debited $2.28 monthly fee on 31 Aug. Cheques have been ordered. 200 cheques will cost $150.43
Sub-accounts:
Activity:
Sponsorships for the Fall Festival: 
Otto's Service Centre $300 and Desjardins $450 received. Another $300 pledged.
Payments were made as follows:
Park People Fund - C Johnson $641.85; S McCarthy $13.96
Fall Festival - B Dumont-Hill $150; Nepean Panharmonic Steelband $150; Chris White $150; Ukebox Lessons-Joel Jacques $150; Scott Amey $600
Balances:
Garden Fund $ 1,500.00
Fall Festival Fund $ 50.00
Art Club Fund $ 12.89
TD Parks People $ 413.79
Balance Sub-accounts $ 1,976.68
Members Surplus
Balance as of 1 August 20178 $ 5,827.74
Year to date receipts, HCCO $ 550.74
Year to date expenses, HCCO $ 618.36
Increase/(decrease) for year, HCCO ($ 67.62)
Member's surplus, HCCO $ 5,760.12
Total funds (Members surplus + funds) $ 7,736.80
Reconciliation:
Desjardins account $ 1,147.29
Alterna share, HCCO $ 15.00
Alterna Account, HCCO & funds $ 6,574.51
Other , $ 0.00
Total all funds $ 7,736.80
Receivables & Liabilities:
We are owed two $110 sponsorships for the June News and two more for September.
Other:
The Desjardins account is open. The Alterna account will be closed once all cheques clear. New cheques are on order from Desjardins. Approval for C Johnson $18.98 for signs for the Fall Festival and City of Ottawa $32.90 for the Election Meet & Greet event is required.

Attendees:

• Brian Wade, President
• Sue McCarthy, Vice President
• Peter Foulger, Treasurer
• Peter Brimacombe, Secretary
• Christine Johnson, Past President
• Kristy Nystrom
• John Sankey
• Riley Brockington, Councillor
• Dave Armitage
• Kat Gracie
• Al Gullon
• Claudette Hudson
• Dora Joseph
• Lynette Joseph
• Fabien Kalala
• Abiodun Mosuro
• Dianne Nahal
• Marwan Nahal
• Kim Pozzo
• Bishop Bryan Williams

Brian Wade: Invited everyone to introduce themselves and say what would they bring if they were stranded on a deserted island.

Motion: To accept the agenda. Moved by David Armitage, seconded by John Sankey, carried.

Motion: To approve the May, 2018 minutes. Moved by Al Gullon, seconded by Kristy Nystrom, carried.

Treasurer’s Report
Peter Foulger presented the Treasurer’s Report. It is presented as an appendix.

Motion: To pay six items. Moved by Peter Foulger, seconded by Peter Brimacombe, carried.

Councillor’s Report
Riley Brockington presented the Councillor’s Report. Items:
Federation of Canadian Municipalities: He went to the annual general meeting in Halifax.
Canadian Pride, Harmony in Cultures Mural: The mural was just cleaned. The artist Claudia Salguera, herself has assumed the cost of insurance. He is promoting a community fundraiser to cover the cost.
Paul Landry Park: The play structure should be finished on June 24. The community unveiling will be soon afterwards. The west fence is owned by RioCan, the owner of the Metro mall. The fence is falling down. Metro shopping carts and some Shoppers Drug Mart carts are ending up in the park. There should be a locking device on the cart wheels to stop people from taking them out of the mall. Gilboa Apartments and Townhouses is a development on the adjacent property to the west. It dumps snow in the Park. This practice must stop.
Christine Johnson: Near the play structure, there is a circle of rocks. They are too low to sit on. Can they be raised?
Riley Brockington: He will look into the feasibility.
Development at the north-west corner of Riverside and Hunt Club: There will be a presentation Monday, June 11 at 19:00 at the Riverside Churches.
Strawberry Social: This event will be held Friday June 8 from 13:30 to 15:30. To register call 613 580-2486 or email Andrea.Ward@ottawa.ca
Wendy Stewart Stormwater Pond: There will be an official ceremony next week.
Civic Hospital Information Session: This is an annual event. It will be held on June 12 at the Alexander Community centre. At 19:15 there will be the hospital information session.

President’s Report
Brian Wade: Items:
The HCCO has received $2000 from The TD Park People. This grant was essential in funding three events: Arts in the Park, Guided Nature Walk and Picnic in the Park.
Two of the three events were just held. Over 100 people participated in Arts in the Park. The artists loved it. People thought that it should be an annual event. Over 50 people participated in the Guided Nature Walk. Dianne Nahal, John Sankey and Owen Clarkin gave talks.
Riley Brockington: These events were very successful. They are part of the total community effort which have transformed Park Landry Park into a positive space. He is looking for a way to present this success story to other community associations and groups.
Picnic in the Park will be held August 25 at Paul Landry Park.
John Sankey: Mike Milsom has a farm. He has an open house this Saturday June 9. Every child who makes a $2 donation to the HCCO will be given space to plant a pumpkin.
Caisse Desjardins: For every new member Caisse Desjardins makes a $10 donation. New members have the choice of four organizations, HCCO is one of them. So far $60 have gone to the HCCO.
All Candidates Meetings: Eight community associations in the Ottawa South Riding co-operated to host two all-candidates events: a meet and greet at the Community Centre on May 16 and a formal debate at Hillcrest High School on May 29. At the Community Centre there were 50 to 60 people. At Hillcrest there were 300 people.
Membership: There are 65 active voting members.
Newsletter: This has been a great success. HCCO has published the newsletter for six years:
Sue McCarthy: We are looking for more contributors to submit articles to be more representative of our community.

Communication Working Group
Brian Wade: In January, a working group was formed to develop communications strategy for all platforms: newsletter, website and social media. Sue McCarthy, Kristy Nystrom, John Sankey and myself are in the group. We would like to submit a series of motions for consideration:

Motion: Given that the HCCO is a community association, and that it is developing a communication strategy, which will require investment into marketing and promotional material, such as business cards, banners, displays and a website, that the name “Hunt Club Community Association” be used and that an amendment to the constitution be drafted to reflect the name “Hunt Club Community Association”. The amendment would be presented at the Annual General Meeting. Moved by Kristy Nystrom, seconded by John Sankey, carried.

Motion: To spend up to $300 to search and reserve the name “Hunt Club Community Association”. Moved by Sue McCarthy, seconded by Peter Brimacombe, carried.
Kristy Nystrom: Currently our domain name is hunt-club.ncf.ca but the name is not our own – it’s under National Capital Freenet. It’s important to have our own domain name. It allows us to switch hosting providers without changing our domain name. Our own domain name allows us to reuse web content. It allows us to reuse written material such as banners and pamphlets. It allows people on the internet to save bookmarks and then click on the bookmarks to get the same web content. It may also provide the option of other services such as the ability to host association email emails. Domains can be registered from a variety of registrars. They cost between $17 and $25 a year. Currently hunt-club.ca is available.

Motion: That hunt-club.ca be registered as a domain name at a cost of up to $25 a year. Moved by Kristy Nystrom, seconded by Christine Johnson, carried.
Kristy Nystrom: In preparation of developing a formal communications strategy, we need to have an electronic EPS file of our logo compatible with illustration software such as Adobe Illustrator in order to produce large format promotional items such as banners. Our current logo file is in a low-res JPEG format and it cannot scale to a size larger than the current file size. We could either keep our existing logo or get a completely new one. If we kept our existing logo we could find a graphic designer to redraw it. if we got a completely new one we could either find a graphic designer to make the logo files or look for affordable stock artwork.
Kristy Nystrom: In preparation for developing a formal communications strategy, we need to invest in our website and consider switching web hosting providers to one that can provide us with the ability to host our website using a web content management solution such as WordPress.
Web Content Management systems allow web site content providers, editors and webmasters to add/update content without knowing all of the technical programming that is usually associated with website maintenance. They allow someone with some technical and graphics experience to develop sites that are engaging and interactive. The communications working group has been researching and investigating options. Currently, the best offer is with HostPapa, a green powered company based in Toronto, that would offer us 3 years of their business hosting package for $3.95 a month for three years, or $182 in total. At that time, we could continue with the business package at cost of $582 for three years or downgrade to the basic package at $325 for three years or switch to another provider. Currently, prices for complete hosting packages are about $200 or more a year. If we continue with HostPapa after the three years, the price for the full business package is under the current $200 per year range. With recent savings in the production of the Hunt Club My Community Newsletter, we can easily budget for this amount or provide sponsorship opportunities for the website to finance the cost of web hosting.

Motion: That the business web hosting package from HostPapa be purchased at a cost of $182 for three years and options for future web hosting be investigated. Moved by Kristy Nystrom, seconded by Christine Johnson, carried.

Development Working Group
Brian Wade: The HCCO led the community response to the Claridge Homes Development on Hunt Club Road. Taggart has proposed a new development at the north west corner of Riverside and Hunt Club Road. There should be a working group to deal with new developments. Who is interested?
Peter Brimacombe: I am.
Dave Armitage: The Taggart development will be the first commercial development on the east side of the Rideau River. Ecology Ottawa believes that the proposed car dealerships will spoil the Rideau River. The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority has an interest too.

Picnic in the Park
Brian Wade: Picnic in the Park will take place Saturday August 25 between 11:30 and 14:30. at Paul Landry Park. We need volunteers to help with this event. Sue McCarthy, Kristy Nystrom and Bishop Bryan Williams expressed interest.

Fall Festival
Sue McCarthy: The Fall Festival will take place Saturday, September 8 at the Community Centre. She met with Dale Johnson, the Community Centre Director and Susanne O’Bryne from the South East Ottawa Community Health Centre.

Community Cleanup
Dave Armitage: A group from Huntview Estates cleaned up the swamp. They found and pulled out propane tanks and dishwashers.
Brian Wade: Do we want another cleanup?

Next meeting: Monday September 10 at 19:00

Appendix Treasurers Report
May 2018 summary for the 4 June 2018 Meeting
Account interest of $0.88 for May was credited by Alterna. Sponsorships from Desjardins and Rimalou Drugs for June were received.
Sub-accounts Activity:
The Refugee sub account was closed. The $1,059.69 was paid to Christine Johnson for her to disburse. A second order for signs was placed with Pro_printers from the Parks Fund.
Payment from The Park people is requested as follow: C Johnson $96.47 for PLP event; D Nahal $48.00 and $5.76 for PLP event.

Balances:
Hunt Club Refugee Fund $ closed
Garden Fund $ 1,500.00
Harmony in Cultures Fund $ 500.00
Art Club Fund $ 12.89
Mural Project $ -81.00
The Parks People $ 1,700.04
Balance Sub-accounts $ 3,631.93

Members Surplus
Balance as of 1 August 2017 $ 4,814.01
Year to date expenses, HCCO $ 1,730.63
Year to date receipts, HCCO $ 2,697.84
Increase/(decrease) for year, HCCO $ 966.81
Member’s surplus, HCCO $ 5,780.82
Total funds (Members surplus + funds) $ 9,397.44
Reconciliation:
Cash not deposited $ 0.00
Alterna share, HCCO $ 15.00
Alterna Account, HCCO & funds $ 9,397.44
Alterna Term Deposit HCCO, $ 0.00

Total all funds $ 9,412.75

Receivables & Liabilities:
We are owed $100 by Landmark/Revera for the Sept news and two $110 sponsorships for the June News.
To simplify accounts it is proposed the Art Fund and Mural project be ended and folded into the general member’s fund. The change to Desjardins will be made in June after all the last meeting of the current financial year.