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.

Attendees:

• Brian Wade, President
• Sue McCarthy, Vice President
• Peter Brimacombe, Secretary
• Christine Johnson, Past President
• Marilyn Koch
• Kristy Nystrom
• John Sankey
• Riley Brockington, Councillor
• Dave Armitage
• Celsa Barnhardt
• Kat Gracie
• Al Gullon
• Abiodun Mosuro
• Dianne Nahal
• Barb Shea

Brian Wade: Invited everyone to introduce themselves and say their favourite food.
Brian Wade: Presented the agenda.

Motion: To accept the agenda. Moved by Christine Johnson, seconded by John Sankey, carried.

Motion: To approve the April, 2018 minutes. Moved by Sue McCarthy, seconded by Christine Johnson, carried.

Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer’s report is presented as an appendix.
Sue McCarthy: The money in the Refugee Sub Account comes from Christine Johnson’s tax credit. It’s her intention to manage the money for the Syrian Refugees but it would be easier if she managed it herself. She will keep a separate bank account and report on it.

Motion: The Hunt Club Refugee Tax Credit Fund be transferred to Christine Johnson and the Sub Account be closed. Moved by Sue McCarthy, seconded by Peter Brimacombe, carried.

Councillor’s Report
Riley Brockington presented the Councillor’s Report. Items:
Development at the north-west corner of Riverside and Hunt Club: The proposal includes a senior living centre, a hotel, a private school, two car dealerships and a commercial/retail strip mall. He has asked the developer to consider residential units instead of the car dealerships. There will be a public meeting at the Riverside Churches, Monday June 11 at 19:00.
3225 Uplands (Ashgrove): This is a seven unit Ottawa Community Housing Development. Construction is well underway.
Paul Landry Park: Work on the play structure is scheduled to resume shortly. The HCCO was consulted about the placement of some large stones used for seating. An official opening ceremony will be planned with the HCCO.
Owl Park Pickle Ball: Lines for pickle ball will be painted on all the tennis courts.
Paving the curve on McCarthy: The curve on McCarthy will be paved with high friction asphalt.
Dave Armitage: The sidewalk on the west side of that section of McCarthy is in rough shape.
Potholes: Please report potholes that you see. Telephone 311 or report on-line.
Christine Johnson: Hunt Club Road is now connected to the 417. The connection has increased the volume of heavy trucks which has damaged the Road. The whole road should probably be redone with a grade of material commensurate with the new load and density of traffic.
Riley Brockington: The paving of the Airport Parkway was done with inferior asphalt. The City will be more vigilant with its contractors.
New Director of Community Centre: He expressed his thanks to the outgoing Director James O’Malley for his many contributions. The new director is Dale Johnson.
Earth Day: On Saturday, April 21, over 320 people took part in the event to collect e-waste. 16,660 pounds were collected.
Ed Laverty Sports Fields: The suggestion to name the sports fields has received overwhelming support during the public consultation process.
Older Adult Summit: The Summit will take place at the community Centre, Friday May 11 from 9:00 to 13:00. All places are taken.
Barb Shea: Older adults who drive could benefit from a refresher course. Referring back to development issues there needs to be a larger view on how the City develops. Where does the larger view get discussed?
Riley Brockington: There are two major places: The Official Plan Review and the Transportation Master Plan.
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
Robert and Linda Poulsen Gymnasium: On Friday June 8, the gymnasium in the Community Centre will officially be named the Robert and Linda Poulsen Gymnasium.
Wendy Stewart Pond: Council have approved the naming. There will be an official event sometime in June.
Civic Hospital Information Session: This is an annual event. It will be held on June 12 at the Alexander Community centre. At 18:30 Supt. Maria Keen of the Ottawa Police Service will be there for Cop Talk. At 19:15 there will be the hospital information session.
Community Safety Night: On Monday May 14 there will be a Community Safety Night at the Jim Durrell Recreation centre. Three councillors will be there: Diane Deans, Jean Cloutier and Riley Brockington.
David Armitage: There have been a lot of fentanyl overdoes throughout the City. If you see someone who may have taken it, call 911.

Community Clean Up
Christine Johnson: Many new people came out to clean up Paul Landry Park, as well as the usual suspects.
Dianne Nahal: She helps out with the homework club. A young boy from the club and his mother came out to help with the clean up and they had never been in the park before.
Kat Gracie: We need a welcome kit to give to new residents to let them know what’s available in the community.

Nature Walk
Christine Johnson: 20 people have signed up for the Nature Walk. EventBrite lists events in Ottawa

All Candidates Meeting
Brian Wade: There is a provincial election June 7. We are hosting an all-candidates meeting Wednesday, May 16. The meeting starts at 19:00. You should be there by 18:30 to set up. Marilyn Koch, Kristy Nystrom and Peter Brimacombe said they could help.

Garage Sale
Brian Wade: Linda King is organizing the Annual Hunt Club Garage Sale, Saturday, June 9.

Fall Festival
Sue McCarthy: The fall festival will be held on Saturday, September 8. She met with Dale Johnson, the Community Centre Director and Susanne O’Byrne from the South East Ottawa Community Health Centre. Last year the Community Health Centre paid for the bouncy castle and hot dogs. Riverside Park Community and Recreation Association

Brian Wade: The Riverside Park Community and Recreation Association is the community association just to the north. It may fold because there aren’t enough volunteers. He led the discussion of a number of options.

Next meeting: Monday June 4 at 19:00

Appendix – Treasurers Report
April 2018 summary for the 7 May 2018 Meeting
Account interest of $0.75 for April was credited by Alterna. Two sponsorships for the June News were received. Memberships of $20 were deposited. Payment was made to the Canterbury Community Association for the upcoming Provincial Election debate.
Sub-accounts Activity:
The TD sponsored “Parks People” grant of $2,000 was received. A cheque for $149.98 for signs for Paul Landry park was issued to ProPrinters. Christine Johnson is responsible for disbursements. Payments were made to S McCarthy to reimburse her for the mural opening blessing

Balances:
Hunt Club Refugee Fund $ 1,059.69
Garden Fund $ 1,500.00
Harmony in Cultures Fund $ 500.00
Art Club Fund $ 12.89
Mural Project $ -81.00
The Parks People $ 1,850.02
Balance Sub-accounts $ 4,841.60
Members Surplus
Balance as of 1 August 2017 $ 4,814.01
Year to date expenses, HCCO $ 1,730.63
Year to date receipts, HCCO $ 2,476.56
Increase/(decrease) for year, HCCO $ 745.93
Member’s surplus, HCCO $ 5,559.94
Total funds (Members surplus + funds) $ 10,401.54
Reconciliation:
Cash not deposited $ 0.00
Alterna share, HCCO $ 15.00
Alterna Account, HCCO & funds $10,385.54
Alterna Term Deposit HCCO, $ 0.00
Total all funds $ 10,401.54

Receivables & Liabilities:
We are owed $100 by Landmark/Revera for the Sept news and four $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.

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
• Anthony Chiarello Assistant to the Councillor
• Dale Alexander
• Dave Armitage
• Al Gullon
• Dianne Nahal

Brian Wade: Invited everyone to introduce themselves and say what they like about being a member.
Brian Wade: Presented the agenda.

Motion: To approve the March, 2018 minutes. Moved by Peter Foulger, seconded by Christine Johnson, carried.

Councillor’s Report
Riley Brockington presented the Councillor’s Report. Items:
Owl Park Upgrades: The Parks and Recreation Department has received funding to install Biba interactive play equipment at four parks in Ottawa. Owl Park is one of the sites.
Brian Wade: We should send a letter thanking the Parks and Recreation Department.
3225 Uplands Drive (Ashgrove): Expansion of the existing Ottawa Community Housing development is underway.
Proposed Development at Riverside and Hunt Club Road: The proposal includes a senior living centre, a hotel, a private school, two car dealerships and a commercial strip mall. There would be a new driveway off Riverside with a new traffic light.
Dave Armitage: He questioned if there was enough land for a school.
Riley Brockington: The footprint for the school and yard is 1.89 acres and he has asked if this meets Ministry of Education requirements.
The area is just outside the Airport Influence Zone. There is a park already in the area but it’s not accessible by car. It should be and a new parking lot will be added. Riverside Drive southbound is already at capacity in the afternoon. He has asked for a review of the feasibility of installing two turning lanes for traffic going west-bound over the bridge.
John Sankey: For the two turning lanes to work, it’s necessary to improve the exits from the bridge by signalizing the turning lanes on the bridge so that there are 3 lanes to turn south down Prince of Wales in the afternoon and the existing 2 at other times.
Ed Laverty Fields: The City has started the public consultation process for naming the sports fields at the Community Centre (McCarthy Park). The proposal is to name them the Ed Laverty Fields.
Riley Brockington: He urged the HCCO to send an email supporting the naming of the Ed Laverty Fields.
Wendy Stewart Pond. The City has approved naming the pond on the other side of the Airport Parkway pedestrian bridge the Wendy Stewart Pond.
Robert and Linda Poulsen Gymnasium: The City has approved naming the gym in the Community Centre the Robert and Linda Poulsen Gymnasium.
Earth Day: Saturday April 21 at the Community Centre
Older Adult Summit: Friday May 11 from 9:00 to 12:00 at the Community Centre
Annual Strawberry Social: Friday June 8 from 13:30 to 15:30
Civic Hospital information session: June 12 at the Alexander Community Centre, 960 Silver Street.
Dale Alexander: The signs in the South Keys transit station are confusing. There are two Cahill Drives in opposite directions.
Dianne Nahal: There are multiple Walmart shopping carts in the pond on the other side of the pedestrian bridge over the Airport Parkway. Walmart needs to do a daily walk-around to pick up its carts.
David Armitage: Metro, the grocery store hires a truck to go around once a week to pick up its carts. In the South Keys Mall, a lot of shopping carts end up at the north end near the entrance to Greenboro transit station. A group has started cleaning up. There are a lot of Tim Hortons and A & W cups. They don’t disintegrate because the paper is mixed with plastic. Also there’s a lot of plastic water bottles.
Christine Johnson: We could write a letter to Tim Horton’s and A & W.
Riley Brockington: He is currently looking into two matters re environmental initiatives. Presently green bins are not mandatory at multi-unit residential buildings. They should be. There’s too much garbage at festivals. There should be more bio-degradable containers.

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

Motion: Even though there is a slight increase in costs with having an account at Desjardins, they have made significant contributions to our association’s initiatives and projects. Specifically:
– their ongoing ads in our newsletter Hunt Club My Community
– their financial contributions to community festivals
– their attendance at community festivals with freebies
– their employees volunteering to help clean up Paul Landry Park
– the fact they are within our boundaries Motion: That the HCCO switch its account from Alterna to Desjardins Caisse Populaire on Gibford Drive. Moved by Christine Johnson, seconded by Sue McCarthy, carried.

Member Discount on City of Ottawa Recreation Programs
Brian Wade: The 20% discount is only available on the annual membership packages.

Walkability Survey
Sue McCarthy: HCCO partnered with the Council on Ageing, did a walkability survey and prepared a report. There were 11 participants and they walked four routes. The day of the walk it was sunny and -5C but this was after a weekend of snowfall and freezing rain. The major issue was improperly cleared sidewalks and curbs.
Al Gullon: He was very impressed with the report.

Paul Landry Park
Christine Johnson: The HCCO has applied for a $1000 grant from the City for trees to plant.

Motion: That HCCO ask the management of Gilboa Place Apartments and Townhouses not to dump snow in Paul Landry Park. Moved by Christine Johnson, seconded by Sue McCarthy, carried.

Clean the Capital
Motion: That the HCCO, as part of the Clean the Capital campaign, support a community wide clean up this spring. Moved by Christine Johnson, seconded by Sue McCarthy, carried.

Earth Day
Brian Wade: We need people to help out.
Sue McCarthy and Christine Johnson: Said they could.
Brian Wade: We could run a plant exchange.
John Sankey: We did this last year and it was a great success.

All Candidates Meeting
Brian Wade: There is a provincial election June 8. We are hosting an all-candidates meeting Wednesday, May 16. We need people to help.
Marilyn Koch, Kristy Nystrom and Peter Brimacombe said they could help.

Fall Festival
Sue McCarthy: The fall festival will be held on Saturday, September 8. Last year the South East Ottawa Community Health Centre paid for the bouncy castle and hot dogs. We hope to have their participation again this year.

Next meeting: Monday May 7 at 19:00

Appendix Treasurers Report

March 2018 summary for the 9 April 2018 Meeting
Account interest of $0.73 for March was credited by Alterna. The last three sponsorships for the March News were received and deposited. J Sankey was reimbursed $451.38 for the printing of the News. 
Sub-accounts:
Activity:
The City of Ottawa was paid $123.41 for the Art Club room rentals.

Balances:
Hunt Club Refugee Fund $ 1,059.69
Garden Fund $ 1,500.00
Harmony in Cultures Fund $ 500.00
Art Club Fund $ 12.89
Mural Project $ 69.00
Fireworks Gala $ 0.00
Balance Sub-accounts $ 3,141.58

Members Surplus
Balance as of 1 August 2017 $ 4,814.01
Year to date expenses, HCCO $ 1,630.63
Year to date receipts, HCCO $ 2,235.81
Increase/(decrease) for year, HCCO $ 605.18
Member's surplus, HCCO $ 5,419.19
Total funds (Members surplus + funds) $ 8,560.77
Reconciliation:
Cash not deposited $ 0.00
Alterna share, HCCO $ 15.00
Alterna Account, HCCO & funds $ 8,545.77
Alterna Term Deposit HCCO, $ 0.00

Total all funds $ 8,560.77

Receivables & Liabilities:
We are owed $100 by Landmark/Revera for the Sept news.
S.McCarthy requests reimbursement for the $150 honorarium paid to M Manatch for her speaking at the opening ceremony of the Mural.
The Canterbury Community Association has sent an invoice for $100 as HCCO share of the May 29 Provincial Election debate.

Attendees:

• Brian Wade, President
• Peter Foulger, Treasurer
• Peter Brimacombe, Secretary
• Christine Johnson, Past President
• Marilyn Koch
• John Sankey
• Riley Brockington Councillor
• Dale Alexander
• Dave Armitage
• Bernie Geiger
• Tim Grieder
• Al Gullon
• Claudette Hudson
• Dora Joseph
• Dianne Nahal

Motion: To accept the agenda as amended. Moved by Marilyn Koch, seconded by Dianne Nahal, carried.

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

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

Motion: To approve two expense items: $451.38 to John Sankey for printing costs for the March newsletter, $123.41 to the City for the cost of the room for the Art Club from September 2017 to December 2017. Moved by Christine Johnson, seconded by Peter Brimacombe, carried.

Christine Johnson: She noted how the tax credits for the Syrian Refugee Families work. She writes a personal cheque to Emmanuel United Church for the Syrian Refugee Families. She gets back a tax credit which she then donates to the Syrian Refugee Families. This arrangement was reported in the December 2016 minutes. She asked members to think about how to proceed with the remaining funds in our account for the Syrian refugee family expected to arrive this year in Riverview Park: Should we just donate the amount as is, OR should we have a director deposit it, in order to get the tax credit on the 2018 tax return?

Newsletter
John Sankey: The March issue was published and delivered.

Membership
Brian Wade: There are 72 registered members. One was added tonight and another last week.
The Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group has offered a special price for the Red Blacks, The Ottawa 67s and the Ottawa Fury to members of the HCCO.

Councillor’s Report
Riley Brockington presented the Councillor’s Report. Items:
Potholes
Otto’s BMW Construction Update
3225 Uplands Drive ( Ashgrove Development ) Completion is expected in the summer of 2018.
John Sankey: The developers will be late.
Dave Amitage: Pile driving is still going on but not on the week-ends.
Hydro One Field Remediation: He has had several discussions with Hydro One representatives about the poor state of the hydro corridor along McCarthy Road.
Bernie Geiger: Why did Hydro cut down all of the trees east of McCarthy?
Riley Brockington: Hydro does not want any vegetation higher than grass.
John Sankey: Meadows would be good.
Ed Laverty Fields: There is an application to the City to name the two football fields next to the Community Centre after Ed Laverty who was a driving force for Touch Football.
Commemorative Naming proposals approved at Council: The gymnasium in the Community Centre will be named The Robert and Linda Poulsen Gymnasium.
The Sawmill Creek Settling Pond will be named The Wendy Stewart Pond after our former councillor.
Peter Brimacombe: The Sawmill Creek Settling Pond is one of four ponds. Alan Asselstine, a former director on the HCCO was very involved in the effort to create them.
Events:
Wednesday March 7, Women’s Day Speaker Series
Friday, March 16, River Ward Free Movie Night, Carlington Rec Centre
Saturday, April 21, River Ward Earth Day, Community Centre
Al Gullon: He could explain and promote the Environmental Choice Program on Earth Day.
Christine Johnson: She could help.
Friday, May 11, River Ward Older Adult Summit, Community Centre
Friday, June 8, Annual Strawberry Social, Community Centre

Lifetime Memberships
Brian Wade presented a lifetime membership to Peter Brimacombe who served on the Board for more than ten years.

Community Centre Mural
Dave Armitage: The outline of the old lettering on the Community Centre is still visible. What should we do about it?
Riley Brockington: City staff will assess whether the old adhesive can be removed and how it should be repainted.

Canoe Bay
Dave Armitage: Canoe Bay is a development at Walkley and Riverside. It advertises itself as a seniors residence but what assurances are there that it will be a seniors residence? (it’s outside our boundaries)
Riley Brockington: Advertising and services are geared to seniors but the developers cannot discriminate by age.

Funding Applications
Christine Johnson: Three local businesses invite applications for donations to community events: Walmart, TD Place and Caisse Desjardins. We should apply for donations to projects such as our community garden. TD Place invites applications particularly in support of local parks such as Paul Landry Park.
Riley Brockington: This summer he will have an official opening of the play ground at Park Landry Park. We could apply for a donation to support the event – perhaps for snacks such as hot dogs.
Brian Wade: Anyone who signs up for an account at Caisse Desjardins can designate an organization to receive a donation. Caisse Desjardins will donate $10 to that organization.
Christine Johnson: HCCO has an account at Alterna Bank but it has never gotten involved in any of our community initiatives. Caisse Desjardins has. On numerous occasions, specifically as one of our regular newsletter sponsors, by coming out to our festivals with a kiosk and give aways, by financially contributing to our festivals, by helping with Paul Landry Park clean ups.

Motion: The Treasurer research services at Caisse Desjardins with a view to moving our banking there. Moved by Christine Johnson, seconded by John Sankey, carried.

Provincial Election – All Candidates Events
Brain Wade: Eight community associations in the Ottawa South Riding are co-operating 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. The May 16 event will be held in the Seniors Room.

Motion: To contribute $175.50 towards the cost of the May 29 event at Hillcrest High School. Moved by Peter Foulger, seconded by John Sankey, carried.

Three Syrian Refugee Families
John Sankey: There was a silent auction in support of three Syrian refugee families. One of the items was not sold. He asked if there was any interest in Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo?

Member Discount on City Recreational Activities
Brian Wade: The City offers HCCO members a 20% discount on City recreational activities but they have experienced problems when they asked for the discount.
Marilyn Koch: Unfortunately the City will only give the 20% discount on full memberships at the City’s recreational facilities. If someone, for example, would only like a ‘Group Fitness Classes’ membership, they do not get the discount.
Christine Johnson: Group fitness membership is particularly important as it is the most popular one in our community.
Riley Brockington: He will get back to us.

Your Community Voice
Dave Armitage: Your Community Voice is the local newspaper that replaced Ottawa South News. Congratulations to everyone who works there.

Next meeting: Monday April 9 at 19:00

Appendix Treasurers Report
February 2018
Account interest of $0.67 for February was credited by Alterna. Three sponsorships for March were received and deposited.
Sub-accounts:
Activity:
No activity

Balances:
Hunt Club Refugee Fund $ 1,059.69
Garden Fund $ 1,500.00
Harmony in Cultures Fund $ 500.00
Art Club Fund $ 136.30
Mural Project $ 69.00
Fireworks Gala $ 0.00
Balance Sub-accounts $ 3,264.99

Members Surplus
Balance as of 1 August 2017 $ 4,814.01
Year to date expenses, HCCO $ 1,179.25
Year to date receipts, HCCO $ 1,905.08
Increase/(decrease) for year, HCCO $ 725.83
Member's surplus, HCCO $ 5,539.84
Total funds (Members surplus + funds) $ 8,804.83
Reconciliation:
Cash not deposited $ 0.00
Alterna share, HCCO $ 15.00
Alterna Account, HCCO & funds $ 8,789.83
Alterna Term Deposit HCCO, $ 0.00

Total all funds $ 8,804.83

Receivables & Liabilities:
We are owed $100 by for the Sept issue of the newsletter and 2 X $110 each for March. One March sponsorship cheque has been received but not yet deposited.
J Sankey has submitted the ProPrinters invoice 34715 for the March News in the amount of $451.38 for reimbursement.

Attendees:

• Brian Wade, President
• Sue McCarthy, Vice-President
• Peter Foulger, Treasurer
• Christine Johnson, Past President
• John Sankey, acting Secretary
• Riley Brockington, Councillor
• Dora Joseph
• Al Gullen
• Dan Kaplansky
• Dianne Nahal
• Marwan Nahal
• Bernie Geiger
• Kristy Nystrom
• Claudette Hudson
• Peter Vasdi
• Tammy Laverty Hall
• Gordie Laverty
• Dale Alexander
• Alan Asselstine

Motion: to accept the agenda. Moved by Sue McCarthy, seconded by John Sankey, carried.

Motion: to approve the January 2018 minutes. Moved by Christine Johnson, seconded by Sue McCarthy, carried.

Naming of the fields in McCarthy Park after Ed Laverty: Ed Laverty spent 50 years promoting touch football and organizing the Ottawa-Nepean Touch Football League, and is a member of the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame. For 2 decades the Ottawa championships have been held at McCarthy Park. His daughter, Tammy Laverty Hall, made a presentation about his accomplishments. Her husband, brother, and mother were also present. Ed Laverty passed away last fall.

Motion: that the HCCO supports the naming of the two championship football fields at McCarthy Park in honour of Ed Laverty. Moved by Al Gullen, seconded by Christine Johnson, carried unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report.
Peter Foulger presented his report for January.

President’s Report
Brian Wade proposed our priorities for 2018. Under the acronym OUR PARKS, he described our priorities:
Outreach to engage our community,
Utilize all our resources,
generate Revenue to support our activities,
engaging in Partnerships,
ensuring that our activities and aims Align with our community,
ensure member Recruitment to ensure volunteers,
capture and share the Knowledge of our community,
provide Social events to bond our community.

He proposed our immediate projects as working on a communications strategy, a community needs assessment, a community garden, improving Paul Landry Park, holding educational seminars, and partnering with the Owl Park Ice Rink group. Our proposed events for 2018 include a fall festival, a summer event, a fireworks gala, election candidates’ events, a social event.

Councillor’s Report
Councillor Brockington discussed the Claridge development on Hunt Club Road – we won some battles but lost the war; Otto’s BMW construction, Ashgrove construction, the Quarry Co-ops safety meeting, upcoming safety audits and walks, and noise from low-flying aircraft. He flagged 5 upcoming events, suggested all-candidates events for the upcoming provincial elections, and distributed statistics from the speed boards in our area.

Lifetime Memberships
Brian Wade presented lifetime memberships to nine people who have served on our Board for ten years or more: Alan Asselstine, Gerry Beausoleil, Peter Brimacombe, Gisèle Loiselle-Branch, Fred MacLennan, Art Miskew, John Sankey, Nancy Seaby, Peter Vasdi.

Other Business
June Election Forum planning meeting Thursday Feb 15 7 pm. Brian Wade asked if somebody would like to go. No volunteers, so Brian will see about changing his personal schedule to attend.
Sue McCarthy described the plans for a walkability audit to take place on 12 February starting at 10:30 am.
SEOCHC is holding a partners’ committee meeting 1:30 pm 15 February 2018 – John Sankey will attend for the HCCO.
Christine Johnson distributed blue T-shirts bearing the HCCO logo.

Adjournment:
The next meeting will be Monday 5 March at 7 pm

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
• Dale Alexander
• Carlos Carrero
• Al Gullon
• Dora Joseph
• Brent Scollie
• Barb Shea
• Barry Silverman
• Patrick Uguccioni

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

Motion: To approve the December, 2017 minutes. Moved by Christine Johnson, seconded by Brent Scollie, carried.

Treasurer’s Report
Peter Foulger: Presented the Treasurer’s Reports for November and December. They are presented as appendices A and B at the end of the minutes.

Motion: To approve the Treasurer’s Reports for November 2017 and December 2018 including payments of $451.38 to Christine Johnson for the cost of printing the newsletter and $47.00 plus tax for 50 cheques from Alterna. Donations received for the Fireworks Gala should be given to the City. Moved by Peter Foulger, seconded by Sue McCarthy, carried.

Community Newspaper
Sue McCarthy: In the wake of Ottawa South News and other community papers shutting down, another group led by Mike Wollock are creating a new community newspaper. Mike Wollock published the Hunt-Club Riverside news until he sold it to Metroland media 14 years ago. He has sent Patrick Uguccioni and Barry Silverman to update us on this undertaking.
Patrick Uguccioni: Credit goes to Mike Wollock, the publisher for starting the paper – The Hunt Club/Riverside Community Voice. It will be published bi-weekly and delivered by Canada Post. They are planning to have the first issue out as soon as February 15. He is the editor and Barry Silverman is the Sales Manager. Phone number is 613-458-6423.

Membership
Brian Wade: Reported that we are at 65 registered members. He thanked Riley Brockington as six members were a result of councillor’s newsletter that included a small registration form for the various community associations in River Ward.

Proposed Development on Hunt Club Road
Peter Brimacombe: Claridge Homes has submitted an application to the City for development on 1026 to 1054 Hunt Club Road. It proposes to build an 8 story retirement home and an 8 story hotel. The Councillor hosted an information session
There is no proper access from the proposed development unto Hunt Club Road – no matter how you look at it, vehicle access both unto and off Hunt Club Road is unsafe. Planning Committee will meet January 23 to discuss this proposal. He and John Sankey wrote a paper where they said that traffic on Hunt Club Road will be negatively impacted and so will the whole City. The best strategy is to emphasize the interest of the whole City in the presentation to Planning Committee.
Carlos Carrero: Traffic on Hunt Club is bad and getting worse.
Barb Shea: She lives on Bartlett Private right across from the proposed development. There are 25 homes on Bartlett Private and several people have already written to the City to express their opposition. She met with Councillor Brockington to discuss this issue and she would like to thank him for his patience. She expects that the HCCO would appear before the Planning Committee, opposing the development.
John Sankey: Hunt Club Road is crucial part of the transportation network. It’s the only road that allows vehicles to bypass the City.

Councillor’s Report
Riley Brockington presented the Councillor’s Report.
The Fireworks Gala was held at the Community Centre, December 29. He would like to thank the HCCO members who attended and the ones who volunteered to help. There was a real spirit of community.
The mural Canadian Pride, Harmony in Cultures created by artist Claudia Salguera has been mounted on the Community Centre. The official unveiling will be this Saturday January 13 at 13:00.
There will be a free family movie night Saturday, January 13 at 18:00 at the Alexander Community Centre, 960 Silver Street. The movie is Kung Fu Panda 3.
He has found $1.9 million to resurface the Airport Parkway between Brookfield and Hunt Club.
The new play structure in Paul Landry Park will be ready in the spring.
The Mooney’s Bay Pavillion: Riley secured funding in the 2018 budget to ensure a needs assessment review is undertaken. It has come to the end of its lifecycle and various options on what to do, from status quo to renovation to complete teardown and rebuild will be considered.
He sent out a newsletter with coupons for membership in the community associations in his ward. Did anyone present the coupons for membership in the HCCO?
Brian Wade: Six people. Thank you very much.
Proposed Development on Hunt Club Road will come before Planning Committee January 23. He’s a member. There are three issues
traffic, there’s a solid median, traffic cannot cross, entrance and exit will require U-turns. The points of the U-turns are called book-ends – they’re at McCarthy/Downpatrick and Dazé. Staff said that a median break is not required – it’s not worth it.
Retention of mature trees. This is a problem. Construction may lower the water table and they may die.
Height and density. The original proposal is an 8 story retirement home and an 8 story hotel. Claridge has agreed to a minor reduction in height.
The presentation January 23 has to sway Planning Committee. You should talk about Hunt Club at capacity, Hunt Club/Riverside has the most accidents in the City, the amount of traffic from the development is insignificant, there are many places along Hunt Club which if developed would be the same problem. The entire network is at capacity.

Motion: Representatives from the HCCO will write a letter and appear before Planning Committee. Moved by Christine Johnson, seconded by Brent Scollie, carried.

Brent Scollie: The City has a project Bank Street Redevelopment, Billings Bridge to Kitchener. Where is it?
Riley Brockington: He will get an update.

Traffic Safety
Al Gullon: He is the author of 12 papers on traffic safety. The latest paper was presented in Belgrade, Serbia in April 2015. The biggest single factor in causing accidents was the Absent Minded Professor Syndrome (AMPS). Posted speed limits had a negative effect on traffic safety. Shared Spaces is an urban design approach that emphasizes that the road is shared and everybody must behave in a way that respects other users – motorists must give way to pedestrians and bicyclists because they are bigger and stronger:
Christine Johnson: You should submit an article to Patrick Uguccioni to put in his new newspaper.
Brian Wade: Asked Al for his input in completing Ecology Ottawa’s Active Transportation survey regarding bicycles and walking.

Lifetime Memberships
Brian Wade: An amendment to the constitution was passed during the 2017 Annual General Meeting which states that members who have served on the Hunt Club Community Organization’s board of directors for 10 or more years would be named honorary lifetime members.

Motion: The following individuals be awarded honorary lifetime memberships at the next HCCO meeting on Monday February 5, 2018. Moved by Brian Wade, seconded by Sue McCarthy, carried.
Alan Asselstine, Gerry Beausoleil, Peter Brimacombe, Peter Foulger, Gisèle Loiselle-Branch, Fred McLennan, Art Miskew, John Sankey, Nancy Seaby.

Future Projects and Events
Brian Wade: He invited everyone to share their ideas and concerns about what projects and events HCCO should focus on during this year.
Sue McCarthy: Partnerships are important. We should be partnering with other organizations. We have had success with the South East Ottawa Community Health Centre, Riverside Park Community Association and with Riley Brockington.
Ijeoma Udechukwu: We could give workshop and seminars. Suicide prevention and other things of interest to the community should be topics. She also noted the Bookmobile on Bank Street near Giant Tiger has asked for copies of our newsletter. She will drop them off.
John Sankey: There are two elections this year. One provincial and one municipal. In the past we’ve had all-candidates meetings. They were well attended.
Riley Brockington: All-candidates meetings can have two formats. One is a formal debate and the other is an open house. You can partner with other groups.
Carlos Carrero: Ottawa Public Library does seminars. We could partner with them.
Christine Johnson: There should be a social dynamic. There could be food and games. There should be something when we open the community garden.
Brian Wade: There are two projects ongoing that we should continue to focus on – the community garden right beside his condominium in Cahill Park and the Paul Landry Park Clean Up.

Motion: To create a working group to develop a communications strategy, including policy and procedures, encompassing all communication platforms: Newsletter, Website and Social Media. Moved by Sue McCarthy, seconded by Barb Shea, carried.
John Sankey, Brian Wade, Sue McCarthy, Kristy Nystrom expressed interest in being part of this working group.

T-shirts
Christine Johnson: Presented members with free T-shirts: Volunteer, HCCO.

Next meeting: Monday February 5 at 19:00

Appendix A Treasurer's Report for November 2017

Sponsorships were received from C Kroeger, McEvoy-Shields, C King, City of Ottawa, Rimalou Drugs and CP Desjardins. Thirteen memberships were received. Account interest of $0.70 for Nov was credited by Alterna. 
There were no payments. 

Sub-accounts: 
Activity: 
A donation from the Cement Association for the Fireworks Gala was received.. 
Balances: 
Hunt Club Refugee Fund $ 1,059.69 
Garden Fund $ 1,500.00 
Harmony in Cultures Fund $ 500.00 
Art Club Fund $ 5.30 
Mural Project $ 69.00 
Fireworks Gala $ 500.00 
Balance Sub-accounts $ 3,633.99 

Members Surplus 
Balance as of 1 August 2017 $ 4,814.01 
Year to date expenses, HCCO $ 673.48 
Year to date receipts, HCCO $ 1,452.80 
Increase/(decrease) for year, HCCO $ 778.62 
Members surplus, HCCO $ 5,593.33 

Total funds (Members surplus + funds) $ 9,227.32 

Reconciliation: 
Cash not deposited $ 0.00 
Alterna share, HCCO $ 15.00 
Alterna Account, HCCO & funds $ 9,212.32 
Alterna Term Deposit HCCO, $ 0.00 
Total all funds $ 9,227.32 Gullon

Receivables & Liabilities: 
Request: Approval of payment to C Johnson of $451.38 to reimburse her for the Pro Printers invoice for the Dec newsletter. 
Request: Approval to order 50 new cheques from Alterna at a cost of $47 plus tax. 
We are owed $100 for the Sept news. 

Appendix B Treasurer's Report for December 2017

Twelve memberships were received in cash and deposited . Account interest of $0.76 for December was credited by Alterna. ProPrinters invoice of $451.38 for printing the Dec HCMC was paid. D Nahal was reimbursed $16.46 for Do Not Litter signs for Paul Landry Park. 

Sub-accounts: 
Activity: 
Art Club cash receipts of $131.00 were received from D Nahal and deposited. 

Balances: 
Hunt Club Refugee Fund $ 1,059.69 
Garden Fund $ 1,500.00 
Harmony in Cultures Fund $ 500.00 
Art Club Fund $ 136.30 
Mural Project $ 69.00 
Fireworks Gala $ 500.00 
Balance Sub-accounts $ 3,764.99 

Members Surplus 
Balance as of 1 August 2017 $ 4,814.01 
Year to date expenses, HCCO $ 1,141.32 
Year to date receipts, HCCO $ 1,573.56 
Increase/(decrease) for year, HCCO $ 432.24 
Members surplus, HCCO $ 5,246.25 

Total funds (Members surplus + funds) $ 9,011.24 

Reconciliation: 
Cash not deposited $ 0.00 
Alterna share, HCCO $ 15.00 
Alterna Account, HCCO & funds $ 8,996.24 
Alterna Term Deposit HCCO, $ 0.00 
Total all funds $ 9,011.24 

Receivables & Liabilities: 
We are owed $100 for the Sept news.

Attendees:

• Brian Wade, President
• Sue McCarthy, Vice President
• Peter Brimacombe, Secretary
• Christine Johnson, Past President
• Dan Kaplansky
• Kristy Nystrom
• John Sankey
• Alix Duncan, Assistant to the Councillor
• Blair Kirkpatrick, Metroland
• Alexandra Mazur, Metroland
• Erin McCracken, Metroland
• Bernie Geiger
• Al Gullon
• Janet Morris
• Marwan Nahal
• Dianne Nahal
• Linda Pedley
• Les Schram
• Brent Scollie
• Les Whitney

Brian Wade: Welcomed everybody, presented the agenda and invited additions.

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

Walkability Survey
Sue McCarthy: Les Whitney is a member of the Council on Aging of Ottawa. He is on the Committee on Pedestrian Safety.
Les Whitney: A walkability audit is an important part in promoting health and well being. It identifies the pedestrian routes that are important and then examines them for four aspects that are important for older people: safety, accessibility, convenience and connectedness, comfort and attractiveness.
Sue McCarthy: How do we get started?
Les Whitney: Start in February. Check maps of your area and figure out what routes are important.
Bernie Geiger: The sidewalk on Plante is paved with asphalt. Near the Quarry Co-op, it’s broken and uneven. Condor and Avocado have no sidewalks but the asphalt on the streets have cracks in them.
John Sankey: As a member of a group, he conducted walkability surveys in the old City of Gloucester. They did the routes from the school bus stops first. They took lots of pictures.
Dianne Nahal: She is interested in helping.
Sue McCarthy: Anyone wanting to participate in the planning or execution of the Hunt Club Walkability Survey, please contact her. It will likely be done in February 2018.

South Ottawa News
Brian Wade: The Ottawa South News will be closing January, 2018.
John Sankey: As part of the deal between Torstar and Postmedia, all of Ottawa’s community newspapers are to be shut down: Metro Ottawa, Kanata Kourier-Standard, Nepean/Barrhaven News, Orleans News, Ottawa East News, Ottawa South News, Ottawa West News, Stittsville News, West Carleton Review.
Sue McCarthy: We cannot replace Ottawa South News on our own. Maybe with other community associations we could do something.
Blair Kirkpatrick: Ads in the Ottawa Citizen are seven or eight times the rates of Ottawa South News. The flyers are the real attraction for businesses.
John Sankey: HCCO publishes its own newsletter Hunt Club My Community, four times a year. Ads are one eighth of the newsletter. The Riverview Park newsletter is a volunteer effort. There are lots of ads. Alta Vista does its own newspaper, Vistas. It’s 35 pages. There are lots of ads. There’s lots of opportunity in the south end.
Christine Johnson: We do our own newsletter – Hunt Club My Community. The hard part is to get volunteers. It does not replace Ottawa South News. It’s a big loss.
Alexandra Mazur: You could contact Algonquin College. Each journalism student has a beat.
Brian Wade: A whole lot of community engagement will be lost with the closing of Ottawa South News.
Blair Kirkpatrick: Advertisers will be looking for other options. They don’t want to lose the community.
John Sankey: We could publish Hunt Club My Community every two months instead of every three.
Bernie Geiger: Newspapers are on a downward trend. We used to have the Ottawa Citizen and the Ottawa Journal. Community newspapers have to compete with Facebook and Twitter.
Alix Duncan: Twitter and Facebook are a steering mechanism. They’re not the news.
John Sankey: We don’t quit, we evolve.
Christine Johnson: Thanks to Alexandra Mazur, Erin McCracken and Blair Kirkpatrick for sharing their knowledge and experience.

Newsletter
Sue McCarthy: A cheaper printer has been found. The reduced cost means that we are now in the black. The December issue has been printed and delivered.
Christine Johnson: We need more volunteers to deliver.

Membership
Brian Wade: We now have 56 members.

Art Club
Dianne Nahal: The Art Club runs every Tuesday between 9:30 and 12:00 at the Community Centre. There is a $2 drop-in fee. It’s doing awesome! The room is full.

Councillor’s Report
Alix Duncan: Presented the Councillor’s Report:
The flex sticks will be pulled for the winter
Claridge Homes development on Hunt Club: The issues are traffic flow, density and tree preservation.
Walkability Survey: There are two kinds: a safety walk can be done by anyone in the community. Typically, a route is the subject of the study. The other kind is Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). This is a more formalized process, done by the police. An area such as a shopping centre is the subject of the study.
Budget: Resurfacing the Airport Parkway between Brookfield and Hunt Club: funds have been found to resurface the road.
Shooting at Paul Anka and Uplands. The Community Police Officer has been engaged.
Christmas Social, December 12 at Carlton Heights Community Centre
Christmas Dinner at two locations: Hunt Club-Riverside Park Community Centre, December 24, 14:30 to 16:30 and Carling Recreation Centre, December 24, 15:30 to 17:30. The dinner and the serving is provided by Operation Big Turkey. People are invited to simply have Christmas dinner.
Fireworks Gala: Friday, December 29, doors open 18:45, fireworks 21:00 at the Community Centre. Inside volunteers are needed. Please contact Alix Duncan
Coyote Information Session, Monday January 8, 2018, 18:00 to 19:00 at the Community Centre

Past President’s Report
Christine Johnson: She would like to thank: John Sankey for his support as Past President, Sue McCarthy for her work as Vice President and as Editor of the newsletter, Peter Brimacombe for his work as Secretary and on the constitution, Peter Foulger for his work as Treasurer, Andre Main for her community contacts and her craft work, Brian Wade for his work on the environment, constitution and audit.
$2500 was raised to help Syrian refugees. She passed out a flyer to support a family that is stuck in Beirut. On Saturday, December 16 there is an Art and Photo Sale to support Syrian refugee resettlement:
Paul Landry Park: It has been an honour to have worked on the revitalization of Paul Landry Park.

Paul Landry Park

Motion: To renew the adoption of Paul Landry Park. Moved by Sue McCarthy, seconded by Christine Johnson, carried.
Dianne Nahal: She made “Do Not Litter” signs out of recycled aluminum.

Proposed Ontario Cannabis Legislation
Brian Wade: Councillor Brockington circulated a pdf document on the proposed Ontario Cannabis Legislation.
Sue McCarthy: Features of the proposed legislation include: only the Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation can sell it, the Smoke Free Ontario Act will be changed to regulate cannabis smoking, anyone operating a vehicle after cannabis consumption will be punished, there will be increased fines for distracted and careless driving, the legal age to purchase, possess and consume will be 19.
Alix Duncan: Councillor Brockington is looking for feedback. Unlike alcohol consumption, cannabis consumption is hard to measure.
Les Schram: The active ingredient in marijuana is THC. In combination with alcohol, it’s bad. Studies are being done but what is known right now is that THC is a hazard. Ontario is proposing a separate company to make it harder to use marijuana, cigarettes and alcohol in combination. He would like to see something other than a crown corporation. The cost will depend on the potency – the higher the potency, the higher the price. Like alcohol.
Dianne Nahal: Does medicinal marijuana have THC?
Alix Duncan: There are two kinds of marijuana: medical and recreational. Again, the Councillor is looking for feedback.

Community Centre Mural
John Sankey: Claudio Salguero led the artists. It is finished but it has to be installed on the Community Centre. Installation should be scheduled soon.

Light Transit, Naming of Station
Bernie Geiger: Confederation Station will be renamed to the Mooney’s Bay Station to avoid huge confusion. There are two main lines: the Confederation Line which is the longer, more complete line. It runs east and west, across the north of the City; the other smaller line is the Trillium Line which runs north and south. The Trillium Line used to be the O Train which has a station called Confederation Station. To avoid confusion, it will be renamed the Mooney’s Bay Station even though it is quite a way from Mooney’s Bay on the Rideau River.

Next meeting: Monday January 9, 2018 at 19:00