Rockland
Neighbourhood Association: Minutes of the Board
Meeting of Board of Directors
July 9th, 2008
Directors Present: Doreen Mueller, Dave Clark, John Weaver, Lois
Johnson, John Edwards, Bob June, Wayne Poohachoff, Jarren Butterworth,
Guests: Councilor Bea Holland, Jay Jennings
Regrets: Janet Simpson, Jurgen Mitbrodt,
Absent: Richard Cane, Carrie Greschner,
Summary action items:
• Action (JE) Post newsletter to Website
• Action (JW) Check discrepancies between paid members and the notation on the member list
Meeting called to order at 19:06
1. Agenda
Add: Quarterly report
Motion To accept agenda as amended. (DC/JW) Carried
2. Minutes of June 11th 2008
Change:
LU(z)
#3 The preparation of a preliminary project information form and
neighbourhood feedback form for the preliminary meeting with the
developer is in progress.
#4 1059 Verrinder Avenue
The developer was not aware that meeting had to be held, so it is not ready to proceed to the Committee of the Whole.
CALUC
Need to ensure that blasting is considered in procedures. Wait for an application in progress to determine if a form is required
Motion to approve minutes as amended. (DC/JW) Carried
3. Councillor's report
• Canada day celebration was successful, including fireworks.
• Successful Block Watch volunteer event
• Joint police board and council meeting – voiced
appreciation for Neighbourhood association involvement, especially JW's
support. Solicitor General's office reported on the feedback they have
received on the topic of regionalization of police forces
• City Manager initiated a program for more effective
emergency preparedness (Volunteers are well organized; now Police force
is developing an action plan.)
• 2 hearings coming up on July 24th: Ellis Park and CPR Roundhouse site
JW: There was a meeting yesterday re: Ellis Park - only Burnside and Downtown Residents associations were invited.
4. Committee Reports
• Land Use (zoning) –
• 834 Pemberton is on the heritage registry, so
heritage alteration permit required. That requires a variance; public
hearing is set for July10th.
• 1059 Verrinder Community meeting is not yet organized.
• "Density confusion" - Currently open to
divergent interpretation. Needs thoughtful consideration. Met with
Lloyd Ollila, and asked Paul Hitchcock to help organize arguments for
submission to the City
• Communications
Newsletter – sent out on June 15th.
ACTION – post it to the website
• Membership
ACTION JW will check discrepancies between paid members and the notation on the member list
• C.A.N. – Meeting June 18th
o Joanne Yeomans resigning as chair - Todd Doherty will take over.
o Funding for recording secretary has stopped.
o Gail Price-Douglas will be invited to next meeting to clarify funding
o All candidates meeting – Wednesday, November 12th
is the target date. Supported by James Bay, Fairfield, Fernwood, and
Rockland associations.
o No meetings through the summer.
• Traffic
o Mike Hannah presented information on the recent Joan Crescent parking issue;
o reported on the recent Gas station accident. Damage has been repaired
o Tour Busses – suggestions
• Contact City Transportation Division as they have considerable experience dealing with cruise ships.
• Work with the Art Gallery, Craigdarroch
Castle, Government House, etc. to develop a single pamphlet welcoming
busses, and giving guidance (on regulations, Licensing, size
restrictions, parking, idling) to be handed out at the time of
licensing.
o Neighbour called re: greenways map and trail. City
Hall has a report that identifies possible Pemberton Trail segments and
the overall strategy.
• Social – proposed summer event is cancelled.
• Craigdarroch Castle - insufficient benefit for the resources required.
• Government House – requirement for public access on BC day precludes the proposed event.
• Land Use (strategy)
o No committee action, awaiting progress on City initiatives like down town boundary, etc.
o CALUC - revised the process on notification within a 100 m radius
5. Treasurer’s Report
o Account Balances
• General Account $11113.97
• Garden Account $ 1957.30
• Walking Tour $ 1501.22
6. Correspondence
o Basic grant approved
o DM will work with JW to see that our insurance premium is paid.
7. Business Arising
o Management procedure, sensitive information – deferred
o Police board letter – JW drafted letter and circulated to a variety of NA/CA for comment and signature.
o Fairfield the only non-signatory association
o There are a few who have said they would sign and
haven't, yet. Will wait a few more days and then send it out.
Close of meeting –
Motion to adjourn (DC/DM) at 20:22 Carried