Association Communautaire

Fallingbrook

Community Association

Minutes of meeting held October 30, 2000

Attendees: George Blake, John Cloutier, Don Pottier, Zybina Richards, David Villeneuve, Giles Warren.

Regrets: Ron Hamelin (on leave of absence), Marc Cappelli, Frank Dugal, Brenda Spearman.

Appointment of Class B Directors – Don Pottier

The October 30^th meeting was called to order by Don Pottier. He advised everyone present that a Special meeting was held before the start of October 30^th meeting and the following FCA Directors were voted and agreed by Class A Directors Don Pottier and Zybina Richards. The Directors are – George Blake, Marc Cappelli, Lynne Hamelin, Jocelyn Holmes, Debbie Parent, Paul Pelletier, Don Pottier, Zybina Richards, Brenda Spearman, David villeneuve and Ron Hamelin (ex-officio)

Subject	Discussions/Decisions
Appointment of FCA Officers	The appointment of President – Zybina Richards, Treasurer – Don Pottier, Secretary – Brenda Spearman was accepted on a motion by Don Pottier.
Agenda	The Agenda was accepted on a motion by Dave Villeneuve, seconded by Don Pottier
Minutes	Minutes of March 20, 2000 meeting was adopted (with corrections to the spelling of names) on a motion by Dave Villeneuve, seconded by George Blake.
Treasurer:	This report was focused on Canada Day 2000. Due to reduced expenses, we closed with a $5000 operating revenue. Don motioned for this report to be accepted as presented, seconded by Dave and carried.
4^th Orleans Scouting Group	Mr. John Cloutier, of the 4^th Orleans Scouting Group was once more (15^th time) seeking Sponsorship from the FCA. He was pleased to report that registration was up 3% from last year. They are consolidating groups to save on money. They are operating with the same executives as last year. He also offered the usage of compasses and maps to the Girl Guides of Orleans. George motioned that the FCA once more sponsor the 4^th Orleans Scouting Group, seconded by Dave and carried.
Canada Day	Despite the one factor we cannot control – the weather – it was another successful year. There were concerns from the Concession stands that because of the weather they were not making any money.
Newsletter	4 page Edition dedicated to All Candidates (Mayor and Councillors) will be delivered in Ad Bags Friday, November 3^rd. Residents of South Fallingbrook are also included in the distribution. Extra copies were printed and will be handed out at the All Candidates meetings. Production cost approximately $800.00.
Petrie Island	Friends of Petrie Island had a very successful year. They have received great support from the Cumberland City Council.
Rec. Committee	The official opening of the Sports Park is scheduled for November 5^th at 2:00pm. Dave added that some of the Nature Trails were not being maintained and a letter was sent to Ken Connelly.
Outdoor Rinks	The Rink Agreements were forwarded to David Villeneuve.
Web Site	Dave to discuss updating the FCA website.
QHCA	They have looked into upgrading the Community Centre with wheelchair facilities but they lack the funds to proceed. Crime in the Queenswood Heights area was up during the summer. The Association’s Kids Xmas party will be on December 16^th. The Association has written a letter to the Manager of Food Basic grocery store requesting that they make some of the bag dispensers in the produce section wheelchair accessible. It was agreed that the FCA will write a letter in support.

Meeting adjourned at 9:53 p.m. Next meeting Monday, November 20, 2000.

Prepared by Zybina Richards