Association Communautaire

Fallingbrook

Community Association

 

 

 

Minutes of meeting held January 17, 2005(8:00 p.m.)

 

Attendees: Zybina Richards, Brenda Spearman, Eric Tousignant, David Villeneuve, Suzanne Sanford, Bob Monette, Len Godard, Rob Jellett, Don Pottier, Marc Capelli

Regrets: Herb Kreling, Marc Godbout, George Blake, Paul Peltier

 

Subject

Discussions/Decisions

Agenda

The agenda was accepted with one addition regarding the Trillium Grant application from Sonshine Families, on a motion by Marc and seconded by Eric and carried.

Minutes

The minutes were amended to indicate a surplus of $3,400.00, which will cover expenses to the end of the year.

The minutes were accepted with the one change, on a motion from Eric and seconded by Marc and passed.

Sonshine Presentation on the Trillium Grant Proposal

·        Sonshine Families is involved with Group Homes for special needs in Cumberland.

·        The current status of the proposal as indicted by Len Goddard, is it is recommended for approval at the Ministers office for the full amount.

·        Len asked for a representative from the FCA to sit on the Steering Committee.

·        One member from the Steering Committee will sit on the Board of Directors.

·        Len indicated he would be open to up to 2 members on the Steering Committee.

·        Interested parties for the Steering Committee may email Len at: lensr@sonshinefamilies.ca

·        Zybina will email her contacts to let them know Len is looking for people for the Steering Committee.

Treasurer’s Report

·        The financial situation is good.

·        The first rink cheque has been deposited

 

MPP Report as given by Bob Monette

·        Phil McNeeley has been touring cities on budget discussions.

·        There will be a 3 Million dollar assessment done on the Bridge issue in conjunction with the 3 levels of Government.

Counselor Rob Jellett

·        The Budget consultation meetings have begun.

·        Tax increase is proposed at 3 percent plus 1.4 % for Police Service and .1% for Conservation Authority.

·        All residential streets will be sanded and salted.

Rink Report

·        The ice is in good shape and various groups have been booking the ice.

Neighborhood Watch

No update at the present time.

Canada Day

·        The City has set aside $3,000.00 in the budget, however we need to apply for it. David had not heard from Fred on the Petrie Island Plan, however David will apply for the Grant.

·        The rinks may be finished by Canada Day, which may allow for the rides in the parking lot.

Open Discussions

·        Suzanne indicated that the City budget may allow for money for minor capital grants.

·        Suzanne will be conducting workshops for Community Associations on various topics.

·        Zybina expressed an interest on who is planning the City’s 150th Anniversary. Suzanne will follow-up.

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:42PM

Next meeting will on Monday February 21, at room 342 at the Orleans Client Service Centre.

 

Minutes prepared by Brenda Spearman