2009 Annual General Meeting Minutes
Monday, November 16, 2009
Location: Billingswood Manor
Present: Connie Berry, Rosella Mac Neil, Donna Silver, Willem Van Westerop, Judy Mordy, Leo DeRome, Hijal De Sarkar, Maritala Robinson, Olita Schultz, Joan Lesiak, Sylvia Butt, Terry Couvillon, Lynn McKenzie, Kristine Ennis, Adam Dodd, Jojo Maalouf, Eileen McGurrin (Minutes Part I), Colin MacLean (Minutes Part II)
Isabel Metcalfe
Regrets: James McLaren
Guest: David McGuinty, M.P. for Ottawa South riding
Opening Remarks and Welcome
Meeting Chair, Rosella Mac Neil, opened the meeting at 7:15 p.m. and welcomed all attendees. She announced that our special AGM guest, M.P. David McGuinty, was scheduled to arrive soon but other meeting business would proceed until his arrival. Rosella invited attendees who had not yet renewed their membership to please do so. Heron Park residents with HPCA Membership are permitted to vote at the AGM and other community meetings.
Board and Executive Positions
Rosella explained that although the HPCA Executive roles are for two years and this is not a scheduled election year, due to recent resignations of President Kelly Thomas and Secretary, Eileen McGurrin, those roles are up for re-election a year early.
Proposed nominations: James McLaren, formerly VP, is willing to assume the role of President, Rosella, the role of Secretary, and Colin, the role of Treasurer. The VP role would remain vacant.
In addition, a few board members have either resigned during the past year (Johanne Bérubé) or determined not to stay on as a Board member (Angie Kelm). Other Board members present were then asked if they were willing to renew their commitment for another year: Connie Berry, Leo DeRome, Maritala Robinson, as well as Hijal DeSarkar all agreed to renew their commitment for 2009/2010. In response to a question, Connie briefly outlined the responsibilities of an HPCA board member: primarily to attend meetings (now held the 2nd Tuesday of every month) and to participate in activities based on their availability and interest. Heron Park residents are welcome to attend meetings and Colin added that membership in HPCA gives you the option of voting on motions at meetings.
Following a suggestion, all AGM attendees briefly introduced themselves. One attendee was Isabel Metcalfe who is considering running for municipal council in this area.
Motion to accept all said nominations: Eileen McGurrin Seconded: Olita Schultz
Motion carried by a show of hands.
3. Report on Ottawa South riding from David McGuinty, Ottawa South Member of Parliament and AGM guest
Upon his arrival, our M.P. David McGuinty was invited to address the AGM. Mr. McGuinty opened his remarks by expressing appreciation for community members who came out to attend the AGM and for those actively involved in the Heron Park community.
Mr. McGuinty then shared events and issues affecting our riding and outlined how he and his office are engaged in representing the community’s interests, namely:
- sending out appreciation certificates in recognition of outstanding community volunteerism
- “green” environment-friendly programs that have been launched in this riding: Phase I was the Project Porchlight (distribution of free CFC light bulbs); Phase II, Tire Gauge Campaign, has now started at the Bank and Heron Canadian Tire and is now going nationwide. The next one he’s trying to launch: low-flow showerhead distribution project
- 43 schools in district. His office assists schoolchildren to visit Parliament Hill in order to promote education in government and community involvement. In addition, his office provides approximately $5,000/yr in scholarships.
- paying careful attention to property development (be it private, City, NCC or federally-owned) to ensure the best return for taxpayers and also to attend to the interests of his constituents (e.g., relocation of the Parole office, development in the McCarthy Woods area). Of particular concern is a proposed Ottawa Airport expansion of new convention space (250,000 sq ft) slated for Hunt Club Drive. Traffic congestion and the questionable need for this space (based on the Convention Centre renovation) are two primary concerns.
on the question of public transit, Mr. McGuinty is working to ensure we get as much federal and provincial support as possible
in the area of Sports and Recreation, this riding has four significant projects going forward with federal support, including: RA Centre retrofit, Terry Fox Track renovation (Riverside Drive), Rideau Canoe Club expansion, 2 large soccer pitches off Smyth Road near Hillcrest High School
- as Environment Critic for the Official Opposition, Mr. McGuinty is working hard on issues involving climate change and the environment, and water quality. As Canadians, we’re being badly outspent per capita by other G8 countries and we need to improve our performance, particularly as this affects our future economy!
- on the consumer front, Mr. McGuinty is introducing a private members’ Bill C-555 (the Get Connected Fairly Act) to end “fictitious cell phone surcharges on phone bills”
- Mr. McGuinty is concerned with disability issues affecting 10% of our population. Together with Caucus members from all the political parties, he is examining ways and means to better serve the needs of Canadians living with mental and physical disabilities. With Judy Sgro, he is also focussing on seniors’ and pension concerns.
In concluding his address, Mr. McGuinty thanked HPCA for having him and invited HPCA residents to contact his office to provide feedback on how he is serving our needs. His office is currently dealing with over 12,000 active files in our riding. Mr. McGuinty is clearly working on our behalf! (For more details, please see his website at www.davidmcguinty.com or call his office at 613-990-8640.)
Rosella thanked Mr. McGuinty for joining us and for representing the needs and interests of Ottawa South residents. A brief intermission followed to allow attendees to greet Mr. McGuinty and to partake of available refreshments.
Colin Mac Lean gave us reports on his 3 main activities.
Wednesday Night Program: a youth activity group that was begun to help counteract the rash of incidents of youth delinquency. $3K from City, $300 from HPCA (See report.)
Neighbourhood Watch: The first (of many) NW has been started, the LaSalle-Apolydor group. Signs have been erected at prominent locations. (See report.)
HP Rink: we have done an excellent job of maintaining the rink over the past few years. Our thanks to Leo for all his work, and for the minimal charge we are asked to pay. He has been a big help to HPCA in earning money on the City’s rink program.
There were a few questions asked of Colin, mainly about WNP and NW.
Play Structure Report
Maritala Robinson and Leo DeRome gave a rundown of their fundraising activities thus far and showed pictures of two structures that they hope to buy and erect Spring 2010. They urged community members to actively support their efforts. They need more help and more ideas about how to fundraise so that we have enough money to afford some decent play structures.
Questions were asked, primarily about how to help with fundraising.
Play Group Report
Maritala spoke about the Friday morning Play Group. They have not been meeting because of fears of contracting and spreading H1N1. They hope to resume the Play Group soon.
Community Garden Report
Connie Berry gave information about efforts related to starting a community garden in Heron Park. The committee has had two meetings so far and gone on visited sites throughout the City of Ottawa to get a better idea of what is feasible. The more people who participate, the more that can be done. Grant applications will begin soon and Connie is hopeful that we will be able to apply and receive money. The next meeting is on Wednesday, November 18 at 7pm at the HPCC in Heron Park.
Connie also spoke about ongoing efforts to clean up Sawmill Creek, the project to prevent soil erosion along the creek banks (Stream Barbs), tree-planting activities with University of Ottawa students to prevent erosion along Sawmill Creek, and the City Stream Watch activities.
Financial Report
Rosella summarized the expenses & revenues of the HPCA over the past 12 months. Rosella thanked everyone for their patience and noted that we were going later than usual tonight because of the interesting discussion with David McGuinty that preceded the reports.
See attached financial report.
Donna asked about the Mutual Fund ($1513) which hasn’t gained much in value since it was first invested.
Constitution
BIRT the Constitution as posted on the Heron Park website since April 2009 be adopted as the Heron Park Community Association Constitution: Leo DeRome. Seconded: Maritala Robinson. Carried.
Next HPCA meeting to be held Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 7pm at the HPCC.
Vote For The New Playstructure! We can get $50,000
Please go to the following link and vote for the new playstructure.
http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf1607
If you each go to the following link and vote for us, we might get $50,000 for our new playstructure!
Please put the link on your facebook or twitter pages or send the link to your contacts.
You can vote once a day. Only 3 days left. We have over 100 votes so far!
Influenza Vaccination Clinics
The H1N1 virus is back. The City of Ottawa has established vaccine clinics across the city. Follow the above link for the clinic closest to you.
For more information about the vaccine itself, follow this link:
http://ottawa.ca/residents/health/conditions/id_prevention/preventing_germs/vaccine_safety_en.html
H1N1 Information and Resources
The second wave of H1N1 has hit Ottawa. If you, or someone you know, has a cough and a fever, please assume you have been stricken with H1N1. If your symptoms become serious, especially if you have trouble breathing, go directly to an ER or visit your family doctor. Otherwise, treat it as you would the regular seasonal flu. Lots of rest and fluids.
Again–IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE BREATHING, GO TO EMERGENCY, OR TO YOUR FAMILY DOCTOR!!! If not, try to tough it out.
Symptoms of H1N1 flu are similar to seasonal influenza (flu) including headache, chills and cough followed by fever, loss of appetite, muscle aches and fatigue, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes and throat irritation. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur in adults as well as in children. In more severe cases, or in people with chronic conditions, complications such as pneumonia may develop. (Information from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care website.)
For medical advice, see your doctor, or contact Telehealth Ontario 1-866-797-0000
For additional information about influenza and the H1N1 variant, please click on the following links:
- Ontario’s Ministry of Health and Long Term Care website
- Public Health Agency of Canada’s H1N1 website
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/alert-alerte/h1n1/fs-fr_h1n1-eng.php
A Community Garden – an idea that is taking root
On Oct 19th, a small group of Heron Parkers met to discuss the possibility of organizing a community garden right here in our neighbourhood. We reviewed some of the steps involved in figuring out what makes a good garden site, securing permission to use the land, getting financial support, etc. We also talked about possible garden sites, and identified a few parcels of vacant land within the neighbourhood that were worth investigating. We then did a walkabout of the potential garden sites to get a sense of which one might best suit our needs. The results will be discussed at our next meeting on Wednesday Nov 18th at 7PM. Also at that meeting, the staff coordinator from the Community Garden Network will ‘show us the ropes’, and explain how to apply for funding for start-up costs.
If you are interested in helping launch a community garden, please contact Connie for more information: connie.berry AT sympatico.ca
HPCA Response to Lansdowne Live Proposal
The current proposal of Lansdowne Live presents Ottawa citizens and taxpayers with one vision, and only one vision, to develop a prime and central piece of City property, Lansdowne Park. The Heron Park Community Association has serious concerns about both the process used in choosing this proposal, and about the merits of the proposal itself.
Regarding the process, we object to the abandonment of a competitive process. Concern over such disregard for standard professional purchasing practices has already been voiced by many others; suffice it to say that we echo and share those concerns.
Regarding the merits of the Lansdowne Live proposal, our concerns include the following:
- Redevelopment of the stadium for a new football franchise is a questionable decision given that many major cities are unable to support a football team and Ottawa has a history of failure on this front twice already.
- Furthermore, the scope of the project, particularly the retail aspects, would burden congested Bank Street and surrounding roads with greater traffic congestion and rely on public transit on the same roads to transport large numbers to/from the complex. The City would be responsible for about $130 million in costs but not see any returns on their investment until the private developers had recouped their investment with an 8% interest rate.
- Other than some increased densification, the concept of Lansdowne Live appears contrary to the City’s Smart Growth plan. From an environmental viewpoint, the proposal adds only limited green space (not to be confused with “green areas”) and would operate under a “municipal services corporation” that could lease the land for up to 70 years. This is a long time to live with a mistake and a long time to pay for it.
Notwithstanding the design, function, traffic, retail issues, the City needs to make every effort to demonstrate to its citizens that this is a fiscally sound proposal and one that will benefit the City and its residents for many years to come. We are not persuaded that this is the case.
On this basis, the Heron Park Community Association actively opposes the Lansdowne Live proposal.
October 2009 HPCA Meeting Minutes
HPCA Monthly Meeting MINUTES – DRAFT
October 5, 2009
Heron Park CAC
Present: Kelly Thomas, Rosella Mac Neil, Eileen McGurrin (minutes), Connie Berry, Derek Gour, Colin MacLean, Maritala Robinson, Judy Mordy, Gloria Williams, Rosella Mac Neil
Regrets: Angie Kelm, Clive Doucet, Leo Derome, James McLaren, Hijal de Sarkar, Donna Silver
- Opening remarks (President, Kelly Thomas) and approval of September minutes (soft copies sent to Directors earlier in September)
Eileen reviewed September minutes “Action” items. Some still outstanding but soon to be addressed. Motion for approval of minutes (as is): Rosella Second: Derek
Approved: All
2. AGM Planning and Board positions for coming year (Kelly Thomas and all)
AGM will take place on Monday, November 16th at Billingswood Manor. Executive positions are two year. Since this is the “odd” year, the Executive positions are not up for re-election if current members stay on in their positions. Directors are one year only and are therefore to renew their commitment and stand for re-election. New Directors could also be elected.
New HPCA Constitution to be approved at AGM. Should be noted in the Herald (with link to website page) and also that this is the “in-between year”. (Executive positions are not renewed.) Angie also to send notice for AGM with link to our website. (Determined not to note the new Constitution in the Herald until it was finalized, circulated and voted in by the Directors, prior to the AGM. A notice will be circulated on the Broadcast email list once that has been done.)
It was suggested that perhaps a new communications link be added to our list (HPCAcommunications.ca) to allow folks to email responses to broadcast emails that wouldn’t be sent to Angie’s home email (the sender). Perhaps one also for HPCARink.ca to go to Colin. Derek could do this.
Need someone to check CAC phone messages. May do so using remote access password. Eileen to do so now until rink season – ACTION
Colin will handle it during rink season. – ACTION
In discussing HPCA Board roles and renewal of commitment to HPCA activities, Eileen stated that she would like to hand off the Advertising duties (for the Herald) to someone else. As no one is currently ready, willing or able to take them on she agreed to continue in the role in the interest of providing some revenue and at least covering the printing costs of the Herald. However, she made clear that she would no longer actively canvass for new advertisers and that several would not be renewing their ads as of the Dec. issue, therefore ad revenues would decrease. The assistance of Directors in promoting ads to the businesses they favour might be the best means of promoting Herald advertising to new area clients.
Maritala noted that Stuart (neighbour beside Angie) might be interested in advertising and might be a great addition to the HPCA team.
ACTION – Eileen to follow up.
Derek suggested including a “Box ad” to promote advertising – “This space for sale” ACTION - Eileen to send text to Derek.
Maritala said she would also place an ad.
In an aside, Maritala noted Volvo cars racing around the neighbourhood, particularly close to kids’ school bus stops. She is sure they originate from the Volvo dealership.
Colin will let Community police know about Maritala’s concerns. (ACTION)
3. Herald update (Derek)
Derek indicated that only a few articles were still outstanding but that most were in and he would complete the paper within a few days.
Maritala promoting two fundraisers for Play Structure: Christmas Bazaar (Nov 14) and Bottle Drive (date changed to Oct. 17).
Flyers to be distributed (hopefully) with the Herald deliveries prior to Oct. 17th. Sandwich boards will be set out in prominent locations 2 or 3 days before. Idea to start paying kids small amount of $ for flyer distribution? Idea to be discussed further.
Rink volunteers article? ACTION – Colin to provide notice
Tree Planting article – ACTION - Rosella
Paper delivery – Judy agreed to have Bottle Drive flyers handed out with papers to promote HPCA events (date of paper delivery permitting). Rosella agreed to take 600 papers and distribute to delivery people on South side. Ruth takes the other 200.
4. Treasurer’s Report (Rosella)
Colin has been reimbursed for expenses for WNP (half the funds from City have been used) but some funds are still outstanding (reimbursement upon receipts).
The majority of tree planters from the Oct. 3 tree planting at Sawmill Creek were treated at O’Brien’s as a thank you from HPCA. (Cost $145)
Johanne is still getting bank statements; this should be changed.
Need financial reports from Treasurer Rosella at AGM including Carnival finances, play structure account, positive news reinforces positive contributions from the community.
(Maritala will bring flyers/posters to promote Play Structure at AGM.)
5. Lansdowne Live and HPCA response (Eileen and all)
Eileen drafted an HPCA position and response to the Lansdowne Live proposal listing some of the outstanding issues yet to be resolved, namely: traffic and transit issues to and from the site, and the inordinate amount of new commercial space being added. Connie added that the sole source aspect of the proposal is unfair and undemocratic. There was some discussion on fine tuning the paper however a vote was passed as follows:
Is anyone here present in favour of Lansdowne Live as it currently stands? None
Opposition to Lansdowne Live as it currently stands? All
ACTION – Eileen to email draft to all. Connie to send edits. We’ll post a notice in Herald on same page as City Beat indicating we’re opposed to LL (to check our detailed position on website.) ACTION – due to timelines and conflicting priorities the draft was not circulated or edited in time to appear in Herald. It will be available at the AGM and posted on the website.
6. Rink Planning (Colin)
Leo indicated he would commit to same as last year.
Colin will be actively seeking volunteers as last year.
ACTION: Rachelle to get rink contract to Eileen and follow up on insurance.
ACTION: Eileen to ask Johanne about storing snowblower in shed.
(This was done and Johanne will be happy to have it on site as per her agreement and understanding with Leo last year.)
Colin sent out email to Kelly and Rosella regarding rink planning for 2010.
7. Neighbourhood Watch (Colin)
Raphael is working Heron Park South. He can’t attend North mtg on Oct. 16. Colin will let Raphael handle other side. Suggested we subdivide North into smaller portions to make it more manageable.
Locations to be sorted out for NW signage. Some concern about not having them on major thoroughfares (visibility).
8. Play Structure Fundraising Update (Maritala)
Including $7,500 from City we have $10,000 amount. So we’ve raised $2,500 in this community. àACTION: Eileen needs to change the text in Herald. (Post-meeting it was determined that the amount of funds raised in community is significantly higher. This will be presented at the AGM in November.)
$400 amount from Convergys who held a car wash fundraiser (at Heron Gate). They’re holding the funds until we get official City receipt (awaiting some paperwork from Maritala).
More fundraiser ideas: Cdn Tire – another raffle? Maritala thinks a snowblower would be a timely item to raffle …
Maritala has $65 petty cash to cover small expenses: posters, flyers to promote upcoming fundraising activities.
Maritala determined that the play group will start Oct. 16th. Issues to be resolved with the caregivers and parents pertaining to cleaning/sanitizing children’s toys, particularly in light of H1N1 concerns.
9. Other Business
HPCA November meeting will be amalgamated into the November AGM. This to be noted in the October issue of the Herald.
Next issue Herald – Dec. 4th deadline for submissions to ensure pre-Christmas delivery.
Carnival date? The end of January (Jan. 30th) worked well last year. Bring this item forward at our Dec. meeting. (ACTION – Eileen)
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
September 2009 HPCA Meeting Minutes
MINUTES
HPCA Monthly Meeting
September 14, 2009
Heron Park CAC
Present: Kelly Thomas, Rosella
Mac Neil, Eileen McGurrin (minutes), Connie Berry, Derek Gour,
Colin MacLean, Donna Silver
Regrets: Angie Kelm, Clive Doucet,
Maritala Robinson, Leo Derome, James McLaren, Hijal de Sarkar
- Opening remarks (President,
Kelly Thomas) and Approval of June Minutes (a few hard copies available
– soft copies sent to Directors in June)
Motion for approval of minutes: Derek
Second: Rosella
Approved: All
- Play Structure Update (Maritala
sent notes ahead of meeting as she couldn’t attend).
Maritala has not been to the bank and
is unsure of exact balance. (Rosella
said at least $3,450 but transfer from main account pending. Rosella
will email amount post-meeting.)
Urgent item to be done. Maritala
needs to send a letter to the City as they have approved a grant of
up to $7,500, pending a formal written request. Donna added that
it means matching funds also so we need to have equal amount in account.
Advise Maritala, although she is no doubt aware of this condition.
Next fundraiser: planning another
bottle drive for the last Saturday of September….(and a tulip bulb
sale following that, added Rosella). Colin suggested another bottle
drive after Thanksgiving also as the final one of the season.
The July bottle drive collected over $600.00 in 3 hours of pouring rain!
Maritala extends her thanks to those who were not afraid of a little
water for that event and overall to Peter and his daughter Kelly as
well as Rosella and Colin and the other involved families for the extra
support.
Play Group Update
Maritala sent an article to Derek to
include in the Herald regarding the dates for Play Group: Fridays starting
October 16th. Asked that all interested contact her by phone or
email. Maritala also raised concerns about the question of H1N1
and the risks of spread of the virus at the Play Group. She asks HPCA
to discuss the question and get back to her with a vote or recommendations.
Donna suggested adding a caveat to
dates noting that Play Group may take a hiatus if required based on
Ottawa flu outbreaks and following recommendations from the city’s
Public Health Dept. regarding H1N1 and cancellation/postponement of
community events/gatherings.
- City of Ottawa Tree Program
– call for volunteers (Kelly)
Kelly said we are receiving 150 trees
as part of the Sawmill Creek local rehabilitation project in coordination
with the University of Ottawa, City of Ottawa, and HPCA. Need
volunteers (from HPCA and/or cmnty members). Will be held October
3 from 9 a.m. onwards. Planting will be on a steep slope. Ropes
will be provided as the terrain is quite steep and muddy. Lunch will
be provided to all volunteers afterwards.
Broadcast email to go out also to rally
the cmnty.
In an aside, Colin spoke about the
city workers preparing stream bed for barbs. They have a rope
to help going down. They are also removing garbage of stream
bed (and beaver dam too) that was too big and/or heavy for volunteers
during litter clean up in the Spring.
- Heron Park Herald &
Advertising – September issue (Derek/Eileen)
Kelly thanked Derek for agreeing to
work on Herald (and work on website too). Volunteer spoke with
Kelly about help editing Herald. He didn’t attend mtg but Kelly
will contact him to determine interest. Derek confirmed that he’s
doing layout only and is not responsible for chasing articles, etc.
Kelly concurred. Rosella will help with editing still. Eileen
also.
Eileen provided draft list of ad/ad
space to Derek.
Discussion about deadlines and circulating
new materials/articles to Kelly, Eileen and Rosella for review/editorial
decisions prior to Derek beginning the layout.
Colin suggested that we post a notice
in Herald that HPCA website will endeavour to follow update/ current
guidelines of City of Ottawa/ Public Health regarding H1N1. Derek will
add this to the content.
- Neighbourhood Watch (Rosella/
Colin)
Development in NW in summer.
Colin met with Raphael Ready (Chair of NW South) 613-521-3333.
Thought we’d want to break NW into Heron Park North and South sides.
He will help facilitate South side. Checking for signage locations.
Probably not on major roads. Raphael may come through with signs
for us.
WNP – (Colin,
I may have missed something here as I was still catching up with notes
above during meeting. Let me know)
Despite “summer lull” the WNP still a good gathering except August
when John and Colin away. Colin needs to ramp up promo to increase
numbers this Fall. Purchased a net for Badminton/volleyball combo.
Constable Walter Duhme is our new neighbourhood
liaison -cmnty police. duhmew@ottawapolice.ca
Apolydor Annual Street Party this Saturday
- Sept 19th. Colin provided notice to folks. Encouraged
board members to attend and to promote membership, NW, involvement
in HP cmnty. Donna said it’s not that difficult to get City
approval for block party and they provide barriers, etc.
Colin wants letter on HPCA letterhead
to promote Block Party and get donations.
- Clive’s Report (
Donna Silver)
Clive’s mother passed away Saturday.
Funeral Wednesday.
Demolition of house on Clementine (sent
info to Colin and Kelly) done because it was extremely vandalized after
it was vacated by tenants. Fast tracked through City Hall to get
it taken down. House was across from the grocery store.
Trees torn down on empty lot on Clementine
but may be promising as it may mean townhouse project will go fwd sometime
soon.
McGuinty Practice on Rockingham is
an improvement for neighbourhood.
Asked about strangling dogvine weed
along Sawmill Creek.
Housing proposal – social housing for
seniors – where Brown’s Cleaners and gas station was before.
Billings Bridge (the bridge not the
shopping centre) still looking at feedback and proposals. Very prelim.
stage but Donna
would like us to look at Ottawa South proposal and come up with HPCA
support or our own viewpoint.
Lansdowne Live – Check Clive’s website
for alternative proposal and for updates on what’s been happening
on this front at the City Council meetings.
Meeting this Thursday at Glebe Cmnty
Ctr to stop the Lansdowne Live Sole Sourcing project. Donna to
send email notice to us to send out broadcast email notice. Clive’s
website has all details too.
Trying to get from City Staff – top
10 questions answered including where is the proof that Live Lansdowne
has a deadline – what is it? been saying this for a year that
it’s a time sensitive proposal but where is the agenda?
Data Centre Road sidewalk will happen
once feds give us promised money. Construction is slated for spring
2010.
No updates on bus route 112 going to
Data Centre road.
- Finance Update (Rosella)
Action: Rosella to
get main account money (owed) to be transferred to Play Structure Fund.
Balances on both accounts for next meeting.
Action: Colin noted
he needs to see Rosella about WNP finances. Kelly asked if
Rosella and Colin can meet on the WNP finances and have preliminary
report for October meeting. They agreed to meet on 28th.
- Other
Garbage at CAC – inside and outside
AGM in November – selected date Monday,
November 16th.
Action: Rosella will
call Billings Lodge to book space within week (to meet Herald
deadline)
Broadcast email to be sent also.
Eileen will draft note once location is confirmed. Should check
that Clive can attend also.
Herald notice also.
Expansion of Billings Lodge (into parking
area) is on the radar.
Action: Rachelle
Bertrand at City to be advised by Colin about broken benches, and garbage
cans needed at Heron Park.
Indoor garbage – New policy.
For groups or individuals using the CAC they need to be responsible
for their garbage. Either take it home or make arrangements
to come Tues. and put it out themselves. Becomes an issue in January
when rink opens but we’ll handle it at that time in the interim….
To advise Gabriel (card players)
and Maritala (play group) of above. (Maritala
will be updated via these Minutes 
Can someone else speak with Gabriel?)
- Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm.
Crime Prevention Week (Nov 1-7)
Crime Prevention Week is celebrated provincially in November across Ontario. Declared by the province in partnership with the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, Crime Prevention Week traditionally takes place during the first full week of November. This year, November 1–7 has been designated Crime Prevention Week in Ontario.
This year’s theme is “Prevention Pays – Get Involved. It’s your Community. It’s Your Future”. This is very fitting given that the Let’s Chat About 2012 Coffee Shops are another way for community members to contribute to the future of policing and the safety of our neighbourhoods!
Plant Your Own Tree
Trees for Tomorrow Distribution
Get it, plant it, grow it.
Register today!
Take part in planting 100,000 trees in the City of Ottawa by 2010 through the Trees, Reforestation and Environmental Enhancement (TREE) Program. Ottawa residents are eligible to register for a tree to plant on their property and have it delivered it right to your door at no charge.
We are now accepting registrations for the spring 2010 TREE delivery.
New!
To celebrate the final year of the TREE program, residents who have previously received a tree through the Trees for Tomorrow initiative will now be eligible to receive a second tree! One potted tree per year will be delivered to Ottawa residents on a first-come, first serve basis while quantities last.
Registration
Trees will be available for delivery in the Spring (May/June) and Fall (September/October); the number of trees provided each season will be based on availability. Once each season’s available trees are reserved, registrations will be held for the next available month. The online registration form indicates when your tree will be delivered. There is no fee for delivery. Please note that pick up option is no longer available.
Following registration, you will be sent a delivery notification letter in the mail in the month prior to your delivery. This letter will indicate the approximate delivery week.
A potted tree requires care following delivery. If you will not be home during the delivery period, a neighbour or friend will be required to water the tree until your return.
Trees will not be left at a vacant lot, on the sidewalk or in locations that may impede circulation or pose a hazard to the public. It is at the discretion of the delivery person to leave the tree; if for any reason, the tree cannot be delivered, a delivery notification will be left or you may be contacted to make alternate arrangements.
Types of Trees Available
A variety of species and sizes of trees will be provided based on availability from our suppliers. Trees will be in pots and will arrive with planting instructions, a rodent guard, and a small bag of compost and mulch. It is the responsibility of the recipient to obtain underground utility locates prior to planting the tree.
To receive a tree to plant on your property, register online or call 3-1-1.
