February Minutes

Greetings Bloggers,

Apologies for the delay but Jan. minutes are being sought. Regardless, topics carried over to these minutes will be in February minutes.

Old Business

• Mike Moyer presented on the Citizens on Patrol program by outlining program benefits and training requirements.  (Total information on file).  Mike is of opinion that "Citizens on Patrol" would be the best way for residents to maintain a fire watch during the summer months, since participants would be trained, and liability protection would be assured. Some Directors were soley concerned about fire watch.  Mike Moyer might be able to canvas interest in C.O.P. training on the RDNO website.  Further discussion and see how many residents in neighbourhood might be interested. Mike Moyer prepared to do a possible presentation at the Annual General Meeting.  More to come...

New Business

• Paul Williamson presented on Agricultural Parks models and his concept of utilizing the BX Ranchlands as an agricultural park. Much concern that there is a strong push to sell off most of the land not required for the connecting trail.  (Printed material on agricultural parks models is all on file.)

• Motion Second Carried Terry D./Terry S.  The BX/Swan Lake Community Association is in favour of establishing an agricultural park on the BX Ranchland, by a) retaining the entire purchased area of the BX Ranchland and b) establishing an Agricultural Park on the property.  The motion was carried unanimously.

• Motion Second Carried Terry D./Terry S.  The BX/Swan Lake Community Association will strike a committee at large with Paul Williamson standing as chair.  The motion was carried unanimously

• Alistair Crick Protection Services Manager at the R.D.N.O. spoke to his background and interest in fire concerns expressed by residents of the electoral areas.  Terry S. will contact association members to determine the most pressing fire smart issues and share them with Alistair. Of immediate interest are how to protect property and how to evacuate. General discussion re fire protection ensued.

• Date of 2017 Annual General Meeting is Tuesday April 18th,2017. Potential topics: a) Fire Services, b) Agricultural Park proposal, c) Fire Watch/C.O.P. programme.

Next Executive meeting March 8th 2017 7.00 pm at the BX/Swan Lake Fire Hall.
Minutes will be posted when available.


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