AGM Minutes from April 2019

Greetings Readers,
A little later post than expected but here's the minutes of the Annual General Meeting from April 2019.
Chair:  Ray Ivey
Present:  Ray Ivey, Ted Vanderwal, Beckie Mertion,  Terry Donnelly, Terry Slobodin,  Harry Knopf, Bob Fleming, Amanda Shatzko, Belinda Stewart, Mel Johnson, Peggy Johnson, Sue Urquart, Dale Urquart, Paul Williamson, Marg Bomford, Norm Friesen, Jim Coughlin.

• Call to order 7:05 pm.
• Introduction of directors. Terry Slobodin, pres. Belinda Stewart, vice pres. Ray Ivey, treasurer. Terry Donnelly, secretary. Paul Williamson, Blair Peden. Beckie Mertion.
• Approved agenda. Moved Terry D, seconded Belinda.

• Approve and adopt 2018 AGM minutes. No questions arising from minutes.

NEW BUSINESS
AGM Business

• Financial Report by Ray. See attachment. Motion to accept Sue, seconded Belinda.
• Motion from the floor to not appoint an auditor. Passed unanimously.
•  Directors asked if they’re willing to remain on board. All accepted.
• No volunteers for directors.
• Election of officers delayed until next executive meeting.

• End of A.G.M. ()Business) 7:13pm.

Questions and Answers period...

• Paul Williamson presented BX Ranch Land update.
• Discussions at RDNO all in camera.
• Water licence on BX Creek still an issue.
• City of Vernon interested in land from the BX Community Park for flood control.
• Issues with the placement of the fence on the BX Ranch Land.
• Not enough water from Greater Vernon Services to fully service BX Ranch Land.
• Possible use of ranch land as storm water dissipation from the new Reservoir residential development.
• Proposal of a letter to be sent to the Reservoir residential developer to ask for support to retain the BX Ranch Land in public hands.
• Bob Fleming presented Area B update.
• BX Ranch Land linear park opening this year. Access gates to the linear park from Mutrie Park, BX Community Park, Black Rock Road and 4122 East Vernon Road.
• BX Ranch Land still on agenda at RDNO.
• Waste water plant approved through the petition process now awaiting grants from senior government.
• Greater Vernon Services developing a new reservoir on Baker Hogg Road. Possible new fire hydrant in that area.
• Improvements planned to the new Swan Lake Park on old C.J.I.B. tower property.
• New money allotted for repairs to the B.X. Falls trail.
• Amanda Shatzko presented Area C update.
• A proposal for BX Falls Trail for portable bridges.
• Had meeting with new Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure contractor AIM concerning potholes and possible paved shoulders.
• Paul to write letter to AIM to identify problem areas.
• Sue asked about changes to the Agricultural Land Commission rules making it more difficult to put a second residence on a property. Amanda pointed out that individuals can no longer apply but rather must go through the local municipality nor can they appeal the decision.
• Also brought up with AIM problems with dust mitigation. A.I.M. says they have new technology that will provide higher standards for snow removal requiring less sand.
• A.I.M. will publish an 800 phone number for concerns from residents.

Meeting adjourned 8:51 pm.

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