Carr's Landing Community & Recreation Association

Directors Meeting Minutes

December 4, 2004

MINUTES OF

CLCRA Board of Director’s Meeting

December 4, 2004

Home of Noreen Malmkvist

Present: Kim Kinswater, Counsillor Barbara Leamont, Harvey Leamont, Dave, Noreen Malmkvist, Linda Smith, Lee and Joey Campbell

The minutes from the November meeting were not available.

Report from treasurer – Noreen Malmkvist

Noreen motioned to adopt treas. Report - seconded by Lee

Report on Nuyens Park: Liz was absent – Barb said that sight has been surveyed at least three times – posts and pins have been pulled in past – DLC Parks Director Dan Clifford said that when trail is ready for the path that the trail would then be developed – project tabled until next year due to winter. Mike Nuyens reported that the fence will cost about $3,500.00. The fence will establish a boundary and also hopefully keep people off of private property.

Report on update of our website: Lance was absent – Kim spoke with Ched – Lance now has a secure password to access website – it shouldn’t be difficult to change things and update site – anyone can submit things to post on website – Ched has been bearing costs of hosting website – Lee moved to explore if the costs are $5.00/ mo. or $25.00/yr., seconded by Noreen – Noreen then suggested that if Ched would like to bear the costs for the website that the CLCRA would provide him with a tax receipt.

Report on Light Pollution/Trespass – Joey Campbell – more research needs to be done regarding preserving power, appropriate lighting, extraneous lighting, and trying to establish either regulations or policies – Dave referred to the question on the survey regarding lighting issues – Noreen suggested that Joey check smartgrowth.bc regarding light pollution/encroachment – Barb suggested civic.info.bc.ca – it was agreed that private lighting is more of an issue than street lighting and the same.

Front Porch Meeting: nine residents attended, most of whom are directors of CLCRA – Joey brought the lighting issues to the attention of the panel and was it was suggested that she write a letter and/or submit a petition to counsel.

Panabode Building – potential sight for rec. centre – tour attended by Kim, Harvey, Barb, Linda, Noreen and Joey – consensus is that it will cost a considerable amt. of money to renovate and that there is no guarantee that the owner of the property will not sell sometime in the future, thus leaving us in the same position that we are in at present. – there is 3 acres of land available that we COULD build our own structure but funding is a huge concern – after lengthy discussion, the board decided that for the time being we would rent other halls and host events – after several events are attempted and depending on attendance and interest, perhaps the community could consider building their own community hall sometime in the future – it was also discussed that the committee in charge of these events would advertise for the events in the newspaper

Appointment of Social Committee - members include Noreen, Barb, Lee and Joey – ideas for social nights include casino night, turkey bingo, dances, bowling, pub nights, and seasonal events including a family day at Kopje Park in the summer – Lee motioned to explore the possibility of a family day in the summer and it was seconded by Harvey. Joey will contact Tess and Darren Hinchcliff regarding renting the Okanagan Centre Community Hall at 766-0466. – Joey motioned that we should try hosting a few social functions and Lee seconded – all in favor

Report from Chuck Price was read by Noreen regarding the Carr’s Landing Survey – 650 envelopes were sent out and to date about 150 pieces had been received – he estimates that 250-300 responses can be expected

Lee reported that she received a little over $150.00 in return from the liquor store for an overcharge for liquor from last summer’s barbeque. - $46.00 will be given to Lee to reimburse her for the orange cooler from the barbeque and $50.00 will go to the view for an ad.

Harvey Leamont motioned to adjourn the meeting.

Meeting was adjourned and an evening social followed.

Minutes prepared by Joey Campbell

December 8, 2004