Meeting Minutes April 6, 2004

Present: Dan Veller (President), Jason Morris (Secretary-Treasurer), Ralph Case (Director); Michael McAdams (Director); Navaz Murji (Director); Amanda Hanison-Nagel (on-site manager), Margaret Anderson (property manager)

Meeting called to Order at 5:35 PM

Motion: Jason/Dan. To approve the minutes of the March 2, 2004 council meeting. CARRIED.

Treasurer’s Report: New budget categories will be added to make it easier for owners to review financial matters. Efforts will be undertaken to assess the laundry in terms of profitability.

Manager’s Report: Presented by Amanda. A full report is available for viewing in the office.

Guest: An owner presented their concerns to council concerning parking and screen doors.

OLD BUSINESS

Attic Inspections: Again, the attic inspections are almost complete.

Spring Cleanup: Council and staff will conduct a walkthrough of the neighbourhood and point out city bylaw infractions to the city on April 14.

Block Watch: There has been some interest in this program and council will continue to pursue it.

NEW BUSINESS

Mailboxes: Residents wishing to have an external mailbox must have it installed by the on-site staff. Mailboxes must be white in colour.

Sweeping Drives: Council reviewed offers to sweep all drives of gravel and sand.

Bulk Lumber Order: Purchasing lumber in bulk for general needs was discussed. Storage problems and security were raised.

Overweight Truck parking request: A weight slip will be provided to council before a decision is made.

Fence request – G86: Upon request from an owner, Council approved for Chito to construct a fence in front of G86 for the purpose of keeping people off the grass.

Speeding Signs: Recurring complaints about speeding residents and visitors prompted a memo to all residents that was recently sent out.

Security: Having security guards regularly patrol the council was looked at. This would be a matter for an AGM should there be resident and owner interest. Security lights along Driveways E-H Strathcona were discussed. Costs will be obtained.

Playground Equipment: Benches from a local supplier will be purchased for the playground areas.

Driveway A Landscaping: The area along Grevman Court where trees were removed was examined in terms of landscaping. Michael will examine options.

Drainage on Driveway D Upland: A recurring rainwater drainage problem by the garbage bins will be resolved this year by onsite staff.

Tree Planting: Different trees were discussed to replace dead or damaged ones.

Driveway repairs: Various cracks and minor problems will be repaired this year with an aim to avoiding any future, costlier problems from developing. Council would like to seal coat the surfaces next year and then paint parking lines.

Next Meeting May 4, 2004 5:30 PM

Meeting Adjourned at 6:25 PM