Held on Monday, November 22, 2004
Held at Days Inn, 600 Quebec Street, Prince George, British Columbia
At the request of Council, the meeting was chaired by Scott Ullrich from Gateway West Management Corporation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
The attendance register was taken at the door. There were 155 Owners represented in person and by proxy. Under these circumstances, a quorum was present and the meeting was, therefore, able to proceed with the business at hand.
NOTICE OF MEETING
It was moved by Strata Lot 133 and seconded by Strata Lot 172 that the notice dated October 29, 2004 was proper notice as per the requirements of the Strata Property Act. CARRIED.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Strata Lot 133 seconded by Strata Lot 172 to adopt the agenda for the evenings meeting. CARRIED.
GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
It was moved by Strata Lot 54 and seconded by Strata Lot 134 to approve the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held November 26, 2003 as circulated. CARRIED.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
The President’s report was presented by Dan Veller and is attached for the owner’s reference.
RATIFICATION OF RULES
None
APPROVAL OPERATING BUDGET 2004 - 2005
The Owners were presented with two possible budget options. Budget “A” which resulted in no increase in maintenance fees and Budget “B” which resulted in an approximate 11% increase in maintenance fees. The difference between the two budgets being that the extra funds received under Budget “B” would go to increasing the Contingency Reserve Fund.
There was a motion by Strata Lot 54, seconded by Strata Lot 109, to approve the Operating Budget 2004 - 2005. It was noted there is no increase in maintenance fees. Last year surplus of $31,197.51 being carried forward to the new budget. .
A discussion ensued regarding the two budgets and following the discussion the vote was taken to approve Budget “A”.
In favour: 155 Opposed: 0 Abstentions: 0 THE MOTION CARRIED.
¾ VOTE RESOLUTIONS #1
BE IT RESOLVED as a ¾ Vote Resolution of the Owners Alpine Village PGS 173, that the owners approve the proposed amendment to bylaw 2.02.
An Owner, Tenant or Occupant that keeps a pet in a Strata Lot, either permanently or temporarily, shall register that pet with the Strata Council by providing to the office a written notice, signed by the Owner, Tenant, or Occupant setting out the name, breed and colour of the pet, the Strata Lot number of the Strata Lot in which the pet is to be kept, the name and telephone number of the Owner of the pet and the license number of the pet (when the pet is required to be licensed), as well as a picture and any ID tattoo or other identification.
The Following motion to approve the ¾ Vote Resolution by moved by Strata Lot 133 and seconded by Strata Lot 210.
In favour: 108 Opposed: 7 Abstentions: 40 THE MOTION CARRIED.
¾ VOTE RESOLUTIONS #2
BE IT RESOLVED as a ¾ Vote Resolution of the Owners Alpine Village PGS 173, that the owners approve the proposed amendment to bylaw 2.10.
Pets [previously “Dogs”] must not be left unattended for a period exceeding 23 hours.
The Following motion to approve the ¾ Vote Resolution by moved by Strata Lot 133 and seconded by Strata Lot 134.
In favour: 114 Opposed: 1 Abstentions: 40 THE MOTION CARRIED.
¾ VOTE RESOLUTIONS #3
BE IT RESOLVED as a ¾ Vote Resolution of the Owners Alpine Village PGS 173, that the Owners of the Strata Corporation authorize the Council to terminate the contract with Gateway West Management Corporation to take effect January 31, 2005.
The Following motion to approve the ¾ Vote Resolution by moved by Strata Lot 136 and seconded by Strata Lot 159.
There was a extensive discussion regarding this resolution and the vote was called.
In favour: 98 Opposed: 54 Abstentions: 3 THE MOTION DEFEATD.
INSURANCE
A copy of the insurance certificate for Alpine Village was included in the meeting package for owner’s reference.
ELECTION OF COUNCIL
The Chair noted the Alpine Village bylaws allow for 5 individuals to serve on Council. The floor was open for nominations. The existing Council was again nominated and there being no additional nominations, were elected by acclamation.
STRATA COUNCIL 2004/2005
Dan Veller
Jason Morris
Navaz Murgi
Ralph Case
Mike McAdams
GENERAL DISCUSSION
The floor was open for general discussion.
Council requested volunteers to serve on three new committees, and the following individuals accepted
Civic Pride Committee - Antonette Valmonte/Karen Snodgrass/Maureen Bricker
Beautification Committee - Laurna Bihori/Maureen Briker/Betty Andrews
Maintenance Committee - Willie Friesen
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.