Spring Executive Meeting 2010
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Cottage of Steve Churchill
Call
to order: 9:10 am,
Executive
members present:
Steve
Churchill, Marlene Pollard, Anthony Genovese, Marlene Pollard, Rick Burke,
Carolyn Dobson, Judy Platt, Glenda Opsahl, Dave Golem
-need
to get more info to Dave Langman to complete the newsletter by May 7
-new
sponsor, Porter Bros. Construction will pay half of mailing
-business
signs are not legal in
-any
that can be pulled down during the road clean-up, give to Dave and the township
will contact the business to advise them of the bylaw
-road
signs for social activities; Dean Butler has provided a good quote,
approximately $600 --signs would be well secured in the ground
-Carolyn
to advice on the size of the sign,
-Dave
Golem to bring up at council to obtain approval or determine if a permit is
needed
-signs
for McGeachie can be created at the same time, Dave Golem will forward graphics
to Dean Butler to be produced
-notice
of new signs to go in newsletter
-still
have approvals from two owners to put tree line towers up
-Brad
will need some sort of commitment from people before he installs them
-Brad
will handle all details, he just needs a commitment
-pricing
could be about $10 for modem plus $30 to $50 a month fee
-discussion
of ease of connection with a
-agreed
to add a form on the website to facilitate connection to Brad
-Eastern
Ontario Wardens Caucus has given approval of a new pipeline up Hwy 62 which
will bring full speed technology
-discussion
of a third camera for the lake, approved – association will pay for this
additional camera
Zebra Mussels
-lots
of interest in this subject on the lake
-consider
bringing in an expert to the annual meeting to discuss the mussel problem
-Dave
Golem is to obtain a sample to show people what they look like
-public
beach liability is under township, Dave Golem to look into this
-some
research is needed to provide info on filters for water lines
Rock Markers
-we
have 22 which conform to Ministry of Transport standards
-discussion
regarding type of connection to the rocks
-consideration
must be made for other rocks that should require the markers
-add
a warning in the newsletter to remind people to be careful as water levels are
very low this spring, many additional hazards could be uncovered
-Rick
to provide a comment for the newsletter and will provide an updated map
McGeachie Trails
-trails
are now almost complete, 8 km are available
-not
yet marked by triangle reflective markers – it will take a few hundred
-hope
to cover cost by some other funding
-there
was a fence built around the parking lot to minimize intrusion into the
neighbours’ property
-a
welding class in Bancroft is creating a gate to prevent ATVs and a box for
donations
-2
weeks in November are off limits, it is hunting season,
-old
bridge is too far gone to rebuild and there is a problem with access for new
footings
-cross
country skiing, biking, hiking is encouraged
-outhouse
and bear proof bin to go up shortly
-new
bird houses are now up
-
-big
thanks to Dave Golem for making this project happen
-discussion
on whether SLCA should have an official status as manager of the trail or
should be a separate association for McGeachie Conservation area
-Eastern
Ontario Trail Association has provided funding of $17k up to now, and will be
putting it on the tourist maps
-Crowe
Valley Conservation Authority hold he liability, we should maintain a support
position only
-
-fun
run is to be moved over to it and revise it to be a fundraiser for McGeachie
Conservation area
-an
official opening event should be planned, Dave Golem to set a date, possibly
have a barbeque
-the
potential for a memory/reflection garden is being considered
-a
comment should be added to the newsletter to heighten awareness of the headland
for sale
-the
original study was done in 1992/94, criteria has changed
-lake
was a borderline case at the time, it could swing in the other direction now as
other rules may affect the result
-we
should be aware of the possibility of a new fight to prevent massive development
T-Shirts
-continue
to be strong sellers, need a new form for the website and newsletter
-consideration
to be made for a McGeachie t-shirt that would allow association to make a
donation on behalf of the cottagers
-a
small profit is being made each year
-discussion
on whether we should be adding to the reserve fund
-should
we have a speaker from
-new
format of financial report is very clear now, any comments on it should be
directed to Glenda
-Tudor/Cashel
township has been approached about assuming care of the
-cost
involved is very high
-no
changes are planned for the Regatta, it will continue as in the past
-also
no changes planned for the Annual Meeting, the lunch after will be offered
again this year
-need
to push the lunch to more of the membership to help encourage them to come to
the meeting and stay afterwards
-Fun
Run will now be held at McGeachie Conservation area
-social
committee is in place to help Carolyn with events
-make
additions shirts this year to be sure we have enough for all participants
-volunteers
may be needed to help put up signs
Membership
-new
format for listing addresses, now includes the 911 address
-new
member kit – items to consider: water
sampling news, push website, lots of social activities for people to be
involved in, strong membership
-50
kits to be made
-meeting
for public comment is scheduled for May 29 1pm to 4pm in the Limerick Community
Centre
-draft
bylaws to be posted on our website
Meeting
Adjourned 11:30am