Capreol CAN
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
1. Call to Order 7pm
1. Randy Crisp chairing for Dave Kilgour
2. Minutes approved – F/S Keir/Rudy carried
3. Treasurer’s Report
- $4006.44 in bank
- New signing person needed for account (Randy volunteered)
4. Dave made in absentia comments, which were printed on Agenda
“This has been a really busy month, actually we have really started to accomplish a lot and our activities have really been noticed at City Hall. When I went in to talk about the Parkette and May 24th we got some really fantastic comments and everyone is offering support in what we are doing. This positive work will get us a lot of leverage for the future. We were consulted on the natives coming in which really pleased me. We have had a coupld of bookings and have several coming up. Starting at the end of May we will be able to run the Mill rooms as a full time motel type setting. Bonnie Krieger has been really instrumental in helping this project work so well so far. I was hoping to be able to broadcast this report live on my computer but have not been able to get the technicalities worked out so maybe next meeting. I would like to suggest we keep meeting during the summer for at least one meeting. We will meet in June and maybe one more meeting in July .”
5. Councillor Thomson attended the meeting, and had some good news items to announce and share with the CAN members present:
- $10,000 cash to the CAN to help with current 2008 projects, including Heritage Days, Parkette, CAN initiatives and supported projects for 2008.
- $15,000 from FNX for new snowmobile and groomer for the ski hill.
- Proposed ‘Eco-Park’ property has been removed from MLS by our property guys, and will be given to the CAN for development of the parkette
6. Unfinished Business and Reports
- Virginia handed out an update re: parkette. Leanne will request further information on soils testing for the land, as well as a CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) on the plans before we begin to build.
- Riverfront – meeting planned for May 11th postponed, as May 11th is Mother’s Day. Leanne to enquire about signs for prohibiting feeding of geese, and poop and scoop bylaws.
- May 10th Clean Sweep – all were asked to call 311 to pre-register, although registrations will be accepted morning of at the Arena. Grade 5 students cleaning cemetery on Friday. Stu has committee/group cleaning museum grounds too.
- CPAC has disbanded, and is no longer a stand-alone committee.
- Stu gave breakdown of Heritage Days events:
- Next meeting May 13th
- Golf tourney possible if there isn’t a ball tourney
- Yard sale is a go
- Friday night video dance
- Rock and Glow bowl
- Battle of the Bands
- Train & Hobby Show
- Saturday night Adults Dance
- Family Movie Night
- Bicycle Advisory Panel might be hosting bike tour
- Leanne to forward contact info for Airplane Modelers group
- Newsletter – Sari will be able to publish next edition by June 15th – request that all stories and content go to her directly before June 3rd (next CAN meeting)
- Community Closet – Sari – is open by appointment only right now. Currently waiting for shelving to help organize things, as there is so much!
- Museum
- Very active with project 6077 and archiving underway. www.railroad.ca up and running – please visit, promote, and submit your ideas/stories.
- 16-week placement student has been approved – interviews starting next week
- 2 or 3 flat screens will be purchased to display heritage pics
- Other Business
- 90 Birthday celebrations to kick off at May 24th event at Arena. Details still in the works
- CCAN has put forth a goal to advertise more
- VETG wants to work with CCAN to promote and develop Capreol trails
- Rack n Roll – buses with bike racks – now up and running its pilot phase
- June 8th is Capreol’s turn to host the Heart Health Coalitions’ Heart Health Walk. Walk begins at 1pm.
Leanne (secretary for this meeting) had to leave. Following are minutes as recorded by acting Chair, Randy Crisp:
-Cst. Read said the ATV/Quad season is upon us and enforcement will be done. The bylaw for these vehicles has not been approved. I will follow up with Mackey of the city traffic reference the intersection/sign survey for Coulson near the arena.
Gary Gray asked Russ about the fitness centre equipment and state of the building - leaks, old carpet etc. Russ said this was to be considered in the Budget options and there was no consideration this last time.
Gary also asked why there was not public consultations on the new proposed Sports Centre etc. and Russ said that there was. Gary said he meant in the "outlying" communities like Capreol.
Gary also wanted a reduced speed limit on Sellwood for the trucks and something done about the "airbrakes" - at least a sign or something. This certainly could fall under the noise by-law or unnecessary vehicle noise.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm by Virginia and Dave Bateman.
