S.A.R.A. Executive Meeting Minutes – Feb 19, 2002
Present: Jamie Bell, Ron Braun, Ritvars Bregzis, Lynn Clay, George Dubauskas, Marianne Fenner, Louis Gris, Merle Hudson, Victoria Masnyk, Jean McMullan, Joan Oreto, Bill Roberts, Vicki Vancas, Lina Volpe
Regrets: Peter Keefe, Sybil Wilkinson
Guests: John Meijer
Jeff (Armadale resident)
Don Jennison, 226 Ellis Avenue, Toronto 416-762-3532
Oleh Iwonyshyz, 224 Ellis Avenue, Toronto 416-762-6724
Call to order: Meeting began at 7:30 p.m. at the Swansea Town Hall.
Approval of Agenda:
A motion was made by George Dubauskas and seconded by Bill Roberts to move the discussion regarding hydro electricity deregulation presentation by don Jennison to before the Sara mandate and vision. Carried
A motion was made by George Dubauskas and seconded by Bill Roberts to add the SARA AGM to the agenda.
Carried
Acceptance of previous minutes: January 15, 2002
Moved: Bill Roberts Seconded: George Dubauskas Carried
HYDRO DEREGULATION
Don Jennison discussed the affect on individuals and businesses that could mean higher rates and more debt. A handout was provided.
George Dubauskas mentioned that the Swansea Town Hall AGM would discuss this topic at the meeting.
DAVID MILLER LETTER
Victoria Masnyk read the letter that was received from David Miller.
SARA VISION AND MANDATE
Ron Braun will write a straw dog about SARA's vision and mandate and distribute it to board members prior to the next executive meeting. Board members will discussion this at the next meeting.
BOARD COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
Merle Hudson presented a final version of the committee structure, descriptions and board participation.
MEMBERSHIP
Louis Gris submitted his report on membership as of February 19, 2002:
Single 32 @ $10.00 = $320.00
Family 24 @ $12.00 = $288.00
Business 3 @ $14.00 = $ 42.00
Total 59 = $650.00
Paid memberships to date = 67 (8 pre-paid in 2001)
2002 SARA memberships consist of the following:
Single 36
Family 28
Business 3
Honourary 4
New in 2002 4
Monies forward to treasurer: $650.00
A motion was made by Louis Gris and seconded by Bill Roberts to accept the membership report of February 19, 2002. Carried
TREASURER'S REPORT
Joan Oreto presented the Treasurer's Report as of February 18, 2002.
There was a motion made by Joan Oreto and seconded by George Dubauskas to accept the Treasurers Deposit as of February 18, 2002.
Carried
Expenses: Louis Gris for $51.90 re stamps
Wilkins Printing for $32.09 re newsletter printing
Vicki Vancas for $8.75 for parking
A motion was made by Bill Roberts and seconded by Ron Braun to approve these expenses. Carried
A letter was received from Wilkins Printing to state that they no longer will be doing the SARA newsletter.
Victoria Masynk will send a card to Dick Wilkins for thanking him for his service regarding the printing he and his company have done for SARA for the past years. She will also send his an invitation to attend the SARA AGM, and will ask him to assist with the election process that night.
LOCAL ISSUES
8 SOUTH KINGSWAY
Refer to David Miller letter.
Victoria Masnyk will follow up with the licensing sub committee meeting held on February 19th to find out what happened regarding the hours of operation.
A motion was made by Bill Roberts and seconded by Marrianne Fenner for Victoria Masnyk to write a letter regarding the hours of operation to the City Clerk. Carried
1947/1997 BLOOR STREET WEST – CONTEXT DEVELOPMENT
Refer to David Miller letter.
OMB meeting was held on February 15th, there are still further arguments, which will be discussed at the next OMB meeting to be held in March.
HUMBER CYCLING/PEDESTRAIN TRAIL
Jamie Bell stated that there was no update at this time.
FRED VICTOR CENTRE – LAKESHORE/WINDERMERE
Jamie Bell stated that Peter Zimmerman was now working again on this project. The soil was tested and cleaned around the building, but not underneath as yet. There is still discussion about moving the building.
FORT YORK II
Bill Roberts stated that the development has been approved, and it seems that Jack Layton still has issues with the OMB and the handling of this project.
47 ST OLAVES ROAD
Victoria Masynk attending the committee of adjustment meeting, and stated that the local residents lost their application, and that the project is going ahead. It was noted that Richard Fisher is looking to make an appeal to the OMB.
A motion was made by Joan Oreto and seconded by Jean McMullan for Victoria Masynk write a letter to offer moral support for the appeal process. Carried
MUNICIPAL SHELTERS
Refer to David Miller letter
Bill Roberts stated that the municipal shelters have similar issues to second suites.
WINDERMERE BY THE LAKE – REON DEVELOPMENT
Refer to David Miller letter.
It was stated that Section 37 is finalized. There are still issues with the liaison committee, SARA participation, parkland, Joyco gas station and public consultation.
A motion was made by Bill Roberts and seconded by Ron Braun for Victoria Masynk to will write a letter to David Miller and Don Richardson raising SARA's concerns over the miscommunication of Reon re the January 2002 meeting and the Committee of Adjustment meeting were we were not advised that Reon consented to an adjournment only to discover it approved this matter in being adjourned that the fact Section 37 argument was signed that might disrupt a request to see it before it was signed. Unless communications improve and become transparent, SARA will publicly withdraw from the committee. Carried
BILLY BOB'S
Bill Roberts stated that this is being monitored.
CORRA – CONFEDERATATION OF RESIDENT & RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATIONS
Refer to Paul Bedford letter.
Refer to David Miller letter.
Bill Roberts reported that CNE is to be sold off.
Jamie Bell made a motion that was seconded by Bill Roberts that Victoria Masynk write a letter to Paul Bedford re the planning and Waterfront Reference Group, in response to the letter received from him.
Victoria Masynk will attend the Waterfront Reference Group meeting being held on February 20th at 6 pm at City Hall.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
Ritvars Bregzis submitted a letter regarding 181 Ellis Avenue. He stated that the building at 181 Ellis Avenue should be treated as a designated building, and that this project will be going ahead.
Louis Gris stated that the new two-story house would be built on 3 Larkin Avenue.
Lois Gris stated that something is happening at 20 Mayfield.
HUMBER YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Merle Hudson stated that the meeting would be held next Monday.
GARDINER LAKESHORE TASK FORCE, CENTRAL WATERFRONT PLAN II & TORONTO OFFICIAL PLAN
A motion was made by Lynn Clay and seconded by Ron Braun for Victoria Masynk to write a letter in response to the correspondence received by Bill Roberts regarding SARA's position that public transportation should be put in first before they plan the dismantling of the Gardiner Expressway and put in any new buildings. Carried
Bill Roberts stated that the next meeting would be held in March.
Victoria Masynk read the letter that was received by Kerri Voumvakis, Manager Official Plan dated January 20, 2002.
HIGH PARK CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Jean McMullan was unable to attend the last meeting, and will give a report once she has received the minutes.
RENNIE PARK
No update at this time.
SWANSEA MEMORIAL LIBRARY
George Dubauskas provided an update on issues still regarding the library re number of books, hours of operation. He spoke at the Budget Meeting held at City Hall. George is continuing to pursue these matters.
Vicki Vancas referred to the letter that she presented at City Hall on SARA's behalf.
SWANSEA PUBLIC SCHOOL
Lynn Clay reported that the pool is now in question.
SWANSEA TOWN HALL
The AGM will be held on February 25th. There will be a speaker regarding hydro deregulation and energy from 7 to 8 pm. The business part of the meeting will start at 8pm. There will also be discussion on the Swansea Memorial Library.
Louis Gris is looking for some volunteers from the SARA board to represent SARA and sell memberships at the Home Show to be held at the Swansea Town Hall on Sunday, March 24th from 11am to 4pm.
SWANSEA RECREATION CENTRE
Merle Hudson submitted a report regarding the Swansea Community Recreation Centre Advisory Council meeting of February 4, 2002.
Merle Hudson submitted a letter from the Swansea Hockey Association in regards to a petition. She will discuss with them how to secure petitions. A motion was made by Bill Roberts and seconded by George Dubauskis to have a letter written by Merle Hudson to the Swansea Community Recreation Advisory Council support the Swansea Hockey Association and their request for non-user fees. Carried
A motion was made by Bill Roberts and seconded by Joan Oreto that a Succession committee be set up (members to include Bill Roberts, Jamie Bell, Merle Hudson and George Dubauskis) and that they ask other Swansea community groups to set up succession committees regarding issues in Swansea.Carried
A motion was made by Bill Roberts and seconded by Jamie Bell that a letter be written by Jamie Bell and sent to Sarmite Bulte regarding how funds are received from the Swansea area and how funds are given back to the Swansea area. Carried
TRAFFIC CALMING
Merle Hudson reported that there are still delays and issues with traffic calming.
WORLD 19
Louis Gris reported that there is no update at this time.
NEWSLETTER
Bill Roberts reported that the newsletter was mailed.
MARKETING
Vicki Vancas reported that the marketing committee would meet once the objects are dealt with.
FUNDRAISING
Louis Gris will schedule a new night with the Village Players this fall.
AGM
The SARA AGM will be held on Monday, May 27th. The room has been booked.
Bill Roberts and Marianne Fenner will be speaking on horticultural issues (outdoors and indoors).
Vicki Vancas will contact all current executive/board members to confirm their commitment for next year, and begin to solicit for new board members.
OTHER ISSUES
George Dubauskis will check on the costs for a statistic counter for the Swansea Memorial Library.
NEW BUSINESS:
Refer to David Miller letter.
There was also discussion on new user fees regarding garbage pickup for small businesses.
Victoria Masynk will write a letter to David Miller regarding St. David's Day.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by George Dubauskis and seconded by Louis Gris to adjourn the meeting. Carried.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. STH.