S.A.R.A. Executive Meeting Minutes – Jan 15, 2002
Present: Ron Braun, Ritvars Bregzis, Lynn Clay, Louis Gris, Merle Hudson, Peter Keefe, Victoria Masnyk, Jean McMullan, Joan Oreto, Bill Roberts, Lina Volpe, Sybil Wilkinson
Regrets: Jamie Bell, Marianne Fenner
No Regrets: Bill Haines, Mona Lalonde
Late With Regrets: George Dubauskas
Late No Regrets: Vicki Vancas
Guests: John Meijer, Jeff (Armadale resident), Lisa Rainford, Villager Newspaper
Call to order: Meeting began at 7:30 p.m. at the Swansea Town Hall.
Approval of Agenda with the additions of 1) AGM 2) New Business: Ontario Clean Alliance Alliance.
Motion: Bill Roberts Seconded: Joan Oreto Carried
Acceptance of previous minutes: December 11, 2001
Moved: Bill Roberts Seconded: Ritvars Bregzis Carried
SARA VISION AND MANDATE
It was noted that the Corporate Article for the Swansea Area Ratepayers' Group Letters Patent dated May 2, 1991 were read, and that the board feels we have been doing these things. SARA has filed a notice of change regarding the names of applicants (current executive).
Victoria Masnyk provided a copy of the constitution and bylaws. It was moved by Joan Oreto and seconded by
Ron Braun that the executive and board review these and be prepared to discuss them at the next board meeting. Carried
Ron Braun to prepare a “straw dog“ to for discussion at the next meeting.
BOARD COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
Merle Hudson is continuing to update.
MEMBERSHIP
Louis Gris reported that there was 1 new member for 2001, bring the total for 2001 now to 140 which consists of 63 single, 60 family, 7 business and 3 honourary; and 8 prepaid for 2002. Louis Gris provided Joan Oreto with a cheque for $12. There was a motion made by Louis Gris and seconded by Bill Roberts to accept the membership report.
Carried
FUNDRAISING
Louis Gris reported that there were 4 more tickets sold which generated $56. Therefore the new totals are 53 tickets redeemed at the theatre, 95 tickets sold in total for a total of $1366 fund collected; $212 was given to the Village Players; $1,124 was the net funds raided for SARA.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Joan Oreto presented the Treasurer's Report as of January 11, 2002.
There was a motion made by Joan Oreto and seconded by Sybil Wilkinson to accept the Treasurers Report as of January 11, 2002.
Carried
Expenses: Lynn Clay for $21.40 for a copy of the Waterfront Plan II.
Victoria Masnyk for $36.40 for the Corporate Articles.
John Meijer for $64.00 for web hosting.
John Meijer for $27.82 for domain name registration.
A motion was made by Bill Roberts and seconded by George Dubauskas to approve these expenses. Carried
LOCAL ISSUES
8 SOUTH KINGSWAY
Ron Braun sent a letter to David Miller. Victoria Masnyk will continue to follow up on this matter.
1947/1997 BLOOR STREET WEST – CONTEXT DEVELOPMENT
Peter Keefe stated that there was a community meeting held last Saturday, and that the OMB hearing was next week. There are still issues with tie-backs and structures.
HUMBER CYCLING/PEDESTRAIN TRAIL
No update at this time.
FRED VICTOR CENTRE – LAKESHORE/WINDERMERE
No update at this time.
FORT YORK II
Bill Roberts stated that there was no update at this time.
47 ST OLAVES ROAD
There are changes at this time. A community meeting is scheduled for February. There was a message received from Richard Fisher to indicate that there were more issues with this development.
MUNICIPAL SHELTERS
Bill Roberts stated that there were still issues.
WINDERMERE BY THE LAKE – REON DEVELOPMENT
Bill Roberts stated that the committee of adjustment meeting was adjourned. A motion was made by Bill Roberts and seconded by Louis Gris that Victoria Masynk send a letter to be kept informed on this project. Carried.
CORRA – CONFEDERATATION OF RESIDENT & RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATIONS
Bill Roberts reported that the next meeting will be held in February.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
Victoria Masynk reported that the only issues at present were with 3 and 6 Windermere Avenue.
HUMBER YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL
No update at this time.
GARDINER LAKESHORE TASK FORCE, CENTRAL WATERFRONT PLAN II & TORONTO OFFICIAL PLAN
Bill Roberts noted that there has been no meeting since last April, and that a meeting was now planned for January 23rd at 4pm in Committee Room B at City Hall. Bill Roberts and Sybil Wilkinson will be attending; he asked if other board members would attend.
A motion was made by Lina Volpe and seconded by Ritvars Bregzis to have the Victoria Masynk ‘s letter to Jack Layton state SARA's history, address the concerns about dismantling of the Gardiner Expressway, the results of privatization of public lands, use of these lands, that the CNE must remain a park and for exhibit purposes, and put in place a citizens review advising board for this project. Carried.
HIGH PARK CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Jean McMullan reported that the next meeting will be held next Wednesday night.
RENNIE PARK
No update at this time.
SWANSEA MEMORIAL LIBRARY
George Dubauskas provided a handout. A motion was made by Lynn Clay and seconded by Ron Braun that George Dubauskas write a letter to be sent to all members of City Council asking that there be no further cuts to any libraries in the City of Toronto, and in particular to Swansea. The letter is to note that Swansear will be experiencing a 25% increase in its population. Carried.
SWANSEA PUBLIC SCHOOL
No update at this time.
SWANSEA TOWN HALL
Louis Gris stated that the STH Association AGM will be held on February 25th at 7:30 pm. All SARA board members are encouraged to attend. There are currently 2 board positions open for the Board of Management. The fundraising plans are progressing, and the west end home show will be held in March. This fundraiser should allow for a better use of space. Louis Gris is to get more information on the proper description and use of this facility and the use of the new space. George Dubauskas will help with the drafting of the fundraising letter. The board is to review this letter and provide comments. George Dubauskas to send a copy to Vicki Vancas for distribution. A motion was made by Peter Keefe and seconded by Merle Hudson that Louis Gris write a letter and voice SARA's concerns about the issues to deal with inadequate space for coats. Carried.
SWANSEA RECREATION CENTRE
Merle Hudson reported that there is a new fundraising projects. The new years event held was very successful. There are still issues with the pool.
TRAFFIC CALMING
No update at this time.
WORLD 19
Louis Gris reported that there is no update at this time.
NEWSLETTER
Bill Roberts reported that the next issue is in process, and will be mailed out next week.
MARKETING
Check out the new website: www.SwanseaRatepayers.ca All board members are asked to review the site and provide John Meigher with any updates or more information about SARA and the Swansea area. John can be reached via email meijer@pathcom.com
Vicki Vancas reported that the marketing committee will meet once the objects are dealt with.
THE SAMUEL AND SAIDYE BRONFMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
It was reported that the STH did not receive any funding from this foundation.
OTHER ISSUES
No new issues at this time.
NEW BUSINESS:
Information on the Ontario Clean Air Alliance was distributed. There was discussion on the potential of higher fees for hydro services. Lina Volpe stated that the Ontario Energy Board is the organization that oversees all matters for the province. George Dubauskas to monitor.
AGM:
It was discussed that a potential topic would be energy, and to secure speakers from the Ontario Clear Air Alliance and the Ontario Energy Board. The date of the AGM and its agenda are to be discussed at the next board meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Peter Keefe and seconded by Jean McMullen to adjourn the meeting. Carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. STH.