S.A.R.A. Executive Meeting Minutes –
Present: Ron Braun, Ritvars Bregris, Lynn Clay, George
Dubauskas, Marianne Fenner, Louis Gris, Bill Haines, Peter Keefe, Frances
Labelle, Victoria Masnyk, Joan Oreto, Bill Roberts, Vicki Vancas, Sybil Wilkinson
Regrets: Merle Hudson, Jean McMullan
Guests: Staff Inspector Brody
Smollet, 11 Division,
Call
to order: Meeting began at
Approval
of Agenda:
A motion was made by Bill Roberts and seconded by
George Dubauskas to approve the agenda as amended. Carried
Acceptance
of previous minutes:
A motion was made by Bill Roberts and seconded by
Lynn Clay to accept the minutes as amended.
Carried
Louis Gris submitted his
report on membership as of
Joan
Oreto submitted the treasurer’s report as of
Expenses:
$133.38 Vicki Vancas printer toner and paper
$23.00 Bill Roberts parking and gas
$114.40 Louis Gris stamps and mailing ($77.04),
envelopes ($28.74), photocopies ($8.62)
A motion was made by George Dubauskas and seconded by Frances Labelle
to approve the expenses as submitted. Carried
It was noted that the Ripley Area Residents Group Ltd did not need the
$250.00 cheque from SARA, as it was not required at this time.
Ron
Braun stated that the city solicitor still has not responded to his calls and
emails.
PETRO
CAN - QUEENSWAY &
No
update at this time.
Geroge
Dubauskas stated that there is activity at the site with shoring and cement
trucks. Peter Keefe and Louis Gris
stated that there is no work permit for this site.
Marianne
Fenner will be now be overseeing this project.
We
require a representative from the board to take over this project. Victoria Masynk will deal with any issues
until then.
Joan
Oreto reported that she heard that this project may not go forward, as The
Swansea Historical Society does not want the building moved. As discussed prior both the Swansea
Historical Society and David Miller would like to see the building moved to the
lake side. Victoria Masnyk will write a
letter to David Miller to have the station shorred up with earth for the winter
period, and send a copy to the Swansea Historical Society. A motion was made by Bill Roberts and
seconded by Frances Labelle to have Victoria Masnyk write this letter. Carried
Bill
Roberts stated that there was a partial victory, and that the building can not
go above .06. He noted that there were
different plans showed at the committee.
Congratulations were given to Bill for his work on this project.
Ron
Braun stated that there was a comprise agreement reached in the appeal to the
OMB. He stated that the parking was
changed to .89 for the east side of the site and an average of 1.00 for the
remainder, as opposed to 1.5 stalls per unit; that there is 5,000 square meters
of commercial allowed for on the west side of the site, as opposed to the
original 10,000 square meters. There was
an agreement sanctions in the appeal that the other variances would no longer
be disputed. A motion was made by Ron
Braun and seconded by George Dubuaskas to have Victoria Masnyk write a letter
to ask SARA to sanction the agreement with the Ripley Area Residents Group
Ltd. Carried.
Will continue to monitor.
Louis Gris attended the meeting held last week and stated there was no
decision as yet, as individuals wanted their rights to freedom of speech.
Louis Gris attended the meeting held at the Runnymede Library and did a
presentation on SARA’s behalf. The
hearing is to be continued on October 21 at
Bill Roberts has sent a letter and continue to monitor.
Marianne
Fenner will now be overseeing this project.
Will continue to monitor.
The next meeting is on
October 21 at
Bill Roberts stated that CORRA will file an appeal regarding the
Official Plan, if the changes by the city are not acceptable. Bill Roberts to follow up.
Frances
Labelle stated that there is an issue with the house on Valleymede.
Frances
Labelle also noted that David Miller was not at the planning and transportation
meeting.
It
was also noted that the notice for the meetings will still be 4 days, and that
the meetings will start at
No
update as this time.
Bill Roberts could not attend the meeting held on October 3rd, but he
will be at the next meeting. He now has
a copy of the new report.
Sybil Wilkinson will be resigning her position as backup to Bill on the
Gardiner Lakeshore Task Force Committee, therefore we require a new
representative from the SARA board to be that backup.
No update at this time.
A
motion was made by George Dubuaskas and seconded by Marianne Fenner for SARA to
setup a committee to file a formal appeal to the Toronto Official Plan, and to
spend the $125.00 for the appeal process fees.
Carried
It
was noted that Bill Roberts did a good job in writing the notes regarding the
official plan.
No
update at this time.
We
require a representative from the board to take over this project.
Lynn
Clay noted that the “borrow a Book Day” is being held on Saturday, November 9th
from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A
computer is being donated to the library.
The library is still looking for $200 to $300 for software, etc. The original donation cost was approved by a
donation via Jamie Bell which George Dubuaskas worked on. There will be a plaque put on the computer to
state the donation is in honour of the “Memory of Jamie Bell” for his work on
the Swansea Town Hall expansion project.
There was a motion for SARA to donate $150.00 when the computer comes in
by George Dubuaskas and Lynn Clay. Carried.
Bill Roberts stated that there was a new principal at the school.
Louis
Gris stated tendors have been sent out regarding the expansion project, and
that Ed has been appointed as the Acting Executive Manager at the town hall.
No
update at this time.
No
update at this time.
No update at this time.
John
Meijer will now be doing the layout and data input for the newsletter.
It
was also noted that Dick Wilkinson was doing much better now.
No
update at this time.
Brody was with 12 division before, he took over 11 division in April
2002.
He stated that he or one of his representatives may attend SARA board
meetings. Vicki Vancas will fax him the
dates of the meetings.
Bill Haines is SARA’s representative on the police community liaison
meetings.
170 people work at 11 division – 11 civilians, police officers, 8
community response unit, detective for major crimes (liquor, drugs,
prostitution, break and enters)
Issues
in the area – expensive motor vehicles are being taken from homes
The
chief of police has a huge commitment regarding traffic, it is monitored at
least twice a day, with and without radar.
Graffiti
issues should be dealt with within 24 hours by painting over the graffiti.
They
are looking to build a new building located by the tcc lands located in 14
division.
It
was suggested that Staff Inspector Brody could be a potential speaker at the
agm.
Victoria
Masynk will look after the Fred Victor Centre until a new board representative
comes forward to handle this project.
Bill
Roberts will look after the Ravine By-Laws until a new board representative
comes forward to handle this project.
A
replacement for Sybil Wilkinson as backup to Bill Roberts for the Gardiner
Lakeshore Task Force is still required.
A
motion was made by Joan Oreto and seconded by George Dubuaskas to have SARA
pledge a cheque for $500.00 for the Swansea Town Hall expansion project. The cheque will be issued after the November
21st GIC becomes due. Carried.
A
motion was made by Joan Oreto and seconded by Bill Roberts for SARA to donate
$100.00 to the Jamie Bell Trust Fund his Children. The cheque will be issued after the November
21st GIC becomes due. Carried.
Bill
Roberts stated that a meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 1st regarding
cleaning up the beaches. Marianne Fenner
may possible attend this meeting, as she is the new representative for the
Humber Trail Project.
Bill
Roberts stated that St. Joseph’s Health Care Centre is doing a
fundraising.
Bill
Roberts stated that there is a new city race relations committee. SARA has been asked to sponsor a meeting to
be held at Swansea Town Hall in the near future that will invite various local
groups to attend this public meeting.
At this time no action was taken.
Louis
Gris stated that the Swansea Town Hall expansion project is asking all local
group executives to pledge a donation to this project. For those who are interested, they should ask
Louis for a pledge form.
It
was noted that there are 3 board positions available. Lynn Clay will contact Ian Caldwell to seek
his interest on being on the SARA board and to work on several committees. We should all be looking out to fill the
other 2 positions.
No
new business.
A motion was made by Bill Roberts and seconded by Marianne Fenner to
adjourn the meeting. Carried.
The meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.