S.A.R.A. Board Meeting Minutes - Oct 16, 2001
Present:
Jamie Bell, Lynn Clay, George Dubauskas, Merle Hudson, Victoria Masnyk, Ritvars Bregzis, Bill Roberts, Vicki Vancas, Sybil Wilkinson
Regrets: Marianne Fenner, Louis Gris, Bill Haines, Peter Keefe, Jean McMullan, Lina Volpe
No Regrets:Ron Braun, Joan Oreto, Bill Haines, Mona Lalonde
Guests:John Meijer
Ron Morawski, does not live in the area
Call to order:Meeting began at 7:35 p.m. at the Swansea Town Hall.
Amendment to Agenda:
Local issues will be discussed before committee reports.
Approval of Agenda as amended:
Motion: Bill RobertsSeconded: George DubauskasCarried
Acceptance of previous minutes: September 18, 2001
Committee of Adjustment: 2/3 to 2 to 3, 5/6 to 5 to 6
Moved: Bill RobertsSeconded: George DubauskasCarried
SARA VISION AND MANDATE
Bill Roberts suggested that we check SARA's constitution and bylaws for the original Vision and Mandate. Lynn Clay to provide Vicki Vancas with a copy of the constitution and bylaws.
Suggestions from Jamie Bell and Bill Roberts to add in: (1) SARA provides opportunities for civic access and involvement in political affairs (principally municipal); and (2) SARA does advocacy for citizen access and involvements in political affairs (principally municipal).
Discussion regarding the SARA Vision and Mandate will be continued at the November board meeting.
BOARD COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
There was a discussion and update regarding committee responsibilities. Merle Hudson is preparing a summary of the committees, what they entail, when they meet, time commitments, and who sits on these committees.
MEMBERSHIP
No update at this time.
TREASURER'S REPORT
No update at this time.
Lynn Clay is dropping off the balance of the float to Joan Oreto.
Expenses:Vicki Vancas re paper and toner $107.96
Motion: Bill RobertsSeconded: Jamie BellCarried
Bill Roberts made a motion to pre-approve the expense and have Joan Oreto write and send a cheque to cover the Directors Insurance from State Farm Insurance Companies for the amount of $243.00.
Motion: Bill RobertsSeconded: Lynn ClayCarried
8 SOUTH KINGSWAY
Refer to Victoria Masnyk's prepared report.
A motion was made that Victoria Masnyk will write a letter to Councillor David Miller regarding 8 South Kingsway.
Motion: Lynn ClaySeconded: Merle HudsonCarried
1947/1997 BLOOR STREET WEST
Refer to Victoria Masynk's prepared report.
HUMBER CYCLING/PEDESTRAIN TRAIL
Jamie Bell reported that there is a new layout for the trail.
Jamie Bell will contact Councillor David Miller to do another walkabout.
FRED VICTOR CENTRE - LAKESHORE/WINDERMERE
Jamie Bell will contact Peter Zimmerman at Let's Build to get an update.
REON DEVELOPMENT - WINDERMERE VILLAGE
Refer to Victoria Masynk's prepared report.
A motion was made that Jamie Bell, Ron Braun and Bill Roberts will sit on the newly structured Windermere Village Committee (Ron Braun will be asked and if he agrees to accept this position) and they will attend the meeting on October 29th at 7:30 p.m.
Motion: Bill RobertsSeconded: George DubauskasCarried
Jamie Bell and Norm McLeod went on a tour of the Stelco plant and noted that most of the scrap will be steel. If by chance they come upon "Made at Swansea Bricks" then they have asked to keep these brinks. These bricks could be used as a possible fundraiser.
SECOND SUITES
Refer to Victoria Masnyk's prepared report.
FORT YORK II
Bill Roberts expressed the concerns that CORRA had regarding the heights, the builders' vision, and issues with Toronto Island Airport. The Friends of Fort York are asking for help at the City Council meeting on November 6th. We still require better clarification from Councillor David Miller. Other issues still need to be resolved with the Urban Developers.
Bill Roberts made a motion that Victoria Masnyk is to write a letter to City Council and copy Councillor David Miller not to support the higher heights, community concerns, and to ensure that the Friends of Fort York and other local ratepayers associations have involvement in this project and venues to express their concerns.
Motion: Bill RobertsSeconded: Jamie BellCarried
A motion was made that Victoria Masnyk write a letter to Councillor David Miller restricting the development on the lakeshore lands from the CNE to the Humber.
Motion: Bill RobertsSeconded: Jamie BellCarried
MUNICIPAL SHELTERS
Bill Roberts continued to update the board on issues and what's happening right now with municipal shelters. i.e. standard issues especially in industrial areas, minimum size per bed.
CORRA - CONFEDERATATION OF RESIDENT & RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATIONS
Bill Roberts indicated that their needed to be more discussions on municipal shelters and the Toronto Plan.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
Refer to report submitted by Victoria Masnyk.
Jamie Bell contacted City Hall, and noted that the information on Committee of Adjustment matters will not be put on the City's website or sent out via e-mail.
A motion was made for Victoria Masnyk to send a letter to City Hall suggesting a change to have the information sent to her home address. This in turn will be more convenient for her and should help the process.
Motion: Jamie BellSeconded: Bill RobertsCarried
A motion was made that Victoria Masnyk will write a letter to Councillor David Miller to support a move of the urban development staff / city planner Barry Brooks to the York Civic Centre, or at least to have an office for them at that location to make it easier for the access to documents. If that is not acceptable, then at least to have copy of the documents available at City Hall.
Motion: Jamie BellSeconded: Bill RobertsCarried
A motion was made that Merle Hudson and Sybil Wilkinson will share in the assistance, to help Victoria Masnyk with Committee of Adjustment matters. If there are further issues, then Bill Roberts will be notified.
Motion: Jamie BellSeconded: Sybil WilkinsonCarried
HUMBER YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL
No update at this time.
GARDINER LAKESHORE TASK FORCE
Bill Roberts stated that there was not meeting as yet.
HIGH PARK CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
No update at this time.
MEMORIALS
Flyers regarding the Swansea Town Hall memorial celebration of Jean Roberts and Gunars Martinsons on Saturday, Nov 3 at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber were mailed or given to members. SARA board meeting are being asked to attend.
OMB
No update as this time.
RENNIE PARK
Lynn Clay stated that the city has been taking soil samples in Rennie Park.
SWANSEA AREA LOW COST HOUSING PROJECTS
Jamie Bell noted that Ian Sloan is on leave; therefore this committee has been put on hold at this time.
SWANSEA MEMORIAL LIBRARY
George Dubauskas presented a letter that is was sent to Linda Karlinsky, the Acting Director of the Toronto Public Library; to Mike Hollosi Chair of the Swansea School Council and to David Miller encouraging Swansea Public School students to use the library on a weekly basis. We were all encouraged to use the library more often and to tell others to use it more.
Jamie Bell noted that Bill Booth is a Swansea resident, and he is on the Library board. There have also been changes on the board and this is very encouraging.
George Dubauskas will be preparing a letter to sent to Bill Booth at 67 Armadale regarding these matters. Jamie Bell
SWANSEA PUBLIC SCHOOL
It was discussed that there should be a liaison with Swansea Public School. One volunteer from the board is requested. This will be discussed at the November SARA board meeting.
SWANSEA TOWN HALL
Jamie Bell stated that the next Swansea Town Hall meeting is on Monday, October 22nd at 7:30 p.m.
SWANSEA RECREATION CENTRE
A motion was made that Merle Hudson be appointed as SARA's representative for the Swansea Recreation Centre. She accepted.
Motion: Bill RobertsSeconded: Jamie BellCarried
TORONTO OFFICIAL PLAN
Bill Roberts will continue to monitor.
TRAFFIC CALMING
Jamie Bell noted that the work will begin soon at Budgel, and that several meetings have been held and that signs have been put up.
Lynn Clay noted that the signs are now up on Ellis Park Road regarding the 30k speed limit.
WORLD 19
No update at this time.
NEWSLETTER
The newest edition has just been printed, and copies mailed to members.
MARKETING
Bill Roberts suggested that the Membership Chair, Louis Gris sign the new membership cards.
John Meijer provided an update on the new website.
There was a motion was made to register a domain name: swansearatepayers.ca will be registered and that this expense is approved in the amount of $25 plus gst. John Meijer will do the registration.
Motion: Bill RobertsSeconded: George DubauskasCarried
Vicki Vancas requested board input into securing more content information on the website. Information should be passed onto John Meijer via email, or if that is not possible by printed copy.
FUNDRAISING
Lynn Clay has arranged that the after the play social will be held at the Legion.
Louis Gris report stated that he had received some dollars from board members, and that tickets were still available.
Louis Gris provided extra copies of the fundraising flyer for board members to have posted.
OTHER ISSUES
Bill Roberts expressed concerns about the Gardiner issues and its effect on Swansea, and the possible financing of it by building a casino at the CNE. This topic will be discussed at the November board meeting regarding SARA's position.
Jamie Bell will write a letter to Councillor David Miller to get six copies of the new waterfront plan for SARA to peruse.
Bill Roberts also noted that the election of the officers should occur at the next board meeting being held in November.
NEW BUSINESS:
No new business at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. STH
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