2008 July Final Minutes

Crescent Beach Property Owner’s Association
July, 2008 General Monthly Meeting

Date: July 2nd, 2008
Time and Location: 7:30 PM Beecher Place, Crescent Beach
Directors in Attendance:
Don Sinclair - Past President
Mark Nelson - Vice President/Treasurer
Malcolm Stewart – Membership Chair/Secretary
Directors Absent:
Karen MacPherson - President

Mark Nelson as chair, called the meeting to order at 7:40 pm. It was established that a quorum was present.

Errors/Omissions to the June 4th, 2008 Minutes
Malcolm Stewart note the June, 2008 minutes had be amended to clarify that aircraft noise complaints should be directed to all the email addresses listed by SCAANs

Adoption of the Amended June 4th, 2008 Minutes
Motion to adopt the minutes: Lea Buburuz
Second: Bob O’Brien
Motion carried

Treasurer’s Report – Mark Nelson
Activity in March 2008:
Deposits: $ 60.00
Credits: $ 0.97
Debits: $ 25.00
As of May 30th, 2008:
Term Deposits: $11,579.09
Cash: $21,715.47

Adoption of the Treasurer’s Report
Motion to adopt the Treasurer’s Report: Lea Buburuz
Second: Diana Maughan
Motion carried

Membership Report – Malcolm Stewart
o 188 members have renewed, with the balance or 172 renewals resulting from the 2 year renewal option adopted at the 2007 AGM
o $230 collected with door to door canvassing beginning in early July.
o 10 canvassers confirmed with more needed, especially for the Crescent Heights area.
o A reminder that the membership year is from August 1st to July 31st.

General
Mark Nelson provided the following updates:
o A Wickson point Concept Plan, Stakeholder Group Meeting has been planned by the City of Surrey. Representatives from CBPOA, the Blackie Spit Preservation Society, the Crescent Beach Swim Club, the Crescent Beach Dog Owners Association and the Surrey Sailing Club have been invited. A copy of the invitation is posted on the CBPOA’s blog..
o A report prepared by the City of Surrey’s Fire Chief on rail safety has prompted the City to approach Transport Canada and the BNSF for a meeting. The CBPOA will ask the City to be included. Karen MacPherson will make the request on behalf of the CBPOA.
Malcolm Stewart provided the following updates:
o The following have been posted on the CBPOA blog:
o A letter sent on behalf of the CBPOA expressing concern over the Nicomekl silting and the impacts to the Marina
o Information provided by Tom Carefoot in answer to a question at the May general meeting regarding the “foam ridge” on the beach front
o An alert that a member’s vehicle had recently been vandalized at the Surrey Park and Ride. The catalytic converter and part of the exhaust system had been removed by thieves using a sawzall. The converter contains platinum, which is presumably sold for profit.

New Business
o A concern was raised over the maintenance and appearance of areas on and around the dyke north of Sullivan. The issue was referred to the Beach Committee for consideration.
o A member expressed concern over the growing number of fires on the south end of the beach. It was recommended that the fire department be called to investigate and put out all fires. Malcolm Stewart indicated the City had provided advice that they can no longer obtain permits to collect wood or contour the beach following winter storm activity unless there is a threat to public safety.

Meeting Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn at 7:55 PM: Lea Buburuz
Second: Bob Abernethy
Motion carried

Next Meeting
Date: August 6th, 2008
Time: 7:30 PM
Place: Beecher Place

President, Karen MacPherson – 535.5938
Vice President and Treasurer, Mark Nelson – 531.4999
Past President, Don Sinclair – 541.3931
Membership and Secretary, Malcolm Stewart – 541.9004