CBPOA August 2009 Report

CRESCENT BEACH PROPERTY OWNER’S ASSOCIATION
DIRECTORS’ AUGUST REPORT

5 Directors met July 26, 2009
Mark Nelson (Pres) Karen MacPherson ( Past Pres) Malcolm Stewart (Treas)
Barb Armstrong & Christie McConkey (Sec)

Blackie Spit Society –
Dave Grant, Karen MacPherson & Erik Seiz have agreed to serve as Directors.

Signage at Entrance to Crescent Beach
The sign design is being developed by Surrey and will be submitted to the CBPOA for approval. Part of the cost of the sign to be borne by CBPOA. Update on this will be presented at the September meeting.

Blackie Spit Wickson Point Beautification
It appears that the Wickson project has been rescheduled for September to avoid impact on park users during the peak summer season.

Proposed Shower Column at foot of Sullivan ( near Life Guard tower)
Malcolm will ask a City rep to attend the Sept 2nd meeting to show our members the
proposed design and location.

Block Watch
Residents are encouraged to establish their own block watch and to liaise with the
RCMP for help in doing so. The contact is Pat LeBlanc – pat.leblanc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Emergency Preparedness
Mark will contact Surry Fire Dept to schedule a 1.5 hr course in Personal Preparedness
( how to be self sufficient for 3 days) for a Saturday in late Sept or Oct.
Notice of date & time will be given to the community.
The directors agreed that personal preparedness is of paramount concern.
Emergency access across the railroad is the other major concern.
Mark & Karen are continuing a dialogue with all the stakeholders.
The Surrey Fire Dept is coordinating meetings with the City, BNSF and CBPOA.
A new emergency access is under discussion. In the interim we are asking for a
presentation of the present evacuation plan which we may take to the membership.

Next General Meeting of the CBPOA
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 – Beecher Place – 7:30 pm