2009 December Final Minutes

CRESCENT BEACH PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION
Draft Minutes of December 2, 2009 Quarterly General Meeting7:30 PM Beecher Place, Crescent Beach

Directors in Attendance
Mark Nelson – President, Malcolm Stewart – Treasurer, Bruce Friesen – Membership, Christie McConkey – Secretary
Directors absent – Karen MacPherson – Past president, Barbara Armstrong – Secretary

Mark Nelson in the Chair – 13 members present

The meeting opened with 2 presentations from the City of Surrey.
The first regarding drainage issues at Crescent Beach presented by Victor Jhingan and Glen They stated that there were four main concerns:
1. Installation of a perforated drainage storm system
2. Raising land to protect ground water levels in some places
3. Replace Maple pump station
4. Surface grading and inland improvements
They are moving forward with the planning and will be put in place in phases over several years due to cost.
The pump station design commissioned within 2 months and they will come back at that time with more information. Individual problems will be dealt with as they can i.e. Storm sewer availability etc.

The second presentation was given by Tim Neufeld and Jay Meneilly regarding the beautification work being done at the entrance to Crescent Beach. The new signage and planting were discussed and a draft of new sign design was unveiled. The design is following the “Gateway” City of Surrey design as they wish to have continuity in all the community signage. In keeping with the “beach “ theme the sign is flanked by driftwood logs. The sign will be 10 feet to the top and 6 feet wide. The landscaping will be approximately 2 ½ feet tall at the base of the sign. There was discussion on what to do with the old sign which may be able to be moved east and set in a kiosk; however that sign would need to be refurbished. Malcolm is going to send out a survey to gather opinions on what would be the best solution. After discussion regarding the new sign - the project will move ahead.

Tim reported that the Darts Hill Garden Conservatory Trust Society has volunteered to renovate and maintain the garden at Heron Park. The trees will remain. It was stated that this would add aesthetic value to the park.

There was a question regarding the work that was started at Wickson Point. Tim said that the work has been shut down due to first nation’s archaeological concerns.
The season al shower to be installed at Sullivan Point has been purchased and will be installed in the spring.
Minutes of September 2 2009 adopted (Motion Bob O’Brien, Second Allan Edworthy

Treasurer’s Report – Malcolm Stewart
As of December 2, 2009
Chequing Account - $13,059.73
Term Deposits - $24,342.43
Motion to approve Treasurer’s Report Christie McConkey, Second Don Sinclair

Membership Report – Bruce Freisen
Bruce thanked his volunteer canvassers. He stated that memberships brought in $4680.00.
We have 366 paid members – 10 more than last year. The two year option is very popular.
Motion to approve membership report Bob O’Brien, second Pat McConkey

Old Business
Regarding “Hollywood North”, Malcolm reported that Chris Magnus has spoken with City regarding filming in Crescent Beach. The City has offered to meet with the CBPOA at our March meeting.
Karen will report at the next meeting regarding her meeting with Mayor Watts.

New Business
There is an Open House on December 10, from 2pm-7pm at the Whalley Library, 10347 135th Street regarding the design and construction of the new library. Input and ideas welcomed.

Community Consultative Group (CCG)
Malcolm has replaced Bob Gray as the CBPOA representative on the CCG. Malcolm has offered to be the CBPOA contact for any policing issues of concern to members. Thanks to Bob for the representation he provided. It was reported that the RCMP want any issues that seem suspicious to be reported to them. Although they may not respond immediately they do want feedback as to what our concerns are. The more problems are reported, the more RCMP resources assigned to policing the Crescent Beach area.

Karen and Mark have a meeting with Diane Watts on January 10, 2010 and plan to follow up with emergency access issues and the necessity for more washrooms near Sullivan Street.

Mark asked that members consider coming forward to be on the executive as his term is almost up.
Motion to adjourn – Malcolm Stewart, second Don Sinclair

Holiday celebration appetizers and wine enjoyed by all.