2010 March Final Minutes

CRESCENT BEACH PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION
Minutes of MARCH 3 2010 GENERAL MEETING 7:30 PM
O CANADA O
GO CBPOA GO

Karen MacPherson called the meeting to order and invited all to stand and sing
O Canada... which we did .... with gusto ! Gold for CBPOA. The Olympic spirit lives on !

Minutes of December 2 2009 Meeting were accepted as circulated.

Treasurer`s Report – Funds as of Feb 27 2010 Chequing $12,451.71
Term Deposits $24,342.43 Total $36,794.16
Motion to accept report Ted Crosby Second Paul Bauden. Carried.
Comment – Carol Abernathy suggested we transfer some funds from Chequing to Term Deposit Account leaving a balance sufficient to cover expenses.

Unfinished Business
New Crescent Beach Sign :Surrey will soon be installing a new sign at the entrance to the beach. Sally Stewart volunteered to store the old sign until a decision is made to restore, relocate, auction or dispose of it.
Wickson Point Project underway now that archaeological study complete.

Film Production at Crescent Beach Chris Magnus reported on his meeting with Dan Nielson Acting Mgr Filming Events, City of Surrey and the resultant letter he received answering Chris` personal concerns. Surrey does try to balance filming with the regular community use and enjoyment. Revenues received are deposited in general revenues. Dan Nielson wrote that he or Owen Croy could attend one of our meetings if further discussion is desired. (A straw vote was taken and 12 members expressed interest in this).

Carol Abernathy commented that many residents enjoy compensation from the film makers for the use of their properties. The film industry has made direct donations to the CBPOA in the distant past.

Meeting with Mayor Watts
Further to the CBPOA February report of the hour long meeting last month – an opportunity for Karen & Mark to discuss our issues. Councillor Rasode was present.
-Discussions ongoing with BNSF and others re new emergency access, a slow process.
-Parks to look after plans for a washroom on Sullivan – capital outlay - will take time.
-Dredging is a Federal issue. CBPOA needs to push for a viable waterfront.
-Mayor forwarding request for relocation of two bus stops in dangerous locations.
-Zoning – a bit of a mess – will be developing an affordable housing plan.

The Chair introduced Coucillor Barinder Rasode – our Community Association Liaison
Ms Rasode ,a resident of Surrey for 23 yrs, is a Labour Relations specialist and is active on many Council and community committees. The Councillor’s goal is to assist us and to further consultation in the larger community by developing a process to acknowledge different points of view, through the organization of district mtgs, smaller group mtgs and workshops .


2. CBPOA March 3 2010 minutes.

New Business
Community Enhancement Partnership Grant Program
Surrey will provide matching funds up to $3000 for an approved community proposal.
Members were asked for Ideas.

Crescent Beach Swimming Club Tank Relocation
Mark Brewster & Dave Erickson handed out a fascinating profile of the changes at
The Point showing the build up of the sand over the past 50 years. For safety and to keep it afloat at low tide the Club will be relocating “The Tank” a few feet north.
Motion Allan Edworthy, Second Sally Stewart ‘That the CBPOA wholeheartedly support the moving of The Tank by the CBSC.” Carried.

Points of Information
A card will be sent to Stephen Chitty expressing our sympathy for the loss of his father.

Ted Crosby brought licence plate frames that say: Crescent Beach – Village by the Sea.
$10 each. Contact Ted if you would like one.

Sally Stewart warned that mail delivery could be cancelled if there is not easy access to your property or mail box.

There being no further business
Motion: Carol Abernathy Second: Sally Stewart - That the meeting be adjourned. Carried

THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING WILL BE WEDNESDAY JUNE 2, 2010
7:30 PM - BEECHER PLACE.

A motion to change the bylaws to incorporate a Quarterly General Meeting plus AGM schedule will be put forth for preliminary notice at that meeting.


Pres: Mark Nelson 604 531 4999
Past Pres: Karen MacPherson 604 535 5938
Treas: Malcolm Stewart 604 541 9004
Membership: Bruce Friesen 778 292 1954
Sec: Christie McConkey 604 531 8844 & Barbara Armstrong 604 733 7767