2011 May/June Directors' Report

CRESECNT BEACH PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION

Directors Meetings Sunday May 15 & June 12 2011

Report of Meeting with Surrey officials:
April 20 - Pres. Mark Nelson & Treas. Malcolm Stewart met with Councillor Rasode & Surrey Traffic Engineer Jamie Boan:

- city developing plans to pave area across from Blackie Spit Park (beside CBSC)

- city prepared to install traffic calming (speed bumps) on Bayview ...First step – petition signed by 10 residents – then a canvas to get 90% approval. Malcolm Stewart & Nancy Milner working on this.

- dangerous location of bus stop on Sullivan brought up again. (Malcolm will take photos to illustrate problem)

- suggestion that we plan an official opening of Blackie Spit Park

- city exploring options for more toilets near the Sullivan end of the beach.

- slope stability issues discussed – continual erosion – no easy solution.

- city would like its jurisdiction over the beach front to extend beyond the high tide line and is contemplating approaching the Federal Gov’t for this.

Other issues discussed by directors:
- temporary solution to dearth (!) of beach toilets near The Point - post a map of nearby public toilet locations at foot of Sullivan ?

- train whistles at night – costly safety provisions to eliminate them – Malcolm to ask Jamie Boan to start lengthy application process.

- Beecher place needs painting!
- Beach groins along the Front need repair. Mark will contact Carrie Baron.

- The Beach House Theatre project is on hold. Several environmental groups are concerned about the impact to the habitat ( ie voles). Mark will contact Tim Newfeld to get clarification to clear the way for groups & events in future.

Mickey Rogers & Leanne Mason have been working diligently with the City regarding beach recycling. Directors discussed City’s proposals and will suggest a pilot project.

- Letter will be sent to our MP Russ Hiebert asking for a meeting with some of our executive to discuss local issues.