November 2012 - Minutes of CBPOA Directors Meeting

MINUTES OF DIRECTORS MEETING – November 19, 2012

ATTENDING DIRECTORS:

Erik Seiz – President

Mark Nelson – Past President

Art Van Wart – Vice-President

Malcolm Stewart – Treasurer

Bruce Friesen - Membership

Jo Anne Cook  co–secretary

AGENDA ITEM:

1. Blackie’s Spit Preservation Society

    Speaker: David Grant

David provided the group with an update of the society’s ongoing business including it’s non-profit status. As well, he confirmed the interest of the CBPOA Directors to provide a $500 scholarship to an “environmentally active” member of the community which would be chosen by the Blackie’s Spit Preservation Society.

2. Emergency Preparedness Committee Request

    Speaker: David Grant

David relayed the message that the above noted Committee would be in favour a “formal” form that would outline the submit ion requirements as well as provide an outline of the task and its objectives presented by an individual   (or group). The Directors agreed this would be a good idea. David agreed he would approach one of the Emergency Preparedness members to see if they would be interested in developing a form template.

3. Review of Last Directors’ meeting   

It was discussed as to the status of Camp A’s membership with the CBPOA. It was felt that a “joint” or “reciprocal” membership between the two groups would be beneficial. Erik agreed that he would approach and discuss with Penny (Camp Alexandra)

4. Volunteer Recognition

As many people volunteer their time to support  CBPOA and the community, volunteer recognition was discussed.

It was also discussed that there is always a need for more volunteers. Passing on the message and getting people involved is very important.

5. December General Meeting – Dec. 5, 2012

 Malcolm confirmed that Mana Daniwall and Carrie Baron from the City of Surrey will both give updates on the Whistle Cessation and proposed underpass as well as an update on the Maple Street Pump Station.

6. Misc. Updates

·        Blackie’s Spit Paving – in progress

·        Maple Street Pump Station – in progress

·        Traffic Calming – signs are up on Bayview, but no construction started. Malcolm will get an update.

·        Malcolm provided an update to the directors on the Community Consultative Group(CCG); a group that meets regularly with the Surrey RCMP to discuss crime and safety issues in our community.

·        Whistle Cessation – dialogue continues with the groups involved –City of Surrey, BNSF Railway, Transport Canada…

NEXT MEETING:

CBPOA Quarterly General Meeting

Wednesday December 5, 2012 at 7:30pm

Beecher Place

Followed by Annual Holiday Mingle and Pot-luck

Pres: Erik Seiz  416-804-5135 Past Pres: Mark Nelson 604-531-4999

Vice Pres: Art Van Wart  604 – 541-2542 Treas: Malcolm Stewart  604 541-9004

Membership: Bruce Friesen 778-292-1954

Sec: Barbara Armstrong 604-733-7767 & Jo Anne Cook 604-538-0503

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