MINUTES OF QUARTERLY GENERAL MEETING –Wednesday March 6, 2013
7:30 PM AT BEECHER PLACE
1. CALL TO ORDER – Erik Seiz
2. ADOPTION OF DECEMBER MINUTES – Erik Seiz
Motion to Accept – Mark Nelson; Seconded – Malcolm Stewart
3. TREASURER’S REPORT – Malcolm Stewart
Balance of $42,000
4. TRAINS
Erik discussed with the CBPOA members a few items that have occurred with regards to the trains. A dialogue has begun between the CBPOA Directors and the Fraser Surrey Docks as well as a continued dialogue with BNSF. Some points of interest with regards to each are:
- Presently there are 6 coal trains, on average, per day
- Surrey docks would like a 2 Phase approach
Phase 1 – increase 1.5 trains per day
Phase 2 – increase 2 trains per day
BNSF
- Presently, there are 16 trains per day
- Whistle Cessation – this is well under way. Some of the Directors will be meeting with BNSF next week to gather further information. At this point, the City of Surrey has done a safety review. Surveyors have been sent out and have also met with BNSF. City of Surrey and BNSF will meet to continue a strategy for whistle cessation along with safety.
What do we want to get from these talks?
- With regards to the discussions with the above noted groups of interest, Erik
commented that the goal is to start a good working relationship, hopefully opening
up communication which will enable the CBPOA to better address the concerns
Residents have with the increased train traffic.
Following, there was much discussion from the members including:
- the concern with Coal trains not been covered and increased train traffic.
- lack of emergency access
- Malcolm described the “stopped train protocol” which is presently in place with BNSF. This is, when there is an emergency in the community, the 911 dispatch calls BNSF to ask for a stopped train. This would allow emergency vehicles access to the community.
5. SAFETY CONCERNS ON CRESCENT DRIVE
- Cliff Adams addressed his concerns regarding the safety on the Crescent Bluff. He commented that speeding is an issue and asked that the “walk around” by the City of Surrey also investigate concerns atop Sandy trail. Traffic Calming would be a priority initiative.
6. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE TASK
- Erik shared with the membership the need to complete a task initiated by the
EPC. This would be the completion of a “Personal Emergency Response”
brochure that would be placed in resident’s homes. It would outline procedures
required in the event of an emergency. Presently, most of the work is done, we are
just looking for a person/or group of persons to finalize, print and distribute the
brochure. Please contact any of the Directors if you are interested.
7. GENERAL BUSINESS
- There has been a rash of break-ins in the Gardiner and Gilley St. area. Please ensure your car doors are locked and free of visible items.
- There has been discussion about re-establishing a block watch. If you are interested, please contact Malcolm Stewart for contact information.
- a question was asked as to the status of the sewer upgrades. Malcolm stated he would follow up with the City of Surrey and get back to membership at the June meeting.
- Irene Korgul commented that she is concerned about the “citification” of Crescent Beach. She expressed concern and urged the community to revisit the land use document, which encouraged the community to be left in as much of a “natural state” as possible.
- a question was asked if there were plans for meter parking at Blackie’s Spit. There is no plans for this at this time.
8. CITY OF SURREY UPDATE
- Malcolm Stewart update the members on the City’s planned changes to Sullivan
Point. These include – burying the electrical cable and box which service the
Life-guard stations, flatten the area to conform with the rest of the beachscape and
Finally, remove the existing cedars and replace them with the same variety of
deciduous tress that line the rest of the beach. This will provide shade and open up the
view.
9. POSITONS AVAILABLE IN JUNE ON CBPOA EXECUTIVE
- Secretary and Treasurer - if you are interested, please contact one of the Directors before the June 2013 AGM
MOTION TO ADJOURN
Motion to Accept – Brian Lauder, Seconded – Mark Nelson
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:15 PM
NEXT QUARTERLY GENERAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY JUNE 5 at 7:30 PM
BEECHER PLACE
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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