2009 November Directors' Report

CRESCENT BEACH PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION
Directors’ November Report

Emergency Preparedness
Large turnout for the Oct 28 Special Meeting

The CBPOA, in an effort to provide greater clarity around disaster planning for our Community, invited Deputy Fire Chief Dan Barnscher and Captain Fred Berg to a special meeting for the community on October 28, 2009. Dan’s focus was the City of Surrey’s disaster plan while Fred spoke to personal preparation for disasters. The key messages were:

1. The City’s plan is designed to quickly put a management and execution structure in place to deal with any disaster.

2. A protocol has been reached with all railways operating in Surrey, whereby any request for an emergency service requiring a level crossing remain clear to ensure access immediately prompts a “stop train” call to the railway. The “stop train” directive ensures level crossings remain clear until such time as Emergency Services advise it can be removed. The protocol also gives the RCMP the authority to direct the railway to clear a level crossing by decoupling the railcars of a train that has been stationary for more than 5 minutes.
Regarding an underpass as a means of exit – talks are ongoing between BNSF and Surrey.

3. Personal preparation and planning for a disaster.Members will be polled to determine interest in holding a Neighbourhood Emergency Planning workshop.

Surrey Community Associations
Karen MacPherson attended a recent meeting hosted by Mayor Diane Watts

SCAANS - Ken Brookes is monitoring NAV Canada’s local flight paths on our behalf.

WED DECEMBER 2 – QUARTERLY MEETING & CHRISTMAS PARTY
7:30 PM BEECHER PLACEAGENDA
Drainage Issues
Victor Jhingan . Engineer, Surrey Drainage Dept will attend and present information regarding drainage issues at Crescent Beach
New Sign
A rep from Surrey will present the proposed design for a new sign at the entrance to Crescent Beach. Discuss what to do with old sign.
Proposed Residential Zoning Changes
Mark Nelson will present our position in a letter to Surrey and at the meeting

Christmas Party to follow
We will once again have an “appetizer” pot luck.
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