2011 March Quarterly General Meeting Final Minutes

CRESCENT BEACH
PROPERTY OWNERS’
ASSOCIATION

DRAFT MINUTES of QUARTERLY GENERAL MEETING held
MARCH 2 2011, 7:30 pm at Beecher Place

President Mark Nelson opened the well attended meeting by introducing Laurie Joyce of HY Engineering representing the Owners of the C4 zoned commercial property at 12171 Sullivan St. who may apply for a change to CD zoning in order to expand the usage of the existing building to make it more attractive to potential buyers. They want community input. The owners are thinking of Martial Arts, Medical Clinic, Bakery, or Coffee Shop. The members suggested Bakery Deli, Grocery Deli ( no grocery store in the village), Barber Shop, Artists Studios, Professional Services or Residential. Property owners would be notified of a Public Hearing to change the zoning. The CBPOA is supportive of a positive development.

MINUTES OF Dec 1 2010 General Meeting Motion: Karen Macpherson, Second: Bob O’Brien, that the Minutes be approved as circulated, Carried

TREASURER’S REPORT
Income since July 1st 2010 - $3,086.91
Expense - $2,473.36 ( largest component - the entrance sign)
Balance as of January 31st 2011 - $37,324.71.

Emergency Exit Study – the City will make a presentation at the June meeting when the study is further along.

Emergency Preparedness - Margot Thomson reported that the committee is meeting twice a month to cover the workload. They have a Chief of Operations and are looking for a
co-C of O to help coordinate 6 response teams and need more volunteers (22 at present). An information pamphlet and a questionnaire are being prepared for a door to door canvas.

Traffic Calming - The President gave Malcolm Stewart’s report:
There are two hurdles for traffic calming to be installed. First, the need for calming has to be supported by data ( not the number of vehicles, but the percentage of vehicles speeding). Second, the majority of residents impacted have to agree on the installation. The City is willing to look at traffic calming for Bayview, Beckett and McBride from Sullivan to Blackie Spit. Malcolm will organise a survey of the residents involved asking if they support speed bumps and then forward the results to the City.

Further traffic discussion: Jane Wright expressed concern re the number of buses, often empty, that travel and wait in the village. As it is the end of a run and residents need this service it appears to be an unavoidable inconvenience.
For speed control - lan Nichols suggested that a Digital Speed Monitor be mounted below the flashing 30 K sign at entrance thus alerting drivers of their current speed before they cross the tracks.

Beach Garbage & Recycling –
Mickey Rogers wants to promote the 3R Strategy - Reduce Recycle Reuse.
- There is a need to encourage food providers to use “green” take-out food containers.
- Pilot project -The new restaurant ”Hooked” will be using cornhusk containers and perhaps this will pave the way for other food outlets to go green.
- Better – larger? – recycle signage on the wire mesh baskets attached to existing beach garbage cans.
- More collection needed in the summer. Important to alert Surrey of the overflowing garbage cans problem at the beach and park on weekends.
- Mickey will work on this initiative. Helpers welcome.

March 9 Meeting with Mayor Watts & Councillor Rasode – The President outlined matters he and Karen Macpherson will bring forth: train issues, landslides, emergency exit study, additional washrooms ( temporary ones for the summer?), traffic calming, Blackie Spit Park
( and suggest that there be an opening ceremony celebration}.
With the unanimous approval of the meeting, Erik Seiz was asked to compose a thank you letter to Surrey complimenting them on the outstanding job they have done in developing
Blackie Spit Park. Letter to be delivered to the Mayor on March 9.

Train Issues – Ian Nichols is concerned with the increasing length of the trains.
Brian Lauder reported there have been 20 slides this winter between Crescent Beach & White Rock.

Blackie Spit Preservation Society – Dave Grant not present to report but Karen & Erik confirmed that it is reinstated as a charitable donation vehicle. Past intent was that 5% of annual dues be deposited in its account. This will be reviewed. Report in June.

New Business
Train Whistles Brian Lauder reported that he and Gail Terry are planning to contact The City and BNSF to express their frustration with the lack of response to ongoing requests for limiting the use of train whistles to daylight hours. The loud intrusive noise throughout the night is very disturbing...and that is an understatement. They were asked to keep CBPOA informed of their actions.

Motion: Christie McConkey, Second: Brian Lauder that the meeting adjourn. Carried


Next Quarterly Meeting & AGM – Wednesday June 1 2011

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 4488 & Barbara Armstrong 604 733 7767