CLEAR LAKE CABIN OWNERS ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEETING – PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE
APRIL 26TH, 2014
PRESENT: Scott Jordan , Paul Barnabe, Joan James, Trevor Winters, Brad Collett, John George, Gloria Belliveau, Keith Vinthers, Nelda Didychuk.
ABSENT: Kevin Alguire, JoAnn Lombaert, Joyce Harland, Brian McVicar.
CALL TO ORDER:
By Vice-President Scott Jordan at 9:09 a.m.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA:
Trevor asked for the addition of 2 items. The first was the Role of the Board and it was added under new business. The second was the Road Resurfacing and this was deferred until Dale and Dwight attended later in the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20TH, 2013 AND BOARD POLICIES SET THE SAME DATE;
Moved by Trevor Winters and Seconded by John George that both the Minutes and Board Policies be approved. CARRIED
CLCA TREASURER’S REPORT MARCH 31ST, 2014
REVENUE: As of November 29th, 2014 $5,586.03
EXPENSES:
Printing: Board Meeting, November 30th, 2013 $36.02
Canad ian: Conference room & lunch for Board Meeting Nov.30/13 378.25
Mileage to Board Meeting November 30th,2013 553.80
Total Expenses to March 31st, 2014 $968.07
Total Assets to March 31st, 2014 $4,617.96
Westoba bank balance as of March 31st, 2014 $4,604.96
Add Westoba Share 5.00
Add Westoba Equity ___8,00
BANK RECONCILIATION $4,617.96
Respectfully submitted by:
Joyce Harland
Treasurer, CLCA
REVIEW`:
A review of carpool and member ship rated as well as a review of building guidelines was requested and deferred to new business.
MEETINGS:
John George raised the idea of having Executive only meetings and said this was not popular. After discussion, the board decided to discuss this at a later time.
MEMBERSHIPS:
Joan James emphasized the importance of asking new owners for their information. It should be explained that information for owners will be sent out electronically and also be put on the website and washrooms. It was suggested that a note be put on washrooms entitled “Are You a New Cabin Owner?“ and explaining the need for their information. Nelda Didychuk to follow up on this.
DOCTOR`S RESIDENCE;
This was discussed and it was decided that there was a declining need for this and therefore the Board would not support the contract be renewed.
PARK INFORMATION
MUNICIPALITY:
Dale reported that this will not happen. The Board needs to watch this issue carefully
BOATING:
A handicapped accessible canoe and kayak dock has been purchased as a second dock at the canoe cove and swimming area. A second one has been ordered for the boat cove.
An expansion of the boat cove has been approved. The road will be widened, the concrete ramps will be replaced with wider ramps and there will be new signage. In 2015, there will be a fee for launching, with the fees to go back into the facilities. There is onging discussion on Breakwater. It is felt that to centralize launching at the cove will help eliminate unwanted creatures (zebra mussels are in Lake Winnipeg).
Blue Flag Program is a program on environmental education and would explore the whole beach environment. This is a World Wide Organization and to belong one must meet the requirements. The Park is checking into this.
The Board expressed to the Park the need for enforcement of dogs being kept on leash at the Boat Cove. Dale said the Park regulations say that dogs must be on leash everywhere in the Park, including the Boat Cove. The Board asked the Park to enforce this, including putting signage at the cove and elsewhere.
VEGETATION;
It was stressed that the trees are all old and will die at the same time. A lot of old trees have been taken out due to construction and sewer and water. It was decided to wait until next year when sewer and water project is finished, and then implement the reforestation project.
FLOODING:
There is water sitting on the ground due to frozen ground. The Park is hoping to upgrade the storm sewer particularly from 1st to 3rd St. N. to provide proper drainage, etc.
NEW SUPERINTENDENT:
The new superintendent is Michaela Kent from Gross Morin, Newfoundland. John George asked how long she is planning to stay. Dale replied that she says she will be here for a while.
WATER AND SEWER UPDATE: There is 10% to do still, particularly on 5th St. far south. Dale said that they are aware that all cabin owners are upset about the muddy roads. He said the tender for the roads was awarded last Friday to Maple Leaf Construction. They are hoping to have the gravel base in the beginning of June. They will need 3 days to do the asphalt.
PLUMBER:
Dale reported that the Park have hired a dedicated plumber .
SEWER AND WATER HOOK UPBOXES:
Dwight is getting drawings showing the requirements for hooking up to the box. These will be put on the web site. Dwight said that due to time constraints, he will not be doing the seven scheduled inspections, but instead he will drop by construction sites every couple of weeks. Dwight reported that he is in the process of getting a diagram of the box for owners and plumbers. Dwight has about 10 plumbers on his list of approved plumbers for working in the Park. Brad Collett asked when the water will be available for use in the cabins. Dwight replied that it would depend on when the frost was out of the ground, perhaps the middle of June. When asked if self-plumbing needs to be inspected, Dwight replied that he will advise.
BILLING:
The Park will be billing cabin owners for the sewer and water on July 1st, 2015.Cabin Owners will be billed the exact amount at that time. It will not be over $5,000.00. The Park will be supplying cabin owners with top soil and grass seed.
LAKE SHORE ROAD:
When asked about erosion on the lake shore road, Dale said they may have to close the road that is eroding. He said that looking at the perimeter road by the canoe cove, the possibility was that perhaps it could become a walkway. There will be no decision this year.
MICHAEL RAC:
Michael Rac will be returning this year.
MANITOBA HYDRO:
Manitoba Hydro have been adding new poles and transformers according to demand. Anyone building a new cabin needs to obtain an access application.
GARBAGE RATES;
The Park has had some discussion on changing the garbage rates from seasonal to annual. This would change the rate for each cabin from 27.50 to 47.50. A little discussion ensued, but no decisions or motions were made.
BUILDING GUIDELINES:
The issue of replacing any trees removed was raised, and deferred to the next meeting.
NEILY GAS STATION”
The gas station has been sold and is to be redeveloped. There is still some contamination to be cleaned up. The tanks are out of the ground.
WASAGAMING CAMPGROUND:
There have been more electrical sites opened up. An upgrade of the campground is proceeding.
ASPEN PARKLAND RECOVERY PROJECT:
The clean-up is continuing.
LIVING WATERS :
Studies and erosion work is continuing. The water has been cleaned up, is now much cleaner, and work is continuing on Bogey Creek, etc. Upgrades to the Clear Lake Golf Course and Wishing Well Bridge are continuing.
FIRE SMART PROGRAM:
Continuing.
DOGS:
Dogs anywhere in Riding Mountain National Park must be on leash, including the boat cove.
ROLE OF THE BOARD:
There is a concern that the Board is confused about their role, and need to have a session with Roy White. It was felt that Executive only meetings are not needed, all Board Members should be included. Tabled to next meeting.
MEMBERSHIP FEES:
Following a discussion on membership fees, it was decided that no change should be made at this time, but reviewed before this new membership expires.
BUILDING GUIDELINES REVIEW:
To be discussed at next meeting.
RESIGNATION:
Scott Jordan announced that he will be stepping down from the Board as of September 1st, 2014 due to family commitments.
NEWSLETTERS:
Nelda Didychuk will stuff newsletters to be mailed in envelopes, stamp them and give them to the Park.
Meeting adjourned at 2:53 p.m.
NOTE:
Since the meeting, the newsletters were sent electronically to many cabin owners and the balance delivered to cabins. Thus there was no need to mail them.
Since the meeting, the Park have said that they will NOT be closing the lake shore road.
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