KOOTENAY COLUMBIA SENIORS HOUSING COOPERATIVE

 

NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING 2600

Date: Sunday, March 18, 2007

Time: 07:00 P.M. (Note Annual Meeting at 6:30 P.M.)
Location: Carpenters Hall, 2320 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, B.C.
Attendance: All members of KCSHC and the public



 

Agenda

 

2601: Call to order

The general meeting was called to order.

 

2602: Approve Agenda

 

2603: Approve Minutes Meeting 2500 as distributed

1. It was moved by Dorothy/Mike Rowe that the minutes from meeting 2500 be adopted as presented. Carried.

 

2604: Treasurers Report  - Dorothy

1. Treasurers Report  - Dorothy moved that her report be accepted, seconded by Nadine. Carried.

 

2605: Status of project funding (EWV contacts with membership)

1. Membership now stands at 131.
2. See Cash Flow Forecast update

 

2606: Presentation of revised Site Plan (numbering as per original LTA site plan A26, June 12, 2006)

1. Review addition of DL 12357 to existing DL 12355 and possible future development.
2. Reviewed Phase I boundaries.
3, 4. Motion to change Townhouses T4 through T7 and T11 through T14 to four (4) Duplexes (LTA original numbering) and Residential Lots 39 through 45 to seven (7) Bungalows and one (1) Duplex Life Leases (LTA original numbering. Fred Evanoff explained the reason for the changes for the above recommendations. Moved by Fred Evanoff seconded by Ken Auld. Carried.  
5. Elmer recapped the project from the start to clarify how bungalows and duplexes were selected through the pecking order.
6. Lovette asked if duplex owners could changed their minds to have a newly developed bungalow. Elmer suggested that they write a letter to the board of directors.

 

2607: Report on Infrastructure Design and CoC negotiations

1. The site clearing is complete and looking very good. Status of site grading approval is still pending.      
2. A  Public Hearing on Rezoning / OCP Amendments slated for April 02, 2007 should be attended by co-op members to say we need the roadway on Emerald Green to access Grandview Heights. The construction access road will be 43rd St.
3. Contract with Marwest Industries Ltd is pending.
4. Contract with Jerome Hango Surveying is pending.
5. Contract with WSA Engineering is completed and signed by both parties.

 

2608: Report from Promotions Committee – Harry / Nora Jukes

1. Report from Promotions Committee was given by Nora and written by Harry.  
2. Nora stated that more energy is need in the Care Facility project and asked that the questionnaire on the web site be filled out and submitted.
3. Harry purchased two great signs to be used for promotion and with the help of Helga and Ken Auld they will be used at the Creston Garden Show coming up shortly.
4. A Special thanks was given to Harry and John Kalmakoff for the sign design.
5. Nora mentioned a member living in Langley and her interest in a “wiki” web site that would aid all our members with its user friendly capabilities.

 

2609: Building Committee Report – Fred Evanoff

1. The Building Committee Report was given by Fred Evanoff. He reported that the 2 contractors that submitted bids will be given until March 27, 2007 to get back to us with their post tender addendum.
2. A meeting took place with Mr. Bel and Mr. McIntoch from Emerald Green on the 14th Avenue North  access but it was not a very successful meeting and perhaps one will be held again in the near future.
3. Margaret Nickle mentioned energy efficiency in construction and was told that those have been concerns of the building committee from the start, although cost can be a factor.
4. Helga mentioned energy efficiency in landscaping as well.

 

2610: Grants status – Irene Evanoff

1.Irene Evanoff introduced Patricia Klapp who will help with grant writing.

 

2611: Care Committee report – Bonnie Anderson

1. Care Committee report was written by Bonnie Anderson and is attached.
2. Care Unit List
3.A trip to Edmonton to see the only Live Lease Care Facility in the country will take place on May 1, 2, 3, 2007.  44 seats are available on the bus and 22 people have signed up to go.
4. New Care brochures
5. Other

 

2612:  Pick #4 due date March 31, 2007

1. Ann Zaystoff and Sam Filipoff need to pick Townhouses (O/S from Pick #1)
2. Nick Rebalkin has a pick of a Townhouses (O/S from Pick #2)
3. Bill Cheveldave had a choice pick (O/S from Pick #2) now has opted out of the list
4. Ed Chernoff  and Jon Van Vliet have a choice pick (O/S from Pick #3)
5. There are at least five (10) members who are ready from Pick #4 for the remaining units. Qualify by making loan of $30,000 and advising by midnight March 31, 2007. Please check new Site Plan.

 

2613: Status of purchase of DL 12357 from Ferraros

Status of purchase of DL 12357 from Ferraros

1. Agreement for Sale is executed
2. Completion date is June 30, 2007

 

2614: Other

1. Mike Rowe spoke about his special needs child and discussion followed. It was a concern that we could set a precedent having a child living at Grandview but a recommendation from directors was given.
2. It was moved by Mike Rowe and seconded by Shaun Crossley that “the KCSHC membership give special consideration for allowing the dependent child of Mike and Candice Rowe to live  within the Life Lease Seniors Housing Complex as an exception to the Association rules.”
3. There were 4 members who voted against the motion.
4. Motion carried.

 

2615:  Other

1. Myron Bevans asked about the road from Grandview Height to 37 Ave and was told that the City is giving some funding from the Development Cost Charges.

 

2616: Other

1. Fillipe Vanzhov asked to speak but as time would not permit, he had to be denied.

 

2617: Other

 

2618: Other

 

2619: Other

 

2620: Adjourn

1. Meeting adjourned, moved by Joe Nazaroff seconded by Connie.

 

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