General Meeting 2700

MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING 2700

• Meeting called to order at 7:01PM by Elmer Verigin.
• Elmer passed the mike to Ann Chursinoff who opened the meeting with an insightful poem entitled Our Place which was received to a round of applause.
• Elmer emphasized that motions for the membership can be added at the end of the meeting.
• Elmer, Dan, and Harry will do a 'dry run' of the presentation which they have planned for CoC.

Moved/seconded by John Adams/Ed Chernoff.

Moved/seconded by Bob/Dorothy Dergousoff.

Aside by Elmer Verigin

• Elmer emphasized that the meetings are to be run by Robert's Rules of Order.
• One membership is weighted as one vote only.

• Dorothy presented the Treasurer's Report.  Acceptance moved/seconded by Dorothy/??.

• 141 Members and 41 Life Lease Commitments.  
• Building Committee has not yet set a date for the next Site Pick, pending site grading.  Elmer's projection is that the pick may occur in the May/June time frame.
• No changes to residential lot allocations. Elmer emphasized importance of membership marketing the residential lots, but we don't yet have 3rd Reading so we can't officially advertise otherwise it makes things more complex.

• light green: Phase I bungalows/duplexes/townhouses
• light purple: Residential Lots
• dark green: Care Complex
• 14th Ave. is shown and represents approximately one kilometre of city street to be built by KCSHC.
• 37th street is a city street, and no strata fees are being paid by Emerald Green to support 37th.
• Brief discussion regarding light on intersection of 37th and Columbia.

• All site activity has ceased pending approval by public hearing (6:00PM April 16 2007)
• General Contractor has another contract for several weeks but should be available afterwards
• This time at the public hearing, our voices will be heard; Dan Sahlstrom, Elmer Verigin, Harry Jukes will be the first three speakers.  Important that attendees from KCSHC speak up at the Public Hearing if they have any questions.  This time it's our turn.
• Elmer passed the microphone to Dan Sahlstrom, who presented a topographical map of the City of Castlegar.  
  • Dan previewed the material he will present to the Public Hearing.
  • Dan will emphasize that the City has all the material it needs to come to a decision.
  • Water supply, sanitary sewer, storm water, geotech, transportation - these are items about which City staff will be expecting details.
  • Two processes - rezoning process and subdivision approval.  Zoning is a low-risk scenario for the Council as the subdivision process, not the zoning process, involves the detail issues such as pipe size, etc.
  • Dan explained the water loop scenario which ensures safer and higher-quality water supply.
  • Dan will argue that review of the data is subdivision-level, not zoning level.
  • Dan will propose on site disposal of stormwater rather than making use of adjacent creeks, using a pond area near the old racetrack area; this should ensure no additional water will enter Blueberry and Schofield Creeks.  This should address concerns regarding sizing of Schofield culvert under Columbia.
  • Site is excellent for road building and residential construction - no different than any of the Kinnaird benches.  No show stopping geotechnical concerns.  Test pits and soil samples have confirmed that the site is underlined by free draining soil and gravel similar to the rest of Castlegar.  This is hoped to address the City's concerns regarding a 3rd geotech report.
  • Transportation - City has an OCP which indicates that 14th Ave Collector Road is to be a bypass for Columbia.  Dan pointed out the single kilometre of 14th Ave for which KCSHC will be responsible.  Dan will emphasize that 14th Ave. is on the OCP, which is why our site was chosen, and we will be making a significant contribution towards the completion of that portion of the OCP, either connecting to 37th north or going south.  
  • Discussion from the floor regarding a length of 14th, regarding cost to city of completing 14th; typically road is approximately $1500 per lineal metre.
  • Impact on 37th will be main concern of residents; traffic study has been submitted to city; study states that 37th/Columbia intersection will "fail" with a 45 second wait. This can be addressed by either adding another lane or putting in a signal light.  The additional lane would then fail at Phase II; Dan is recommending that the signal be considered at this time for Phase I.  
  • Question from floor regarding Riverbend; by 2017, Riverbend traffic will lead to an additional failure.
  • KCSHC is prepared to do what is necessary to make 37th/Columbia a safe intersection; let's get on with the zoning so we can move forward.
  • Consultant's report indicates 37th Ave. can support our traffic well below any failure standards (for residents of Emerald Green pulling out of their driveways, for example).
  • Comments from floor regarding storm water regarding spring freeze/thaw.
• Dan's presentation was received with applause.
• Elmer then previewed the presentation which he will make at the April 16th Public Hearing.  Received with applause.
• Harry Jukes declined to present his material at this time.
• Suggestion from floor that we emphasize the presence of seniors in Emerald Green who may be interested in Grandview Heights in the future.

• Nora Jukes expressed our thanks for the turnout at the previous council meeting and reiterated the importance of a repeat showing tomorrow night.  People should begin arriving between 5:30PM and 5:45PM.
• Nora passed on accolades for the Care Committee regarding the questionnaires.
• Creston Home & Garden Show - several members attended and were a 'friendly but persuasive' team giving out information and discussing Grandview Heights.  Much support and enthusiasm was evident.  At least one new member signed up as a result.
• Nora mentioned that the Wiki is underway and should soon be open for business.  Received with applause.

• Fred Evanoff discussed the housing contract - Gordie Walker was the successful bidder.
• Fred discussed the vaulted ceilings and conceptual drawings? as presented by GW.
• GW emphasized that the concept of the roof design and exterior view is the key concept versus being concerned with the interior.

• Irene mentioned that the Edmonton trip is still unfunded however member donations have raised $1000 to date of the $2800 required.
• Elmer mentioned a relatively positive conversation with Wally Penner regarding the Grandview Heights project.

• Jon Adams presented for the Care Committee.
• Elmer Verigin spoke regarding his experience with the Jukes and the Aulds regarding the positive experience putting together the Creston presentation.  They had a good time running the booth which was a positive draw for others in the fair.  Around thirty individuals expressed interest, especially regarding the CBT connection.
• Questionnaire return information - of the 24 returns so far, approximately 61% are interested in buying a unit in the Care Facility.
• It's important that everyone fill out a questionnaire -- only about 20 of our members have submitted questionnaires so far.

• Nothing new to report at this time.

• Question from floor regarding pricing of units.

• Some confusion regarding the Building Committee's question was cleared up by Dorothy and Fred Evanoff.

• No other business at this time.

• Meeting adjourned at 8:37PM
• Moved/Seconded: John Adams/??