KOOTENAY COLUMBIA SENIORS HOUSING COOPERATIVE

 

MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING 3500

Date: Sunday, November 18, 2007
Time: 07:00 P.M.
Location: Carpenters Hall, 2320 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, B.C.
Attendance: All members of KCSHC and the public

 

Agenda:

 

3501: Call to order

Meeting called to order 7:00 pm. Ann Chursinoff spoke some kind words for our members with health challenges.

 

3502: Approve Agenda

Moved agenda be approved: Bev Onischak; Seconded: Cliff Paluck- CARRIED)

 

3503: Approve Minutes Meeting 3400 as distributed

Moved minutes be approved: BettyAnn Mullen ; Seconded: Bev Onischak - CARRIED)

 

3504: Treasurers Report - Dorothy

Dorothy moved the treasurers report be accepted as presented.  Seconded Peter Stoopnikoff – CARRIED

1. Financial Status:

Dorothy asked the membership to give thought to market value when selling the life leases and consider the low cost of land when built.

2. Other

 

3505: Status of project Membership
1. Presentation of seniors services manuals  

The guest  speaker tonight was Sandi McCreight who is the project coordinator of the seniors information pilot project. Sandi told the group that there are many available programs for seniors that they may not be aware of through the provincial and federal levels and the community levels of government, therefore their group deemed it necessary to compile a book with information and photos and brought books to pass around to our membership. She would like our feedback to assist them with other ideas and suggestions. Good job Sandi.

2. Membership applications 184    
3. Life Leases are 59 total available

  • 37 taken
  • Pick #10 status as of  December 15, 2007

4. Residential Lots Loan Agreement II Commitments out of 51 available

  • 32 taken
Elmer said in view of the aggressive actions on the part of the Twin Rivers Estates lot promotions, that perhaps we have been a little too careful in our sales promotions and we will have to look into it with a different strategy.

 

3506: Care Committee Report – Bev Onischak
1. Plan of Action to develop Care Complex status

  • Bev thanked the members for accepting the plan of action.  
  • She along with the Care Committee will be contacting an architect for a proposal, a quantity surveyor for costs and a care group for an idea of costs of operation.  The contracting of these services will all depend on the results of the feasibility study when completed.  Things look very good.  
  • A binder will be compiled of other care facility brochures.
  • Bev moved that her report be accepted; seconded: Ron Johnson – CARRIED.  
  • Under the terms of care, it was noted that a group will go to John Adam’s house tomorrow to construct a ramp for his access when he returns home from hospital with a wheel chair.  Talk about cooperation!  Way to go people!
  • Updated Plan of Action
  • CARE COMPLEX: Care Committee/Directors Objectives:
    Accelerate Development Time
    Create Plan of Action   (approved)
    Conduct Feasibility Study
    Fund Feasibility Study
    Funding of Infrastructure/Project
    Construction Start Nov1, 2008 – Occupancy Oct 30, 2009
  • Feasibility study preparations
  • Architect
    conceptual drawings
    preliminary drawings
  • Care Giver
    cost of operation
  • Quantity Surveyor
    building costs
  • Budget agreement
  • Funding for Feasibility Study being researched
  • Life Leases
    apartments
    supportive living/assisted living
  • Applications
    $1000.00 refundable
    $29,000.00 loan (down payment) if feasible
    pick list as per application
  • If CBT funding (use pecking order)
  • THE FOLLOWING GROUPS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR POSSIBLE FUNDING:
    Real estate foundation
    Kootenay Savings Foundation
    Columbia Basin Trust
    Canada Mortgage and Housing
    B C Housing
    Heritage Credit Union
    City of Castlegar
    Others
  • Meeting conducted with Peter Chau of BC Housing November 08, 2007
  • Meeting with Debra Yip of Canada Mortgage and Housing November 07, 2007.
  • Meeting pending with Columbia Basin Trust

2. Appeal for members sign up for Care Comp

A discussion was had on the pecking order for the care complex. We need members to sign up and commit to the project but the pecking order remains the same for all members.
  • Application forms available
  • 12 members sign up again

 

3507: Engineered Drawings by WSAE
1. Storm Sewers approval November 08, 2007.

  • Retention / Detention Pond negotiations  
COC is requiring a swale to be built down to Scofield Creek that is 30 feet wide. Still some questions and concern of crossing Chernoff property.

2. Working with Emerald Green PLR so EGD can start their work

 

3508: Report on Infrastructure Construction
1. Sanitary sewers substantially complete
2. Storm Sewer Construction underway November 09, 2007

 

3509: Report from Promotions Committee – Harry / Nora Jukes

Nora gave the report, thanked all committee members and mentioned the scrapbook intended.

  • Members are urged to participate by writing testimonials about why they joined the cooperative.  
  • Christine will have the first printed article on Grandview in Pennywise.  
  • Dove magazine in Saskatchewan will print an article written by Elmer. You can almost see the setting that Elmer has portrayed of the mountains in the beautiful Kootenay Valley.

1.  Committee assize increase
2. Plan of Action on promotions
3. Dr. Gordon Turner committed to (2) articles in Castlegar News
4. Encourage members to write in to website

 

3510: Building Committee Report – Peter Dergousoff

Peter gave his report.  He brought the members attention to the newly drawn roofs on the residential units. He said that with the input of the draftsperson we were able to come up with an acceptable design.  The BC gable roof design was just not working on any of the units.   Bev Onischak questioned the prospect of available tradespeople/contractors.

1. Review of Housing Drawings

  • The architectural drawings were placed on the walls of the hall  for all to review. Note the improved roof designs.

2. Tenders to be advertised for housing December 03, 2007 with closing January 18, 2008
3. Possible comments from successful contractor

  • BC will be looking for cost saving design and material changes.

4. Final approval from membership of construction package before construction
5. Care Complex comments

 

3511: Grants status – Irene Evanoff
1. Lori Woodhouse committed to write grants after November 17, 2007.
2. Proposed empetus will be on Feasibility Study costs for care Complex

  • Columbia Basin Trust
  • Real Estate Foundation
  • Union of BC Municipalities
  • Canada Mortage & Housing
  • Kootenay Savings Foundation
  • Others

 

3512: Rules Committee – Chair - Fred Arishenkoff

Fred was unavailable. Nora Jukes Reported'''

1. Rules, Disclosure and Life Lease Documents for Ground Floor Units

  • Typing Complete
  • Directors review
  • Submission to John O’Fee
  • Draft from John O’Fee for review by Rules Committee
  • Presentation to membership for comment
  • Final revision by John O’Fee

 

3513: Landscape Committee – Chair - Jim Mullen

Jim gave his report and he asked if anyone had extra seeds, they would gladly sow them on the bank.  This committee has worked hard and things are really moving in this area.

1. Powerpoint Xerscaping presentation by Helga Auld

Helga gave a rundown on how xeriscaping can work. The report was very enlightening and was backed up with a power point presentation that showed examples of yards in various places she has visited.  They included Trail, Creston, and Edmonton to mention a few.  It looks like this is the green way to go.  Nora and Shaun assisted Helga with the presentation and Nora did a fine job narrating.  It is surprising how beautiful a yard can look without the useless waste of water.  This is the hope for Grandview Heights.

2. Report on other matters

 

3514: Adjourn

Meeting adjourned by Bev Onischak; seconded: Jim Mullen