General Meeting 4100

MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING 4100

Before the meeting started, Cyril, Clerk of Works, spoke to the group to assure them that we should be off and running by Tuesday and he will be our representative for the project.

Don Moore/Al Middleton-carried

Joe/Cliff carried

Dorothy told the group that we are shy on funds as we need to pay the contractor. She also mentioned the required $30,000 that will be considered as your last payment, but paid up front for a cushion. Moved that her report be accepted as read/Al Middleton. –carried.

Elmer will send weekly updates to all GFLL and any questions he is willing to answer.

Fred Houghton asked if Elmer would make a glossary explaining the abbreviations.

Elmer mentioned that the interviews with Alto varied for each home builder. Some happy, others not as much, but they continue.

Fred and Bev missed their interviews but will be worked in at a later time. Bev said she received two emails from Alto stating that he would get back to her, but has not! Elmer said to pay attention to all your costs eg flooring etc.

Harry said the celebration on the site showed the spirit of the cooperative. He thanked everyone for showing up in the poor weather and thanked all the volunteers and the speakers and the contractors, the donations from the merchants of food and drinks. He mentioned the sign that is so beautiful at the base of the hill and thanked Cliff for his help in erecting it, and Biznet for making it. A funny picture of Elmer lying under the cement bridge was passed around for everyone to see.

Betty-Ann spoke for the committee chair as he is a director, and said they are selecting their favorite shrubs, trees etc before going for tender in July.

Nora reported on the following--  

$100,000 so far. There are 16 parties have put forth funds for the care facility.  The Care Committee is interested in knowing of Care providers etc.

Will select from 2.

Next General Meeting changed to May 25th and Upper Columbia Cooperative will be guest speakers.  On Monday April 28th, the Chief Operative Real Estate Foundation Board person will come to Castlegar and we will be asking for money.

Harry expressed a need for help with his committee. There are lots of folks with talent and they need to step forward with their help.

Peter mentioned that some hurtles have had to be addressed, but it looks like it will work out okay. He added that Irene messed up with the big hole she dug on Saturday and now it needs to be filled and compacted. Irene said she was just trying to get the basement she so badly wanted. There is need for a Safety Officer on site and Al Middleton has offered his services. Thanks to Al.

Peter Stoopnikoff said he feels good when he thinks back 2 years ago to a dream that is now being fulfilled, with 34 senior houses being constructed and the required financing being made necessary. He asked that we all place our funds where the cooperative can access them and stated that the Care Facility is still a dream that will come true too. Dorothy said that the Heritage Credit Union will offer  an interest rate of 3.5 % for our funds on deposit. There will be another Life Lease Meeting on Apr 26 at Rosewood for the signing of the Loan Agreements. 10:00 AM after the pick.

Bob Dickson/Cliff Paluck