General Meeting 4400

MINUTES FOR GENERAL MEETING 4400

Guest speaker, Sarah Mccrimmon gave a presentation on the proposed landscaping for Grand View Heights. Sarah had a slide show and posters showing her choices of shrubs, flowers and trees with low maintenance and low water usage in mind and the attraction of butterflies, birds and bees. The members of the ground floor life lease units will have a meeting to further discuss the landscaping and although there were some questions asked, the overall opinion of the members was very favourable.

John Adams suggested that shrubs be placed in front of the heat pumps to cover them. He also mentioned the planting of berry bushes along the embankment. Shirley Dickson mentioned that she was not in favour of a hedge but it was explained that if a hedge were planted, it would be a short hedge and nothing to obstruct the view. Ruth McCallum asked if large birds would be attracted to the small birds we are encouraging to live there and it was said that this would not be the case.

Dorothy moved her treasures report be accepted.  Seconded and carried.

Elmer told the membership that for unknown reasons, Emerald Green has not proceeded on 14th Ave North and it is his belief that we cannot stand idly by and wait since we have been given the go ahead from the City to proceed in the Southern direction. Elmer explained the need for a $650,000.00  letter of credit. The original letter of credit will be done away with and we will have a new one put in place. We require funds from the membership or any one who would like to invest their money at 5%. The old letter of credit will have remaining funds but there is need for some members to use the money they had put up originally to build their homes. It is thought that approximately $200,000.00 will remain. There is a chance of revenue from the sale of gravel to Selkirk Paving.

Irene addressed the members stating that we need 14th Ave S. to have access to the Care Facility and occupancy to the Life Lease units. If we raise the funds, the roadway could be started as soon as August 1st. Irene feels that the 5% interest is a good incentive for people to invest.   It was then moved by All Middleton that we proceed with the 14th Ave S. seconded by Jim Mullen and carried. Irene further moved that we reinstate a new letter of credit for the new access funding. Seconded by Bev and carried.

Elmer asked if we thought it okay to table the Mission statement for our next general meeting and all agreed.

Betty Ann said that the Building Committee would make the decisions on the top soil removal and she also stressed that the Landscape committee wants to please everyone. John Adams thought that since we will see more of our backyards, there should be emphasis in that area. Janice said that the front must look pleasing to others viewing the project. It will all look nice in the end as the landscape committee has put a lot of time and effort into their plans and Fred Houghton suggested that we put our confidence in that committee.

The hold up with Emerald Green has put a stop to our residential lot and life lease registration. Elmer is hopeful this registration will happen very soon. He has put so much time and effort into obtaining easements etc. Everyone wonders how Elmer keeps on going but he surely does and we appreciate him.

Bev reported that Advocare is the consultant for the Care Facility and the 110 people who expressed interest in the facility will be contacted to attend a meeting.

Harry thanked Ruth McCallum for her recent purchase of D3. It lightens concerns of the Co-op and makes for a wonderful home for Ruth.

The tours continue on site with Tuesday at 10 am and Thursday at 2pm start times. Kathy has offered to help the promotion committee. Cliff is selling hats for only $5.00.

Elmer said that the City has sent Emerald Green a letter telling that KCSHCooperative is going South. Elmer said that it is no secret as everyone at A&W knows about it.

The meeting was adjourned by Bob Dickson seconded by Bev Carried.