WATER VALLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Meeting Minutes, June 10, 2008
1. In attendance:
Ally Dunham, Dave Smith, Lorna Oltrop, Don Oltrop, Elise Gareau-Smith, Judy O’Leary, Tim Clinton, Margo Macleod, Colin Swarbrick, Veronica Ramsay, Don Tannas and special guest Jared Croft from the Cochrane Lake Gas Coop.
2. Minutes
Minutes from the last meeting approved. Moved by Tim Clinton, seconded by Veronica Ramsay. From now on draft minutes will be posted on the website, replaced by final minutes once approved.
3. Treasurer’s Report:
Stacy Miller (presented by Ally Dunham)
4. Old Business
- a. Fireworks complaint
- Ally Dunham sent a letter on behalf of the WVCA to thank Amanda Stuhl, Bylaw Officer for her assistance in this matter.
- b. Road clean up - Postponed until after the ditches are mowed
- c. Cremona Rec Board Grant – Unofficial approval received
- d. Website – Tim Clinton
- Data on website use presented: 643 unique visitors in May, business links receiving about 10 hits per week on average. Report submitted.
Tim to write a report on the website for the Hitching Post outlining its use and the options for advertising. He will contact local businesses to see if they would like to advertise on the website. A business directory will be added to the website. Notice of the new website to go on Hwy 22 and 4-way stop signs.
- Data on website use presented: 643 unique visitors in May, business links receiving about 10 hits per week on average. Report submitted.
- e. Friends of the WV Public Library Society – Margo Macleod
- Margo will attend as a liaison between the Friends and the WVCA. The recent public meeting for the library was successful and enough funds came in to keep the library open for a few more months while better funding is sought.
- f. Community Initiatives Grant – Ally is checking on this.
5. New Business
- a. HWY 579 - Don Tannas
Don presented a report on the conditions of the far west leg of Hwy 579. The last 5-6 km are in very bad condition and pose a serious risk to drivers. He is asking for support to convince the province to upgrade the road. An upgraded road should also increase business in Water Valley due to greater recreational use of the road.
There will be a public meeting on this issue at the community hall on Wednesday June 25 at 2 pm (trip to road site form 12-2). Everyone is asked to attend and to sign the petition. Ally will take his letter of concern and petition to the local businesses.
Notice of the meeting will be put on both signs (Tim, Ally) and on the website (Tim). - b. Cochrane Lake Gas Coop – Jared Croft
Nexus wants to increase the height of the tower for high speed internet. It will still be freestanding and the base size will not change. The greater height will serve more people and should decrease light problems for neighbours.
Moved by Colin Swarbrick and seconded by Veronica Ramsay to draft a letter to the County indicating that the WVCA approves of the change in height to 147’ (45m). Ally will send the letter.
There will also be a requirement for a utility easement. Moved by Veronica Ramsay seconded by Colin Swarbrick to approve the power utility request from Corridor for the Cochrane Lake Gas Coop. - c. Water Valley Days –Ally Dunham
Planned events were reviewed. In keeping with the policy to approve expenditures over $100 the following events costs were approved with these cost estimates:
- Sky diving: $275(Ally to get info for Lorna who will write letter)
- Guns of the Golden West: $500
- Fireworks: $200 plus donations
- Astro jump: $200
- Tent: $200
- DJ: not approved
Stacey Miller will be asked to prepare an event budget after WV Days to use as reference for next year’s planning.