Meetings

Minutes of the Directors Meeting, June 16, 2008

The Sands on Golden Lake

Present: Kevin O’Connor, Kathy Lampi, Jeff Scharf, Bill Gardner, Mike Johnson, Doug Yourth, Brenda Maunder, Dave Lemkay, Gord McMillan, John Gulland

Association President Kevin O’Connor called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m.

In his opening remarks, Kevin welcomed the new board members, gave an overview of association activities, including the shoal marking project, signage, and boating course. He also recognized Dave Lemkay’s contributions as founding president of the association.

Kathy Lampi gave a summary of water quality committee activities, water testing program, shoreline development, and cormorants.

The pleasure craft operator’s course was discussed. The fee is $35, as it was last year. People are encouraged to be at the Killaloe Public School by 8:30 a.m. Fees will be collected at the door, but notification of interest in attending would be appreciated by email in advance. Volunteers from the Board can assist with the registration of all attendee's, and if necessary, help with the marking of the exams. Gail McPhee and some members of her Membership Team will be in attendance to sign up new members.

There was a brief discussion of spring water levels and the issue of the trout spawning bed.

Pat Shea is promoting the idea of a canoe race. His correspondence says he will organize the event, but wants GLPOA authorization. There was a consensus that the board would not oppose such a race but would be unable to take an active organizational role because of other commitments. It was suggested that a shorter, more family-friendly event, might be something that could be supported.

Special issue: Ruby Road Waste Disposal site

The main issue discussed at the meeting was the role that the Association might play in the issue of the Ruby Road Waste Disposal site. GLPOA has agreed to host a public information meeting on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at the Killaloe Public School. It was agreed that the Board  needs to develop a flyer to promote the meeting. Kevin O’Connor, Dave Lemkay and John Gulland will work together on the flyer.

The purpose of the meeting is help inform the members of the various aspects of the debate surrounding the dump so that they are better equipped to form their own opinions. Another function of the meeting is to alert members to the official public consultation meeting on July 26 at Eganville Legion field hosted by the Township of Bonnechere Valley.

Dave Lemkay reported on the process followed by the Township and Cambium, the engineering company working on behalf of the Township. A group called Citizens for the Preservation of the Bonnechere Valley has been formed to oppose the sighting of the facility at the Ruby Road location.

Meeting plans

There was a discussion of how to characterize and conduct the July 19 meeting to make the meeting productive and non-confrontational. The discussion resulted in the following resolution.

·        Moved by Dave Lemkay, seconded by Bill Gardner, that the July 19 meeting be structured and promoted as an information session only, designed to inform our members so they can be prepared for the official public consultation meeting on July 26 in Eganville, and that the association board of directors will be prepared to receive advice on this issue from the membership at the August 23 members meeting. Carried.

Brenda Maunder suggested the idea of phone trees to give notification of meetings because so many people live far away.

Consideration was given to convening a brief Board meeting following the boating course on July 5 in preparation for the July 19 information meeting.

Dave Lemkay reported that he had talked to Fred Blackstien regarding moderating the meeting. Specific people to be invited include Cambium Environmental, Bonnechere Valley Township Council and those who have been involved in the consultation process through the Public Liaison Committee.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:00 p.m.