Greenspace Alliance of Canada’s Capital
Annual General Meeting of October 17, 2001
7:30 p.m., Honeywell Room, new City Hall
DRAFT MINUTES
Attending: Erwin Dreessen, Amy Kempster, Bryan Hawley, Barbara Barr, Bill Royds, Eric Moore, Mary Hegan, Arthur Mathewson, Juan Pedro Unger, Quentin Bristow
Guests: Michael Mack, Guy Laflamme, Sarah Grant, Jill Follert, Manal Masri, Roula Chamoun, Adewunmi Adekunle, Stan Rosenbaum
Regrets: Carol Tattersall, David McNicoll, Albert Dugal
Documents available: Proposed Agenda; Minutes of the AGM of November 15, 2000; Treasurer’s Report; The Year in Review (Nov 2000 – Oct 2001); draft revised Brochure.
On the wall: aerial photographs of a preliminary trace of the Poets’ Pathway.
Introductions were held.
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7h40 |
QUORUM |
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| Quorum was established. | ||
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TABLING OF YEAR-END REPORT |
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| Erwin tabled the report, drawing attention to the last page enumerating the many activities in which the Greenspace Alliance has been engaged, and the equally large number of members who had been involved. A few amendments were suggested and it was agreed to post the revised report on the web site. | Erwin to send Bill a revised document for publication on the web site. | |
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7h43 |
FEATURED SPEAKER: M. GUY LAFLAMME – N.C.C. |
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| M. Laflamme (Vice-President, Communications, Marketing and External Relations, National Capital Commission) discussed the mandate of the NCC, recent planning work such as the Plan for Canada’s Capital and the Greenbelt Plan, and noted that work was commencing on a review of the Gatineau Park Plan. He noted that the NCC is active on a day-to-day basis in the maintenance and preservation of greenspace and recently entered into a contract with the city of Ottawa re dealing with wildlife. An environmental management strategy guides the NCC in its work. During the question period M. Laflamme was quizzed on the NCC’s land disposal process, and its plans for the Ottawa River among other topics. He predicted that there would be a decreased push for development from the NCC in the coming years. | ||
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8h42 |
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE A.G.M. OF NOVEMBER 15, 2000 |
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| Amy moved and Barbara seconded that these Minutes be approved as circulated. Carried. | ||
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8h46 |
YEAR-END REPORT – DISCUSSION |
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| Erwin noted the availability of the revised brochure in introducing this item. Arthur said he was impressed with the review and the amount of work done. It was suggested it could be the basis for an article. Its use in promoting membership was also noted. The problem of the heavy burden on a few suggests an emphasis on recruitment and continued use of Volunteer Ottawa, for which Brian will remain the contact. | The GACC will participate in the Sierra Club’s Forum on November 12 (Erwin, Amy, Barbara) | |
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8h55 |
TREASURER’S REPORT |
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| Revenue of about $600 and expenses of about $235 resulted in income of about $362 which with the carryover from the previous year adds up to a balance of about $665. Barbara moved and Mary seconded that the Treasurer’s Report be accepted.A question was raised re fund-raising activities and the money raised by the run/walk. Amy Kempster explained that the T-shirts sold and to be sold represented our share of the returns from the run/walk; the group retained an amount of about $400 to assist in organizing next year’s event. The report was then carried. | ||
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9h05 |
NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS |
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| Mary chaired the nominations and elections process. It was noted that the by-laws state that directors are elected for one year and that up to 15 directors can be elected. The following were nominated and elected as directors: Barbara Barr, Erwin Dreessen, Amy Kempster, Bill Royds and Juan Pedro Unger. Mary moved and Arthur seconded that nominations close and that these persons be accepted as Directors. Carried.Mary nominated Erwin Dreessen as Chair and was seconded by Quentin. Carried.
Erwin noted that the communication role would be undertaken by Juan Pedro. The idea of having a Vice-Chair Development had been discussed by the outgoing Board and may be followed up. He asked Mary and Arthur if they would keep the GACC informed of the work of the Advisory Committees on the Environment and on Forestry. Mary Hegan then asked for and received a vote of thanks to Brian Hawley for his work on the executive in the past year. |
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9h21 |
OTHER BUSINESS |
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| Barbara moved and Bill seconded that the membership of Michael Mack be accepted. Carried | ||
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Various suggestions were made on the draft brochure. A question was asked re the mention in the brochure of other groups. It was noted that some are members and that with others there had been cooperation on some projects. |
Erwin to finalize the brochure with Lorne Peterson |
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9h28 |
ADJOURNMENT |
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| The AG.M. was adjourned by consensus. |
The Annual General Meeting was followed by a brief General Meeting.
The next meeting of the GACC is on November 21, at 7:30 p.m., in the Honeywell Room.