Members present: Paul Johanis (chair), Jason Kania, Erwin Dreessen, David McNicoll, Iola Price, Kate McNeil, Roland Dorsay, Donna Dubreuil
The meeting commenced at 7:00 pm.
1. Adoption of the agenda
The proposed agenda was agreed upon, moved by Jason, seconded by Erwin.
2. Administrative items
a. Minutes of the August 29, 2022 meetings (for approval)
Moved by Erwin, seconded by Jason. Carried.
b. Association reports
Paul reported that he attended a workshop put on by the Ottawa Climate Action Fund, facilitated by the Vivre en Ville group. Titled Common Ground, it was aimed at advancing low carbon land use in Ottawa. It was attended by 20 invited delegates, representing a broad cross section of government, business and civil society in Ottawa. It was a full day introductory session on the why, what, where and how of urban transformation to address climate change and resilience in Ottawa. A follow up workshop is planned in November.
Action: Paul to distribute the list of participants.
Ecology Ottawa has appointed a new Executive Director, Alice-Irene Whittaker, and also a new Chair of the Board of Directors, Katie Gibbs.
c) Treasurer’s report
Paul reported that the Community Foundations of Canada has released the final slice of funding for the Chief Pinesi Portage trail project so that all past and current project expenses will be covered by the grant money.
