Spring 2018<\/em>.<\/p>\nSome residents expressed concern about the safety of the school-age children who play in the open grass area in front of the park.\u00a0 In their view, unlike other fenceless City parks that are openly visible from a distance, Cardinal Glen Park is not set back from the street and the playing field area borders the sidewalk where vehicles are parked.<\/p>\n
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Although parked vehicles provide a buffer for pedestrians on the sidewalk, this buffer was considered by some to be potentially not effective should children have to go out onto the street to retrieve a ball.<\/p>\n
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Some concern was expressed relating to the park not being visible to oncoming traffic. The City\u2019s Parks Planner for the Cardinal Glen Park is aware of this visibility issue, and will be looking at ways to provide more open visibility of the Park.<\/p>\n
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As the Park Concept Plan has been finalized and construction is underway, Tobi suggested further discussion be deferred until the new park is in place.\u00a0 If the concerns of residents are deemed to have merit at that time, remedial action will be considered.<\/p>\n
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Allan stated that the current park design is a done deal and is that redesign of the current plan is no longer open for discussion.\u00a0 He will post the correspondence relating to this issue on the CGCA Website.<\/p>\n
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Benches on Islands- AI #8.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 It was noted that the Islands were used for snow storage, and snow storage will need to be factored in to location of the proposed benches.\u00a0 Tobi also stated that the he will need to consult the Right of Way (ROW) Department as their approval will be required to move forward with the benches proposal. Benches on Islands – AI #2<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
There is an update on this Action Item at the end of the AGM Minutes.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Parked Vehicles.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 Some attendees noted there are vehicles parked on both sides of the street in front of the park, some 24\/7, at times reducing the road width to only one lane.\u00a0 Residents have noted that many of these vehicles are not from the neighborhood, but from Brittany, likely relocated to Dunbarton Court because of road & parking lot construction.\u00a0 A number of the vehicles have a temporary Consideration Parking Permit providing for short-term on-street parking privileges due to displaced parking spaces.\u00a0 Insofar as this is the cause of this parking influx, we expect this issue to be resolved in the near future, as it looks like the construction activities that gave rise to the issuance of the temporary parking permits are nearly finished.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Bike Box.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nA few weeks ago the City painted a green Bike Box at the east-bound intersection of Dunbarton & St. Laurent.\u00a0 A Bike Box is a space designated to eliminate left hand turns for cyclists on heavily \u2013 travelled traffic arteries such as St Laurent Bvd.\u00a0 According to the City posted bike rules, right turns on red lights are generally not permitted in intersections containing bike boxes unless an exception sign is posted.\u00a0 It was noted that a section of green bicycle lane often precedes the bike box, which is not the case at this intersection.<\/p>\n
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Allan asked Tobi to obtain an exemption allowing for right turns from Dunbarton Court to St Laurent through the bike box. Tobi said he will take this as an action item. Bike Box \u2013 AI #3<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nThere is an update on this Action Item at the end of the AGM Minutes.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n- Cardinal Glen Community Affairs & Events \u2013 Allan Martel<\/em>. <\/strong>Allan presented an overview of the Association\u2019s yearly activities, and provided a status update on 2016 AGM Action Items.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Christmas Caroling.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 The Caroling was organized by Caroline & Arnold Midgely.\u00a0 The Carols, taken from a Reader\u2019s Digest anthology, were provided to Allan Martel by Brenda Dunbar during a fundraiser at the St. Laurent Library.\u00a0 Many joyous and hearty souls participated in the impromptu choir.\u00a0 Many thanks go out to neighbors for providing delicious Christmas treats.\u00a0 The tour ended inside Clair & Bill Graham\u2019s garage, where participants were graciously thankful for the warm shelter, along with the hot apple cider and homemade goodies.\u00a0 Many thanks to all, and see you all again this Christmas.\u00a0 It was proposed that the event be held at an earlier time.<\/p>\nGarden Tours.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 Allan extended appreciation to Helen Zettel and Denise Rackus for their efforts in bringing this special event back to life within the Glen.\u00a0 Although it was a rainy day, dozens of home owners generously opened their gardens to the community.\u00a0 The plan is to hold the annual Garden Tours in the May\/June timeframe.<\/p>\nAnnual Garage Sale<\/em><\/strong> – AI #3<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 Due to the timing of the long weekend, the Garage Sale was held on 30 September; the event was posted on Kijiji.\u00a0 There were about 14 household participants this year, down from last year.\u00a0 It was suggested that Notices be posted on the Mail Boxes a few weeks prior to the event.\u00a0 It was also proposed that perhaps our Garage Sale event should be held at the same time as the Manor Park Garage Sale in June. The CGCA BoD will discuss this issue further and report to residents Annual Garage Sale – AI #4<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nCanada Day Picnic.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 Special thanks go out to the volunteers who worked steadfastly in the heavy downpour constructing shelters for the afternoon event.\u00a0 Fortunately, the skies cleared and the turn-out was record-breaking \u2013 approximately 150 folks enjoyed the day.\u00a0 Many thanks go to the community volunteers and the Board of Directors for making this a successful event; and to the numerous local merchants for their generous gift donations for the Raffle draws.\u00a0 The ticket proceeds covered a large percentage of the picnic costs.\u00a0 Special thanks to Vincent and William for their energetic efforts in the successful sale of the Raffle tickets.<\/p>\nNext year the Board will be seeking volunteers to assist with the organizing and facilitating of the Canada Day event. Canada Day Committee \u2013 AI #5<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nFree Little Library.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 Free Little Library \u2013 \u201cTake a Book.\u00a0 Leave a Book\u201d.\u00a0 Allan and Bob Zittel plan to build a Book Box and have it installed outside Allan\u2019s property prior to Christmas. Free Little Library – AI #6<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nIsland Clean-up.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 The City clean up and added mulch to the Islands situated around the Court.\u00a0 Residents around the third Island have added plants: Hostas contributed by Valerie Hannant, mulch & grasses purchased by the Board, and the upcoming planting of Tulips bulbs collected from the Beechwood Cemetery disposal site.<\/p>\nThere is budget available should residents wish to pretty up the other two Islands.\u00a0 If interested, Denise Rackus also has Hostas to donate.<\/p>\n
Board of Directors.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 Allan mentioned that the Association is looking for individuals to join the BoD, as the number of Board members is currently only four (4). BoD Volunteers \u2013 AI #7<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nIt was mentioned that the Board needs to keep the Members more informed of correspondence with Tobi Nussbaum on issues of broad interest, perhaps through broadcast E-Mails.<\/p>\n
\n- CGCA 2017 Financial Report – Patricia Senack<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Attending members were provided with a copy of the Association\u2019s Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2017, period ending 5 October 2017, consisting of two reports:\u00a0 2 Year Financial Report; and 2017 Financial Transactions.<\/p>\n
At the 2017 year end, the closing Bank balance is $2,295.20, derived from:<\/p>\n
Opening Balance, Oct 2016\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $ 1,361.10<\/p>\n
Revenues\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $2,064.00<\/p>\n
Expenses\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $(1,129.90)<\/u><\/p>\n
The Canada Day Picnic costs $837.19, of which $539 of the costs were covered by the revenue from the Raffle ticket sales.<\/p>\n
CGCA Memberships<\/em> , 130 memberships were collected.\u00a0 This relates to $1,130 in revenue, and of the 144 households, 78% are members of the Association.<\/p>\n
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