Stokes Bay Ratepayers Association

Minutes of General Meeting
29 June 2002


The first annual General Meeting of the Stokes Bay Ratepayers Association was convened in Stokes Bay Ontario, at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday 29 June 2002, with 36 members present.

President Mike Tyler opened the meeting at 3:05 p.m., with opening comments regarding our purpose and present concerns regarding road conditions, the Greenough Harbour development, and the proposed constitution required by our group.

The minutes of our initial meeting on 27th April 2002 were read as minutes of a meeting on 29th April. A brief discussion revealed the actual date of the first meeting as being the 27th of April. Moved by Martin Hogarth, seconded by Nigel Allwood that the minutes be accepted as amended. Carried.

President Tyler explained to those in attendance, that the executive had put together a working document of a proposed constitution, and that member Nigel Allwood had spent considerable time and effort to review and enhance the document previously sent out to our membership. Copies of the enhanced document were available to those in attendance.

Nigel Allwood reviewed the proposed document with those in attendance, explaining the changes he felt were necessary.

Moved by John Goy seconded by Martin Hogarth, that we accept and utilize the proposed constitution as presented for the next year as a draft, with ratification at the next General Meeting. Carried.

John Goy questioned the portion of the document pertaining to membership, stating that in his opinion, all persons having their names on the municipal listing of property owners should have a vote on all matters. Mr. Goy questioned our intent with regard to tennants, associate members, etc.

Moved by Brian Annable seconded by Nigel Allwood, that for the next year, membership be those taxpayers (paid up members of this association), or others as accepted by the executive. Carried.

Dick Kirkland questioned whether or not Municipal Council has been advised by this group in writing, of our existance. Mr. Kirkland further stated that he believes we should formally inform council of our mission statement, boundaries, etc. After some discussion, it was decided that we would make such formal advice to the Municipality, and that we would further advise them in writing, of our desire to be notified of any developments and/or meetings with Mr. Keeso regarding the Greenough Point Development.

Moved by Pat Goy seconded by Mike Tyler, that Reg Fortune be appointed as our auditor as called for in the proposed constitution. Mr. Fortune agreed to stand for this position, and was appointed by acclamation.

In general discussion, it was suggested that our group requires committees for Policing issues and for Environmental issues. The executive will consider such committees.

Suggested by Tom Whiting, that our group try to arrange a “free dump day” once or twice per year, to serve as enticement to those wishing to clean up their properties.

Our group has decided to ensure representation at any future meetings of council pertaining to a proposed new water treatment plant for Lions Head, and certainly we will be represented at the annual meeting of the Northern Bruce Peninsula Property Owners Coalition, of which we are members.

Jim Sauve reminded all present, that email is the cheapest and most efficient manner to communicate between the executive and membership. Anyone who has email and is not receiving their correspondence in this manner from our group, kindly notify Jim at email address colsblueroof@aol.com.

Motion to adjourn at 4:50 hours.