Minutes - Sycamore Knolls Neighborhood Association - Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, 9th November 2011
Welcome
Robert Terrill, President, welcomed everyone to the meeting and introduced the officers.
Annual Treasurer’s Report
Gary Wiggins presented the Treasurer’s Report. As at 10/23/2011 there was a credit balance of $2,292.62. Gary will update the directory.
Resignations:
Robert Terrill (President), Gary Wiggins (Treasurer) and Shirley Davies (Secretary) will all be resigning as of the next AGM meeting in the fall of 2012. A Nomination Committee will be formed to obtain names of people willing to serve in these positions.
Discussion of the City’s Solicitation of ideas for the “Goat Farm”
There were two suggestions. First, that the Animal Shelter be relocated to this location. And second, an off leash area. The second suggestion was favored by the meeting and Robert will pass this suggestion on to Parks and Rec. It was agreed that the open space should be conserved and attention be paid to drainage.
Proposed Construction of a Walking Path at Childs School
Childs School is proposing to build a walking path around the perimeter and the playground. Concern was expressed at to whether this would open the door for discussion once more about the walking trail along Rock Creek Drive, whether bathrooms were being considered, and the construction of more paving in the flood zone.
Value of Mature Trees
Although Jan Lamm was not present, she wanted people to recognize the value of mature trees in their yard and the added value to personal property. The meeting agreed but also recognized that the neighborhood was well established and many of the trees are getting past their life span.
On Street Parking across from Driveways
A reminder will be included in the next newsletter.
Parking at Childs during Drop Off and Pick Up
Various options were discussed - bump out, pinch point, temporary cones - and it was decided that Robert will start with the Childs School Principal to get his opinion of the safety issues.
Barking Dogs: Speak to owner first, and then call Animal Control if problems continue.
Community Band Fundraiser:
Gary Wiggins requested support from the SKNA for this fundraiser. It was agreed that although we could not donate funds, we could ask the band to play carols in the neighborhood finishing up at the South East Park, advertise this, and hope that people would donate.
Minutes submitted by Shirley Davies, Secretary
9th November 2011
