Harbour Solutions Project

Halifax Community Liaison Committee Meeting Tuesday, January 10, 2006

George Dixon Community Recreation Centre

Present:

Alvena Cain, Craig Walkington, Anne Perry, Bryan Darrell, Kristian Curran, Delaine Clyne, Owida Downey, and Clark Cromwell

Regrets:

Sharon Laframboise

Call to Order - The meeting was called to order at 6:07pm.

Review of Notes from Previous Meeting – Meeting of 18 October 2005. Moved by Delaine, Seconded by Anne to accept the notes from the meeting of 18 October 2005. Carried.

Resignation of Arthur Carter from the Halifax CLC – Craig informed the members that Arthur Carter had advised him that he would be resigning from the CLC as he was moving from the area.

Update on Barrington Street Trail–Kristian told the meeting that in order for the trail concept to proceed, the CLC had to formally approve the concept. After the formal approval, then the HRM Regional Trails Coordinator could move the project to the next level. CLC participation would likely cease at that point. As noted in earlier meetings, the CLC members stressed that no Community Integration Fund (CIF) monies should be spent on this project as it was not in keeping with the community’s wishes which were ascertained through an extensive consultation process of meetings and votes. The following motion was proposed:

Motion: The Halifax Community Liaison Committee endorses the Barrington Street Trail concept that will run adjacent to the Wastewater Treatment Plant as proposed by Paul Euloth (HRM Regional Trails Coordinator); however, the Halifax CLC stipulates that no Community Integration Funds are to be allocated for any phase of the design, construction, and maintenance of the Barrington Street Trail. Moved by Alvena Seconded by Clark. Carried

Letter from Brad Anguish (Environmental Management Services) – Craig circulated a copy of the letter (dated 30 November 2005) that he had received in response to his e-mail of 18 October 2005 to Brad Anguish. In summary the letter stated the following points:

a.	Barrington Street Trail – Mr. Anguish stated that various HRM departments are aware of the Barrington Street Trail concept and the CLC’s desire to have the trail run adjacent to the WTP, but there would be no funds within the Halifax Harbour Solutions project for this trail. He also stated HRM’s Real Property and Asset Management business unit is currently preparing the priorities for the upcoming budget deliberations and that he was unable to state whether the trail along the WTP would receive consideration/approval.
b.	CIF/Community Development Corporation (CDC) – Mr. Anguish stated that the Terms of Reference for the Halifax CLC, CIF are provided to support “proposals for integrating the plant and associated lands into the community”. He said that without specific information on the types of projects that the CDC would run, it is difficult to complete an evaluation of the CDC concept. He also stated that a possible restriction is the Municipal Government Act (MGA) that stipulates what a municipality is authorized to do. As the CIF comes from HRM, any activities must meet the requirements of the MGA. He asked that we submit a list of projects that the CDC would run and HRM staff will be in a better position to advise the Halifax CLC on the next steps for submitting a proposal to Regional Council.
c.	Study of the Community by Prof. David Divine of the James R. Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies at Dalhousie University – Mr. Anguish stated that the funds for such a study by Professor David Divine would have to come out of the CIF and Regional Council has approved the CIF. He said that any study proposal is subject to HRM’s purchasing policy and approval from Regional Council. He also stated that the costs for the study for Dartmouth’s trail were recovered from their CIF allocation.
d.	Meeting with Halifax CLC – Mr. Anguish stated that he would be prepared to meet with the Halifax CLC in the near future to learn of our activities to date and to hear of specific proposal for the CDC.

The CLC determined that in order to understand the scope of the proposed study by Prof. Divine and its potential recommendations for the CIF, the CLC should establish a meeting as soon as possible with Prof. Divine. Craig said that he would contact Prof. Divine. It was also suggested that we try to included Frank Palermo and Natasha Jackson (Senior Policy Analyst with the Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs) in this meeting. Delaine said she would talk with Frank and Craig said he would contact Natasha once he had set a meeting date with Prof. Divine. Following that meeting, the Halifax CLC would establish a meeting with Mr. Anguish.

Halifax CLC Interim Report – The report is close to finalization with some minor amendments. Delaine said that she would incorporate the changes and pass it to Craig for circulation to the members.

Next Meeting Date –6:00 pm, Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at the George Dixon Centre.

Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 7:25pm.

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