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

Jim Donovan, HRM Manager of Economic Development
 

Call to Order - The meeting was called to order at 6:04 pm. 

Presentation of CDC Concept by Jim Donovan.  Jim Donovan, HRM Manager of Economic Development, gave a presentation to the CLC on the concept proposal that was presented before the Energy and Underground Services Committee (EUGSC) of HRM on 1 December 2006.   This presentation outlined the concept for establishing the Community Development Corporation and assigning the $1 million Community Integration Fund (CIF).  Jim indicated that the EUGSC approved the concept in principle; however, before they are ready to give final approval they wanted the following:

Following questions and discussion, the CLC decided to endorse the concept as presented. 

Motion:  To approve in principle the concept of the Community Investment Fund as defined by the Halifax CLC subject to additional details on needs analysis, a business plan and timelines. 

Moved by Shazza, Seconded by Anne. Carried.

With this motion, the project can now proceed to identifying the needs of the area and developing a business plan.  Sharon Martin said that she would provide any previous needs surveys and materials in order to support the needs study/analysis. With this material it may not be necessary to conduct a new survey.

It was decided that Jim would meet with the CLC in one month’s time on the 13 February 2007 to update the members on the latest developments and progress

Review of Notes from Previous Meeting – Meeting of 19 September 2006.  Moved by Delaine, Seconded by Shazza to accept the notes from the meeting of 19 September 2006. Carried.  

Departure of Sharon Martin.  Sharon Martin announced to the group that she would be leaving the George Dixon Centre as a Community Planner and had accepted another Community Planning position with greater responsibilities.  The CLC members expressed their sadness at Sharon’s departure and their gratitude for the outstanding support she has provided to the group since Summer 2002.  The members also wished Sharon success in her new position. 
     

Delays in Halifax Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction.  Craig said that he had been contacted by Ted Tam, Harbour Solutions Project Manager, to advise that the project has been delayed by approximately 3 months. A combination of factors has brought about the delay.  These include equipment procurement challenges (extended warranties and compliance with CSA standards); design coordination and code interpretation with sub-contractors; and availability of short-notice labour to make up schedule.  Contractor D+D WATERSOLUTIONS INC. has added additional management personnel to the project and longer hours have been worked by labour in order to keep the project moving ahead as quickly as possible.  

Next Meeting Date –6:00 pm, on Tuesday, 13 February 2007 at the George Dixon Centre. 

Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 7:21 pm.