Alvena Cain, Owida Downey, Arthur Carter, Delaine Clyne, Anne Perry, and Craig Walkington 
      

Sharon Laframboise, Clark Cromwell, and Bryan Darrell 
   

Call to Order - The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm. 
    

Review of Notes from January 5, 2005 Meeting – Moved by Anne and seconded by Alvena to accept the notes from the January 5, 2005 meeting.  Carried. 
 

Community Development Corporation - Next Steps:

a. 2nd Focus Group Report

Craig briefly discussed the meeting that was held on 2 November 2004.  He said that good feedback and suggestions on how to proceed on the CDC were received from the participants.  In particular, Dr. David Divine, Chair of the Department of Black Studies at Dalhousie University, offered some very good ideas on how to proceed.  Dr. Divine also congratulated the CLC on what they have achieved so far.  
 

b. Review of Draft Proposal

Craig suggested that rather than spend a great deal of time and effort in reviewing the draft at this stage, that it would be better to pass the document to the Tiger Team to get their input and suggestions on how to write the document.   Anne thanked Delaine for doing a good job on the draft and tabled several suggestions that will be incorporated when the draft undergoes a more detailed review.  
  

c. Tiger Team Proposal

The CLC reviewed the names that were proposed at the last meeting.  It was suggested that Craig meet with Dr. Divine to discuss the structure for developing the Tiger Team and how the group should do its work.
 

d. Inclusion of Youth in CDC Activities

Anne has drafted a letter that was sent to a number of organizations in the community requesting that they nominate names of youths who would form a sub-committee to provide input on the start-up of the CDC.  The names are to be submitted to Sharon Martin by 4 February.  It was decided that another focus session was not necessary and that a meeting of youths who were nominated by their respective organizations would be sufficient.   It was also decided that a meeting should be held with the youth representatives as soon as possible to advise them of what the CLC is, what our objectives are in forming a youth sub-committee, and what the youth group want the CDC to do from a youth perspective.  It was suggested that an overall strategy for working with the youth sub-committee is important in ensuring that it is an effective and fully engaged group.  Craig said he would discuss this aspect with Dr. Divine. 
 

Other Business: 
 

a. Review of Milestones and Target Dates for CLC Project

Craig said that it was important to review the milestones on a regular basis to measure our progress.   It was noted that the Tiger Team should try to meet no later than mid-March. 
 

b. Update on Sewage Treatment Plant Exterior Design

Craig said that he had spoken with Dan O’Halloran and that D&D Water Solutions (D&DWS) had taken our recommendations from the design meeting on 30 November 2004.  Dan indicated that D&DWS had provided some preliminary sketches, but they were not yet in a position to provide something that could be presented to the CLC for discussion.  In addition, D&DWS have hired a landscape architect to prepare designs.  Craig said that he had told Dan that the CLC is anxious to complete this component of their mandate (i.e. to work with HRM and D&DWS on the STP exterior pre-design and design aspects); however, this eagerness to complete this aspect would not be done at the cost of approving an unacceptable design.   Craig said that he would find out from Dan when D&DWS would be ready to meet with us. 

c. Supper for Sharon Martin on January 25th at 5:00 p.m. at Club Vortex

There will be a dinner to thank Sharon Martin for her support to the CLC and CHCA.  The supper will be held on Tuesday, January 25th at 5:00 pm at Club Vortex on Gottingen Street. 
 

d. Absence of Craig at 15 February 2005 Meeting

Craig indicated that he would be absent from the meeting scheduled for 15 February 2005.  The decision to proceed with the meeting with Anne chairing will be made at the next CLC meeting on 1 February. 
 

e. CLC Contact List

Anne asked if an updated list could be distributed to the CLC in the near future.  Craig said he would ask Sharon Martin to include the list when the minutes are mailed out.
 

Next Meeting Date – 6:00 pm, Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at the George Dixon Centre. 
 

Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 7:10 pm.