Clark Cromwell, Bryan Darrell, Owida Downey, Craig Walkington, Alvena Cain, Shazza Laframboise, and Anne Perry

Arthur Carter, Kristian Curran, and Delaine Clyne 
   

Call to Order - The meeting was called to order at 6:05pm. 
   

Review of Notes from June 21, 2005 Meeting – Moved by Alvena, seconded by Shazza to accept the notes from the June 21, 2005.  Carried.
 

Update on Youth Meeting – Anne said that there was very little turn-out for the meeting and that Sharon Martin was disappointed with the turn-out.  Sharon will actively encourage youth to become engaged by approaching the schools directly in September.

Mission Statement – The CLC reviewed the draft Mission Statement that was prepared at the meeting on 21 June.  The meeting made some adjustments, but it is felt that more work needs to be done.  In addition, there was some discussion surrounding which of the two sentences describing our two mandates should come first on the statement.  Craig said that he would incorporate the changes made at this meeting and circulate two drafts of the Mission Statement as follows:  One which shows the Community Integration Fund mandate first, and another draft which shows the Wastewater Treatment Plant design/operations input mandate first.  Craig asked that the members review the drafts for the next meeting.

Other Business – Anne asked if we could receive some sort of guarantee that it will be legally and technically possible to use the Community Integration Fund (CIF) for the Community Development Corporation (CDC).  Craig said that he would write a letter to Ted Tam asking that HRM review this matter.  The meeting agreed that it was critical that we know this information before effort and time are spent on pursuing the objective of establishing and funding a CDC with the CIF, only to find that it is not technically or legally possible.  

Next Meeting Date – 6:00 pm, Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at the George Dixon Centre.  
  

Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 6:55pm.