Craig Walkington, John Fleming, Anne Perry, Irvine Carvery, Owida Downey, Sharon Martin

Mia Rankin, Arthur Carter, Bob Downey, Alvena Cain

Ross Cantwell

Agreement of Service

Craig handed out copies of the signed Agreement of Service. Mike

Lebrecque was unable to attend the signing on June 3, so Mike Kroger signed on behalf of HRM.

Boundary

Sharon led the group through an exercise by asking them the following question: "What criteria should the boundaries meet in order to have the best chance of success?" Two cards were given to each member of the group. They were asked to write down their 2 preferred criteria. All the criteria were listed on a flip chart. At the next meeting the group will review the list, and embark on part 2 of this exercise. The list of preferred criteria will be at the end of these notes.

Strategic Planning Proposal

Ross Cantwell handed out his proposal for a community strategic plan. Several points were brought to the groups attention:

• The vision for the community should include the physical as well as social considerations.
• The various groups throughout the community should begin to co-ordinate their efforts.
• The group should consider how the integration fund can be used to leverage other money.

Ross felt that the planning process should take about 6 months. He pointed out that this community has significant resources and expertise. Craig, Ross and Sharon will meet to discuss how this proposal can be moved forward.

Review of Draft Documents

Craig handed out drafts of a Terms of Reference and Effective Committee Practices. The group was asked to review them, and to come to the next meeting with recommendations.

Meeting with the Proponents

The committee will meet with the Proponents to discuss the pre-design and construction of the plant. The group agreed to provide a list of suggestions of what they want the plant to look like from the outside. The Proponents will be invited to the next meeting on July 4 th , or on June 27 th . Craig will confirm the date with the group. The consensus was that the Proponents will be asked to come to the meeting prepared to speak about the following:

• What will the plant look like from Water Street?
• What will the plant look like after expansion?
• How will the plant affect the re-design of the Cogswell Street Interchange?

Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Steering Committee will be at 5:30pm on July 4th, 2002, at George Dixon. Meetings of the Steering Committee will be scheduled every 2 weeks at George Dixon unless otherwise cancelled or re-scheduled.

Preferred Criteria

• Not only the immediately surrounding area, but the community at large.
• The boundaries should acknowledge the many groups in the area and unify their efforts.
• To determine the community of interest.
• Boundary should encompass the area which is directly affected by the STP.

• Involve residents to take ownership of community issues.

• No set boundaries.
• Inclusive of the historic community the boundaries of BHRA and CHCA would take this into consideration.
• Include the most people who would be adversely affected.
• Cogswell, Barrington, North, Agricola
• Conduct initial consultation with the broad community to assess real issues. Once these issues are defined, the boundaries should become more clear.