Craig Walkington, Anne Perry, Maureen Strickland, Arthur

Carter, Alvina Cain, Owida Downey, Clarke Cromwell, Fred Connors, Ross Cantwell, Mia Rankin, Sharon Laframboise, Larry Tench, Sharon M

George Rogers

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

Review of Notes from March 4th Meeting

Motion by Sharon L. to accept the notes, second by Alvina. Motion Carried.

Discussion on the Strategic Plan, Next Steps (HRDC, Capital District, HRM-HSP)

Ross reported that he met with Holly Richardson and Roger Wells of the Capital District. They feel that the strategic plan falls within their mandate and they will help to facilitate the process. In addition, they will write a letter of support to HRM-HSP for $25,000. Capital District will kick in $20,000

Ross also reported that a meeting has been arranged with Wanda Seward of HRDC. He anticipates that they will kick in an additional $35,000. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday March 19 th at 2:00pm at the HRDC office in the Halifax Shopping Centre. Ross, Mia and Clarke will attend. Ross will invite Roger Well and/or Holly Richards to attend this meeting. Holly will develop the terms of reference based on Ross's plan; from this she will develop the "Request for Proposals". Ross to send Larry Tench a copy of his plan.

Larry will send information on a survey that is being sponsored by the Inner City Initiative. Just to make sure that we are not proposing to do the same thing.

Ross proposed three funding possibilities in order of priority:

1. Fund study with HRDC (HRM $25,000 plus $20,000 plus HRDC $35,000)

2. Fund Study with $35,000 from CIF Fund (top up the $45,000 HRM has already committed with a $35,000 advance from the $1million CIF)

3. Fund a $45,000 study now, cut back scope of work.

Ross also suggested that we might have to allow other organizations to join the CLC Steering Committee in order to access funding from HRDC.

The committee was asked to consider the implications of a coalition. Coalitions are appropriate vehicles for networking and information sharing, but they are unwieldy when it comes to working on large projects. Each organization has its own mandate, its own agenda, and may not be willing to or may not be able to modify it. In addition, we run the real risk of diluting the purpose of the Strategic Plan and CIF in the name of inclusion. Council's Terms of Reference for the CIF need to be considered and referred to. We do not want to become a vehicle for HRDC to conduct its review of projects in this community. We do not want to be their watchdog.

It was recommended that we meet with HRDC and see where we stand.

Next Steps -Design Charette Information

George recommended that the CLC makes sure that the following happens:

• The proponent needs to appoint a design team (including the landscaper designer)
• Take the ideas to the design team
• The CLC needs to meet with the design team and review the information and if necessary translate it for them and ask them to produce two options (historic and modern)
• The team would then come back with design options (several, modern, historic, combination)
• The CLC selects its preference(s)

Craig will call Bill Corbyn of HREP to find out when they plan to hire the architect and landscape designer. In addition he will ask for the schedule.

George also mentioned that the CLC should keep in mind that the location of the STP, its relative isolation and the back of the building will be challenging to any designer. We need to consider the long term plans for the area, and make allowances in the design for possible future development i.e.: trail development.

Frank Palermo or John Zuck will be contacted to provide advice to the CLC on design possibilities. Ross to give Sharon John Zuck's phone number.

George will continue to help the CLC with design review, and will work with whomever we get to advise us on design possibilities.

Meeting Days

The CLC will continue to meet as a whole every two weeks on Tuesdays at 6:00pm. The sub-committees will meet as required and report back the to the whole committee.

Public Meeting

HRM will be hosting a public meeting at 6:00pm on March 31 st at George Dixon. Sharon is the Team Leader on an action-oriented committee comprising of HRM Staff who represent different Departments. The Departments include: Public Works and Transportation, Building Inspection, Fire, Police, Library, Recreation, By Law Enforcement, Property Services. The staff on this committee are decision makers, they have been mandated to take action. This meeting will be an opportunity for the public to identify the issues that it would like HRM to act on.

Next Meeting Date - Whole Committee

Tuesday, March 25 th at 6:00p, at George Dixon

Meeting with area MLA

Anne, Maureen and Sharon L. will meet with Maureen MacDonald on March 24 th @ 6:00pm at George Dixon. They will be discussing advocacy.