Craig Walkington, Mia Nishi Rankin, Fred Connors, Maureen Strickland, Arthur Carter, Anne Perry, Sharon Martin 

Owida Downey, Alvina Cain, Clarke Cromwell, Sharon Laframboise 

Call to Order - The meeting was called to order at 6:20pm.

Review of Notes from last meeting

Motion by Mia to accept the notes of November 12, 2002. 2nd by Arthur. Motion carried.

Action Items from last meeting

CIF fund for plant design: Craig was unable to contact Mike Kroger to discuss this item.

Trails system: Messages have been left for Peter Bigelow on his voice mail. So far, the calls have not been returned. Trish Patterson sent Craig some web information on different STP designs in other cities. Craig circulated an award winning example for the committee to look at.

Election

Five people picked up nomination packages. As of today, only one individual returned a completed nomination form. The committee felt

that if someone comes forward with a completed nomination form, then

the committee will make a decision about whether or not to fill the vacant position. Because of his unique work situation, Larry Tench was unable to get permission from his supervisor until very recently to seek nomination for a position on the CLC. Sharon will contact Larry Tench to see if he will be submitting a nomination form.

Ross Cantwell submitted a completed nomination package.

Fred motioned to recognize Ross Cantwell as an acclaimed member of the CLC, 2 nd by Arthur. Motion carried.

Plant Design Sub-Committee Report

As arranged, the sub-committee members met with George Rogers. Dan O'Halloran asked to be included in the meeting. Dan was concerned

that if someone comes forward with a completed nomination form, then that George and the Sub-Committee may bring forward ideas that would not be in keeping with what HREP and HRM would be willing to consider. It was the feeling of the sub-committee that Dan was trying to box in the discussion. The CLC brought ideas forward (different roof line, a modern looking exterior, etc.) for George to consider. George will meet with HREP to come up with two design ideas for sometime in December.

After some discussion, the CLC agreed that they needed to have more input into the design process. Therefore, it was decided that a Design Charette would be held (tentatively scheduled from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on December 9 th at the George Dixon Centre. George Rogers will be invited as well as the HREP designer. 1 civil engineer and 1 owner representative will be invited as observers. Ross will draft a position paper outlining the concept for the charette over the next couple of days and circulate it. The paper will discuss the benefits and positive impact that a well-designed, well conceived structure can have on a community, examples will be included. The charette will give designers an opportunity to explain their design and receive immediate feedback. It was agreed the concept of a garden is different from landscape. t was agreed that the CLC recommend to HREP that they hire a landscape architect right away. The charette would facilitate stakeholder involvement. An independent designer (namely George Rogers) should be invited by the CLC to provide advice. The charette will focus on the facade of the STP and on landscape architecture. Designers will be asked to bring samples of the materials that they have in their design plans. Craig will send out an e-mail to the respective parties as soon as possible to give them advance warning of the CLC's intentions.

Chairman's Note: The design charette (workshop) will proceed as scheduled on Monday, December 9, 2002 from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the George Dixon Centre. The design charette outline is attached. It is important that all CLC members be present for this workshop )

CIF Sub-Committee Report

The sub-committee met on November 20 th . A copy of Ross's outline of a strategic planning process was circulated. Ross felt that a staff member would need to be hired to carry out the process. It may be possible to access additional funding from HRDC. Ross will write a proposal in order to access funds from HRM and HRDC. Ross would appreciate feedback on the Strategic Plan idea. It is the understanding of the CLC and the citizens of this community that the amount of money in the CIF is $1.9 million. Sharon will send Ross contact information for a graduate student who is doing her masters thesis on the Gottingen Street area.

Next Meeting

The next meeting date will be decided at the December 9 th charette.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 7:35pm.