Craig Walkington, Anne Perry, Owida Downey, Maureen Strickland, Sharon Martin

Mia Rankin, Fred Connors, Clarke Cromwell, Sharon Laframboise, Arthur Carter, Alvena Cain, Larry Tench, Ross Cantwell

Maureen MacDonald (MLA for Halifax Needham)

Call to Order - The meeting was called to order at 6:08pm.

There were not enough Committee members present to make a quorum; therefore, it was decided that tonight's business would be deferred until next meeting. Also, the video presentation about a community development corporation in the U.S., called "Faith, Hope and Leverage" will be shown at a meeting where there is a quorum. Craig thanked Maureen MacDonald for attending the meeting and for loaning the video to the CLC.

Review of Notes from Previous Meetings

As there was no quorum, this item was deferred until the next meeting.

Update on Harbour Solutions Project 
Craig reported that since our last meeting there are no new developments with regard to the construction of the STP. At a future date there will be a proposal going to HRM Council that will recommend that either HRM use the existing designs for the plant or go to tender for new design proposals. Ted Tam reconfirmed that the new contract will include community involvement/consultation.

 Michael Redmond is the new contact for the Public Information and Integration Program (PIIP) for the STP. Craig will be meeting with him soon and will invite him to a meeting.

General Discussion - Maureen S. recommended that the CLC bring all interested parties together to discuss the STP and the future planning implications for the city. This group would include Parks, Sustainable Transportation, Tourism, Capital District, Councillor Sloane, etc. In addition, the CLC should put together a presentation, perhaps with the assistance of Michael Redmond and Frank Palermo. This presentation would be used to promote the design and planning ideas of the CLC to the wider community.

Community Development Corporation (CDC) 
Rankin McSween's presentation was discussed and everybody felt it was a positive and worthwhile experience. Mr. McSween offered the CLC his assistance if it decides to go the CDC route. More practical information is needed before the CLC can make a decision about whether or not a CDC is viable for this group. A strategy session might be needed as a first step.

There is a program called "Community Economic Development Technical Assistance Program"http://www.carleton.ca/cedtap/home/index_e.html They have an Atlantic Representative. Perhaps the CLC should contact them and invite them to a meeting. Maureen MacDonald will speak to someone that she knows who works with community groups. Also, perhaps Bernd Christmas can be invited to speak.

The next meeting of the CLC will be a working meeting to develop a critical path that will spell out what the CLC needs to work on if it wishes to create a CDC.

Other Business 

a.    HRM Volunteer Conference

There is a Volunteer Conference to be conducted at the Dartmouth Holiday Inn on Friday, 21 November and Saturday, 22 November. Councillor Sloane will provide financial support for 4 members to attend the conference. Tentatively, Anne, Owida, Alvena and Craig will attend. Harbour Solutions will be asked to provide financial support if other members wish to attend. Please advise Craig or Anne if you wish to attend.

b.    Meeting Attendance

Craig informed the members of the CLC that Larry Tench had advised Sharon M. that he could not attend future meetings due to personal reasons. This situation is also the same for Ross Cantwell. Both individuals have offered assistance in another capacity. There will be a requirement to fill the vacant positions on the CLC. This will not be done by a nomination and vote process, but will be done by contacting members of the community who have demonstrated an interest in the work of the CLC.

Craig also stated that members must attend meetings on a regular basis. If they are not able to regularly attend, then they may wish to resign or they could possibly be asked to resign so that other interested individuals who can regularly participate can be part of the CLC. At this time there is not a minimum attendance requirement laid out in the CLC's terms of reference. Craig stated that he would consider tabling a motion to impose a minimum attendance requirement. It is fully recognized that all CLC members are volunteers; however, active participation is required in order to fully discuss and advance the CLC's issues and to also be fair to the members who do regularly attend meetings.

Adjournment - The meeting adjourned at 7:00pm

Please advise Sharon Martin at 490-4567 or e-mail at martins@region.ha lifax.ns.ca or Craig Walkington at 420-2751(W)/422-6968(H) or e-mail at craig_walkington@scotia-mcleod.com if you are not able to attend the meetings.