Craig Walkington, Alvena Cain, Owida Downey, Arthur Carter, Sharon Laframboise, Clark Cromwell, Delaine Clyne, Anne Perry, Bryan Darrell 
    

Ted Tam, Grant Wanzel 
   

Call to Order - The meeting was called to order at 6:04pm. 
   

Review of Notes from October 5, 2004 Meeting - Moved by Sharon L. seconded by Arthur to accept the notes from the October 5, 2004 meeting. Carried.

Meeting With Ted Tam (HHS Project Manager :

a. Proposed Exterior STP Design - Ted Tam, Project Manager for the HHS Project, spoke to the CLC. He said that the architects had some sketches ready to show to the group. These will be presented at the next regular CLC meeting. Ted reviewed the drawing previously reviewed by the CLC, which outlined the proposed changes to the exterior design (see notes from 5 October 2005). Ted said that the location of the plant had been adjusted to increase the distance between the building and the sidewalk on Barrington Street. With regards to the future expansion area, Ted said that the contractor does not want to jeopardize the future expansion area designated for secondary treatment. He said that the design requirements are based upon today's technology. He also said that it is likely that the proposed bicycle path would happen before the construction of the secondary treatment facilities and it would be relatively easy to move the path following the construction of those facilities. Ted said that he would be willing to write a letter stating that there should be no difficulty in accommodating the community's plans based upon today's technology. Delaine stated that this letter must somehow connect with the Capital District plan for the area. The CLC asked if the architects had considered George Rogers and Frank Palermo's work. Ted said they had. 
  

b. Process for Dealing With Architects - Ted Tam said that the Architect has to co-ordinate and co-operate with HRM and the CLC and that they are also required to make an architect/landscaper available to meet with the CLC. Ted said that all dealings with the architect and D&D Water Solutions should go through the HHS Project Office.

Presentation By Grant Wanzel, Dean of Architecture, Dalhousie University - Prof. Wanzel spoke to the CLC about the formation of the Creighton/Gerrish Development Association which is a non-profit, community-based development currently implementing approximately $7.5 million mixed residential and institutional projects in the Gottingen Street area. In his role as founder and president of this association he talked about the process that his organization went through to become established and how they operate. He also described what the association went through in order to advance their projects. Grant emphasized several points to the CLC. He stated that the CLC needs to move ahead with the Community Development Corporation as soon as possible. He also stated that in advancing our projects we need to develop a good roster of consultants who should work for their normal fee. This will have a two-fold benefit as it will open doors to corporations and government departments and we will be taken seriously. Grant concluded his discussion with the CLC by stating he would be willing to help us form the CDC.

Community Development Corporation - Next Steps :

a.Next Focus Session

The next focus group will be on November 2, 2004 with representatives from the area churches as well as key members of the community. Craig said he would contact Sharon Martin to ask if she could make the same arrangements for the last focus meeting and to also facilitate the meeting. The format for the meeting will be as follows:

• Introduction and explanation of the CLC and what the CLC does (Craig)

• Introduction of participants and what he/she or their organization does (Participants)

• Overview of a Community Development Corporation (Craig)

• Discussion to generate support and ideas (All)

• Conclusion and Next Steps

b. Community Integration Fund (CIF) Proposal .

The first draft of the proposal for a Community Development Corporation (CDC) was distributed to the CLC members. This draft contains a table of contents to give us a concept of the contents and structure of the proposal. As there was no time left in the meeting to hold an in-depth discussion, Craig asked the CLC members to review the document and be prepared to discuss it at the next meeting.

Other Business : Setting milestones and target dates for the CLC's work. Deferred to next meeting as there was no time left. 
  

Next Meeting Date - 6:00pm, Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at the George Dixon Centre.