Alvena Cain, Clark Cromwell, Craig Walkington, Shazza Laframboise, and Anne Perry

Bryan Darrell, Owida Downey, Arthur Carter, Kristian Curran, and Delaine Clyne 
   

Call to Order - The meeting was called to order at 6:10pm.  Note: There was no quorum; however, it was decided to proceed with the agenda, but postpone any decisions until the next meeting.

Review of Notes from August 2, 2005 Meeting – Moved by Shazza, seconded by Anne to accept the notes from the July 19, 2005 meeting.  Carried.
 

Meeting Between Ted Tam, Dan O’Halloran and Craig Walkington on 4 August 2005: 
 

1. Exterior Materials on Wastewater Treatment Plant (WTP) – Craig said that he was asked to confirm the colour and type of materials for the exterior of the plant that were selected by the CLC earlier in the summer.  
    
2. Trail Along Barrington Street – Craig said that he raised the issue of the HHS project supporting the trail along Barrington Street.  Ted said that the HHS project fully supports the concept but has no additional funding within the project envelope to actually build the trail that would be adjacent to the WTP.  It was stressed that the trail issue must be advanced before any landscaping and the WTP fence are installed.  It was suggested that we make a submission through the Parks and Recreation Department as part of the upcoming budget process.  It was noted that there could be funding under the “Active Transportation” Plan.  It was further suggested that we arrange a meeting with Peter Bigelow of the Parks and Recreation Department to advance this issue.
    
3. Indication of Legal Viability of the Community Development Corporation (CDC) – As per an earlier request by Anne Perry, Craig raised this issue to determine if HRM would support the concept of a CDC from a legal and technical perspective (i.e. Is it permissible under the various Provincial Acts and HRM Bylaws?).  This information was requested so that the CLC does not waste time and effort in pursuing the CDC concept only to learn that it is not legally possible. Craig was advised that a submission should be made to Council via HRM Staff.  The submission should detail what the CDC is and give specifics of the various projects/activities that the CDC will carry out.  Craig was also advised that the CLC should avoid any duplication of services/projects that Council may perceive as falling under the jurisdiction of other levels of government.  It was also suggested that if we wanted funding for a study by Professor Divine, then a formal submission must be made to Council via HRM Staff.

Mission Statement – The CLC reviewed the draft Mission Statement that was updated at the meeting of 2 August 2005.  Craig also circulated the input from Sharon Martin and Frank Palermo.  It was decided to hold off on making any decisions with regard to the Mission Statement until there was a quorum present. 

Background Paper Review – Craig said that Delaine had prepared a second draft of the paper.  He will have copies for the members at the next meeting.

Next Meeting Date – The next meeting will be at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at the George Dixon Centre. 
 

Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 6:33pm.