Directors participating: Erica Allen, Dave Sharpe, Mike Berton, Helen Bryce, Hilde Clark, Cath Fairlie, Mark Gwozdecky, Michael Phippen, Cam Richardson, Nancy Rogers, Virginia Skuce, Mary Thomson
Regrets: Katie Findlay
TOA Councillors: Ward 1 Laurie Emery, Ward 3 Earl Manners, Scott Sheard
Laurie Emery will send Hilde the poster for the Community Centre’s Canada Day barbecue. She has also sent information about the Nursing Station’s new Nurse Practitioner.
Prior to the meeting, Scott had distributed to the Board his report on the new Waste By-law now in effect. Modernization is required to update management practices to follow Provincial regulations and to extend the use of Site 9. PaBIA will assist in communicating the “why” and “how” of the new By-law.
Indigenous Relations Mark Gwozdecky
Mark circulated to the Board a proposed Land Acknowledgement that could be an adaptable template for use at meetings. It would not be a static text i.e. parts would include the speaker’s personal input. The role of speaker could change for each meeting.
Further discussion will take place and Directors will be asked for input.
Coastal Protection Committee report Cam Richardson
Development pressures are concerns in several areas. Bill 109 would require refunding of application fees if delays are too long. The review of regulations related to floating cottages is ongoing. Erica Allen sent a letter from PaBIA outlining our concerns. Cam will report back to the Board on that.
The Site Alteration By-law review process is on-going. It is expected that the public meeting will be scheduled for late summer.
Member Safety Cath Fairlie
There is now funding in the TOA budget for abandoned dock removal. Marine Patrol (MP) has some information from 2021 on locations of docks and will continue to look for more. August 20th or 27th are possible dates for collection. Conflict with optimum dates for Phragmites cutting and needs to be avoided.
The search for a MP Supervisor is ongoing. MP begins with training week on June 19th.
The new fire pump is expected to be installed at the Lighthouse location early in July.
The Markers Committee has the financial report related to the 14 “test” permanent markers. The Committee will meet to discuss continuing to order and place new markers. A possible fundraiser idea was discussed but will depend on the Committee’s decision.
Reserve Fund Investment Mike Berton
A long-term investment that would lock in surplus funds is not advisable at this time as plans for additional permanent markers have not been determined. The decision on this will be delayed until the fall.
Other business
Member Activities Virginia Skuce reported that preparations for these are in place.
PaBIA Corner in Ojibway Gift Shop Dave Sharpe has been communicating with the Ojibway retail manager about PaBIA items to be sold through the Shop.
Meeting adjourned.
Nancy Rogers, Recording Secretary
Date of next meeting: 9:30 a.m., Friday June 24, 2022 at the Ojibway Club. Zoom will be possible for those who cannot attend in person.