WERA
AGM of November 22, 2016
Twitter: @WERANewWest
Meeting
commenced: 7:01 p.m.
Chair: Elmer Rudolph;
Recorder: Gavin McLeod
Number of
attendees: 11
Approval of minutes of
previous meetings:
Motion to approve minutes of September 27, 2016, moved by Gavin McLeod seconded
by Frank Norman.
Additional Agenda Items:
Permission from city to
install a non-conforming driveway at 805 16th street (Maria Marcu): The family
living at 805 16th wishes to provide onsite parking. A side lane
exists but access and the back yard are problematic for providing normal
access. The family wishes to provide a driveway directly off Sixteenth Ave. The
driveway would be between 805 Sixteenth and 1519 Eighth Avenue. The family has
received approval from their immediate neighbours but need a variance from the
city. David Guiney suggested that they would not receive approval despite the
fact that similar situations exist in New Westminster. There will be a public
hearing.
City Transportation
Manager to discuss traffic concerns and speak on projects (Lisa Leblanc): Lisa Leblanc
spoke about the Master Transportation plan and its emphasis on alternatives to
the single occupancy vehicle. The MTP would also improve the Greenway, fix and
improve sidewalks, upgrade curb drops and improve wheelchair access. Four
important targets are, zero fatalities/ serious injuries; sustainable
transportation with 60 percent of transportation by walking, cycling and public
transit; to reduce the average distance driven from 10Km per person per day to
6.5 Km. per person per day and to limit through traffic to current amount (no
increase). The Pattullo bridge will be 4 lanes and tolled which should limit
traffic, there will be pedestrian and bicycle access on both sides. There is a
meeting scheduled for December 3rd to provide an update to the
Connaught Heights traffic plan. The Stewardson Way crossing to River Drive has
not been resolved due to financing issues. A level grade crossing has been
suggested as an alternate but has issues.
Discussion of 22nd
street Skytrain proposed improvements (Mary Wilson): Mary Wilson reported on
improvements to the 22nd Street Skytrain station. No major
renovations have been made to date but the road surface on Seventh Ave has been
upgraded. There are long term plans to increase density around the Skytrain.
Walkers’ Website,Walkwers’
Caucus (Mary Wilson):
Mary Wilson and Reena Meijer Drees created an advocacy group for walkers in New
Westminster a group of citizens
dedicated to improving the walkability of New Westminster, the inaugural
meeting took place on November 16 at Century House and was well attended. The
website is: http://www.walkerscaucus.ca/
Fraser Health is encouraging walking you can check out their website: http://news.fraserhealth.ca/News/April-2016/Walk-your-way-to-health.aspx
Election of Officers and
appointment of Directors:
The biannual election of officers was held.
President (incumbent
Elmer Rudolph), Elmer stood down while nominations and election took placed,
temporarily replaced by Gavin McLeod
Nominations:
Elmer Rudolph was nominated by Gavin McLeod
No
other nominations. Elmer Rudolph accepted the nomination and was elected by
acclamation.
Vice President (incumbent
Frank Norman):
Nominations:
Frank Norman was nominated, no other nominations. Frank Norman accepted the
nomination and was declared elected by acclamation.
Secretary Treasurer (incumbent
Gavin McLeod)
Nominations:
Gavin McLeod was nominated, no other nominations. Gavin McLeod accepted the
nomination and was declared elected by acclamation.
Directors: Directors
were appointed, Heather MacKenzie and Teodor Trandafir.
WERA Financial Report
(Gavin McLeod):
Gavin McLeod reported that the October statement listed the following:
Everyday
Chequing: $439.65
Community
Savings Bond: $102.64
Equity
Shares: $78.44
Annual Donation to Unity
in Action Church (Elmer Rudolph): A motion was passed to donate $50 to Unity
in Action Church for use of the facility for one year.
Membership Dues
Collection:
The annual $2 membership fee was collected.
Meeting
Adjourned: 20:39
Next
meeting: Tentatively scheduled for Tuesday January 24, 2017 at Unity in Action
Church from 7 pm to 9 pm.
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