WERA General
Meeting of May 23, 2017
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Meeting
commenced: 7:02 p.m.
Chair: Elmer
Rudolph; Recorder: Gavin McLeod
Number of
attendees: 10
Approval
of minutes of previous meetings: Motion to approve minutes of March, moved by
Gavin McLeod seconded by Mary Wilson.
Additional Agenda Items:
Beekeeping In The West
End (Jeff and Amanda Lee):
Jeff and Amanda Lee live in the west end and have a thriving Apiary. Keeping
bees in the west end is legal with restrictions. There are numerous species of
native bees that are great pollinators and should be encourage through planting
of flowers that bloom throughout the major part of the year. Dandelions flower
early in the year and are important for bees, leave the flowers and remove them
when they begin turning to seed.
Community Garden in
Grimston Park (Jeff and Amanda Lee):
Jeff and Amanda Lee suggested that Grimston park would be a good site for a
community garden, there is a fairly large unused space at the east end of the
park with a slight slope, great sun exposure and no trees.
Maker Spaces In The City
(Elk Ebert):
Elk Ebert is attempting to create a maker space in New Westminster where the
average citizen can be creative through the use of shared tools and work space.
The biggest problem is finding an low cost venue and raising some money to
support it.
Report On Jane’s Walk In
The City (Mary Wilson/ Gavin McLeod):
The annual Jane’s walk was a success this year with excellent weather and a
good turnout. Mary Wilson led a group to upper 12th street where interesting
shops and sidewalk mosaics were discovered. Gavin McLeod led a group from the
22nd street Skytrain station to Steel and Oak brewery where a few
beverages were consumed.
Neighbourhood Traffic
Advisory Committee Meeting (Gavin McLeod): Gavin McLeod reported that the April
meeting had a presentation on traffic on
Royal avenue and solving the problem through traffic light timing.
Pedestrian/ Cycling
Committee Report (Mary Wilson):
Mary Wilson reported on the latest ActBiPed meeting. Sidewalks are being added
in Connaught Heights. 30 Km. speed signs have been erected along 7th
Ave. A separated bike lane has been set up on 7th ave between 6th
and 8th. The Walkers Caucus Walking Challenge ends this week.
Community Policing
Committee Report (Gavin McLeod):
Gavin McLeod reported on the May meeting. There has been an increase in auto
theft and theft from autos in the west end.
Meeting
Adjourned: 20:57
Next
meeting: Tentatively scheduled for Tuesday September 26, 2017 at Unity in
Action Church from 7 pm to 9 pm.
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