Richmond Village Association

Minutes-Board of Directors

May 6, 2002, St. Paul’s United Church, 7:30 pm.

Present: President Ted Brown

Treasurer Judy Wagdin [absent]

Secretary Dick Trumble

Directors Harvey Snyder, Bernie McMullen, Josh Seabrooke.

Janet Moore, Glen Trebble.

Guests Gabriel Millar, Mark Purdy.

Absent: Directors Doug Longmire, Michel Dubord

Students Katrina Hammel, Sarah McLeod.

Agenda: Approved

Minutes: Minutes of April 4, 2002 reviewed.

Moved by Dick Trumble seconded by Janet Moore that the

previous minutes be accepted. Passed.

Business arising from the minutes:

1- Constitution:

It was decided that we would live with the present

constitution until fall when the revised constitution can be

discussed and approved.

2- By-Laws President Ted proposed the inclusion of a clause to

provide sympathy gifts for members of the RVA and

community VIPs.

Motion 2002-11: Moved by Harvey Snyder seconded by Janet Moore

That no change be made to the current by-law with

respect to sympathy gifts. Passed

Reports:

1- Finance: A financial report was provided.

Motion 2002-12: Moved by Dick Trumble seconded by Glen Trebble

That the financial report be accepted. Passed

2- Beautification; Businesses and individuals are invited to buy a

flag pole or contribute to buying flagpoles

to be installed for July 1. Judy is looking for

help to sell poles. A list of supporters will be

displayed at Lenstrom’s YIG.

The proposed wooden tulip in memory of Kay Harten

did not happen due to machinery and labor problems.

The project will be reconsidered for next year.

Janet Stavinga is arranging for a tree from the city to be

available for planting in June in the Memorial Park.

Red Oaks are available There will be a dedication in

June with a plaque similar to that in Stittsville and

Munster.

Transit: Gabriel Millar reported that the transit plan is on track

and nearing the scheduling and routing phase. The RVA

will be advised in time to submit input. Gabriel

also reported that the sustaining grant from the city

to the RVA is in place.

Reworking of Perth Street is not in the city budget for this

year.

The Munster wastewater problem is still being studied.

City received a proposal to allow police to share the city’s

traffic cameras. A vote is pending.

Web Site: A contract is in place to implement a web site. The site will

contain historical data, Gov’t issues, schools and

organizations, recreation and sports and business listings.

Businesses and organizations can purchase additional

space for larger ads.

The site will carry 200 pages for an initial cost of

$2000.00 and include about 40 businesses

There is a May 31 deadline for the submission of ads.

Maintenance cost $100.00 a month depending on the

time required and updates submitted. We expect a weekly

update of RVA information. changes and updates can be

made on-line. There is a $500.00 deposit required to

launch the project and the balance upon approval of

the completed web site.

Motion 2002-14: Moved by Glendon Trebble seconded by Dick Trumble

, that the proposed contract to build a web page

be accepted. Passed.

Energy: President Ted reported that, to date, the planned

information meeting with the Lions Club has not happened

and is no longer relevant

Signs: President Ted verified that a correction is needed

to the Goulbourn Township Historical Society listing on the

mural donor sign.

Correspondence:

Letter received from David Pratt, MPP with a certificate

for the RVA as part of National Volunteer Week,

recognizing volunteer work done by the RVA

Letter received from Janet Stavinga re firearms

information session.

Letter received from Richmond Agricultural Society

re cost of a booth at the fair.

Invitation from the Anglican church to attend a dedication

service at their new Quiet Garden June 23 at 3:00 pm The

Archbishop will officiate and a BBQ will happen after the

ceremony. People are asked to call the church office for

tickets.

Other business

Gabriel Millar has contacts for Heritage Designation and a

time line

for harmonizing city and community by-laws

Next Meeting: June 3, 2002, 7:30 pm. St Paul’s United Church.