Queenswood Heights Community Association
Annual General Meeting, 3 October 2012

Residents present, introductions:
Émilie Anne Duval-Andrecheck, resident of Queenswood Heights since 2008, current secretary of the association
Matt Kulka, new to QH since December 2011
Stevenson Aurelien, 6 years in QH
Kerry Shane, 17 years in QH
Kerry Muler, 21 years in QH
Bill Cook, 12 years in QH
Kevin Wylie, road and traffic, City of Ottawa
Luc Gagné east roads manager, City of Ottawa, resident for 3 years
Richard and Pauline MacDonald, residents for 20 years
Helen and Al Tweddle, resident for 49 years, current members of the association
Sue Guarda, on the history book committee, current member of the association
Henri Gravelle, 40 years, current member of the association
Jeanine Mader, 25 years, current member of the association as Guides and Scouts representative
Bob Monette, city councillor Orléans ward, explain his role
Stephen Blais, city councillor
Philippe Andrecheck, resident since 2008, current Vice-President of the association

Regrets:
Peter Weston, emailed support for Philippe Andrecheck for President.

Agenda:
1.Election of 2012-2013 executive
President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Secretary
and Directors

Nomination of Sue Guarda for Vice-President, by Jeanine Mader, seconded by Helen Tweddle
Nomination of Philippe Andrecheck for President by Sue Garda, seconded by Jeanine Mader
Nomination of Helen Tweddle for Treasurer by Philippe Andrecheck, seconded by Sue Garda
Nomination of Émilie Anne Duval for Secretary by Jeanine Mader, seconded by Henri Gravelle

Directors:

Matt Kulka, matt.kulka@gmail.com, 613-790-7477
Pauline MacDonald, rpmacd@sympatico.ca, 613-834-6294
Henri Gravelle, hgravelle@sympatico.ca, 613-824-6488
Stevenson Aurelien, sssarr2003@rogers.com, 613-262-9181
Charlie Orr, charlie.orr@rogers.com 
Al Tweddle, hatweddle@rogers.com 
Peter Weston, samantha1594@rogers.com 
Jeanine Mader, mader.je@forces.gc.ca 

Stevenson Aurelien moves that the nominated directors deemed accepted, seconded by Henri Gravelle.
The vote to accept all nominated members of the executive was unanimously in favour with no abstentions.

Motion moved for signatory powers:
Withstanding the election, a motion was moved by Helen Tweddle and seconded by Jeanine Mader, to remove Charlie Orr, Helen Tweddle and Philip Berthiaume as signing officers of the association and to instate Philippe Andrecheck, Sue Guarda, and Helen Tweddle as the new signing officers of the association.
All voted in favour, no abstentions. Motion adopted.

2. QH history book project

Committee:
Helen Tweddle
Sue Garda
Philippe Andrecheck
Jeanine Mader
Matt Kulka

Ads in the local paper, re meetings, Kerry Mueler’s ideas

3. Annual BBQ
Mr. MacDonald suggested not BBQ on Canada Day

4. Questions, comments from attendees the floor: round table
-Bob suggested colouring contest at Easter to reach the community, get a prize, donations from city, councillors
- Kids x-mas party, thrown by the association
- Bob can help, he’s done it before

Stevenson Aurelien: BBQ comments, bloc party on Englehart st. coordinated with city to block off street, have BBQ, play hockey

Kerry Muller, wondered about the Newsliner, wondered about breaking in cars, his car was broken into last year, on Gleaneagles. Suggests keeping your car doors locked.

Bob Monette added that Pete Weston, who has been involved early on with the Queenswood Heights neighbourhood watch, since the 80s, reports on crime for the area.

Philippe Andrecheck added that the crime information is reported on www.crimereports.com with a Google maps mashup.

Kerry Shane wanted to raise that there is a sinkhole in front of his house that has been there since June 2012.
Luc Gagné said he’d follow up as it is now a sewer maintenance issue.

Kerry Muller, Bourcier at Bouton d’Or, mentioned her sinkhole is patched but should be looked at after the winter.
Suggested adding garbage cans at bus stops and mailboxes.
Would like to see the city maintain sidewalks and roads to a higher standard.

Stephen Blais mentioned that 3-1-1 info is not currently passed on to councillors, but a new system will enable this option soon.

Bob mentioned that since amalgamation, things have changed and it is important to gather this information to pass it along to the councillors in a more concerted manner.

Stephen Blais mentioned “Ottawa on the move” infrastructure renewal program.
Updated on the roadwork for the 417/174 split, sewer work has begun, widening of 417 will be completed in 2015.
Iterated that a secondary water main will be constructed for Orléans, in the next 2 years “or so” so that if the main once ruptures, the second one will back-up.
Highlighted the “transit master plan” to be voted on in 2014, there will be meetings on this in the months and years leading up to the vote.

Bill Cook mentioned that 3-1-1 service is very good and that he has had nothing but great experiences.

Émilie-Anne Duval-Andrecheck asked about the new garbage pickup, bi-weekly schedule, and wanted to know where to sign-up for diaper pickup, 
Blais mentioned new pickup schedule starts October 29th with Blackbox and greenbin (no garbage), garbage and bluebin will be the following week.
If your day is changing, there will be a supplementary pickup that first weekend, Bob Monette and Stephen Blais will put the info on your website.
Émilie Anne Duval-Andrecheck mentioned that she cannot sign-up anymore as the city’s link is broken.
Blais mentioned that he was not familiar with the logistics but knew that the diaper pickup was being contracted out.

Pauline MacDonald asked about what the community does for “older” residents.
Al Tweddle mentioned that the recreation association, for which he is chair, organizes Tennis and skating rinks.
He mentioned that the facilities are underused and that could cater to older and retired residents.
Pauline MacDonald would like to see activities in QH.
Steven Blais mentioned that the Navan area uses the community hall for knitting, cards, and shuffle board.

Kerry Muler asked about the availability of the QH hall, Al mentioned that during the day the hall is usually free and the rooms upstairs are free in the evenings and during the day most days.

Richard MacDonald mentioned that parts of Navan road have no bus service. Steven Blais mentioned this is Rainer Bloess’ ward. Added that parts of Navan are in the “rural” designated area which does not pay the OC transpo tax.

Al Tweddle, Neighborhood facilities, access to trails, shopping etc…

Kerry Muler mentioned that she was happy to see Queenswood public remain open as a school and not demolished.

People discussed the new house on Prestone, Bob mentioned that it passed the city’s adjustments regulations.

Steven Blais and Bob Monette mentioned that the maximum height for new build is about 3-storey, and that these are the kinds of issues that will affect QH in the coming years.

Discussion re: affordable housing, Bob Monette updated that concerns of delinquency and drug use has not materialised and that people are generally happy with how the development looks.

Bob Monette mentioned that residents within 300 meters of a new group home are notified. 

Steven Blais mentioned that Des Épinettes and Prestwick will be re-pave next and the following year
Also mentioned that Mer Bleu is scheduled to be widened to Renaud.

Motion to adjourn proposed by Philippe Andrecheck, second Jeanine Mader, carried.