MLPOS Directors' Meeting July 8, 2024
MINUTES OF THE MAGIC LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS’ SOCIETY DIRECTORS MEETING
HELD ON Monday, July 8, 2024, 4pm
Thieves Bay Park
PRESENT:
Bob Coulson President
Roy Moore Vice-President
Jean Deschenes Treasurer
Mary Beth Rondeau Secretary
Wally Foster Marina General Manager
Ian Syme Marina Maintenance Manager
Dave Harrison Marina Projects Manager
Art Curtis Marina Operations Manager
Mike Wiley Recreation/Tennis
Dave Reed Director-At-Large
Joanna Rogers Office Manager
REGRETS: None
ATTENDEES: There were 2 members/residents attending.
CALL TO ORDER
The President called the meeting to order at 4:01 pm.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion: That the agenda be approved.
Moved: MB Rondeau
Seconded: Wally Foster CARRIED
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Motion: That the Minutes of the June 10, 2024 Magic Lake Property Owners’ Society Meeting be approved.
Moved: Dave Reed
Seconded: Ian Syme CARRIED
DELEGATION: None
BUSINESS ARISING:
5.1 Review and Discussion of Fire Chief Mike Dine’s June Presentation
This was briefly reviewed and discussed.
5.2 Playground (Jean & Dave) Equipment for Toddlers
The preferred playground equipment was by ‘Atmosphere’.
The Treasurer and Director-At-Large will get details and a price for installation.
The interested parent/resident (Liis) offered to organize a work party for installation.
5.3 Air Quality Indicator (Bob)
The president will continue to research this. The location would be in the vicinity of Privateers Park. The total cost is estimated at approximately $2000 including pole installation.
5.4 Grant Writer & Possible Grants
This work is continuing.
5.5 MLPOS Community Recreation Survey (Roy)
The survey framework has been laid out (working with Marney McKay) and should be ready to present at the August meeting.
5.6 Bullfrogs in Magic Lake (Bob, Dave, Roy)
Parks Canada and the Pender Island Conservancy are undertaking a Shingle Creek and Roe Lake watershed-wide effort to control the invasive American Bullfrog. MLPOS will participate for eradication specifically on Buck Lake.
The Board will review any repeat future costs for bullfrog eradication and alternative options for funding.
Motion: That MLPOS (in participation with the Parks Canada and Pender Island Conservancy in the Shingle Creek watershed) hire Stan Orchard to eradicate the invasive American Bull Frog for Buck Lake at a cost of approximately $1000.00.
Moved: Dave Reed
Seconded: MB Rondeau CARRIED
GOVERNANCE
6.1 Property Tax Issues
This investigation by the President is continuing.
6.2 Water and Sewer Committee
At the last meeting, CRD had provided a report to allow up to three new secondary dwelling unit connections in MLE with monitoring.
6.3 Islands Trust (Mary Beth)
There was no update.
6.4 BC Hydro Update on Proposed Installation at Thieves Bay
A letter will be composed to BC Hydro to formalize the MLPOS concerns regarding affects on private property with the proposed new sub sea power cable installation at Thieves Bay. Doug Bolton has volunteered to help with this ongoing item and become a member of the Board for this special project.
Motion: That Doug Bolton be elected to the MLPOS Board as Special Projects Director for BC Hydro proposed sub sea installation at Thieves Bay.
Moved: Dave Reed
Seconded: MB Rondeau CARRIED
TREASURER
The Treasurer gave a verbal July report.
DIRECTORS’ REPORTS
8.1 Marina Report
A second batch of material has been arranged to be delivered and a work party will be mobilized to lay all of it down.
8.2 Recreation/Tennis/Pickleball Report
Keys to cash box need to be arranged for.
Provision for the MLPOS Privateers Park Sign is continuing.
8.3 Director-At-Large
Assistance was provided for a sinking marina boat to get it on a trailer.
Orca Day is coming up this Sunday at Thieves Bay Park (not located on the breakwater).
Motion: That the Directors’ Reports be approved.
Moved: Doug Bolton
Seconded: Roy Moore CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
Rachel Lenkowski has resigned from the MLPOS Board due to time commitments.
NEW BUSINESS
10.1 Zoom Renewal
It was generally agreed to renew the Zoom membership.
Other
11.1 AGM Date
It was generally agreed to set the AGM on Oct 19, 2024 Anglican Church Hall and the hall availability can be checked.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 5:45pm.
Next meeting and location: Monday Aug 12, 2024, 4pm at Thieves Bay, weather dependant.
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