AGM AgendaWelcome and IntroductionsPresidents reportFinancial ReportBylaw MotionElection of New BoardGuest Speaker Mayor BurtonQuestion and Answers

Major InitiativesCommunity Centre SurveyTree PlantingCommittee of AdjustmentHospital Lands, School Lands, Centennial square synergiesDraft Parks and Rec Master PlanWard 3 BoundariesMonitor site plans; inform public of consultations

Chris Hardy rep on HOLCIM Community Pauline Watson rep on Suncor CommunityCatherine Painvin rep on Community PolicingMartin Stickland rep on Towns Master Transportation planMayors roundtable

Ward 3 Resident Association meetingsJCRA adopted South East Sports Park Monitor Mississauga Recycling Plant Aspen Forest Soccer FieldsClanmore schoolSobeys expansion

More JCRA efforts on your behalf

A Community Centre for South East OakvilleSurvey representing 220 residents and 10% of our area showed: 93% agreed a Town Community centre below the QEW in Ward 3 is needed 88% strongly agreed or agreed they would use a Community Centre in Ward 3The most desired facilities were: fitness centre, gym, pool, senior and youth programs

Draft Parks and Recreation Master PlanReleased in Nov 2011Concern is that it calls only for a minor community centre for Southeast Oakville which would NOT include pool, arena or a library depending on the location.

South Central Public Land Study will review the following lands: Chisholm, Brantwood, Linbrook, Hospital Lands, Centennial Square, Oakville Arena, Trafalgar Park Town has agreed that the study must be flexible to consider the viability of a major community centre on the landsResident Associations welcomed to work with Sub Committee overseeing study and public consultation

Chisholm/MapleGrove JK- 5Part of South Central Public Land StudyWoodlot AND Playground will remain !

Parks and Rec Draft Master Plan FeedbackAll Ward 3 Resident Associations support a community centre for South East Oakville; location to be determined based on South Central Public Land Study analysisCome out to the Public Consultations when the dates are announced and add your voice to creating a community centre for our part of Oakville

Ward BoundariesTown hired Consultant to make recommendations.Initial options now updated and Town seeking feedbackJCRA supports 3 Wards either below the QEW or below Upper Middle where it makes sense considering communities of interest, natural boundaries and effective representation.

Option 1 : 2 Wards

Revised option: 2 wards

Original option 3 Wards south Oakville

Revised Option 3 wards

Ward Boundaries:Town Council will receive a final Consultant report on May 7, 2012 New wards would be effective for the 2014 elections

Committee of Adjustment JCRA experiencing greater re development of properties and requests for bylaw variances JCRA does speak at COA on the JCRA community interest in maintaining streetscape, feeling of spaciousness, tree canopy, safety and character of the neighbourhood as a whole.We do not represent individuals

Aspen Forest Public Consultation May 2011, Feb 2012, Next Public Meeting April 17th 2012

Site Application to expand Clanmore Montessori School being reviewed by Town. Site Plan meeting for the public to review and discuss concerns to be announced later in April.

FORD AND CORNWALL SITE PLAN APPLICATIONPublic Consultation date not yet announced: Expect late April, early May

AQTF Air Quality Task ForceThe Southwest GTA Oakville-Clarkson Airshed Action Plan (OCAAP) was released on June 25, 2010 by Dr. David Balsillie

The OCAAP contains 35 recommendations for actions to prevent air pollution as well as decrease emissions by every sector in the community to improve air quality in the overtaxed Oakville-Clarkson Airshed.

Air Quality Pilot ProjectAugust 17, 2011 the Oakville Clarkson air shed was selected by MOE to pilot study on improving an airshedPilot committee has with representatives of the Oakville/Mississauga community (notably Lee Battiston C4CA and Dr. Boyd Upper)They have now developed Terms of Reference.Suncor Petro Canada Lubricants Inc. Annual Air Quality report to the Public liaison committee and Minister of Environment Jan 30, 2012

JCRA Tree Planting

Great success in 2011. Watch for 2012 date. Trees courtesy of Holcim and Town of Oakville

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Jeff WigleTreasurer

Membership FeesWe have over 225 individuals on our email list however only 60 paid 2011 annual duesTime invested in driving membership takes away time to research, discuss and delegate on issuesOur primary goal is to ensure the JCRA community is informed, has an opportunity to raise concerns and where appropriate we can speak on behalf of the residents

Motion:To test for one year free membership to residents within our geographical boundaries with strong encouragement to make a donation to support communication and basic operating expenses. Goal: To expand the number of residents we can inform and get greater levels of involvement

2012 BOARD CANDIDATESRon FiorelliMartin SticklandJanet Haslett-TheallJohn HillisCatherine PainvinWerner PischelJeff WigleScott McColemanChris HardyNew * Tim ArmstrongPauline WatsonCall for any undeclared board candidates

Welcome Mayor Burton

Why join a Resident Association?You will be more informedNot being informed means changes happen without the benefit of your inputBeing informed allows you to choose your level of involvement

Your support:Please encourage your neighbours to send us an email with their name and address directing us to put them on our membership list.Donations are needed to continue to cover basic operating expenses. A box is at the back awaiting your contribution.Attend a board meeting or send us your views at membership@joshuacreek.org

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