SCA General Meeting Minutes & Agenda January 2017

SCA Meeting Agenda, January 2017

Thursday January 12^th, 2017 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Central Memorial Recreation Centre – 93 West Ave S

SCA Values: Collaboration, Engagement, Respect, Trust, Inclusiveness, Transparency

SCA Mission: To enable all residents to fully participate in the community. To actively engage community partners in building relationships in order to enrich the community and the neighbourhood. To encourage, build, and preserve a safe, clean, and attractive neighbourhood that we are all proud to call home

SCA Vision: Stinson is a diverse and engaged community with a natural, historic, and vibrant character

1. Welcome, Review of Values, Mission and Vision, Introductions (Co-chair-7:00 – 7:05 pm)
2. Agenda and Minutes Review/Additions (Co-chair/Secretary – 7:05 – 7:10 pm)
3. Treasurer’s Report (Dave – 7:10 – 7:15 pm)
4. Endorsement Policy Update (7:15 – 7:20 pm)
5. Surplus Honorarium Funds (Sunil – 7:20 – 7:25 pm)
6. Wentworth Rail Trail Bridge Crossing – Presentation and Discussion (Karl – 7:25 – 7:55 pm)
7. Re-Introduction of Small Project Grants (Sunil – 7:55 – 8:00 pm)
8. Friends of Gore Park: Motion to Oppose Demolition (Karl – 8:00 – 8:10 pm)
9. Break (8:10 – 8:15)
10. Stinson Committee/Project Updates (If needed – 8:15 – 8:25)
    1. Stinzine
    2. International Village
    3. Ice Rink
11. Activating Spaces in Stinson (Karl – 8:25 – 8:40)
12. Stinson Neighbourhood Action Plan Update (Sunil – 8:40 – 8:45 pm)
13. Neighbourhood Leadership Institution Update (NLI – 8:45 – 8:50 pm)
14. Community Information Sharing (If needed – 8:50 – 8:55)
15. Wrap Up and Next Meeting (Co-chair – 8:55 – 9:00)
    1. SCA meetings are every 2^nd Thursday of the month from 7-9 PM
    2. Next meeting is Thursday February 9^th, 2017 – 7-9 PM
    3. Agenda to Include: Events and Activities for 2017

Light Refreshments will be provided

Childcare is available

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SCA Meeting Minutes, January 2017

Thursday January 12^th, 2017 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Central Memorial Recreation Centre – 93 West Ave S

Present: Al Huizenga, Margaret Bennett, Jean-Jacques Somwe, Tina Dort, Ben, Christina, Diane Girard, Cathy Sutherland, Dave Michal, Karl Andrus, Matt Grande, Erika Morton

Guests: Shruti Romesh (Neighbourhood Evaluation Project), Shahad Al-Saggar (Neighbourhood Leadership Institute), Jen Pearson (Hamilton Community Foundation), Councillor Jason Farr (City of Hamilton), Shawna Richard (Good Shepherd Youth Services)

1. Welcome, Review of Values, Mission and Vision, Introductions
   • Matt provided a welcome and began introductions
2. Agenda and Minutes Review/Additions
   • Wentworth discussion bumped up earlier on the agenda
   • SPCA Spay and Neuter location in Stinson
   • Discussion about sharing skills – Will develop an action team
3. Wentworth Rail Trail Bridge Crossing – Presentation and Discussion
   • Asked by Councillor Farr and City to analyze 2 options for Rail Trail crossing
   • One is option for Traffic light. Funding is available and can do this now for spring/summer (would include some other safety features).
   • Second option is Straight Trail Alignment, which we’re $400,000 short of funding, won’t be built right away in order to get other funding
   • Second option will be a slow grade, $1.5 million dollar bridge will be 2.5 years before starting to build. Some Councillors who are connected to the trail have pledged to be partner> Clr Farr indicated he is looking for 1/5^th funding from other wards that touch/connect with this as an access point, all but one Clr okayed partnering for funding. But it’s to get funding doable overtime. Would be annualized funding.
   • 3^rd option where we purchase house and demolish to improve sight lines for cars driving down the access
   • Questions from SCA member: Can CP pitch in with funding since the run along trail? Clr Farr states Doesn’t hurt to ask. Additional safety measures? Could likely include rumble strips. Pedestrian Crossing Option Design-is there a design available, must be different design?  No firm design plan yet, residents would have a say, have already added in other safety considerations
   • Ideally should have an option to have an accessibilty on both sides of the bridge
   • Could we add knock down strips to slow traffic down where Charlton meets Wentworth
   • We could wait to decide down the road, seek out funding, continue to seek out support
   • Also, could start with the traffic light and wait. Overall there was support future construction for the bridge to pursue additional funding and support.
   • ACTION: SCA Vote on which option for Rail Trail Bridge. Motion moved to install light for now and pursue option for a bridge down the road. 
   • Diane moved motion (see above), Matt to second Vote – 11 support, 1 abstain and 1 against
   • Could be concerning to get funding in coming years with different councillor, different ward
   • Speaks to Trails Master Plan, could there be more funding coming for trails in the future
4. Treasurer’s Report
   • Increase in Stinson general account-yay!
   • Received $100 from NAE, plus nother $200 from NAE and $380 from Building Momentum event
   • Books are always open and available to review if interested. Dave is happy to talk!
5. Endorsement Policy Update
   • Will be meeting in Sunday Jan 22^nd to review info and will report back at next month’s SCA meeting
   • Missed meeting in December
   • ACTION: Endorsement policy update to be added to Feb SCA agenda
6. Surplus Honorarium Funds 
   • SCA was informed of incoming funds via honorarium from Neighbourhood Action Evaluation
   • Will discuss how to use funding in a future meeting
7. Re-Introduction of Small Project Grants
   • Opportunity to fund small projects in Stinson, resident led, any initiative that supports the community and builds community. Comes from Hamilton Community Foundation. We have surplus in our account. We must spend before we get more.
8. Friends of Gore Park: Motion to Oppose Demolition 
   • Demolition of Gore Park-delegate at City Hall. Will be tearing down 18-28 King St E
   • ACTION: Vote to ask Karl to delegate to oppose the demolition of 18-28 King St E, 11 Support, 3 Abstain
9. Stinson Committee/Project Updates
   • Stinzine – Graphic design experience needed, Karl to help out
   • International Village – Happy with December event, haven’t been able to meet
   • Ice Rink – Weather has not co-operated, waiting for cold snap. Volunteers still needed.
   • ACTION: Contact Karl, Matt, Mike if interested/available. Email will go out with volunteer consent form
10. Activating Spaces in Stinson 
    • Karl has been in contact with Environment Hamilton and Victory Gardens, reaching out to parks to identify spaces for community gardens.
    • ACTION: Erika to follow up with Natasha to see if she is still interested in community garden
    • Karel shared that we have access to paint if we want to do murals, starting bringing forward ideas to activate spaces in Stinson
    • Also suggested the Monarch awards, for alternative gardens, like pollinator gardens, with the Crown Point Garden awards. Nominate your neighbour!
11. Stinson Neighbourhood Action Plan Update
    • Postcards available to fill out to get feedback for plan update, also tear off sheets
    • Will see if we can get into Queen Vic or St Patrick’s (talk to Mike re: St Pat’s!)
12. Neighbourhood Leadership Institution Update 
    • Tomorrow is deadline for applications
    • Where we can grow ideas, offers transportation, child minding, food,
    • Can make project a reality in 10 sessions, learn leadership skills ie. Conflict resolution, how to write a grant
    • After 10 weeks you can be eligible for $500 for yoru project and course credit for Mohawk
    • ACTION: Connect with Shahad either via emails previously sent of email [email protected] to contact info
13. Community Information Sharing 
    • Hamilton/Burlington SPCA Spay and Neuter program
    • $20 Spay and Neuter program, can we recommend a space in Stinson to do registration
    • Residents suggest at Central Memorial Recreation Centre. Could we tie it into an event? Let’s decide on a month in the summer.
    • ACTION: Will discuss at February SCA meeting date and location for spay/neuter program in Stinson
    • PetSmart Charity – Have access to donations for dog park ideas. Erika has list of requested amenities that could be shared from Dog Park survey.
14. Wrap Up and Next Meeting
    • SCA meetings are every 2^nd Thursday of the month from 7-9 PM
    • Next meeting is Thursday February 9^th, 2017 – 7-9 PM
    • Agenda to Include: Events and Activities for 2017