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CAPITAL REGION MUNICIPAL AMALGAMATION SOCIETY
2016 
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
1442 MONTEREY AVENUE, VICTORIA BC
10:30 AM JUNE 18, 2016

CALL TO ORDER.
 The President (Tony Heemskerk) called the meeting to order at 10:30 am.

CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM.
​The President was advised that 15 members had registered at the meeting. The Society Bylaws stipulate that a quorum is 10 registered members or more.


APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
MOTION. It was moved by Marg Gardiner and seconded by Shellie Gudgeon that the agenda be approved as circulated. Carried unanimously.


TREASURER’S REPORT.
The Treasurer (Sandie Menzies) tabled a financial statement for the Society from April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016. The total income during that period was $621.00 and the total expenditures were $1063.25 The Society bank balance on March 31, 2016 was $681.65
MOTION. It was moved by Sandie Menzies and seconded by Lesley Ewing that the Treasurer’s Report be accepted. Carried unanimously.

BOARD REPORT.
The President recounted the major events of the last year. He noted that the Honourable Peter Fassbender had been appointed Minister responsible for local governments in July 2015. In December 2015, Minister Fassbender met with all the mayors in the region to discuss municipal services and governance in the Capital Region. Following that meeting the Province announced a study to collect data on Municipal Service Delivery and Governance. The completed report is to be presented to the Minister in November 2016. The ongoing indecision and spending on the development of a Secondary Sewage Treatment Plant in the Capital Region prompted the Minister to establish a study team to determine the most cost effective option. The study team will be reporting back to CRD and the Minister in the fall of 2016. The Society continues to work with the Minister and the local municipal politicians of their obligations to fulfil the clear direction from the electorate in the 2014 Municipal Election to undertake a full review of governance in the Capital Region.


QUESTION PERIOD.
The President invited questions and comments from those in attendance. The Provincial initiative to collect data on municipal service delivery and governance in the Capital Region was discussed at length. The President reported on a recent meeting with the Minister to discuss governance in the Capital Region. The option of having elected CRD directors made accountable for delivering major municipal services was discussed. It was suggested that in the upcoming Provincial election (May 2017) the need for a ministry dedicated solely to municipal affairs  could become an issue. It was agreed to continue a working relationship with community organizations with similar focus.


REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE.
The President tabled the Report of the Nominating Committee.

The following Board Members will be completing the second year of their two-year terms in the next year:
President: Tony Heemskerk
Treasurer: Sandie Menzies
Members at Large: James Anderson, Marg Gardiner, Shellie Gudgeon, and James Legh

Elections were then held for the following positions;
Vice President (two-year term). Nominee: John Vickers. Confirmed by acclamation.
Board Secretary (two-year term). Nominee: Earle Anthony. Confirmed by acclamation.
Board Members at Large (two-year terms). Nominees: Lesley Ewing, Karen Harper, Colin Neilsen, and John Weaver. Confirmed by acclamation.
Nominating Committee (two two-year positions). Nominees: John Olsen. Confirmed by acclamation. Nominations from the floor: Peter Spurr. Confirmed by those present.
Nominating Committee (one one-year position) Nominee: None. Nominations from the floor: Jason Ross. Confirmed by a vote of those present.
NEW BUSINESS:
None

ADJOURNMENT.
MOTION: It was moved by John Vickers and seconded by Colin Neilsen that the meeting be adjourned. Carried unanimously.
The chair adjourned the meeting at 11:35 am.
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