Special thanks to the Bruggers for hosting our AGM and picnic! We estimate that approximately 44 members attended the event. The weather cooperated, the food and conversations were excellent, and the kids enjoyed the fun activities planned for them.
LAC LE JEUNE
CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
August 30, 2015
Moved by Howie Mattfeld, seconded by Steve Roy. Carried.
2. Increase in
membership dues (from $5 to $10 per year)
Corinne Schock proposed an increase in membership fees in
order to offset costs of the liability insurance the association will be
purchasing.
Motion to approve the increase in membership dues as proposed. Moved by Drena Baker. Seconded by Carolyn Chandler. Carried.
3. Water Monitoring
Project
Hugh Burton reported on the Water Monitoring Project
progress, as well as the process for gathering water sample. We are nearing
completion of data collection. A full report will be prepared in collaboration
with Marg Sidney, Ministry of Environment, and published this winter.
4. Ajax Mine
Community Advisory Group
Corinne Schock explained that LLJCA is part of a Community
Advisory Group (CAG), which consists of approximately 25 organizations, such as
BC Grasslands, Physicians for a Healthy Environment, and BC Cattlemen. The
Application Information Requirements (AIR) has been issued [see
http://laclejeune.blogspot.ca/2015/07/application-information-requirements.html]
and once Ajax submits the application a 180-day review process will begin. The
application will be made public for 75 days following a governmental review.
Corinne prepared a booklet for individuals to document the
concerns regarding the Ajax Mine Project that they would like to for the
Conservation Association to address. She mentioned examples of concerns that
have already come forward: Light pollution, air quality, water use, use of the
Lac Le Jeune highway, and risks to wildlife. Corinne asked that any concerns be
added to the booklet, or sent to her directly.
5. Citizens on Patrol
Carolyn Chandler reported on the COP program at Lac Le
Jeune, which has been in operation for the past two years. She also outlined
the time commitment and duties of a volunteer, and the reasons this program is
of value to our community. Volunteers
go out 2 times per month to patrol the area, looking for any unusual activity
and paying attention to any concerns or situations brought forward to them.
There are monthly meeting held in Logan Lake. Overall, this position requires
approximately 4 hours per month.
6. Community
Directory
Steve Roy volunteered earlier this year to update the Lac Le
Jeune Community Directory (also used as an emergency contact list). He provided
draft copies at the meeting for residents to check and edit as necessary. Steve
will distribute the updated version via email.
7. Treasurer’s report
Carolyn Chandler referred to the Lac Le Jeune Conservation
Association Balance Sheet and Income Statement circulated at the meeting. There
were no questions regarding the reports.
Carolyn will be moving away from Lac Le Jeune so this
position needs to be filled. Update:
Leyla Johnson has agreed to take on the role of Treasurer.
Motion to approve the Treasurer's report: Moved by Carolyn Chandler. Seconded by Howie Mattfeld. Carried.
8. Guest Speakers
Corinne Schock welcomed invited speakers and pointed out the
various brochures and information kits available for residents to take home.
She also encouraged everyone to take one or two fridge magnets listing
important phone numbers.
TNRD – Ronaye
Elliot was unable to attend.
BC Parks –
Michelle Wiebe, Area Supervisor, sent her regrets but provided an informative
handout which was distributed at the meeting and posted on the Lac Le Jeune
blog [see http://laclejeune.blogspot.ca/2015/09/introduction-by-michelle-wiebe-bc-parks.html].
RCMP – Cpl. Brian Washbrook spoke
briefly to the group before leaving for another engagement. He requested the move from 15 years in Prince George to the Logan Lake detachment and is looking forward to serving this area. Cpl.
Kathleen Thain has relocated to Keremeos.
Kamloops Bike Riders
Association – Craig Campbell updated the Lac Le Jeune community on the
association’s application to formally manage summer Stake Lake recreation area
trails. This would entail a land use agreement with the province for
non-motorized mountain biking and hiking trails. The scope of the agreement
would be the maintenance of existing trails, and potentially developing new
single track trails. KBRA requested a formal Memorandum of Understanding from
LLJCA, which was provided.
9. Other business
The association is seeking area representative for Lac Le
Jeune Park Drive East.
Update: The
following residents volunteered:
Pat Carroll and Anna Folk will share the LLJ Park Drive East
area.
Pat Burton asked for volunteers to take over Heart and
Stroke canvassing.
Corinne thanked TNRD for their contributions to the community,
in particular the water monitoring project.
