GCDC 08 Jan
Glenboro Manitoba
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Glenboro
Community Development Corporation Minutes
of Jan. 30th /08 Held
at the RM Office Present:
Curtis Wytinck, Chris Tanasichuk, Joan Fallis, Ernestine Sepke
Rob Gudnason, Moray Jamieson, and Carol Fulford Regrets:
Earl Malyon 1.
Meeting was called to order at 7:10 pm. 2.
Approval of Minutes from Nov. 21st, 2007.
Rob / Joan
Carried 3.
Approval of Treasurer's Report as presented.
Joan / Moray Carried
4. Old Business 4.1 Town
Signs: Still awaiting word from MTS regarding site for the second sign. 4.2 Review
of the Round Table Report: Tabled. 4.3 Training
Assistance: A draft contract form has been drawn up for the Training Assistance
Program. Details will be discussed
at a further meeting. There have
been a few people expressing interest in taking the E M Training or wanting more
information. 4.4 Peter
Sawatzky Commission: Tabled. 4.5 Public
Washrooms: It was decided to
explore the idea of portable toilets for this coming summer season. 5. Correspondence 5.1 Letter from Children’s Learning
Centre: Motion made of one time
donation of $150 for start up costs. Rob/Moray Carried 5.2 Letter from Tiger hills Festival
Committee: The GCDC will once again donate $100 towards the Rose Bowl. 6. New Business 6.1 Annual General Meeting: The annual general
meeting will be held on March 5th, 2008 at the community hall. 6.2 Spring/Summer projects: Painting
Sara: That the GCDC apply for a Hometown Manitoba Grant to assist with the cost
of the painting. Joan/Rob carried Hall
roof: The roof needs re-shingling. A
Community Places Grant will be filled out to assist with the cost. Walking
Trail: That the benches and garbage
containers are set up and the trail be opened. 6.3 Residence
of Distinction Award: Three
nominations were received. After a
lengthy discussion a decision was made and the award will be given out at the
General Meeting on March 5th, 2008. 7. Committee
Reports 7.1 Properties:
Hall: The
hall committee will be meeting very soon to discuss the roofing project.
We did meet with Community Places regarding a grant for the roof, some
type of flooring over the concrete, lighting & better drainage around the
building. We currently have approx
$400 in our roofing fund with the possibility of some inclusion through an
insurance claim back in the spring in regards to roof repair & water damage.
We hope to have estimates by next meeting. Theatre: Monthly progress was discussed Camel Park & Signage: Sara needs painting. 7.2 Museum:
Wednesday January 16, the museum committee catered a luncheon for the
Manitoba Nurses Union general meeting, held in the C. E. building. The luncheon
was a great success, with thanks to all those who volunteered in the
preparation, serving and clean up. We are looking into replacing the windows in
the museum. Community places were
out to take a look. 7.3 Business
and Industry: Monthly progress was discussed 7.4
Economic Development Officer:
Christmas Lighting contest winners:
1st place: Grace Olsen, 2nd place: (a tie) Bob
& Olivia Jewsbury, Alison Davidson
& Andrew Smith, 3rd place: Fred & Fern Stevens
Parks Route Inc. will be having a booth at the Winter Fair and Glenboro
will be responsible for having a
representative at the booth for 2 days.
The South-West Regional Round Table has finalized their Business
Retention and Expansion Survey for the area.
We would like to thank all the Business’ that participated and if
anyone would like to look over the results, there is a copy at the RM office. 8. Date of Next
Meeting: Feb 27th /08 9. Adjournment:
Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm.
Moray / Rob Carried
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