P.A.N.P. Cottage Owners' Association Inc.

1. Opening Remarks:

The Chairman introduced the Directors of the Association present at the meeting, being Audrey MacKenzie, Al Ross and Les Cooper. The three Directors not present were Dave King, Barry Chapman and Grit McCreath, each of whom sent their regrets.

Rod Blair, the new Park Superintendent, was also introduced to the meeting.

The Chairman noted that today's Annual General Meeting attendance was down from the last few years, however, membership in the Association for 2002/2003 was significantly higher than in past years.

2. Waiver of Appointment of Auditor for the 2003 Fiscal Year:

Moved by Joni MacKay

Seconded by Doreen Kerby

That the P.A.N.P. Cottage Owners Association Inc. dispense with the appointment of an auditor for the 2003 fiscal year of the Corporation.

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3. Appointment of Accountant for the 2003 Fiscal Year:

Moved by Joni MacKay

Seconded by Barb Wouters

That the P.A.N.P. Cottage Owners Association Inc. appoint Bill MacKenzie, Chartered Accountant, to prepare the Corporation's Statement of Receipts and Disbursements and Balance Sheet for the 2003 fiscal year of the Corporation.

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4. Approval of Minutes of July 2002 AGM:

Moved by Tom Quinn

Seconded by Mona Finlayson

That the minutes of the 2002 Annual General Meeting of the Corporation, in the form presented to this Annual General Meeting, be and the same are hereby approved and adopted.

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5. Presentation and Adoption of Financial Information

Moved by Barb Wouters

Seconded by Tom Quinn

That the Financial Statements for the last fiscal year of the Corporation, in the form presented to this Annual General Meeting, be and the same are hereby approved and adopted.

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6. Nomination and Election of Directors

The floor was opened to receive nominations and the following nominations to the Board were received:

Les Cooper nominated Al Ross
Al Ross nominated Jim Kerby
Mona Finlayson nominated Grit McCreath
Audrey MacKenzie nominated Barb Wouters
Barb Wouters nominated Audrey MacKenzie
Doreen Kerby nominated Les Cooper
Brian Robertson nominated Dave King
Joni MacKay nominated Barry Chapman
Jim Kerby nominated Joni MacKay

On motion duly made and seconded, nominations closed. Thereafter, it was Moved by Davis Morrison and Seconded by Joni MacKay:

That the following persons be elected Directors of the P.A.N.P. Cottage Owners Association Inc. to hold office until the next Annual General Meeting of the Corporation or until their successors may be elected:

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7. Discussion with Rod Blair, P.A.N.P. Superintendent

Superintendent Rod Blair was again introduced and welcomed. Mr. Blair stated that the big issue when he arrived at P.A.N.P. was the Spruce Bud Worm problem which has now been decided. With regard to the Waskesiu Vegetation Management Plan, the Superintendent stated that he wanted the Community to take the lead in that matter and not Parks Canada. To help “kick off” the plan, there will be an Arbour Day on September 1, 2003.

Mr. Blair advised that a consultant will be holding meetings during the 3rd week in August to help determine appropriate water levels in Waskesiu and what can be done about the Waskesiu River. The Superintendent stated that work had been done on the Marina boat launch area, and also advised that the Marina may have to have a major clean up due to contamination (with the possibility that a new Marina may have to be built). Mr. Blair advised that there would be no more road work undertaken this year, and there would not be any capital available for that purpose for at least the next year. Mr. Blair advised that he was trying to get revenue from another source for the Park and that he was looking into the possibility of keeping all the Park rent derived from Waskesiu for use in the Park (as now the rent goes to the federal government's General Revenue Account).

Questions and Answer Period:

Doreen Kerby asked who maintains the Park Trails, as she felt they were deteriorating. Mr. Blair advised that there are over 100 kilometers of trails to maintain and the same small crew is also responsible for Park clean up. Just not enough staff.

Edith Quinn and Mona Finlayson queried about dog problems in the Park. Mr. Blair advised that he would look into the issues and bring the matter up at the Park’s Annual General Meeting.

Following further discussions, the President thanked Rod Blair for attending the Meeting.

8. Update – Spruce Bud Worm Situation

Jim Kerby thanked, among others, Herve Langlois, Wayne Simpson, Don Ravis and Brian Robertson for all of their efforts aimed at resolving the Spruce Bud Worm issue. He then introduced Herve Langlois, who gave a brief update on the Spruce Bud Worm problem.

Herve Langlois urged all Association members present to promptly pay the $150.00 donation, in full, this week, if they had not yet paid, and advised that a charitable receipt would be issued by WTESI. Mr. Langlois stated that the Spruce Bud Worm issue was a great “coming together” for our community and he thanked our Association and other Waskesiu and area organizations for their efforts and monetary contributions.

The bulk of the monies previously raised, $26,000.00 was paid towards the environmental assessment bill of $86,000.00, with Parks Canada paying $40,000.00. The total cost of the three year spraying itself will be approximately $180,000.00. Parks Canada will pay 1/3 (or $60,000.00), the Lobstick Golf Club Inc. will pay $40,000.00 and the community will have to raise approximately $80,000.00. The sum of $40,000.00 has now been collected. Mr. Langlois stated that it is 95% sure that spraying will have to be done again next spring. It is hoped that 90% of the trees will be saved.

The President thanked Herve Langlois for all of his efforts and for his report.

9. Other Business

Jim Kerby reminded the members of the Park Annual General Meeting on August 2, 2003 and of the Vegetation Management Plan Meeting on August 19, 2003.

Mr. Kerby addressed the meeting about the main points of the Vegetation Management Plan. The President also reported with respect to the Waskesiu Youth Recreation Coordination. This is a pilot project to come up with a strategy. The Coordinator will be surveying businesses and various groups. The funding was obtained through a grant of $2,500.00, a donation from the Cabin Owners Association of $2,000.00, and a donation of $500.00 from the Cottage Owners Association.

The President reported on the potential involvement of our Association with a new “Umbrella Organization”. He stated that the view of our outgoing Board on this concept was twofold:

1. Working with other community organizations in and around Waskesiu has been very good for the Association and the Park; and

2. That it was, at present, premature to have an “Umbrella Organization” in light of the success, and continuing evolution, of the Waskesiu Community Council.

Al Matheson advised the members that there were now over 360 members of the Concerned Park Supporters (“CPS”).

10. Adjournment

Mr. Kerby thanked those present for attending and, asked for a motion to adjourn the 2003 Annual General Meeting of the Association.

There being no further business, it was Moved by David Morrison and Seconded by Al Ross, that the meeting be adjourned.

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Chairman & President – Jim Kerby