CENTRAL FREDERICK NEIGHBOURHOOD

Brenda Davis-Loker David Hight

Aura Hertzog Paul Eichhorn

George Klemetsch

The meeting was brought to order at 7:15 p.m. George moved that the minutes from the previous meeting of May 22^nd be accepted as read. This was seconded by Aura.

Paul gave the keys to the Weber Park shed to Diane.

George and/or David will attend the Neighbourhood Summit to be held Weds. Nov. 14^th at Rockway Golf Course. Diane and George will attend the meeting regarding tri-plexes, held at City Hall Conestoga Room, Weds. September 19^th at 7:00 p.m.

The City of Kitchener has opened the topic of “Number of City Councilors” for public discussion. CFNA has maintained that we do not have enough Councilors for the size of our city. Our group is hopeful that downtown representation will re-instated.

CFNA Constitution

The inception of the DCC along with the fact that we do not have an Executive President this year has sparked long awaited discussion regarding the nature of our constitution. The final decisions regarding changes are tabled for the AGM in 2008. It appears that there are two main categories of involvement in our CFNA: programming/recreational and civic/political. Paul’s outline of a two-fold and somewhat altered CFNA is timely. The details are attached. : the proposed creation of the CF Action Coalition that would operate separately from the C. of K. One fact that we cannot deny is that we do not have enough interested neighbours (volunteers) to allow a new group to become active.

George makes the observation…”we have done a lot (in terms of volunteer hours) with little results of actual accomplishments”. Diane feels that the neighbours do not notice CFNA in the neighbourhood because our accomplishments are not visible enough. Diane would like to see the group focus on initiative that would be noticeable to all and ultimately become an event worthy of a celebration…perhaps with Weber Park.

Weber Park

Diane continues to voice her idea that we need an initiative and that we have studied the situation long enough. Diane will explore the costs/availability/feasibility of installing a series of benches along the perimeter (between each mature tree) in Weber Park. Aura will report back about a program called “Opportunities Waterloo” that involves weekly grocery markets of local items that could be set up in the park. Another suggested initiative is to landscape the park at Frederick and Edna. The City could fund this, as it would become the wonderful gateway to the downtown via the expressway. Diane will attend a Parent’s Council meeting at Suddaby and see if there is interest in our other suggested initiative of moving the playground. Grace will provide Diane with the name of our Park Rep. from C. of K. It is decided that we will vote on a selected initiative for Weber Park at our next meeting to be held in October.

Newsletter

We will continue to have the city print our Newsletter at the print shop. As well, Penny at the DCC will do the layout. It is decided that we will have “Neighbourhood News” as needed and in the format required at the time as well as the number of pages. Aura will be the person who receives and delivers to Penny the content of any issues of Neighbourhood News.

Treasurer’s Report

George reports that there are no changes in our financial situation since the last meeting. We have sold two more “Treasure Books” from the counter at the DCC for $20.00 each.

Facilitator’s Report

There is a 24-page insert that will be delivered to CFNA residents along with the upcoming issue of Neighbourhood News. There are 8-10 new programs. The fall registration begins on September 11. Grace also worked on a much-needed Orientation Manual For Volunteers over the summer.

Meeting Adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Diane Koebel.