Meeting Minutes – October 5, 2022
(Meeting held on Zoom)
Opening
Andrew Robinson (President) welcomed everyone and outlined guidelines
Review of past minutes
Minutes of September meeting were not posted, will be by Robert / Sarah
Tree trimming and hill clearing discussion
Twitter had numerous comments / concerns about work
City has heard complaints / logged issues from residents
Concern work done without care or down to grade
Concern about perception of NENA being against trees with letting the cutting happen and allowing it
Environmental Committee (Jon) to reach out and coordinate with the City for care going forward
Jon / Curtis to coordinate a meeting with City Forestry / Planning to discuss work and include NENA when a date set
Environmental Committee Update / Discussion – Jon (Chair)
Pier 5 – 7 current designs show area as all paving
Currently there are piles of paving stones on site
No feedback or consultation with the public about design
Planning & Traffic Committee Update / Discussion – Herman (Chair)
Design for Jamesville was accepted by the City after discussion behind closed doors, without input or feedback from NENA
Decision to appeal were not sent out as presentation were not in person
Currently there is one appeal from the public, NENA looking to join with that individual, Robert coordinating with the City for contact information
NENA still open and wanting to talk with developer for resolution
NENA reason for appeal are:
Overall building height
Overall amount of green space (places to play / interact)
Street presence
Distance between buildings (Townhomes)
No update regarding James and Burlington development
Financial Update – Curtis (Chair)
No fundraising or expenses recently
Current fees / coordination from Walk the Block o $1,200.00 (signs) & $3,900.00 (refreshments)
Alternate fundraising being done to offset costs (Herman)
NENA not paying invoices only holding / transferring funds
Routine account fee ($3.00) taken from account
Community Engagement Update / Discussion
Minutes to be resent for posting
Eastwood Arena will not have ice this year, Curtis talking with City
Engage Hamilton currently has survey regarding Discovery Centre
With new development should are diversify sporting options from hockey to soccer and basketball
Other Business / Updates
City council voting takes place on October 24, 2022
St Lawrence Church holding Nibbles & Bidds fundraiser the evening of November 4, 2022, contact the Church for tickets
Community food drive takes place on October 15, 2022
Closing
Motion to close meeting (Andrew), seconded (Robert) – approved
Next Meeting
November 2, 2022 at 7:00pm through Zoom