CLEARWATER COUNTY TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL GENERAL MEEING
MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
LESLIEVILLE ELKS HALL
1.0 Welcome

1. At 7:05 p.m. President Marianne Cole welcomed all those in attendance.

2.0 Approval of Agenda
2. Jack Leslie moved that we approve the agenda as presented. Ron Schultz seconded. Carried.
3.0 Minutes of the previous Annual Meeting
3. Marianne Cole read 2015 Annual Meeting minutes. Pat Warkentin moved that minutes be approved as recorded. Al Gaetz seconded. Carried.
4.0 Financial Report
4. Marianne Cole read the financial statement of the total of income and expenses for the past year. Marion Schafer moved that the financial statements be accepted as presented. Larry Titford seconded. Carried.
5.0 Business
5.1 Review of the last year’s activities. Some of the highlights from the past year are:

· Taxpayer Survey – CCTA conducted a survey of the importance of county services. The results were passed onto council members.

· The “reveal”. On May 10th 2016 the plan for building new admin buildings was revealed to the public. Previously the county had only mentioned a salt/sand storage facility.

· The wrap on the Western Star. A wrap was purchased on the Western Star informing the public of the county plans for the new buildings.

· There was a public meeting May 30th, 2016 at Dovercourt hall for public input concerning the spending of taxpayer’s money for the new admin buildings. This was very well attended with the overwhelming number of people opposed to the county plans.

· Information page in Western Star on November 2, 2016. Information was published in the newspaper about the increase in taxes for county residents and increases in spending by the county.

** Marianne Cole thanked everyone for the financial and attendance support of CCTA throughout the year.
5.2 Election of Officers

· President – Trish Bingham nominated Marianne Cole. Marlene Brattberg seconded. Laverne Ahlstrom moved nominations cease. Seconded by Jack Leslie. Carried.

· Vice President – Dan Warkentin has agreed to let his name stand. Trish Bingham moved nominations cease. Ron Schultz seconded. Carried.


· Secretary – Trish Bingham nominated Susan Durand. Pat Warkentin seconded. Marlene Brattberg moved nominations cease. Coral Ahlstrom seconded. Carried.

· Treasurer – Pat Butler has agreed to let her name stand. Dan Warkentin moved nominations cease. Ron Shultz seconded. Carried.


· Board Members – Former board members were: Ken Qually, Trish Bingham, Jim Foesier, Helge Nome and Al Gaetz. Pat Butler nominated Larry Titford. Laverne Ahlstrom moved nominations cease. Fred Gerber seconded. A vote was conducted by ballot and the board members selected are: Ken Qually, Trish Bingham, Jim Foesier, Al Gaetz and Larry Titford.
5.3 Selection of Auditor. Ron Shultz moved that Marion Shafer be selected as CCTA auditor. Robert Brattberg seconded. Carried.

6.0 Guest Speaker: MLA Jason Nixon
Jason gave a very informative overview of the Carbon Tax and its effects. He estimates it will cost a family of 4 $1000 per year. It equals a 3% tax on our economy. It will affect the Wild Rose School Division by increasing costs by $300,000. This tax will affect shelters and meals on wheels and is a
tax on charities. Jason explained some of the inner workings of the provincial government and said the NDP government wanted to get over 20 bill passed before Christmas. Bill 6 has been amended but still has serious problems with ¾ of the members of the panel not associated with agriculture. The health minister came to the Rocky hospital but there needs to be a proper assessment of the needs of the community. Jason did a heli tour of the West Country with government members so they could get a clearer picture of the recreation use of the West Country and the pressure on our resources. He then took questions from the floor and answered a variety of questions.

7.0 Next meeting January 12, 2017 @ 7:00pm.

8.0 Adjournment. Motion to adjourn was made by Dan Warkentin @ 9:25 p.m.