The
Assembly commenced at 10 :00 a.m., in the Municipal Room of Bouchette,
presided by Robert LeSage. Approximately
thirty members were present.
1- WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT
The President welcomed everyone present and mentioned
that two positions for directors are vacant on the Board of Directors. He thanked our volunteers for their work on
the Association, reminded everyone of the importance of using phosphate-free
products and mentioned that the shoreline regulations are still in force and
must be respected. He mentioned that the coffee and dougnuts were ordered from
Tim Horton’s of Maniwaki at a 50% discount.
2- ADOPTION
OF AGENDA
It was proposed by Joseph Charette, and seconded by Henri
Facette, that the agenda be adopted.
3- ADOPTION
OF MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2012
Pierre
Parisien proposed the adoption of the Minutes which was seconded by Pierre
Martin.
4- PRESENTATION
OF A COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE TO MICHAEL LUKYNIUK
As suggested at the annual assembly last year, the President presented
a commemorative plaque to Michael Lukyniuk, in thanks for his work for the
Association, and in particular on the stabilization of the water level.
5- FINANCIAL
REPORT FROM TREASURER JACQUES CYR
Jacques Cyr presented his financial report.
Mrs Aline Charrette proposed the adoption of the
document which was seconded by Jerry Swingle.
The Treasurer added that he had written
confirmation from the Financial Auditor that the report on the finances were in
order.
6- ELECTIONS
The President explained that he was leaving his post
as President, and he asked whether any present members of the Board wished to
stand for election. Only Jacques Cyr and Richard Ducharme said they would be
interested. This item was postponed until later in the meeting.
7- ANNUAL
WATER TESTS BY THE ASSOCIATION
The President explained that the first series of tests
in September 2012 ended in bad results which is why it was decided to perform a
second series of tests a few weeks later.The Board decided that from now on, tests would be
done in mid-June instead of August since it is more useful to know the
conditions for swimming at the beginning of summer and not at the end. The
results of the tests done by Suzanne and James on June 16 were excellent. The President added that further tests will
be done in August to compare with previous years.
8- TESTS
BY THE RÉSEAU DE SURVEILLANCE VOLONTAIRE DES LACS (RSVL)
This is the 3rd year that the Association has
participated in this program at a cost of $540.
The President informed everyone that Ste-Thérèse responded to our
request for aid and sent us a cheque for $250, and Bouchette sent a cheque for
$270.Suzanne and James have already started taking sample
tests, and James informs us that his daughter, Jennifer, is also participating
as a volunteer with them. The President added that the results in 2012 were
very good, and that our lake is considered once again to be oligotropic by the
Department (MDDEP).
9- STABILIZATION
OF WATER LEVELS
Michael read from his report which attests that the
water level is much higher this year than it has been in the past.
10- ADOPTION
OF RULES FOR THE ASSOCIATION
The President thanked the members of the Rules Committee: Lise Lépine,
Michael Lukyniuk and Jean Leduc, and mentioned that Duncan Hill suggested changes and additions which the
Board of Directors was in agreement with.
It was proposed by Pierre Parisien, and seconded by Bernard Marois, that
these changes be adopted.
After
a discussion on the draft rules, a counter-proposal was made to return the
draft rules to committee for further study; it was proposed by Jean Leduc, and rejected. After a show-of-hands vote, it was proposed
by Joseph Charette, and seconded by Pierre Martin, that the draft document be
adopted with the following changes:
3.1 c) will read as follows: An Agenda is prepared by the President and distributed with the notice
convening the meeting.
3.1 f) will read as follows: The quorum consists of twenty
(20) members in good
standing.
Mr. Jean Leduc requested to record his dissidence on
the adoption of the rules.
11- ECO-ACTION PROGRAM OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
The President said that last summer he met the mayors
of Bouchette and Ste-Thérèse to act as partners in a request for a grant under
the Eco-Action Program of the Federal Government. Its a program which in
general helps to conserve water resources. The purpose was to build retention
basins around the lake to catch runoff from the road. Unfortunately, the
muncipalities weren’t interested in this opportunity.
12- LOCATION FOR FUTURE MEETINGS OF THE ANNUAL
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The President mentioned that the rental fees for the
room at the Ste-Thérèse school was now $100 plus taxes, and it was necessary to
have civil insurance. After consultations, it was decided to hold the annual
assemblies at the Bouchette municipal room.
13- FEES
FOR FISHING PERMITS FOR RESIDENTS OUTSIDE QUEBEC
Following the request of some cottagers, the President
mentioned that last year he sent a letter to the Minister of Natural Resources
asking that the fees for fishing permits be reduced for residents outside
Quebec. Not having received any response, another letter was sent in May and he
simply got a letter of acknowledgement. This file is to be followed.
14- PAVING
OF MONTÉE DES 31 MILLES ROAD
The mayor of Bouchette informed the President that the
Monté 31 Milles Road will be paved this summer over a distance of 2.5 km.
15- RENEWAL
OF FINANCIAL AUDITOR’S MANDATE
Jean-Paul Paquin proposed his services to fill this
position. The nomination was adopted on a motion proposed by Pierre
Parisien, and seconded by André Patry.
16- MUNICIPAL
ELECTIONS ON SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2013
The President raised the following matters for the
attention of all :
-
Seasonal
residents must register on the electoral list to vote.
-
It’s possible to
vote by correspondence and you should take advantage of this opportunity.
17- VARIA
A) MOTOMARINES
Some members complained that sea-doos travel too close
to docks and the shoreline. Since the municipalities do not have jursidiction over
this matter, it was suggested that people raise everyone’s awareness of this
problem, or to phone the Quebec police – the Sûreté du Québec.
B) BOAT CLEANING STATIONS
André Patry mentioned that some work has already
begun and the necessary budget to complete the project should be voted on this
autumn. The station will be located near the fire station. Once the cleaning station is operational, the
Association could raise the awareness of boat owners to the need to clean
boats.
C) ANAYSIS OF OXYGENE LEVELS
UNDERWATER (the characterization study)
André Patry mentioned that the level of oxygene
underwater has been tested as normal. Further tests will be done in August 2013
in collaboration with the ABV des 7 (Agency of 7 watersheds).
D) ÉLECTIONS
The President wished to return to this item, since it
would be regretable if the Association dissolved. He insisted that some people
should volunteer to be part of the Board of Directors. After many comments, it was
proposed that a special assembly be convened in May 2014 to solely discuss the
elections, and the future of the Association. In the interval, the Board will
be composed of: Robert LeSage, President, Jacques Cyr, Treasurer, Margo Émond, Bruno Paul, Richard Ducharme, Jean-Paul Paquin et
Jean Leduc, Directors. Until May, the
Board will only address essential files, such as the water tests.It was proposed by André Patry, and seconded by Joseph
Charrette, that this proposition and these nominations be adopted.Consequently, the resolution on Item 15 – the
Financial Auditor – was modified to read as follows:It was proposed by Jean Leduc,
and seconded by Brigitte Bourgeois,
that Mrs Constance Leduc be
renamed to the position of Financial Auditor for the fiscal year of 2013-2014.
18- QUESTION
PERIOD
No further questions were asked.
19- ADJOURNMENT
OF THE ASSEMBLY
At 1 :00 p.m., the adjournment of the
Assembly was proposed by Brigitte Bourgeois, and seconded by Pierre Parisien.
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