Waterstone Neighbourhood Association March 21, 2011

1. Waterstone Neighbourhood AssociationMarch 21, 2011 Wallace Lucas Community Centre waterstonevillage.ca

2. Waterstone Neighbourhood Association Welcome to the 5th Annual AGM • Please Sign in • Housekeeping Items • Location of Exits • Washrooms • Presentation • Public participation / New Business

3. Agenda • Introductions • Association Mandate • Accomplishments 2010 • HRM Burn Bylaw • Area Rate Update • Watershed Issues • Covenants • WNA Bylaw Amendments • Event Schedule 2011 • Park Committee Report • Park Usage • Financial Report • Margeson Drive / 101 Interchange Update • Greater Hammonds Plains Communities Association • Election of Board Members • Public Participation

4. Executive Board • Chair: Nick Antoft • Vice Chair: Julian Young • Secretary: Marie-Helene Forget • Treasurer: Jenifer Tsang

5. Board Members • Dwayne Blanchard • Steve Guswell • Greg Burke • Dave Whiting • Heather Otto • Mike Evans • Kevin Smith • Kelvin Dion • Councillor Brad Johns • Ex-officio member

6. Introductions MLA Mat Whynot Upper Sackville / Hammonds Plains Councilor Brad Johns District 19 Middle and Upper Sackville / Lucasville Walter Regan Sackville Rivers Association

7. Waterstone Neighbourhood Association The Waterstone Neighbourhood Association is a not-for-profit organization which exists to further the interests of the residents of Waterstone and its surrounding area. Its primary focus is parkland as well as community development.

8. Waterstone Neighbourhood Association • Volunteer group that furthers the common interests of our community • We work hard to make our community a better place to live

9. Accomplishments 2010 • Community events: • Ditch cleanup • Community BBQ and party • Yard sale • Skating party February 2011

10. Accomplishments 2010 cont. • Annual Ditch Clean-up • More than 40 bags of garbage, tires, old propane tanks, construction debris etc. • Everybody could do their bit by keeping their frontage clean!!!!

11. HRM Burning Bylaw • Has been revised fall 2010 • Waterstone is now in the no permit zone • What does that mean? • We can burn brush provided that we do it safely Go to www.halifax.ca

12. Area Rate Update • $75 / home per year for 3 years. Will be in place for 3 years starting 2009 • 2011 is the final year for this area rate Funds will be used only to fund park projects within our community

13. Watershed Issues • What goes on the land, goes in the lakes • Excessive use of fertilizers impacts lake water quality • Soaps, erosion, contaminants all wind up in the lakes • Improper Septic Field Maintenance • Bulk septic tank pricing Spring 2011 • Dog Poop - clean up after your pets!!!

14. Watershed Issues • Atlantic Salmon has been deemed an endangered species in our watershed

15. Waterstone Covenants • Attached to all deeds in this subdivision by Grantor Armco Communities • Meant to maintain integrity of the neighbourhood • Establishes a list of permitted and prohibited activities

16. Waterstone Covenants • All structures that require a HRM permit must be submitted to Armco for written approval (e.g.: Houses, garages, sheds) • See ARMCO Website • www.armcocommunities.com/waterstone.pdf • See Waterstone Village Website • waterstonevillage.ca/covenants.asp

17. WNA Bylaw Amendments • Currently there are no proposed Association Bylaw Amendments

18. Event Schedule 2011 • Bottle Drive: • April 23th • Ditch Cleanup • May 7th • Rain Date May 14th • Community BBQ • Sept 10th • Rain Date Sept 17th • Yard Sales • Spring / Fall TBA

19. Parks Committee • Community Survey completed Winter 2011 • Survey Results and Action Plan

20. How satisfied are you with the existing recreational areas in the subdivision Count = 89Mean = 2.674

21. How interested are you in the development of new areas for recreation Count = 89 Mean = 3.820

22. How likely is it that you will use park areas in your own community Count = 89 Mean = 3.787

23. Which Park to Develop Demographics

24. Millstone Park Waterstone Park Westpoint Park

25. Millstone Activities

26. Waterstone Activities

27. Westpoint Activities Highest Average Response

28. With the development of the district park potentially 10-15 years away, would you like to see community resources committed to developing the Waterstone Park now? Random Comments Yes - But only for those activities that can be delivered relatively quickly and on budget. Yes - upgrade/add to existing equipment, and increase space into existing woodland. No - Depending on the demographics of the area, is the highest usage of such a park now or 10-15 years in the future? Don't spend now for little usage if we have to pay again in the future Yes - My child will be grown by the time it's finished. 10-15 years is way too long. No - I would like to see a boat launch so all tax payers can use our natural resources No - From our perspective Waterstone Park is under utilized as it is. Yes - in a limited fashion - don not build soccer/ball diamonds etc. But reasonable expansion of existing equipment makes sense.

29. From a recreational perspective, what would make this community an ideal place to live? Random Comments I like the public access to Webber Lake Walking/Dog/Jogging trails Sidewalks. Speed Enforcement Recreation for everyone. Not limiting the development to a single age group These ideas are great but I very rarely see the current playareas being used. Maybe the need is not as great as the association thinks Linking the parks by bike lanes/walking paths. Create facilities that don't create conflicts with existing uses. Better signage do's/don’ts, tips for use to create Nature & Bike Trails to fit "Green" Approach Minor enhancements to allow for best use of existing space - Connect Millstone-Waterstone walking trail. Encourage inter-connection within neighbourhood More things to do for families

30. Are there any suggestions on park usage that you DO NOT support? If yes, what are some reasons for this? Random Comments Concerns with non-motor bike and nature trials brings access to private home owner's properties for undesirables as to theft. However for trials 9/10. How to prevent theft? Dog run - cleanliness would be a problem as when walking there is feces on the side of the road Tennis Court as this is individual and would not get use from whole community We as a community spend time and money developing Westpoint Lake access. Yet most if not 90% of usage are not from our Neighbourhood Any activities that increase intensity of lake activities (IE. Public boat launch). There is lake access by residents for residents of Waterstone. We don't need to Horseshoe pit - seems a little silly.

31. Do you have any additional suggestions or comments? Random Comments Public access to Webber lake is a good idea Millstone Park - Walkway to Waterstone -- Facilities should be considered for young and older children to provide recreation opportunities close to home -- Facilities that we develop/pay for should be targeted for our residents and not worry about other's usage. We should look at Webber Lake access (currently none) it is a calmer lake for canoe/kayak use for kids etc. Operating cots need to be considered (eg. Maintenance costs) One is to assume that we buy and build here to be close to nature in a rural setting. Close to services, safe to raise our children, keeping it reasonably quiet would not be too much to expect. Hopefully the association is considering parks in the new part of the subdivision as well

32. Path to Millstone • Planned as a Part of the Subdivision process

33. Parks By-law P-600 • Parks are Posted to Prohibit Motor Vehicles • ATVs, Snowmobiles etc. are not Permitted • Parks are meant for people • No open fires • Parks are ALL Posted as Dog on Leash Areas • Please Pick After Your Pets

34. Financial Position February 2011 Bank Balance: $ 4088.34 Petty Cash: 422.75 HRM Area Rate: 25,985.56 Total: $ 30,496.65

35. Waterstone Neighbourhood Association Total Revenue 2010 REVENUE: Bar-B-Q Fundraising $ 800.53 Sign Rental ($30 still owed) 90.00 Bottle Exchange 245.80 Left over pop sales 45.50 Area Rate 14,175.00 TOTAL: $15,356.83

36. Waterstone Neighbourhood Association Total Expenses 2010 EXPENSES: Westpoint Park (topsoil/sod 2009) $ 12,708.21 Meetings/refreshments 41.77 Website Hosting (5 years) 333.09 Rental space for AGM 30.00 Registry of Joint Stocks 28.03 Bar-B-Q 318.13 TOTAL: $ 13,459.23

37. Waterstone BBQ 2010 • Revenue……………………… $1303.90 • Expenses…………………….. 465.22 • Profit………………………….$ 838.68 • Donated: Food and bouncy castle. Compared to 2009: less profit due to fewer cash donations (Provincial) and more money spent on prizes.

38. HRM Area Rate 2010/11 Surplus from 09/10 $11,810.56 Revenue 10/11 14,175.00 Balance $ 25,985.56

39. Margeson Drive Update • Extensive Community Consultation Process Completed Fall 2009 • A Presentation was Made to North West Community Council February 26, 2010 • Association is working with HRM to create a workable solution

40. Margeson Drive • Is there value in creating a ‘Traffic Button’ at the intersection of Stonewick Cross / Margeson Drive? • Is there value in upgrading the Hefler side road?

41. Greater Hammonds Plains Communities Association • New Organization to further the greater communities’ interests • Board has recommended the participation of our association in the GHPCA

42. Election of Board Members • Nominations (hold and close) • Secretary • Members at large (max 10) Currently require 6 Confirm all Board Members one at a time • Election by show of hands

43. Waterstone Neighbourhood Association • Public Participation • New Business

44. Waterstone Neighbourhood Association Thank you for Attending Any Questions?????? waterstonevillage.ca Email: chair @waterstonevillage.ca