MANITOBA ASSOCIATION OF COTTAGE OWNERS INC.
P.O. Box 281, Station Main, Winnipeg, MB, R3G 2G9
As received Oct, 18, 06 Published Oct 22, 06

Minutes of Meeting

Date:             Tuesday, July 18th, 2006
Time:             6:00 PM
Location:     CanadInns, 2100 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg
Present:       Dave Crabb, Gus Wruck, Pat Dunlop, Gary Dunlop, Bill
                       Russell, Joe Younge, Daryll Hyslop
Regrets:       Rene Comeault, Donna Jean Crabb, Jim Neufeld

1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:20 p.m.

2.Adoption of Agenda
Daryll Hyslop moved adoption of the Agenda with additions. Seconded by Bill Russell. Carried.

3.Adoption of the Minutes of the meetings of May and June 2006

Gus Wruck moved adoption of the Minutes of May 16th, 2006 with spelling corrections. Seconded by Gary Dunlop. Carried. Joe Younge moved adoption of the Minutes of June 20th, 2006 as corrected. Seconded by Bill Russell.                                                                                                      Carried.

4.Financial Report - Bill Russell
Bill Russell provided a Financial Report reflecting a total in the Superior Savings Account of $7,162.96, balance forward $873.79, association membership fees $150.00, no expenses, Total Balance as of July 15, 2006 $8,186.75. A new member is River's Edge. Bill and Daryll Hyslop attended a meeting there. Bill moved adoption of the financial report. Seconded by Gus Wruck.                                                                                                      Carried.

5.Correspondence Sent
   AGM reservation request sent. Dave Crabb will follow up for
   confirmation.

6.Correspondence Received
• Granite Hills.
   Dave Crabb read an email from to Conservation from Jake Kwakernaak
   regarding a golf course. Daryll advised that there have been 3
   subsequent major storms since that date which would increase
   problems. Drain pipes drain into the lake. Gus suggested we check into
   golf course regulations. Joe advised that environmental permits were
   required for the course at Oak Lake. To be carried over. Bill will ask
   Joe to let us know about any response from Conservation.

• Cox Morris - Liability issue was discussed regarding the insurance.

• Heidi Ha mm - Pat Dunlop advised of email from mf1. Pat telephoned
   her and asked for a sample ad etc. North received yet. Pat to follow up.

• Free Press bill - Bill Russell received. There was no deduction as
   promised regarding non-profit organization. $448.63 includes past due
   charges. Dave Crabb to contact them for appropriate adjustment.

7.Old Business
a)   Workshop Seminar -
       Funding

b) MACO Website -
     The website was down for a few days but is up again.

c) Cheque for $5,000.00
     - To be carried forward.

e) School Taxes -
     Bill Russell read a draft letter regarding school taxes
     from Jake Kwakernaak.

f) Pelican Lake -
    Pat has the phone number. Carry over.

g) Tembec -
      Dave circulated the package received from Tembec.

h) AGM
     - Dave to follow up regarding speakers.

8. New Business

a)   Newsletter -
      Pat asked for information to be included in the Newsletter.

9.Directors' Reports

Gus Wruck -
• Newsletter done and included pictures of ATV damage. A Keep Off sign
   was posted on poles in area.

Dave Crabb -
• Balsam Bay area seems to be growing in popularity. Potluck coming up
   this weekend.

Daryll Hyslop -

• Reported on membership. 23 associations paid for a total of 1364
   members plus 4 individual memberships - 1368 final total.

• RM of Alexander elections coming and the Reeve and several
counselors are standing down.

• Association doing well.

• Picnic will be held on the August long weekend.

Bill Russell -
• Area plagued with boat launching. Wants to attend a meeting in hopes
   of getting developers responsible for launches.

• Annual picnic in August. Horse races - prize money, half to association
   and half to horse owner.

Gary Dunlop -
• Advised of the AGM held on July 8th. The beacon is still on hold.

Joe Younge -
• Oak Lake/Pelican Lake - consultant study of potential of aeration for fish
   has finished proposal but Joe has been away so hasn't seen. Meeting
   next week regarding proposal. AGM meeting and picnic held while he
   was away.

10.Date of Next Meeting -
• Tuesday, September 19th, 2006
• Tuesday, October 10th, 2006
• Tuesday November 21st, 2006

11.Meeting Adjourned
Bill Russell moved the meeting be adjourned at 8:24 PM