MANITOBA ASSOCIATION OF COTTAGE OWNERS
P. O. Box 281, Station Main, Winnipeg, R3G 2G9

Minutes of Meeting

Date:                       Tuesday March 15, 2005
Time                        6:00 PM
Location:               Garden City CanadInn, 2100 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg
Present:                 Dave Crabb, Doug Neal, Pat Dunlop, Gary Dunlop, Jim
                                  Neufeld, Bill Russell, Lindy Clubb, Shirley Nixon, Lorraine
                                  Neal

Regrets:                  Rene Comeault, Daryll Hyslop, Joe Younge

1. Call to Order
                                 President Neal called the meeting to order at 6:25 PM

2. Adoption of Agenda
                                 Moved by Jim Neufeld, seconded by Lorraine Neal that the
                                 agenda is adopted.                                      Motion Carried.

3. Adoption of Minutes of previous meeting of February 15, 2005
                                 Moved by Dave Crabb, seconded by Gary Dunlop that the
                                 minutes of the previous meeting of February 15th, 2005 are
                                 adopted as presented.                                    Motion carried.

4. Treasurer's Report
Bill Russell reported
                                  Chequing Account Balance as of January 15th, 2005 was
                                  $1335.75
                                  Superior Savings Account balance $2051.71
                                  Payment from Sunrise Beach$   30.00
                                  Paid re Lake Winnipeg Consortium$ 200.00
                                  Total balance as of March 15, 2005 report $3217.46
                                  In addition to the above balance Bill advised payment
                                  received from Still Cove ( 68 members)

            Bill moved adoption of the report, seconded by Gary Dunlop.
                                                                                                            Carried.

5. Correspondence sent
(a)         Letter sent to Minister Ashton

(b)         Letter to Gordon Jones reviewed. Minor changes/additions
              suggested. It was also suggested that MACO contact additional
              corporate sponsors (Tembeck, DF0, Hydro, Minister Ashton, Wolseley
              Mechanical) for funding.

6.Correspondence received

(a)        Manitoba Real Estate Board Petition
             Doug to contact them and advise that the wording in the petition
             requires change for MACO support as well as there should be a name
             for this group.

6. Old Business

b) Workshop/seminar planning
             Doug Neal advised that the hotel as well as other places checked are
             booked for the proposed September date.
Shirley Nixon moved
             that the date for the seminar be moved to April 2006 and that a check
             be made for any conflicting events. Seconded by Gary Dunlop.
                                                                                                           Motion carried.

             Doug will contact Dr. Lawson to ensure he is available at that time and
             he will check date with CanadInn.

c) Report on education funding
        (See correspondence sent)

d) Planning 2005 AGM
        It was decided that we should bring ideas for speaker and format for the
        AGM to the next meeting.

e) Lake Winnipeg Consortium
        Mr. A. Christopherson contacted Doug to thank MACO for the donation.
        MACO will go on their letterhead and a representative from MACO will be
        invited to attend their AGM. There is a problem with their vessel at this
        time but it is hoped that it will be in the water this year and we would be
        invited on a trip. MACO should receive a letter of thanks soon.

7. New Business

(a) Rewording Application for Membership
       Lorraine Neal moved to change Membership Application by deleting intro,
       moving footnote to the top and note to advise of executive changes.
       Seconded by Lindy Clubb.

(b) Mr. Fitzmaurice (Manitoba Hydro) advised that there is a large
      development in the Shellmouth Dam area. The developers wish to
      promote their development. Doug Neal attended the March 9th meeting
      with Ken Avery Chair of Grand Beach and Area Development Association;
      Ed Gunning, Councillor St. Clements and Don Schmidt, Councillor
      Alexander and Mr. Fitzmaurice, Manitoba Hydro. Hydro will be keeping
      one person in Grand Marais.

8. Directors Reports

Dave Crabb No report.

Gary and Pat Dunlop No report.

Bill Russell
          Provided list of associations who have not paid since end of 2003. Bill
          advised Cottager publication payments are due for MACO executive.
          Lindy Clubb will follow up with her cottage association regarding
          submitting payment or will purchase individual membership.

Lindy Clubb No report

Jim Neufeld
          Reported on correspondence with Mike Beck in BC re excessive
          taxation of cottages in BC. 4% land and buildings from $400 - $500 up
          to   $4,000. Most are on crown lands. He met with mid level government
          in February. Changes will continue. Only alternative may be courts.
          Coalition and Minister Struthers met on the 28th. Coalition feels this
          should continue. If changes, changes should be gradual. It is hoped to
          keep cottage lots within blue-collar worker's ability to buy.   Clearwater
          AGM is first Monday in July.

Shirley Nixon
          Shirley advised that the Canadian Subsidy Directory for 2005 now
          available.

Lorraine and Doug Neal No report

9. Adjournment
On a motion by Gary Dunlop the meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM

10. Next meeting
Next regular meeting on Tuesday, April 19th, 2005 at Garden City CanadInn