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

                                                As received Oct 18, 06 Published Oct 24

Minutes of Meeting

Date:           Tuesday, October 10th, 2006
Time:           6:00 PM
Location:   CanadInns, 2100 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg
Present:     Dave Crabb, Pat Dunlop, Gary Dunlop, Jim Neufeld, Daryll
                     Hyslop, Donna Jean Crabb
Regrets:     Gus Wruck, Joe Younge, Bill Russell, Rene Comeault
Guest:         Ken Corbett

1. Call to Order
    The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.

2.Adoption of Agenda
    Daryll Hyslop moved adoption of the Agenda.
    Seconded by Gary Dunlop.                                                                     Carried.

3.Adoption of the Minutes of the meetings of September 2006
    Pat Dunlop moved adoption of the Minutes of September 19th, 2006.
    Seconded by Gary Dunlop.                                                                     Carried.

4. Financial Report -
    Carry forward.

5. Correspondence Sent

6. Correspondence Received

7.Old Business

a) Website -
       No report

b) Water Stewardship Fund -
       No report.

c) Cheque for $5,000 -
       No change.

d) School Taxes-
    Gus will do a talk at the AGM on the taxes. Please let him know if there
     is anything special you would like included.

e) AGM

•   Speakers - Awaiting info from Gus regarding Mr. Hawranik.

•   Program

•   Elections - Pat Dunlop and Dave Crabb will get together regarding
    completing the power point presentation.

• Nomination Committee - Gary Dunlop, Pat Dunlop and Donna Jean
   Crabb will be the nominating committee. Gary Dunlop will present the
   names at the AGM.

• Supplies - Pat Dunlop and Dave Crabb will review supplies.
    It was suggested that we obtain brochures for Cox Morris to have on
    hand for the meeting. Concern was expressed about our insurance
    coverage. Pat Dunlop will obtain copies of the brochures and will ask
     for a copy of the insurance policy. If possible someone from Cox
    Morris should attend the meeting and explain the policy.

•   Door Prize - Donna Jean Crabb will pick up a gift certificate ($30.00) Pat
    Dunlop will call Shirley Nixon to see if she has the Road Runner Gift
    Certificate from last year and the two prints for door prizes as well as
    the voting cards.

8.New Business

Meeting dates for 2007 - Moved by Jim Neufeld seconded by Daryll Hyslop that the following Tuesdays will be the meeting dates for 2007. -
January 16th, February20th, March 20th, April 17th, May 15th, June 19th, July17th, August 21st, September 18th, October 9th, November 20th.
In our search for a possible new meeting place, it was suggested that we look into the Medicine Rock in St. Francis.


9.Directors' Reports

Daryll Hyslop -
• His area has been quiet.
• He notes that there has been interest from new associations in joining
   MACO.
• Daryll said that he has enjoyed the last 4 years and wishes everyone on
the board and future boards the best. In his position as Membership
director and attending many association annual general meetings, he
notes that all look to MACO for information and assistance. They have
been worth attending and suggests that members should attend
whenever possible. He thanked everyone.

Dave Crabb -
• The bears appear to be moving on. Raccoons are back. Boats and
   water system have been taken out.
• Lots of help this year in removing the water system.
• Fire and ambulance are upset about signage in the area. Although it
    has been promised for a long time they have only one sign at the
    entrance that is about 10" square. There is concern that people are at
    risk due to this lack of signage.

Donna Jean Crabb -
         No report

Gary Dunlop -
• Population is own.
• The last personal watercraft was out last weekend.

Pat Dunlop -
       No report.

Ken Corbett -
• The summer population has dwindled.
• Boats are out except for hunters.
• There is a new sign advertising the opening up new area.
• They are working hard on member's campaign for municipal election.
• After this election there may be a need for a change in wards.
• The new golf course is looking great.
• They will be lobbying for a new aeration system at the beach.
   Sifton area is "dry".
• A 14000 sq foot building is being built as a convention centre and they
   will need a liquor licence. This is being worked on.

Jim Neufeld -
• Clearwater Lake Annual General Meeting minutes are posted on the
   website.
• There is marked disinterest in joining the association as directors.
• They passed a motion to pay town for fire services. Cost of $50/cottage \
   is to be collected by Parks and paid to the town.
• They have street signs up but not individual.
• They are looking into Canada Post putting up mailboxes. One-third of
   the 355 residents live permanently at the lake. They are unable to rent
   postal boxes in town if they do not reside in town.
• They want to add snow removal to service fee however summer
   residents are not interested.
• The Stakeholders Committee is to search for a consultant to building
   new fee structure. There is a two-day meeting scheduled to review
   applicants.
• The airport has been turned over to the town. There is a
    proposal to lease/build on the lakefront.

10.Date of Next Meeting -.
       Tuesday, November 21st, 2006

11.Meeting Adjourned
      Pat Dunlop moved the meeting be adjourned at 7:45 pm