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

Minutes of Meeting

Date:                     Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
Time:                    6:00 PM
Location:             CanadInns, 2100 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg
Present:               Dave Crabb, Pat Dunlop, Gary Dunlop, Gus Wruck, Marian Jones, Bill Russell,
                               Shirley Nixon, Ken Corbett,
Guests:                Larry Baker, Dan Lester, Mo Tipples, Carole Corbett
Regrets:              Jim Neufeld, Donna Jean Crabb, Rene Comeault, Lorne Britton

Introduction - Dan Lester of Belair was introduced. He told the group about himself.

1.Call to Order
    The meeting was called to order at 6:11 p.m.

2.Adoption of Agenda
    Pat Dunlop moved adoption of the Agenda with additions. Seconded by Gus Wruck. Carried.

3.Adoption of the Minutes
     -Pat Dunlop moved adoption of the Minutes of August 21st, 2007.
       Seconded by Bill Russell. Carried. It was noted that Gordon Jones of Conservation has now retired.

4.Financial Report -
               Gary Dunlop moved adoption of the financial report presented with date correction. Seconded by Bill
               Russell. Carried.

5.Correspondence Received
                 Fisheries Letter - From Fisheries & Oceans regarding the Carmine Shiner (a threatened
                 species). Marion Jones was given the letter.

6.Correspondence Sent
           RM of St. Clements - Minister Bjornson attended the RM St. Clements meeting. Article in
           Spectator. Dave Crabb proposed letter to editor re unjustified attack on MACO.
           Email Dave with ideas.

7.Old Business
a)   Website - Bring Forward. Stan out of country.
b)   Water Stewardship Fund - Need address. Mo Tipples to check for address.
c)   Cheque for $5,000 - Dave to telephone Clive.
d)   School Taxes
      • Petitions - We have approximately 350 signatures to date. Pat to contact Rondeau to see if he will
         present the petition.
      • Funding - No further funding from RMs. Funds promised by RM St. Clements not received yet.

e) Protest
• Larry Baker provided information on necessary process for rally. Speaker/notification. Ask RM support on
   the tax issue. Moved by Gary Dunlop - That Larry Baker organize a rally on behalf of MACO for all
   Manitobans to be held at the legislative building for removal of all school taxes on property.
         Seconded by Marion Jones. Carried.
• Assistant to Larry Baker - Dennis LeGros to assist Larry.
• Coalition Support - Make form for AGM for KAP

f) AGM
   Contract - Contract for facility okay. Moved by Gus Wruck. Seconded by Shirley Nixon. Carried.
    Nomination Committee's List
-   Dan Lester
-   Larry Baker
    Bob Johnson and Dick Dawson are considering.

    Guest Speaker (s) - Adrienne Batra confirmed. 11:00 am Dave to contact Hawranik for opinion on
    possible speaker. (Inter-governmental affairs)

     Food - Okay as set out in contract.

8.New Business
•   Lake Manitoba Stewardship Board Pat Dunlop advised that members of the Lundar Beach & Sugar
    Point Cottage Owner's Association wanted to know what was happening with respect to this board.

9.Directors' Reports
Dave Crabb - Bears, bears - there have been 8 bears about - 4 cubs, a couple of 2 year olds and a couple of adults. Water system down. Geese are squawking

Gary Dunlop - No report.

Bill Russell - It has been a busy summer but is slowing down. There were lots of summer disturbances.
                       Although he will no longer be on the board, he would like to continue to provide information and
                       help if he can.

Shirley Nixon - Spoke of the nets lost in the lake near Twin Lakes. They have provided the GPS locations.
                              One person had fallen in trying to cut his boat free. A child also got caught in a net.
                              Conservation hasn't acknowledged receipt of information. This is a big problem. Twin
                              Lakes people have been on CJOB.

Marian Jones-   Received an email from Peggy Linklater. RM of Lac du Bonnet working on development
                              plan (Lee River). Poplar Bay subdivision on - surveying in progress. Several areas in RM
                              Alexander proceeding. Auglen Park has approached RM to have boat launch repaired due
                              to added use of facility by RV Park. Conservation has not responded to RM. Roads have
                              been repaired however beaver dam is again causing potential problem to roads.
                              Volunteer appreciation supper is being held this weekend.

Gus Wruck -      Fournier Drive AGM has been held. Gus resigned and there is a new president. The
                             Vice-President remains the same and Marlene Wruck is the new secretary.
                             Mo Tipples - Water Stewardship has a website waterquality@gov.mb.ca regarding nutrient
                             resource feedback. Feedback is required by September 21st as to how people feel about
                             how far to go and how fast.

Ken Corbett -    Lake was good all summer. Resort gave donation of $75 to be used for silent auction in
                             addition to association contribution. The pool is a little behind - should open in 09. Golf
                             course   in 08. Recreation area in 09. The marina is to double in size. They are asking for a
                             by-pass for the area. The RM is supporting request. New lagoon construction should begin
                             next year. Town uses the same lagoon at the present. Are hoping to have the water aerated.

Pat Dunlop      Have met with the RM regarding transfer of ownership of the beacon once purchased and
                            installed. They will be meeting with the appropriate officials regarding planning and zoning.

Dan Lester       Advised of the Grand Marais Cottage Developers Association "Banff" style land
                           development. Marina, Lord Selkirk. Trans Canada Trail.

10 .Date of Next Meeting - October 9th, 2007

11 .Meeting Adjourned - Gary Dunlop moved the meeting be adjourned at 9:20 pm.