Date:                  Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Time:                  6:00 PM
Location:          CanadInns, 2100 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg
Present:            Dave Crabb, Shirley Nixon, Rene Comeault, Bill Russell,
                            Gus Wruck, Joe Younge, Donna Jean Crabb, Gary
                            Dunlop, Pat Dunlop

                             Regrets:         Daryll Hyslop,

Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:25 pm.

Adoption of Agenda
Rene Comeault moved adoption of the agenda as amended. Seconded by Bill Russell. Carried.

Adoption of the Minutes of the previous meeting of September 20, 2005
Pat Dunlop moved adoption of minutes with addition of purchase of gifts for Doug and Lorraine Neal. Seconded by Bill Russell. Carried.

Financial Report
Bill Russell moved adoption of the financial report. Seconded by Pat Dunlop. Carried.

Correspondence Sent

Correspondence Received
Betty Ann Watts will attend the AGM and will bring some complimentary magazines.

John Fefchak. Discussed concerns regarding boil water orders. It was suggested that these lists should be published so that people to see the numbers that exist mainly for education purposes.

Gus Wruck suggested that Dave contact Sylvio Tessier. Discussion regarding wells on abandoned property. This should be added to the November agenda.

Helen Falding. There are still some issues pending.

Old Business
Workshop/seminar planning. Not discussed
Planning for AGM
Silent auction – Ticket prices as last year.
Nominating committee – Nominations will be made by committee.
Joe to run elections. Gus to set up power point for election.

Agenda – Discussed and set up.
Website   Sustainable Development Initiative Fund
Ask Doug for the proposal again.

New Business
a)
School taxes

Directors Reports:
Pat Dunlop – reported on status of beacon for Lundar Beach & Sugar
                         Point area

Gary Dunlop – advised that most had finished the season and only
                            a few left including those who live there year round.

Donna Jean Crabb – advised that she and Dave had gone through
                                       MACO stuff that Doug and Lorraine left. There
                                       is about a day left.

Shirley Nixon – no report.

Gus Wruck – Continuing water testing. Chemical good; bacteria
                        – a few coliforms – normal range. New resident on the
                           street – Gerald Hawranik.

Dave Crabb - They will be getting all signs replaced with reflective
                           signs.   Most have closed for the season.

Joe Younge – Oak Lake is quite. There are a couple of cabins in
                           progress. New owners working on getting environmental
                           approval on new golf course. All trailers gone. Installing
                           new sewer system. Sifton lagoon has been operating for
                           3 years on a permit.

Bill Russell – Confirmed that Daryll will not be at the AGM. Bill will find
                          out from Doug who audited the books and see if same
                          person will do so again.

Rene Comeault - RM meeting moved to church basement to
                                 accommodate numbers. Planning is now involved.
                                 Meeting Saturday 15th in Lac du Bonnet to discuss
                                 new design.      Blocking little pathways to beach.
                                 Researching to see if environmental approval. Told
                                 they didn’t need it. Possible bald eagle habitant.
                                 Presentation was sent with copy of package to DFO,
                                 Minister of Conservation and Gary Doer. Bird River
                                 representative advised to keep fighting for water
                                 access or it will be lost. May be necessary to go to
                                 Winnipeg River planning board.

Date and time next meeting - Tuesday, November 15th, 2005

Meeting adjourned 8:51 pm.