Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors Monday, March 31, 2025
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm (in-person and virtual)
Present: Betsy Schuurmann (Chair), Jackie Farrow (Vice-Chair), Jerry Sabin (Secretary), Megan Reilkoff (Treasurer), Calla Barnett, Michael Barnes, Patrick Munro, Arto Keklikian, Mikaela Kennedy, Nicholas Harrison, and Marilyn Whitaker.
Regrets:
Guests: There were thirteen guests.
- Review and approval of agenda
Motion to approve agenda.
Moved by Fernando Seconded by Patrick. Carried.
- Approval of minutes
Motion to approve the minutes.
Moved by Mikaela. Seconded by Calla. Carried.
- Word from the Chair
The Chair welcomed Peter Tilley, CEO of the Ottawa Mission, to attend the meeting.
The Chairs provided an overview of meetings she had attended during the previous month, including with the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre.
There are six members of the Board with expiring terms. The Annual Meeting will be held on May 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Sandy Hill Community Centre.
- Word from the Councillor
The Councillor discussed her traffic calming initiatives. The office received compliments for its traffic calming efforts in the neighbourhood. Please send suggestions to the Councillor
Vanierk 5k race was postponed to April 6 due to freezing rain.
Tenants of Sandy Hill (TOSH) meeting was held. Focused on getting protections for tenants in the neighbourhood.
The Councillor visited Mission Old Brewery in Montreal, which is Canada’s oldest shelter. They are transforming their site into housing floor by floor. Following these efforts closely as a potential model for Ward 12.
The Councillor is in conversation with the Chair to write a joint letter to our federal candidates, in particular about the sixth crossing over the Ottawa River.
EnviroCentre is giving out free trees for your front yard. You can pick them up at 200 Coventry.
The Councillor received questions about her traffic calming budget and family doctors.
- Focus Discussion: Ottawa Police Service
The Board received a presentation from Officer James Kennedy about various initiatives in Sandy Hill, including OPS’s new CamSafe program.
- Membership
There are 212 current members of the Association.
- Business arising from submitted Committee Reports
Motion to adopt the Treasurer’s Report for February 2025.
Moved by Calla. Seconded by Nick. Carried.
- New Business
Looking to find a date for a federal candidates forum. Tentatively, Thursday, April 10.
Move next meeting due to federal election to Tuesday, April 29.
- Horizon Issues
-Homestead funds
-Daycare needs
-Increasing medical access in Sandy Hill (zoning)
-Membership process review and refresh
-OCLT next steps
-New committee idea: Events and Activities Oversight Committee
-New committee idea: Youth Advisory Committee
- Motion to adjourn
Motion to adjourn.
Moved by Calla. Seconded by Fernando. Carried.