Minutes – Sep 25 2006

General Meeting: September 25, 2006 at Fraser Heights Secondary School

Highlights

1. Ian MacPherson (President) introduced the directors for 2006-2007:

   Vice-President: Kash Kang
   Treasurer: Heather Nelson
   Secretary: Liane McMahon
   Past-President: Rob Langford
   Web site: Frank Russell
   Director: Joanna Whittingstall
   Director: Rich McPhee

   Student directors (high school): Gina Yoo, Megan Ahn

2. Sgt. Murray MacAulay of the RCMP (Fleetwood/Guildford detachment) introduced Constable Anthony Muench, who is assigned to the Fraser Heights community.
3. Fraser Heights Recreation Centre announced that they are planning two community events, and wish residents to attend and also help as volunteers:
   • Halloween: October 28 from 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
   • Pancake breakfast: December 23 from 9.30 to 11.00 a.m.
4. Ian MacPherson provided an update on traffic issues:
   1. Information from Councillor Tom Gill/Engineering Department:
      • Traffic calming on 110 Avenue and 155 Street has been completed
      • The planned 156 Street underpass will start construction in 2007, and is planned for completion by early 2008
      • Traffic calming on parts of 168 Street and 112 Avenue should be completed by early 2007
      • The Guildford-direction lane on 110 Avenue east of 154 Street is under construction now (transit buses will use this lane)
      • 160 Street right-turn lane north of the stop light (north of the overpass): will be constructed in late 2006
      • 168 Street (north of 104 Avenue): the City will reduce the speed limit to 50 km/h
      • Four-way stop at 104 Avenue East and 164 Street (freeway off-ramp: a decision will be made soon for early construction.
   2. Ian MacPherson noted to members the efforts which Councillor Gill has made to advance these projects through the Engineering Department.
   3. A members’ traffic committee will meet soon to work on several other traffic issues in Fraser Heights.
   4. Rob Langford is chairing a special committee which is monitoring the South Fraser Perimeter Road project, and the committee will keep members informed about this project as it advances.
5. Bob Cheema provided an update on his commercial development at 108 Avenue and 160 Street, which will be open in 2007.
6. The next meeting of the Association’s members will be held on Tuesday, November 28 at the high school auditorium (7.00 p.m.)