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Mississagua – Gold Lake Cottagers Road Group

September 18, 2020 By admin

Fall 2020 Newsletter

Mississagua Gold Lake Cottagers’ Road Group

 

“This Road is YOUR Road”

The warmth of the summer is over, and the reds, yellows and oranges of fall are fading away

to welcome the monochrome of the winter.

It has been a busy season on “Our road system”

and will continue through the next season as the snowbirds “roost in place”

and we all look to the solitude of our “cottages”.


2020-21 Board of Directors Executive

Introducing your new 2020-2021 Board of Directors Executive – Mississagua Gold Lake Cottagers Road Group:  https://mglakeroadgroup.com/your-board/

Each member has committed to volunteering their personal time and lending their experience towards the day-to-day successful operation of the Mississagua – Gold Lake Cottagers Road Group. Please note, the board is entirely volunteer, and no one is compensated.


Pledge and Guiding Principles

  • Road work will be guided by balancing safety, with finances, funding, and available resources.
  • Perform all duties with integrity and commitment benefiting all 140 members of the Mississagua – Gold Lake Cottagers Road Group.

Chair of the Board

Warren Markwart

  • Spur 4,
  • 14 years on Mississagua Lake
  • 5th year on Board of Directors
  • 1st year as Chairman of the Board
  • 2nd year as Government and External relations Lead.

Vice-Chair of the Board

Paul Jansen 

  • Spur 6,
  • 53 years on Mississagua; and now Gold Lake
  • 2nd year on Board of Directors
  • 1st year as Vice-Chairman of the Board
  • 2nd year as Governance Lead

Treasurer

Steve Quinlan

  • Spur 1A,
  • 59 years on Mississagua River
  • 1st year on Board of Directors
  • 1st year as Treasurer

Secretary

Cheryl Ream

  • Spur 6, 9 years on Gold Lake
  • 2nd year on Board of Directors
  • 1st year as Secretary

Road Supervisor

Don Bartley

  • Spur 6,
  • 29 years on Gold Lake
  • 2nd year on Board of Directors
  • 2nd year as Road Supervisor

Communications

Robin Axon

  • Spur 8,
  • 7 years on Mississagua Lake
  • 1st year on Board of Directors
  • 1st year as Communications Chair

Membership Management

Joel Kruzich

  • Spur 7,
  • 7 years on Mississagua Lake
  • 1st year on the Board of Directors
  • 1st year as Membership Management Lead

Risk Mitigation

Derek Woodward

  • Fire Route 130,
  • 11 years on Mississagua Lake
  • 2nd year on Board of Directors

1st year as Risk Mitigation Lead


 

Communications

Communications will be posted on a regular basis on the website so cottagers can stay up to date.

 

Have a question or a concern? Please connect through the  “Get In Touch” form posted on our website: https://mglakeroadgroup.com/contact/

 

We commit to responding to your inbound communications in a timely manner.


2020 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Overview

 The 2020 Road Group Annual General Meeting was held via Zoom Webinar on August 2nd at 10am. Chaired by Katie Tingley, Financial Report by Ruth Marshall

 COVID-19 Legislation for “Not for Profit Corporations”

The structure of the AGM was complied with both the new Legislation related to Not for Profit Corporations and the recommendations of the Federation of Ontario Cottage Association. The Legislation outlines the following as the only items requiring a vote by the members:

  1. Financial Statements.
  2. Appointment of an Accountant.
  3. Election or Appointment of the Board of Directors.

Members representing 33 properties joined the Zoom Meeting. In addition, 59 Property Owners voted on the motions, either by mail-in ballot or through Survey Monkey. Each property owner had an opportunity to vote on the three Motions presented with one vote per property.

All motions carried.

See www.mglakeroadgroup.com for additional details.

AGM Presentation can be found here:

http://mglakeroadgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/MGLCRG-AGM-Presentation-2020.pdf

 


Planning Priorities – Current & Future Road System Maintenance

The Board is working on a comprehensive present and future road maintenance plan that will balance the work to be done with the realities of the resources and funding available.

 

The planning will have 3 phases.

  1. Assessment of Current Road System Infrastructure
    • Winter 2020
  2. Improvement Plans for the road system
    • Spring 2021
  3. 5-year strategic road plan.
    • 2021 Annual General Meeting presentation
  1. ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT ROAD

Objective

Assess the immediate and long-term repair and maintenance work required to maintain the infrastructure of the road system:

    • Work towards ensuring the road system does not deteriorate
    • Limit the risk and liability of the road group members
    • Determine costs and funding estimates
  1. IMPROVEMENT PLAN

Objective

    • Enhance the year-round driving experience
    • Speed control
    • Limit the risk and liability risk of the road group members
    • Determine costs and funding estimates
  1. 5-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN”.

 Objective

    • Create a formal 5-year plan of the road system
    • The plan will be used to:
      • Forecast funding for the Road System
      • Solicit government funding from a range of local, provincial, and federal agencies

2019-2020 Board Members “Passing the torch”

 

We would like to sincerely thank the members of the outgoing Board for their dedication and tireless hours of volunteer work, some over many years, to ensure “Our Road” was managed in a safe and fiscally responsible way.

Katie Tingley – Chair of the Board

  • For 2 years of “laser” guidance as the Chair of the Board and for setting up an administrative infrastructure that will serve the members for many years to come.

Ruth Marshall – Treasurer

  • For 4 years of “tenacity” in bringing our “finances in order” by collecting ALL overdue fees and establishing a stable financial reporting system.

Ken Marshall – Road Supervisor

  • For 17 years of dedication as Road Supervisor guided “in all weather conditions” our contractors, Al Mansell and Wesley Lake through the summer and winter road maintenance operations.

Steve Sage – Director

  • For 15 years actively participated “day and night” in maintenance of the road working with Ken and others to cut down trees, clear rocks, brush, and beaver dams.

The 2020-2021 Executive Board looks forward to building on their efforts and hard work!


Regards,

Warren Markwart

Chair of Board of Directors

Mississagua – Gold Lake Cottagers Road Group


 

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2020 AGM Online Links

July 31, 2020 By admin

AGM August 2, 2020 at 10 am

The MGLCRG AGM will be held online. We hope to start the meeting promptly at 10 am and anticipate that it will wrap up within an hour.

To join the Zoom session or listen by phone, please use the instructions below.

Click on the Zoom Link to follow video presentation. If you have not already done so, please download Zoom prior to the AGM.

https://zoom.us/j/92578314423?pwd=cXBkc25tT0l1aUtVSjhVbXR1SXArUT09

Passcode: 105704

Telephone numbers to listen to presentation or to use instead of computer audio. Note that long-distance charges may apply if outside of your local area.

 Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

+1 647 374 4685
+1 647 558 0588
+1 778 907 2071
+1 204 272 7920
+1 438 809 7799
+1 587 328 1099

Webinar ID: 925 7831 4423

Passcode: 105704

You will receive a seperate email with your ballot to vote on the three motions presented at the AGM.

The AGM Agenda and supporting materials can be found by clicking on the following link:
http://mglakeroadgroup.com/2020/07/11/notice-of-2020-annual-general-meeting/

Katie Tingley

Chair of the Board of Directos

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Notice of 2020 Annual General Meeting

July 11, 2020 By admin

JULY 11, 2020

This notice serves to inform you, the members, of the upcoming Annual General Meeting which will be held online via Zoom on Sunday August 2, 2020, at 10:00 am.

To learn more about the format of the AGM and how to attend and vote, please click on this link.

The following is the Agenda for the meeting:

  •         Welcome and Chairperson’s Remarks
  •         Minutes of the 2019 Annual General Meeting
  •         Financial Statements
  •         Treasurer’s Report
  •         2021 Maintenance Fee
  •         Appointment of Accountant for 2020-2021
  •         Approval/Appointment of Directors
  •         Final Remarks
  •         Adjournment

Enclosed Documents

  •         MGLCRG AGM Presentation 2020
  •        AGM Minutes 2019
  •        MGLCRG Financial Statements 2019-2020

By order of the Board,

Katie Tingley

Chair of the Board of Directors

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Gypsy Moth Caterpillars and Eggs in Area

July 8, 2020 By admin

We have been notified by a members of the Road Group that the Gypsy Moth is back and has been spotted on several properties. They are very destructive and can strip a tree of all its leaves and kill it in a few days.

Here is information on how to identify both caterpillars and egg masses and how to deal with them to save your trees.

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources:  https://www.ontario.ca/page/gypsy-moth

Invasive Species Ontario:  http://www.invadingspecies.com/gypsy-moth/#

 

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Hazardous Waste Days July 4th and July 25th

July 2, 2020 By admin

While the Buckhorn Household Hazardous Waste Depot will remain closed for the 2020 season, 2 days have been arranged for events in Trent Lakes.

Saturday, July 4th 10 am to 1 pm– Galway Community Centre

Saturday, July 25th 10 am to 1 pm- Cavendish Community Centre

Please note that containers for gas and motor oil will not be emptied and returned. Please bring these items in sealed containers.

Please follow all directions from onsite staff to ensure the safety of staff and residents during these events.

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