1.0 Welcome
1.1 Bill opened the meeting at 19:35 and everyone introduced themselves as there were a number of members of the HOPE delegation.

2.0 Approval of Agenda
2.1 Motioned by Carolyn to change the order (move HOPE to #4 and move councilor report to the end). Seconded by Howard that agenda be approved with the order change. Carried

3.0 Approval of February 7th, 2007 RPCRA Board Minutes
3.1 Motioned by Amanda that the minutes be approved as written, seconded by Carolyn. Carried.

4.0 HOPE Beach Volleyball
4.01 Laura Andrews did a recap of last years concerns/issues and how they were dealt with. Speakers were set on low volume and until 10:30am, entertainment started at 11:00am. St.Elias Church staff/members seemed happier and there did not seem to be any problems with the residents of Dupont St regarding the festival (barricades were up at 7:00am). HOPE had increased security at these locations. Country Grocer and Riverside Mall didn’t have any complaints. They have their own regular summer security.
4.02 New for 2007 – the entertainment will be moved to the north end of the park at the base of, and facing, the large hill. This has been a long process that has taken 5 years complete. HOPE did apply for the RIDE program in 2006 and will again for 2007; however, it all depends on the availability of off-duty police officers.
4.03 Howard gave his annual speech regarding the minimal payment that HOPE provides to the City of Ottawa ($200.00) and hopes that HOPE will consider giving a donation to be put towards Mooney’s Bay Park improvements. Perhaps donating directly to RPCRA and we will have the money earmarked for restoring the park.
Laura responded that the boards request for this over the past few years has been taken into consideration. The board is in discussions about taking some action. Laura met with Councilor Maria McRae in July 2006 and some ideas were generated.
4.04 Howard requested passes for RPCRA members to attend the festival.
4.05 Carolyn motioned to give the letter of non-objection to HOPE. Bill seconded the motion and will forward in the mail within the next week.

5.0 Notice of a request for lot division on Revelstoke.
5.02 Check from the City of Ottawa; Rink installment
5.03 Alex Cullen mailing

6.0 Treasurer’s Report
6.01 Check in the amount of $1850.00 from the City of Ottawa for the outdoor rink program.
$6900.00 paid out to rink staff to date
6.02 Bill deposited $21.28 from the Winter Fun Day. RPCRA owes Bill a total of $100.00
($40.00 for tip to Horse drawn wagon drivers and $60.00 for Tim Horton’s). Howard to write the check.
6.03 Bill requested a separate tally for the Victoria Day Fireworks Festival. There was a total of $440.34 when their account was closed. There has been a $250 donation from the Ottawa Regional Office of Scotiabank to put towards the festival. Shallow’s Restaurant and the Southway Inn have each donated $500.00 but require invoices. Bill to prepare and send the invoices.

7.0 School Closures
7.01 Nothing to report. Now that a decision has been made to close Bayview P.S. the title of will be changed to Bayview P.S. Property. Carolyn will draft a letter to Riley Brockington expressing an interest in the playground equipment. RPCRA will wait for further information regarding the property.

8.0 Website
8.01 Carolyn to give webmaster contact information in order to post minutes and councilor reports.
8.02 Carolyn will also ensure that Matthew’s RPCRA email is linked.
8.03 Pat will send Amanda earlier councilor reports as soon as they are released.

9.0 Festivals
9.01 Bill to invite members from the organizing committee of the Lebanese Fun Festival to the April or May meeting. The will need a letter of understanding from RPCRA for permits etc.

10. 0 Rinks
10.01 Carolyn spoke to Rachel at the City of Ottawa regarding putting a rink at Paget Park. This rink would replace the one that is currently located at Bayview Public School. Rachel will do a site visit. If all goes well, RPCRA will apply for a rink at Paget Park for the 2007-08 season.

11.0 New Business:
11.01 770 Brookfield - Canderell’s website had a map/drawing of the plans for the site. It has been apparently been removed.
11.02 Barb Squire called regarding a letter of support for the Hunt Club Riverside Community Services Centre. They are looking for more space and have negotiated a deal at their current location. Bill spoke with Councilor McRae about this. The City of Ottawa is not supporting this idea because of the current funding to expand the Hunt Club Riverside Community Centre. There are issues regarding partnering at the community centre. Members feel the group does not do enough for the community considering the funding they have. Carolyn request the president of RPCRA ask for an audit. Pat suggested contacting Maria regarding this. RPCRA will not send a letter of support at this time.

12. 0 Councillor Report:
12.01 Budget 2007
12.02 River Ward Budget Consultation Meeting
12.03 Flannery Ditch
12.04 Spring Cleaning the Capital 2007!
12.05 City Launches New Senior’s Webpage and Brochure
12.06 National Fraud Month
12.07 Integrated Road Safety Program
12.08 Stormwater Management in the City of Ottawa
12.09 Transit Security Funding
12.10 I Love to Skate
12.11 New Police Chief Hired

13. 0 Round Table
13.01 Bill suggested looking into have the Confederation LRT station re-named to Riverside Park.

14.0 Adjournment
14.01 Motioned by Carolyn to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Bill. The meeting was adjourned at 20:45. Next meeting to be held April 4th 2007 at 19:30.