APOA ANUAL GENERAL MEETING
SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2012
l. CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting was called to order at 2:30PM by President Julia Valenti in the Longshot Cafeteria at Apex Mountain Resort. 32 members present.
2. APPROVAL OF MARCH 19th 2011 AGM MINUTES:
Motion by Rick Valenti, seconded by Walter Sobool to approve minutes as submitted. Motion carried.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA/ ADDITIONS TO AGENDA (RON MASON SPEAKING AFTER FIRE BRIGADE REPRESENTATIVE ABOUT TREE THINNING ON PROPERTIES) OTHER: Agenda approved
4. INTRODUCTION OF RDOS AREA D DIRECTOR TOM SIDDON & CAMERON RE RECYCLING: Tom Siddon the new RDOS Director was introduced an spoke briefly. Cameron reported that Apex would be included in the recycling plan and that the APOA Board will be consulted re- garding the proposed transfer station. He circulated the waste transfer station survey results with 169 surveys returned from property owners. Survey on file
5. BOARD REPORTS: PRESIDENT: JULIA VALENTI Julia thanked members of the Board for their unique contributions and emphasized that the Board is ever striving to assure the effectiveness of our Association. She reported that:
1. She has initialized a “President’s Newsletter” posted on the APOA Website.
2. The Board has identified 3 areas to focus on for the coming season: a) Safety & crossing improvements to ski in/ski out at Creekview Crossing b) A comprehensive hill recycling service c) Inputting the Apex Resort Master Plan.
3. The production of the Valdy Concert at the Gunbarrel of which Valdy donated funds back to APOA and the Fire Brigade. The event shows promise as an annual event. She thanked John Matthews for his efficient webmaster duties, and Apex Mountain Resort for providing fine skiing through competent staff, grooming, equipment maintenance & upkeep of the village.
4. Myleen Mallach will be publishing “Apex Matters” for 2012/13 Season after a one year sabbatical.
5. The standing APOA board will be returning to their positions.
TREASURER: BARRY LEIGH Barry reported APOA accounts were moved from HSBC & Raymond James to Valley First Credit Union in November 2011. Balance of operating fund is $4119.28, and Rainy Day Term Deposit is $17,000. Report on file.
MEMBERSHIP: VICE PRESIDENT PHIL RATHJEN Phil is looking to the future to build our membership and asked for committed members to solve problems that arise. He read the APOA purpose & description of APOA.
CREEKVIEW CROSSING: PHIL RATHJEN: Phil explained a letter he has drafted to be sent to Highways & Resort management addressing the problematic Creekview/Strayhorse Crossing . Discussion ensued regarding possible solutions.
HIGHWAYS & ROADS: PHYLLIS MATTHEWS Phyllis reported the Apex road has been in good safe condition to and from the mountain. Some problems remain constant (runoff at Scout Corner which is stalled at RDOS level, sign visibility, snow removal on Whitetail) She will attend the post season meeting with ARGO.
6. CALL OF BOARD CANDIDATES TO STAND FOR ELECTION FOR 2012-2013 SEASON No nominations from the floor
7. ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS Standing Board was elected by acclimation. A discussion ensued with discussion points: 1) the lack of coverage by the local newspaper of Apex Alpine Resort’s activities and 2) destruction of terrain by motorized vehicles becoming very apparent.
MOTION: By Denis O’Gorman: “That APOA Board draft a letter on behalf of the organization to Andre Martin, General Manager of the Penticton Herald and member of the Okanagan Paper Group encouraging that the paper group actively incorporate reports on events at Apex Mountain Resort, especially involving pertinent items in the weekly outdoor recreation column authored by J.P. Squires.” SECONDED by Rick Valenti, Motion passed.
8. APEX FIRE BRIGADE UPDATE: GARY VOLLETT Gary reported fund raising has been adequate, equipment in good repair but membership is dwindling. He thanked Barret mines for contribution of the large ladder, John Davis and Apex Mountain Resort for their support.
MOTION: by Ron Mason “That the resolution of the Board to donate $1,000 to the Fire Brigade acted upon” SECONDED by Louisa Carter, Motion passed
9. RON MASON: TREE THINNING ON PROPERTIES Ron presented the case for owners to thin & limb pines up to 3 meters to reduce fire fuel.
10. APEX GENERAL MANAGER JAMES SHALMAN PRESENTATION: James presented power point on the season’s activities and participation by public, new socialnomic marketing strategy, crown land acquired, comparison skier visits to other ski areas and answered questions from the floor. Apex is performing better then other ski resorts in the region.
11. ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 4:45 PM