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Board of Directors Meeting
Kttchener Wednesday, January 17, 2018
HousAng City of Kitchener City Hall,
Schmalz Room
PRESENT: B. McColl (Chair)
Directors: T. Bleaney, A. Chin, F. Etherington, P. Kohli,
B. Vrbanovic, M. Ruetz, F. Mendes
General Manager: L. Trumper
Manager of Accounting: L. Eckhardt
Manager of Facilities: I. Anghel
Account Analyst: C. Suciu
REGRETS: B. Ioannidis, R. Parent, M. Mooney
1. Meeting Opening
1.1 Call to Order
Bob McColl - Chair of the Board, called the meeting at 4;05 p.m.
Bob welcomed new board members Matt Ruetz and Filipe Mendes as well as Manager of
Accounting and Administration Laura Eckhardt.
1.2 Declaration of Conflict of Interest
There was no conflict of interest declared.
1.3 Approval of Agenda
Res #01-01-2018: Approval of Aaenda
On a motion by F. Etherington seconded by T.Bleaney, that the agenda be
approved.
1.4 Approval of Minutes
Minutes were circulated with the agenda.
Res #02-01-18 Approval of Board Minutes — December 13, 2017
On a motion by T. Bleaney seconded by F. Etherington, it was resolved
that the minutes of the Board Meeting of December 13, 2017 be accepted
as amended.
2. Finance & Administration Business
2.1 Community Housing Investment Fund (CHIF)
The report was presented by Lori. Discussion followed the presentation covering issues of
the agreement. The board decided that more information is required on this topic.
Res #03-01-18 Approval of decision to proceed with the CHIF
application
On a motion by A. Chin and seconded by T. Bleaney it was resolved
that the Board will proceed with the application subject to the terms
being satisfactory to the General Manager and the Chair of the Board
of Directors.
3. Facilities Operations/ Property Management Business
3.1430 Connaught Development Update
Julian presented an update on the development of the Connaught building. The occupancy
date is now expected to be April 1, 2018.Julian will request a confirmation of the
occupancy date.
3.2 Energy Conservation Initiatives
Julian presented the report about the Water Matrix Ultrahigh Efficiency Toilets and
Conservation Voltage Reduction. More information will follow at February's board meeting.
4. Matters for Discussion
4.1 GM's report
Lori provided information on:
• Staff
• Website
• University of Waterloo Planning Students
4.2 Official Plan Amendment
Lori presented the report. The City of Kitchener Community Services Department Planning
sent us a notice about an application they have received for an Official Plan Amendment
and Zone Change with respect to 471,481,505 Kind St. East to 18 to 24 Cameron Street
South.
Res #04-01-18 Official Plan Amendment — King and Cameron
On a motion by A. Chin and seconded by M. Ruetz it was resolved that the
Board will approve staff to respond favourable to this proposal.
4.3 PH& N Investment Information
Our investments are held by Philips Hager and North (PH&N) and access to information
about those investments must be approved by the officers and directors of the Board.
Res #05- 01-18 Approval for adding Laura Eckhardt as agent
for PH&N
On a motion by T. Bleaney and seconded by F. Mendes it was resolved
that the Board approves adding Laura Eckhardt, manager of Accounting and
Administration as an agent on the Philips Hager and North account for
information purposes only.
5. In -Camera Business
6. Matters for Noting
7. Meeting Closing
7.1 Next meeting is scheduled on February 21, 2018
7.2 Meeting Adjourned
Chair
Res #07-01-18: Approval to Adiourn
On a motion by A. Chin seconded by P. Kohli, it was resolved that the
Board meeting of January 17, 2018 be adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
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