September 6, 2005 Executive Meeting
BROOKS AND DISTRICT FISH AND GAME ASSOCIATION

Call to Order – 7:30pm
1.0 Approval of the Minutes from the June 13, 2005 Executive meeting
MOTION – Rod Rosland moved to adopt the minutes as presented, seconded by Kerry McKenzie. CARRIED
2.0 Business Arising From the Minutes
2.1 Proposal for County of Newell grant money (archery range expansion at rifle range – 4.1 June 13 2005 executive meeting minutes)
– Kerry McKenzie will approach Home Building Centre (Scott Briggs) and Lloyd Cook for estimates on wood frame building and earth work
– Lester Janke (Archery Chair ) is to approach City of Brooks (owner of the land) for approval of plans for the new archery range
– Rod Svenson (secretary) is to approach Fairfield Foams for an estimate to spray foam insulation inside the rifle range building for sound attenuation
2.2 Hide collection program 2005 (4.5 June 13 2005 executive meeting minutes) (Report from Kerry McKenzie)
– Collection bins – City of Brooks will provide old steel 7 cubic metre dumpsters free of charge (subject to availability) inside city limits only. Smithbrook Waste Services can provide 12 cubic metre bins delivered within the County at a cost of $135/month (3 bins for a two month period would total $810.) It was suggested that more information on the hide market and potential financial returns to the club are required before we can decide if the gains justify the costs and the volunteer hours. Kerry McKenzie will talk to Larry Busse and other sources.
3.0 Chair Reports
No chairs present
4.0 New Business
4.1 The Brooks Fish and Game Association has a weblog (otherwise known as a blog), which is a simple, online website where we are posting meeting minutes, announcements and other items of interest. This will make it simpler and faster for anyone interested to obtain copies of the above items. The website address is http://www.brooksfishandgame.blogspot.com/
4.2 In order to streamline regular meetings, it was suggested that chair reports be submitted in writing to the Secretary (Rod Svenson, rsvenson@telusplanet.net , phone – ***-****, fax – ***-****). The reports, along with the agendas, will be made available on the Association Weblog. (See 4.1)
4.3 New meeting dates – regular meetings will be held every third Tuesday starting with the October 18, 2005 regular meeting.
4.4 The Association’s "Use Respect" signs which are located at various locations around the district are showing their age. It was suggested that we start a replacement and maintenance program (a few every year). Rod Svenson and Pete Green will look into the cost of smaller signs on a more permanent backing, and will research the possibility of sponsors to help with the cost of some of the more prominent sign locations.
4.5 It has been noted that some of the names and locations of Association properties may be listed incorrectly on the Alberta Fish and Game website. Pete Green will check all names and land locations of Association properties and ensure they are listed correctly.
5.0 Correspondence
5.1 None
6.0 Next Meeting
– Bow City Wildlife Project (Luscar Coal) Meeting – September 14, 2005, 7:30pm EID Boardroom
– Regular meeting – Tuesday October 18, 2005, 7:30pm EID Boardroom
7.0 Adjournment
MOTION – Peter Green moved to adjourn at 8:45pm, seconded by Rod Svenson. CARRIED