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I would like to start by introducing the outgoing Board for your Kinookimaw Residents Association. Dwayne Redekopp-President, Daryl Lukan-Vice President, Dawn Schmidt-Secretary, Carla Koot-Treasurer, Carla Matt-Director, Brodie Garbowicz-Director and Blaine Campbell-Director. 

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Carla Matt has served her second term of two years and will be stepping down this year. Carla Koot has served her first two-year term and has decided to step down this year. Brodie Garbowicz has also decided not to serve another term.  We would like to thank the two Carlas and Brodie for the work that they have contributed to our Board. Daryl Lukan is completing the first year of his two-year term. The remaining Board members have decided to stay on the Board. 

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The KRA Board is the liason between individual residents and our landlord the Kinookimaw Beach Association. Local representation is Lorne Bumphrey( KBA Operations & Maintenance Manager). Band representatives are Wayne Morris and Todd Peigan(Interim Chair). The Board would like to thank KBA for being good landlords and especially Lorne for his availability and the work that he does in the community. 

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This year we had 55 paid memberships in KRA. The annual fee is $20 and with the payment of the $20 you become a MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING which entitles you to attend Kinookimaw social functions for free as well access to a current Residents list. Payment of the fee can be made at the AGM, to any Board member or be e-transfer at kra.annualfees@gmail.com. 

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This past year expenditures included: spraying of the Park by Buzz Boss, the fun Barbeque and Concert in the Park and the annual Christmas Banquet. 

The Board is still looking for a social Event Coordinator. We are also looking for a volunteer to join the South Shore First Responders Board. Kinookimaw is a member of this organization and requires representation. You don’t have to be a first responder; you just have to be willing to sit on the board. 

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The issues that this Board deals with monthly are Water, Roads and the expiring Master Lease. There are some improvements being worked on to insure we have adequate water supply as well as water meters. Further information will hopefully be available to share at the AGM. This year the roads were maintained by Buena Vista and Jon Barber’s grader. The job done was good in my opinion especially the snow removal after a storm. The Master Lease remains an elusive issue and with the latest election results we don’t have a lot of political representation. We continue to talk with Wayne Morris to gauge the efforts put into extending the lease. 

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Last year at the AGM the topic of paving McNab was brought up and a vote was taken to explore the possibility of making this happen. Immediately after that meeting, we ran out of water and this shortage issue persisted for the duration of the summer. It seemed inappropriate to pursue pavement when we didn’t have a sufficient supply of water, and our efforts were prioritized to water supply. Once this issue is resolved, and it could be soon, the pavement issue will be investigated again. 

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Two daily problems dealt with in the community are dogs running loose, speeding and the ignoring of STOP signs. Please obey the rules of the road and familiarize yourself with the Bylaws found in Kinookimaw.com. 

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Fire Bans are a pain and usually happen when you are having the family at the lake and want to have that wiener roast and that late night fire. Lorne follows the provincial guidelines. Please ensure that your homeowners insurance policy includes Voluntary Fire Coverage in case you have a fire on your property. 

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Please comply with the limit of one trailer per residence in the trailer park and please have your name and phone number affixed to your trailer in case of an emergency. 

Thank you for allowing us to serve as your Board. We would like to say a huge thank you for all the people who volunteer to make Kinookimaw a GREAT place to live. There are always things that can improve so lets put our efforts towards that end. 

 

Respectfully submitted 

Dwayne Redekopp