RESIDENTS TO DECIDE FUTURE OF TTRA August 2010
Voter turnout may determine major changes for property owners
The Terwillegar Towne Residents Association Annual General Meeting is just around the corner! All residents are urged to attend this pivotal meeting. The decisions made may impact all property values within Terwillegar Towne, and annual fees will double if residents choose to move ahead with additional services many have requested. YOUR VOTE is the only way you can influence the outcome.
- Membership is automatic and mandatory for every property within the TTRA boundaries.
Each titled property is entitled to one vote on all motions presented at this meeting, and also on elections to the Board. If you cannot attend the AGM in person, you can still vote by proxy. Watch the mail for your full meeting package arriving early in September. This mailout will provide an advance look at the financial statements and other reports, suggested changes to the TTRA mandate and services, proxy voting forms and facts on electing new directors.
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Holy Trinity Riverbend Church (1428 - 156 Street)
Contact: Gail Chekowski at (780) 448-4984 ext.#330
Be prepared to present your questions and opinions - and exercise your vote!
AGM packages will be sent to every “occupied” street address within the TTRA boundaries, with the name of the last known owner. If you receive one addressed to a different name than the current owner, do not send it back! Open it - and contact property manager Gail Chekowski right away. If you do not receive one at all by September 15th, call Gail to ensure you are properly registered.
Your home is your greatest investment. Protect your interests – be informed, have your say, and vote!
At our Town Hall Meeting in April, the TTRA announced it had initiated legal action against Carma Developers, to protect the interests of homeowners within its boundaries. Key issues presented included the sorry state of landscaping on various properties throughout Terwillegar Towne, and the lapse in adherence to architectural guidelines initially required by the developer. Things have moved forward on these and other issues since then. A detailed update will be given at the AGM.
Speaking of landscaping, this is just a friendly reminder to take care of the grass, weeds and trees on and around your property. Under Community Standards Bylaw #14600 homeowners are responsible for boulevards and any other strips of land adjacent to your property (don’t forget that bit behind your fence). Visit www.edmonton.ca/bylaws-licences.aspx for full details on your responsibilities under City bylaws.
The TTRA Board of Directors is comprised entirely of resident volunteers who care deeply about our community. The Board is in urgent need of new volunteers in a number of capacities. There are two immediate openings for Directors. In addition, we will need new volunteers to replace those who are stepping down at the AGM, as their terms are complete. We are especially in need of people with some expertise in communications, policy making and landscaping issues, or with some knowledge of financial reporting. Please visit the TTRA website for detailed Board position descriptions.
Everything you need to know about the TTRA is online at www.terwillegartowne.org. You’ll find essentials about the association, a map of its boundaries, contact details and information about the Directors – who look forward to meeting you on the 29th!