Attendance:
Present: Richard Cavanaugh, Brigid Higgins, John Keating, Anita Kung, Beth Marcilio, Mike Makrigiorgos, Robert Szachrajuk;, Dick and Florence Watts, Ghislaine Wilton
Regrets: Brent Calhoun, Rosa Cordiano, Linda DiGiorgio, Harry Lay, Jennifer Wigmore, Peter Norman

1. Street Beautification
1. Street planters & community gardens - greenery for planters were received too late to be planted into the planters. However, some of the barrels have been decorated with red ribbon for the winter season. Community involvement in the maintenance of the gardens seem to be flagging. It seems it is mainly the executive showing up on clean-up days. Assistance from a local hockey team this past year made a huge difference. A functional watering system for the Rosemount gardens is still a goal. Florence has given notice that she will be stepping down in June from the Street beautification co-ordinator position.
2. Graffiti - Mount Royal Parkette was covered in graffiti during the Christmas break. After residents notified Councillor Palacio's office of the vandalism, the Parks department had the graffiti removed. A new gray relay box has been installed at Biggar and Alberta Ave to replace a box vandalized by graffiti.
3. Leaf-clearing on local streets - this fall, leaf cleaning east of Oakwood had not been successful in removing leaves from the gutters. A resident was seen blowing the leaves into the middle of the road!


2. Planning, Zoning & Construction
1. Bird-house sculptures - it appears the periscope is now operational. Brigid will liaise with Judy Adler to keep RHRA updated on the project.
2. Information Kiosk - John reported that the corrugated plastic material does not appear to be holding the push pins well. He is investigating alternative material to be installed. John will provide David Shanoff with a photo of the kiosk and information on the proposed usage which will be sent to the RHRA e-mail list.
3. St. Clair street trees following the TTC right-of-way project - many replacement trees have been planted west of Dufferin; none have been planted in the Regal Heights area between Dufferin and Winona. Mike will look into the matter.
4. Mount Royal Parkette & Bump-out - Co-ordination with the Parks Department is still to be sorted out. Florence is trying to arrange for required repairs to the park light.
5. Results of Nov 22 meeting re: licensing of proposed rooming houses at 1723 & 1725 Dufferin St - Mike reported that there was a large turn-out of residents at the hearing. A final decision has not yet been made whether licensing will be granted. Judgement has been reserved and may take up to 6 months before the decision is announced.
6. Northcliffe Parkette redevelopment plan progress - the plans are still being drawn up and will be shared with the public when completed.
7. 16 Lauder Ave update - Brigid reported that there is a hole in the roof and the house has become occupied by racoons. Brigid will continue to liaise with Councillor Palacio's office on the matter.


3. Special Events/Carol Sing December 16, 2011 - we had a wonderful turn out of well over 100 people. Local Salvation Army Band members led the carol sing. (For pictures, see www.regalheights.ca) Timbits were donated by the Tim Hortons at St. Clair and Dufferin; hot chocolate was served; Santa distributed candy canes. Unfortunately the mounted horses did not show up.



4. Police Community Partnership - Rosa sent her regrets to this meeting. Her report on the December meeting along with information on the traffic problems at the Rosemount/Oakwood intersection were deferred to the February meeting.



5. Community Welcome Project
1. recent distribution of welcome packages - to date about 55 packages have been distributed. It has been slow over the past month with only 5 packages delivered.
2. Distribution of BIA vouchers at Carol Sing - $200 in BIA vouchers were handed out to lucky carollers who attended the carol sing. Sarah Lockett, local BIA Chairman, plans to provide an additional $2000 in BIA vouchers to encourage shopping on St. Clair. Anita will work with Beth and Harry to devise a plan on how to distribute the vouchers.
3. Assistance to a new association north of St. Clair - As requested by Linda Folliott, Beth will provide information on the contents of our welcome package to this new association.


6. Membership and Finances
1. We now have 56 paid family members for the 2011/2012 year.

2. 	November 15	January 17
   Operating Fund	$1668	$1628
   Heritage Fund	992	992
   Mt. Royal Bump-out (in-trust)	745	745
   Street Sale (in trust)	87	87
   Petty Cash	40	108
   Total	$3532	$3560



7. Other
1. Appointment of Ratna Omidvar to The Order of Canada - It was unanimously agreed to send a congratulatory note to Ratna on behalf of RHRA.
2. Natalie Zend plans to attend our next meeting, (Feb 21) to explain her proposal to establish an "on-line forum" in Regal Heights (See www.regalheights.ca/archive/October/2011/minutes, page 3, item 9a)

Next Meeting: Tuesday February 21, 7pm. At Beth Marcilio's, 79 Regal Road