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AGM Meeting Minutes

Annual General Meeting

May 17, 2026 · 9:30am · Koocanusa Village

213
Members in Good Standing
54
Quorum Threshold (25%)
21
Proxy Votes
41
Live Votes
62
Total Votes

Meeting called to order at 9:45 am · Adjourned at 11:15 am

Opening Motions

Verification of proper notice of AGM — moved by N. Facey, 771-10, seconded by D. Hamata, 771-92. Passed unanimously.

Acceptance of the Agenda — moved by R. Lavoie, 771-15, seconded by D. Harmata, 771-92. Passed unanimously.

Approval of the minutes of the previous AGM (May 18, 2025) — moved by Cindy Anderson, seconded by Dave Harmata. Passed unanimously.

Acceptance of 2025 Financial Report

Carried

Moved by L. Vandersteen, 771-120. Seconded by A. Agate, 832-75.

Vote: Unanimous in favour

Year End Financial Statements provided in package.

2026 Budget and Membership Fees

Carried

Moved by M. Fisher, 771-62. Seconded by D. Harmata, 771-92.

Vote: 59 in favour, 1 opposed, 2 abstained

Proposed budget included an increase from $200 to $300 per lot. Questions from the floor covered the professional services (bookkeeping/IT) increase, land development budget for pickleball court completion and green space upkeep, and snow removal contacts.

Report from the Board

Bruce Cody, President

  • The Association relies heavily on volunteers to deliver programs and services while allowing the Board to focus on governance and keeping community fees low.
  • Fire & Safety, First Aid, and Security: special recognition to Shelley Dingreville for coordinating fire safety equipment, first aid supplies, and volunteer responder onboarding. Thanks also to Bruce Dingreville, Rene Lavoie, Lyle Ollenberger, and the fire equipment trainees — the community now has over 80 trained volunteers supporting fire response.
  • A video surveillance security system is coming to help deter theft and assist law enforcement, with contributions from Shelley Dingreville, Alan Agate, Murray Patterson, and Tough Country.
  • Maintenance update: snow clearing, road sweeping, weed control, and green space mowing — with thanks to volunteers and contractors.
  • Upcoming social activities include Canada Day celebrations with a potluck dinner, parade, fireworks, and live entertainment by The Bamboo Guppies. Jackie Stroeder recognized as Social Coordinator.
  • Development updates: the playground project near the store, pickleball court completion, and common area beautification. Fencing repairs are needed to address cattle ingress.

New Business from the Floor

N. Facey asked what was known about internet service lines being installed along the lakefront. Some members stated it was possibly going to happen because many residents had restricted access by paving over the service corridor on either side of the road.

Election of KVCA Board

Total Board consisting of a maximum of 11 members.

President

Bruce Cody

Motion by D. Harmata, 771-92. Seconded by R. Lavoie, 771-15. Passed (61 in favour, 1 abstain).

Vice President

Reg Patterson

Motion by R. McKnight, 771-111. Seconded by N. Facey, 771-10. Passed (61 in favour, 1 abstain).

Treasurer

Carl Hasse

Motion by K. Kemick, 771-66. Seconded by S. Dingreville, 771-40. Passed (61 in favour, 1 abstain).

Administrative Director

K. Sonntag, 771-56

Motion by K. Kemick, 771-66. Seconded by R. Pas, 771-21. Passed (41 in favour, no proxies).

Directors

C. Stroader, R. Spasiuk, R. McKnight, J. Deis, and R. Smart

Motion by L. Vandersteen, 771-120. Seconded by E. Glod, 771-59. C. Stroeder, R. McKnight, R. Spasiuk, and J. Deis passed (61 in favour, 1 abstain); R. Smart passed (41 in favour, no proxies).