Approval to Negotiate the Sale of the Parking Lot

On Sunday, September 28, Vestry approved the following motion "Moved by Gay Richardson, seconded by Glenn Calder, that the Corporation of St John the Evangelist be given authority to enter into negotiations for the sale of the parking lot, with an additional three foot strip of land, to Teron Inc. The final terms of the sale would be presented to a Special Vestry for approval."

During the course of the parish dialogue on September 27 and Vestry on September 28, a number of people indicated that there needs to be an opportunity for input into the agreement to be negotiated with Teron Inc.

On Saturday, October 18, from 9:30 to 12:30 there will be a discussion of the Framework for Negotiation for the sale of the parking lot to Teron. This will provide an opportunity to discuss and provide input into the agreement to be negotiated. Additional discussions will be scheduled if required. As well, there will be a presentation by the Affordable Housing Committee on its work to date related to the option to purchase condo units for rent.

Questions, Suggestions and Concerns
from September 27
and the Special Vestry September 28

On Saturday, September 27 almost 60 people gathered to provide input and ask questions concerning theARC presentation made by Cecilia Humphreys on September 21, development of the parking lot and affordable housing, and financing.

A report, which includes the questions, suggestions and concerns with responses as well as a summary of the Vestry meeting on Sept 28, including the presentation made by Mr. Bill Teron, is available in hard copy in the church office. It has been circulated by e-mail to Parish Council, ARC, the Affordable Housing Committee and the Stewardship Committee. If you are interested in saving paper and willing to receive the report by e-mail, please leave your name and e-mail address in the church office, or with Glenn Calder, Martha Nixon or Gay Richardson.

Meeting Schedule

Parishioners are welcome to attend as observers both Parish Council and ARC meetings. New members are always welcome at the Affordable Housing Committee. Following is the schedule of meetings for the next three months:

• Parish Council - October 21, November 18, December 16


• ARC - October 14, November 11, December 9


• Affordable Housing - October 20, November 17, December 15.

Parish Meetings Presently Scheduled

• Saturday, October 18 from 9:30 to 12:30 in The Well
  discussion of framework for negotiation, and presentation and discussion regarding Affordable Housing


• Sunday, October 26 from noon to 1:00 p.m.
  a presentation of the ongoing work of ARC, financing, update on parking lot negotiations and affordable housing


• Postponed Was to have been Saturday, November 15 from 9:30 to noon in the Burke Room
  discussion of the final agreement regarding the sale of the parking lot. Additional meetings may be scheduled previous to this meeting if required.


• Sunday, November 23 ??? from noon to 1:30 p.m.
  assuming successful negotiations, a Special Vestry will be held to approve the final terms of sale of the parking lot.

Sign Up Sheet for Muffins or Cookies

If you can make muffins or cookies for the parish meeting on Saturday, October 18, please sign up on the sheet outside the Burke Room.