Programs& Facilities

SAFETY & SECURITY MEETING

Recently, the HOA called and hosted an open discussion about Crime, Safety and Security at the Stillwater HOA. Notice was published on www.stillwaterhoa.ca in early August 2024.

At 6:30PM, Tuesday September 10, 2024 at the HOA clubhouse, approximately 5 Members attended. Each person introduced themself and provided their personal observations and ideas regarding safety and security issues in the Stillwater area.

 CONCERNS RAISED

• expense to repair vandalism & of damages, examples provided
• cost to perform repairs detracts from operation of clubhouse, amenities, Rink, Spray park
• HOA expenses may be addressed by fee increases, no increase planned until 2025
• high risk times 2-5PM daily, 9-11PM, traffic on site = low/no damage,
• high correlation between delinquent accounts & likelihood of on site damage
• Tenant-occupied Properties correlation to risk
• HOA mgt structure/ role discussion
• ugliness and obscenity of graffitti
• fence jumping, trespassers at site, unsightly premises, overgrown weeds and lawns,
• disrespect for private property, 
• damage to personal property and homes  
• unsupervised kids – nonchalant parents, parenting skills
• lack of adult presence/activities at HOA site
• community problems similar to condos with security/ crime issues in garage, common or parking areas,
• camera usage may not deter crime, Police not interested in video footage,
• surveillance may create a “big brother” and privacy issues,
• social issues: parenting skills, lack of affordability, financial pressures on homeowners might be linked to some of the undesirable behaviour,
• HOA operations, finance
• ETS bus stop location and behaviours, vagrancy & homelessness in area
• Re-zoning application to build multi-family housing/ condos may contribute to undesirable traffic, crime
• traffic and Transit noise, speeding

IDEAS

• Trail Cameras, video surveillance
• audible alarms at gates, doors
• site lighting changes, site motion detectors,
• wifi enabled video surveillance system
• technology to identify users,
• volunteer patrol, visibility for patrol, no arrest powers
• budget friendly, $0 cost changes, 
• Fines, monetization of damages to responsible offenders
• replace fob access with Scan Card system,
• admission by two factor authentication (fob + card, Fob+ code)
• rink gate reader or lock,
• Photo ID of users,
• higher fence,
• program cevelopment by independent Community League
• Neighbourhood Watch program,
• Use of City 311 App to report damage, vandalism, infractions
• EPS liason program outreach,
• Agent Program on site.
• Volunteer involvement on HOA Board
• No additional cameras/ surveillance
• community parties / fundraising for Member-led inititives

 TAKE AWAYS: 

Attendees agreed to bring info on the following back to next meeting:

• Formation of Community League
• EPS Liason
• EPS Agent program
• Neighbourhood Watch Program
• Volunteer Patrol
• On site programming and events to increase traffic/ presence

NEXT MEETING:

October 8 6:00PM –  HOA Clubhouse.

STILLWATER SKATING SCHEDULE 

STILLWATER SKATING SCHEDULE

FREE SKATE: All ages, all skill levels. Equipment, sticks, helmets, pucks welcome. Be courteous of other skaters.   NO SLAPSHOTS

BEGINNER: Toddlers, new skaters, inexperienced. NO sticks, no pucks.
INTERMEDIATE: Recreational skaters, varied levels of experience. Helmets recommended. Sticks, pucks allowed. Be courteous of other skaters. NO SLAPSHOTS

SUPER: Experienced skaters, equipment, sticks, pucks welcome. Share the rink, be courteous and cooperative BEWARE of flying pucks! 

ICE TIME/ HOSTED EVENTS

Cleaning Deposit: $150.00

Ice Time: $150.00 (3 hr max), by reservation only. No Events on Stat Holidays.

Contact: admin@stillwaterhoa.ca