Meeting: January 21, 2026
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Location: Dyment Recreation Hall, Jack Robinson Gallery
In Attendance:
Terri Bell, Jamie Bell, Norm Eady, Karen Daignault
Agenda / Notes:
- Consultation Session – NWMO DGR Integrated Impact Assessment
- The group hosted a special consultation session focused on the integrated impact assessment (IAAC) planning phase for the NWMO Deep Geological Repository for nuclear waste.
- Members reviewed comments and submissions from the community regarding the IAAC, which remains open until February 4, 2026.
- Roles and Designated Titles
- While the collective operates on a consensus-driven model without formal hierarchies, certain applications and programs require designated roles.
- Assigned roles for administrative purposes and for signing of cheques and finances:
- Karen Daignault – Chair
- Norm Eady – Vice-Chair and Finance Committee Lead
- Terri Bell – Secretary/Treasurer
- Jamie Bell – Interim Executive Director
- These roles were approved by consensus.
- Non-Profit Registration for Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture
- Norm will complete the paperwork for registering the Non-Profit.
- Assigned roles for administrative purposes and for signing of cheques and finances:
- Karen Daignault – Chair
- Norm Eady – Vice-Chair and Finance Committee Lead
- Terri Bell – Secretary/Treasurer
- Jamie Bell – Interim Executive Director
- These roles were approved by consensus.
- Next Meeting / Upcoming Event
- Date & Time: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Event: Special pop-up exhibition and community consultation in partnership with the Local Services Board of Melgund Recreation Committee regarding the NWMO DGR Impact Assessment.
- Purpose: Collect community feedback; event open to all community members and interested parties.
Adjournment: 8:30 p.m.
