HIRRA Motions which were passed at General Meetings


1999-1995

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(excludes approval of the minutes of the previous meeting, destroying ballots after elections at AGM's and adjournment of meeting)
Note: No general meetings in August.

December 1999

No motions.

November 1999

Cost report/budget column formats: Cassandra Bassett/Robear LeBaron: "Whereas Ratepayers' standing committee budgets are not only to be used by committee members to maintain a handle on their day-to-day mandates, but are also used by the community at large to assess local government spending, and whereas the current precedent in committee budgeting lacks continuity in format from committee to committee, be it resolved that the following budget format becomes the future standard for all committees:

  1. Previous two years' actual income and expenditures.
  2. Current year's projected actual income and expenditures.
  3. Coming year's budget for income and expenditures.

Three way stop at Sollan and Central: Lynne Carmichael/Tony Law: "That HIRRA write to the Islands' Trust Transportation committee informing them of this request."

Financial framework for the ferries: Tony Law/Lu Ackerson: "That HIRRA write to the Premier and the MLA in support of the document, 'Recommendations for a sustainable framework by the Coastal Council for B.C. Ferries'."

Stream mapping in Mount Geoffrey Regional Park: Tony Quin/Paddy Tsurumi: "That the 2000 Mount Geoffrey Park development budget be increased by $1000 to fund this mapping project."

October 1999

Approval of the budgets: Community Hall, Recycling Program, Fire Protection/First Responders, Privy Council, Regional Park, Administration.

September 1999

Purchase of Generator: Sheila McDonnell/Andrew Carmichael: "That HIRRA approve an amendment to the 1999 Fire Protection/First Responders' Program budget to transfer $3400 from reserves to the capital fund for the purchase of a 5000 Watt Honda generator."

Recreation budget: Sheila McDonnell/Patty Tsurimi: "That the budget proposal be approved as presented."

Economic Development: Sheila McDonnell/Giff LaRose: "That the proposed budget for economic development be approved as presented."

August 1999

No meeting in August.

July 1999

Arts Council Building: "That we give approval in principle to the Hornby Island Arts Council proposal to locate a building on the HIRRA owned clinic property subject to an Islands' Trust Siting and Use application approval, and a public health approval for an add-on to the clinic septic system. HIRRA requires an agreement that no site preparation will be undertaken until these approvals are given and the agreement that the Hornby Island Arts Council will fund all associated costs, including septic system revisions."

Donation to the Georgia Strait Alliance: "That we approve a one time donation of $200 to Save the Straits with funding from the R.C.M.P. rental reserves."

Funding to Recreation Committee: "That we approve funding of $1200 from the R.C.M.P rental reserves to the recreation committee and that we continue to lobby the CSRD for funding for local recreation programs."

Water Conservation Zone: "That HIRRA supports the erection of a sign at the ferry landing that reads 'Hornby Island is a Water Conservation Zone'."

June 1999

No motions

May 1999

Fire Rings: Andrew Carmichael/Betty Fairbanks: "That the fire rings be purchased as recommended by the executive, total costs not to exceed $1500; these monies to be taken from the RCMP rental reserve fund."

Crown Land: Frances Millan/Giff LaRose: "That HIRRA form an ad hoc committee with representatives of all groups to study [upland] crown lands and reach a consensus on management."

Mercantile activities on HIRRA land: John Fletcher/Sheila McDonnell: "That HIRRA ask the OCP Steering Committee for a designation to permit limited local mercantile events on HIRRA owned lands."

April 1999

No motions.

March 1999

Clinic rental for one year: Judith Lawrence/Betty Fairbank: "That HIRRA rent the Clinic to the Hornby/Denman Community Health Care Society for one year, April 1, 1999 - March 31, 2000."

Annual General Meeting on the same night.

February 1999

No motions.

January 1999

Electoral boundaries: Judith Lawrence/Frances Millan: "That we inform the Electoral Boundaries Commission that all our ties are to the Comox Valley and that we are not in favor of the revision that will place Hornby Island in an electoral area with Qualicum Beach and Port Alberni."

Regional Park Committee: Jan Bevan/Bill Yeomans: "That the membership of the Mount Geoffrey Regional Nature Park Stewardship Committee be composed of five members elected at the HIRRA annual general meetings and that the terms of membership and conduct of the committee conform to that of other HIRRA management committees."

Health Care on Hornby Island: David Yuill/Frances Millan: "That HIRRA supports in principal the aforementioned discussion paper that proposes to integrate our health care system."

December 1998

1999 Hall Budget: Gene Barker/Beryl Geppert: "That the budget be approved as presented." (not recorded whether carried or not)

New Hall parking: Beryl Geppert/Lynne Carmichael: "That the plan to create new parking and pedestrian areas be approved in principal and that the final plan including costs and schematics be presented to HIRRA for approval."

Other committee budgets: Clinic, Administration

10 acre lot: Don Ross/Lynne Carmichael: "That the executive committee investigate the process of purchasing this ten acre parcel and bring a recommendation back to the assembly in February with a progress report at the January meeting."

November 1998

Budgets: Recycling, Privy Council, Fire Protection/First Reponders, Mount Geoffrey Regional Park.

October 1998

Union Bay Credit Union on Hornby: Frances Millan/Moira Armour: "That HIRRA supports the reinstatement of the teller services at the Hornby branch of the UBCU."

Local Doctor: Richard Laskin/Ruth Fortune: "That we affirm our support of our local doctor, David Wiseman, and pledge to work with the Comox Valley Community Health Council and the Ministry of Health towards a resolution that will include keeping our doctor here."

September 1998

Harlequin ducks: Jacqui Shoffner/Tony Law: "That HIRRA write letters to appropriate bodies in support of ongoing funding for the research studies of the Harlequin duck populations."

Sheila McDonnell/Thea Jensen: "That the government of BC be strongly urged to ban the hunting of harlequin ducks."

Herring fishery: Judith Lawrence/Lynne Carmichael: "That HIRRA write a letter to the herring fisheries management group in Nanaimo urging them to consider a moratorium on the herring roe fishery for at least four years."

August 1998

No August meeting.

July 1998

Home support services: Jan Bevan/Doris Savoie: "That HIRRA write to appropriate ministries expressing concern over the erosion of home support services."

June 1998

No motions.

May 1998

RCMP presence: Tony Law/Beryl Geppert: "That we request there be more RCMP manpower on the island for the upcoming May long weekend."

Katimavik: Beryl Geppert/David Cloud: "That HIRRA approve committee participation in the Katimavik work porject for the Community Hall, the Recycling Deport, the Clinic, Fire Department and the Mount Geoffrey Regional Park Stewardship group commencing September, 1998."

Delivery of health services: Sheila McDonnell/Doris Savoie: "That we request the Comox Valley Regional Health Board to make a presentation on Hornby Island re the delivery of health services to our island community."

David Cloud/Garth Millan: "That we lobby the Ministry of Health for full BC Ambulance services for Hornby Island."

Fire rings at Tribune Bay: Bob Philips/Garth Millan: "The proposal to install fire rings is approved as presented and should proceed, subject to the acquisition of funds."

April 1998

Doctoring services on Hornby Island: Doris Savoie/Muriel Rogers: "That HIRRA forward the letter of support to officials in government as requested by the Clinic Committee."

Herring fishery: Eugene Lion/Mary MacKenzie: "That we have a joint meeting with Denman Islanders and the DFO resource personnel on the topic of the Herring Fishery."

Maintenance of provincial parks on Hornby: Joy Smith/Mary Jane Elkins: "That HIRRA write to the Provincial Parks Management people and recommend that the contract for maintenance be awarded to Giff LaRose who was the contractor for the last few years and did a good job."

March 1998

Annual General Meeting, annual reports.

February 1998

Wording of a motion at the January meeting corrected.

January 1998

Local government options: Bob Gee/Jack Kent: "HIRRA to write a letter to Municipal Affairs asking why our request is being denied and our rights under the act are being denied." (not recorded whether carried or not)

Application for crown land between the Hall and the Ball Park: Gene Barker/Bob Jeglum: "HIRRA apply to Crown Lands for the parcel between the Joe King Ball Park and the Community Hall."

In support of constructed wetland project: John Fletcher/Bob Jeglum: "Ed Hoeppner get letter of support for GHOST (Green House Organic Sewage Treatment) for waste water treatment research project. This letter is in support of Phase I, the constructed wetland for single household sewage treatment."

Community forest proposal for the upland crown lands: Jan Bevan/Harry Lomas: "Letter to Crown Lands to support Hornby Island Forest Management Society proposal that Hornby Island be considered a pilot project for community self-sustained managed forest on the vacant Mt. Geoffrey Crownland."

December 1997

Bylaws for operation of Mount Geoffrey Regional Nature Park: Jan Bevan/Judith Lawrence: "HIRRA agrees in principal with the draft bylaws as a format for operation of the Mount Geoffrey Regional Park." (not recorded whether carried or not)

Rising Ferry Tariffs: Tony Law/Muriel Rogers: "That HIRRA write a letter to Premier Glen Clark regarding the impact of rising ferry tariffs on our community and expressing the need for an appropriate provincial contribution to the B.C. Ferry Corporation."

Restriction of boating in Tribune and Whaling Station Bays: Jan Bevan/Tony Law: "That HIRRA write a letter in support of the Local Trust Committee's initiative to restrict boating activities at Tribune and Whaling Station Bays."

November 1997

Community Hall Budget: Jan Bevan/Gene Barker: "That the 1998 Community Hall budget be approved as presented."

Administration Budget: Jack Kent/Gene Barker: "That the 1998 administration budget be approved as presented."

Mount Geoffrey Regional Park Budget: David Eldred/Jack Kent: "That HIRRA strongly supports the budget as presented."

School Zone speed limits: Frances Millan/Muriel Rogers: "That we request Robin Storkey to review the speed restriction signage between the fire department and the Co-op side Central Road past the school playground."

October 1997

Speed limit at Whaling Station Bay: Betty Fairbank/Marilyn Mullen: "That we write a letter to the appropriate personnel in the Ministry of Highways to support the request by the Cape Gurney residents for a reduction in the speed limits at Whaling Station Bay."

Recycling Depot Budget: Judith Lawrence/Garth Millan: "That the 1998 recycling program budget be approved as presented."

Fire and First Responders Budget: Garth Millan/Tim Biggins: "That the 1998 Fire Protection Services/First Responders Program budget be approved as presented."

Clinic Budget: Doris Savoie/Frances Millan: "That the 1998 Clinic operating budget be approved as presented."

Privy Council Budget: Betty Fairbank/Moira Armour: "That the Privy Council budget be approved as revised."

September 1997

Denman Forestry Group: Sheila McDonnell/Moira Armour: "That we write letters as requested in support of the Denman Forestry Group's efforts."

Control of logging on the Gulf Islands: Sheila McDonnell/Judith Lawrence: "That we write to Islands Trust and the Ministry of Forests expressing support for the Trust's efforts to establish control of logging in the Gulf Islands."

August 1997

No meeting in August.

July 1997

Master Plan for Mount Geoffrey Regional Park: Judith Lawrence/Doris Savoie: "HIRRA recommends to the CSRD Board of Directors that the Master Plan for the development of Mount Geoffrey Regional Park be adopted with the condition that at least one circular trail be designated as pedestrian only."

Date of approval of the preliminary budgets: Beryl Geppert/John West: "That HIRRA inform the CSRD that we'll approve preliminary budget work at the September meeting."

June 1997

No motions.

May 1997

Recreation Committee: Tony Law/Tim Biggins: "That HIRRA establish a committee to coordinate recreational programming, funding and activities on the island."

New Horizons as the winter meeting place: Jan Bevan/Jack Kent: "That we rent the New Horizons building for our winter season meetings, October through March inclusive."

On joining JARRA: Sheila McDonnell/Doris Savoie: "That HIRRA become a supporting member of JARRA (Comox Valley Joint Area Residents and Ratepayers Association)"

April 1997

Auditor's Report: Doris Savoie/Michael McNamara: "That the auditor's report be approved as read."

Appointment of Auditor: Judith Lawrence/Michael McNamara: "That Lloyd Neufeld be appointed as auditor for the 1997 year."

March 1997

Plans for the expansion of the Clinic: Jack Kent/Judith Lawrence: "That HIRRA approve the current plans of the Clinic Committee to expand the Clinic building, the cost of which is estimated to be $ 21,000."

Support of grant application: Sheila McDonnell/Muriel Rogers: "That a letter of support for the Clinic Committee's application for funding under the B.C. 21 grant be written to Evelyn Gillespie."

Passenger transport between Hornby and Courtenay: Tony Law/Frances Millan: "That HIRRA write a letter of support for a passenger transportation service to be established between Hornby Island and Courtenay."

February 1997

Hornby and Denman to have their own Area Director: Jan Bevan/Garth Millan: "That we write to CSRD asking for a feasibility study, including the costs for Hornby and Denman Island to have their own Area Director."

High Salal, Phase 5: Thea Jensen/Beryl Geppert: "Whereas the principal deficiencies of the subdivision of High Salal Phase 5 as approved in January 1997 by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways are that:
  1. lot lines intrude into the oak grove and
  2. the covenant does not fully protect the entire oak grove and
  3. the covenant is not supported by a map showing oaks and topographical features and
  4. the park dedication has not been met

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that HIRRA write a letter to CHI stating that the approval of Phase 5 should be set aside until such time as these deficiencies are remedied."

January 1997

No motions.

December 1996

Administration budget: Dillis Poole/Doris Savoie: "That the 1997 HIRRA Administration Budget be approved as presented."

Mount Geoffrey Park budget: Doris Savoie/Kathy Howard: "That the 1997 Mount Geoffrey Regional Nature Park budget be approved as presented."

Clinic budget: Dillis Poole/Tom Knott: "That the 1997 Hornby Island Clinic budget be approved as presented."

Fire Department budget: David Eldred/Donna Duplessie: "That the 1997 Hornby Island Fire Department budget, including the Fire Patrol budget and C.E.P. budget be approved as presented."

High Salal subdivision: Thea Jensen/Betty Fairbank: "HIRRA empower executive to write to Ombudsman and Investigative Committee."

High Salal subdivision: Carol Martin/Tom Knott: "On behalf of this community and in the Public Interest, this body urges the HITA to respond to the Approving Officer saying that as there is now a new application for Phase V for high Salal, the HITC must be supplies with the proposed lot plan showing the topography and vegetative cover (eg. Gary Oak) (as had been promised), complete details regarding 5% Park dedication, and as well, the details of the phased subdivision approval process be fully disclosed to the Trust."

High Salal subdivision: Dale Chase/Sheila McDonnell: "That the HIRRA members urge the HITC to pursue maximum park dedication for the High Salal subdivision, including the remaining land lying outside the 5 phases of lots."

November 1996

Recycling Depot budget: Judith Lawrence/Jan Bevan: "That the 1997 Recycling/Waste Management budget be approved as presented."

Hall budget: Dillis Poole/Doris Savoie: "That the 1997 Community Hall Management Budget be approved as presented."

Privy Council budget: Betty Fairbank/Muriel Rogers: "That the 1997 Privy Council Budget be approved as presented."

Fire Department budget: Donna DuPlessie/Dillis Poole: "That the 1997 Fire Department budget be approved with the exception of line item #33, the proposed expenditure of $2,500 for a photocopier, and that discussion take place among the HIRRA committee members and executive to discuss the feasibility of sharing photocopy services with the Fire Department users."

Fire patrol person budget: Sheila McDonnell/Betty Fairbank: "That we approve the fire patrol person budget subject to funding details being worked out with the RDCS."

October 1996

No motions

September 1996

Beach patrols: Sheila McDonnell/Moira Armour: "That we urge Forestry Services to provide us with nighttime patrols of beach areas and that we explain the special circumstances we have due to the expanse of beach area on the island."

Ground water study for Light Industrial land: Sheila McDonnell/Robear LeBaron: "That HIRRA write to the Island Trust in support of Tony Law's letter wherein he requests that the Trust request the Ministry of Environment to conduct a groundwater study on the light industrial land and that Crownlands be requested to hold off on any further action until this study is completed."

August 1996

No meeting.

July 1996

Treasurer's report: Donna DuPlessis/Doris Savoie: "That the Treasurer's report of the 1995 year end audit be approved as presented."

High Salal subdivision: Sheila McDonnell/Tony Law: "That we resubmit letters to all the parties concerned, urging that the approval of Phase Five of High Salal be suspended pending the Ombudsman's report of the approval process followed in Phase Four."

High Salal subdivision: John West/Billy Little: "That HIRRA require Island Trustees George Buvyer and Ron Emerson to formally raise the issue of the granting of approval of Phase Four, High Salal, by asking the Phase Five, High Salal not be approved until the Ombudsman's report on the Phase Four approval process is received."

June 1996

Fire Department tanker truck: Judith Lawrence/Earl Gyselman: "That the Fire Protection Service Committee and the HIRRA Executive accept the Fire Chief's recommendations and proceed with the purchase of the tanker truck with financing over five years as recommended by the CSRD Treasurer."

Upland Crown Lands: Carol Martin/Thea Jensen: "That HIRRA write a letter to Crownlands reiterating its interest in community management of the vacant crownland for various uses, the primary one being ground water recharge."

Light Industrial Zone: Dale Chase/Doris Savoie: "That HIRRA strongly supports the community economic enhancement non profit corporate structure and business proposal for the development of the Light Industrial Zone and that we urge the Comox Strathcona regional directors to facilitate this development by assisting us to acquire the land zoned for light industrial use in our Official Community Plan and Land Use Bylaws."

May 1996

Co-op opening hours: Judith Lawrence/Tom Knott: "Whereas Hornby Island is dependent on tourism for a large part of its economy, and whereas tourists come to Hornby on holiday week-ends, and whereas at least two groups of volunteers will be on the island doing work on the Victoria Day week-end, and whereas the majority of the members of this meeting are shareholders in the Co-op store, therefore be it resolved that HIRRA write a letter to the manager of the Co-op to request that he revise his announced decision, and open the store for business all day on May 19th and 20th."

April 1996

Island Trustees not attending HIRRA monthly meetings: Judith Lawrence/Cathy Howard: "That the President tell the Trustees that we deplore the fact that they have not attended HIRRA meetings."

March 1996

Second doctor on the island: Beryl Geppert/Tim Biggins: "That HIRRA strongly endorses the recruitment of a second doctor to be undertaken by the Clinic Committee and Dr. Wiseman."

High Salal subdivision: Tom Knott/Jan Bevan: "That HIRRA request the Ombudsman to proceed with an inquiry into the approval process of Phase Four of the High Salal subdivision forth with."

Farmers Market: Ginny Ayers/Robear LeBaron: "Whereas there are many growers, present and potential, who lack and outlet for their produce, and whereas there is no public area suitable for a farmer's market available on the island, therefore be it resolved that HIRRA, through the Hall Committee, make available a space for a small farmer's market during the growing season, the details of which arrangement are to be negotiated between the Island Growers and the Hall Committee and reported back to the April general meeting."

High Salal subdivision: Sheila McDonnell/John West: "Whereas the community has grave concerns regarding the lack of public input to the approval process of Phase Four of the High Salal subdivision and has currently referred the matter to the Ombudsman, and whereas the application for Phase Five of the High Salal subdivision does not reflect the spirit and intent of the Preliminary Layout Approval of 1979 nor does it meet the requirements for the protection of this very significant Garry Oak Habitat, therefore be it resolved that HIRRA demand that a formal public hearing be held on Hornby Island to provide an opportunity for input on this matter of critical public interest."

High Salal subdivision: Sheila McDonnell/Tim Biggins: "That HIRRA insists that the application for final approval for Phase Five of the High Salal Subdivision, in its current form, be denied."

High Salal subdivision: Sheila McDonnell/Robear LeBaron: "That HIRRA demands the suspension of the approval process of Phase Five of the High Salal subdivision pending the Ombudsman's review of the approval process of Phase Four of High Salal subdivision."

February 1996 – AGM

Committee Reports and Budgets: Reports and Budgets for Treasurer and the Administration Budget, the Recycling Program, the Fire Protection Services, the Community Hall, the Privy Council and the Clinic be approved as presented.

January 1996

Vision Statement: Judith Lawrence/Dave Eldred: "That the Vision Statement #2 be adopted with the opening paragraph amended to read, 'The aim of the association is to contribute to the ongoing evolution of a vibrant self-governing community that supports and nurtures the well being of all islanders and of the island itself."

Gates at Crown Land access points: Carol Martin/Jan Bevan: "That HIRRA supports the installation of two gates situated to prevent vehicular access to Crown Lands at the old gravel pit on Strachan Road and at the lane on Central Road adjacent to the Recycling Depot access road, and that this matter be referred to the Mount Geoffrey Regional Park Advisory Committee."

Removal of unauthorized building on Crown Land: Tony Law/Dave Eldred: "That HIRRA write to Janet Gagne, Senior Land Officer, B.C. Lands, Vancouver Island Region, requesting that B.C. Lands take appropriate action to remove the unauthorized building on Crown Land."

Conserving the Garry Oak Meadow Area (High Salal): Cathy Howard/Betty Fairbank: "That HIRRA write a letter to the Provincial Approving Officer, Rob Howat, indicating support for Conservancy Hornby Island's report, Conserving the Garry Oak Meadow Area, which has been adopted as the official position of the Hornby Island Trust Committee and that copies of this letter be sent to Margaret Lord, Moe Sihota and the Hornby Island Trust Committee."

Protection of crown lands, including foreshore: Tom Knott/Dillis Poole: "That HIRRA write a letter to the Hornby Island Trust Committee requesting affirmation that the committee will uphold the policies of the trust and the Official Community Plan to protect the integrity of the crown lands, including the foreshore of the island. We ask this to insure that all people have their right of appropriate use of these lands, that they be free of pollution and that the Trust be seen to uphold its stated principles."

Conservancy report (on the High Salal oak grove): Sheila McDonnell/Tom Knott: "That HIRRA write to Doug Morrison of Habitat Protection to support the Conservancy Report and request that he (Mr Morrison) meet with representatives of Conservancy Hornby Island and give full attention to the Conservancy report."

December 1995

Community Hall budget: Tim Biggins/Judith Lawrence: "That the Community Hall 1996 Budget be approved as presented."

Addition to the Mt. Geoffrey Regional Park budget: Judith Lawrence/Garth Millan: "The HIRRA approves the additional $3,800 funding for the works as described (road maintenance)."

Oak Grove and Meadowland at High Salal: Cathy Howard/Tom Knott: "That HIRRA request the Hornby Island Trust Committee to place a resolution, without meeting before Trust Council, to poll all Trustees for support in our efforts to conserve the Oak Grove and meadowland."

Management contracts with CSRD: Tom Knott/Judith Lawrence: "That the executive proceed with negotiations and finalization of the Management Contracts with the Comox-Strathcona Regional District."

November 1995

Committee budgets: Approval of budgets, as presented, for: comfort stations, clinic, fire protection service, recycling program, Community Hall and administration.

Mount Geoffrey Regional Park: Cathy Howard/Garth Millan: "That the Mount Geoffrey Regional Park Start-up Committee report and recommendations be accepted and approved as presented."

Recreation Commission program: Ron Nessman/Norm Walton: "That HIRRA supports the Recreation Commission's program proposal and that we write to letter to Marion Brett, Director, Electoral Area A, affirming this support and requesting her assistance in securing appropriate funding."

October 1995

Summer Fire Patrols: David Cloud/Tom Knott: "That HIRRA write a letter to Forestry thanking them for the provision of fire patrols during the summer and requesting that they continue this program and even extend it."

Mount Geoffrey Regional Park Committee: George Buvyer/Garth Millan: "That HIRRA form a Mount Geoffrey Regional Park Committee and draft terms of reference of said committee and invite representatives from interested island groups to sit on this committee."

September 1995

No motions.

August 1995

No meeting.

July 1995

High Salal subdivision: Carol Martin/Robear LeBaron: That HIRRA reiterate its strong concern to the Approving Officer and to the Islands' Trust that the Garry Oak Meadow of Phase 5 of the High Salal subdivision: (a) be carefully delineated to include all of the Oak Grove Meadow before further consideration of approval of lots. (b) once the Oak Grove Meadow is delineated, a carefully worked conservation covenant be registered, (c) that a 5% park dedication be required as per legislation.

June 1995

Dishwasher for Hall: "That the Hall Committee be given approval to purchase a dishwasher priced at $3866."

High Salal subdivision: David Yuill/Cathy Howard: "That HIRRA ask the Ombudsman to review the approval process for Phase 4 of High Salal subdivision to determine whether the Deparment of Highways Approval Officer was remiss in his handling of procedures and protocol in this matter and whether, in consideration of the community interests, the approval process should be re-opened."

Light Industrial Area: Judith Lawrence/Marq Buchanen: "That the task force report and all recommendations be accepted."

May 1995

Resolution – violence against women and children: Thea Jensen/Janet LeBlancq: "Whereas research shows that half of Canadian women have experienced sexual abuse before they were 16, and whereas half of women aged 16 and over have experienced rape or attempted rape, and whereas 27% of women have experienced physical assault in an intimate relationship, and whereas some Hornby Islanders are aware of violence being committee against women and children in our community, therefore be it resolved that HIRRA adopt a policy of zero tolerance of violence against women and children, and of the promotion of violence, be the promotion be explicit of suggested."

Erection of structure on public right of ways: Mary MacKenzie/Gabe Jeroschewicz: "That HIRRA write to Dan Bowan, Ministry of Transportation, Courtenay, BC, requesting that letters of application to erect structures on public right of ways be forwarded to HIRRA for comment prior to approval."

April 1995

Light Industrial Land: Sheila McDonnell/Janet LeBlancq: "That the Residents' and Ratepayers' Association form a Light Industrial Zone Management Committee to expedite obtaining the light industrial zone from Crown Lands for community use and develop plans for servicing, financing and managing the site and making it available to island residents for appropriate uses. The committee will report to Ratepayers' in August with application to Crown Lands and site, business and financing plans for review."

March 1995

Proposed bylaw (Fire Chief can ban open fires): Garth Millan/Carol Martin: "That the HIRRA executive draft a letter to the CSRD urging completion of the Fire Protection Services Bylaw."

Evening beach fire monitoring: David Cloud/Robear LeBaron: "Whereas wild fire prevention is economically more practical than fire fighting, and whereas the majority of beach fires occur in the evenings, HIRRA urges the continuance of evening beach fire monitoring during the 1995 summer season by a team of qualified forest technicians."

BC Park maintenance on Hornby Island: Janet LeBlancq/Liz Fitch: "That we urge the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks to award this contract for park maintenance to a Hornby Island resident."

February 1995 – AGM

No motion.

January 1995

High Salal subdivision (Lot 34): Motions opposing the development of Lot 34.

In the event of a conflict between the wording of a motion on this page and the wording of the paper copy kept in the central HIRRA file, the wording of the paper copy shall prevail.


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