Mt. Geoffrey Bluffs Risk Assessment
M/S Tom Knott/Andrew Carmichael, "That HIRRA, in cooperation with
the Fire Protection Committee and Chief, release the Mt. Geoffrey Bluffs
Risk Assessment report to the public and schedule a meeting with the consultants
to discuss the report and any proposed study of Crownland and regional parkland
and, depending on the outcome of that process, that HIRRA make political
representation to the regional district and other appropriate agencies for
funding of the study and expected work subsequent to the study." Motion
defeated.
M/S/C Tom Knott/Judith Lawrence, "That HIRRA encourage the release of the Risk Assessment Report of the Mount Geoffrey Bluffs Provincial Park and an opportunity to hear from Strathcona Forestry Consultants."
M/S/C Tom Knott/Judith Lawrence, "That HIRRA request that the RDCS do a fire risk assessment study of Mount Geoffrey Regional Park."
Administration Budget
M/S/C Lynn Nunley/Tom Knott, That the
administration budget for 2005, detailing core administration expenditures
of $27,836.00 be approved as presented.”
Trail Extension
M/S/C Andrew Carmichael/Judith Lawrence, “That the Trails Committee be authorized
to proceed with construction of the SYZYGY trail extension and the St. John's
Point Road hill trail with funding of approximately $2600 to come from the
Trails Committee reserve fund.”
Appreciation
M/S/C Judith Lawrence/April Lewis, “That we offer our appreciation
and gratitude to Carol Quin and Roxanna Mandryk for assisting Hornby Island
property taxpayers to be exempted from the funding of the Comox Valley Sports
and Aquatic Center .”
Annual Reports
M/S/C Fred Hunt/Tim Biggins, “That the President's report be approved as presented.”
Appointment of Auditor –M/S/C Lynn Nunley/Kathi Sauve, “That Lloyd Neufeld be appointed as auditor for this fiscal year.”
M/S/C Tim Biggins/Judith Lawrence, “That the auditor's report be approved as presented/”
M/S/C John Mills/Jan Bevan, “That the Cemetery Committee report be approved as written.”
M/S/C Judith Lawrence/Lynn Nunley, “That the Hall Committee annual report be approved as presented.”
M/S/C Betty Kennedy/Katherine Grieve, “That the Regional Parks annual report be approved as written.”
M/S/C Allan Beattie/Donna duPlessis, “That the report be approved as written.”
M/S/C Mathona Thomson/John Mills, “that the report be approved as written.”
M/S/C, Kathi Sauve/Ron Sitter, “That the report be approved as presented.”
M/S/C Serena Laskin/Colleen Work, “that the report be approved as presented.”
M/S/C Andrew Carmichael/Serena Laskin, “That the report be approved as presented.”
Elections 2005
M/S/C John Mills/Judith Lawrence, “That the nominating committee report be approved as presented.”
Community Economic Enhancement Committee
M/S/C Andrew Carmichael/Judith Lawrence, “That HIRRA dissolve the Community Economic Enhancement Committee.”
M/S Tim Biggins/Christine Hunt, “That the Community Economic Enhancement Corporation provide HIRRA with an annual report.” Motion defeated.
Harmony
M/S/C Tom Knott/Judith Lawrence, “That the executive be thanked for the efforts undertaken to encourage harmony at HIRRA meetings.”
Motion: Jan Bevan/Tony Law, “That HIRRA apply through the RDCS for a UBCM grant of $5000 to fund a study of the Mount Geoffrey Crownland fuel loading situation.” CARRIED with 1 opposed.
Motion: Donna Tuele/Joan Brears, “That we name the Recreation Committee as HIRRA's coordinating body for the recommendations to the RDCS for the allocation of 12,000 additional recreation tax dollars.” CARRIED
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.
M/S/C : Paul Clemens/Lynne Carmichael, That HIRRA recommends to the Regional District of Comox Strathcona that the $12,000 Recreation funds be allocated as proposed by the Recreation Committee:
Hornby Island Education Society….$2500…School gymnasium subsidy
HIRRA………………………………….$600…Recreation Bursaries
Hornby Island Education Society….$3000…Volleyball Group
Hornby Island Tennis Association…$2400
HIRRA Recreation Coordinator ……$3500
Total $12,000
M/S/C : Betty Kennedy/Jan Bevan, “That Ron Sitter be appointed to the Regional Parks committee.”
M/S/C : Phil Baily moved that support be given for construction of Sections 1 and 2 of this trail - Section 1 extending east approximately 100 yards from the end of the present recently constructed section bypassing the hill near Sorenson's Pond, and Section 2 extending west, from the other end of Sorenson's Pond trail, to the entrance to the Outdoor Education Centre. Motion seconded by Dan Johnson. Discussion followed, including the irony that the trails are hard for locals to use in the summer because they are so crowded with tourists. Clarification was requested regarding the exact endpoints of the proposal being motioned.
Carol Quin requested letter of support for her proposal to retrieve tax funds from Comox Valley Economic Development Society, to be administered under joint umbrella organization for Denman and Hornby, under direct contract to RDCS. She read from the rationale published in Grapevine.
M/S/C to provide such a letter (seconded by Lou Ackerson, unanimously carried).(14 in favour to 13 opposed) Fred noted that the proposed section contains little wetland and that ongoing public consultation was paramount owing to the closeness of the vote.
M/S/C: Jan Bevan/Carol Quin. "That the Fall Fair Initiative become an undertaking of HIRRA and that a fall fair committee be appointed." Carried.
Members will be appointed to this committee at the November executive meeting.
M/S/C: Jan Bevan/Carol Quin. "That the Fall Fair Initiative become an undertaking of HIRRA and that a fall fair committee be appointed." Carried.
Members will be appointed to this committee at the November executive meeting.
M/S/C Judith Lawrence/Tom Knott, "In order to have quality public education in this province we encourage teachers in their efforts to negotiate a contract in an atmosphere of respect. We support the restoration of services to students, recognizing the need for smaller class sizes, and adequate resources for special needs students."
M/S/C: Paul Clemens/Katherine Grieve, "That the Fire Protection operating budget be increased by $6500, to allow $15,000 for the Fire Patrol and $11,356 for HIRRA core services." CARRIED with none opposed.
M/S/C: Allan Beattie/ Andrew Carmichael, "That the 2006 Comfort Station budget projecting expenses of $8500 be approved as presented." CARRIED with none opposed.
M/S/C: April Lewis/Tony Law, "That the 2006 recreation budget be approved as presented." CARRIED with none opposed.
Motion: Dan Bruiger/Tony Quin, “That the revised bylaws of the Hornby Island Residents’ & Ratepayers’ Association be approved as presented.”
Discussion followed.
Motion to amend: Tony Law/Ron Sitter, “That Section 2 c) of the revised bylaw be amended to read ‘A member may vote on any resolution once she or he has become a member.’” There was discussion. This amendment would abolish the 42-day waiting period prior to a new member having voting rights.
Several speakers stressed the importance of members being well informed on issues that come before HIRRA for decision.
The question was called. There was one vote in favor and 36 against.
The proposed amendment was declared defeated.
The method of registering new members was discussed. The membership roll was re-affirmed, as stated in the bylaws.
The question was called on the original motion.
The motion to approve the revised bylaws was passed by unanimous vote.
M/S/C: Betty Kennedy/Giff LaRose, “That the 5 year budget plan for Mount Geoffrey Regional Park, forecasting annual expenditures averaging $10,500. be approved as presented.”
M/S/C: Betty Kennedy/Judith Lawrence, “That the 5 year budget plan for the 5 beach access parks, forecasting annual expenditures averaging $8500. be approved as presented."
M/S/C: Paul Clemens/Judith Lawrence, “That the HIRRA Core Services budget for 2006, detailing operating expenses of $33,800.00; special projects expenditures of $3018 and Clinic maintenance expenditures of $3700 be approved as presented.”
Motion: Ron Sitter/ Giff LaRose, “That HIRRA appoint a task force of 1 – 3 people to develop recommendations on actions that can be taken before the next Islands Trust election to insure that the election process is clear, honest and fair.” Carried with one abstention.
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