November 21 2022

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BAMFIELD COMMUNITY AFFAIRS SOCIETY General Meeting Unofficial Minutes

21 November  at 6.30 pm
via Zoom - hosted by Jamie Willock (Chair)

Attendees (42): Jamie Willock (Chair),  Bob Beckett, Rae Hopkins, John and Sheryl Mass, Julie Bradley, Susan Derasp, Tom Jensen, Robin Schmitt, Bob Schmitt, Ben West, Jaleen Rousseau, Mandy Ross, Jaslyn Haberl, Anne Stewart, Barry Sills, Mary and Mark Doherty, Greg Willmon, Max Salomon, Tara McNeil, Paul and Alison Bird, Kevin McAughtrie, Matt Hermensen, Ashley Klyne, Danny and Tania Burgi, Dale Benham , Amelia Voss, Shayla Baumeier , Marnie McAughtrie, Bonnie McKay, Reid Yochim and Shannon Mendt, Betty Boyko, Curt Smecher, Glen Ballman, Jane Morrison, Sean Rogers

ACRD Presenters: Eddie Kunderman and Jennie Brun

Regrets: Stella Wenstob, Jan Teversham

Acknowledgement of Indigenous Lands: The BCAS acknowledges that the land on which we meet is within the Traditional territory of the Huu-ay-aht First Nations where indigenous peoples have lived since time immemorial.

Statement of Inclusivity: The BCAS is responsible for fostering a public forum within its community to facilitate communications and services that diverse groups identify as respectful, inclusive and accessible.

The meeting was called to order at 6.33pm.

The agenda was passed m/JBradley s/BSills

Adoption of Minutes of 17 October 2022 Community Affairs Meeting. m/TJensen s/PBird  Unanimous.  

CORRESPONDENCE

No correspondences to report.

ACRD Director’s Report- Bob Beckett

ACRD has many new faces

Since the past municipal/regional election the ACRD Board has met once and held two days of orientation for the new board members and staff. November and December are busy for the Board with getting up to speed on board processes, regional governance matters and starting to focus on business at hand including identifying board priorities, including budgeting, planning matters etc. 

One of the first duties of the Electoral Area Director is to appoint an Alternate Director, someone who can fill in at ACRD Board and Electoral area meetings, in the absence of the director. For the last 4 years Bob Baden has been my Alternate Director for which I am most grateful. 

Bob Baden approached me a few weekends ago and indicated that he wished to be appointed the Bamfield APC (Advisory Planning Commission). The ACRD Board recently  confirmed his appointment, but in doing so Bob can no longer serve as an Alternate Director.

Consequently, I have asked Bob Schmitt to take on the responsibility of Alternate Director. Bob has an extensive background in municipal government in the capacity as a municipal solicitor. Over the past year or so, Bob and I have had numerous conversations about the ACRD governance model and I feel confident given our relationship and his municipal experience that he will make an excellent Alternate Director. 

TREASURER’S REPORT – Susan Derasp

As of  October 31st

Cheque acct.                                     $19,792.35

High interest savings account    $22,496.33

Member account                             $5.21

Total assets                                      $42,2793.89

Change in financial position from September 30/2022.        + $19.09

Motion to pass financial statement  m/BWest s/TMcNeil

ACRD PRESENTATION -  Jenny Brun

See attached

Questions Various questions were posed related to costs to current residents- (no change)

Commercial charges, ( will vary), waste water (not involved) , inadequate water lines for further developments and rates for different areas of Bamfield (the same).                                                                                         

BAMFIELD LODGE PRESENTATION – Matt Harmenson

See attached

A discussion followed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

2. Community Hall- JP Hastey

Places for Storage for the BCEP and Bamfield Historical Society were requested .

3. Harbour Authority- Rae Hopkins

Some repairs are being carried out.

4. Emergency Preparedness – Bob Schmitt

  • ACRD workshops held on Oct 20 in Anacla and the eastside firehall to gather local information re West Coast Evacuation. A report will be provided in the new year.
  • Randy Thoen, ACRD FireSmart Coordinator was in Bamfield 24-26 Oct. Vegetation removed from both firehalls and the water treatment plant to reduce fire risk. Firesmart assessment carried out at the school.
  • Randy and Bob met residents on east and west side to distribute Firesmart and emergency preparedness info.
  • Discussions re local emergency training for 2023.

5. Bamfield Community School – Robin Schmitt

The Christmas concert will be on December 13

5. Bamfield Community School Association – Jaslyn Herbel

  • Little Buddies  will be meeting on Fridays at 10.00am
  • The children met with firefighters
  • The Halloween event was successful and thanks go to the water taxis and the Huu-ay-aht for their support.
  • BCSA is looking for new Board members
  • Reading Buddies are happening at 1.00pm on Thursday and volunteers are needed.

6. Parks - Sheryl Mass

  • The Pavilion in West Park is underway.
  • The Eileen Scott pavilion is at the planning stage

7. Chamber of Commerce -  Marnie McAughtrie

We have been approached by a few publications due to the road improvement announcements. Montecristo magazine has produced a very well-written , well-researched article with input from Jamie Willock (thank you Jamie)

Western Investor neglected all the information about the current state of the road and published that it is now paved,

An Island Chamber coalition has been formed and meets monthly via Zoom to address issues common to all, including staff shortages, lack of available housing, rising freight costs etc. I am hoping to be able to join the next meeting.

Bamfield Arts – Julie Bradley

The Christmas Fair will be on December 10 from 11-2 at the RIX Centre,

Contact Julie for more information

NEW BUSINESS

OLD BUSINESS

The next meeting will be on Monday 16 January 2023 at 6.30pm.

Meeting Adjourned at ?   m /MMcAughtrie s/PBird Unanimous