MINUTES OF 
TIRRA Special Meeting April 30, 2011
(recording-Stefanie Cottell)

President Ernie Hunter clarified before calling the meeting to order that only members in good standing would be eligible to vote.  Opportunity was given to pay past dues or join.

The meeting was called to order at 4:05pm using Robert's Rules Newly Revised 10th edition.
Members attending: 52   Non Members: 7

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the sustainability of our Thetis Island solid waste system (garbage and recycling), and specifically to consider an initiative to fund the system through a parcel tax.  It was explained that no other business was to be conducted at the meeting.
The following motion, brought forward from the executive meeting of Apr 26th,2011, was read:

"that TIRRA request the assistance of the CVRD to expedite the approval and implementation as early as possible of a parcel-based tax for Thetis Island with the net result that all residential-zoned properties contribute to funding the operation of an annually budgeted solid waste system that meets the needs of the community and the requirements of the CVRD".

Ken Youds was introduced as moderator. Handouts were given and he proceeded to present a summary of the current system, sustainability issues, and the process involved in the possible CVRD bylaw development process.

Discussion from the floor: 17 speakers each took their turn to ask questions or state a perspective.  The moderator responded to each speaker in turn.  When there were no further speakers, the moderator closed the discussion.

Ernie Hunter reread the motion as circulated in writing to the audience.  By show of hands, the motion carried.  None opposed.  No abstentions noted.  The 7 non-members did not vote.  Once the motion carried the audience broke into applause to express their pleasure.

Steve Frankel, as Chair of Sanitation Committee, expressed his thanks to Ken for moderating the discussion,  to the committee for their participation, and to the volunteers and the contractor of the waste management system for their tireless efforts.

Ernie Hunter closed the meeting with thanks to all and the hope that we can continue a successful system that is not so heavily dependant on volunteers.

Claire Hess moved to adjourn meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 4:50 pm.