June 2, 2011 TIRRA Executive Meeting
Draft Minutes


Present: Ernie H., Steve F., John S., Graham S., Doreen L., Kevin G., Denis G., Suzanne S., Ann K., Steph C.

Called to order: 7:05pm

Meeting began with a presentation of thanks (card/gift cert) to Kevin Galbraith for his continuing commitment as treasurer and the extra work generated from the Sanitation System.

1.Sanitation report:
Steve summarised the current status of the sanitation issues
- result of special meeting, TIRRA membership approval to proceed with property parcel tax from municipality
- will be about $100 per parcel if the alternative approval and/or referendum succeeds
- will require some restructuring of system (ie budget mngmnt)
- thanks to Ken Youds
- next step is in CVRD's hands; advertising bylaw and potential ballot for referendum
- still addressing issues of current system misuse

Discussion followed.

2.Treasurers report
Kevin provided a summary of finances.
- as normal
- 90% payments received
- garbage 197 (actual) : 200 (projected goal) auditors recommend applying for partial Hst rebate (could save TIRRA $2500 annually)
Discussion	
(Kevin will investigate this process further)
- reminder/reconsider letters going out to unpaid memberships Discussion
- If parcel tax is approved, should TICA take over responsibility of fund collection?
Discussion
 	
3.Transportation report
Graham presented the current transportation issues
- gravel issue on Kenwood road. Grant is aware of the problem, which he feels will be ongoing unless road is sealed.  Discussion
-   summer road repairs by slough and Hollyberry/Garbage site
-  Grant hopes to use fill collected from ditch maintenance to build up the memorial garden on Pilkey Point road

4.Ferry report
Ann presented the ferry report.
- new commissioner will be visitng Thetis in Oct/Nov.
- rates have been frozen at 4.15%  for year 2012 - 2013  but not including fuel surcharges
- Commissioner will be reviewing the Ferry Act
- encourage residents to write leeters to Minister of Transportation, etc.
- letter should be drafted from TIRRA
Action: Denis will write letter on behalf of TIRRA with Ann's input

5.Cemetery report
Suzanne summarized cemetery issues.
- running short on space
- will be opening up new area for use
- Green burial cemetery still in planning

6.Trails report
Doreen updated on the status of the trails
- are over grown and she will be responsible for necessary trimming

7.TICF:
Each executive member should choose a name for a future TICF board appointment to be short listed by the executive in keeping with the TICF bylaws.

Meeting adjourned 8:20 pm.