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Present:
Members: Jacques Campbell (Acting Chair); Joan Combes (Secretary); John Combes; Janet Land; John Money; Brian Hollingshead; John McMillan; Susanne Middleditch: Guests: Rundi Kappang and Todd Shannon (Parks Canada); Other: Priscilla Ewbanks; Absent: Hugh Grasswick, Don Piper, Alfred Reynolds, Geri Crooks, Rick Mayher
Minutes:
The minutes of the June 9th meeting were approved as drafted.
New Business:
Jacques Campbell handed out an agenda for the evening. The items addressed included:
- Information from Small Craft Harbours (SCH):
Dave Thorne, SCH, faxed Jacques a list of Harbour Authorities for which they have responsibility and a list of contacts. Lots of good information is included and it will be reviewed in detail.
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- Committee organizational issues:
It was agreed that the committee name will be Saturna Dock Replacement Committee. The mandate of the committee will be the replacement of the Saturna dock so that existing functions can resume and setting up a process to deal with the long-term management of the dock. A vital issue is the endorsement of the committee and it’s mandate by the community at large. Steps that can be taken to solicit input and distribute information included posting notices of meetings and minutes, regular articles for the Scribbler, and actively encouraging community input and participation. It was agreed that this committee should report to the Saturna Community Club in the same manner as other special purposes committees.
- Appointment of other officers:
Hugh Grasswick was appointed as Vice Chair of the committee, pending his willingness to take the job. If Hugh is unwilling or unable, Don Piper will be asked. It should be noted that both Gloria Manzano and Terry Danyliw removed themselves from membership in the committee based on potential conflict of interest. It was also agreed that sub-committees may be appointed to address specific areas as the need arises during the life of the committee.
- Parks Canada involvement:
Parks Canada was invited to joint the committee and Todd Shannon, Technical Services Officer for the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, indicated a willingness to participate as a member. Todd made it clear that Parks Canada will not be taking over the dock but that they want to be involved in this process as a good neighbour.
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- BC Ferries (BCF) input:
BCF indicated that they would like a single point of contact with the committee. Based on his current involvement, Brian Hollingshead graciously agreed to be that contact. Everyone has been impressed by the responsiveness of BCF in addressing the fire on June 5th and the promptness of installing of an interim walk-way to the floating docks. The secretary was charged with writing a letter to both the CEO of BCF (mentioning Al Winning in particular) and Susan Steele of DFO, Small Craft Harbours division, to thank them for their efforts to date.
List of dock uses:
Of prime importance to rebuilding the dock is to identify all its uses and attempt to quantify them as accurately as possible. Additional or clarified uses offered by members included:
- Fueling: to include vehicle (resident/visitor, fire trucks, etc.), heating fuel – both tug and barge access
- Emergency access: details needed
- Parks Canada:
- Other Provincial, Federal and Local agencies (such as CRD staff)
- Firefighter: movement and staging area (men and equipment)
- Disaster/Emergency: access and egress
- Coast Guard: survey ship and smaller vessels
- General freight: on and off the island
- Social amenities: a high use, viewpoint and staging area for residents and tourists
- Gravel delivery:
The importance of focusing on public safety was stressed. The dock is of vital importance to the mutual agreement that exists between the island Fire Departments, police, emergency entry/egress, and ambulance services.
It became clear that a subcommittee needs to work on this topic. Susanne Middleditch agreed to collate data gathering and report back to the committee by June 30. Key people that may be able to provide the necessary usage statistics include: Gloria Manzano (fishing vessels, sea planes); John Money (Hydro, TELUS and RCMP); Dick Silverberg (fuel usage); Priscilla Ewbanks (mail, news, freight and social); Janet Land (ambulance use, medical personnel, outbound patients); John McMillan (disaster activities); Alf Reynolds (Cost Guard, water taxis, tours). Others are encouraged to give their uses and statistics to Susanne. John Combes will research information available from Harbours Commission on current docks, uses and traffic. John Money will get a copy of the Galiano base case for review.
Meeting schedule:
Due to events surrounding the upcoming lamb barbecue, July 9th was felt to be the earliest the committee could next meet. A time of 4:30 – 6:30 PM was determined. Jacques will contact Dave Thorne, SCH, John Money will contact the Whaler Bay and another Harbour Authority, and John Combes will contact the CRD Harbour Commission regarding our activities and the desire to meet with them in separate meetings during the month of August.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 pm.
Joan Combes, Secretary
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