Minutes of a meeting of the Directors of SIRRA held July 18, 2020, by ZOOM conference. Present: Michel Chiasson, President; Mairead Boland, Vice-President; Ron Hall, Treasurer; David Osborne, Secretary; Jeannie Crerar, Serban Craioveanu, Helen Wale, Colin Curwen. Guest: Susie Washington-Smythe 1. The meeting was called to order at 3:03 PM by Michel. David agreed to chair the meeting and to take and circulate these minutes. Michel welcomed all the directors and declared a quorum present. Our presence on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish Peoples was acknowledged with thanks. 2. The agenda was approved as circulated with the addition of a report on the Parks Liaison Committee from Michel under #4, and a report from Susie Washington-Smythe about JASCO under #6. 3. The minutes of April 28, 2020 were approved as circulated and will be posted to the website as usual. 4. Business arising: a. No further update on government interactions. b. Mairead reported that the new website is substantially ready to 'go live' and that will occur soon. She will ensure that new documents will seamlessly be added. Ron requested an update on the budget for the recent website work. Colin and Mairead reported that Tyler Stolting has substantially completed the work for approximately $600.00, 20% over the budget of $500.00, which the Board agreed was reasonable in the circumstances. It will be launched with notices in 'the usual' media. The Board should consider what role Harvey will play in the new website. Thanks to Mairead, Colin, and Tyler for this work. c. Michel briefly reported that Parks Liaison Committee has been involved in monitoring efforts locally for the SRKW and other whales. 5. Ron spoke to his final (sigh) Treasurer's report and budget which had been circulated by email. Our finances are solid. He has integrated Excel reports to make them more streamlined. He will work with Colin to transfer Treasurer duties. Thanks to Colin for agreeing to do this important work. MOVED by David, seconded by Jeannie, that the report be accepted and presented to the AGM. Carried. 6. Other business: a. Susie reported continuing troubling issues with the way the installation of a hydrophone array in Boundary pass was handled by Jasco, the company which did the installation, and the government agencies involved. There are continuing complaints from nearby residents on Cliffside. She suggests SIRRA should become involved by at least writing a letter of support of the residents. Jeannie and others requested that she provide background and documentation of the concerns for the Board to consider. She agreed to do so. b. Items for the next Board meeting: Appointment of officers, Jasco, the SRKW 'sanctuary zones', continuation of surveys, and consideration of the concern about the property assessment process brought by Judy Tipple. 7. The date for the next meeting was set for Saturday, September 19th, 2020 t 10:30 AM in a venue to be decided. Meeting was adjourned at 3:53 PM.