Minutes of a meeting of the directors of SIRRA held September 19, 2020 Present by 'Teams': David Osborne (president and Secretary), Mairead Boland (Vice-president), Colin Curwen (Treasurer), Michel Chiasson, Helen Wale, Serban Craioveanu Regrets: Jeanne Crerar Guest: Ron Hall 1. The meeting was called to order at 10:45 by David. He declared a quorum present. Our presence on traditional Coast Salish territory was acknowledged with thanks. He welcomed the directors. 2. The agenda was approved as circulated. 3. The minutes of July 18 and August 11, 2020 were approved as circulated. David will ask Harvey to post on the website. 4. The following officers were elected by acclamation to serve until the next AGM in 2021: President and Secretary: David Osborne Vice-president: Mairead Boland Treasurer: Colin Curwen 5. Business arising: a. Ron, Mairead and Colin reported that work on the new website continues. Technical difficulties are being worked on by Tyler Stolting. They will meet next week to continue work and report back to the board. b. David reported on feedback from the community about SIRRA's letter to the Islands Trust of August 17, 2020 about complaints regarding 198 Cliffside Road. He also reported that a letter and email dated September 10, 2020, were received yesterday from Islands Trust Bylaw and Compliance Enforcement Manager which was circulated to the board. Discussion ensued. The board will take more time to consider the letter and a response, if any. Within a few days the letter will be posted to the website and the community informed of its contents, along with any response from SIRRA. Mairead will contact one respondent to discuss her response and report back to the board. c. Short discussion of the SRKW ISZ. The efforts of Susie Washington-Smyth and her group of local monitors was applauded. Michel reported that he has been using a range-finder provided by SIMRES and noted few boats in the Zone recently. d. Mairead will follow up with Judy Tipple and others concerned about the assessment process for properties on Saturna, and report back to the board. We will offer SIRRA as a partner to provide a community response to the perceived problems with the process and substance of real property assessment. e. No update available on support letter regarding Islands Trust review process. Mairead will follow up and report. 6. Colin will be working with Ron to transfer treasurer's duties and records. Colin will continue to account for membership dues. Ron, Mairead, and Colin will continue to meet to resolve issues and transfer work. 7. Discussion of member surveys tabled to when the new website is available to use as a vehicle. 8. New business: a. As noted above Ron, Colin and Mairead to meet and resolve, and report back. b. The board approved small amendments to the grant application form. Amended form will be posted on the website. Discussion and confirmation of granting policy. c. Susie Washington-Smyth reappointed as SIRRA's volunteer liaison to the Parks Committee to report to the board from time to time as necessary.