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Gold River Streamkeepers Monthly Meeting Minutes Aquatic Centre, Meeting Room No. 1
Thursday, February 27th ,2008
l. Call to Order
Chairman, Ken Smith called the Gold River Streamkeepers meeting to
order at 7:00 p.m.
ll. Attendees
The members present were: Jane Bogie (Treasurer/Director), Pat Watson
(Director), Ken Smith (Secretary/Director), Kevin Dello (Member), Tom
Rasmussen (Member), Lyndy Jensen (Member) and Wade Jensen
(Member), Mike Ballard (DFO, Fisheries Officer), Dave Davies (DFO
Community Advisor), Marcel Minor (Guest), Dustin McLean (Member)
Colleen Campbell (Guest),
111. Acceptance of Agenda
It was moved by Tom and seconded by Dustin to accept the meeting
agenda. Items added under new business: (a) Report from Mike Ballard
(b) Report from Dave Davies. Motion carried.
1V. Approval of Minutes Dated Jan. 16th 2008
Dustin moved to accept the minutes of Jan. 16th Pat seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
V. Unfinished Business
A) Project Development
a) Projects listed by priority
l/ Dunlop Creek Fence
- · Fence Redesign
(l) Committee chairman is Pat and other committee members are: Jane, Randy, Lyndy, Wade, Mike, & Ken.
(2) Dave will provide information in regards to fence design and will also provide information on the design and installation of an up stream fish box. This box will allow trout to travel upstream while the fence is up.
2/ Fish Habitat Signs
(1) Committee chairman is Ken and commitee
members are Tom, Dustin and Wade.
3/ GRSK Logo Development
(1) Committee chairperson is Lyndy, who will
deliver the the computer disk to Fish an Stitch
and pick up garment brochures.
4/ Activity Station G. R Scout’s “Bring a Buddy Day”
(1) This scheduled event was cancelled and will be
rescheduled for some time in May,2008
(2) Committee was formed to organize an activity
station that could assist scout members in
aquiring their fish badges as well as informing
them of what the GRSK group is all about.
Committee Chairperson is Dustin, other
committee members are: Tom and Ken.
5/ Big Bend Crk. No.l
– Bank and Creek Restoration
(1) Fallen trees need to be pulled down off the
hillside and be secured along the creek
this will help to decrease bank erosion and
allow shelter from the sun and potential
predators.
– Trail Development
(1) Committee chairman is Kevin. Once the
Streamkeepers course has been completed, a
committee will be formed to proceed with
the development of the Big Bend Crk.
No. 1 trail.
– Culvert Baffles (l) Culvert Baffles need to be installed in order
to assist Coho to travel upstream through
the culvert. Dave will provide us with
product info. and supplier information.
– Fish Ladder
(1) This project is slated for 2010 as the cement
blocks from the Heber Crk. dam will not
be available until then. Preliminary work
will be done in the mean time.
B) Streamkeepers Course
When: March 29 & 30 from 8:00 – 4:00 each day
Instructor: Dave Clough
Participant’s Fee: $10.00 per person
Funding: Dave Davies (DFO) will pay for instructor and
instructor’s expenses. GRSK Society will pay for books and
classroom space.
Class Size: Maximum of 12 participants
Location: Aquatic Centre Room #l and Field Training at Big Bend Crk.
Ad : Lyndy will prepare the ad for the course. She will place ad on
the local TV channel and on the Village Square bulletin board.
Streamkeepers Handbooks: Ken will order books once the number of students are known.
C) Insurance Coverage for GRSK Members
Ken reported that GRSK members are not presently covered by any
insurance policy. The Pacific Streamkeepers Federation is in the process
revamping the policy so that it reflects more on what type of projects the
volunteer groups are involved in. The new insurance policy agreement
will be sent to GRSK once we have applied for coverage.
D) Donations to the Rod and Gun Club
Ken has talked to Dick Dennison in regards to their participation and
expectations in regards to the annual donation of $500 to the Rod and Gun
Club. At this time they do not expect to receive any donation from the
GRSK Society as their limit involvement in our projects to not warrant any special funding.
VI. Correspondence
No correspondence.
VII. New Business
a) Green Island Energy Ash Dump Site
The proposed ash dump site is located above Big Bend Creek
No.1 We will advise GIE of the importance of this creek.
Even though all environmental concerns will be dealt with,
it will be GRSK job to monitor this creek on an ongoing bases.
If changes in water quality are noted, we will bring it to the
attention of Green Island Energy, so that by working together,
issues can be resolved.
VIII. Reports
a) Treasurer’s Report
Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report was made by Dustin
and seconded by Lyndy. Motion was carried.
b) Fisheries Officer Report (Mike Ballard)
Mike reported on a new initiative which involves the offender not being processed through the courts but be required to work with volunteer groups to repair damage done to the environment. That way, the offender becomes part of the solution, instead of part of the problem. This appears to be much more productive than fines or jail time. Mike also mentioned the fact that he has been transferred to Campbell River, and his position here in Gold River probably will not filled. This will mean, no Fisheries Officer stationed here in Gold River. The group wished him the best and thank him for his service in promoting the well beingof our local fisheries and it’s volunteer groups.
c) DFO Community Advisory Report (Dave Davies)
Dave provided information on the Conuma River Side
Channel project. The estimated cost for this project is
three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) and phase one and two
should be completed this year. The majority of the funding
is in place. This channel will support and promote the well being
of the Chum salmon.
IX. Action Items
a) Fish Habitat Sign Posts
- · Meet with Works Superintendent for sign placement (Ken)
b) Insurance Coverage For Members.
- · Ken will complete application form with a liability limit
of two million dollars and send it to Speirs & Co. Ltd. for
processing.
c) Streamkeepers Course
- · Lyndy will place ad on Local TV and place ad on the bulletin board. Ken order the required manuals.
X. Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held at the Aquatic Centre, Room
No.1, Tuesday, 25 March, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
XI. Adjournment : (8:45 p.m.) Moved by Dustin