2nd Notice of TIRRA General Members Meeting TIRRA (Thetis Island Residents' and Ratepayers' Association)

Notice to Property Owners and TIRRA members of Important General Meeting
Forbes Hall: Saturday, July 23rd, 3PM

In addition to normal updates provided at TIRRA General Membership Meetings, there is a call to all voters (TIRRA members and property owners) to attend.

At the April GM, Paul Duncan presented a report on Solid Waste (Garbage and Recycling). Paul concluded in his report that islanders would need to decide the future of the yard through consideration of 3 scenarios.

Scenario 1: Restart recycling with less products, a review of hours of operation, and a review of higher garbage fee revenue.

Scenario 2: Seek long-term solutions with MOTI & CVRD & invest in infrastructure (electricity, water, sewage, and permanent structures).

Scenario 3: Current situation. Take our recycling to CVRD & Return-It and wind-up Centre recycling.

A motion was made at the GM for the TIRRA Executive to proceed as soon as can be done with Scenario 1 while pursuing longer term sustainability via Scenario 2. 

This motion was approved by attending members.

Following the AGM vote, the TIRRA Solid Waste Committee has continued to challenge CVRD and Recycle BC for solutions not involving incremental costs: we do not qualify for any assistance as our census population is less than 1000.  After determining no assistance forthcoming, we sought pricing from GFL. We have concluded our research and information is available to all via the two links below.  

The bottom line is two-fold:

Re-starting a recycle service will require incremental funding from either property owners (taxpayers) or users.

Types of materials accepted will be restricted to "curbside" only. Many items previously accepted will need to be taken to CVRD sites by islanders.

Now that details have been published on the Community website, a decision is needed by TIRRA members and Thetis Property Owners, If we move forward with Scenario 1 and 2, how will we pay for these services: either user pay or via parcel tax.

If you have questions or suggestions, please share via email by July 17th to tirra@thetisisland.net.

We will try to consolidate the information and post for all to consider, by July 20th.

TIRRA Executive

Reference documents (information sheet and cost analysis) are posted on thetisisland.net under Community partition: Waste Management
https://www.thetisisland.net/tica-tirra/2022-07-10_TIRRA_Recycle_Information_Sheet.docx
https://www.thetisisland.net/tica-tirra/2022-07-10_Recycle_Costing_Analysis.docx

Update on INTERNET

Thank you everyone for sharing your challenges and success stories with us!

We also appreciate the update from Peter Luckham of Island Trust, that:
- The Fibre optic project is still in stream and is waiting on funding
- The program is still on the table and the province has committed to fund all the projects that came in
- There were delays last summer with running the underwater fiber from Rupert to Victoria
- The project has resumed and hopes are it will be completed this year (yay!)

We have received very positive reviews about Beacon Wireless, who are based on Saltspring Island.
Service will be based upon your location, and a site visit is required to ensure you can get full reception.
Thus far, we have been really impressed with their responsiveness and the pricing is very reasonable.
We hear that Starlink is another option, but we'd prefer to put $$ in the pocket of a local, gulf island business.

They are scheduling their technicians to make a trip over to Thetis very soon, so if you'd like to get on the list, here is their info.
admin@beaconwireless.ca / https://www.beaconwireless.ca/

Locally made natural INSECT (Mosquito) REPELLENT

We are putting in an order with E3 Naturals for another case of their farm-made Emu oil essential essence insect repellent.

We'll get a box for humans and a box of the pet spray (without tea tree oil)

It may not work for everyone, but it has helped us, our dogs and goats for many years.
More info here: https://e3naturals.com/

Please let us know if you are interested.
info@jollityfarm.ca or text/call 250.415.0101

Aphid Problems? Need some BENEFICIAL INSECTS?

All of the wonderful spring rain has created some ideal conditions for aphids (um.. AND MOSQUITOS!)

If you are experiencing some of the same issues as other island farmers and gardeners, maybe you need a team of Ladybirds to help.

We are putting in an order on Monday from The Bug Lady, and imagine it will be most cost-effective to share the shipping costs.

Check it out here and let us know if you'd like to order.
https://www.thebuglady.ca/

info@jollityfarm.ca or text/call 250.415.0101

Resumption of Veterinary Services

Following last weekend’s nightmare encounter with the worst of Covid -19, intensive care from the life savers at the Royal Victoria Jubilee Hospital, I am coming to the end of my hospitalization and hope to resume the visits that were last planned for last Wednesday.
All being well around, July 24th.

More information to shortly follow after discharge from hospital.

Take care everyone and keep safe!

Martin

Book Sale Volunteers

The hall is booked for 10 a.m. Friday 29th.  I have invited book donations from then on.
Come on down any time after 10 to set up tables etc.

I am looking for 3 volunteers interested in selling the books on Saturday, July 30.

You get to wear a very cute apron.

Celine

Book and Bake Sale Update

Hello all.

The book and bake sale will be a little different this year.
You are welcome to bring your book donations from 10 am on Friday, July 29.
You can bring them in the front door or side patio.  If this date does not work for you, let me know.  I have very limited storage space but will try to accommodate all donations.

Thank you for your support.
Celine
Valestrands@gmail.com
250-246-4349

Thank you

Thank you to everyone who offered up their used satellite dishes to me. I now have enough satellite dishes to start my own small business, so I appreciate all of your generosity. 

I understand now that used satellite dishes also make good bird baths so if you want to recycle them that way you should try it. 

Cheers,
Alan

Rowboat, Boat Glide and Winch

A ten-foot fibreglass rowboat - it still works but is not likely to be stolen.
The boat glide is a name I made up, constructed of plastic pipe and rope and on the beach in untidy condition.

The electric winch pulls the boat up the glide so you don’t have to. Comes with rope. 
All items free.

Text Peter at 604 727 0380

Rebar

Lots of 5/8 rebar for sale. 20' long pieces. Already on the island, come and get it and save yourself a delivery charge. $24 per foot.

Ed 

604.302.4341

Help Needed to Move in on Saturday July 16 / $30/hr

Hello,

We are moving in this Saturday July 16 and we desperately need help to unload the truck! 

We are willing to pay $30 cash per hour of work. We will probably need two people for 2-3 hours.

The address is 394 Mill Road, the time is around 11 am this coming Saturday morning.

Please contact me at 604-446-9997 or 236-334-5926
or valerian.abel@gmail.com

Thank you,

Valerian

Tour de Thetis

Cyclists are invited to join the Tour de Thetis tomorrow (Saturday) at 9 a.m. at the Community Hall.

It's not a race; it's simply for folks who enjoy a pleasant ride on our beautiful island. Whether you follow the 30 km course or something shorter, finish at the hall at 11 a.m. for debriefing and possible cookies.

Dave