Advocacy
Following is a copy of an email sent by the AMIB Executive to the Islands Trust 2050 project on April 7, 2022:
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To: Trust Council
cc: Jeanine Dodds David Maude In response to The Islands Trust policy statement review, The Association Of Mayne Island Boaters would like the following proposal to be included in the Public Comments of the 2050 Islands Trust policy statement. As the executive of the Mayne Island Boating Association (AMIB), we are writing on behalf of our members. Our club was formed 20 years ago to advocate for marine facilities on Mayne Island and over the years our membership count has ranged between 250 and 300 members. In addition to maintaining our Islands public dock and ramp facilities we hold boating related recreation activities and are active in providing free boating courses to our membership. We would like to offer suggestions towards the development of the Islands Trust 2050 operating plan and we note that the official community plans on some Islands include provisions towards the needs of boaters. As with any Island, Mayne has an actively growing boating community in need of either private, community or commercial marine infrastructure. Facilities in the Gulf Islands cover a broad range of mix between public and private docks. Pender Island as an example has few private docks compared to Mayne’s 101 private docks, while Pender has approximately 10 times the public moorage as Mayne. Docks accessible to non-water front property owners provide significant value to our Island community while acting to minimize the impact of boating on our environment. Many of our communities’ boaters are seniors, access to a boat on a mooring poses far more risk of injury or drowning than at a dock. Public docks can serve to improve our Islands transportation infrastructure as well as act as a point of emergency egress. Community or Commercial docks provide an efficient use of the dock’s footprint, as a single ramp and walkway serves multiple boats. A boat having technical problems at a dock is far more likely to be noticed and the problem resolved, potentially before sinking. As a result, the risk of damage to the marine environment is minimized. For reference, the only difference between a community (public) dock and a commercial marina is the ownership, both meet the same environmental and use conditions, neither need market fuel or hazardous goods. It is worth noting that both community and commercial docks create employment in their maintenance and day to day operation. In closing we would like to ask that the trust recognize the important role publicly accessible docks serve in our Island communities and provide clear support for their inclusion in your 2050 planning. We welcome any questions you may have on this request and would be happy to share our experience in these matters. Thank you, For the Association of Mayne Island Boaters Judy Kiyooka Bob McKinnon Louis Vallee Cliff Kiyooka Richard Jarco Murry Malott Chris Redsell email: chisredsell@shaw.ca Carl Bunnin email: cbunnin@gmail.com |
Click on the following "Download File" to read the report from Dale Puskas, Manager, CRD Capital Projects, where it is stated, in regards to Anson Road, "Onshore works are now anticipated to be undertaken January 2020, with marine works in the summer Fisheries Window of July 15th to September 15th 2020"
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Work Done at Miners Bay Dock - August, 2018
The current scope of work for Miners Bay include
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From 2016 to date $109,171 will have been spent on capital work at Miners Bay (including current work) – approximately $94,000 of which is contract/construction work, $13,000 in consulting fees and $850 in CRD staff time.
The funding for the design and construction of the Anson Road Dock project has been in the approved budget since 2016. The detailed design work was postponed, while the Horton Bay Dock legal issues were being resolved by the federal government. The design work will proceed this year followed by construction, to provide the much needed public moorage for Mayne Island. Community delegations are always welcome at the Commission meetings. To register as a delegate, please contact the Commission Chair, Ben Mabberley or myself ,Ted Robbins, GM, Integrated Water Services, prior to the next Commission meeting which will be September 28. Ted Robbins | General Manager Integrated Water Services, Capital Regional District |
- Facts About Mayne Island Dockse - read this article by Carl Bunnin about how the SGIHC works as it relates to Mayne Island docks
- November 14, 2016 - Read Judgment Handed Down in Court Case between Arbutus Estates (P. Bucholz) and the Crown 42 pp
- Proposed Anson Road Dock at Horton Bay -- slide show, supporting documents, correspondence, CRD reports
- Agendas and Minutes and documents from the Southern Gulf Islands Harbours Commission
- To read Carl Bunnin's submission on Mayne Island docks and the Anson Road proposal go to pp 21-28 of the Jan. 15th Agenda.
- Moffat Nichol Engineer's Report on Miner's Bay Dock - December 11, 2015
Communications from AMIB
Horton Bay Dock - boats rafted 4 deep
Rezoning Passed
*Dear Boaters,*
*The final hurdle in the Anson Road rezoning process was achieved at the Islands Trust meeting on Monday 28th November where the application received 4th and final reading. The bylaws #168 and #169 which allow the CRD water lease at Anson Road to be used as a community dock are now passed. The Southern Gulf Islands Harbours Commission has included phase one of the Anson Road dock project in its 2016 – 2017 capital budget. A motion calling for a request for engineering proposals (RFP) was passed at their last meeting. All that remains for the project to proceed is the CRD Directors approval and continued support of the Harbours Commission.*
*AMIB thanks all those involved in the application process.
*Allen Slade-President AMIB*
*Dear Boaters,*
*The final hurdle in the Anson Road rezoning process was achieved at the Islands Trust meeting on Monday 28th November where the application received 4th and final reading. The bylaws #168 and #169 which allow the CRD water lease at Anson Road to be used as a community dock are now passed. The Southern Gulf Islands Harbours Commission has included phase one of the Anson Road dock project in its 2016 – 2017 capital budget. A motion calling for a request for engineering proposals (RFP) was passed at their last meeting. All that remains for the project to proceed is the CRD Directors approval and continued support of the Harbours Commission.*
*AMIB thanks all those involved in the application process.
*Allen Slade-President AMIB*
Boaters report re Gulf Island Oil Spill Strategy. 2015
The Mayne Island Conservancy hosted a meeting in Sidney to review the oil spill preparedness for the Southern Gulf Island and the Salish Sea. The approximately 35 attendees were form all of the SGI region as well as IOSA (Island Oil Spill Assoc) a core group from The San Juan Islands who have local systems in place to deal effectively and quickly with local spill situations. Representatives from the Island Trust, CRD and Industry were in attendance and AMIB director Allen Slade attended to see where the boating community might become an integral part of the preparedness process.
There was a clear need identified and the thought process has begun on just how the SGI can best develop a system that will mesh with the big picture response that is in place with Transport Canada and The Coast Guard to deal with major catastrophic events, should they occur. In the meantime, having systems in place to act on local spills will be essential.
While these are early days, it is apparent that support from the local boating community, will be an essential component of any program.
M.I. Conservancy directors Malcolm Inglis and Helen O’Brian should be congratulated on the initiative in organizing this very important event.
--Report by Allen Slade
The Mayne Island Conservancy hosted a meeting in Sidney to review the oil spill preparedness for the Southern Gulf Island and the Salish Sea. The approximately 35 attendees were form all of the SGI region as well as IOSA (Island Oil Spill Assoc) a core group from The San Juan Islands who have local systems in place to deal effectively and quickly with local spill situations. Representatives from the Island Trust, CRD and Industry were in attendance and AMIB director Allen Slade attended to see where the boating community might become an integral part of the preparedness process.
There was a clear need identified and the thought process has begun on just how the SGI can best develop a system that will mesh with the big picture response that is in place with Transport Canada and The Coast Guard to deal with major catastrophic events, should they occur. In the meantime, having systems in place to act on local spills will be essential.
While these are early days, it is apparent that support from the local boating community, will be an essential component of any program.
M.I. Conservancy directors Malcolm Inglis and Helen O’Brian should be congratulated on the initiative in organizing this very important event.
--Report by Allen Slade
September 25, 2015
Greetings Boating Members,
We have some exciting news about the proposed Community Dock at Anson Road. Now is the time to take action to let your support be known. SEE THE NEWS AND DETAILS BELOW, PLEASE READ TO THE BOTTOM:
At the request of the Southern Gulf Islands Harbours Commission, ( SGIHC ) a rezoning application has been made to the local Islands Trust by the CRD to allow for public use of the water lease held by the CRD at Anson Road. The Mayne Island Trust has tabled the rezoning application on their Agenda at the Island Trust Meeting starting at 1:00 PM, WEDNESDAY , SEPTEMBER, 30th at the AG HALL. This will be the first of several meetings during the rezoning process. We encourage all Boating Members to attend this meeting.
Over the past 12 years AMIB members have worked towards the development of marine facilities for Mayne Islanders. Our Island's need for increased public dock facilities capable of providing safe moorage was recognized by the SGIHC and CRD. Read more
Greetings Boating Members,
We have some exciting news about the proposed Community Dock at Anson Road. Now is the time to take action to let your support be known. SEE THE NEWS AND DETAILS BELOW, PLEASE READ TO THE BOTTOM:
At the request of the Southern Gulf Islands Harbours Commission, ( SGIHC ) a rezoning application has been made to the local Islands Trust by the CRD to allow for public use of the water lease held by the CRD at Anson Road. The Mayne Island Trust has tabled the rezoning application on their Agenda at the Island Trust Meeting starting at 1:00 PM, WEDNESDAY , SEPTEMBER, 30th at the AG HALL. This will be the first of several meetings during the rezoning process. We encourage all Boating Members to attend this meeting.
Over the past 12 years AMIB members have worked towards the development of marine facilities for Mayne Islanders. Our Island's need for increased public dock facilities capable of providing safe moorage was recognized by the SGIHC and CRD. Read more
December 6, 2014
To Economic Development Meeting
The Association of Mayne Island Boaters identifies two opportunities for Mayne Island to recognize economic benefits to both local business and employment. Mayne Island has two community docks, each with their own challenges and opportunities ....
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To Economic Development Meeting
The Association of Mayne Island Boaters identifies two opportunities for Mayne Island to recognize economic benefits to both local business and employment. Mayne Island has two community docks, each with their own challenges and opportunities ....
Read more
July 21, 2014
To CDR Director David Howe
Dear Director Howe,
As President of the Association of Mayne Island Boaters I am writing to express our memberships concern over the lack of marine infrastructure on Mayne Island. Our association has in excess of 130 paid members and is the fastest growing interest group on the Island. Due to my past involvement as a MIRA director I have both attended and followed Ian Dow's meetings with the SGIHC. Based on our Mayne Island experience and from observing the operation of the SGIHC we believe a change is needed .... Read more
To CDR Director David Howe
Dear Director Howe,
As President of the Association of Mayne Island Boaters I am writing to express our memberships concern over the lack of marine infrastructure on Mayne Island. Our association has in excess of 130 paid members and is the fastest growing interest group on the Island. Due to my past involvement as a MIRA director I have both attended and followed Ian Dow's meetings with the SGIHC. Based on our Mayne Island experience and from observing the operation of the SGIHC we believe a change is needed .... Read more
