BAMFIELD COMMUNITY AFFAIRS SOCIETY

General Meeting Unofficial Minutes

 Monday 19 October  2026 at 18.30
via Zoom - hosted by Jamie Willock

Attendees (26): James Willock (Chair), John and Sheryl Mass, Tom Jensen, Jan Teversham, Birgit Gagne, Ben West, Betty Beyko, Reid Yokim,  Alison and Paul Bird, Max Salamon, Stella Wenstob, Bob Beckett, Tania and Danny Burgi, Stefan Ochman, Julek Chawarski, Laura Bradley, Kurt Kranz,

The meeting was called to order at 18.32

Acknowledgement of Indigenous Lands: The BCAS acknowledges that the land on which we meet is within the traditional territory of the Huu-ay-aht First Nations where indigenous peoples have lived since time immemorial.

ACRD DIRECTOR’S REPORT- Bob Beckett

1. Lucas Subdivision. There was a very good turn out to the ACRD meeting and the application was denied.
2. This is my last meeting as director for a very special community. Thanks to Max and Stefan for stepping up.
3. Thanks to the late Bob Baden and Bob Schmitt who served as alternates.

Comments: Jamie thanked Bob for the good partnership that he had with Community Affairs and said that Bob would be missed as the director. He congratulated Max who will take over as our ACRD Director and he thanked Stefan for being willing to stand for the position.

• Chequing          $14,324.09
• Savings              $28,469.31
• Member Equity         $5.21
• Interest $11.69

Total Assets     $ 42,798.61

The GIA deposit of $10,000 arrived over the summer. Jamie encouraged people to apply for funds.

COMMUNITY REPORTS

Bamfield Community School – Robin Schmitt

• More students have arrived and there are now 51,
• The playground is completed
• Lights in the gym have been replaced to be more energy efficient.
• The generator is on its way
• The sprinkler system has been updated.
• Community Lunch Day on Wednesday 21.
• Teachers for this year are
  • Chrissie Sine  teaching 4-12 literacy
  • Avril Hann 4-12 maths and science
  • Ashley continues as Laura’s replacement while Laura is still on mat leave.
  • Julie continues with social studies and art

Questions: Jamie asked how many students now in Grade 8 and up.It is now 18.

Bamfield Fire Dept – Dan Zayonc

• Seven new members joined last week and have varied backgrounds so there is a good mix.
• There have been 5 incidents since the last meeting- 3 first responder calls  and 2 fires.
• There was a burning complaint last week. Current outdoor burning is allowed Sept 15 to Nov 15 but the venting index has to be good to allow burning during the burn period. In 2026 there were 28 good days in the spring opening (March 15-April 30) So far there have only been 8 good days. The reason for the venting bylaw is so residents can breathe in clean air. Dan is trying to find a solution for the conflict between those who want to burn and those who want to breathe clean air.
• Note: Category 1 fire is a campfire up to 50x50 cms. Category 2 is a pile of debris less than 2 metres high and Category 3 is industrial size and needs a special permit.

Jamie says he has Tofino on the hub but Dan says that is often different.

RESOURCES TO USE

Ventilation Index Interactive Map

OBSCR Fact Sheet- Burning in a Medium or Low Smoke Sensitivity Zone

Bamfield Centennial Park - Sheryl Mass

• They are halfway through the shower renovations. Tiling will start in the next few days.
• One shower will be open all winter and should be ready by the end of October.
• Questions: Stella asked if the mystery of the fund raiser has been solved. Yes it was Arrowsmith Baptist church that raised $1575 and this amount has gone towards the planned composting toilet for the campsite

Bamfield Harbour Authority - Tom Jensen 

• It has been a good year that was managed well and now it has reverted to being very quiet.
• The AGM of BHA will be held on Nov 9.

Road Safety Association- Stefan Ochman

• The AGM will be held on Wednesday 21^st at 6pm on Zoom.

BH Community Forest Society  -  Birgit Gagne

• We are in the middle of disposing of salvage wood.
• The MOGT platform is almost completed.
• The BHCFS manual will be updated
• Does anyone in the community have an interest in wood from BCHydro ROW logging activities on Burlo Island.

Late Addition

Arts Council- Julie Bradley

The Christmas Craft Fair will be on Dec 6 at the Rix Centre from 11 -2.

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be on Monday 16 November 2026

Meeting Adjourned at 19.??