Alison Morse

Former Local Trustee, Bowen Island (2014–2018)

Bowen Island · 6.9 years in office · 51 named motions in the minutes · present at 32 minuted meetings

Seats and terms

SeatAreaTermHowFromTo
Municipal TrusteeBowen Island2008–2011municipal council2008-12-012011-12-07
Municipal TrusteeBowen Island2014–2018municipal council2014-12-032018-11-06

Roles

RoleBodyFromTo
Municipal Trustee (Bowen Island Municipality)Bowen Island2022-11-18present

Motions and votes from the minutes

Every motion the Islands Trust's published minutes record Alison Morse moving, seconding, voting against or abstaining on. The wording is the minutes' own; each row links to the minutes document in the archive.

DateBodyNo.MotionTheir partOutcomeMinutes
2018-09-18Islands Trust CouncilTC-2018-091that Amortization Expense is only included in the Municipal Pool in years when amortization is included in the financial plan as an amount that taxes are to be requisitioned for.MovedCARRIEDminutes · source
2018-09-18Islands Trust CouncilTC-2018-096that Trust Council sign onto the Citizens’ Climate Lobby open letter requesting that the national price on carbon plan for a rising fee be extended to the year 2030.Voted againstCARRIEDminutes · source
2018-06-19Islands Trust CouncilTC-2018-039that Trust Council amend the Continuous Learning plan by removing the Legal and Governance topic, “subdivision authority and bare land strata” and keeping the Water Sustainability Act.MovedCARRIEDminutes · source
2018-06-19Islands Trust CouncilTC-2018-052that Trust Council request the Chair to write to the Premier of British Columbia to request that the Province designate all islands in the Islands Trust Area as permanently eligible for Rural Dividend Program funding and other granting programs for rural communities, including the Islands Coastal Economic Trust.SecondedCARRIEDminutes · source
2018-06-19Islands Trust CouncilTC-2018-059that the Islands Trust Council approve the top priorities of the Financial Planning Committee Work Program Report.SecondedCARRIEDminutes · source
2017-12-05Islands Trust CouncilTC-2017-070that the Islands Trust Council approve the September 30, 2017 Quarterly Financial Report as presented.SecondedCARRIEDminutes · source
2017-12-05Islands Trust CouncilTC-2017-080that Trust Council amend the policy as recommended below to affirm the right of Trustees to comment publicly about local political matters that substantively affect the Trust Area as a whole or other Local Trust Areas: 2.7 As an elected official, respect local autonomy and avoid becoming publicly involved in the local politics or controversial issues that are local in nature in an area outside a local trust area or island municipality that he or she represents unless the local political issue could affect other Local Trust Areas or the Trust as a whole. Trustees in favour of the motion:  The Voted againstCARRIEDminutes · source
2017-09-12Islands Trust CouncilTC-2017-052that Trust Council direct the Executive and staff to identify potential governance or operational changes that could be adopted in order to improve service delivery, with a report brought back to Trust Council as soon as feasible. The motion was amended as follows: that Trust Council establish a special committee to identify potential governance or operational changes that could be adopted in order to improve service delivery, with a report brought back to Trust Council as soon as feasible. Trustees speaking against the motion noted:  A lead agency needs to be identified, and that agency is lVoted againstCARRIEDminutes · source
2017-09-12Islands Trust CouncilTC-2017-054that Trust Council confirm support for innovations that would address issues raised during the recent Salt Spring Incorporation vote and that Trust Council direct the Executive Committee to discuss with the Province and report to Trust Council at the December Trust Council meeting on a process to identify potential governance and/or operational change that could be adopted in order to improve the delivery and integration of all the types of services that are delivered to the Islands Trust Area.MovedCARRIEDminutes · source
2017-09-12Islands Trust CouncilTC-2017-057that the Islands Trust Council approve the top priorities of the Financial Planning Committee Work Program Report.SecondedCARRIEDminutes · source
2017-06-20Islands Trust CouncilTC-2017-041that the Trust Council accept the audited financial statements of the Islands Trust including the Statement of Financial Position, the Statement of Operations, the Statement of Changes in Net Financial Assets and the Statement of Cash Flows, for the year ended March 31, 2017.SecondedCARRIEDminutes · source
2017-03-14Islands Trust CouncilTC-2017-008that Islands Trust Council Bylaw 167, cited as the “Islands Trust Financial Plan Bylaw, 2017/18” be read a first time.SecondedCARRIEDminutes · source
2016-12-06Islands Trust CouncilTC-2016-108that the Islands Trust Council adopt Policy 6.1.i “First Nations Engagement Principles” as amended.SecondedCARRIEDminutes · source
2016-09-13Islands Trust CouncilTC-2016-073that the motion be amended to remove “refer” and insert “provide”.MovedCARRIEDminutes · source
2016-09-13Islands Trust CouncilTC-2016-090that Trust Council receive the briefing for information at this time.SecondedCARRIEDminutes · source
2016-06-14Islands Trust CouncilTC-2016-044that the Islands Trust Council approve the draft updated policy "6.5.iv Grants and Donations Administration" subject to clarification of wording regarding Canada Revenue Agency and the definition of donations.MovedCARRIEDminutes · source
2016-06-14Islands Trust CouncilTC-2016-046that the Trust Council approve the audited financial statements of the Islands Trust including the Statement of Financial Position, the Statement of Operations, the Statement of Changes in Net Financial Assets and the Statement of Cash Flows, for the year ended March 31, 2016.SecondedCARRIEDminutes · source
2016-03-22Islands Trust CouncilTC-2016-021that Islands Trust Council Bylaw 164, cited as “Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw 2016/17” be forwarded to the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development for approval consideration.SecondedCARRIEDminutes · source
2016-03-22Islands Trust CouncilTC-2016-033that third reading of Islands Trust Council Bylaw 165, cited as “Financial Plan Bylaw, 2016/17” be rescinded.SecondedCARRIEDminutes · source
2016-03-22Islands Trust CouncilTC-2016-034that Schedule A to Islands Trust Council Bylaw 165, cited as “Financial Plan Bylaw, 2016/17” be deleted and replaced with a new Schedule A.SecondedCARRIEDminutes · source
2016-03-02Islands Trust CouncilFPC-2016-010that the Financial Planning Committee supports the Senior Intergovernmental Advisor position with the understanding that it does not lead to an increase in permanent staff.Voted againstCARRIEDminutes · source
2015-12-08Islands Trust CouncilTC-2015-135that the Islands Trust Council meeting be closed to the public subject to Sections 90(1)(c), (g) and (i) of the Community Charter in order to consider matters related to:  labour relations or other employee relations;  litigation affecting the Islands Trust, and  receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; and that CAO Linda Adams be invited to attend the entire meeting and other Islands Trust staff be invited to attend Parts 2 and 3 of the meeting.SecondedCARRIEDminutes · source
2015-12-08Islands Trust CouncilTC-2015-139that the motion be amended to delete “adopt” and insert “approve in principle” to read as follows: that the Islands Trust Council approve in principle the principles and objectives to guide development of a future Adaptation Strategy regarding the potential incorporation of Salt Spring Island, as indicated in the document entitled Islands Trust Adaptation Strategy – Principles and Objectives, dated December 9, 2015. During discussion it was emphasized that a strong public process is needed to develop an Adaptation Strategy and there was a question about whether consulting with the public wouldMovedCARRIEDminutes · source
2015-12-08Islands Trust CouncilTC-2015-140that the Islands Trust Council approve the top priorities of the Financial Planning Committee Work Program Report as amended.SecondedCARRIEDminutes · source
2015-10-21Islands Trust CouncilFPC-2015-054that the Financial Planning Committee recommend to Trust Council that the Islands Trust 2016/17 budget be formulated based on a 0% tax rate increase.Voted againstCARRIEDminutes · source
2015-06-23Islands Trust CouncilTC-2015-038that the motion be tabled until the business meeting (portion of the agenda).SecondedCARRIEDminutes · source
2015-06-23Islands Trust CouncilTC-2015-046that the motion be tabled.SecondedCARRIEDminutes · source
2015-06-23Islands Trust CouncilTC-2015-068that the Islands Trust Council request the Executive Committee to facilitate public consultation regarding the draft Islands Trust Strategic Plan – Potential Objectives and Strategies as amended for 2014-2018 and forward all public input for the consideration of Council Advisory committees in August 2015 and Trust Council in September 2015.MovedCARRIEDminutes · source
2015-03-10Islands Trust CouncilTC-2015-015that Islands Trust Council Bylaw 158, cited as “Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw, 2015/16” be forwarded to the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development for approval consideration.SecondedCARRIEDminutes · source
2015-03-10Islands Trust CouncilTC-2015-018that Islands Trust Council Bylaw 159, cited as “Financial Plan Bylaw, 2015/2016” be read a third time.SecondedCARRIEDminutes · source
2015-03-10Islands Trust CouncilTC-2015-019that Islands Trust Council Bylaw 159, cited as “Financial Plan Bylaw, 2015/16” be forwarded to the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development for approval consideration.SecondedCARRIEDminutes · source
2014-12-03Islands Trust CouncilTC-2014-120To appoint Trustee Sandy Pottle to oversee the counting of the ballots.MovedCARRIEDminutes · source
2014-12-03Islands Trust CouncilTC-2014-122that the Islands Trust Council approve the top priorities of the Local Planning Committee Work Program Report.SecondedCARRIEDminutes · source
2011-09-13Islands Trust Councilthat the Islands Trust Council approve the June 30, 2011 Quarterly Financial Report as presented.MovedCARRIED UNANIMOUSLYminutes · source
2011-09-13Islands Trust Councilthat the Islands Trust Council approve the timeline for the 2012/13 budget process as presented.MovedCARRIED UNANIMOUSLYminutes · source
2011-06-14Islands Trust Councilthat Islands Trust Council approve the audited financial statements of the Islands Trust including the Statement of Financial Position, the Statement of Operations, the Statement of Change in Net Financial Assets, and the Statement of Cash Flows, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011. The 2010/11 financial statements indicate that the Islands Trust's operations were within the projected budget. Most of the year’s objectives were met, and increased costs in one area were offset by lower costs in others. While there were some staff vacancies, tasks were completed by engaging outside contractoMovedCARRIED UNANIMOUSLYminutes · source
2011-06-14Islands Trust Councilthat the Islands Trust Council approve the amendment to Policy 7.2.i -- Trustee Remuneration. During the budget debate in March 2011, the proposed Trustee Remuneration Bylaw was amended to remove payments to trustees for attending Trust Council committee meetings. The proposed amendment to Trustee Remuneration Policy 7.2.i will remove references to payments to trustees for attending Trust Council Committee meetings.MovedCARRIED UNANIMOUSLYminutes · source
2011-06-14Islands Trust Councilthat the Islands Trust Council request staff to request a copy of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Province of British Columbia and the Federal Government referred to in Strathcona Regional District Electoral Area Director Noba Anderson’s presentation on aquaculture at the June 2011 Trust Council meeting.MovedCARRIED UNANIMOUSLYminutes · source
2011-03-08Islands Trust Councilthat the Islands Trust Council adopt the summary of management changes to the 2011/12 Islands Trust Budget, as presented. Since the 2011/12 budget recommendation was made by the Financial Planning Committee in February 2011, the Province notified Islands Trust that the rate charged for employee benefits would be reduced for 2011/12. This non-discretionary change resulted in a reduction of expenses of approximately $70,000.MovedCARRIED UNANIMOUSLYminutes · source
2011-03-08Islands Trust Council. Islands Trust Council Bylaw 142, cited as the “Islands Trust Council Trustee Remuneration Bylaw, 2011-12” be Read a First Time. IN FAVOUR – 19 OPPOSED – 7 (Morse-Bowen; Ferens-Gabriola; Law-Hornby; Shew-Mayne; Dodds-Mayne; Johnstone-Saturna)MovedCARRIEDminutes · source
2011-03-08Islands Trust Councilthat Islands Trust Council Bylaw 142, cited as the “Islands Trust Council Trustee Remuneration Bylaw, 2011-12”, as amended be Read a Second Time. IN FAVOUR – 21 OPPOSED – 5 (Ferens-Gabriola; Law-Hornby; Shew-Mayne; Dodds-Mayne; Johnstone-Saturna)MovedCARRIEDminutes · source
2011-03-08Islands Trust Councilthat Islands Trust Council Bylaw 142, cited as the “Islands Trust Council Trustee Remuneration Bylaw, 2011-12” as amended be Read a Third Time. IN FAVOUR – 23 OPPOSED – 3 (Ferens-Gabriola; Shew-Mayne; Dodds-Mayne)MovedCARRIEDminutes · source
2011-03-08Islands Trust Councilthat Islands Trust Council Bylaw No. 143, cited as “Islands Trust Financial Plan Bylaw, 2011/2012” be Read a First Time.MovedCARRIEDminutes · source
2011-03-08Islands Trust Councilthat Islands Trust Council Bylaw No. 143, cited as “Islands Trust Financial Plan Bylaw, 2011/2012” be Read a Second Time.MovedCARRIEDminutes · source
2011-03-08Islands Trust Councilthat Islands Trust Council Bylaw No. 143, cited as “Islands Trust Financial Plan Bylaw, 2011/2012” be Read a Third Time.MovedCARRIEDminutes · source
2011-03-08Islands Trust Councilthat Islands Trust Council Bylaw No. 143, cited as “Islands Trust Financial Plan Bylaw, 2011/2012” be forwarded to the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development for approval consideration.MovedCARRIEDminutes · source
2011-03-08Islands Trust Councilthat Islands Trust Council approve the December 30, 2010 Quarterly Financial Report as presented.MovedCARRIED UNANIMOUSLYminutes · source
2011-03-08Islands Trust Councilthat Islands Trust Council Bylaw No. 141, cited as “Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw, 2011- 2012” be Read a First Time.MovedCARRIED UNANIMOUSLYminutes · source
2011-03-08Islands Trust Councilthat Islands Trust Council Bylaw No. 141, cited as “Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw, 2011- 2012” be Read a Second Time.MovedCARRIED UNANIMOUSLYminutes · source
2011-03-08Islands Trust Councilthat Islands Trust Council Bylaw No. 141, cited as “Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw, 2011- 2012” be Read a Third Time.MovedCARRIED UNANIMOUSLYminutes · source
2011-03-08Islands Trust Councilthat Islands Trust Council Bylaw No. 141, cited as “Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw, 2011- 2012” be forwarded to the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development for approval consideration.MovedCARRIED UNANIMOUSLYminutes · source

Attendance per the minutes

YearPresentAbsent or regrets
201130
201430
201552
201663
201790
201860
Every minuted meeting (37)

Transcripts are machine-made from the Islands Trust's own recordings; each speaker attribution carries a confidence mark (certain = identified by ear or hand, probable = matched to a saved voice), and every line links to the second of the recording so it can be checked. Motions, votes and attendance are taken from the Trust's published minutes and quote them verbatim.