Denman LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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Islands Trust

Denman Island Local Trust Committee

Minutes of Regular Meeting

Date: August 24, 2026  
Location: Denman Activity Centre  
1111 Northwest Rd, Denman Island, BC

Members Present:  
David Maude, Chair  
David Graham, Trustee  
Sam Borthwick, Trustee

Staff Present:  
Stefan Cermak, Director, Planning Services (electronic)  
Narissa Chadwick, Island Planner (electronic)  
Marlis McCargar, Island Planner  
Margot Thomdais, Planner 2  
Warren Dingman, Bylaw Compliance & Enforcement Manager (electronic)  
Lisa Millard, Meeting Administrator/Recorder (electronic)

Others Present:  
There were approximately 39 members of the public in attendance.

1. CALL TO ORDER

Chair Maude called the meeting to order at 10:01 am.

2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Chair Maude acknowledged that the meeting was held on the territory of the Coast Salish First Nations.

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

By general consent, the agenda was approved as presented.

4. RISE AND REPORT

During the June 23, 2026 in-camera meeting, the Denman Island Local Trust Committee adopted the May 12, 2026 in-camera meeting minutes.

5. REPORTS

5.1 Trustee Reports

Trustees Graham and Borthwick noted this is the last regular meeting of the term and both thanked their fellow Local Trust Committee members and staff for their support.

5.2 Chair's Report

Chair Maude spoke to time spent as Chair of the Denman Local Trust Committee and thanked Trustees and the community.

Denman Island  
Local Trust Committee Minutes  
August 24, 2026

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5.3 Electoral Area Director's Report - none

6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD

Several members of the public spoke to concerns related to development of the property previously known as Camp Denman and the following comments, questions, and responses were noted:

• Is there any legal documentation or proof that there has been any allowed land use other than Agricultural Land Reserve farm use on the property known as Camp Denman? Current construction on the property exceeds previous use and is damaging agricultural land.  
 ○ The new uses are not permitted and enforcement is proceeding.

• How will Islands Trust respond to the bylaw infraction? What enforcement procedures are being undertaken?  
 ○ The Local Trust Committee can not directly respond as there is an open bylaw enforcement file on the property. The Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Manager noted the property owners have been informed that the uses are unlawful and are to cease, bylaw infraction notices have been issued for lack of a siting and use permit and for the unlawful float, the notices have been disputed, a screening officer will attend the property and a compliance process will be undertaken. If compliance is not reached the file moves to adjudication followed by p

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