North Pender LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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North Pender Island Local Trust Committee 
Regular Meeting 
April 4, 2025 ADOPTED Page 1 of 8 
 
North Pender Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date:  
Location:  
April 4, 2025 
Anglican Parish Hall 
4703 Canal Road, RR#1, North Pender Island, BC 
 
Members Present: David Maude, Chair 
 Aaron Campbell, Local Trustee 
 Deb Morrison, Local Trustee (electronic)  
  
Staff Present: Brad Smith, Island Planner 
 Bruce Belcher, Planner 2 (electronic) 
 Lisa Millard, Meeting Administrator/Recorder (electronic) 
  
Others Present: There were 10 members of the public present. 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
Chair Maude called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.  
2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 
Chair Maude acknowledged that the meeting was being held in territory of the Coast Salish 
First Nations. 
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
The following additions to the agenda were presented for consideration: 
17.2 Intertidal Development Permit PLD20250141 
By general consent, the agenda was adopted as amended. 
4. TRUSTEE REPORT 
Trustee Campbell reported electronic attendance at one Local Trust Committee meeting 
and March Trust Council while in Mexico. 
 
Trustee Morrison arrived to the meeting at 10:05 a.m. 
 
Trustee Morrison reported the following: 
• Attended Trust Council and highlighted the election of Salt Spring Trustee Laura Patrick 
as Chair of Trust Council 
• Will be co-presenting a discussion on climate at the upcoming Association of 
Vancouver Island and Coastal Community conference 
• Addressed concerns about helicopters at a Southern Gulf Islands Forum meeting 
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North Pender Island Local Trust Committee 
Regular Meeting 
April 4, 2025 ADOPTED Page 2 of 8 
5. CHAIR'S REPORT 
Chair Maude reported attendance at the March Trust Council quarterly meeting and 
highlighted adoption of the 2025/26 budget, finalization of the Strategic Plan, and noted 
discussions on the draft Trust Policy Statement have been moved to Trust Area Services 
with intention of First Reading in June to enable the public consultation process. 
6. ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTOR'S REPORT - None 
7. TOWN HALL AND QUESTIONS 
A member of the public asked if there was still intention to send a mailout to the community 
regarding the Trust Policy Statement and requested an update on the Dark Skies Initiative. 
Island Planner Smith indicated the mailout will be developed by Trust Area Services 
and Trustee Morrison stated the Dark Skies Initiative was discussed at Trust Council 
and it has received general support. 
 
A member of the public stated the following: 
• Their term on the Advisory Planning Commission has ended and they acknowledged the 
work of the group, minute taker Carly Bilney, and Island Planner Smith 
• The Local Trust Committee should not encourage massive homes but allow more 
supply through planned benefits to residents and not speculators, investors, or wealthy 
individuals 
• The provincial speculation tax needs to be applicable to North Pender Island 

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