Thetis LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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ADOPTED 
Thetis Island ADOPTED 1 of 5 
Local Trust Committee Minutes 
November 12, 2024 
Thetis Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
 
 
Members Present: Tobi Elliott, Chair 
 Peter Luckham, Local Trustee 
 Ken Hunter, Local Trustee 
  
Staff Present: Margot Thomaidis, Planner 2 
 Jason Youmans, Senior Policy Advisor 
 Lisa Millard, Meeting Administrator/Recorder 
  
Others Present: There was approximately one (1) member of the public in attendance. 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
Chair Elliott called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. She acknowledged that the meeting was 
held on the territory of the Coast Salish First Nations and read excerpts from the Lyackson First 
Nation and Penelakut Tribe websites describing their history and connection to the region. 
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
By general consent, the agenda was approved as presented. 
3. REPORTS 
3.1 Trustee Reports 
Trustee Hunter did not provide a report. 
 
Trustee Luckham reported the following: 
 Contract for clean up on Pilkey Point Road property has been finalized; and 
 Acknowledged passing of Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair. 
3.2 Chair's Report 
Chair Elliott reported the following: 
 Participated in Remembrance Day ceremonies on Gabriola Island and acknowledged 
the service of veterans; 
 Attended Union of BC Municipalities convention and highlighted resolution 
requesting the Ministry of Health review to amend manual on composting toilets 
and grey water practices; 
 Attended September Trust Council Meeting and noted request for Provincial review 
of Islands Trust Act; and 
 Attended forum hosted by Galiano Conservancy to discuss marine conservation, 
forest restoration, and managing deer population. 
Date:  
Location:  
November 12, 2024 
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 ADOPTED 
Thetis Island ADOPTED 2 of 5 
Local Trust Committee Minutes 
November 12, 2024 
3.3 Electoral Area Director's Report  
Director Jessie McClinton was in attendance and noted the following: 
 Cowichan Valley Regional District moving into budget process; 
 Working to find replacement for alternate Director; and 
 Held a meeting on Thetis in September and provided local update to attendees. 
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS 
Member of the public asked if the Local Trust Committee was prepared to cap tax increases as 
they move into budget talks at Trust Council and requested Trustees read two taxation reports 
posted on the Thetis Island website prior to going to the December Trust Council meeting. 
 Chair noted an email dated October 31, 2024 had been received from the speaker and 
that while a cap on taxes might not be possible they would commit to reading the 
reports referred to and considering the request. 
 A Trustee thanked the speaker for their work on the reports, noted appreciation for the 
opportunity to discuss the work prior to it being presented to the Cowichan Valley 
Regional District, indicated they understood the necessity for financial restraint, and 
noted they can not commit to a taxat

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