Hornby LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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ADOPTED 
 
Hornby Island ADOPTED 1 
Local Trust Committee Minutes 
November 1, 2024 
 
Hornby Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date:  
Location:  
November 1, 2024 
Hornby Island Community Hall 
Central Road, Hornby Island, BC 
 
Members Present: Timothy Peterson, Chair 
 Alex Allen, Local Trustee 
 Grant Scott, Local Trustee 
  
Staff Present: Jason Youmans, Senior Policy Advisor (electronic) 
Renée Jamurat, Regional Planning Manager (electronic) 
 Ian Cox, Planner 2 
 Lisa Millard, Meeting Administrator/Recorder 
  
Others Present: There were approximately eight (8) members of the public in attendance. 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
Chair Peterson called the meeting to order at 11:33 a.m. He acknowledged that the meeting was 
held on the territory of the Coast Salish First Nations and spoke of K‘ómoks First Nation’s history 
on Hornby Island and Islands Trust’s commitment to meaningful reconciliation. 
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
The following additions to the agenda were presented for consideration: 
• Item 12.1 to be heard following Item 7. 
By general consent, the agenda was adopted as amended. 
3. REPORTS 
3.1 Trustee Reports 
Trustee Allen reported the following: 
• Attended Trust Council and noted divisiveness amongst members resulting in 
upcoming discussion on conduct; and 
• Staff capacity issues causing delay in work of the Local Trust Committee. 
Trustee Scott reported the following: 
• Attended Trust Council; 
• Noted staff capacity issues affecting Local Trust Committee projects; and 
• New Chief Administrative Officer has been hired who might be able to address 
reasons for staff shortages. 
 

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Hornby Island ADOPTED 2 
Local Trust Committee Minutes 
November 1, 2024 
Regional Planning Manager Jamurat joined the meeting at 11:43 a.m. 
3.2 Chair's Report 
Chair Peterson reported the following: 
• Attended Union of BC Municipalities convention during which trustees and staff met 
with representatives from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Ministry of Housing, and 
Ministry of Forests, and participated in sessions on strengthening responsible 
conduct, addressing systemic racism, advancing reconciliation, and mental health 
and wellness for elected leaders; 
• Attended Trust Council and noted level of discourse which is being discussed at 
Executive Committee; 
• Participated in Committee of the Whole meetings to work on draft Policy 
Statement; 
• Attended talk with Doug White III, former Snuneymuxw First Nation Councillor and 
Special Council to Premier of BC; 
• Recently hired CAO, Rueben Bronee, brings many years of experience working in BC 
Provincial Government; and 
• Stated appreciation for Interim CAO Julia Mobbs’ work. 
3.3 Electoral Area Director's Report – none 
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS 
Member of the public stated Hornby Island was not included in the Strathcona Regional District 
Housing Needs Assessment and asked if Islands Trust would be conducting their own 
assessment as directed by the Province.  

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