Gambier LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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Local Trust Committee Minutes 
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Gambier Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date:  
Location:  
April 29, 2024 
Electronic Meeting 
 
Members Present: Peter Luckham, Chair 
 Kate-Louise Stamford, Trustee 
 Joe Bernardo, Trustee 
  
Staff Present: Marlis McCargar, Island Planner 
 Lisa Millard, Meeting Administrator / Recorder 
  
Others Present: There were approximately three members of the public in attendance. 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
“Please note, the order of agenda items may be modified during the meeting. Times are provided 
for convenience only and are subject to change.” 
Chair Luckham called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. He acknowledged that the meeting was 
held on the territory of the Coast Salish First Nations. 
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
By general consent the agenda was approved as presented. 
3. REPORTS 
3.1 Trustee Reports 
Trustee Stamford reported the following: 
 She attended Trust Council meeting held in March 2024 during which the budget 
was passed; 
 She attended the Howe Sound Community Forum on April 12, 2024; 
 She attended the April, 2024 Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal 
Communities convention and, as a representative of the Sunshine Coast Regional 
District, spoke to a motion requesting the provincial government to provide 
financial and strategic support for important dock structures in coastal waters; and 

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 She has been working with the Rural and Economic Development Initiative Project 
for the Gambier Island Community, which recently brought Planners and students 
from the University of BC to the island for a day with the community. 
 
Planner Bernardo did not provide a report. 
3.2 Chair's Report 
  Chair Luckham reported the following: 
 He is preparing for the June, 2024 Trust Council meeting being held on Salt Spring 
Island; and 
 He attended the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities 
convention held in Victoria.  
3.3 Electoral Area Director's Report 
Electoral Area Director Stamford highlighted the following: 
 She attended the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities 
convention and spoke about the importance of maintaining important dock 
structures; 
 She met with the President of BC Ferries and spoke with him about the long-term 
issues associated with the New Brighton dock; 
 She met with Minister Cullen and spoke with him about the New Brighton dock and 
the Sunshine Coast water supply issues; 
 She met with Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Coulter about roads and  
the New Brighton dock; and 
 She will be participating in an upcoming community meeting about the Hopkins 
Landing dock, which is currently closed, and in need of renovation. 
4. DELEGATIONS - none 
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS 
A member of the public stated that there had been a work party held at the Keats Island San

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