Denman LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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Local Trust Committee Minutes 
April 9, 2024 
 
Denman Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date:  
Location:  
April 9, 2024 
Denman Activity Centre 
1111 Northwest Rd, Denman Island, BC 
 
Members Present: David Maude, Chair  
 David Graham, Trustee  
 Sam Borthwick, Trustee  
   
Staff Present: Narissa Chadwick, Island Planner (attended electronically)  
 William Shulba, Senior Freshwater Specialist (attended electronically) 
Marlis McCargar, Island Planner 
 
 Vicky Bockman, Recorder  
   
Others Present: There were approximately three (3) 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 Maude called the meeting to order at 10:00 am.  He acknowledged that the meeting was 
held on the territory of the Coast Salish First Nations. He welcomed the public and introduced 
himself, Local Trustees, Staff and Recorder. 
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
By general consent, the agenda was approved as presented. 
3. REPORTS 
3.1 Trustee Reports 
Trustee Graham reported that the Islands Trust 2024/25 budget was approved at Trust 
Council last month after much discussion and work to keep the impact on constituents 
as low as possible.  
Trustee Borthwick reported on the following: 
 He also attended the Trust Council meeting last month and noted that there 
were some good components achieved in the approved budget.  

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 He advised that the Ferry Advisory Committee has been suspended since last 
year by BC Ferries and, as the Trustee sitting on the Committee, he is frustrated 
that there is no forum to discuss the community’s concerns and rising negative 
impacts related to ferry travel. 
3.2 Chair's Report 
Chair Maude reported on the following: 
 He noted that the Islands Trust 2024/25 budget was approved after much 
discussion with a 5.9% increase in taxation, which he considered reasonable 
especially in comparison with other local governments, and given rising costs. 
 He is involved with the committee working to hire a new Chief Administrative 
Officer; progress is being made. 
 He has had meetings with government officials regarding the proposed National 
Marine Reserve, which Parks Canada has been working on establishing. Public 
consultation will be conducted and while the Reserve may not extend as far as 
Denman Island, there may be impacts. 
3.3 Electoral Area Director's Report – none. 
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS 
 Last spring it was reported that the Federal government was offering a housing grant 
and that while the application deadline might be difficult to meet this year, it might be 
approached next year more successfully. What is the status of this opportunity? 
o An application was made to Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation for the 
housing 

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