Gabriola LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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Gabriola Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date:  
Location:  
March 21, 2024 
Gabriola Arts & Heritage Centre 
476 South Road, Gabriola Island, BC 
 
Members Present: Peter Luckham, Chair 
 Susan Yates, Trustee 
 
Regrets: Tobi Elliott, Trustee 
  
Staff Present: Stephen Baugh, Island Planner 
 Narissa Chadwick, Island Planner, via Zoom 
 Warren Dingman, Bylaw Compliance & Enforcement Manager 
William Shulba, Freshwater Specialist, via Zoom 
 Lisa Millard, Recorder 
  
Others Present: There were approximately 11 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 10:30 am. 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 Yates reported the following: 
 She attended the Gabriola Arts Council 2050 Visioning meeting; 
 She attended a special Local Trust Committee meeting with Snuneymuxw First 
Nation representatives Elder Geraldine Manson, Executive Advisor to the Chief 
Erralyn Joseph, and Lands Clerk Hannah Paulson; 
 She attended a Regional District of Nanaimo meeting focussed on the draft master 
advisory plan for parks and recreation; 

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 She attended an Islands Trust Conservancy board meeting in which input was 
received from Ken Thomas of the Penelakut Tribe in preparation for updating the 
Conservancy’s five-year plan to ensure adequate engagement with First Nations; 
and 
 She noted that the Islands Trust budget passed at Trust Council and she was pleased 
that funds have been provided for a water balance study. 
 
Trustee Elliott provided a written report as follows: 
 She is absent from the meeting today while she attends a conference hosted by 
Ahousaht First Nation focused on developing strategies for food security and 
sovereignty for all Nations across Vancouver Island;  
 She will continue holding office hours; 
 She noted Wil Cottingham’s upcoming retirement from her administration position 
in the Northern Office and thanked Wil for her contributions; 
 She will attend the September Trust Council meeting being held on Gabriola; 
 She did an interview with CHLY radio about Trust Council, Gabriola's Official 
Community Plan review, and why water balance is critical to land suitability analysis 
for planning; 
 She will be attending an upcoming Association of Vancouver Island Coastal 
Communities convention during which she will advocate for the Islands Trust’s 
resolution to request that the province revise the guidelines and update the manual 
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