Hornby LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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Hornby Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date:  
Location:  
February 2, 2024 
Hornby Island Community Hall 
4305 Central Road, Hornby Island, BC 
 
Members Present: Timothy Peterson, Chair 
 Alex Allen, Local Trustee 
 Grant Scott, Local Trustee 
  
Staff Present: Sonja Zupanec, Island Planner by Zoom 
 Ian Cox, Planner 2 
 Jennifer Isaac, Meeting Administrator 
 Katherine Vogt, Recorder by Zoom 
  
Others Present: Daniel Arbour, Regional Director 
 There were approximately thirty-two (32) 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. He introduced himself, Trustees, and 
Recorder; and invited Staff to introduce themselves. Planner Cox noted that he had been 
recently reassigned to Hornby Island, and Administrator Isaac noted that this was her debut 
meeting as Meeting Administrator. Chair Peterson welcomed Regional Director Arbour and 
members of the public. He noted that the meeting was being livestreamed and recorded. 
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
The following additions to the agenda were presented for consideration: 
 Under new business, add items 11.1 Childcare for Local Trust Committee Meetings and 11.2 
Comox Valley Regional District Business Licensing for STVRs. 
By general consent the agenda was adopted as amended. 
3. REPORTS 
3.1 Trustee Reports 
Trustee Scott reported on the following:  

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 Proposed logging in Tribune Bay Park for a new road and extension is concerning 
because that area of the park contains some of the oldest growth trees on Hornby 
Island.  
 The recent closure of the Tribune Bay Outdoor Education Centre is an important 
issue for discussion. 
 Glamping is an interesting way to bring people to the island and needs further 
discussion. 
 The possibility of halting all short-term vacation rentals on Hornby has been 
generating a lot of concern. 
 
Trustee Allen reported on the following: 
 Looking forward to working with colleagues and four different groups in-person this 
term. 
 Hoping to help make people happy with the situation regarding short-term vacation 
rentals and other important issues. 
 Curveball issues such as the proposed cell tower have stalled progress on other 
issues; and it is hoped that more progress can be made this term. 
3.2 Chair's Report 
Chair Peterson reported on the following: 
 Attending meetings of the Islands Trust Financial Planning Committee in preparation 
for budget considerations for 2024/2025 at the upcoming Trust Council meeting in 
March. 
 Attending meetings of the Islands Trust Governance Committee to review and 
prioritize the recommendations contained in the 2022 Governance Report. 
 Attendance at

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