Gambier LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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Local Trust Committee Minutes 
November 21, 2023 
 
Gambier Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
Date:  
Location:  
November 21, 2023 
Electronic Meeting 
 
Members Present: Peter Luckham, Chair 
 Kate-Louise Stamford, Trustee 
 Joe Bernardo, Trustee 
Staff Present: Renée Jamurat, Regional Planning Manager (part) 
 Marlis McCargar, Island Planner 
Sonja Zupanec, Island Planner (part) 
 Diane Corbett, Recorder 
  
Others Present: There were two (2) members of the public in attendance in the morning 
session, and one (1) member of the public in attendance in the afternoon. 
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 10:11 a.m. He acknowledged that the meeting was 
held on the territory of the Coast Salish First Nations. Trustees and staff were introduced. 
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
By general consent the agenda was approved as presented. 
3. REPORTS 
3.1 Trustee Reports 
Trustee Bernardo reported his main focus was the Keats Shoreline Protection Project, 
which would be on today’s agenda.  
 
Trustee Stamford reported that much of what she was doing with respect to the islands 
would be reported under the SCRD Director’s Report. 
3.2 Chair's Report 
Chair Luckham reported that the Executive Committee, Financial Planning Committee 
and other committees were working toward preparations for Trust Council in 
December. 
 

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3.3 Electoral Area Director's Report 
Electoral Area F (West Howe Sound) Director Stamford reported on the following: 
 SCRD Board agreed to continue further planning work with Eastbourne water 
system. Water at Eastbourne is considered part of the regional system. 
 Keats Landing pier surface has been closed to vehicular traffic due to damages 
beneath, with no particular timeline. Will keep islanders advised when further 
information is available. 
 Attended water symposium with Sechelt, Gibsons, Sechelt Nation, and SCRD, the 
fourth symposium dealing with water, now at a point of planning for the future. 
SCRD is anticipating five years into the future. Squamish Nation staff also attending. 
 Heading into budget season; will be ready by February for 2024 budget. 
Director Stamford responded to questions from Trustee Bernardo about the Eastbourne 
water situation, and noted that Islands Trust water specialist William Shulba was 
working with the SCRD on the issue of water recharge of the deeper Eastbourne well. 
4. DELEGATIONS – none  
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS 
Eastbourne property owner raised the following points: 
 Suggestion to Director Stamford to provide a public update to Eastbourne regarding the 
water system, or consider creation of a water committee liaison; 
 Importance of Connected Coast project; ensur

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