Thetis LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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Local Trust Committee Minutes 
November 7, 2023 
 
Thetis Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date:  
Location:  
November 7, 2023 
Electronic Meeting 
 
Members Present: Tobi Elliott, Chair 
 Peter Luckham, Local Trustee 
 Ken Hunter, Local Trustee 
  
Staff Present: Marlis McCargar, Island Planner 
 Warren Dingman, Bylaw Compliance & Enforcement Manager 
 Vicky Bockman, Recorder 
  
Others Present: There were approximately nine (9) members of the public and no members 
of the media 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 Elliott called the electronic meeting to order at 9:33 a.m.  She acknowledged that the 
meeting was being held in the territory of the Coast Salish First Nations. She welcomed the 
public and introduced herself, 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 Hunter reported on the following: 
 He has received many letters from community members expressing concern 
regarding the Abrupt Shellfish rezoning application. 
 The replacement vessel currently operating during the MV Kuper refit is causing 
some public concern; completion of the refit is anticipated in a month. 
 An increase in theft on the island is causing concern; a plan to address the issue 
is currently being considered. 
Trustee Luckham reported on the following: 
 He acknowledged the many emails, letters and phone calls he has received 
regarding the Abrupt Shellfish rezoning application. 

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 He attended the Oceans Protections Plan Conference electronically where 
topics of interest included coastal marine ecosystem protection strategies, 
impacts of marine shipping, derelict vessels and more. 
 He has been busy with his work as Chair of Islands Trust Council. 
3.2 Chair's Report 
Chair Elliott commented on the following: 
 She has been closely following the legislation regarding potential changes to 
housing regulations across BC; and staff are researching how these changes 
might be applicable in the Islands Trust area. 
 She reported that the second draft of the 2024/25 budget is scheduled to be 
reviewed at tomorrow’s Executive Committee meeting. 
3.3 Electoral Area Director's Report - none 
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS 
 Paul Duncan asked if there will be any discussion of the 2022/23 Annual Report where 
the public can ask questions or comment. 
o Trustees  explained the process, responding that the Annual Report was submitted 
and  approved at the Trust Council meeting with discussion in September; and will 
be presented to the legislature in the future. Trustee Luckham suggested he may be 
contacted with any further questions about the Annual Report. 
5. MINUT

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