Denman LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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ADOPTED 
 
 
 
Denman Island ADOPTED 1 
Local Trust Committee Minutes 
October 3, 2023 
 
Denman Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date:  
Location:  
October 3, 2023 
Denman Activity Centre 
1111 Northwest Rd, Denman Island, BC 
 
Members Present: David Maude, Chair  
 David Graham, Trustee  
 
Regrets: 
 
Sam Borthwick, Trustee 
 
Staff Present: Renée Jamurat, Regional Planning Manager  
 Narissa Chadwick, Island Planner (attended electronically) 
Marlis McCargar, Island Planner (attended electronically) 
Warren Dingman, Manager Bylaw Compliance & Enforcement (attended 
electronically) 
 
 Vicky Bockman, Recorder  
   
Others Present: There were approximately ten (10) 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 Maude called the meeting to order at 10:02 am. He acknowledged that the meeting was 
held on the territory of the Coast Salish First Nations. He welcomed the public, introduced 
himself, Trustee Graham, staff, and recorder and noted that Trustee Borthwick is unable to 
attend this meeting. 
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
The following amendment to the agenda was presented for consideration: 
 Delete item 15 Closed Meeting 
 
By general consent, the agenda was approved as amended. 
 
3. REPORTS 

 ADOPTED 
 
 
 
Denman Island ADOPTED 2 
Local Trust Committee Minutes 
October 3, 2023 
3.1 Trustee Reports 
Trustee Graham reported that the recent Trust Council meeting included a discussion of 
the Islands Trust preserve and protect mandate. It was clarified that there are three 
elements of jurisdiction: Trust Area that includes lands and land under the water to mid-
channel; unique amenities that include residents, villages, housing, economics, and 
recreation; and natural environment - with no element taking priority and decisions to 
be balanced between them. 
3.2 Chair's Report 
Chair Maude reported on his attendance at the following: 
 The Union of BC Municipalities convention which provides an opportunity to 
interface with provincial government staff and ministers. One outcome of these 
discussions was that the Minister of Transportation has agreed to set up a 
highways task force for the islands to address road priorities and protections. 
 Trust Council quarterly meeting in September where discussion included 
crafting a Vision Statement for Islands Trust, with more work to be done on this. 
 North Pender and Mayne Islands Local Trust Committee (LTC) meetings. 
3.3 Electoral Area Director's Report - none 
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS 
 Cross-island ferry travel problems of speeding and congestion across Denman Island are 
an ongoing and increasing issue. Friends of Denman Forests has organized to oppose the 
proposed tree cutting for parking expansion at the Gravelly Bay ferry terminal.  This is a 
land-use issue with detrimen

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