North Pender LTC Regular Meeting Minutes
· North Pender Island · Meeting Documents · 2023
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Topics: Aquaculture & shellfish · Bylaw enforcement · First Nations & reconciliation · Forestry & trees · Governance & budget · Housing & affordability · Transportation & ferries · Fresh water & aquifers — our classification, not the Trust's.
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North Pender Island Local Trust Committee Regular Meeting September 29, 2023 ADOPTED Page 1 of 9 North Pender Island Local Trust Committee Minutes of Regular Meeting Date: Location: September 29, 2023 Anglican Parish Hall 4703 Canal Road, RR#1, North Pender Island, BC Members Present: David Maude, Chair Aaron Campbell, Local Trustee Deb Morrison. Local Trustee Staff Present: Brad Smith, Island Planner Charly Caproff, Planner 1 Pat Todd, Recorder Others Present: Joanne Lum, Senior Environmental Health Officer, Island Health Xiao Qi Ren, Environmental Health Officer, Island Health There were fourteen (14) members of the public present. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Maude called the meeting to order at 10:11 am. He acknowledged that the meeting was being held on the territory of the Coast Salish First Nations. Chair Maude apologized for the delay due to problems with Wi-Fi. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The following additions to the agenda were presented for consideration: Item 16 New Business 16.2 Plum Tree Court 16.3 2024 LTC Meeting Schedule By general consent, the agenda was adopted as amended. 3. TRUSTEE REPORT Trustee Campbell spoke to Trust Council (TC) meeting on North Pender Island the past week. There were a number of meetings, discussions, and engaged participants. He expressed appreciation for how respectful everyone is during conversations regarding their concerns. Trustee Morrison spoke about the challenges of finding effective ways to move forward on Trust Council governance issues. She reminded everyone of the importance to contact Islands Trust (IT)/LTC with questions and/or concerns. There is an upcoming meeting in Sidney regarding Bylaw Enforcement, Trustee Morrison was hoping to get co-ordination between agencies and better practices. A D O P T E D North Pender Island Local Trust Committee Regular Meeting September 29, 2023 ADOPTED Page 2 of 9 4. CHAIR'S REPORT Chair Maude expressed appreciation for hospitality extended to Trust Council. He agreed there are a lot of politics involved and the dynamics are fascinating. The Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) met last week. There were meetings with Minister of Municipal Affairs and BC Ferries. Communication is ongoing with Ministry of Transportation regarding highways and ferries. A Task Force is being reinstated to address roadway issues. He expressed appreciation to staff for their technical support and efforts. Trustee Morrison added that there is provincial funding for secondary suites, however islands don’t qualify to access. She plans to publish an article that will be in next Pender Post. 5. ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTOR'S REPORT – None LTC agreed to move the Community Information Meeting ahead of the Town Hall. 6. COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETING 6.1 Community Discussion with Island Health Joanne Lum from Island Health advised that Xiao Qi Ren is the Environmental Health Officer for the local distri
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