Saturna LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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Saturna Island Local Trust Committee 
Regular Business Meeting 
July 27, 2023 ADOPTED Page 1 of 6 
 
Saturna Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date:  
Location:  
July 27, 2023 
Saturna Recreation and Cultural Centre 
104 Harris Road, Saturna Island, BC 
 
Members Present: David Maude, Chair 
 Lee Middleton, Local Trustee 
 Mairead Boland, Local Trustee 
  
Staff Present: Brad Smith, Island Planner 
 Pat Todd, Recorder 
  
Others Present: Paul Brent, Capital Regional District (CRD) Electoral Area Director for the 
Southern Gulf Islands 
 There were approximately six (6) members of the public present. 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
Chair Maude called the meeting to order at 11:30 am. He acknowledged that the meeting was 
held on the territory of the Coast Salish First Nations. 
Director Brent, Capital Regional District (CRD) spoke of the passing of Pat Carney. She was a 
long-time resident of Saturna Island, powerful, a larger than life person and will be missed by 
the community. 
 
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
By general consent the agenda was approved as presented. 
 
3. TRUSTEE REPORT 
Trustee Boland reported that: 
 She attended the Trust Council meeting held recently on Gabriola Island. The days were 
long and the meetings went well 
 The Regional Planning Committee meeting was today and there was a subgroup 
working on a housing plan 
 The Trustees received a response from Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure 
(MoTI). They plan to meet with MOTI on island to visit areas with issues and develop a 
work plan. 
  
A D O P T E D 

 
Saturna Island Local Trust Committee 
Regular Business Meeting 
July 27, 2023 ADOPTED Page 2 of 6 
Trustee Middleton reported that:  
 Spoke to the Governance Report project underway by Trust Council 
 City West is exploring fiber optic feed options. Could be in place within 2 years and 
would provide high speed internet connectivity on Saturna. 
 
4. CHAIR'S REPORT 
Chair Maude reported that: 
 Trust Council was very cohesive and debates were civilized 
 Governance Committee has been doing excellent work. Hoping to meet with the 
Minister in October. Trust Council is endorsing the review process. 
 The next draft of Trust Policy Statement is expected in January 2024 
 
5. ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTOR'S REPORT 
Director Brent reported that: 
 City West is keen on providing fiber optic connection. The cost would be $2.5 million to 
bring to island 
 90% of costs would need to be covered and CRD would be responsible for remaining 
10%. An option to fund this would be to increase taxes. Rural Economic Development 
Program may provide some funding 
 Housing is a global issue impacting on economic health. Looking to allow trailers and 
recreational vehicles, with septic and safety reviews as a non-compliant housing option 
 While there has been increased funding allocated for housing solutions none has been 
directed to rural areas 
 
6. TOWN HALL AND QUESTIONS 
 A member of the public raised a

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