Saturna LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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Saturna Island Local Trust Committee 
Regular Business Meeting 
May 25, 2023 ADOPTED Page 1 of 8 
 
Saturna Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date:  
Location:  
May 25, 2023 
Saturna Recreation and Cultural Centre 
104 Harris Road, Saturna Island BC 
 
Members Present: David Maude, Chair 
 Mairead Boland, Local Trustee 
 Lee Middleton, Local Trustee 
  
Staff Present: Brad Smith, Island Planner 
 Pat Todd, Recorder  
  
Others Present: There were six (6) members of the public present. 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
Chair Maude called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m. He acknowledged that the meeting was 
held on the territory of the Coast Salish First Nations and welcomed CRD Director Brent. 
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
The following additions to the agenda were presented for consideration: 
 New Business 16.5 Trees 
16.6 Free Store Building Permit Requirements 
16.6  Funding of Indigenous Project 
By general consent, the agenda was adopted as amended. 
3. TRUSTEE REPORT 
 Trustee Boland spoke of being one of three Trustees and 2 staff attending a meeting to create a 
process for working with government agencies. There was a Chair/Vice Chair workshop – 
training session, which was excellent – good discussions. 
 Trustee Middleton added that Trustee Boland is very active in a number of committees. There is 
a Governance Committee meeting on May 29, 2023. Work continues with Parks Canada 
regarding the donation of Judy Myers property:  slow process.  
 
4. CHAIR'S REPORT 
 Chair Maude noted busy time with Executive and Trust Council. Trust personnel met with a 
number of agencies in an attempt to simplify and improve “working together”. Important for 
Agencies to acknowledge rural nature of islands vs. urban locations. Felt outcome was positive 
A D O P T E D 

 
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May 25, 2023 ADOPTED Page 2 of 8 
and opened communication channels. Future meeting planned with Ministry of Transportation 
and Infrastructure (MoTI) and RCMP. Also noted Training session for Chair/Vice Chairs:  
facilitator was excellent and there is talk of having another session. 
5. ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTOR'S REPORT 
 Capital Regional District (CRD) Director Brent spoke of focus being on housing and economic 
health of communities. Everything hinges on housing – supply, costs, and impact on 
communities. Some recommendations being developed to put forward regarding rural areas 
and increased housing options e.g., general use trailers. 
6. TOWN HALL AND QUESTIONS 
 Speaker commended Trustees on efforts with Agencies to have them adapt policies to better 
reflect rural communities. 
7. COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETING – None 
8. PUBLIC HEARING – None 
9. MINUTES 
9.1 Local Trust Committee Minutes Dated February 16, 2023  
By general consent, the Local Trust Committee meeting minutes of February were 
adopted. 
9.2 Section 26 Resolutions-without-meeting Report Dated May 2023 – received for 
information. 
10. BUSINE

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