Lasqueti LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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Local Trust Committee Minutes 
August 29, 2022 
 
Lasqueti Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date:  
Location:  
August 29, 2022 
Judith Fisher Centre 
#1 China Cloud Bay Road 
Lasqueti Island, BC 
 
Members Present: Peter Johnston, Local Trustee by Zoom 
 Timothy Peterson, Local Trustee 
 Laura Patrick, Chair 
  
Staff Present: Heather Kauer, Regional Planning Manager by Zoom 
 Katherine Vogt, Recorder by Zoom 
 William Shulba, Senior Freshwater Specialist by Zoom 
Others Present: Andrew Fall, Regional Director by Zoom 
Approximately three (3) members of the public 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
Chair Patrick called the meeting to order at 11:03 am. She acknowledged that the meeting was 
being held in territory of the Coast Salish First Nations. She introduced Trustees, Staff, and 
Recorder and welcomed Director Andrew Fall and members of the public. She noted that the 
meeting was being livestreamed and recorded, and that a recording of the meeting would be 
available on the Islands Trust website in a few days. 
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
By general consent the agenda was approved as presented. 
3. RISE AND REPORT - IN CAMERA MEETINGS OF APRIL 26, 2021 
Chair Patrick reported that the in-camera minutes of April 26, 2021 were approved. 
4. REPORTS 
4.1 Trustee Reports 
Trustee Peterson reported on the following: 
 The recent plaque unveiling at Squitty Bay Park was a successful reconciliation event 
and well attended by many locals and First Nations representatives. 
 
Trustee Johnston reported on the following: 
 The clam garden visits planned for the Squitty Bay plaque unveiling did not occur 
because of inclement weather; so, another successful reconciliation event was held 
at False Bay in mid-August, attended by about 20 Qualicum and Snaw-naw-as First 
Nations people of all ages, who expressed great appreciation for being invited and 

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shown some local evidence of their ancestors’ lives on Lasqueti. Approximately 60 
Lasqueti residents and visitors also attended. 
 No public responses have been received to recently published information regarding 
the Fees Bylaw. 
4.2 Chair's Report 
Chair Patrick reported on the following: 
 The recent Trust Council meeting at which a significant resolution was passed to 
request that the Province review the mandate, governance and structure of the 
Islands Trust. 
 The next Trust Council meeting will be September 20-22, 2022; it will be virtual; and 
the Town Hall portion will most likely be held on the evening of the 20
th
. 
4.3 Electoral Area Director's Report 
Director Andrew Fall reported on the following: 
 The Vancouver Island Regional Library recently opened an architecturally stunning 
new branch in Sooke; however, going forward, increasing construction costs will 
necessitate more modest designs. 
 A recent meeting was held between Director Fall, the qathet Reg

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