Saturna LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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Saturna Island Local Trust Committee   
Regular Business Meeting Minutes 
October 21, 2021                                                                  ADOPTED                                                     Page 1 of 6 
Adopted 
 
Saturna Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date: 
Location: 
October 21, 2021 
Saturna Recreation and Cultural Centre 
104 Harris Road, Saturna Island, BC 
 
Members Present: Laura Patrick, Chair 
 Lee Middleton, Local Trustee 
 Paul Brent, Local Trustee  
  
Staff Present: Brad Smith, Island Planner 
 Brad Smith, Recorder 
  
  
Public Present: There were approximately 8 members of the public. 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
Chair Patrick called the meeting to order at 11:30 am.  She acknowledged that the meeting was 
being held in traditional territory of the Coast Salish First Nations. 
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
By general consent the agenda was approved as presented. 
3. TRUSTEE REPORT 
 Trustee Brent reported on the following: 
 The financial committee has the 1
st
 draft of the budget for 2022/2023.  There is an 11.3% 
increase over the last budget. 
 Pared down to 9% - there is still ongoing discussion before finalizing.  The next meeting is 
scheduled for November 9
th
. 
 The Trust Council will review in early December 2021. 
 
Trustee Middleton reported on the following: 
 Select committee work ongoing, final governance study report from consultant 
expected to Trust Council in March 
 
 
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Saturna Island Local Trust Committee   
Regular Business Meeting Minutes 
October 21, 2021                                                                  ADOPTED                                                     Page 2 of 6 
4. CHAIR'S REPORT 
Chair Patrick reported on the following points: 
 
 In the September meeting the Trust Council endorsed more thorough engagement plan for 
the final phase of the draft Islands Trust Policy Statement (ITPS) review.  This is going out to 
Tender, without a specific timeline established yet. 
 With regards to the budget, the use of surplus funds to minimize new taxation is going to 
end.  This may lead to tough discussions and tough decisions. 
 Discussion occurred with LTC and attendees regarding the history of surpluses, budgeting 
processes, how taxation is determined in Trust area, and current status of surpluses. 
 
5. TOWN HALL AND QUESTIONS 
General comments: 
 There hasn’t been an APC meeting this term.  APC meetings offer opportunity for the 
community to be involved. 
 New households are losing touch with the role of IT – How can this be improved? 
 Why has the Lyall Harbour Traffic assessment not been pursued when it is so needed? 
 
ITPS Review Process: 
 Why is the preserve/protect mandate being addressed now in the challenging time of COVID 
when the community is not connected?  
 Why hiring of outside consultants for ITPS review work? 
o A: An external 

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