Galiano LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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Galiano Island Local Trust Committee 
Electronic Business Meeting Minutes 
September 7, 2021 ADOPTED Page 1 of 10 
   
 
Galiano Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date: 
Location: 
September 7, 2021 
Electronic Meeting (Zoom Webinar) 
 
Members Present: Dan Rogers, Chair  
 Jane Wolverton, Local Trustee 
 Tahirih Rockafella, Local Trustee 
  
Staff Present: Brad Smith, Island Planner 
 Phil Testemale, Planner 2 
 Dionne LoForte, Administrative Assistant (Host) 
Carly Bilney, Recorder 
Others Present: There were approximately 27 attendees in the Zoom Webinar. 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
Chair Rogers called the meeting to order at 12:30 pm. He acknowledged that the meeting was 
being held in the traditional territory of the Coast Salish First Nations. 
Trustee Wolverton commented on the need to ensure Local Trust Committee (LTC) meetings 
are a safe place for everyone who attends them and that animosity among attendees creates an 
uncomfortable environment. 
 
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
The following amendment to the agenda was presented for consideration: 
 Move Item 13.5 GL-DP-2021.1 (Orlitzky) to the top of the applications section. 
 
By general consent the agenda was approved as amended. 
3. TRUSTEE REPORT 
Trustee Rockafella reminded attendees of the upcoming Trust Council meeting. Trustee 
Wolverton reported on the following: 
 
 There have been communications with BC Ferries related to a reduction of speed by 
ferries in Active Pass because wave action is causing erosion and damage to middens in 
the area; and 
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Galiano Island Local Trust Committee 
Electronic Business Meeting Minutes 
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 Complaints have been received about non-permitted activities on properties and the 
unnecessary use of groundwater during a drought. 
4. CHAIR'S REPORT 
Chair Rogers reported on the following: 
 
 The Trust Policy Statement has not received First Reading but has been received by the 
Trust Council and referred out to agencies, including the Galiano LTC; 
 Efforts are underway to develop a new engagement strategy concerning the Trust Policy 
Statement in response to concerns raised by members of the public who do not feel like 
they were properly engaged in previous discussions; and 
 Efforts are being made by Islands Trust to provide an option to LTC for a hybrid model 
that allows for meeting both electronically and in-person.   
5. TOWN HALL AND QUESTIONS 
Town hall was held and the following comments were made: 
 
 Trustees were urged to consider classifying the proposed zoning and land use 
designation for the Crystal Mountain Society (CMS) property as Economic Activity; 
 There should be no groundwater use on the Crystal Mountain property; 
 First Nations, including Lelum Sar Augh Ta Naogh, should be more thoroughly consulted 
in regards to the Crystal Mountain application; 
 Concern was expressed that the proposed rezoning will restrict public access to Crown 
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