North Pender LTC 2021-06-24 Regular Meeting Minutes

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North Pender Local Trust Committee   
Regular Business Meeting Minutes 
June 24, 2021 ADOPTED Page 1 of 8 
 
North Pender Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date: 
Location: 
June 24, 2021 
Electronic Meeting (Zoom Webinar) 
 
Members Present: Laura Patrick, Chair  
Benjamin McConchie, Local Trustee 
 Deb Morrison, Local Trustee 
  
Staff Present: Robert Kojima, Regional Planning Manager 
 Phil Testemale, Planner 2 
 Kim Stockdill, Planner 
 Maple Hung, Planning Assistant (Host) 
 Shannon Brayford, Recorder 
  
Public:         There were approximately (15) attendees in the webinar. 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
Chair Patrick called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.  She acknowledged that the meeting was 
being held in traditional territory of the Coast Salish First Nations. 
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
It was recommended and agreed that Chris Roper will be granted 5 minutes for a presentation 
regarding helicopters during the Town Hall.  
By general consent, the agenda was approved as presented.  
3. TRUSTEE REPORT 
Trustee Morrison reported that the Trust Policy Statement review is moving forward and broad 
public consultation is underway.  She encouraged the public to visit the Programs Page under 
Islands 2050 and to send comments to the Islands 2050 email address before July 8, 2021 
meeting.   
Trustee Morrison also thanked the North Pender Island Agricultural Advisory Planning 
Commission (AAPC) for their comprehensive reports and minutes.  
Trustee Morrison noted that, at a past meeting, a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) was considered 
in the absence of the applicant. She recommended that the Local Trust Committee (LTC) 
consider adopting a practice of deferring applications when the applicant wishes to, but is 
unable to attend.  
A D O P T E D 

 
 
 
North Pender Local Trust Committee   
Regular Business Meeting Minutes 
June 24, 2021 ADOPTED Page 2 of 8 
Trustee McConchie requested a moment of silence for the 751 unmarked graves uncovered at a 
former Residential School in Saskatchewan.  
Trustee McConchie reported that he will not be running for a second term as a Trustee.  
4. CHAIR'S REPORT 
Chair Patrick provided a report on the upcoming Trust Council Meeting.  She noted that the 
meeting starts July 8, 2021, but that a Town Hall will be held on July 7, 2021 with an education 
session preceding it.  
5. TOWN HALL AND QUESTIONS 
Chris Roper noted that a helicopter is operating on the residential property next to his.  He 
outlined the negative impact that the helicopter has on him as a neighbour and also expressed 
concern for it causing harm to the area’s ecosystem.  
Doug Regehr addressed a TUP application for a Short Term Vacation Rental (STVR).  He 
encouraged the LTC to refuse the permit application citing noise, parking issues, and a lack of 
on-island contact.  
Niall Parker requested further information on why the the Islands 2050 recommendations 
include prohibiting de-salination as a source of water.  
It was noted 

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