Thetis LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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Local Trust Committee Minutes 
February 11, 2020 
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Thetis Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
Date: 
Location: 
February 11, 2020 
Royal Canadian Legion 
9775 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC 
 
Members Present: Laura Patrick, Chair 
Doug Fenton, Local Trustee 
Peter Luckham, Local Trustee 
  
Staff Present: Marnie Eggen, Island Planner 
Warren Dingman, Bylaw Enforcement Manager 
Sarah Shugar, Recorder 
 
Others Present: 5 members of the public 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
Please note the order of agenda items may be modified during the meeting. Times are provided 
for convenience only and are subject to change. 
Chair Patrick called the meeting to order at 9:03 am.  She introduced herself, the Trustees and 
staff and acknowledged that the Local Trust Committee is meeting within Coast Salish Territory. 
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
The following supplemental item was presented for consideration: 
 3.3 Electoral Area Director's Report 
  
 By general consent, the agenda was adopted as amended. 
3. REPORTS 
3.1 Trustee Reports 
Trustee Fenton reported on the following: 
 Attended several meetings with the Islands Trust Conservancy Fund Development 
Advisory Committee (FDAC) regarding funding opportunities for the Islands Trust 
Conservancy. 
 Trust Council adopted the Strategic Plan for the 2018 – 2022 term at the December 
2019 Trust Council meeting. 
 Attended a Trust Programs Committee meeting. 
 Jollity Farm is in the process of submitting a Farm Credit Canada (FCC) AgriSpirit 
Fund Grant Application for a new composting facility on Thetis Island.  
 A park bench at the end of Pilkey Point Road was vandalized. 
 

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Trustee Luckham reported on the following: 
 Attended a meeting regarding a proposed shellfish aquaculture Crown Land lease 
that was hosted by the proponent. The application proposes a new form of geoduck 
aquaculture over an 18-hectare area in Preedy Harbour between Thetis Island, 
Dayman Island and Scott Island. There were approximately 12 members of the 
public in attendance. An application has not been received at this time. 
 Attended several meetings regarding updating the Islands Trust Policy Statement 
including consultation with First Nations. 
 Attended several meetings regarding the Islands Trust 2020/2021 draft budget and 
noted the Islands Trust is mandated to preserve and protect the islands’ unique 
amenities and environment for the benefit of residents of the trust area and all 
British Columbians.  
 
Planner Eggen reported staff recommended the applicant hold a Community meeting 
prior to submitting an application to gain an understanding of community opinion 
before submitting a rezoning application. 
3.2 Chair's Report 
Chair Patrick reported on the following: 
 The next Trust Council will be held March 10-12, 2020 on Salt Spring Island and the 
deadline for delegation re

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