Galiano LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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Galiano Island Local Trust Committee        
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
October 15, 2018    ADOPTED     Page 1 of 7 
 
Galiano Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date: 
Location: 
October 15, 2018 
North Community Hall 
22790 Porlier Pass Road, Galiano Island, BC 
 
Members Present: Laura Busheikin, Chair 
George Harris, Local Trustee 
Sandy Pottle, Local Trustee 
 
Staff Present: 
 
Public Present:  
Kim Stockdill, Island Planner 
Colleen Doty, Recorder  
 
There were 25 members of the public present. 
 
 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
Chair Busheikin called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m.  She acknowledged that the meeting 
was being held in territory of the Coast Salish First Nations.  
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
The following additions to the agenda were presented for consideration: 
 GL-RZ-2016.2 (Conservancy) was added as Item 10.5. 
By general consent the agenda was approved as amended. 
3. TOWN HALL AND QUESTIONS 
Andrew Loveridge, speaking as secretary of the Galiano Housing Association, presented a brief 
slide show of Galiano Green, highlighting the recent fence that Galiano Green recently installed 
along the boundary of the property. He requested approval of GL-DP-2018.1 and GL-DVP-
2018.1. He noted Galiano Green’s emphasis on rain water harvesting and referred to support of 
the project in the OCP. 
Art Moses acknowledged that this was the last meeting for Trustee Sandy Pottle. He thanked 
her for the work she has done.  
Suzanne Fournier echoed sentiments expressed by Art Moses. She spoke about civil discourse 
and the need to be heard.  
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Galiano Island Local Trust Committee        
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
October 15, 2018    ADOPTED     Page 2 of 7 
Risa Smith presented a gift to Sandy Pottle for her years of service.  
Andrew Loveridge acknowledged the work that Laura Busheikin has done.  
Sheila Anderson requested an amendment in the minutes of September 17, 2018. In the Town 
Hall section, she would like the phrase “question from Sheila Anderson” to replace the phrase 
“comment from the public.” With respect to the development permit for Galiano Green, she has 
concerns about rainwater collection being able to sufficiently meet water needs.  
Akasha Forest raised points about groundwater needs. She thanked Sandy for her research 
work on the topic. She presented cautions for using rainwater catchment and requested the 
Local Trust Committee (LTC) to have the hydrogeologist come back and give a presentation.  
Trustee Pottle noted she sent the APC report to the Islands Trust hydrogeologist. 
Chair Busheikin reminded staff to bring up points to be actioned later on in the meeting.  
Kiyo Okuda thanked Sandy Pottle for her work. He noted that the Short Term Vacation Rental 
issue is unresolved. He spoke in favour of the democratic process.  
A question was presented as to how much a post-public hearing rezoning may be discussed by 
candidates currently campaigning. Chair Busheikin recommended 

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