North Pender LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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North Pender Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of a Regular Meeting  
November 24, 2016 ADOPTED  Page   1 of 8 
 
 
 
North Pender Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of a Regular Meeting 
 
Date: 
Location: 
November 24, 2016 
Pender Island Community Hall 
4418 Bedwell Harbour Road, North Pender Island, BC 
 
Members Present: George Grams, Chair (By Phone)  
Dianne Barber, Local Trustee 
Derek Masselink, Local Trustee 
 
Staff Present: Justine Starke, Island Planner 
Shannon Brayford, Recorder   
    
Others Present: 
 
Nineteen (19) members of the public present  
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
 
At 9:47 am Derek Masselink called the meeting to order, acting as Chair. He 
acknowledged that the meeting was being held in the traditional and unceded territory of 
the Coast Salish people. He reported that George Grams was unable to attend due to 
the weather, but would participate by phone. He further noted that Local Trust 
Committee (LTC) members are unable to vote via telecommunications.  
 
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
 
It was noted that a piece of late correspondence had been received from the Pender 
Island Parks and Recreation Society and would be added under item 9.  
 
By general consent, the agenda was approved as amended.  
 
3. TOWN HALL AND QUESTIONS 
 
Ben McConchie asked for clarification regarding an email he received from George 
Grams addressing Advisory Planning Commission (APC) members speaking in LTC 
town halls.  
 
Planner Starke provided information regarding the LTC and APC proceedings. She also 
agreed to meet with the APC in the future to provide further clarification.  
 
Dale Henning reported that the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) has denied the 
reconsideration to reverse the resolution regarding the Burdett property. He further 
provided comments regarding the ongoing waste management project, noting concern 
with the project’s lack of progress. He requested information on the cost of the workshop 
facilitator, Dr. Shannon Cowan and spoke in favour of approving an application that will 
allow the Burdett property to house a waste management facility.  
 
AD O P T E D 

 
 
North Pender Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of a Regular Meeting  
November 24, 2016 ADOPTED  Page   2 of 8 
Donn Korbin provided comments on the Waste Management Staff Report and offered 
recommendations for moving forward.  
 
Jim Petrie spoke in favour of approving the Burdett’s application.  
 
Ann Burdett spoke, noting that she and her husband have had an application before the 
LTC since 2012. She provided an overview of the impact the application’s delay has had 
on their business and asked that the LTC move forward.  
 
Michael Sketch provided an overview of the ALC’s reconsideration decision regarding 
the Burdett property.  
 
Lou Henshaw provided a personal perspective on the history of the properties 
surrounding Port Browning Marina and the modifications made by previous owners.  
 
Candice Zell spoke against the LTC making a rushed d

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