Thetis LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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ADOPTED 
Thetis Island ADOPTED 1 
Local Trust Committee Minutes 
Meeting May 24, 2016 
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Thetis Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date: 
Location: 
May 24, 2016 
Thetis Island Community Centre (Forbes Hall) 
North Cove Road, Thetis Island, BC 
 
Members Present: Susan Morrison, Chair 
Peter Luckham, Local Trustee 
Ken Hunter, Local Trustee 
 
Staff Present: Marnie Eggen, Planner 2 
Alexandra Brzozowski, Island Planner 
Ann Kjerulf, Regional Planning Manager 
Miles Drew, Bylaw Enforcement Manager  
Janice Young, Recorder 
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Others Present: There were approximately thirty-five (35) members of the public 
in attendance, including special guests Kathleen Johnnie and 
Cory Thomas, consultants for the Lyackson First Nation, Eric 
Nicholls, Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural 
Development, and Graeme Trigg, West Vancouver Yacht Club, 
Outstation Director 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
 
Chair Morrison called the meeting to order at 9:30 am. She acknowledged that the 
meeting was being held in traditional territory of the Coast Salish First Nations, and 
introduced the Local Trust Committee (LTC), Staff and Special Guests. 
 
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
 
The following additions to the agenda were presented for consideration: 
 
11.1 To be moved to the beginning of agenda 
7.3 Add addendum 
11.3.1 Add addendum 
11.3.2 Add addendum 
 
By general consent the agenda was adopted as amended. 
 

ADOPTED 
Thetis Island ADOPTED 2 
Local Trust Committee Minutes 
Meeting May 24, 2016 
3. TOWN HALL AND QUESTIONS  
 
Veronica Shelford asked for clarity in regard to mariculture lease and licence renewals 
and the protocol that “the government will advise when there is change in the motion.” 
 
Graeme Shelford, representing the Thetis Island Ratepayers and Residents Association 
(TIRRA) asked for a progress report on the request to develop trails on Thetis Island.  
Trustee Luckham reported that a Road Safety Report has been submitted as requested.  
Trustee Luckham added that a local highways representative visited Thetis Island and is 
in support of the application. 
 
Wayne Loiselle asked for information regarding noise bylaws – land and water. 
Islands Trust Bylaw Enforcement Officer, Miles Drew, responded that the Cowichan 
Valley Regional District handles noise bylaw infractions. 
 
Victoria Scott and Pat Hutchison of Ruxton Island spoke to the Hardy Granite Quarries 
re-zoning application, with concerns to noise and pollution, and overall ecosystem 
disruption, especially five species of concern that breed in that location. 
 
Maureen Loiselle commented on the toxicity of our seafood and to flag and take action 
on that information. 
 
4. COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETING - None 
 
5. PUBLIC HEARING - None 
 
6. MINUTES 
 
6.1 Local Trust Committee Minutes dated March 29, 2016 for adoption 
 
By general consent the Local Trust Committee meeting minutes of March 29, 
2016 were adopted. 
 
6.2 Local Trust Committee Minutes from Special Meeting dat

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