Trust Programs Committee Regular Meeting Minutes

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Trust Programs Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
 
Date of Meeting: 
Location: 
 
Monday, May 12, 2014 
Ladysmith City Hall,  410 Esplanade (Hwy 1) 
 
Members Present: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Paul Brent, Saturna Island Local Trustee (Chair) 
Laura Busheikin, Denman Island Local Trustee  
George Grams, Salt Spring Island Local Trustee (Vice-Chair) 
Tony Law, Hornby Island Local Trustee 
Liz Montague, South Pender Island Local Trustee  
Sheila Malcolmson, Gabriola Island Local Trustee (ex officio) 
Alex Allen, Hornby Island Local Trustee 
Andrew Stone, Bowen Island Local Trustee (via phone) 
David Graham, Denman Island Local Trustee (EC Rep) 
 
Regrets: 
Kate-Louise Stamford, Gambier Island Local Trustee 
 
Staff Present: 
Lisa Gordon, Director, Trust Area Services 
Clare Frater, Policy Advisor - Recorder 
 
Media and Others Present: 
Peter Grove, Salt Spring Island Local Trustee (only item 4.2.1) 
 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
 
The meeting was called to order at 10:45 am.   
 
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
  
TPC-2014-007 
 It was MOVED and SECONDED,  
That the Trust Programs Committee May 12, 2014 agenda be approved as presented. 
CARRIED 
 
3. MINUTES/COORDINATION 
 
3.1 Minutes of Previous Meetings 
 
3.1.1    February 3, 2014 
 
TPC-2014-008 
 It was MOVED and SECONDED,  
That the Trust Programs Committee minutes of February 3, 2014 be adopted as presented. 
 CARRIED 
 

Trust Programs Committee Minutes of May 12, 2014 Page 2 
 
3.2 Follow-up Action List 
 
The follow-up action list was provided for information and review. There was no discussion. 
 
4. TRUST COUNCIL BUSINESS ITEMS 
 
4.1 Community Stewardship Awards 
 
Staff provided overview of the thirteenth Community Stewardship Awards Program to the 
Committee. There was discussion about the need for a better poster for next year.  
 
TPC-2014-009 
 It was MOVED and SECONDED,  
That the Trust Programs Committee forward the Community Stewardship Award briefing to Trust 
Council.  
CARRIED 
 
TPC-2014-010 
 It was MOVED and SECONDED,  
That the meeting be closed to the public subject to Section 90(1)(b), of the Community Charter in 
order to consider matters related to: personal information about an identifiable individual who is 
being considered for an award or honour and that staff and Trustee Grove attend the meeting. 
CARRIED 
 
The meeti   ng closed to the public at 10:55 am. 
The meeting was re-opened to the public at 11:05 am.
 
 
 4.2 BC Ferries Briefing 
 
Staff provided an update about the work undertaken since Trust Programs Committee’s February 2014 
meeting. Chair Malcolmson and Trustee Law provided updates from their roles on UBCM Select 
Committee on BC Ferries.  
 
  4.2.1    BC Ferries Lobbying Plan  
 
Trustee Grove requested the committee consider enhanced levels of advocacy regarding BC Ferries fares 
and service levels. Discussion ensued about potential advocacy opportunities associated with BC Ferries’ 
financial planning process for the next performance term. Trustees also discuss

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