Galiano LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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GLLTC – dated Dec 9/13 ADOPTED Page 1 of 13 
MINUTES OF THE GALIANO ISLAND  
LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE BUSINESS MEETING  
HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2013, AT 12:30 PM 
AT THE SOUTH ISLAND COMMUNITY HALL,  
GALIANO ISLAND, B.C. 
 
PRESENT:  Ken Hancock    Chair 
   Louise Decario   Local Trustee 
   Sandy Pottle    Local Trustee 
Kris Nichols    Island Planner 
Kim Farris    Planner 1 
   David Millership   Recording Secretary 
   
There were approximately thirteen (13) members of the public present. 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
  
Chair Hancock called the meeting to order at 12:35 p.m. Introductions were 
made and the meeting introduced. 
 
Chair Hancock welcomed Planner Kim Farris as a new member of the 
Islands Trust Planning Team.  
 
Chair Hancock stated appreciation and acknowledgment that today’s meeting 
is taking place on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish people. 
 
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 
 
 Chair Hancock asked for any additions or changes to the agenda.
 Amendments were as follows: 
 
 Added item 12.4 – Bus Route 620 Tsawwassen/Bridgeport 
Schedule Changes 
 
 The agenda was re-numbered accordingly. 
 
   The agenda, as amended, by consent was approved.  
 
 2.1 Questions on Agenda Items 
 
  Gary Coward asked if item 12.2 (Community Benefit Regarding  
  Rezoning of Forestry Property) would involve discussion regarding  
  applications already in progress. 
 
Chair Hancock responded that item 12.2 would involve a more general 
 discussion.  
 
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There was some discussion regarding future policy and applications 
 as well as Galiano Land and Community Housing Trust (GLCHT). 
 
2.2 Town Hall Session 
 
Chair Hancock invited the public to make comment. 
 
  Dave Ages stated concern regarding bus route 620    
  Tsawwassen/Bridgeport schedule changes and requested that the  
  Local Trust Committee (LTC) express opposition to the changes via a 
  letter to TransLink BC and BC Ferries.  
 
Andrew Loveridge stated that he, on behalf of the Galiano Island 
Chamber of Commerce, would write a letter to TransLink BC and BC 
Ferries expressing concern regarding bus route 620 
Tsawwassen/Bridgeport schedule changes.   
 
Tom Hennessy stated concern regarding bus route 620 
Tsawwassen/Bridgeport schedule changes. 
 
There was some discussion regarding the potential impact(s) on 
businesses, livelihoods, and individuals.  
 
Rose Longini stated concern regarding the implementation of BC 
Hydro smart meters and the $35.00 per month fee being charged to 
customers who prefer to keep an analog meter instead. She requested 
that Islands Trust Council and the LTC take action against added 
costs to consumers and commented that a class action lawsuit against 
BC Hydro is underway.  
 
 Resolution GL-LTC-149-13 
 
 It was Moved and Seconded that the Galiano Island Local Trust 
 Committee requests the Executive Committee to follow-up 
 regarding BC Hydro smart meters and refe

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