Denman LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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DELTC MINUTES  ADOPTED 1 
April 2, 2013 
MINUTES OF THE DENMAN ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE  
BUSINESS MEETING 
HELD AT 10:30 AM ON TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2013 
AT THE DENMAN SENIORS HALL, 1111 NORTHWEST ROAD,  
DENMAN ISLAND, BC 
 
MEMBERS PRESENT:  
 
Peter Luckham Chair 
Laura Busheikin Local Trustee 
David Graham Local Trustee 
 
STAFF PRESENT:   
 
Aleksandra Brzozowski Island Planner 
Vicky Bockman Recorder 
 
STAFF PRESENT BY TELEPHONE: 
  
Courtney Simpson Regional Planning Manager 
 
MEDIA AND OTHERS PRESENT:  
 
Approximately 7 members of the public – am 
 Approximately 4 members of the public – pm 
 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
 
Chair Luckham called the meeting to order at 10:35 am.  He welcomed the public and 
introduced himself, the local trustees, staff and recorder.  He acknowledged that the meeting 
is being held in traditional territory of Coast Salish First Nations. 
 
 
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
 
The agenda was adopted by consensus with the following amendments: 
 Add item 10.3: Email from Keith Porteous dated March 26, 2013 regarding Denman 
Local Trust Advisory Planning Commission Terms of Reference/Transportation 
Advisory Planning Commission for Safe Cycling Paths; 
 Add item 10.4:  Email Correspondence between Keith Porteous and David Marlor 
dated March 28, 2013 regarding Email to Executive Committee -January 29, 2013; 
 Add item 13.1:  Staff Report dated March 22, 2013 regarding Referral of BC Hydro 
request for Islands Trust Council to Enter Into Agreement to Grant Statutory Right of 
Way on Site of Marcus Isbister Old School Centre. 
 
 

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April 2, 2013 
3. CHAIR’S REPORT 
 
Chair Luckham reported that since the last meeting, Trust Council met on Thetis Island.  He 
commented that this meeting included adoption of the 2013/14 budget and debate over 
extension of specific Trust Council powers to Salt Spring Island Local Trust Committee.  In 
response to a concern expressed previously that the last meeting seemed rushed, he noted 
that there is always a need to be cognizant of ferry schedules as meetings draw to a 
conclusion, however, he will attempt to be mindful to not rush proceedings. 
 
 
4. TRUSTEES’ REPORT 
 
Trustee Graham commented that the recent Trust Council was very productive and 
acknowledged the excellent facilities and arrangements provided by the Thetis Island 
community.  He reported that on Denman Island he attended an Agricultural Land Reserve 
housing discussion group meeting, met with community members to discuss the Cross-Island 
Trail and an Agricultural Land Reserve application, attended an in-camera meeting by 
telephone, held Trustee Office Hours and attended an Online Meeting workshop held by 
Denman Works.   
 
Trustee Graham reported that he has just received the Compliance Coal Corporation’s Raven 
Underground Coal Mine project application and Environmental Impact Statement.  He noted 
that the working group technical team now has 30 days to review the 12,0

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