Hornby LTC Regular Meeting Minutes
· Hornby Island · Meeting Documents · 2013
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Topics: Fresh water & aquifers · Housing & affordability · Agriculture & the ALR · First Nations & reconciliation · Transportation & ferries · Governance & budget · Climate & environment — our classification, not the Trust's.
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ADOPTED HOLTC Minutes ADOPTED 1 March 15, 2013 MINUTES OF THE HORNBY ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE BUSINESS MEETING HELD AT 11:30 AM, MARCH 15, 2013 AT ROOM TO GROW, 2100 SOLLANS ROAD, HORNBY ISLAND, BC Members Present: David Graham Chair Alex Allen Local Trustee Tony Law Local Trustee Staff Present: Vicky Bockman Recorder Regrets: Sonja Zupanec Island Planner Media and Others Present: Approximately 6 members of the public in attendance – am Approximately 3 members of the public in attendance - pm 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Graham called the meeting to order at 11:35 am. He welcomed the public and introduced himself, Local Trustees and Recorder. He acknowledged that the meeting was being held in traditional territory of the Coast Salish First Nations. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was adopted by consensus with the following amendments: • Add item 11.1.5: Correspondence from Tony Quin dated March 15, 2013 regarding the Official Community Plan and Land Use Bylaw Review • Add item 13.2: Climate Change Policy Implementation Discussion 3. MINUTES 3.1 Local Trust Committee Meeting Minutes dated February 1, 2013 The minutes were adopted by consensus. 3.2 Section 26 Resolutions Without Meeting – None. 3.3 Hornby Island Advisory Planning Commission Minutes – None. 4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 4.1 Follow-up Action List dated March 6, 2013 The Follow-up Action List was reviewed. ADOPTED HOLTC Minutes ADOPTED 2 March 15, 2013 5. CORRESPONDENCE – None. 6. TRUSTEES’ REPORT Trustee Allen reported that the Islands Trust budget was adopted at the Trust Council meeting on Thetis Island last week and advised that the budget results in a 1.3% increase in Islands Trust property taxes for 2013/2014. He commented that the Trust Council offered an opportunity to discuss issues experienced in common with other Islands Trust area islands, including concerns regarding BC Ferries, economies, and affordable housing. He announced that it is time to be thinking of nominations for the Community Stewardship Awards; the deadline for nominations is April 26, 2013. Trustee Law reported on matters relating to his involvement with the Ferry Advisory Committee Chairs. He advised that the BC Ferries Coastal Ferries Consultation and Engagement Summary Report is now available to be viewed on the internet. He commented briefly on the results and anticipated future work in developing criteria for assessing major capital expenditure requirements. He noted that the Islands Trust Strategic Plan includes ongoing advocacy on ferry issues. He commented on his work with the Islands Trust Fund, noting that the recently adopted budget includes provision for continuing mapping of eelgrass and forage fish habitat which will result in valuable information for use in planning decisions. He advised that the constructive work of this group continues
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