CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT

BOARD MINUTES

Friday, January 15, 2021

10:05 A.m. - 11:05 A.m.

Cariboo Regional District Board Room

Suite D - 180 Third Avenue North

Williams Lake, B.C.

PRESENT:

• Chair M. Wagner,
• Vice-Chair J. Massier,
• Director M. Sjostrom,
• Director B. Bachmeier,
• Director S. Forseth,
• Director A. Delainey,
• Director M. LeBourdais,
• Director A. Richmond,
• Director J. Glassford,
• Director G. Kirby,
• Director C. Mernett,
• Director W. Macdonald,
• Director W. Cobb,
• Director B. Simpson,
• Director M. Campsall,
• and Director G. Fourchalk

STAFF:

• J. MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer,
• K. Erickson, Chief Financial Officer,
• C. Keam, Manager of Communications,
• N. Whitehead, Manager of Planning Services,
• L. Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant,
• and M. Croft, Recording Secretary

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

1.1

Adoption of Agenda

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-1
  Moved Director Forseth
  Seconded Director Campsall

  That the agenda be adopted as presented.

  Carried

2.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

2.1

Minutes of the Cariboo Regional District Board Meeting - December 4, 2020

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-2
  Moved Director Macdonald
  Seconded Director Richmond

  ​That the minutes of the Cariboo Regional District Board meeting held December 4, 2020, be received and adopted.

  Carried

2.2

Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Cariboo Regional District Board - December 11, 2020

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-3
  Moved Director Delainey
  Seconded Director Bachmeier

  That the minutes of the special meeting of the Cariboo Regional District Board, held December 11, 2020, be received and adopted.

  Carried

3.

DELEGATIONS/GUESTS

3.1

Memorandum of Business - Delegations

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-4
  Moved Director Sjostrom
  Seconded Director LeBourdais

  ​That the Delegations Memorandum of Business, as of January 15, 2021, be received.

  Carried

4.

PLANNING BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THIRD READING

4.1

Area G – BL 5288

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

4016 Cariboo Hwy 97 S
Lot 6, District Lot 4, Lillooet District, Plan 4773, Except Plan KAP55674
From General Commercial (C 1) zone to Special Exception (C 1-4) zone
(3360-20/20200040 – Kietaibl) (Agent: Wade Balbirnie)
Director Richmond

• 2021-1-5
  Moved Director Richmond
  Seconded Director Glassford

  That South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5288, 2020 be read a third time this 15^th day of January, 2021.

  Carried

5.

PLANNING BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION

5.1

Area A – BL 5250

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

3572 and 3580 Durrell Road
District Lot 7260, Cariboo District and District Lot 9796, Cariboo District
From Rural 1 (RR 1) and Resource/Agricultural (R/A) zones to Resource/Agricultural (R/A) and Rural 1 (RR 1) zones
(3360-20/2019006 – Norn) (Agent: Brad Wiles – Wiles Surveying)
Director Sjostrom

• 2021-1-6
  Moved Director Sjostrom
  Seconded Director Kirby

  That North Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5250, 2019 be adopted this 15^th day of January, 2021.

  Carried

5.2

Area L – BL 5286 and BL 5135

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

5646 Horse Lake Road
The North 1/2 of District Lot 2141, Lillooet District, Except Plan 20555
From Agriculture designation to Upland Residential designation
From Rural 1 (RR 1) zone to Rural 3 (RR 3) zone
(3360-20/20180002 – Bob Plewes Contracting Ltd. - Robert Plewes) (Agent: Michael Kidston)
Director Macdonald

• 2021-1-7
  Moved Director Macdonald
  Seconded Director Richmond

  #1: That South Cariboo Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5286, 2020 be adopted this 15^th day of January, 2021.

  Carried
• 2021-1-8
  Moved Director Macdonald
  Seconded Director Glassford

  #2: That Cariboo Regional District South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5135, 2018 be adopted this 15^th day of January, 2021.

  Carried

6.

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATIONS

6.1

Area E – DVP20200046

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

2544 Chimney Lake Road
Lot 2, Section 24, Township 44, Lillooet District, Plan 26815
(3090-20/20200046 – Robertson/Gibson)
Director Delainey

• 2021-1-9
  Moved Director Delainey
  Seconded Director Forseth

  That the application for a Development Variance Permit pertaining to Lot 2, Section 24, Township 44, Lillooet District, Plan 26815 be approved. Further, that a Development Variance Permit be issued to vary Section 7.13 (e) of the Central Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Bylaw No. 3503, 1999 as follows:

  That the maximum floor area for ancillary structures on a lot between 0.4 ha (0.99 ac.) and 2 ha (4.94 ac.) be increased from 300 sq. m (3,229 sq. ft.) to 414 sq. m (4,460 sq. ft.) to allow the construction of an 89.19 sq. m (960 sq. ft.) lean-to storage shed addition and to legalize the existing 25.15 sq. m (270.71 sq. ft.) of ancillary area over the current maximum limit.

  Further, that approval be subject to the following condition:

  That the two existing temporary metal storage containers must be removed prior to final building inspection of the proposed structure.

  Carried

7.

AGRICULTURAL LAND COMMISSION APPLICATIONS

7.1

Area H – ALRH20200043

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

6214 Buffalo Creek Road
Lot A, District Lot 2959, Lillooet District, Plan 33492
(3015-20/H20200043 – Pincott Ranches Ltd.)
Director Wagner

• 2021-1-10
  Moved Chair Wagner
  Seconded Director Macdonald

  That the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission application for subdivision within the Agricultural Land Reserve, pertaining to Lot A, District Lot 2959, Lillooet District, Plan 33492, be received and submitted to the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission with a recommendation for approval.

  Carried

8.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - OTHER BUSINESS

8.1

Area D - Notice on Title - Block A, District Lot 3696, Cariboo Land District

Stakeholder Vote – Weighted – Electoral Areas A, B, C, D, E, F, G H, I and L

• 2021-1-11
  Moved Director Forseth
  Seconded Director Delainey

  That the agenda item summary from Virgil Hoefels, Chief Building Official, dated December 17, 2020, regarding Notice on Title - Block A, District Lot 3696, Cariboo Land District, be received. Further, that the Manager of Corporate Services of the Cariboo Regional District be directed to file Notice in the Land Title Office, in accordance with Section 57 of the Community Charter. Further, that upon confirmation from the Chief Building Official that the matter has been resolved and an approved final inspection issued, the Notice may be discharged from the title upon receipt of the fee stipulated in the Building Bylaw.

  Carried

8.2

Area D – Notice on Title – Lot 20, Plan PGP12659, District Lot 3545, Cariboo Land District

Stakeholder Vote – Weighted – Electoral Areas A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and L

• 2021-1-12
  Moved Director Forseth
  Seconded Director LeBourdais

  That the agenda item summary from Virgil Hoefels, Chief Building Official, dated December 17, 2020, regarding Notice on Title - Lot 20, Plan PGP12659, District Lot 3545, Cariboo Land District, be received. Further, that the Manager of Corporate Services of the Cariboo Regional District be directed to file Notice in the Land Title Office, in accordance with Section 57 of the Community Charter. Further, that upon confirmation from the Chief Building Official that the matter has been resolved and an approved final inspection issued, the Notice may be discharged from the title upon receipt of the fee stipulated in the Building Bylaw.

  Carried

8.3

Area E – Notice on Title - Lot 13, Plan KAP32447, Section 12, Township 44, Lillooet Land District

Stakeholder Vote – Weighted – Electoral Areas A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and L

• 2021-1-13
  Moved Director Delainey
  Seconded Director Macdonald

  That the agenda item summary from Virgil Hoefels, Chief Building Official, dated December 17, 2020, regarding Notice on Title - Lot 13, Plan KAP32447, Section 12, Township 44, Lillooet Land District, be received. Further, that the Manager of Corporate Services of the Cariboo Regional District be directed to file Notice in the Land Title Office, in accordance with Section 57 of the Community Charter. Further, that upon confirmation from the Chief Building Official that the matter has been resolved and an approved final inspection report issued, the Notice may be discharged from the title upon receipt of the fee stipulated in the Building Bylaw.

  Carried

8.4

Area L – Notice on Title – Lot 43, Plan KAP22752, District Lot 679, Lillooet Land District

Stakeholder Vote – Weighted – Electoral Areas A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and L

• 2021-1-14
  Moved Director Macdonald
  Seconded Director Richmond

  That the agenda item summary from Virgil Hoefels, Chief Building Official, dated December 17, 2020, regarding Notice on Title - Lot 43, Plan KAP22752, District Lot 679, Lillooet Land District, be received. Further, that the Manager of Corporate Services of the Cariboo Regional District be directed to file Notice in the Land Title Office, in accordance with Section 57 of the Community Charter. Further, that upon confirmation from the Chief Building Official that the matter has been resolved and an approved final inspection issued, the Notice may be discharged from the title upon receipt of the fee stipulated in the Building Bylaw.

  Carried

8.5

Heritage Steering Committee Appointments

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-15
  Moved Director Kirby
  Seconded Director Campsall

  That the agenda item summary from Nigel Whitehead, Manager of Planning Services, dated January 5, 2021, regarding Heritage Steering Committee appointments, be received. Further, that Graham Leslie, Elizabeth Hunter, George Atamanenko, Brent Rutherford, Robin Sharpe, Phyllis Webstad and Jim Gibson be re-appointed for a two-year term ending December 31, 2022.

  Carried

9.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

9.1

Horsefly Community Club – Community Works Funding Request for Hall Water System

Corporate Vote – Weighted

• 2021-1-16
  Moved Director LeBourdais
  Seconded Director Delainey

  That the agenda item summary from Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services, dated January 5, 2021, regarding a proposal from the Horsefly Community Club for water system improvements at the Horsefly Community Hall, be received. Further, that up to $5,545 for the project be approved from the 2021 Community Hall Improvements envelope of the Community Works Fund and that the appropriate signatories be authorized to enter into the necessary contribution agreement.

  Carried

9.2

NDIT Application – Marketing Initiatives 2021

Corporate Vote - Weighted

• 2021-1-17
  Moved Director Fourchalk
  Seconded Director Richmond

  That the agenda item summary from Beth Holden, Regional Economic & Community Development Officer, dated January 4, 2021, regarding the Cariboo Regional District’s application to Northern Development Initiative Trust’s Marketing Initiative Program for $20,000 in matching funding to market a regional economic development website, be received. Further, that the grant application be submitted as attached. And further, that the appropriate signatories be authorized to enter into necessary agreements, should the grant application be successful.

  Carried

9.3

COVID-19 Resiliency Infrastructure Grant Application – Online-Viewing Cameras for Rec Centres

Corporate Vote - Weighted

• 2021-1-18
  Moved Director Massier
  Seconded Director Richmond

  That the agenda item summary from Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services, dated January 6, 2021, regarding an application from the Cariboo Regional District to the COVID-19 Resiliency Infrastructure (CVRIS) grant program, for the installation of online-viewing cameras and audio systems at ice arenas in Quesnel, Williams Lake and 100 Mile House at an estimated total cost of $250,000, be received. Further, that an application be submitted for the project to the CVRIS program and that the appropriate signatories be authorized to enter into the necessary contribution agreement should the grant application be successful.

  Carried

10.

FINANCE

10.1

Monthly Expenditures Board Summary Report and Mastercard Summary Report - December 2020

​​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-19
  Moved Director Glassford
  Seconded Director Massier

  ​That the Monthly Expenditures Board Summary Report and Mastercard Summary Report for the month of December 2020, in the amount of $2,710,015.09, consisting of $210,296.87 paid by cheque, $2,421,062.93 paid through electronic funds, and $78,655.29 paid by Mastercard, be received and ratified.

  Carried

10.2

Grant for Assistance Application – Charlotte Lake Landowners & Leaseholders Association

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-20
  Moved Director Kirby
  Seconded Director Macdonald

  That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, dated January 6, 2021, regarding a Grant for Assistance Application from the Charlotte Lake Landowners & Leaseholders Association requesting $1,000 to purchase an AED machine for the community of Charlotte Lake, be received. Further, that the funds be approved as requested and allocated from the Electoral Area J Grants for Assistance fund.

  Carried

11.

ADMINISTRATION

11.1

Call for NCLGA 2021 Resolutions

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-21
  Moved Director Forseth
  Seconded Director Kirby

  That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated December 11, 2020, regarding resolutions for the 2021 North Central Local Government Association’s Annual General Meeting and Convention, be received.

  Carried

11.2

Request from the City of Rossland for Letters Supporting Universal No-Cost Access to All Prescription Contraception Available under MSP

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-22
  Moved Director Forseth
  Seconded Director Macdonald

  That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated January 5, 2021, regarding a request from the City of Rossland for all BC municipalities to provide letters of support to the Premier, the Minister of Finance, Minister of Health and MLA for universal no-cost access to all prescription contraception available in BC under the Medical Services Plan, be received. 

  Carried

11.3

BC Games Bid – Referred from Central Cariboo Joint Committee

Corporate - Unweighted

• 2021-1-23
  Moved Director Glassford
  Seconded Director Bachmeier

  That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, dated January 7, 2021, regarding a Central Cariboo Joint Committee resolution regarding hosting the 2024/2026 BC Games, be received. 

  Carried

  The meeting recessed at 10:57 a.m.

  The meeting reconvened at 11:00 a.m.

  PRESENT:

  Chair M. Wagner, Director J. Glassford, Via teleconference:  Vice-Chair J. Massier, Director M. Sjostrom, Director B. Bachmeier, Director S. Forseth, Director A. Delainey, Director M. LeBourdais, Director A. Richmond, Director G. Kirby,Director C. Mernett, Director W. Macdonald, Director M. Campsall, Director G. Fourchalk

  ABSENT:

  Director W. Cobb, Director B. Simpson

  STAFF:

  J. MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer, K. Erickson, Chief Financial Officer, C. Keam, Manager of Communications, N. Whitehead, Manager of Planning Services, L. Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, M. Croft, Recording Secretary

  
  

3.

DELEGATIONS/GUESTS

3.2

Delegation - MP Cathy McLeod

Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, joined the meeting, via teleconference, to provide an update.

Director Simpson returned to the meeting during this presentation.

12.

BOARD REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE

12.1

Consent Calendar

​​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-24
  Moved Director Macdonald
  Seconded Director Simpson

  ​That all consent calendar items as of January 15, 2021, except 12.1.12 and 12.1.14, be received.

  Carried

  Director Cobb returned to the meeting.

  
  
• 2021-1-25
  Moved Director Forseth
  Seconded Director Delainey

  That consent calendar items 12.1.12 and 12.1.14 be received.

  Carried

12.2

Responses to Board Correspondence/Meeting Follow-up

12.2.1

Ministry of FLNRORD - Response to CRD's Congratulatory Letter on Cabinet Appointment

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-26
  Moved Director Bachmeier
  Seconded Director Richmond

  That the letter from the Honourable Katrine Conroy, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, dated December 17, 2020, regarding the CRD's congratulatory letter on her recent Cabinet appointment, be received.

  Carried

13.

COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

13.1

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus Minutes - November 25, 2020

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-27
  Moved Director Forseth
  Seconded Director LeBourdais

  That the minutes of the Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held November 25, 2020, be referred back to the Caucus for correction.

  Carried

13.1.1

Grants for Assistance Applications

Stakeholder Vote - Weighted - All Electoral Areas

• 2021-1-28
  Moved Director LeBourdais
  Seconded Director Delainey

  That the following recommendation from the Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held November 25, 2020, be endorsed:

  That the Grants for Assistance Evaluation Report and applications as presented to the Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus on November 25, 2020, be received.  Further, that funds be allocated in the 2021 Grants for Assistance budget as follows:

  1)    Cariboo Kennel Club - $666.67 from Electoral Area D, $666.67 from Electoral Area E, and $666.66 from Electoral  Area F, for a total of $2,000

  2)     Communities That Care - $1,666.67 from Electoral Area D, $1,666.66 from Electoral Area E, and $1,666.67 from Electoral Area F, for a total of $5,000

  3)     McLeese Lake Recreation Commission - $5,000 from Electoral Area D

  4)     New Horizons Society for Autism & Special Needs - $1,666.66 from Electoral Area D, $1,666.67 from Electoral Area E, and $1,666.67 from Electoral Area F, for a total of $5,000

  5)     Williams Lake Field Naturalists - $880 from Electoral Area D, $2,200 from Electoral Area E, and $2,200 from Electoral Area F, for a total of $5,280

  6)     Williams Lake Trail Riders Association - $1,666.66 from Electoral Area D, $1,666.67 from Electoral Area E, and $1,666.67 from Electoral Area F, for a total of $5,000

  Still further that consideration of the Grants for Assistance application from the Anahim Lake Community Association be deferred to the January 2021 Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting.

  Carried

  The meeting recessed at 11:30 a.m. 

  The meeting reconvened at 12:35 p.m.

  PRESENT:	Chair M. Wagner, Director J. Glassford, Via teleconference:  Director M. Sjostrom, Director B. Bachmeier, Director S. Forseth, Director A. Delainey, Director M. LeBourdais, Director A. Richmond, Director G. Kirby, Director C. Mernett,Director W. Macdonald, Director B. Simpson, Director M. Campsall, Director G. Fourchalk
  ABSENT:	Vice-Chair J. Massier (for a portion of the meeting), Director W. Cobb (for a portion of the meeting)
  STAFF:	J. MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer, K. Erickson, Chief Financial Officer, C. Keam, Manager of Communications, N. Whitehead, Manager of Planning Services, L. Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, M. Croft, Recording Secretary

  
  

13.2

Central Cariboo Joint Committee Minutes - November 25, 2020

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-29
  Moved Director Forseth
  Seconded Director Mernett

  That the minutes of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held November 25, 2020, be received.

  Carried

13.2.1

NDIT Application - Williams Lake Cycling Club Trail Improvement 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-30
  Moved Director Simpson
  Seconded Director Richmond

  That the following recommendation from the Central Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held November 25, 2020, be endorsed:

  That the agenda item summary of Beth Holden, Regional Economic & Community Development Officer, Cariboo Regional District dated November 4, 2020 regarding the Williams Lake Cycling Club’s application to Northern Development Initiative Trust’s Recreation Infrastructure Program for $30,000 to construct a progressive flow trail on Fox Mountain be received and the grant application be supported.

  Carried

13.2.2

Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society - Service Delivery and Arts Centre Management Agreement Renewals

Corporate Vote - Weighted

• 2021-1-31
  Moved Director LeBourdais
  Seconded Director Campsall

  That the following recommendation from the Central Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held November 25, 2020, be endorsed:

  That the report of Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services, Cariboo Regional District dated November 13, 2020 regarding renewal agreements with the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society for service delivery as well as management and operations of the Central Cariboo Arts Centre, be received; and further, that the agreements be renewed for a five-year term with an annual payment increasing from $102,000 in 2021 to $116,000 in 2025, and the appropriate signatories be authorized to execute the agreements.

  Carried

  Director Massier returned to the meeting.

  
  

13.3

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus Minutes - December 8, 2020

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-32
  Moved Director Glassford
  Seconded Director Sjostrom

  That the minutes of the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held December 8, 2020, be received.

  Carried

13.3.1

Letter to Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-33
  Moved Director Bachmeier
  Seconded Director Mernett

  That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held December 8, 2020, be endorsed:

  That the Cariboo Regional District forward a letter to the Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, in support of funding being included in the 2021 and 2022 provincial budget for continuation of the goldfish removal project in Dragon Lake.

  Further, that a copy of the letter be forwarded to the City of Quesnel.

  Carried

13.3.2

North Cariboo Agricultural Development Advisory Committee - 2021 Appointments

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-34
  Moved Director Glassford
  Seconded Director Kirby

  That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held December 8, 2020, be endorsed:

  That the letter from Martin Rossmann, North Cariboo Agricultural Development Advisory Committee Chair, dated December 7, 2020, requesting organization member representative appointments to serve on the committee for a two-year term ending December 2022, be received and that appointments are made as follows:

  Martin Rossmann - Kersley Farmers Institute

  Erin Durrell - ?Esdilagh First Nations

  Desiree Stobbe - Quesnel Farmers' Market

  Tim Lofstrom - Post-Secondary Education - CNC

  One additional appointment to represent the Quesnel Cattlemen's Association, is yet to be determined.  Further, that a letter of appreciation from the CRD Chair be forwarded to the North Cariboo Agricultural Development Advisory Committee in recognition of their successful work.

  Carried

13.4

Policy Committee Minutes - December 9, 2020

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-35
  Moved Director Sjostrom
  Seconded Director Richmond

  That the minutes of the Policy Committee meeting, held December 9, 2020, be received.

  Carried

13.5

Central Cariboo Joint Committee Minutes - December 16, 2020

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-36
  Moved Director Forseth
  Seconded Director LeBourdais

  That the minutes of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held December 16, 2020, be received.

  Carried

13.6

North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee Minutes - January 12, 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-37
  Moved Director Sjostrom
  Seconded Director Mernett

  That the minutes of the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee meeting, held January 12, 2021, be received.

  Carried

13.6.1

Referendum for the Quesnel & District Arts and Recreation Centre Pool Renovation Project

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-38
  Moved Director Glassford
  Seconded Director Simpson

  That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee meeting, held January 12, 2021, be endorsed:

  That a referendum date for the Quesnel & District Arts and Recreation Centre pool renovation project be set for June 19, 2021.

  Carried

13.6.2

Project Scope for the Quesnel & District Arts and Recreation Centre Pool Renovation Project

Stakeholder Vote -Weighted – Electoral Area A, B, C, and I and City of Quesnel

• 2021-1-39
  Moved Director Bachmeier
  Seconded Director Glassford

  That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee meeting, held January 12, 2021, be endorsed:

  That the project scope for the Quesnel & District Arts and Recreation Centre pool renovation project include retention of the existing 25 meter pool but replacement of the tile around the pool, demolition of the existing leisure pool, hot tub, and saunas, construction of a new leisure pool, whirlpool, and saunas, and renovated family change rooms.

  Carried

13.6.3

Borrowing for the Quesnel & District Arts and Recreation Centre Pool Renovation Project

Stakeholder – Weighted – Electoral Area A, B, C, and I and City of Quesnel

• 2021-1-40
  Moved Director Simpson
  Seconded Director Bachmeier

  That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee meeting, held January 12, 2021, be endorsed:

  That borrowing for the Quesnel & District Arts and Recreation Centre pool renovation project be up to $20 million over a 25 year term (100% of the estimated project cost not including the waterslide and assuming that the 25 meter pool will remain closed during construction).

  Carried

13.6.4

Communications Plan for the Quesnel & District Arts and Recreation Centre Pool Renovation Referendum

Stakeholder Vote – Weighted – Electoral Area A, B, C, and I and City of Quesnel

• 2021-1-41
  Moved Director Glassford
  Seconded Director Massier

  That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee meeting, held January 12, 2021, be endorsed:

  That Staff be directed to prepare a communications plan for the proposed Quesnel & District Arts and Recreation Centre Pool Renovation referendum for presentation to the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee at the February 9, 2021 meeting.

  Carried

13.6.5

Bylaws Required for the Quesnel & District Arts and Recreation Centre Pool Renovation Referendum

Stakeholder Vote – Weighted – Electoral Area A, B, C, and I and City of Quesnel

• 2021-1-42
  Moved Director Massier
  Seconded Director Sjostrom

  That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee meeting, held January 12, 2021, be endorsed:

  That staff be directed to prepare a Loan Authorization Bylaw and Service Establishment Bylaw Amendment as required for the Quesnel & District Arts and Recreation Centre pool renovation referendum for approval by the Board.

  Carried

13.6.6

Contribution to Support Hosting the BC Winter Games in Quesnel

Stakeholder Vote – Weighted – Electoral Area A, B, C, and I and City of Quesnel

• 2021-1-43
  Moved Director Simpson
  Seconded Director Massier

  That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee meeting, held January 12, 2021, be endorsed:

  That a cash contribution of $55,000 and an in-kind contribution of $55,000 be included in the North Cariboo Recreation and Parks budget in the applicable year, to support hosting the BC Winter Games in Quesnel in 2024 or 2026.

  Carried

14.

BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THREE READINGS AND ADOPTION

14.1

Cariboo Regional District Security Issuing (Interlakes Area Fire) Bylaw No. 5298, 2021

Corporate Vote - Weighted

• 2021-1-44
  Moved Director Macdonald
  Seconded Director Kirby

  #1: That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated January 6, 2021, regarding Bylaw No. 5298, be received. Further, that Cariboo Regional District Security Issuing (Interlakes Area Fire) Bylaw No. 5298, 2021 be read a first, second and third time this 15^th day of January 2021.

  Carried
• 2021-1-45
  Moved Director Macdonald
  Seconded Director Kirby

  #2: That Cariboo Regional District Security Issuing (Interlakes Area Fire) Bylaw No. 5298, 2021 be adopted this 15^th day of January 2021.

  Carried

14.2

Cariboo Regional District Security Issuing (Ten Mile Lake Fire) Bylaw No. 5299, 2021

Corporate Vote – Weighted

• 2021-1-46
  Moved Director Bachmeier
  Seconded Director Macdonald

  #1: That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated January 6, 2021, regarding Bylaw No. 5299, be received. Further, that Cariboo Regional District Security Issuing (Ten Mile Lake Fire) Bylaw No. 5299, 2021 be read a first, second and third time this 15^th day of January 2021.

  Carried
• 2021-1-47
  Moved Director Bachmeier
  Seconded Director Simpson

  #2: That Cariboo Regional District Security Issuing (Ten Mile Lake Fire) Bylaw No. 5299, 2021 be adopted this 15^th day of January 2021.

  Carried

14.3

Cariboo Regional District Security Issuing (West Fraser Fire) Bylaw No. 5300, 2021

Corporate Vote - Weighted

• 2021-1-48
  Moved Director Glassford
  Seconded Director Richmond

  #1: That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated January 6, 2021, regarding Bylaw No. 5300, be received. Further, that Cariboo Regional District Security Issuing (West Fraser Fire) Bylaw No. 5300, 2021 be read a first, second and third time this 15^th day of January 2021.

  Carried
• 2021-1-49
  Moved Director Glassford
  Seconded Director Campsall

  #2: That Cariboo Regional District Security Issuing (West Fraser Fire) Bylaw No. 5300, 2021 be adopted this 15^th day of January 2021.

  Carried

14.4

Cariboo Regional District Security Issuing (Wildwood Fire) Bylaw No. 5301, 2021

Corporate Vote - Weighted

• 2021-1-50
  Moved Director Forseth
  Seconded Director Massier

  #1: That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated January 6, 2021, regarding Bylaw No. 5301, be received. Further, that Cariboo Regional District Security Issuing (Wildwood Fire) Bylaw No. 5301, 2021 be read a first, second and third time this 15th day of January 2021.

  Carried
• 2021-1-51
  Moved Director Glassford
  Seconded Director Richmond

  #2: That Cariboo Regional District Security Issuing (Wildwood Fire) Bylaw No. 5301, 2021 be adopted this 15th day of January 2021.

  Carried

14.5

Cariboo Regional District Security Issuing (Forest Grove Fire) Bylaw No. 5302, 2021

Corporate Vote – Weighted

• 2021-1-52
  Moved Chair Wagner
  Seconded Director Bachmeier

  #1: That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated January 6, 2021, regarding Bylaw No. 5302, be received. Further, that Cariboo Regional District Security Issuing (Forest Grove Fire) Bylaw No. 5302, 2021 be read a first, second and third time this 15th day of January 2021.

  Carried
• 2021-1-53
  Moved Chair Wagner
  Seconded Director Macdonald

  #2: That Cariboo Regional District Security Issuing (Forest Grove Fire) Bylaw No. 5302, 2021 be adopted this 15th day of January 2021.

  Carried

14.6

Cariboo Regional District Security Issuing (Deka Lake Fire) Bylaw No. 5303, 2021

Corporate Vote - Weighted

• 2021-1-54
  Moved Director Macdonald
  Seconded Director Forseth

  #1: That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated January 6, 2021, regarding Bylaw No. 5303, be received. Further, that Cariboo Regional District Security Issuing (Deka Lake Fire) Bylaw No. 5303, 2021 be read a first, second and third time this 15th day of January 2021.

  Carried
• 2021-1-55
  Moved Director Macdonald
  Seconded Director Kirby

  #2: That Cariboo Regional District Security Issuing (Deka Lake Fire) Bylaw No. 5303, 2021 be adopted this 15th day of January 2021.

  Carried

15.

DIRECTORS' REQUESTS, REPORTS AND APPOINTMENTS

15.1

Request from Director Forseth – Letter to Minister of Finance to Extend Due Date for 2021 Rural Property Tax Payments

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-56
  Moved Director Forseth
  Seconded Chair Wagner

  That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated January 6, 2021, regarding a request from Director Forseth that a letter be forwarded to the Minister of Finance requesting that the due date for 2021 Rural Property Taxes be extended to September 2, 2021 in light of the on-going COVID-19 challenges on personal finances for rural property owners, be received. 

  Carried

  Director Cobb returned to the meeting.

  
  

15.2

Request from Director Forseth – Proposed 2021 NCLGA Resolution regarding Financial Support for Fire Department Societies in Electoral Areas

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-57
  Moved Director Forseth
  Seconded Director LeBourdais

  That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated January 6, 2021, regarding a request from Director Forseth that staff draft an NCLGA resolution to remove provincial policy/legislative impediments to local governments providing financial support to rural Independent Fire Department Societies, be received. Further, that staff draft an NCLGA resolution for the Board's consideration, asking the province to develop policy and regulatory framework that removes any potential legal risk to regional districts providing financial support to independent fire halls.

  Carried

  Director Simpson left the meeting.

  
  

15.3

Request from Director Forseth for CRD to Host Virtual Public Engagement Events in 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-58
  Moved Director Forseth
  Seconded Director Bachmeier

  That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated January 6, 2021, regarding a request from Director Forseth for the CRD to consider hosting virtual Public Engagement Events in 2021 due to the current BC Public Health Order prohibiting public attendance at meetings, be received. Further that staff be requested to report back to the Board providing options for the CRD to improve its communication with the public, not just focusing on virtual public engagement events.

  Carried

15.4

2021 Committee and Portfolio Appointments

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-59
  Moved Director Glassford
  Seconded Director Richmond

  That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, dated January 7, 2021, regarding 2021 committee and portfolio appointments, be received.

  Carried

  Director Forseth left the meeting.

  
  

16.

CHAIR REPORT/CAO REPORT

16.1

Chair Report - Up to Including January 13, 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-60
  Moved Director Sjostrom
  Seconded Director Massier

  That the report from Chair Margo Wagner, for the period up to and including January 13, 2021, be received.

  Carried

16.2

CAO Report - For the Period Ending January 9, 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-61
  Moved Director Kirby
  Seconded Director Campsall

  That the report from John M. MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer, for the periord ending January 9, 2021, be received.

  Carried

17.

DIRECTORS' ROUNDTABLE

​​The Directors were given an opportunity to provide any appointments at this time.

• 2021-1-62
  Moved Director LeBourdais
  Seconded Director Mernett

  That the previous appointment of Tyler Huffman to the Electoral Area F Advisory Planning Commission (APC) be rescinded. Further, that Dianna McQueen be appointed as a member of the Electoral Area F APC.

  Carried
• 2021-1-63
  Moved Director Kirby
  Seconded Director Glassford

  That Chief Lynda Price be appointed as a member of the Anahim Lake Airport Commission.

  Carried

18.

IN-CAMERA SESSION

18.1

In-Camera Session

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-64
  Moved Director Richmond
  Seconded Director LeBourdais

  That the meeting be closed to public to discuss items suitable for discussion in-camera pursuant to Sections 90(1) (c), (e), (g), (i) and (l) of the Community Charter.

  Carried

  The meeting recessed at 1:56 p.m. to go in-camera.

  The meeting reconvened at 2:10 p.m.

  PRESENT:	Chair M. Wagner, Vice-Chair J. Massier, Director M. Sjostrom, Director B. Bachmeier, Director A. Delainey, Director M. LeBourdais, Director A. Richmond, Director J. Glassford, Director G. Kirby, Director W. Macdonald, Director W. Cobb, Director M. Campsall, Director G. Fourchalk
  ABSENT:	Director S. Forseth, Director C. Mernett, Director B. Simpson
  STAFF:	J. MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer, K. Erickson, Chief Financial Officer, C. Keam, Manager of Communications, N. Whitehead, Manager of Planning Services, L. Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant

  
  

19.

ADJOURNMENT

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2021-1-65
  Moved Director Glassford
  Seconded Director LeBourdais

  ​That the meeting of Cariboo Regional District Board be adjourned at 2:10 p.m. January 15, 2021.

  Carried