CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES

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Cariboo Regional District Board Room
Suite D - 180 Third Avenue North
Williams Lake, B.C.
PRESENT :
  • Chair M. Wagner,
  • Director M. Sjostrom,
  • Director B. Bachmeier,
  • Director J. Massier,
  • Director S. Forseth,
  • Director A. Delainey,
  • Director M. LeBourdais,
  • Director A. Richmond,
  • Director J. Glassford,
  • Director G. Kirby,
  • Director W. Macdonald,
  • Director W. Cobb,
  • Director M. Campsall,
  • and Director G. Fourchalk
ABSENT :
  • Director C. Mernett
  • and Director B. Simpson
STAFF :
  • J. MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer,
  • A. Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO,
  • C. Keam, Manager of Communications,
  • and M. Croft, Recording Secretary

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

  • COW.2020-9-1
    MovedDirector Delainey
    SecondedDirector Massier

    That members of the public are not permitted to physically attend the September 10, 2020 meeting of the CRD Committee of the Whole due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As per Ministerial Order No. M192 from the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, dated June 17, 2020, the Regional District cannot, at this time, ensure the safety of staff, Board members, and members of the public in such circumstances.  Despite this, for the purposes of Division 3 of Part 4 of the Community Charter, the meeting is not to be considered closed to the public.

    Openness, transparency, accessibility, and accountability, in respect of this meeting, will be achieved by the open publishing of the minutes.

    Carried Unanimously

1.1
Adoption of Agenda
 

  • COW.2020-9-2
    MovedDirector Delainey
    SecondedDirector Kirby

    That the agenda be adopted as presented.

    Carried Unanimously

2.
RECEIPT AND ADOPTION OF MINUTES
 

2.1
Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting - August 20, 2020
 

  • COW.2020-9-3
    MovedDirector Delainey
    SecondedDirector Kirby

    That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting, held August 20, 2020, be received and adopted.

    Carried Unanimously

3.
DELEGATION
 

3.1
Delegation - B.A. Blackwell and Associates Ltd.
 

Bruce Blackwell of B.A. Blackwell and Associates Ltd. joined the meeting, via teleconference call, to provide an update on the Community Wildfire Protection Plan for the Lac La Lache/100 Mile House Fringe Area.

N. Whitehead, Manager of Planning Services, joined the meeting.

Director Forseth joined the meeting.

Directors Massier and LeBourdais left the meeting.

  • COW.2020-9-4
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector Delainey

    That the Community Wildfire Protection Plan for the Lac La Hache/100 Mile House Fringe Area be referred to staff for a report back to the Committee of the Whole at the time the Volunteer Fire Department review is discussed in further detail. 

    Carried Unanimously

    V. Hoefels, Chief Building Official, joined the meeting.

    The meeting recessed at 10:18 a.m.

    The meeting reconvened at 10:31 a.m.

    PRESENT:

    Chair M. Wagner, Director M. Sjostrom,  Director S. Forseth, Director A. Delainey, Director A. Richmond, Director J. Glassford, Director G. Kirby, Director W. Macdonald (via phone), Director W. Cobb, Director M. Campsall, Director G. Fourchalk

    ABSENT:

    Director B. Bachmeier, Director J. Massier, Director M. LeBourdais, Director C. Mernett, Director B. Simpson

    STAFF:

    J. MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer, A. Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, C. Keam, Manager of Communications, N. Whitehead, Manager of Planning Services, V. Hoefels, Chief Building Official, M. Croft, Recording Secretary

  • COW.2020-9-5
    MovedDirector Richmond
    SecondedDirector Fourchalk

    That a representative from the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development's Water Stewardship division be invited to attend as a delegation to hear the Committee of the Whole's concerns about the persistent high water and potential for spring freshet flooding.

    Carried Unanimously

4.
REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE
 

4.1
Discussion on Park Model Trailers, Seasonal Dwellings, Dry Cabins, and Short Term Rental Accommodations
This item has attachments. 

1.Memo - Park Model Trailers, Seasonal Dwellings, Dry Cabins, Short Term Rental Accommodations.pdf

  • Director LeBourdais returned to the meeting.

    COW.2020-9-6
    MovedDirector Richmond
    SecondedDirector Kirby

    That the memorandum from Nigel Whitehead, Manager of Planning Services, dated September 3, 2020, regarding park model trailers, seasonal dwellings, dry cabins and short term rental accommodations, be received. Further, that the issues of seasonal dwellings and dry cabins be referred back to staff for further research and to develop recommendations/best practices for the Committee's consideration.  

    Carried Unanimously

4.2
Proposed Expansion of Bylaw Enforcement Services
This item has attachments. 

1.Bylaw Enforcement.pdf
2.3500_-_as_of_August_23_2019.pdf
3.3501 - as of January 30 2020.pdf
4.3502_-_as_of_August_23_2019.pdf
5.3503 - as of December 19 2019.pdf
6.3504_-_as_of_August_23_2019.pdf
7.3505_-_as_of_August_23_2019.pdf
8.4628_Untidy_Unsightly_Premises_Regulatory_Bylaw_(Not_Signed).pdf
9.4713_Noise_Control_Regulatory_(Adopted_-_Unsigned).pdf
10.4997_CRD_Building_Bylaw_(Not_Signed).pdf
11.5248_-_108_Greenbelt_Community_Use_Property_Control_Bylaw.pdf

  • Director Cobb left the meeting.

    Director Bachmeier joined the meeting.

    Director Massier returned to the meeting.

    COW.2020-9-7
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector Cobb

    That the memorandum from John MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer, dated September 2, 2020, regarding proposed expansion of Bylaw Enforcement Services, be received. Further, that staff look into expanded/expedited bylaw enforcement in regard to animal control and dangerous dogs and report back to the Committee of the Whole.

    Carried Unanimously

    The meeting recessed for lunch at 12:31 p.m.

    The meeting reconvened at 1:15 p.m.

    PRESENT:

    Chair M. Wagner, Director M. Sjostrom, Director B. Bachmeier, Director J. Massier, Director S. Forseth, Director A. Delainey, Director M. LeBourdais, Director A. Richmond, Director J. Glassford, Director G. Kirby, Director W. Macdonald (via phone), Director W. Cobb, Director M. Campsall, Director G. Fourchalk

    ABSENT:

    Director C. Mernett, Director B. Simpson

    STAFF:

    J. MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer, A. Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, C. Keam, Manager of Communications, M. Croft, Recording Secretary

4.3
Discussion – Possible Involvement of First Nation Communities at the Board Table
This item has attachments. 

1.First Nations involvement at the Board.pdf
  • COW.2020-9-8
    MovedDirector Fourchalk
    SecondedDirector LeBourdais

    That the memorandum from John MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer, dated September 4, 2020, regarding discussion on possible involvement of First Nation Communities at the Board table, be received. Further, that staff research this topic including communicating with First Nations groups, and report back with further details on potential opportunities.

    Carried Unanimously

5.
ADJOURNMENT
 

  • COW.2020-9-9
    MovedDirector Kirby
    SecondedDirector Massier

    That the meeting of the Committee of the Whole be adjourned at 2:08 p.m., September 10, 2020.

    Carried Unanimously
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