CENTRAL CARIBOO

JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Cariboo Regional District Board Room
Suite D - 180 Third Avenue North
Williams Lake, B.C.
PRESENT :
  • Co-Chair S. Forseth,
  • Director A. Delainey,
  • Director M. LeBourdais,
  • Councillor S. Boehm,
  • Councillor I. Bonnell,
  • Councillor M. Brenner,
  • Councillor S. Nelson,
  • and Councillor C. Smith
ABSENT :
  • Director G. Kirby,
  • Director C. Mernett,
  • Councillor J. Ryll,
  • and Co-Chair W. Cobb
STAFF :
  • G. Paynton, Director of Community Services, City of Williams Lake,
  • G. Donn, Manager of Recreation, City of Williams Lake,
  • D. Campbell, Manager of Community Services,
  • and L. Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant

  • CCJ.2019-4-1
    MovedCouncillor Smith
    SecondedCouncillor Nelson

    That the agenda be adopted as presented.

    Carried Unanimously
  • CCJ.2019-4-2
    MovedCouncillor Nelson
    SecondedDirector Delainey

    That the minutes of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held February 27, 2019, be received and adopted.

    Carried Unanimously

Director Delainey left the table to represent Rail Ties Be Wise.

Angie Delainey of Rail Ties Be Wise appeared before the Committee to discuss the burning of rail ties at the biomass plant in Williams Lake.

(Voting - Electoral Areas D, E, F and Council)
Ratification required by CRD and COWL

  • Director Delainey declared a conflict of interest as she is a representative of Rail Ties Be Wise and left the room at 5:40 p.m. for discussion of this item.

    CCJ.2019-4-3
    MovedCouncillor Nelson
    SecondedCouncillor Boehm

    That the "Short History of Air Quality and Community Health Controversies in Williams Lake, BC" and draft letter to the Minister of Energy and Mines and Petroleum Resources, submitted by Rail Ties Be Wise, be received.  Further, that the City of Williams Lake and Cariboo Regional District initiate the formation of a new Airshed Committee for the Central Cariboo community at large, consisting of the current committee membership, with an invitation to participate being extended to the Williams Lake and Soda Creek Indian Bands.

    Carried Unanimously

    Director Delainey returned to the meeting at 5:45 p.m.


(Voting - Electoral Areas D, E, F and Council)

  • CCJ.2019-4-4
    MovedCouncillor Nelson
    SecondedCouncillor Smith

    That the report from Director S. Forseth, dated April 15, 2019, regarding the development of a new comprehensive Airshed Management Plan, be received.  

    Carried Unanimously

(Voting - Electoral Areas D, E, F and Council)

Jane Perry from the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society was in attendance for the discussion of this item.

  • CCJ.2019-4-5
    MovedCouncillor Smith
    SecondedDirector Delainey

    That the 1st Quarter of 2019 Report for the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society, be received.

    Carried Unanimously

(Voting - Electoral Areas D, E, F and Council)
Ratification required by CRD

  • CCJ.2019-4-6
    MovedDirector Delainey
    SecondedDirector LeBourdais

    That the report from Geoff Paynton, Director of Community Services, City of Williams Lake, dated April 8, 2019, regarding the 2020-2023 Fees and Charges for the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex, be received.  Further, that the Central Cariboo Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw be amended to include the proposed fees and charges, proposed fees and charges definitions, proposed rink board advertising fees, and proposed Active Living Guide advertising rates, as attached.

    Carried Unanimously
  • CCJ.2019-4-7
    MovedCouncillor Nelson
    SecondedCouncillor Brenner

    That staff bring forward a report itemizing energy saving projects at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex, before the end of the year.

    Carried Unanimously

3.
DELEGATIONS
 

Janna and Chrissie Gertzen, Marketing & Sponsorship Directors for the Williams Lake Stampeders, appeared before the Committee to discuss gym and pool passes for the team.

4.
REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE
 

(Voting - Electoral Areas D, E, F and Council)

  • CCJ.2019-4-8
    MovedCouncillor Smith
    SecondedCouncillor Brenner

    That the letter from Janna Gertzen, Marketing & Sponsorship Director with the Williams Lake Stampeders Hockey Club, dated April 9, 2019, requesting a donation of passes for team players during the 2019-2020 hockey season, be received.  Further, that staff investigate options regarding this request, and bring them forward to the next meeting.

    Carried Unanimously
  • CCJ.2019-4-9
    MovedCouncillor Smith
    SecondedCouncillor Brenner

    That the Action Page as presented at the Central Cariboo Joint Committee meeting on April 24, 2019, be received.  Further, that Item 6 be removed.

    Carried Unanimously
  • CCJ.2019-4-10
    MovedCouncillor Nelson
    SecondedCouncillor Smith

    That the meeting of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee be adjourned at 6:18 p.m., April 24, 2019.

    Carried Unanimously