CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT

BOARD MINUTES

Meeting #:
Date:	Friday, August 23, 2019
Time:	9:45 A.m. - 4:45 P.m.
Location:	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 W. MacDonald,
• Director B. Simpson,
• Director M. Campsall,
• Director G. Fourchalk,
• and Alternate Director J. Ryll

ABSENT :

• Director C. Mernett
• and Director W. Cobb

STAFF :

• J. MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer,
• K. Erickson, Chief Financial Officer,
• A. Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO,
• E. Epp, Manager of Communications,
• H. Surat, Manager of Development Services,
• and M. Croft, Recording Secretary

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

1.1

Adoption of Agenda

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2019-8-1
  Moved Director Delainey
  Seconded Director Kirby

  That the agenda be adopted with the addition of:

  1)  Reconsideration of a Grant for Assistance application from the Central Interior Regional 4H Council, previously received at the July 19th, 2019 Board meeting; and

  2)  Councillor Frankie Robbins from the Esk'etemc First Nation appearing as a delegation.

  Carried Unanimously

2.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

2.1

Minutes of the Cariboo Regional District Board Meeting - July 19, 2019

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2019-8-2
  Moved Director Forseth
  Seconded Director Glassford

  ​That the minutes of the Cariboo Regional District Board meeting, held July 19, 2019, be received and adopted.

  Carried Unanimously

3.

DELEGATIONS/GUESTS

3.1

Memorandum of Business - Delegations

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2019-8-3
  Moved Director Richmond
  Seconded Director Fourchalk

  ​That the Delegations Memorandum of Business, as of August 23, 2019, be received.

  Carried Unanimously

4.

PLANNING BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AND SECOND READING

4.1

Area L – BL 5208 and 5209

Stakeholder Vote - Unweighted - All Electoral Areas

Grossett Road
Lot A, District Lot 1472, Lillooet District, Plan KAP66042
From Rural Residential 1 designation to Rural Residential 2 designation and Lakefront Residential designation
From Rural 1 (RR 1) zone to Rural 2 (RR 2) zone and Special Exception Lakeshore Residential 2 (RL 2-1) zone
(3360-20/20190016 – Wiebe) (Agent: Michael Kidston)
Director MacDonald

• 2019-8-4
  Moved Director MacDonald
  Seconded Director Forseth

  That Interlakes Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5208, 2019 be read a first and second time this 23^rd day of August, 2019.

  Carried Unanimously
• 2019-8-5
  Moved Director MacDonald
  Seconded Director Richmond

  That South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5209, 2019 be read a first and second time this 23^rd day of August, 2019. Further, that adoption be subject to the following:

  i)  The applicant offering to enter into and entering into a covenant to ensure compliance with the CRD Shoreland Management Policy with respect to sewerage disposal and riparian protection.

  Further, that the cost of registration of the Shoreland Management Policy covenant be borne by the applicant.

  Carried Unanimously

4.2

Area D – BL 5216

Stakeholder Vote - Unweighted - All Electoral Areas

10870 Highway 97 N, McLeese Lake
Lot 1, District Lot 8679, Cariboo District, Plan 30324
From Special Exception 5, Commercial Service / Light Industrial (C/M-5) zone to Rural 3 (RR 3) zone
(3360-20/20190026 – Peschke)
Director Forseth

• 2019-8-6
  Moved Director Forseth
  Seconded Director Bachmeier

  That Central Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5216, 2019 be read a first and second time this 23^rd day of August, 2019. Further that adoption be subject to the following:

  1) The applicants must comply with Section 52 of the Transportation Act by attaining a Controlled Access Permit from the Ministry of Transportation; and

  2) Compliance with Section 7.13 of Central Cariboo Rural Land Use Bylaw #3503, 1999 in relation to allowable ancillary buildings maximum floor area.

  Carried Unanimously

4.3

Area L – BL 5224 and 5225

Stakeholder Vote - Unweighted - All Electoral Areas

6115 Little Fort Highway 24
Lot 1, District Lot 4039, Lillooet District, Plan KAP69256
From Industrial designation to Rural Residential designation
From Special Exception Light Industrial (M 1-3) zone to Rural 1 (RR 1) zone
(3360-20/20190028 – Roseboom)
Director MacDonald

• 2019-8-7
  Moved Director MacDonald
  Seconded Director Richmond

  That South Cariboo Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5224, 2019 be read a first and second time this 23^rd day of August, 2019.

  Carried Unanimously
• 2019-8-8
  Moved Director MacDonald
  Seconded Director Richmond

  That South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5225, 2019 be read a first and second time this 23^rd day of August, 2019. Further that adoption be subject to the following condition:

  i)  The applicants offering to enter into and entering into a covenant to ensure compliance with the CRD Shoreland Management Policy with respect to sewerage disposal.

  Further, that the cost of registration of the covenant be borne by the applicants.

  Carried Unanimously

4.4

Area H – BL 5230

Stakeholder Vote - Unweighted - All Electoral Areas

2750 Bradley Creek Road
District Lot 8333, Lillooet District
(3070-20/20180051 – Davies)
Director Wagner

• D. and L. Davies, owners, were present in support of this application.

  2019-8-9
  Moved Chair Wagner
  Seconded Director Richmond

  That Cariboo Regional District Temporary Use Permit Bylaw No. 5230, 2019 be read a first and second time this 23^rd day of August, 2019 subject to the following conditions:

  a.  Development and implementation of a sediment containment plan by a registered professional biologist experienced with sediments containment plans and instream works.

  b.  The recreational vehicles must be parked only within the proposed area for temporary use permit.

  c.  No recreational vehicles can be parked on public streets including # 313 Bradley Creek Road.

  d. No mud racing on # 313 Bradley Creek Road.

  e.  No tracking of mud or debris on to # 313 Bradley Creek Road.

  f.  No signage within Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure right-of-way.

  Further, the cost of developing and implementing a sediment containment plan by a qualified registered professional be borne by the applicants.

  Carried Unanimously

5.

PLANNING BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THIRD READING

5.1

Area F – BL 5198

Stakeholder Vote - Unweighted - All Electoral Areas

4258 Spur Road
Lot C, District Lot 8131, Cariboo District, Plan 25607
From Rural 1 (RR 1) zone to Rural 2 (RR 2) zone and Lakeshore Residential 2 (RL 2) zone
(3360-20/20190007 – Smythe) (Agent: Veronica Meister)
Director LeBourdais

• C. Smythe, owner, and Veronica Meister, agent, were present in support of this application.

  2019-8-10
  Moved Director LeBourdais
  Seconded Director Delainey

  That Cariboo Regional District Central Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5198, 2019 be read a third time, this 23^rd day of August, 2019.

  Carried Unanimously

6.

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATIONS

6.1

Area E – DVP20190025

Stakeholder Vote - Unweighted - All Electoral Areas

2554 Chimney Lake Road
Block A, Section 13, Township 44, Lillooet District
(3090-20/20190025 – Gentles)
Director Delainey

• T. Gentles, owner, was present in support of this application.

  2019-8-11
  Moved Director Delainey
  Seconded Director MacDonald

  That the application for a Development Variance Permit pertaining to Block A, Section 13, Township 44, Lillooet District be received. Further, that a Development Variance Permit be approved to vary Section 7.13 (e) of the Central Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Bylaw No. 3503, 1999 as follows:

  1. That the combined 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 396 sq. m (4,264 sq. ft) to allow the construction of a detached shop/RV storage.

      

  It is also recommended that a lot assessment by a qualified professional be conducted to ensure sustainable onsite sewerage and water infrastructure for any future water/sewer connections.

  Carried Unanimously

6.2

Area L – DVP20190032

Stakeholder Vote - Unweighted - All Electoral Areas

8540 Little Fort Hwy 24
Lot 1, District Lot 1461, Lillooet District, Plan 34641
(3090-20/20190032 – Kisser)
Director MacDonald

• P. and G. Kisser, owners, were present in support of this application.

  2019-8-12
  Moved Director MacDonald
  Seconded Director Delainey

  That the application for a Development Variance Permit pertaining to Lot 1, District Lot 1461, Lillooet District, Plan 34641, be received. Further, that a Development Variance Permit be approved to vary section 4.2 (b) and section 4.2 (c)(ii) of the South Cariboo Area Zoning Bylaw 3501, 1999 as follows:

  1. That the watercourse setback be decreased from 30m (98.43 ft) to 25m (82 ft), and to vary the watercourse elevation from 3m (9.84 ft) to 0m (0 ft).

      

  Further, that the permit be subject to the following condition:

  1. The applicant offering to enter into and entering into a covenant to ensure that the CRD is not liable for any future consequences with respect to close proximity and low elevation from the watercourse.

  Further, that the cost of registration of the covenant be borne by the applicants.

  Carried Unanimously

6.3

Area E – DVP20190033

Stakeholder Vote - Unweighted - All Electoral Areas

2108 Grebe Drive
Lot 19, District Lot 8832, Cariboo District, Plan 10237
(3090-20/20190033 – Benisch) (Agent: Phil Harrison)
Director Delainey

• 2019-8-13
  Moved Director Delainey
  Seconded Director Sjostrom

  That the application for a Development Variance Permit pertaining to Lot 19, District Lot 8832, Cariboo District, Plan 10237, be received. Further, that a Development Variance Permit be approved, to vary Section 5.13.2 (b) (i) of the Williams Lake Fringe and 150 Mile House Area Zoning Bylaw No. 3502, 1999 as follows:

  1. That the minimum required front yard setback be reduced from 7.6m (24.93 ft) to 5.4m (18 ft) to legalize the existing deck, and

  To vary Section 5.13.2 (b) (ii) of the Williams Lake Fringe and 150 Mile House Area Zoning Bylaw No. 3502, 1999 as follows:

  1. That the minimum required exterior side yard setback be reduced from 7.6m (24.93 ft) to 2.44m (8 ft) to allow the construction of a garage extension.
  Carried Unanimously

6.4

Area C – DVP20190036

Stakeholder Vote - Unweighted - All Electoral Areas

770 Quesnel Canyon Road
Parcel 1, Plan PGP29745, District Lot 7283, Cariboo Land District, STATION 017, and Parcel A (E2256), District Lot 7283, Cariboo Land District, Except Plan 19465; 20905; and Lot 1, District Lot 7283, Cariboo Land District, Plan PGP17519, Except Plan 29745
(3090-20/20190036 – Inland Natural Gas Co. Ltd., c/o FortisBC Energy Inc.) (Agent: Kelly Lang)
Director Massier

• K. Lang, agent, was present in support of this application.

  2019-8-14
  Moved Director Massier
  Seconded Director Glassford

  That the application for a Development Variance Permit pertaining to Parcel 1, Plan PGP29745, District Lot 7283, Cariboo Land District, STATION 017, and Parcel A (E2256), District Lot 7283, Cariboo Land District, Except Plan 19465; 20905; and Lot 1, District Lot 7283, Cariboo Land District, Plan PGP17519, Except Plan 29745 be received. Further, that a Development Variance Permit be approved to vary Section 5.20.2 (b) (i), (iii) and (iv) of the Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Bylaw No. 3504, 1999 as follows:

  1. That the minimum required interior sides and rear yard setbacks for the structures involved with the use of a public utility be reduced from 7.6m (24.93 ft) to 1m (3.28ft) to legalize the existing gas utility structures and allow new structures to be constructed as needed.

      

  2. That the minimum required front yard setback be reduced from 7.6m (24.93 ft) to 4.57m (15 ft) to legalize the existing gas utility structures.
  Carried Unanimously

7.

AGRICULTURAL LAND COMMISSION APPLICATIONS

7.1

Area B – ALR1930

Stakeholder Vote - Unweighted - All Electoral Areas

2256 Rawlings Road, 2928 & 2941 Tindale Road
Parcel A (80179M), Part NW ¼, District Lot 4507, Cariboo Land District
(3015-20/20190030 – McGowan) (Agent: Brad Wiles)
Director Bachmeier

• 2019-8-15
  Moved Director Bachmeier
  Seconded Director Sjostrom

  That the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission application for subdivision to legalize existing homesteads within the Agricultural Land Reserve, pertaining to Parcel A (80179M), Part NW ¼, District Lot 4507, Cariboo Land District, be received and submitted to the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission with a recommendation for approval.

  Carried Unanimously

9.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - OTHER BUSINESS

9.1

Cannabis Regulations – Bylaws 5217 to 5223

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

• 2019-8-16
  Moved Director MacDonald
  Seconded Director Glassford

  That Cariboo Regional District Chilcotin Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5217, 2019 be read a third time, this 23^rd day of August, 2019.

  Carried

  CONTRARY TO THE MOTION:  Director Forseth

  
  
• 2019-8-17
  Moved Director LeBourdais
  Seconded Director Sjostrom

  That Cariboo Regional District Chilcotin South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5218, 2019 be read a third time, this 23rd day of August, 2019.

  Carried

  CONTRARY TO THE MOTION:  Director Forseth

  
  
• 2019-8-18
  Moved Director Glassford
  Seconded Director Delainey

  That Cariboo Regional District Williams Lake Fringe and 150 Mile House Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5219, 2019 be read a third time, this 23rd day of August, 2019.

  Carried

  CONTRARY TO THE MOTION:  Director Forseth

  
  
• 2019-8-19
  Moved Director Sjostrom
  Seconded Director LeBourdais

  That Cariboo Regional District Central Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5220, 2019 be read a third time, this 23rd day of August, 2019.

  Carried

  CONTRARY TO THE MOTION:  Director Forseth

  
  
• 2019-8-20
  Moved Director Massier
  Seconded Director LeBourdais

  That Cariboo Regional District Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5221, 2019 be read a third time, this 23rd day of August, 2019.

  Carried

  CONTRARY TO THE MOTION:  Director Forseth

  
  
• 2019-8-21
  Moved Director Massier
  Seconded Director Sjostrom

  That Cariboo Regional District North Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5222, 2019 be read a third time, this 23rd day of August, 2019.

  Carried

  CONTRARY TO THE MOTION:  Director Forseth

  
  
• 2019-8-22
  Moved Director Kirby
  Seconded Director Sjostrom

  That Cariboo Regional District Cannabis Licensing Fee Establishment Bylaw No. 5223, 2019 be read a third time, this 23rd day of August, 2019.

  Carried Unanimously
• 2019-8-23
  Moved Director Glassford
  Seconded Director Delainey

  That Cariboo Regional District Chilcotin Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5217, 2019 be adopted this 23^rd day of August, 2019.

  Carried

  CONTRARY TO THE MOTION:  Director Forseth

  
  
• 2019-8-24
  Moved Director Richmond
  Seconded Director Glassford

  That Cariboo Regional District Chilcotin South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5218, 2019 be adopted this 23rd day of August, 2019.

  Carried

  CONTRARY TO THE MOTION:  Director Forseth

  
  
• 2019-8-25
  Moved Director Glassford
  Seconded Director Delainey

  That Cariboo Regional District Williams Lake Fringe and 150 Mile House Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5219, 2019 be adopted this 23rd day of August, 2019.

  Carried

  CONTRARY TO THE MOTION:  Director Forseth

  
  
• 2019-8-26
  Moved Director Glassford
  Seconded Director Delainey

  That Cariboo Regional District Central Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5220, 2019 be adopted this 23rd day of August, 2019.

  Carried

  CONTRARY TO THE MOTION:  Director Forseth

  
  
• 2019-8-27
  Moved Director Glassford
  Seconded Director LeBourdais

  That Cariboo Regional District Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5221, 2019 be adopted this 23rd day of August, 2019.

  Carried

  CONTRARY TO THE MOTION:  Director Forseth

  
  
• 2019-8-28
  Moved Director Sjostrom
  Seconded Director Massier

  That Cariboo Regional District North Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5222, 2019 be adopted this 23rd day of August, 2019.

  Carried

  CONTRARY TO THE MOTION:  Director Forseth

  
  
• 2019-8-29
  Moved Director Delainey
  Seconded Director Glassford

  That Cariboo Regional District Cannabis Licensing Fee Establishment Bylaw No. 5223, 2019 be adopted this 23rd day of August, 2019.

  Carried Unanimously

9.2

Cariboo Regional District and Municipalities Building Statistics Reports

Corporate Vote – Unweighted

• 2019-8-30
  Moved Director Richmond
  Seconded Director LeBourdais

  That the agenda item summary from Todd Conway, Chief Building Official/Deputy Manager of Development Services, dated August 15, 2019, with attached Cariboo Regional District Statistics Report, Municipalities Statistics Report and the Inspection Activity Report for July 2019, be received.

  Carried Unanimously

10.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

10.1

Refuse Site Inspection Report

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2019-8-31
  Moved Director Massier
  Seconded Director Glassford

  That the agenda item summary from Tera Grady, Supervisor of Solid Waste Management, dated July 23, 2019, and attached Refuse Site Inspection Report for May 28, 2019 to June 30, 2019, be received.

  Carried Unanimously

11.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

11.1

Low Mobility Wilderness Trails Network Expansion Project Grant Application to the BC Rural Dividend Program

Corporate Vote – Unweighted

• 2019-8-32
  Moved Director Forseth
  Seconded Director MacDonald

  That the agenda item summary from Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services, dated August 16, 2019, regarding the BC Rural Dividend grant program be received. Further that an application for $100,000 be submitted under the Single Applicant funding stream for development of low mobility, wheelchair-accessible wilderness trails at the Sulphurous Lake community trail site, Valentine Lake recreation site, and the Forest Grove community trail site.

  Carried Unanimously

11.2

NDIT Application - Williams Lake Youth Soccer Association Phase 1 Field and Facility Upgrade

Corporate Vote – Unweighted

• 2019-8-33
  Moved Director Delainey
  Seconded Director Forseth

  That the agenda item summary from Anthony Okechukwu, Regional Economic/Community Development Officer, dated August 14, 2019, regarding a grant application from the Williams Lake Youth Soccer Association to the Northern Development Initiative Trust for $30,000 from the Community Halls and Recreation Facilities Program to upgrade and repair the fields and clubhouse at the Esler Sports Complex, be received. Further, that the application be supported.

  Carried Unanimously

11.3

Letter of Support Request – Cariboo Agricultural Research Alliance Proposal

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2019-8-34
  Moved Director Fourchalk
  Seconded Director Delainey

  That the agenda item summary from Anthony Okechukwu, Regional Economic/Community Development Officer, dated August 16, 2019, regarding a letter of support request from the BC Agricultural & Food Climate Action Initiative on behalf of the Cariboo Agricultural Research Alliance to the BC Rural Dividend Program for $79,369.00 in funding for the extension development and community engagement project, be received. Further, that the letter of support be provided as requested.

  Carried Unanimously

12.

FINANCE

12.1

Monthly Expenditures Board Summary Report and Mastercard Summary Report - July 2019

​​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2019-8-35
  Moved Director Forseth
  Seconded Director Delainey

  ​That the Monthly Expenditures Board Summary Report and Mastercard Summary Report for the month of July 2019, in the amount of $1,097,596.69, consisting of $266,370.73 paid by cheque, $751,783.32 paid through electronic funds, and $79,442.64 paid by Mastercard, be received and ratified.

  Carried Unanimously

12.2

Grant for Assistance Application – Rose Lake/Miocene 4-H Club

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2019-8-36
  Moved Director LeBourdais
  Seconded Director Delainey

  That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, dated July 24, 2019, regarding a Grant for Assistance Application from the Rose Lake/Miocene 4-H Club, for the purchase of ribbons and tent (gazebo) for Achievement Day, be received.  Further, that funding in the amount of $1,000 be authorized and allocated from the Electoral Area F Grants for Assistance fund.

  Carried Unanimously

• Reconsideration of Grant for Assistance Application from the Central Interior Regional 4H Council

  2019-8-37
  Moved Director MacDonald
  Seconded Director Delainey

  That funding in the amount of $1,000 be provided to the Central Interior Regional 4H Council for the purchase of animal related first aid kits, divided equally between the Electoral Areas D, E, H and L Grants for Assistance funds.

  Carried Unanimously

13.

ADMINISTRATION

13.1

CRD UBCM Resolutions 2019

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2019-8-38
  Moved Director Richmond
  Seconded Director Forseth

  That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated August 8, 2019, regarding the CRD’s resolution submissions to the 2019 UBCM Convention, be received. Further, that the following Directors will speak to the resolutions as shown below:

  1)  Cannabis Revenue Sharing with Local Governments - Director Delainey

  2)  Consistency in Access to Emergency Social Service Resources - Director Richmond

  3)  More Small Aircraft Pilot Training Needed- Director Forseth

  4)  Fire Centre Funding - Director Bachmeier

  5)  Fire Mitigation on Transportation Corridors - Director Forseth

  6)  Provincial Responsibility for Fire Services Act and Regulations - Director Richmond

  7)  Affects of New Ammonia Regulations - Director Forseth

  8)  Resourcing a Collaborative System of Data Sharing in the Province of BC - Director Richmond

  9)  Access to Provincial Emergency Preparedness Funding for Independent Fire Services - Director Bachmeier

  Carried Unanimously

13.2

BC Meat Inspection Program – Consultation on Potential Changes

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2019-8-39
  Moved Director Massier
  Seconded Director Bachmeier

  That the agenda item summary from John M. MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer, dated August 12, 2019, regarding the consultation process initiated by the Province in relation to animal slaughter and meat inspection, be received and forwarded to the North Cariboo Agricultural Development Advisory Committee with a request for comments back by the September Board meeting. 

  Carried Unanimously

13.3

CCCTA – Request for Letter of Support for the Regional Destination Development Strategies

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2019-8-40
  Moved Director Kirby
  Seconded Director Delainey

  That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated July 26, 2019, regarding a request for support from the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourist Association (CCCTA), be received. Further, that a letter of support be provided to the CCCTA for its Regional Destination Development Strategy.

  Carried Unanimously

13.4

Results of Special Voting – Red Bluff Sewer Financial Plan Amendment

Corporate - Unweighted

• 2019-8-41
  Moved Director Sjostrom
  Seconded Director Forseth

  That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, dated August 2, 2019, reporting the results of Special Voting conducted on July 31, 2019, which resulted in endorsement of the following resolution:

  “That up to $65,000 be transferred from the Red Bluff Sewer Capital Reserve fund to the Red Bluff Sewer Operating Expense fund to purchase a truck for the service, and that staff be directed to make the necessary amendment to the Financial Plan.”

  be received.

  Carried Unanimously

13.5

Correction Required to Board Resolution – Snooka Aircraft Agreement

Corporate Vote - Weighted

• 2019-8-42
  Moved Director Richmond
  Seconded Director Fourchalk

  That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated July 25, 2019, regarding correction to a previously endorsed Board resolution, be received. Further, that Board resolution #2019-7-46 be corrected to read as follows:

  That Policy No. 2015-3B-40 requiring bids from at least three qualified suppliers be waived and that the Anahim Lake Airport Manager Agreement with Dave Chamberlain, doing business as Snooka Aircraft Services, be renewed for a 5-year term at a value of $55,000 for the first year with a $1,000 increase in each subsequent year and with all airport utility costs transferred to the contractor.

  Carried Unanimously

  The meeting recessed at 10:53 a.m.

  The meeting reconvened at 11:02 a.m.

  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 W. MacDonald, Director B. Simpson, Director M. Campsall, Director G. Fourchalk, Alternate Director J. Ryll
  ABSENT :	Director C. Mernett, Director W. Cobb
  STAFF :	J. MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer, K. Erickson, Chief Financial Officer, A. Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, E. Epp, Manager of Communications, M. Croft, Recording Secretary

  
  

3.

DELEGATIONS/GUESTS

3.3

Councillor Frankie Robbins, Esk'etemc First Nation

Councillor Frankie Robbins, from the Esk'etemc First Nation, appeared before the Board to update the Board on activities, proposed projects and events.

3.2

Orange Shirt Society

Joan Sorley, Phyllis Webstad and Janis Bell, representing the Orange Shirt Society, appeared before the Board to express appreciation for support of the Cariboo Orange Shirt Day events and provide an update on activities.

The meeting recessed for lunch at 11:55 a.m.

The meeting reconvened at 12:43 p.m.

PRESENT:	Chair M. Wagner, Vice-Chair J. Massier, Director M. Sjostrom, Director S. Forseth, Director A. Delainey, Director M. LeBourdais, Director A. Richmond, Director J. Glassford, Director G. Kirby, Director W. MacDonald, Director B. Simpson, Director M. Campsall, Director G. Fourchalk, Alternate Director J. Ryll
ABSENT :	Director B. Bachmeier (for a portion of the meeting), Director C. Mernett, Director W. Cobb
STAFF :	J. MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer, K. Erickson, Chief Financial Officer, A. Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, E. Epp, Manager of Communications, M. Croft, Recording Secretary

13.

ADMINISTRATION

13.6

The 2019 Strategic and Tactical Plans

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2019-8-43
  Moved Director Simpson
  Seconded Director Delainey

  That discussion canvassing the CRD's overall role in trail development and management be brought forward for a future Committee of the Whole meeting. 

  Carried Unanimously
• 2019-8-44
  Moved Director Kirby
  Seconded Director Sjostrom

  That the agenda item summary from John M. MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer, dated August 12, 2019, regarding the 2019 Strategic and Tactical Plans, be received. Further, that the 2019 Strategic Plan be approved in principle.

  Carried Unanimously

13.7

Atlantic Power Use of Rail Ties as Fuel

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2019-8-45
  Moved Director Delainey
  Seconded Director LeBourdais

  That the agenda item summary from John M. MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer, dated August 14, 2019, regarding the Atlantic Power permit to use rail ties as fuel, be received. 

  Carried Unanimously

• Director Bachmeier returned to the meeting during discussion of this item.

  2019-8-46
  Moved Director Delainey
  Seconded Director LeBourdais

  That a letter be forwarded to BC Hydro thanking them for entering into the contract with Atlantic Power, and strongly encouraging that the requirements of the Clean Energy Act continue to be maintained. 

  Carried
• 2019-8-47
  Moved Director Simpson
  Seconded Director Bachmeier

  That a letter, on behalf of member municipalities and the CRD Board, be forwarded to the Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resources and Rural Development, with a copy to BC Hydro, requesting an expedited change in policy to enable Atlantic Power and other residuals-dependent companies to have economically viable commercial access to the wood waste in the forest that is creating fire risk for our communities.

  Carried Unanimously

13.8

Release of In-Camera Resolution

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2019-8-48
  Moved Director Forseth
  Seconded Director MacDonald

  That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated July 22, 2019, regarding the release of an in-camera resolution from the July 19, 2019 Cariboo Regional District Board meeting, be received. Further, that the resolution below is hereby released from in-camera and received in open meeting:

  That June 2020 be targeted for a referendum to extend the South Cariboo Recreation taxation boundary to include all of Electoral Areas G, H, and L, with a focus on supporting existing services.

  Carried Unanimously

13.9

Removal of Moratorium on Cannabis Retail Applications

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

• 2019-8-49
  Moved Director Forseth
  Seconded Director Delainey

  That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated July 18, 2019, regarding Board resolution #2018-2-22, be received. Further, that the Cariboo Regional District hereby withdraws its moratorium on approvals of cannabis retail applications.

  Carried Unanimously

13.10

Request for Support from Spinal Cord Injury BC

Corporate - Unweighted

• 2019-8-50
  Moved Director Massier
  Seconded Director Bachmeier

  That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, dated August 16, 2019, regarding a request for support from Spinal Cord Injury BC, be received. Further, that the Spinal Cord Injury BC be advised to submit an application to the main intake Grants for Assistance program and/or apply to the Quesnel Community Foundation for funding.

  Carried Unanimously

14.

BOARD REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE

14.1

Consent Calendar

​​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2019-8-51
  Moved Director Richmond
  Seconded Director Massier

  ​That the consent calendar items, as of August 23, 2019, except item 14.1.4, be received.

  Carried Unanimously
• 2019-8-52
  Moved Director Forseth
  Seconded Director Delainey

  That the letter from the Northern Secwepemc Cultural Society, dated July 23, 2019, regarding their Cultural Centre Project, be received.  Further, that the Northern Secwepemc Cultural Society be invited to attend as a delegation to provide an update on this project to the Board.

  Carried Unanimously

14.2

Responses to Board Correspondence/Meeting Follow-up

14.2.1

Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy - Support of the Love Food, Hate Waste Campaign

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2019-8-53
  Moved Director LeBourdais
  Seconded Director Delainey

  That the letter from the Honourable George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, dated July 29, 2019, regarding the CRD's support of the Love Food, Hate Waste campaign, be received.

  Carried Unanimously

15.

BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THREE READINGS

15.1

Cariboo Regional District Deka Lake Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5236, 2019

Corporate Vote - Weighted

• 2019-8-54
  Moved Director MacDonald
  Seconded Director Richmond

  That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated August 8, 2019, regarding Bylaw No. 5236, be received. Further, that Cariboo Regional District Deka Lake Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5236, 2019 be read a first, second and third time this 23^rd day of August 2019.

  Carried Unanimously

15.2

Cariboo Regional District Barlow Creek Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5237, 2019

Corporate Vote - Weighted

• 2019-8-55
  Moved Director Massier
  Seconded Director Fourchalk

  That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated August 8, 2019, regarding Bylaw No. 5237, be received. Further, that consideration of Cariboo Regional District Barlow Creek Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5237, 2019 be deferred until the September meeting.

  Carried Unanimously

15.3

Cariboo Regional District 150 Mile House Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5238, 2019

Corporate Vote - Weighted

• 2019-8-56
  Moved Director LeBourdais
  Seconded Director Forseth

  That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated August 8, 2019, regarding Bylaw No. 5238, be received. Further, that Cariboo Regional District 150 Mile House Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5238, 2019 be read a first, second and third time this 23^rd day of August 2019.

  Carried Unanimously

15.4

Emerald and Crown Royal Island Parking Service Establishment Bylaw 5239, 2019

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

Alternate Director J. Ryll joined the meeting at 8:31 AM.

• 2019-8-57
  Moved Director Richmond
  Seconded Alternate Director Ryll

  That the agenda item summary from John M. MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer, regarding Emerald and Crown Royal Island Parking Service Establishment Bylaw 5239, be received. Further, that the CRD proceed with the establishment of this service.

  Carried

  CONTRARY TO THE MOTION:  Director Forseth

  
  
• 2019-8-58
  Moved Director Richmond
  Seconded Director Bachmeier

  That Emerald and Crown Royal Island Parking Service Establishment Bylaw 5239, 2019 be read a first, second and third time this 23rd day of August, 2019. 

  Carried

  CONTRARY TO THE MOTION:  Director Forseth

  
  

15.5

Forest Grove Fire Protection Service Area Expansion Bylaw No. 5240, 2019

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2019-8-59
  Moved Chair Wagner
  Seconded Director Glassford

  That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated August 8, 2019, regarding Bylaw No. 5240, be received. Further, that Forest Grove Fire Protection Service Area Expansion Bylaw No. 5240, 2019 be read a first, second and third time this 23^rd day of August 2019.

  Carried Unanimously

16.

BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION

16.1

Interlakes Area Fire Protection Service Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 5232, 2019

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2019-8-60
  Moved Director MacDonald
  Seconded Director Delainey

  That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated July 25, 2019, regarding Bylaw No. 5232, be received. Further, that Interlakes Area Fire Protection Service Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 5232, 2019 be adopted this 23^rd day of August 2019.

  Carried Unanimously

17.

DIRECTORS' REQUESTS, REPORTS AND APPOINTMENTS

17.1

Director Forseth is Requesting that Staff Investigate Video Conferencing Capabilities in the Boardroom

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2019-8-61
  Moved Director Forseth
  Seconded Director MacDonald

  That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated August 8, 2019, regarding a request from Director Forseth, be received.  Further, that staff investigate the feasibility of installing full scope video conferencing capability in the Boardroom and report back at the October 24, 2019 Finance/Budget Committee meeting for consideration of inclusion in the 2020 Budget. 

  Carried Unanimously

17.2

Director Glassford has Requested a Letter Regarding West Fraser Road

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2019-8-62
  Moved Director Glassford
  Seconded Director Richmond

  That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated August 8, 2019, regarding a request from Director Glassford for a letter of support regarding the West Fraser Road, be received. Further, that a letter be forwarded to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, with a copy to MLA Coralee Oakes, asking for an update, emphasizing the urgency and importance of the West Fraser Road project and requesting a meeting with staff at the UBCM Convention in September to discuss the project.

  Carried Unanimously

  Director Campsall left the meeting.

  
  

17.3

Request from Director Sjostrom – Maple Drive Lighting Issue

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2019-8-63
  Moved Director Sjostrom
  Seconded Director Richmond

  That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated August 7, 2019, regarding a request from Director Sjostrom, be received.  Further, that the Board send letters to the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, and Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, with a copy to MLAs, regarding the overall safety issue of the Maple Drive corridor, and requesting a meeting with staff at the UBCM Convention in September.

  Carried Unanimously

18.

CHAIR REPORT/CAO REPORT

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2019-8-64
  Moved Director LeBourdais
  Seconded Director Massier

  That the report from Chair Margo Wagner, for the period up to and including August 19, 2019, be received.

  Carried Unanimously

19.

DIRECTORS' ROUNDTABLE

​​The Directors agreed to skip the roundtable at this meeting however there was one item brought forward for consideration.

• 2019-8-65
  Moved Director Delainey
  Seconded Director Massier

  That the previous appointment of Kerry Chelsea to the Electoral Area E Advisory Planning Commission, be rescinded.

  Carried Unanimously

20.

IN-CAMERA SESSION

20.1

In-Camera Session

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2019-8-66
  Moved Director Sjostrom
  Seconded Director Bachmeier

  That the meeting be closed to public to discuss items suitable for discussion in-camera pursuant to Section 90(1)(a) of the Community Charter.

  Carried Unanimously

  The meeting recessed at 3:01 p.m. to go in-camera.

  The meeting reconvened at 3:12 p.m.

  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 B. Simpson,Director G. Fourchalk, Alternate Director J. Ryll
  ABSENT :	Director C. Mernett, Director W. MacDonald,  Director M. Campsall, Director W. Cobb
  STAFF :	J. MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer, K. Erickson, Chief Financial Officer, A. Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, E. Epp, Manager of Communications

  
  

21.

ADJOURNMENT

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• 2019-8-67
  Moved Director Delainey
  Seconded Director Kirby

  ​That the meeting of Cariboo Regional District Board be adjourned at 3:13 p.m. August 23, 2019.

  Carried Unanimously