CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT

BOARD 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 :
  • 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 M. Campsall,
  • and Director G. Fourchalk
ABSENT :
  • Director B. Simpson
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

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-7-1
    MovedDirector LeBourdais
    SecondedDirector Mernett

    That the agenda be adopted as presented.

    Carried Unanimously

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-7-2
    MovedDirector Campsall
    SecondedDirector Glassford

    ​That the minutes of the Cariboo Regional District Board meeting held June 27, 2019, be received and adopted.

    Carried Unanimously

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-7-3
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector Fourchalk

    ​That the Delegations Memorandum of Business, as of July 19, 2019, be received.

    Carried Unanimously
  • 2019-7-4
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector Delainey

    That Todd Hubner, District Manager for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, be invited to attend an upcoming Board meeting to provide an information session to the Board.

    Carried Unanimously

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

2511 Chimney Lake Road
The Fractional South West ¼ of Section 24, Township 44, Lillooet District, Except Plan 26815
From Rural 1 (RR 1) zone to Rural 2 (RR 2) zone and Rural 3 (RR 3) zone
(3360-20/20190023 – Richards) (Agent: Veronica Meister)
Director Delainey

V. Meister, Agent, was present in support of this application.

  • 2019-7-5
    MovedDirector Delainey
    SecondedDirector Richmond

    That Cariboo Regional District Central Cariboo Rural Land Use Area Amendment Bylaw No. 5215, 2019 be read a first and second time this 19th day of July, 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.

    ii)  The applicant offering to enter into and entering into a covenant to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Agricultural Policy with respect to fencing along the east boundary and ALR portion on north boundary of the subject property.

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

    Carried Unanimously

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

  • 2019-7-6
    MovedDirector Glassford
    SecondedDirector MacDonald

    That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated July 4, 2019, regarding reconsideration of the voting on Bylaws 5217 & 5219, be received. Further, that Cariboo Regional District Chilcotin Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5217, 2019 be read a first and second time this 19th day of July 2019.

    Carried
  • 2019-7-7
    MovedDirector Massier
    SecondedDirector Sjostrom

    That Cariboo Regional District Williams Lake Fringe and 150 Mile House Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5219, 2019 be read a first and second time this 19th day of July 2019.

    Carried

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

3395 Big Lake Road
Lot 9, District Lot 461, Cariboo District, Plan 27548
From Rural 1 (RR1) zone to Rural 2 (RR2) zone and Rural 3 (RR3) zone
(3360-20/20190005 – Hooker) (Agent: Veronica Meister)
Director LeBourdais

R. and T. Hooker, Owners, were present in support of this application.

  • 2019-7-8
    MovedDirector LeBourdais
    SecondedDirector Richmond

    That Cariboo Regional District Central Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5197, 2019 be read a third time this 19th day of July, 2019.

    Carried Unanimously

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

6205 & 6209 Garrett Road
Lot 4, District Lot 4049, Lillooet District, Plan 22538
From Rural 1 (RR 1) zone to Rural 2 (RR 2) zone
(3360-20/20190015 – Buchanan) (Agent: Nigel Hemingway)
Director MacDonald

  • 2019-7-9
    MovedDirector MacDonald
    SecondedDirector Richmond

    That Cariboo Regional District South Cariboo Area Amendment Bylaw No. 5207, 2019 be read a third time this 19th day of July, 2019.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote – Unweighted

  • 2019-7-10
    MovedDirector Glassford
    SecondedDirector Fourchalk

    That the agenda item summary from Todd Conway, Chief Building Official/Deputy Manager of Development Services, dated July 17, 2019, with attached Cariboo Regional District Building Permit Statistics Report, Municipalities Building Permit Statistics Report and the Inspection Activity Report for June 2019, be received.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Weighted

  • 2019-7-11
    MovedDirector Sjostrom
    SecondedDirector Glassford

    That the agenda item summary from Peter Hughes, Manager of Environmental Services, dated July 3, 2019, regarding allocation of Community Works Fund (CWF) funding to the Red Bluff sewer service, be received. Further, that $88,500 be contributed from CWF for the required infrastructure upgrades.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Weighted

  • 2019-7-12
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector Glassford

    That the agenda item summary from Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services, dated July 10, 2019, regarding a request from the McLeese Lake Recreation Commission Society for a covenant amendment and change in land use at its community hall and recreation property, be received. Further, that the restrictive covenant on the property title in favour of the Cariboo Regional District be amended from “public recreation use” to “community use” to allow for construction and operation of a fire hall; and further, that the intent to amend this covenant be advertised as necessary.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Weighted

  • 2019-7-13
    MovedDirector Sjostrom
    SecondedDirector Massier

    That the agenda item summary from Anthony Okechukwu, Regional Economic/Community Development Officer, dated July 9, 2019, regarding a proposal from the Alexandria Community Hall Society for energy efficiency upgrades at Alexandria Community Hall, be received. Further, that up to $20,000 for the project be approved from the 2019 Community Hall Improvements envelope of the Community Works Fund and that the appropriate signatories be authorized to enter into the necessary contribution agreement.

    Carried Unanimously
  • 2019-7-14
    MovedDirector Sjostrom
    SecondedDirector Glassford

    That an application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust for funding up to $20,000 from the Community Halls and Recreation Facilities Program to complete the electrical upgrade and replace the furnace at the Alexandria Community Hall, be supported.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Weighted

  • 2019-7-15
    MovedDirector Delainey
    SecondedDirector Fourchalk

    That the agenda item summary from Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services, dated July 10, 2019, regarding renewal of the Field Maintenance Agreements with the leagues utilizing the Esler Sports Complex, be received. Further, that the agreements be renewed for another three years at the existing amount of $60,000 and that the appropriate signatories be authorized to execute the renewal agreements.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-7-16
    MovedDirector Fourchalk
    SecondedDirector Bachmeier

    That the agenda item summary from Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services, dated July 12, 2019, regarding a request from the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC for a letter of support for its lake access improvement project, be received. Further, that a support letter be provided as requested.

    Carried Unanimously

​​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-7-17
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector Richmond

    ​That the Monthly Expenditures Board Summary Report and Mastercard Summary Report for the month of June 2019, in the amount of $2,246,913.58, consisting of $488,700.61 paid by cheque, $1,652,980.62 paid through electronic funds, and $105,232,35 paid by Mastercard, be received and ratified.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-7-18
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector Massier

    That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, dated June 27, 2019, regarding a Grant for Assistance Application from Tyee Lake Community Association, for its AGM, fund raising event and community picnic, be received and that funding in the amount of $1,000 be authorized from the Electoral Area D Grants for Assistance fund.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-7-19
    MovedDirector LeBourdais
    SecondedDirector Kirby

    That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, dated July 8, 2019, regarding a Grant for Assistance Application from the Central Interior Regional 4H Council, for the purchase of animal related first aid kits, be received.

    Carried Unanimously

​​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-7-20
    MovedDirector Massier
    SecondedDirector Cobb

    ​That the consent calendar items, as of July 19, 2019, be received.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-7-21
    MovedDirector MacDonald
    SecondedDirector Campsall

    That the minutes of the South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held June 20, 2019, be received.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-7-22
    MovedDirector Campsall
    SecondedDirector MacDonald

    That the minutes of the South Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held June 20, 2019, be received.

    Carried Unanimously

Stakeholder Vote - Weighted - Electoral Areas G, H and L and District of 100 Mile House

  • 2019-7-23
    MovedDirector Campsall
    SecondedDirector Richmond

    That consideration of the  following recommendation from the South Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held June 20, 2019, be deferred to the next meeting of the South Cariboo Joint Committee to allow staff time to investigate and report back with costs and implications of renaming the service:

    That the Cariboo Regional District's South Cariboo Recreation Service be renamed to the South Cariboo Culture and Recreation Service to reflect the inclusion of arts and culture facilities in the function.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-7-24
    MovedDirector Glassford
    SecondedDirector LeBourdais

    That the minutes of the Policy Committee meeting, held June 26, 2019, be received.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-7-25
    MovedDirector Sjostrom
    SecondedDirector LeBourdais

    That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated July 10, 2019, regarding a recommendation from the Policy Committee, be received. Further, that the Administration Charges Policy be endorsed as attached and be reviewed in January 2020.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-7-26
    MovedDirector Sjostrom
    SecondedDirector Massier

    That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated July 10, 2019, regarding a recommendation from the Policy Committee, be received. Further, that the CAO Evaluation/Compensation Policy be endorsed as attached, and that the CAO Evaluation/Compensation Form be reviewed in the first half of 2020.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-7-27
    MovedDirector Delainey
    SecondedDirector Sjostrom

    That the agenda item from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated July 9, 2019, regarding a recommendation from the Policy Committee meeting held on June 26, 2019, be received. Further, that the proposed Untidy and Unsightly Premises Procedures Policy be endorsed as attached.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-7-28
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector Bachmeier

    That the minutes of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held June 19, 2019, be referred back to the Committee for correction.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-7-29
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector Cobb

    That the following recommendation from the Central Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held June 19, 2019, be endorsed:

    That the presentation of Kirk Dressler and Brian Hansen, Williams Lake Youth Soccer Association (WLYSA), regarding options and prospects for an indoor soccer facility in Williams Lake be received, the project be supported in principle, and Councillors Jason Ryll and Marnie Brenner and Directors Angie Delainey and Steve Forseth be appointed to the Indoor Turf Facility Technical Committee to be administered by the WLYSA; and further, the Technical Committee be requested to report back to Joint Committee with an update by the end of 2019.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-7-30
    MovedDirector MacDonald
    SecondedDirector LeBourdais

    That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated July 9, 2019, regarding Bylaw No. 5232, be received. Further, that Interlakes Area Fire Protection Service Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 5232, 2019 be read a first, second and third time this 19th day of July 2019.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-7-31
    MovedDirector Delainey
    SecondedDirector Richmond

    That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated July 10, 2019, regarding Bylaw No. 5235, be received. Further, that Cariboo Regional District Electoral Area E Economic Development Service Establishment Bylaw No. 5235, 2019 be read a first, second and third time this 19th day of July 2019.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Weighted

  • 2019-7-32
    MovedDirector Sjostrom
    SecondedDirector Glassford

    That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated July 3, 2019, regarding Bylaw No. 5227, be received. Further, that Cariboo Regional District Security Issuing (Kersley Fire) Bylaw No. 5227, 2019 be read a first, second and third time this 19th day of July 2019.

    Carried Unanimously
  • 2019-7-33
    MovedDirector Sjostrom
    SecondedDirector Massier

    That Cariboo Regional District Security Issuing (Kersley Fire) Bylaw No. 5227, 2019 be adopted this 19th day of July 2019.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Weighted

  • 2019-7-34
    MovedDirector MacDonald
    SecondedDirector Richmond

    That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated July 3, 2019, regarding Bylaw No. 5228, be received. Further, that Cariboo Regional District Security Issuing (Lone Butte Fire) Bylaw No. 5228, 2019 be read a first, second and third time this 19th day of July 2019.

    Carried Unanimously
  • 2019-7-35
    MovedDirector MacDonald
    SecondedDirector Richmond

    That Cariboo Regional District Security Issuing (Lone Butte Fire) Bylaw No. 5228, 2019 be adopted this 19th day of July 2019.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Weighted

  • 2019-7-36
    MovedChair Wagner
    SecondedDirector Richmond

    That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated July 3, 2019, regarding Bylaw No. 5229, be received. Further, that Cariboo Regional District Security Issuing (Forest Grove Fire) Bylaw No. 5229, 2019 be read a first, second and third time this 19th day of July 2019.

    Carried Unanimously
  • 2019-7-37
    MovedChair Wagner
    SecondedDirector Glassford

    That Cariboo Regional District Security Issuing (Forest Grove Fire) Bylaw No. 5229, 2019 be adopted this 19th day of July 2019.

    Carried Unanimously

Stakeholder Vote – Weighted – Electoral Areas G, H, and L, and District of 100 Mile House

  • 2019-7-38
    MovedDirector Campsall
    SecondedDirector Richmond

    That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, dated July 9, 2019, regarding Bylaw No. 5231, be received. Further, that Cariboo Regional District South Cariboo Recreation Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 5231, 2019 be read a first, second and third time this 19th day of July, 2019.

    Carried Unanimously
  • 2019-7-39
    MovedDirector MacDonald
    SecondedDirector Richmond

    That Cariboo Regional District South Cariboo Recreation Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 5231, 2019 be adopted this 19th day of July, 2019.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-7-40
    MovedDirector Glassford
    SecondedDirector Sjostrom

    That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated July 3, 2019, regarding Bylaw No. 5226, be received. Further, that West Fraser Fire Protection Service Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 5226, 2019 be adopted this 19th day of July 2019.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-7-41
    MovedDirector Delainey
    SecondedDirector MacDonald

    That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated July 10, 2019, regarding a request from Director Delainey to revisit the topic of the Board’s position in relation to the burning of rail ties by Atlantic Power in Williams Lake, be received. Further, that a letter be forwarded to BC Hydro strongly encouraging that the requirements of the Clean Energy Act continue to be maintained.

    Dealt with by the following resolution

    Discussion suspended until after the delegation presentation.


3.
DELEGATIONS/GUESTS
 

Chief Russell Myers Ross (Yunesit'in Government, TNG Co-Chair), Councillor David Setah (Xeni Gwet'in First Nations Government) and Dalton Baptiste (Band Manager, Xeni Gwet'in First Nations) appeared before the Board to provide an update on TNG activities, including the Dasiqox Tribal Park Initiative.

  • 15.1  Request from Director Delainey to Revisit Burning of Rail Ties (Cont'd)

    2019-7-42
    MovedDirector Richmond
    SecondedDirector Massier

    That the request from Director Delainey to revisit the topic of the Board’s position in relation to the burning of rail ties by Atlantic Power in Williams Lake be referred back to staff to prepare a report/information package for the August 23, 2019 Board meeting.

    Carried Unanimously

     

    Recessed for lunch at 11:56 a.m.

    Reconvened at 12:41 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 C. Mernett, Director W. MacDonald, Director W. Cobb, Director M. Campsall, Director G. Fourchalk

    ABSENT :

    Director B. Simpson

    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, M. Croft, Recording Secretary

     


15.
DIRECTORS' REQUESTS, REPORTS AND APPOINTMENTS
 

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-7-43
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector Kirby

    That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated July 17, 2019, regarding a request from Director Forseth for a resolution in support of the Community Energy Association’s grant application, be received. Further, that the Cariboo Regional District instructs staff to provide a letter of support for Community Energy Association’s application on behalf of the Charge North project to the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development through the Rural Dividend Fund for a grant request of $500,000.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-7-44
    MovedDirector Massier
    SecondedDirector Glassford

    That the report from Chair Margo Wagner, for the period up to and including July 17, 2019, be received.

    Carried Unanimously

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-7-45
    MovedDirector Fourchalk
    SecondedDirector Forseth

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

    Carried Unanimously

    The meeting recessed at 12:42 p.m. to go in-camera.

    The meeting reconvened at 12:49 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 C. Mernett, Director W. MacDonald, Director W. Cobb, Director M. Campsall, Director G. Fourchalk

    ABSENT:

    Director B. Simpson

    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

     

     


  • Release of Items from In-Camera Session

    2019-7-46
    MovedDirector Delainey
    SecondedDirector Kirby

    That the following resolution is released from in-camera and confirmed in open meeting:

    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
  • 2019-7-47
    MovedDirector Kirby
    SecondedDirector Delainey

    That the following resolution is released from in-camera and confirmed in open meeting:

    That Aron Zablotny’s appointment as Fire Chief of the Forest Grove VFD be rescinded and Shannon Wagner be appointed as the new Fire Chief of Forest Grove VFD to March 31, 2022. Further, that the necessary signatories be authorized to enter into the applicable agreement with Shannon Wagner.

    Carried Unanimously

​​The Directors were given the opportunity to provide any brief reports/updates and/or appointments at this time.

  • 2019-7-48
    MovedDirector Delainey
    SecondedDirector Fourchalk

    That Chief Fred Robbins of the Esk'etemc First Nation be invited to attend the August 23, 2019 Board meeting as a delegation.

    Carried Unanimously

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-7-49
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector Glassford

    ​That the meeting of Cariboo Regional District Board be adjourned at 1:22 p.m. July 19, 2019.

    Carried Unanimously
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