Courtesy of the Cariboo Regional District:
St. Joseph’s Residential School Commemorative
Chief Robbins presented information to the Board about the St. Joseph’s Residential School commemorative project. The project itself is focused on the St. Joseph’s Residential School and the effect it had on First Nations of the region. The event is scheduled for February 27, 28 and March 1, 2013. The agenda will include the unveiling of a monument on the former school site, and guest speakers.
Barkerville Gives Thanks
The CRD Board of Directors received a letter of gratitude from the Barkerville Heritage Trust for holding its first-ever joint meeting in the heritage site as part of Barkerville’s 150 anniversary celebrations. The Board was also provided with an update on construction of the Barkerville Schoolhouse. During the June 2012 Board on the Road event which was held in Barkerville, the CRD and the Regional District of Fraser Fort George donated $5,000 each towards the schoolhouse construction. The original schoolhouse had been destroyed decades ago by a fire.
Support for Wells Community Forest
The CRD Board will provide a letter of support to the District of Wells regarding their application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. The District of Wells is responding to an offer from the MFLNRO to obtain a Community Forest adjoining the District of Wells. It will comprise approximately 4500 hectares with an annual allowable cut of 5000 cubic metres.
On the Road with the CRD
The Cariboo Regional District travelled to Kersley in the north Cariboo for the second of two Board on the Road events for 2012. On Thursday, September 13, the Board hosted a community barbeque that saw approximately 120 residents enjoy the opportunity to meet CRD representatives. During the event, the CRD Board and staff, along with the Kersley residents helped celebrate CRD Vice-Chair Ted Armstrong’s 35th anniversary as a representative of Kersley and Electoral Area A. On Friday, the Board held its regularly scheduled meeting in the Kersley Community Hall. The CRD thanks the Kersley Community Association for their hospitality.
Community Works Fund
The Cariboo Regional District reviewed criteria for the Community Works Funds which are provided through allocation of the Federal Gas Tax Fund. The CRD currently receives an annual allocation of approximately $1.6 million dollars, which is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. The Fund supports local government infrastructure projects that contribute to cleaner air, water and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the following categories:
• Drinking water
• Wastewater infrastructure
• Public transit
• Community energy systems
• Solid waste management
• Local roads
Further information about the Community Works Fund is available online at the Gas Tax Fund website here
CRD Restructures Meeting and Agenda Structure
Starting next meeting, the Cariboo Regional District will be using a new agenda format. The meetings will take place as follows
9:30 a.m. - CCRHD Board meeting
9:45 a.m. - CRD Board
- Adoption of Agenda and Minutes
- Planning Applications
- All remaining agenda items
- Director's Comments and Reports
- In-Camera (if required)
For a full listing of meeting dates, visit us online at cariboord.bc.ca.
Zero Per Cent Increase Target Requisition
The Cariboo Regional District provided staff with a goal of a zero per cent increase target requisition goal for 2013. This goal is exclusive of new services or significantly improved services as well as any potential new services that might yet occur before year-end.
Upcoming Meetings
Union of BC Municipalities - September 24-28
CCRHD & CRD Board – Thursday, October 4
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