Wednesday, November 23, 2016

CC Rural Caucus Highlights - Nov 23rd mtg

Present: Chair S. Forseth; Directors B. Kemp, J. Sorley and B. Anderson

Meeting called to order at 3pm

The Chair acknowledged that the meeting was taking place on the traditional territory of the Northern Shuswap people

Meeting Agenda and Minutes of the October 26th CC Rural Caucus Meeting both approved

Delegations:

1) At 3:02pm, Fred Stafford appeared before the Caucus to discuss how Central Cariboo Directors can work more closely with local 4H clubs

A Question/Answer period ensued

The Chair, on behalf of Caucus, thanked Mr. Stafford for his time/information

2) At 3:20pm, Sam McCarthy and Doina Varzaru from Interior Roads appeared before the Caucus to provide an update on Interior Roads' activities

A Question/Answer period ensued

The Chair, on behalf of Caucus, thanked the delegation for their time/information

3) At 3:34pm, Amy Thatcher/Pat Corbett from the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association appeared before the Caucus to discuss their hotel tax initiative

A Question/Answer period ensued

The Chair, on behalf of Caucus, thanked the delegation for their time/information

Business:

1) Community Transit Partnership Agreement with the City of Williams Lake

The Caucus considered a report of the Mgr of Community Services
Discussion ensued thereon

Resolved - That the agenda item summary from Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services, dated October 5, 2016, regarding the Central Cariboo HandyDart Community Transit Partnership Agreement with the City of Williams, be received. Further, that the agreement with the City be renewed for a three-year term with a contribution of $10,000 annually to the City to support Custom Transit Services (HandyDart) for specified areas within the Regional District.

2) Late Item - Report of the Chair concerning Proposed Williams Lake Visitor Information Centre Contribution Agreement

The Caucus considered a report of the Chair
Discussion ensued thereon

Resolved - That the memorandum from Chair S. Forseth be received and that Staff report back at the January meeting as to the tourism marketing program and a copy of the previous contribution agreement

3) Proposed 2017 Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus Meeting Schedule

The Caucus considered a report of the Deputy Corporate Officer
Discussion ensued thereon

Resolved - That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer, dated November 15, 2016, regarding the proposed 2017 meeting schedule for the Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus, be received. Further, that the following meeting schedule for the Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus be endorsed:

Wednesdays on January 25th, February 22nd, March 22nd, April 26th, May 24th, June 21st, September 20th, October 25th, November 22nd

4) Discussion Item - Cabinet Minister Visits to Williams Lake

Discussion ensued
Resolved - Refer to a future Committee of the Whole CRD Board meeting for discussion

5) Action Page

Discussion ensued

Resolved - Action Page received

The meeting adjourned at 4:50pm

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