Meeting called to order at 2:30pm
The Chair recognized that the meeting was taking place on traditional Shuswap territory. The Chair also recognized that today is International Women's Day.
Meeting Agenda adopted and the minutes of Central Cariboo Rural Directors' Caucus meetings held on January 18th/25th were also adopted
Business:
1) Petition for Lighting at the Wildwood Transfer Station
The Caucus had before it a report of the Deputy Corporate Officer (L. Schick) in regards to a received public petition for installation of lighting at the Wildwood Transfer Station
Discussion ensued thereon
Resolved - Report received/referred to Staff for funding options and report back to the March 22nd CC Rural Caucus Meeting
2) Letter from WL Field Naturalists re: 2017 Scout Island Banquet
The Caucus had before it a letter from Mr. Fred McMechan from the Williams Lake Field Naturalists in regards to the 2017 Scout Island Nature Centre Banquet on Friday, April 21st
Discussion ensued thereon
Resolved - Letter received and Director S. Forseth be authorized to attend on behalf of Central Cariboo Rural Directors'
2) Letter from WL Field Naturalists re: 2017 Scout Island Banquet
The Caucus had before it a letter from Mr. Fred McMechan from the Williams Lake Field Naturalists in regards to the 2017 Scout Island Nature Centre Banquet on Friday, April 21st
Discussion ensued thereon
Resolved - Letter received and Director S. Forseth be authorized to attend on behalf of Central Cariboo Rural Directors'
3) Eco-Depot within Central Cariboo in 2017
The Manager of Environmental Services (P. Hughes) appeared before the Caucus provide an update on an Eco-Depot within Central Cariboo in 2017
Discussion ensued thereon
No resolution resulted
Delegation:
Irene Willsie, Executive Director of the Women's Contact Society, appeared before the Caucus to provide an update on the Society's activities
A Question/Answer Period ensued
The Chair, on behalf of Caucus, thanked Ms. Willsie for her time/information
Business, cont:
Business, cont:
4) Late Item - Letter of Support for Bill C-337 (Rona Ambrose Private Members' Bill - Judges/Lawyers' Training for Sexual Assault Cases)
The Chair reported on this item
Resolved - That a letter be forwarded to the Hon. Rona Ambrose, M.P. , P.C. advising that the Cariboo Regional District supports the adoption of Bill C-337, An Act to amend the Judges Act and the Criminal Code (sexual assault)
Director J. Sorley left the meeting at 3:53pm
5) Action Page
The Chair reported on this item
Resolved - That a letter be forwarded to the Hon. Rona Ambrose, M.P. , P.C. advising that the Cariboo Regional District supports the adoption of Bill C-337, An Act to amend the Judges Act and the Criminal Code (sexual assault)
Director J. Sorley left the meeting at 3:53pm
5) Action Page
The Action Page was presented to the Caucus
Discussion ensued thereon
Resolved - Action Page received and remove Item #4
Meeting adjourned at 4:07pm
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