Present: Chair M. Wagner and Directors T. Armstrong, J. Bruce, J. Massier, S. Forseth, J. Sorley, A. Richmond, R. William, B. Anderson, B. Coakley, R. Sharpe, B. Simpson, W. Cobb, M. Campsall and Area E Alternate Director M. Neufeld
Meeting called to order at 9:47am
Meeting Agenda approved/Minutes of the CRD Board Meeting held December 15th, 2017 adopted
Delegations MOB Received and a letter be forwarded to BC Hydro requesting an update on their requested appearance before the Board
Business:
Development Services:
1) The Board approved 1st/2nd readings of Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5120, 2017 (Area A)
2) The Board gave 1st/2nd Readings to Quesnel Fringe Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5123, 2017 & Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5124, 2017 (Area A)
3) Following a Public Hearing, the Board gave 3rd Reading to South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5111, 2017 (Area H)
Meeting recessed at 10:25am
Meeting resumed at 10:31am
Delegations:
a) Jeff Kelly, Safeguard Training, appeared before the Board to provide a presentation with regard to effective community wildfire preparedness, planning and response plans
A Question/Answer period ensued
Chair Wagner, on behalf of the Board, thanked Mr. Kelly for his time/information
b) Kim Nemrava, Vice-President, Red Cross (BC/Yukon Division), Elysia Dempsey, Director, BC Fire Operations, Disaster Management, and Jon Jackson, Operations Manager, Disaster Management, from the Canadian Red Cross, appeared before the Board to provide a presentation regarding the 2017 wildfires and partnership program.
A Question/Answer period ensued
Chair Wagner, on behalf of the Board, thanked the delegation for their time/information
c) Via teleconference - Albert Nussbaum, Forest Analysis and Inventory Branch, Min. of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development and other FLNRO/RD officials appeared before the Board to provide a detailed update on fire recovery progress, AAC determinations and resulting impact from this summer's wildfires
A Question/Answer period ensued
Chair Wagner, on behalf of the Board, thanked the delegation for their time/information
Meeting recessed for lunch at 12:09pm
Meeting resumed at 12:50pm
Business, cont:
Development Services, cont:
4) The Board received the Municipalities and Cariboo Regional District Building Statistics Reports for October/November 2017
Community Services:
1) The Board approved entering into a contribution agreement with the McLeese Lake Recreation Commission Society for Community Works Funding for up to $4,700 for energy efficiency projects in relation to improvements to the electric furnace and installation of two wireless thermostat units at the McLeese Lake Community Hall
2) The Board approved partnering with the District of 100 Mile House on its application to the BC Rural Dividend for $386,986 to support upgrades to the Martin Exeter Hall and that the Regional District provide a letter supporting the partnership
Protective Services:
1) The Board agreed to renew the five year service agreement for Fire Dispatch/911 Service from the Regional District of Fraser Fort George
2) The Board agreed to amend Board Policy #2016-06B-16 to reflect removal of the required training in the fire chief and officer contracts
Communications:
1) The Board endorsed the 2018 Heritage Committee Communications Plan.
2) The Board endorsed the following 6 items in relation to the CRD's 50th Anniversary in 2018:
a) Host ‘birthday parties’ at all 15 Cariboo Regional District libraries.
-The local Electoral Area Director(s) will host the event with staff support.
-Former Directors from that Electoral Area(s) will be invited to the events.
b) Create a 50th logo to be used as part of CRD branding throughout the year and on promotional items purchased for the 50th celebrations.
c) Create a timeline with the history of the CRD, including former Directors.
d) Host an online photo contest of pictures from the Cariboo
e) Purchase 50th anniversary promotional products for giveaways
f) Create a basic float that can be used by Directors in a variety of community events and parades throughout the year
Finance:
1) The Board received/ratified Monthly Expenditures Board Summary Report and Mastercard Summary Report for the month of December 2017, in the amount of $1,876,788.47
2) The Board approved a Grant for Assistance application from the Baker Creek Community Club in the amount of $ 1,000 to be funded from the Area I Grant for Assistance fund
3) The Board referred the Grant for Assistance application from the Quesnel & District Minor Hockey to the North Cariboo Rural Directors' Caucus for consideration
Administration:
1) The Board received a report from the Corporate Officer in relation to feasibility and ramifications of video surveillance at CRD-owned properties throughout the Cariboo
2) The Board received the Consent Calendar, as of January 12th, 2018
3) The Board received items in relation to NCLGA/UBCM/FCM as follows:
a) District of West Kelowna - Request for Local Governments to Share in Cannabis Tax Revenue
b) Town of Oliver - Prevention of Quagga and Zebra Mussels
c) City of Parksville - Prevention of Quagga and Zebra Mussels
d) City of Dawson Creek - Prevention of Quagga and Zebra Mussels
e) NCLGA Board of Directors' Report - December 12th, 2017 and a letter of appreciation be forwarded to Oliver Ray, outgoing NCLGA Executive Director and wishing him the best in his future endeavours
f) Letter from BC Minister of Agriculture - 2017 UBCM Meeting
4) The Board received a letter from the office of the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions in regards to Notification of Minister's Visits to the Cariboo-Chilcotin
Committee or Commission Minutes/Recommendations:
1) The Board received meeting minutes from the following Committees/Commissions':
a) North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus Minutes - November 14, 2017, as corrected
b) South Cariboo Joint Committee Minutes - December 7, 2017
c) North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus Minutes - December 12, 2017
d) North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee Minutes - December 12, 2017
2) The Board endorsed recommendations from the above mentioned meetings, as follows:
a) Quesnel Healthier Communities Committee - Senior and Accessible Walking Program - North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee (Nov 14th, 2017 meeting)
b) Scematic Design Review Martin Exeter Hall - South Cariboo Joint Committee (Dec 7th, 2017)
b) 2018 Grant for Assistance Application Allocations (CRD Areas G,H,L and District of 100 Mile House) - South Cariboo Joint Committee (Dec 7th, 2017)
c) Lease Agreement with School District #28/Parkland Elementary School - North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee (Dec 12th, 2017 meeting)
d) Barlow Creek Recreation Commission/Vandalism - North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee (Dec 12th, 2017 meeting)
Corporate Bylaws:
1) The Board gave 1st, 2nd, 3rd Readings & Adoption to Cariboo Regional District Central Cariboo Landfill and Transfer Station Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5126, 2018
Directors' Requests:
1) The Board received a report of the Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant in regards to 2018 Municipal Finance Authority (MFA) appointments and agreed to re-appoint Director Al Richmond to the MFA with Director Brian Coakley as Alternate
2) Late Item - At the request of Director Massier, the Board approved up to $3,500 for him to attend the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Convention in Halifax, NS from May 31st - June 2nd, 2018 with funding being allocated from the Area 'C' Director Initiative Fund
The Board received the activity report of Chair M. Wagner, as at January 10th, 2018
At 1:27pm -- the Board went into an In-Camera Meeting as per Section 90 (1a,c,j - appointment, labour and information prohibited from public disclosure) of the Community Charter
At 1:36pm -- the Board resumed its public meeting
Directors' reported on their activities in their Electoral Area or Municipality
The Board adjourned at 2:13pm
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