Meeting called to order - 10:41am
Meeting Agenda adopted, as amended (1 Late Item - Dir Forseth re: Letter to BC Utilities Commission)
Business:
1) Late Item from Dir. Forseth - BC Hydro rate increase for streetlights for LED light replacement program
Director S. Forseth (Electoral Area 'D') reported on this item
Discussion ensued thereon...
Resolved - That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated December 10, 2020, regarding a request from Director Forseth that a letter be forwarded to the BC Utilities Commission objecting to BC Hydro’s proposal to increase streetlighting rates and termination of its Private Outdoor Light System, be received. Further, that the Board write to the BCUC expressing its’ strong objection to BC Hydro’s request to
raise streetlight rates for its’ LED Streetlight Program as well as their request to terminate
their “Private Outdoor Lighting” program and a copy of the Board’s letter be forwarded to the
Regional District’s Member Municipalities requesting that they consider endorsing the
Board’s letter in respect of this matter and a copy of the letter be forwarded to the Provincial Government and to all members of UBCM (Union of BC Municipalities)
2) Discussion on Use of COVID-19 Safe Restart Funds of $837,000 in the Cariboo Regional District
Reports from the CAO/CFO were presented to the Board
Discussion ensued thereon
Resolved -- That this item be referred back to Staff, minus the proposed $200,000 for the North Cariboo Recreation/Parks Service, to firm up details based on Board discussions and report back to the Finance/Budget Committee meeting on January 14th, 2021
The Board agreed to adjourn at 12:38pm
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