Meeting called to order at 9:45am
The Chair recognized that the meeting was taking place on traditional Northern Secwépemc (Shuswap) territory and welcomed Alternate Directors Ryll (Williams Lake) and Roodenburg (Quesnel) to today's meeting
Meeting agenda adopted with a late item (verbal report on EOC Activations - Landslides and Wildfires)
Minutes of the Board meeting held June 18th, 2021 were received/adopted
Delegations MOB was received
Business:
Development Services:
1) Upon the recommendation of Director M. Sjostrom (Area "A") -- the Board gave 1st and 2nd readings to Quesnel Fringe Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5329, 2021 and Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5330, 2021 for property at 2099 Feldspar Avenue
2) Upon the recommendation of Director B. Bachmeier (Area "B") -- the Board approved DVP #28-2021 for property at 2622 Norwood Road
3) Upon the recommendation of Director A. Richmond (Area "G") -- the Board deferred up to 90 days consideration of a resolution for concurrence for a Rogers Cell Tower at 3252/3258 Hinsche Rd
CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Director Forseth (Area 'D')
Community Services:
1) The Board received a report of the Deputy CAO reporting the results of the North Cariboo Arts and Recreation Centre Pool Upgrade Assent Vote conducted on June 19, 2021 - more info here
2) The Board received a report from the Manager of Community Services regarding a funding request for $42,000 from the 100 Mile Nordics Ski Society to support the purchase of a trail groomer and that the South Cariboo Recreation function financial plan be amended to provide the funding and that the planned transfer to capital reserves be reduced as necessary to accommodate the allocation
3) The Board received a report from the Manager of Community Services regarding a proposal from the Forest Grove Branch 261 of the Royal Canadian Legion to purchase an upright freezer and, if possible, complete any other related, minor services at the Forest Grove Legion Hall and that up to $7,000 for the project be approved from the 2021 Community Hall Improvements envelope of the Community Works Fund.
CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Director Forseth (Area "D")
4) The Board received a report from the Regional Economic Development Officer regarding the development of regional economic development web pages and the accompanying marketing plan
Finance:
1) The Board received/ratified the Monthly Expenditures Board Summary Report and Mastercard Summary Report for the month of June 2021, in the amount of $2,620,717.56
2) The Board authorized releasing the $10,000 held in trust from the Area "E" Grant in Assistance Fund for improvements to the community hall/kitchen at Chimney Lake
3) The Board received a report of the CFO regarding merging the Alexis Creek Water Service with the Central Alexis Creek Water Service. The Board then approved the merger of the two services and that a bylaw amending the boundary of Alexis Creek Water Service to include those parcels currently served by the Central Alexis Creek Water Service be brought forward at a future meeting for consideration of 1st, 2nd and 3rd Readings
4) Upon the recommendation of Director M. LeBourdais (Area "F") -- the Board approved $1,000 from the Area "F" Grant for Assistance fund to install a Forest Fire Danger Rating sign in Horsefly....
Administration:
1) The Board received a report from the Deputy CAO regarding a request to support the Let’s Ride Campaign by submitting a resolution to UBCM, lobbying the government to fund and make province-wide inter-community public transit a priority
2) The Board received the Consent Calendar as of July 9th, 2021
Committee or Commission Minutes/Recommendations:
1) The Board received meeting minutes from CRD Committees or Commissions, as follows:
a) Committee of the Whole - June 17th, 2021
b) Central Cariboo Rural Caucus - June 23rd, 2021
c) Central Cariboo Joint Committee - June 23rd, 2021
2) The Board endorsed recommendations from the above-noted meetings, as follows:
a) Committee of the Whole
* COVID-19 Safe Restart Funds (2nd Allocation for Business Continuity Planning, Community Emergency Preparedness, Community Support, Ec Dev Supports ) -- view here
* COVID-19 Safe Restart Funds (2nd Allocation for Central Cariboo Mental Health of $105,000)
CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Directors B. Bachmeier and S. Forseth (Areas B & D)
b) Central Cariboo Joint Committee
* Esler Recreation Advisory Commission Recommendations from their May 27, 2021 meeting
Corporate Bylaws:
1) The Board gave 1st, 2nd and 3rd Readings to Lac La Hache Water Service Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 5334, 2021
2) The Board gave 1st, 2nd, 3rd Readings and Adoption to Cariboo Regional District Directors’ Remuneration and Expenses Bylaw No. 5333, 2021
CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Director S. Forseth (Area "D")
Meeting recessed at 11:23am
Meeting resumed at 11:30am
CAO MacLean reported to the Board on current and ongoing Emergency Operation Centre Activities
A Question/Answer period ensued...
The Chair thanked the CAO for his information....
Directors' reported on their activities in their respective Electoral Area or Municipality
Directors' Sjostrom/Bachmeier requested changes to membership of the Area 'B' Advisory Planning Commission and the Kersley Recreation Commission and the Board unanimously concurred in the requested changes
Meeting recessed at 12:25pm
Meeting resumed at 1pm
Delegation at 1pm:
A representative from Esk'etemc (Alkali Lake) First Nation appeared before the Board, via teleconference, to discuss their upcoming "Spirit Walk" in late July/early August
A Question/Answer period ensued
The Chair thanked the delegation for their time/information
The Board then resumed consideration of the following motion:
That remaining COVID-19 Safe Restart Funds (roughly $36,000) be used to support reconciliation efforts in the Region and $10,000 be contributed towards the Spirit Walk in late July and Board Policy be waived as this is being considered on the same day as a delegation presented to the Board
The Board then adjourned at 1:43pm
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