Friday, October 1, 2021

Cariboo RD Board Highlights - Oct 1st mtg

Present in the CRD Boardroom in Williams Lake -- Chair Wagner, Directors Sjostrom, Bachmeier, Forseth, Richmond, Glassford, Kirby, Macdonald, Fourchalk, Cobb and Campsall
 
Present via teleconference -- Directors Massier, Delainey, LeBourdais and Simpson

Meeting called to order at 9:45am

Revised Meeting Agenda adopted and Minutes of the Board Meeting held September 10th, 2021 were received/adopted

Delegation MOB was received

Business:

1) At the request of Director W. Macdonald (Area "L") -- Planning Bylaws #5341 and #5342 regarding property on Brown Rd were given first reading and second reading and be subject to completion of a public information at the expense of the applicant and that adoption be subject to:

* Adoption of the Interlakes Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5341, 2021. 

* The applicant offering to enter into and entering into a covenant to ensure compliance with the CRD Shoreland Management Policy with respect to sewage disposal system and riparian protection and that the covenant address buffer requirements around wetlands as specified in the riparian assessment; 

* The applicant offering to enter into and entering into a covenant to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Agricultural Policy with respect to fencing, buffering and cattleguards; 

* A geotechnical hazard assessment identifying slope conditions and hazardous areas unsuitable for building

2) At the request of Director Forseth (Area "D") -- the Board agreed to defer for up to 60 days consideration of 1st/2nd Readings of Central Cariboo Rural Land Use Bylaw #5338, 2021 (across from Lynes Creek Rd - Deep Creek area) to allow the Area "D" Advisory Planning Commission to complete their review of this application 

3) At the request of Director W. Macdonald (Area "L") -- the Board gave 1st/2nd Readings to 
South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5340, 2021 for property at 7109 Lakes Blvd

4) Following a Public Hearing -- the Board gave 3rd Reading to Interlakes Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5317, 2021 and South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5318, 2021 (Area "L"/8410 Wilson Lake Rd)

5) At the request of Director M. Sjostrom (Area "A") -- consideration of DVP #12-2021 was deferred for another six months for the neighbouring property owner's probate to complete

6) The Board passed a concur resolution to support a TELUS Cell Tower proposal at  6235 Green Lake North Road, Watch Lake 

7) The Board agreed to continue the Fire Smart program, allowing free disposal of wood waste generated by removal of woody fuels from properties for the remainder of 2021, and extend to 2022

8) The Board supported 2 NDIT Applications as follows:

a) Williams Lake Cross Country Ski Club’s application to Northern Development Initiative Trust’s Recreation Infrastructure stream for $300,000 to build a Lodge 

b) Big Lake Community Association’s application to Northern Development Initiative Trust’s Community Places stream for $30,000 to improve Big Lake Ranch Heritage Site

9) The Board agreed to take no further action on the Museum of the Cariboo-Chilcotin request for a Letter of Support to access a Federal Grant without background details.  

10) The Board considered a proposal from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 261 Forest Grove for a permissive tax exemption

At the request of the CAO -- the Board resolved to proceed into a Closed Meeting at 10:46am

The Board resumed its' open meeting at 10:52am

At the request of Chair Wagner - the Board agreed to the request and directed Staff to bring forward the necessary Bylaw at the next meeting of the Board for consideration of 3 Readings/Adoption

CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Director S. Forseth (Area "D") 

11) The Board received the draft 2022 Meeting Schedule.  It will be brought forward at the Oct 22nd Board meeting for consideration of endorsement

12) The Board reviewed a report from the Deputy CAO regarding a review of the Board's Procedure Bylaw and provided feedback to Staff.  The matter will return to the Board at a future meeting

Board recessed for lunch at 11:50am
Board resumed at 12:30pm

13) The Board endorsed a proposed Terms of Reference for the Connectivity Select Committee 

14) The Board received a report from the Manager of Communications concerning a review of existing communications and corporate brand policies to ensure they are up-to-date and in alignment with the CRD’s overall communications strategy

15) The Board received the Consent Calendar as of October 1st, 2021

Resolved - That the Cariboo Regional District issue a Statement in support of healthcare workers and encouraging people to get the COVID-19 Vaccine 

CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Directors Delainey, Richmond, Glassford, Cobb (Areas E,G,I and City of Williams Lake) 

16) The Board received minutes from CRD Committees or Commissions, as follows:

* Committee of the Whole Meeting - September 9, 2021 
* South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus Meeting - September 16, 2021 
* South Cariboo Joint Committee Meeting - September 16, 2021 
* North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus Meeting - September 21, 2021 
* Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus Meeting - September 22, 2021 
* Central Cariboo Joint Committee Meeting - September 22, 2021

17) The Board endorsed recommendations from the above-noted meetings, as follows:

a) Committee of the Whole - Sept 9th mtg:

* Review of the Cariboo Regional District Emergency Program and Services

* Proposed Establishment of a Regional Economic Development Function

CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Director Richmond (Area "G")

b) Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus Meeting - Sept 22nd

* Horsefly Visitor Information Centre Roof Repair Emergency One Time Contribution of $5,000 from Central Cariboo-Chilcotin Economic Development

c) Central Cariboo Joint Committee Meeting - September 22nd 

* Performances in the Park Agreement Extension - Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society

* Highway 20 Direct Road Access to the Esler Sports Complex - Crown Land Tenure

CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Director S. Forseth (Area "D")

18) The Board gave the following readings to Corporate Bylaws

a) Alexis Creek Water Services Merge Bylaw No. 5348, 2021 - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Readings only

b) Miocene Fire Protection Service Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 5349, 2021 - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Readings only

c)  Quesnel-Hixon Subdivision Erosion Protection Works Service Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 5346, 2021 - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Readings and Adoption

19) At the request of Director A. Delainey (Area "E") -- the Board approved up to $130 from the Area "E" Director Initiative Fund to permit Director Delainey to attend the NCLGA Solid Waste Forum on Oct 12th/13th, 2021

CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Director S. Forseth (Area "D")

20 At the request of Director J. Massier (Area "C") -- the Board approved forwarding a letter to the Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, on behalf of residents and visitors to Bowron Lake, supporting the re-establishment of the Bowron Lake to Purden Lake (Highway 16) connector road

The Board received the Chair's report, as of Sept 30th, 2021

Directors' reported on their recent activities in their Electoral Area/Municipality

The Board adjourned at 2:30pm

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