Meeting called to order at 9:52am
The Chair recognized that the meeting was taking place on traditional Northern Shuswap territory and welcomed Alternate Directors' Roodenburg and Pinkney to today's meeting
Meeting Agenda adopted
Minutes of the Board meeting held November 19th, 2021 were received/adopted
Delegations Memorandum of Business was received
Business:
1) After a Public Hearing -- the Board gave 3rd Reading to South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5340, 2021 (Area L/7109 Lakes Blvd.)
2) After a Public Hearing -- the Board gave 3rd Reading to Central Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5343, 2021 (Area F/Likely Rd)
3) The Board approved Temporary Permit #51-2021 with conditions (listed here) [Area A-1265 Sam Toy Avenue]
4) The Board received the Provincial Agriculture Land Commission "Decisions' Report" as of December 1st, 2021
5) The Board received a request to connect to the Gateway Water System for property at 5447 Kennedy Road, authorized the same and requested that the Gateway Water System boundaries be expanded to include the parcel at 5447 Kennedy Road and that the necessary agreements be entered into with the property owner
Director G. Kirby (Area "J") declared a conflict of interest on the next item and left the Boardroom at 10:13am
6) The Board authorized $23,000 from the Rural Feasibility Reserve Fund to undertake an initial analysis of establishing a potable water supply at Tatla Lake
Director Kirby re-entered the Boardroom at 10:28am
7) The Board authorized $19,000 of Community Works Funding with the Quesnel and District Heritage Association to perform lighting and washroom upgrades at the Quesnel and District Antique Machinery Park and the necessary contribution agreement be entered into with the Association
8) The Board authorized $12,000 of Community Works Funding with the Roe Lake & District Recreation Commission to perform a lighting upgrade at the Interlakes Community Hall and the necessary contribution agreement be entered into with the Commission
9) The Board received/ratified the Monthly Expenditures Board Summary Report and Mastercard Summary Report for the month of November 2021, in the amount of $2,085,366.61
10) The Board appointed the following individuals -- Christa Pooley, Brianna van de Wijngaard, Bill Hadden, Megan Flatt, David Zirnhelt, and Laurel-Anne Gordon for a term expiring December 31, 2023; and Reanne Sanford, Martin Rossmann, Robin Hunt, Tim Lofstrom, Lynda Atkinson, and Barbara Schellenberg for a term expiring December 31, 2022 -- to the Regional District's Agricultural Development Advisory Committee
Resolved -- That Director Massier be appointed as the CRD Board Liaison to the Committee
CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Director Forseth (Area "D")
11) The Board received the Consent Calendar as of December 10th, 2021
12) The Board received minutes of Committee/Commission Meetings, as follows:
* South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held November 8, 2021
* South Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held November 8, 2021
* North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee meeting, held November 9, 2021
* Committee of the Whole meeting, held November 18, 2021
* Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held November 24, 2021
* Solid Waste Management Committee meeting, held November 26, 2021
14) The Board endorsed recommendations from the above-listed Committee meetings, as follows:
a) South Cariboo Joint Committee - Nov 8th mtg: Part 1
i) 2022 Grant for Assistance Applications
b) South Cariboo Joint Committee - Nov 8th mtg: Part 2
i) 2022 Grant for Assistance Applications (continued) -- 100 Mile House Flying Club - $1,000 from Electoral Area G (waive policy - late); Lac La Hache Community Association - Up to $6,500 from Electoral Area G (waive policy - no report received for last grant) and PSO Dry Grad Committee - $500 from Electoral Area G, $500 from Electoral Area H, and $500 from Electoral Area L, for a total of $1,500 (waive policy - late and incomplete)
CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Director S. Forseth (Area "D")
Delegation:
Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation CEO Dan Buffett (via teleconference) and Forest Enhancement Society of BC Executive Director Steve Kozuki appeared before the Board to provide information on funded conservation projects in the region, talk about ideal outcomes and current project milestones.
After their presentation - a Question/Answer period ensued
The Chair thanked the delegation for their time/information...
Meeting recessed at 11:27am to CCRHD Board
Meeting resumed at 12:40pm
Business, cont:
Committee/Commission Minutes/Recommendations, cont.
Resolved - That the Lone Butte Historical Society GFA be referred back to South Cariboo Rural Caucus
c) North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee meeting, held November 9, 2021
* Request for Support - Jr. B Hockey Team
* NDIT Grant Application - Parkland Trails
* COVID-19 Safe Restart Funding for 2022
d) Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held November 24, 2021
* 2022 Grant for Assistance Applications
e) Solid Waste Management Committee meeting, held November 26, 2021
* Progress Report on the Solid Waste Management Plan Update
15) The Board gave 1st, 2nd, 3rd Reading and Adoption to Cariboo Regional District 2021 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5319(1), 2021
16) The Board adopted Lac La Hache Fire Protection Service Area Expansion Bylaw No. 5351, 2021
17) The Board approved recommendations of Chair Wagner for Appointments to Outside Organizations for 2022
CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Director S. Forseth (Area "D")
The Board received the Chair's Report as of December 10th, 2021
Directors' reported on their recent activities in their Electoral Area or Municipality and the Board approved appointments or rescind appointments to Committees/Commissions in Areas "A", "B", "E" and "J"
At 2:13pm -- the Board held a Closed (In-Camera) Board Session as per Section 90(1c - labour and i - legal advice) of the Community Charter
At 3:45pm -- the Board resumed its' Open Meeting
The Board adjourned at 3:49pm
2 comments:
Director S.Forseth was recorded as Contrary to the Motion in two instances where funding or expenses were involved. Would the director be willing to provide some clarity as to the reason for these objections.ie contrary to policy,etc. Thanks for allowing us to comment.TBarr
Hi Tom:
Let me address those items where I voted in the contrary (opposed)
Item #10 -- I've had a disagreement about internal governance including a small number of Cariboo RD Directors' (4) holding a vast majority of external appointments as well as internal appointments. Not the first time and likely not the last
Item #14(b)(i) [South Cariboo Grants for Assistance in 2022] -- these were ones that were contrary to Cariboo RD Grants for Assistance policy (application deadline of September 30th and NO late applications accepted) and I don't personally believe that they should have been considered... however the majority ruled so they will go forward...
Item #17 -- as referenced in Item #10, since elected in 2014, I have had issues with the Board Chair (past + present) about internal governance but we have "agreed to disagree" so my own tool available to show my discontent is to vote against Chair Wagner's recommendations'... and then we move forward....
I hope that is of some assistance ....
Steve
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