Present: Vice Chair J. Massier; Directors Sjostrom, Forseth, Neufeld, LeBourdais, Richmond, Glassford, Pare, Anderson, De Vries, Coleman, Paull, Rathor, Pinkney and Area "H" Alternate Director Chris Cummings
Meeting called to order at 9:45am
The Vice-Chair recognized that the meeting was taking place on the traditional, unceded territory of Williams Lake First Nation within Secwepemculecw and welcomed Alternate Director Chris Cummings from Electoral Area "H" to today's Board meeting and read out a statement in relation to the upcoming National Day of Truth and Reconciliation to be held on Saturday, September 30th
The Vice-Chair also acknowledged the passing of former Electoral Area "D" Director Sue Zacharias who served on the Cariboo Regional District Board of Directors' from 2005-2008 and then again for the City of Williams Lake from 2009-2012
Meeting Agenda adopted
Minutes of the Cariboo RD Board meeting held September 8th, 2023 were received/adopted
The Board received the "Delegations Memorandum of Business" as of September 8th, 2023
Business:
1) Development Services
a) The Board adopted Interlakes Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5371, 2022 and South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5372, 2022 (Area L/8117 Bridge Lake North Road)
b) The Board agreed to forward the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission application for subdivision, pertaining to District Lot 8853, Cariboo District, Except Plans 29337, PGP37533, PGP37933, PGP39646, PGP41981 and BCP8399 for property on Mile 168 Road in Electoral Area "D"
2) Emergency Programs
a) The Board authorized Staff to proceed with an FireSmart application of up to $312,700 under the 2023 UBCM CRI FireSmart Community Funding and Supports Stream
3) Finance
a) The Board authorized a request from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 261 Forest Grove for a permissive tax exemption and Staff were directed to prepare the necessary bylaw
CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Directors Forseth, Pinkney (Area D, 100 Mile House)
b) The Board authorized Year Round Grant for Assistance applications, as follows:
a) Miocene Community Hall -- $1,000 from Area "F"
b) 100 Mile Repair Cafe -- $1,000 divided equally from Areas G,H,L
4) Administration
a) The Board received a DRAFT 2024 Board Calendar for discussion and was subsequently approved
b) The Board received the Consent Calendar as of September 28th, 2023
RESOLVED -- That the topic of SD27 Bursaries' be referred to a future Committee of the Whole meeting
c) The Board received the Committee/Commission Meeting Minutes Consent Calendar as of September 28th, 2023
d) The Board endorsed recommendations of Committees' or Commissions',. as follows:
i) South Cariboo Joint Committee - September 11th meeting
* That the memo from R. Scott, dated September 7, 2023, regarding the Outdoor Rink Cost Estimate be received. Further, that the project be included in the 2024 South Cariboo Recreation Business Plan for the design, cost estimate and potential construction to be located in the South Cariboo Recreation Centre overflow parking area.
ii) Committee of the Whole - September 7th meeting
* That up to $30,000 of the Growing Communities Funds be allocated for repairs to the Welcome to the Cariboo Regional District sign north of Quesnel.
* That $175,000 of the Growing Communities Funds be allocated to IT Enhancements and $150,000 of the Growing Communities Funds be allocated to Asset Management Software.
* That $350,000 of the Growing Communities Funds be allocated to Administrative support.
CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Director Forseth (Area "D")
* That staff bring forward a report regarding video conference options for the Cariboo Regional District Board room for consideration during 2024 budget discussions
5) Directors' Items
a) At the request of Directors' Forseth, Neufeld and Anderson (Areas D,E,K) -- the Board authorized use of Electoral Area Director Initiative Funds to attend the CCCTA Summit that is taking place in Williams Lake from November 15-17, 2023 as well as purchase of the "Prospector” sponsorship package with funding to be allocated from the Central Cariboo-Chilcotin Economic Development Function
The Board received the activity report of Chair Wagner
Directors' provided verbal reports on their recent activities
At 11:20am -- the meeting recessed
At 11:30am - the meeting resumed
Closed Board Session:
At 11:30am -- the Board recessed to hold a Closed Board Session as per Section 92 and 90(1a,e,l - appointment, land and strategic planning) of the Community Charter
At 11:40am -- the Board resumed its Open Meeting
The Board adjourned at 11:40am
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