Quesnel City Council meets today/Dec 30th, 2025

Today (December 30, 2025) at 10:00am in Quesnel Council Chambers (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant Street) -- Quesnel City Council will hold a rare Christmas Break Special Meeting to consider a Temporary Use Permit for a 3 year term - Emergency Shelter at 395 Elliot Street as well as considering to adopt City of Quesnel (New) Zoning Bylaw 1980, 2025

Full Meeting Agenda here

Kamloops Council does NOT require or need a change in its CAO/Chief Administrative Officer

Editorial: 

Last week – Richard Wilbur of Kamloops Critic, a Kamloops-based website that writes on governance issues in relation to Kamloops City Council, wrote that, in his opinion, that the office of Kamloops’ Chief Administrative Officer should be “reset” by way of a change in that office, in light of the well covered governance challenges on Kamloops Council since the beginning of this term on November 1, 2022 – you can read his editorial at https://kamloopscritic.ca/post/2025/kamloops-cao-reset-city-hall/

Mr. Wilbur correctly stated that: 

Calls to replace a (local government’s) Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) should never be made lightly. In a well-functioning (local government), such decisions are not driven by ideology, personal conflict, or political gamesmanship. They are driven by governance.

As he states above – calls to change the occupant of CAO at a local government in BC should not done lightly but with great and extreme care including receiving of significant legal advice as it would be one of the biggest (if not the biggest) decision a BC Local Government and its' elected officials would make in its’ term of elected office

He is also correct when identifying the role of the Chief Administrative Officer (and by extension, his or her staff) as: 

• Provide fearless, neutral, non-partisan advice to Kamloops City Council 

• Ensure procedural fairness and transparency (to Kamloops Council in presenting all the facts for its’ consideration) 

• Implement Council direction faithfully, fully (and loyally to the current elected Kamloops City Council and NOT a future one)

• Protect public trust in civic processes

• Maintain a strict separation between administration and political outcomes

In a term of local government in British Columbia -- There are many opportunities to expand the knowledge of local government at the political level including two individuals who are significantly sought after for educating elected officials who include George Cuff and Linda Adams.  I have included their past presentations at BC’s Local Government Leadership Academy: 

1) George Cuff -- https://lgla.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/George-Cuff-LGLA2014.pdf

2) Linda Adams -- https://lgla.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2016-LGLA-Elected-Staff-Relations-Adams-Horth.pdf

While I don't agree nor share in the conclusions’ of Mr. Wilbur in relation to changing the occupant in the office of the CAO in the City of Kamloops, I can appreciate and respect some of his analysis - I can concur that there is definitely a governance challenge in Kamloops which has been well notarized by many local media reports and the recent report of former Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun – both within Kamloops City Council itself as well as between some members of the public and the full Kamloops City Council (Mayor + 8 Councillors’) which ultimately will be resolved when the voters of Kamloops enter the polling booth on October 17, 2026 to elect a new Kamloops Mayor and 8 Kamloops City Councillors for a new 4 year term from 2026-2030

After this date, I would suggest that would be the opportunity for the new 2026-2030 Kamloops City Council to build a refreshed and strengthened relationship between them and their chief administrative officer which will be informed by best practices in BC Local Government as well as forthcoming updated provincial legislation in relation to strengthened Codes of Conducts for local elected officials, which is currently anticipated to be tabled in the Spring 2026 session of the BC Legislature (also applicable to other BC Local Governments', whether Municipal Councils' or Regional District Boards')

But now is NOT the time to change the current occupant of CAO for the City of Kamloops, with less than ten months to go before the October 17, 2026 City of Kamloops Local General Elections (Mayor, Councillors and School Trustees)

Note: This editorial is my personal opinion and is not connected to my elected role as Cariboo Regional District Electoral Area “D” Director

Cariboo RD Area "D" Director's 2025 Annual Report

For the Cariboo RD Area "D" unincorporated communities of: 

* Soda Creek Road (past the City of Williams Lake municipal boundaries) 

* Mile 168 Road/Commodore Heights

* Fox Mountain 

* Pine Valley 

* Wildwood 

* Deep Creek 

* Tyee Lake 

* Soda Creek Valley 

* McLeese Lake/Duckworth Lake/Cuisson Lake/Rimrock Lake

* Macalister 

* Marguerite 

As well as Xat'sull First Nation (Deep Creek/Soda Creek Reserves) 

Please find below a link to my Cariboo RD Area "D" Director's Report for 2025... 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sVbxPzsxP5eVJWGN3kS7Wd5RcCVulGf1/view?usp=drive_link 

Should you have questions, comments or concerns about the report -- you can: 

1) Leave a comment here

2) Give me a call at 250-267-6725

3) Send me an email at sforseth@cariboord.ca 

Yours in service, 

Steve Forseth

Director - Electoral Area ‘D’ (Commodore Heights-McLeese Lake-Marguerite) 

Cariboo Regional District

Cariboo RD Board Appoints Coralee Oakes as Director for Electoral Area A

Courtesy of the Cariboo Regional District:

At a special Cariboo Regional District Board meeting on December 19, 2025, the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) Board voted to appoint Coralee Oakes as Director for CRD Electoral Area A. This appointment was necessary under BC's Local Government Act under Section 201. Previous CRD Area "A" Alternate Director Charlotte Kurta is unable to continue in this role that she has held since the fall, following the passing of long-time CRD Area "A" Director Mary Sjostrom.

Coralee Oakes who is a lifelong resident of the Cariboo will hold this position until the upcoming By-election is held in February 21st, 2026. Her family moved to the Cariboo in 1933 with other family members moving to Area "A" in the 1940’s. She served on Quesnel City Council for 6 years and later served as the MLA for Cariboo North for 11 years (4 of those years as a Cabinet Minister).

She had the privilege of working closely with Area A elected representatives Ted Armstrong and later Mary Sjostrom on numerous projects over the years. “Mary was a dear friend and mentor. She taught me how to be a strong constituent-based leader. I feel a strong sense of sorrow stepping briefly into this position but want to honour Mary by supporting the many projects she was working on for the residents she represented,” said CRD Area "A" Director Coralee Oakes.

General Voting for the By-Election will take place on February 21st, 2026. The nomination period opens Tuesday, January 6, 2026, and closes on January 16, 2026.

Visit https://www.cariboord.ca/regional-government/elections-and-voting/area-a-by-election/ if individuals are interested in running for office.  They can review the Nomination Package, which includes eligibility requirements, key dates, and instructions for submitting nomination papers. 

The Cariboo Regional District remains committed to strong leadership and continued service to the community of Electoral Area "A" during this period of transition.

Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments/Boards of Education on 2025 Christmas Break!

During the period of December 22, 2025 to January 4, 2026: 

Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments or Boards of Education are off on Christmas Break except for Quesnel City Council which will hold a rare Christmas Period Special Meeting on Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 to consider a Temporary Use Permit for an Emergency Shelter at 395 Elliot Street - full background on this item here

The Agenda for the special Quesnel Council Meeting should be available by end of day on December 26, 2025... 

Williams Lake City Council adopts new Official Community Plan

Courtesy of the City of Williams Lake:

The City of Williams Lake is excited to announce that it has formally adopted the 2025-2050 Official Community Plan (OCP), marking a significant milestone in shaping the community’s long-term growth, development and livability.

The OCP’s completion follows months of technical work, policy development and extensive public engagement. Together, the OCP and Zoning Bylaws establish a comprehensive planning framework that will guide land use, housing, transportation, environmental stewardship, economic development and community well-being over the next 25 years.

“The Official Community Plan is a community-driven document that reflects the values, priorities and vision of Williams Lake residents,” said Williams Lake Mayor Surinderpal Rathor. “(Williams Lake) Council is proud to adopt a plan that balances growth with sustainability, supports housing diversity and provides clarity for residents, developers and staff as our community continues to evolve.”

The updated OCP replaces the previous plan and reflects current provincial legislation, best practices in community planning and local priorities identified through engagement with residents, stakeholders, First Nations and partner organizations. Key themes include housing choice and affordability, complete and connected neighbourhoods, active transportation, climate resilience, reconciliation and economic opportunity.

Once the new Zoning Bylaw is adopted following Ministry of Transportation and Transit approval, it will align the City’s zoning regulations with the vision and policies set out in the OCP. The bylaw modernizes zoning regulations, improves clarity and consistency and supports a broader range of housing and land uses, while maintaining neighbourhood character.

“This is an important step toward implementing the community’s long-term vision,” said City of Williams Lake Manager of Economic Development Beth Veenkamp. “With the updated OCP, the City has a strong foundation to guide decision-making and respond to future opportunities and challenges.”

The City thanks community members who participated throughout the planning process by attending open houses, completing surveys, providing written submissions and speaking at the public hearing.

The 2025–2050 Official Community Plan is now in effect and are available to view on the City of Williams Lake website at https://www.williamslake.ca/310/Official-Community-Plan-2025-2050. The updated Zoning Bylaw has received three readings and will be considered for adoption early in the new year, following receipt of the required Ministry of Transportation and Transit approval.

TNRD informed BC Assessment Proposed Valuation Changes for Pipelines Will Not Proceed

Courtesy of the Thompson Nicola Regional District:

Editor's Note: the Cariboo Regional District received similar news on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has been informed that, after further consideration, BC Assessment decided to not proceed with previously-planned changes to the valuation of “Gathering and Transmission Pipelines” for 2026.

BC Local Governments' were informed in September of the proposed change to how BC Assessment values pipelines. After being notified of this proposed change, TNRD Finance staff proactively prepared preliminary and detailed information for the TNRD Board on the significant negative impacts these changes would cause for taxpaying residents in many areas. After receiving this information, the (TNRD) Board advocated to BC Premier David Eby, the BC Ministry of Finance, and BC Assessment for this change to be postponed.

The proposed change by BC Assessment would have decreased pipeline tax values by between 23-30% next year, which would have shifted a significant amount of annual TNRD property taxes from pipeline companies onto residential and business properties. Today, BC Assessment provided notice that pipeline tax values within TNRD boundaries will instead be increasing by approximately 7% in 2026.

“The announcement that the regulated rates valuation model for pipelines will not change for the upcoming 2026 Assessment Roll Year is very good news for the many regional districts and municipalities that were dealing with the impacts of the proposed changes,” said TNRD Board Chair Barbara Roden. “It’s especially good news for other property classes – particularly residential and business – which would have had to shoulder the burden of the proposed changes. The TNRD would have seen residents and businesses have to make up $1 million in lost pipeline revenue through increased taxation if the change had gone through.

“The TNRD was one of the first BC Local Governments to realize the implications of the proposed changes, and has been leading the way in advocating for these changes to be postponed. We are grateful that our suggestions have been listened to, and thank BC Assessment and the Province of BC for this decision. We look forward to working with BC Assessment and the Province to ensure that any future changes are done with fairness and transparency.”

Cariboo RD Board to hold Special Meeting on Friday, December 19th, 2025

On Friday, December 19th, 2025 at 9:45am -- the Cariboo Regional District Board of Directors' will be holding a Special Open Board Meeting in order to proceed into a Closed Board Meeting, as per Sections 92 + 90(1a - appointment) of the Community Charter

Meeting Agenda: https://pub-crd.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5f1356fc-4ab7-4b8c-9757-ff54eab12f96&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

Intersection of First Street and Birch Avenue Safety Improvements

Courtesy of the District of 100 Mile House:

100 Mile House Mayor and Council are aware of recent concerns expressed by residents regarding the improvements at the First Street and Birch Avenue intersection. 

The purpose of this update is to provide clear information on why the work was completed and what outcomes it is expected to achieve.

The intersection was modified as multiple incidents had occurred at this location, including a devastating fatality in 2019. The following improvements were completed based on recommendations provided by a Traffic Engineer:

• Reducing the number of turning lanes
• Modifying crosswalks and addition of markers
• Improving sightlines for drivers and pedestrians

The current improvements slow traffic and force vehicles to use the center of the intersection to accommodate turning vs. cutting corners. This provides a safer environment for pedestrians; reduces the amount of time they are vulnerable and allows pedestrians and drivers to have improved sightlines to one another. With the reduction in turning lanes additional parking was added to the downtown area.

The project was fully funded by a grant offered by Vision Zero BC, a program prioritizing road safety. As additional funding becomes available the District will continue to upgrade improvements.

The District of 100 Mile is committed to improving pedestrian safety within the community. We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding. Drivers are encouraged to slow down, be cautious of pedestrians and other vehicles when approaching the intersection, take note of the new lane configurations (see attachment) and markings to navigate the intersection safely.

Thank you for your cooperation. 
Maureen Pinkney, Mayor
On behalf of District of 100 Mile House Council

For further information, contact: 
Tammy Boulanger
Chief Administrative Officer 250-395-2434
tboulanger@100milehouse.com

WL Council Highlights - December 16, 2025 mtg

Present: 

Mayor Rathor; Councillors S. Boehm, J. Flaspohler, S. Nelson (via Zoom) and M. Moses

Meeting called to order at 6:00pm

The Mayor recognized that the meeting was taking place on the traditional unceded territory of Williams Lake First Nation within Secwepemculecw and welcomed Cariboo RD Area "D" Director Steve Forseth to tonight's Williams Lake City Council meeting

Meeting Agenda adopted - click here (Public Hearing) and here (Regular Council) 

Meeting Video here

Minutes of the previous Council meeting were received/adopted

Part 1 - Public Hearing:

The Corporate Officer read out the purpose/intent of both City of Williams Lake Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2429, 2025 as well as City of Williams Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 2430, 2025 as well as advised Council on all written public comments received to date

Mayor Rathor provided 3 opportunities for individuals to address Council on Bylaws #2429 and 2430 - 1 member of the public provided input to Council 

Resolved: 

THAT City of Williams Lake Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2429, 2025 as well as City of Williams Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 2430, 2025 be referred to the Regular Meeting of Council for consideration of 3rd Reading

Public Hearing adjourned at 6:17pm

Council meeting commenced at 6:18pm

Part 2 - Regular Council Meeting:

1) Following a Public Hearing held earlier this evening -- Council gave 3rd Reading/Adoption to City of Williams Lake Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2429, 2025 while Council gave 3rd Reading to City of Williams Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 2430, 2025 and referred the Bylaw to the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit for approval, as per Section 52 of BC's Transportation Act

2) Council received for information the accounts payable computer cheque and EFT listings dated November 27, December 4 and 11, 2025 

3) Council received a report of the Planner dated December 9, 2025 regarding an update on the costs and location options for the proposed bike lock stations, as suggested by the Cariboo Climate Circle and agreed to proceed with Option # 2 with a review to occur mid-2026 [purchase and install priority bike racks at the 19 locations identified by the Cariboo Climate Circle at a cost of $11,982.20 and to restart the Bike Rack Sponsorship Program]

4) Council authorized entering into the first renewal option term for the existing License of Occupation Agreement with Platform Properties Ltd. for an off-site sign on the boulevard of Pioneer Drive for the Prosperity Ridge Commercial Park for a further five-year term effective January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, with all costs of the execution and registration of the renewal agreements be the responsibility of Platform Properties Ltd.  Council also delegated authority to the Director of Planning & Development to consider and give approval for the seven remaining options for extensions, on the same terms and conditions

5) Council reviewed the parking management options outlined in the report of the Senior Bylaw Officer and directed Staff on proceed with Option # 1 (Maintain Status Quo with Enhanced Enforcement (Add Towing for Egregious Violations) and directed Staff to develop the necessary signage plans, enforcement strategies, and communication materials required to implement Option #1

6) Council approved an application to the British Columbia Air Access Program for a total project value amount of $136,000 for upgrades to the fuel system components at the Williams Lake Regional Airport for the purpose of providing fuel to aircraft; and further, that Council approve the municipal funding contribution for this project in the amount of $34,000 (25% of project costs) from Airport Reserves

7) Council endorsed NDIT/Northern Development Initiatives Trust applications, as follows:

* Economic Development Capacity Building Program

* Local Government Internship Program

8) Council received a report from the Chief Financial Officer regarding a summary of the 2025 public budget information and consultation session held December 9, 2025 in the City Hall lobby 

9) Council gave early budget approval to initiate the new projects recommended by staff prior to the approval of the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw, and commit that these new projects, along with taxation, reserve usage or other funding measures required to fund the projects, would be approved in the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw

10) Council received for information a report of the Manager of Administrative Services outlining a summary of the fourth quarter (to date) 2025 estimated costs downloaded by senior levels of government and that the report be included in Council's UBCM materials, for advocacy purposes

11) Council endorsed recommendations from a previous meeting of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee, as follows:

a) 2026 Community Grant Program Award Recommendations

Cariboo Chilcotin Gymnastics Association - $5,000

Cariboo Chilcotin Youth Fiddle Society - $2,000

Cariboo Piecemakers Quilting Club - $2,000

Cariboo Potters Guild - $325

Downtown Williams Lake BIA - $10,000

Foundry Cariboo Chilcotin (Cariboo Chilcotin Child Development Association) - $750

KidSport Williams Lake - $1,825

Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin Society - $2,500

Station House Studio & Gallery Society - $2,000

The Salvation Army Williams Lake Corps - $2,850

Williams Lake Blue Fins Swim Club - $5,000

Williams Lake Dirt Riders Association - $2,000

Williams Lake Kitty Spay - $500

Williams Lake Royal Purple - $250

Williams Lake Speed Skating Association - $2,000

Williams Lake Stampeders Senior Men’s Hockey Club - $3,750

LATE - Cariboo Classic Society - $250

LATE - Williams Lake Trail Riders - $2,000

b) 2026 Central Cariboo Joint Committee Meeting Schedule

January 28, 2026

February 25, 2026

March 25, 2026

April 22, 2026

May 27, 2026

June 24, 2026

September 23, 2026

November 25, 2026

With meetings at 5:30pm either in the Cariboo RD Williams Lake Boardroom (Jan - May) or Rick Hansen Boardroom at Williams Lake City Hall (June, September - November)

12) Council received for information a report of the Deputy Corporate Officer regarding a year-end summary of the City's 2025 Community Grants Program

13) Council ratified an email poll of Council conducted on December 5, 2025 authorizing a letter be sent from the Mayor’s office, on behalf of Council, requesting the Province to reconsider moving forward with Bill M-216 and the new Professional Reliance Act until such time as they have engaged in meaningful consultation with local governments and professional organizations to fully understand and assess the potential impacts to local governments and their residents as well as ratifying an email poll conducted on December 9, 2025, authorizing Council to amend the grant application to the Green Municipal Fund under the Safe and Active School Routes stream for traffic calming along Western Avenue to apply for $125,000 with the City providing $25,000

14) Council received for discussion a report of the Director of Community Services regarding further information on the Williams Lake Daybreak Rotary Club's proposal for a musical playground equipment installation in Kiwanis Park and directed that Option #3 be endorsed as well as Staff engaging Williams Lake Daybreak Rotary Club informed them of Council's decision (Continue with the project as presented, with all 18 pieces to be installed in the central green space area between the spray park and fitness equipment)

CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Councillor J. Flaspohler

15) Council endorsed 1 recommendation from its' previous Committee of the Whole meeting, as follows: 

That pursuant to Committee of Whole Council Report #36-2025, the report of the Director of Community Services dated December 1, 2025 be received and Council support the concept in principle on the opportunity to rename Kiwanis Park, in partnership with the Williams Lake Daybreak Rotary Club, to "Kiwanis-Rotary Park", and Council Policy No. 157 be waived; and further, that Council confirm with both the Kiwanis and Rotary organizations, locally and regionally, in writing that they support this initiative

16) Council received the November 26 and December 1, 2025 minutes of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee meetings' 

17) Council agreed to support Williams Lake Golf & Tennis Club's application to the NDIT Recreation Infrastructure program for funding toward their Forward Tees Development Project

18) Council reported on 2 approved In- Camera Resolutions from its' previous In-Camera Sessions, as follows:

a) “That pursuant to the November 12, 2025 report of the Director of Human Resources, a .30 FTE Disclosure Clerk position be included in the Disclosure Unit established at the Williams Lake RCMP for a one year term that would be dedicated to all civil disclosure as well as assisting with all disclosure to Crown related to the Body Worn Cameras (‘BWC’) which have now been legislated for each uniformed member to wear.” 

b) “That pursuant to the November 12, 2025 report of the Director of Human Resources, a full-time clerk position be established for a one year term at the Williams Lake RCMP that is dedicated to dealing with all disclosure to Crown related to the Body Worn Cameras (‘BWC’) which have now been legislated for each uniformed member to wear.”  

19) Council received the "Council Information Package" as of December 16, 2025 

Members of Council reported on their recent activities 

And then Council adjourned at 8:15pm

Thompson Nicola RD Board Requests BC Assessment Proposed Valuation Changes for Pipelines to be Postponed

Courtesy of the Thompson Nicola Regional District:

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Board of Directors has, for a second time, written an urgent letter to the Ministry of Finance to formally request that proposed changes by BC Assessment to valuation of “Gathering and Transmission Pipelines” be immediately postponed, until such time that local governments have been engaged in a thorough consultation process to ensure fairness and transparency - view the letter here

The latest letter was submitted to the Ministry following a Committee of the Whole meeting on December 12, 2025, where the Board received a detailed report from TNRD staff regarding tax implications as a result of the planned changes to pipeline values by BC Assessment. The Board also sent a letter to the Ministry on October 23, 2025, when preliminary tax impact information was available - click here

During the TNRD staff presentation on December 12, 2025 - the TNRD Board was provided updated figures on expected shifts to taxation. If BC Assessment changes to pipeline values are implemented in 2026 as proposed, there would be a substantial impact to the TNRD and Thompson Regional Hospital District (TRHD) budgets for the foreseeable future, unfairly shifting the tax burden to other property classes.

As proposed, this change by BC Assessment would shift 3.3% of the tax requisition for the 2026 TNRD budget, and would shift 1.7% of the tax requisition for the 2026 TRHD budget. The total amount of property taxes being shifted from pipeline companies to residential and business properties in the TNRD would be approximately $1.3 million each year, beginning in 2026.

“Proposed changes by BC Assessment to the value of pipelines would have substantial negative impacts for TNRD residential and business taxpayers, and consultation with local governments has been severely lacking,” said Barbara Roden, TNRD Board Chair. “Our Board understands that these proposed changes have been under review for many years; however, BC local governments were only informed of the process in September of 2025. The abrupt notice provided by BC Assessment for changes of this magnitude is not sufficient for local governments to reasonably adjust their budgets and ease the anticipated tax burden that this now creates for residents and businesses.”

The TNRD understands that BC Assessment is planning to review valuation of other large-scale utilities, including Railways, and BC Assessment has informed the TNRD that this could increase the value of other properties within the Utilities tax class and offset negative tax impacts for residential ratepayers. Given the apparent imminent plan for BC Assessment to do this wider review, the TNRD asks that the status quo valuation of pipelines remain in effect for at least one additional year, which BC Assessment has had in place since 1986.

School District #27 Board of Education Highlights - December 15, 2025 mtg

Present: Trustees L. Martens (via videoconference), M. Forbes, W. Macdonald, M. Coates, A. Delainey, and M. Franklin 

Meeting called to order at 6:30pm by the Acting Secretary Treasurer 

It was AGREED that the Superintendent, Director of Instruction and the Acting Secretary-Treasurer act as scrutineers for the election of Board Chair and Board Vice-Chair/External Appointments, if required 

Election of Board Chair:

Zone 5 Trustee A. Delainey was duly nominated

The Acting Secretary-Treasurer, having called 3 times for nominations, declared Trustee A. Delainey elected by acclamation -- Chair of the Board of Education for School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) for the 2025-26 term

Trustee A. Delainey assumed the Chair at 6:31pm

Election of Board Vice-Chair and Determination of External Appointments:

Zone 2 Trustee M. Forbes was duly nominated 

The Board Chair having called 3 times for nominations, declared Trustee M. Forbes elected by acclamation -- Vice-Chair of the Board of Education for School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) for the 2025-26 term

Trustees were appointed to External Bodies as follows: 

1) BCSTA (BC School Trustee Association) Provincial Council Board Representative -- Trustee L. Martens (with Trustee M. Franklin as Alternate) 

2) BCPSEA (BC Public Schools’ Employers' Association) Board Representative -- Trustee W. Macdonald (with Trustee M. Forbes as Alternate) 

The Board Chair formally acknowledged that the Board of Education meeting was being held on the traditional and unceded territory of Secwepemcúl’ecw, specifically T’exelc, and that Cariboo-Chilcotin School District is proud to serve the students and families of the Secwepemc, Tsilhqot’in and Dakelh Nations

Meeting Agenda adopted -- click here

Minutes of the previous Board of Education meeting were received/adopted

Consent Items, as listed on the Meeting Agenda, were received 

Delegation:

100 Mile Elementary Success Sharing -- Principal Crystal Dawn Langton

Following the presentation - a Question/Answer period ensued 

The Board Chair thanked the delegation for her time/information 

Business:

1) Superintendent's Report

The Superintendent reported on the following items: 

* November 2025 Professional Development Day 

* FNESC 2025 Conference

* Holiday Activities

* Key Focus Areas of our District Plan for Learner Success 

and responded to questions of Trustees 

No resolution required

2) Acting Secretary-Treasurer's Report

Proposed Changes to SD27 Procedural Bylaw 2702-1/Notice of Motion

The Chair reported on the general process regarding the Notice of Motion with proposed changes to SD27 Procedural Bylaw 2702-1 to be reviewed at the Monday, January 26, 2026 Board of Education Meeting along with written public feedback, by way of themes, being provided to the Board for its' consideration in January 2026 

Resolved: 

THAT the Board of Education for School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) hereby provides Notice of Motion that at the January 26, 2026, Regular Meeting, the Board intends to consider changes to Procedural Bylaw B2702-1 that governs Board operations, including the role of the trustees, the management of meetings, and public participation

CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Trustee M. Coates (Trustee Electoral Area "4")

3) Committee of the Whole Report - December 8th, 2025 mtg

The Board received a report from its December 8th, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting and endorsed 1 recommendation from that meeting, as follows: 

THAT the Board of Education provide approval of the field trip to Quebec from March 14-21, 2026 in principle, with final approval pending confirmation of details prior to the trip.  

4) New Business

None 

5) Reports from Trustees

Trustee Delainey reported on the BCSTA Trustee Academy from November 26–29, 2025 in Vancouver BC (details here) and responded to questions of Trustees 

6) Question/Comment Period (maximum 10 minutes, as per Section 3.5 of SD27 Procedural Bylaw 2702-1)

3 members of the public addressed the Board 

And then the Board adjourned at 7:25pm

School District #27 Board to consider restrictions on public attending their meetings in-person

Editorial -- 

Back on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 -- School District/SD #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) Board Chair (who also serves as SD27 Zone 5 Trustee) Angie Delainey wrote to Parents, Partner Groups, Public and School District Staff about Effective Board Governance and advised that the SD27 Board would consider changes to its' Procedure Bylaw as per Section 67 of BC's School Act - view Chair Delainey's memorandum here

At tonight's (Monday, December 15, 2025) Board of Education for School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) meeting which starts at 6:30pm in the SD27 Administration Office (350 2nd Avenue, Williams Lake) -- the SD27 Board will receive a presentation from its' Acting Secretary-Treasurer regarding proposed changes to the SD27 Procedure Bylaw which includes: 

* Restriction on in-person attendance at Open SD27 Board of Education meetings

* Restrictions on in-person delegations at Open SD27 Board of Education meetings 

* Deadline to submit questions for items on an Open SD27 Board of Education Meeting Agenda

View the proposed changes here 

School District #27 is currently receiving comments via email on the proposed changes at info@sd27.bc.ca

If the Board of Education for School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) elects to proceed this evening, the proposed changes would be formally considered for approval at the January 26th, 2026 Open Meeting of the Board of Education for School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) 

In my nearly 2 decades of either covering Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments or Boards of Education as well as almost 13 years as an elected official (or appointed official) -- these are some of the most draconian procedural rules involving the public I have ever seen - either at Regional District Board, Municipal Council or Board of Education.  

The public response, to date, has been swift and predictable -- outright condemnation of the proposed changes.  I will be in attendance at tonight's meeting of the Board of Education for School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) and I am expecting a full crowd in the public gallery 

The principle of voters being able to seek redress with their elected officials - either in an in-person format or virtual is fundamental to our local democratic system, whether at Regional District Board or Committee, Municipal Councils or its' Committees as well as Boards of Education and its' Committees and thus, these proposals, when they may be well intended to keep SD27 Elected Officials/Staff safe will have the opposite impact and should be rejected immediately and SD27 Elected Officials should re-commit to working with parents, public, etc. to "build bridges" to work collaboratively towards an effective, fair and inclusive public education system that considers and respects all viewpoints ...

~SF

Editor's Note: this is my personal opinion and not that of the full Cariboo Regional District Board of Directors' 

Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments/Boards of Education Meetings' | Week of December 15-19, 2025

During the week of December 15-19, 2025 (final time in 2025) -- the following Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments/Boards of Education will be holding meetings, as follows:

Quesnel: Meetings to take place at Quesnel City Hall (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant St)

1) Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30pm in Quesnel Council Chambers.  On the Agenda: 

* Committee Reports 

* Report of Mayor Paull re: Railroad from Prince George to North Vancouver - Future Opportunities 

* Northern Development Initiative Trust Labour Market Research Plan grant application

* For information: Application for a Temporary Use Permit for an Emergency Shelter at 395 Elliot Street will be brought forward at a Special Open Quesnel Council meeting on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 

View the full Meeting Agenda here

2) Financial Sustainability/Audit Committee on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9am in the Fraser River Meeting Room, Quesnel City Hall.  On the Agenda:

* Fleet Policy

* 2026 Capital Projects requiring Early Budget Approval

* 2026 Capital Budget - second review

* Review of 2026 Legislative Community Support Budget

* 2026 Budget Survey - Discussion Item 

* Closed Committee Meeting -- Sections 90(1c and 1k - labour and negotiations) of the Community Charter

View the full Meeting Agenda here

School District #28 (Quesnel) - Regular Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00pm.  When available, the Meeting Agenda can be viewed here

School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) - Regular Board of Education meeting on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:30pm in the SD27 Boardroom (350 2nd Avenue, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda: 

* Annual Elections for Board Chair, Vice-Chair and Committee reps.

* Delegation: 100 Mile Elementary Success Sharing, Principal Crystal Dawn Langton 

* Reports from the Superintendent/Acting Secretary-Treasurer

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Williams Lake - Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm in Williams Lake Council Chambers (450 Mart St).  On the Agenda: 

* Public Hearing: City of Williams Lake Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2429 and City of Williams Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 2430

* Consideration of 3rd Readings for City of Williams Lake Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2429 and City of Williams Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 2430, following Public Hearing 

* Bike Lock Stations Request

*License of Occupation Renewal - Platform Properties - Prosperity Shopping Centre Off-Site Sign

* Cariboo Memorial Hospital Area/Neighbourhood Parking

* Various NDIT Grants for Endorsement 

*2026 Budget Information and Consultation Session Results

*2026 Capital Plan - Early Budget Approvals

* Recommendations from either Committee of the Whole or Central Cariboo Joint Committee for endorsement 

* For further consideration/direction:

Williams Lake Daybreak Rotary Club Musical Playground Installation Proposal

* Reports from previous In-Camera Council Meetings for Public Information (RCMP Disclosure Clerk .30 FTE Position and Body Worn Camera Disclosure Clerk Position)

* Letter to Province on Bill M-216, Professional Reliance Act - Email poll of Council 

View the full Meeting Agenda (Council) here

View the full Meeting Agenda (Public Hearing) here

SD27 Board to consider changes to their Procedure Bylaw

Courtesy of the Board of Education - School District #27(Cariboo-Chilcotin):

Yesterday (December 10, 2025) -- School District #27 (SD27) Board Chair/Zone 5 Trustee Angie Delainey advised the public, by written notice, that the Board of Education for School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) will receive for information a proposal at its meeting of December 15, 2025 about proposed changes to the SD27 Board Procedure Bylaw how parents can engage with the SD27 Board going forward at their monthly public meetings

The proposal will be given formal consideration of approval at their (SD27 Board) January 26, 2026 meeting

Read the memo from SD27 Board Chair Angie Delainey here

Wildfire Risk Reduction project planned for Pinnel Road

Courtesy of the BC Wildfire Service:

Cariboo Chilcotin Forest District will be working in partnership with Xat'sull Development Corporation to perform a Wildfire Risk Reduction Project along Pinnel Road.

 

When and where: 

Work on this project will start as early as January, 2026 and will continue until March 19, 2026.

The project is located east of Pinnel Road and Mountain House Road and north of Xat'sull First Nation

What to expect

• Piles no larger than two metres by three metres will be created in the first phase of the project.

• The piles will be burned starting as early as January, 2026.

• Crews will ignite piles using hand torches under favourable conditions and will closely monitor all fire activity.

• Burning may occur over multiple days, as weather and site conditions allow.

• Personnel will remain on-site each day to ensure fires are controlled and will only leave once the fires have safely burned down and no longer pose a risk of spreading.

• Fires will continue to be monitored and extinguished once burning is complete.

• Smoke and flames will be visible to surrounding communities as well as motorists on Highway 97.

 

Objectives of this Wildfire Risk Reduction project

• Reduce the wildfire risk in an area near Xat'sull First Nation and surrounding residents.

• Strategically remove fuels, reducing the ability of wildfire to spread from ground to canopy and reducing overall intensity of a potential wildfire.

 

The Ministry of Forests has completed several wildfire risk reduction projects throughout the Cariboo Chilcotin Natural Resource District.

 

Learn more

Fire is a natural process in many of B.C.’s ecosystems. The BC Wildfire Service works regularly with land managers to undertake fuel management activities, including the use of prescribed burns and wildfire risk reduction projects, to help reduce the severity of future wildfires and related threats to communities.

 

As we get further into the cooler weather, you may see smoke in your area from open burningactivities. Open burning can be expected to be seen from the fall through to the spring as the wildfire risk is lower. Overnight recoveries and relative humidities are higher and therefore, not conducive to fires burning or at high risk of spreading throughout this time of year.

 

Contact

Shelly Harnden, RFT

Land and Resource Coordinator

Cariboo Chilcotin Natural Resource District

Phone: 250-706 6276

Email: Shelly.Harnden@gov.bc.ca

Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Government or Board of Education Meetings | Week of December 8-12, 2025

During the week of December 8-12, 2025 -- the following Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments or Boards of Education will be holding meetings, as follows: 

Wells -- 

1) Closed Council Meeting -- from 2-3pm on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 as per Sections 92 + 90(1a + 1L - appointment and strategic planning) of the Community Charter.  View the Closed Meeting Notice here

2) Regular Council Meeting in Wells Council Chambers/Zoom (4243 Sanders Avenue) on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 from 3:15pm - 5:30pm.  When available, the full Meeting Agenda can be viewed here

Quesnel: Policy and Bylaw Committee/Regular Meeting - on Thursday, December 11th, 2025 at 3:15pm in the Fraser River Meeting Room/Quesnel City Hall (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant St).  On the Agenda: 

* City of Quesnel Public Notice Bylaw

View the full Meeting Agenda here

School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) - Committee of the Whole session on Monday, December 8th, 2025 at 4:30pm in the SD27 Administration Office (350 2nd Avenue, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda:

* Educational – FESL data (Student Data), school example of key focus area work and success 

* Field Trip to Quebec – Columneetza Secondary 

* AED And Naloxone AP (Administrative Policy) Review

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Williams Lake -- 

1) City of Williams Lake 2026 Budget/Public Drop In Session from 3-6pm on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Williams Lake City Hall/Foyer Area (450 Mart St).  More info here

2) Committee of the Whole session on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 at 6:00pm in the Rick Hansen Boardroom (Basement - 450 Mart St).  On the Agenda: 

* Delegations -- Percy Guichon, CEO and Danial Persson, Forestry Superintendent, Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd. re: Palmer Project Update and Lyndsey Thompson, Quinn Yu, and Adam Taylor, MNP, re: Update on Hazard, Risk & Vulnerability Analysis and Emergency Plan

* Discussion Item from Councillor J. Flaspohler re: Sierra Club BC re Standing with Coastal First Nations in regards to additional pipeline from Alberta to BC's North Coast 

* Kiwanis Park Re-Naming Proposal

View the full Meeting Agenda here

100 Mile House - Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 at 5:30pm in 100 Mile House Council Chambers (385 Birch Avenue).  On the Agenda: 

* 2026 Policy & Procedure Manual 

* Bylaws: OCP & Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1459 & 1460, 2025, Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1461, 2025, Fees & Charges Bylaw Amendment No. 1462, 2025 and Sign Bylaw No. 1464, 2025

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Cariboo RD Board Highlights - Dec 5, 2025 mtg

Present:

Chair M. Wagner/Vice-Chair M. Neufeld; Directors B. Bachmeier, J. Massier, S. Forseth, M. LeBourdais (via MS Teams), A. Richmond, J. Glassford, T. Pare, B. Anderson, E. De Vries, E. Coleman, R. Paull, S. Rathor and M. Pinkney

Meeting called to order at 9:50am

The Chair recognized that the meeting was taking place on the traditional, unceded territory of the Williams Lake First Nation within Secwepemculecw 

Meeting Agenda adopted - click here

Delegations - starting at 11:00am:

1) Lauren Shinnimin, RPF: from Forsite, appeared virtually to provide an update on Cariboo Regional District Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans in Areas D,E,F,G,H,L

Following the presentation -- A Question/Answer period ensued... 

The Chair thanked Ms. Shinnimin for her time/information 

2) Harold Stolar: District Manager, Cariboo-Chilcotin NRD (Natural Resource District), and Lindsey Wood, Director of Strategic Initiatives, from the Ministry of Forests, appeared before the Board to provide information about a Landscape Planning exercise for Williams Lake 

Following the presentation -- A Question/Answer period ensued... 

The Chair thanked Mssrs. Stolar/Wood for their time/information 

Business:

1) The Board received a joint memorandum from the Managers of Planning and Building and Bylaw Services re: Bill M216 (Professional Reliance Act) and following discussion, the Board directed that a letter of opposition re: Bill M216 be forwarded to the Provincial Government and that the letter will include the staff memorandum on Bill M216 

2) The Board directed that the Corporate Officer (Deputy CAO) to file Notice on Title in the Land title Office, in accordance with Section 57 of the Community Charter for Lot 8 District Lot 8872 Cariboo District Plan PGP32611; PID: 008-979-201 (2415 Bailey Rd, Cariboo RD Area "D") and upon confirmation from the Chief Building Official that the matter is compliant and an approved final inspection issued, the Notice may be discharged from the title upon receipt of the fee stipulated in the Building Bylaw

3) The Board directed up to $15,000 for the installation of a new energy-efficient furnace at the Big Lake Community Hall be approved from the 2025 Community Hall Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation Improvements envelope of the Community Works Fund

4) The Board approved Year Round Grant for Assistance applications, as follows:

a) Deka Lake & District Volunteer Firefighters Society - $250 from Area "L"

b) McLeese Lake Meals with Heart Society - $900 from Area "D" and $100 from Area “K”

c) Mountain Spruce Community Center Society - $300 from Area "L" 

d) Electoral Area "B" Groups: 

* Bouchie Lake Community Association - $1,500

* Bouchie Lake Volunteer Firefighters Association  - $5,000 

* Bouchie Lake Watershed Stewardship Society  - $5,200

* North Cariboo Senior’s Council  - item deferred to Board’s January 2026 meeting

5) The Board directed that staff be authorized to accept a donation of a 1-ton pickup truck and equipment from the Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department Society for the Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department

6) The Board received/ratified the Monthly Expenditures Board Summary Report and Mastercard Summary Report for the month of November 2025, in the amount of $2,524,463.14

7) The Board approved the Chair/Deputy CAO to enter into the construction contract for the renovations at the Forest Grove Firehall prior to approval of the 2026 Budget in March

8) The Board approved the Chair/Deputy CAO to enter into the construction contract for the new 150 Mile Firehall prior to approval of the 2026 Budget in March to allow for construction in the Spring of 2026

9) The Board directed that Alice Johnston be appointed Chief Election Officer and Lore Schick be appointed Deputy Chief Election Officer for the February 21st, 2026 Electoral Area A By-Election 

10) The Board received a number of Information-Only items and following discussion, no further action was taken 

11) The Board endorsed recommendations from its' Committees or Commissions, as follows: 

a) Executive Committee - November 13, 2025 meeting: 

* That the proposed CAO Performance Review document be implemented as presented, with the addition of digital links to the CAO job description. Further, that the CAO be requested to do a self evaluation in January of each year.

b) Anahim Lake Airport Commission - October 30. 2025 meeting: 

* That Breanna Charleyboy be appointed to the Anahim Lake Airport Commission.

c) South Cariboo Joint Committee - November 10, 2025 meeting: 

2026 Electoral Areas G,H,L Grants for Assistance (Main Intake) be approved, as follows:

100 Mile & District Arts Council - $250 from Electoral Area G, $250 from Electoral Area H, $250 from Electoral Area L, for a total of $750

100 Mile House Flying Club - $300 from Electoral Area G, $200 from Electoral Area H, $500 from 

Electoral Area L, for a total of $1,000

100 Mile House Hospice Society - $500 from Electoral Area G, $250 from Electoral Area H, $500 from Electoral Area L, for a total of $1,250

100 Mile House Hot July Nights Car & Bike Show Society - $600 from Electoral Area G, $600 from Electoral Area L, for a total of $1,200

100 Mile Pride Society - $250 from Electoral Area G, $100 from Electoral Area H, $200 from Electoral Area L, for a total of $550

100 Mile Rotary Club - $700 from Electoral Area L

100 Mile Snowmobile Club - $1,000 from Electoral Area G, $500 from Electoral Area H, $1,000 from Electoral Area L, for a total of $2,500

Bighorn Archery Club - $250 from Electoral Area G, $250 from Electoral Area H, $250 from Electoral Area L, for a total of $750

Deka Lake & District Ratepayers Association - $1,000 from Electoral Area L

Eclectica Community Choir - $250 from Electoral Area G, $250 from Electoral Area H, $250 from 

Electoral Area L for a total of $750

Forest Grove & District Rod and Gun Club - $3,000 from Electoral Area H

Gateways Services for Families with Special Needs Society - $250 from Electoral Area G, $125 from Electoral Area H, $500 from Electoral Area L, for a total of $875

Lac La Hache Community Club - $10,000 from Electoral Area G

Log Cabin Quilters - $250 from Electoral Area G, $1,500 from Electoral Area L, for a total of $1,750

Lone Butte Horse Lake Community Association - $3,000 from Electoral Area L

PSO Parent Dry Grad Committee - $500 from Electoral Area G, $250 from Electoral Area H, $800 from Electoral Area L, for a total of $1,550

What’s Hoppening Easter Event/District 100 Mile - $500 from Electoral Area G, $150 from Electoral Area H, $500 from Electoral Area L, for a total of $1,150

d) North Cariboo Joint Committee - November 18, 2025 mtg: 

i) That the amended Priority Criteria for North Cariboo Recreation and Parks New Services and Funding policy be endorsed as presented and that the amended policy be applied to the review of the new facility proposal from the Quesnel Pickleball Club

ii) That the definition of a family in the North Cariboo Recreation and Parks Fees and Charges Bylaw be amended as follows:

‘Family - For the purposes of this rate, the definition for the Family rate applies to one (1) or two (2) adults and related children residing in the same household.  

For drop in admissions:

The family rate will only apply when at least one adult and one related child is admitted. A maximum of two adults and four children may be admitted, under the family rate for drop in admission. 

A maximum of two adults may be admitted under the family rate for the sale of passes and punch cards. There is no limit on the number of children who may be included under the family rate for passes and punch cards, provided they meet the definition of a related child below. 

A ‘related child’ shall include:

Children 18 years or younger residing in the household who are related to at least one adult who lives in the household

Children 18 years or younger residing in the same household as a result of a blended family

Adopted children 18 years or younger who live in the same household

Foster children (temporary/permanent) 18 years or younger who live in the same household

Children 18 years or younger living in the household with their legal guardian.

Adult children 19 years or older who are living with a parent or guardian during the life of this pass who have a disability or who are full-time student (three courses or more) at a recognized educational institution with proof of a student card or equivalent. 

Additional Family Member:     

Applies only to the sale of annual passes and defined as any relative living in the same residence as the family purchasing the family pass.  A 10% discount of the non-discount regular rate will be charged to add an additional family member to the annual pass.’

e) Central Cariboo Joint Committee - November 26 and December 1, 2025 meetings: 

* That the Cariboo Regional District Board allocate an additional $500,000 in Community Works Funds in 2026 and $500,000 in 2027 to enable completion of the Esler Sports Complex Access Road project.

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

* 2026 Central Cariboo Joint Grants for Assistance: 

1. Cariboo Chilcotin Gymnastics Association - $4,000 from Electoral Area E, $1,000 from Electoral Area F, for a total of $5,000

2. Cariboo Chilcotin Youth Fiddle Society - $1,000 from Electoral Area F, $300 from Electoral Area K, for a total of $1,300

3. Cariboo Direct Farm Market Association - $3,044 from Electoral Area D

4. Cariboo Disc Golf - $3,000 from Electoral Area E

5. Cariboo Piecemakers Quilting Club - $1,000 from Electoral Area D, $500 from Electoral Area E, $500 from Electoral Area J, $500 from Electoral Area K, for a total of $2,500

6. Cariboo Potters Guild - $500 from Electoral Area J

7. Foundry Cariboo Chilcotin - $750 from Electoral Area D

8. Gavin Lake Forest Education Society - $1,000 from Electoral Area E, $2,000 from Electoral Area F, for a total of $3,000

9. Horsefly Community Club - $5,000 from Electoral Area F

10. KidSport Williams Lake - $405 from Electoral Area J

11. Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin Society - $250 from Electoral Area D, $1,000 from Electoral Area J, for a total of $1,250

12. Station House Studio & Gallery Society - $1,000 from Electoral Area E, $2,500 from Electoral Area F, $1,000 from Electoral Area J, for a total of $4,500

13. The Salvation Army Williams Lake - $500 from Electoral Area J, $500 from Electoral Area K, for a total of $1,000

14. Williams Lake and District Seniors Centre Society - $750 from Electoral Area E, $750 from Electoral Area F, for a total of $1,500

15. Williams Lake Community Policing Committee - $4028 from Electoral Area E, $4028 from Electoral Area F, for a total of $8,056.16

16. Williams Lake Dirt Riders Association - $2,000 from Electoral Area E

17. Williams Lake Royal Purple - $250 from Electoral Area E

18. Williams Lake Stampeders Senior Men's Hockey Club - $250 from Electoral Area D, $1,000 from Electoral Area K for a total of $1,250

That the CRD Grant for Assistance Policy be waived and the following 2026 Central Cariboo Grant for Assistance applications be approved; 

19. Cariboo Classic Society - $250 from Electoral Area K

20. Williams Lake Trail Riders - $1,250 from Electoral Area K

21. Williams Lake Dry Grad Committee - $1,500 from Electoral Area J

CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Directors S. Forseth, M. Neufeld and M. LeBourdais (Areas D,E,F) 

* That a meeting be scheduled early in 2026 between all organizations included in the Joint Use Facilities Agreement (Cariboo Regional District-City of Williams Lake-School District No. 27-District of 100 Mile House-TRU WL) to initiate a discussion on making the agreement more equitable amongst all parties

12) The Board endorsed the recommendations of the Board Chair regarding appointment to External Organizations, as follows: 

Municipal Finance Authority:

- Director Richmond 

- Alternate: Director Bachmeier

Fraser Basin Council:

- Director LeBourdais

- Alternate: Director Pare

NDIT Regional Advisory Committee:

- Director Wagner

- Alternate: Director de Vries

- Director Massier

- Alternate: Director Anderson

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

Board Roundtable Session -- 

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

Resolved: 

That the Board waive Policy and authorize up to $700 from the Area "G" Director Initiative Fund for an appreciation dinner for the 108 Greenbelt Commission.

Closed Board Session:

At 2:22pm -- the Board closed its' meeting to the public, pursuant to Sections 92 + 90(1k - negotiations) of the Community Charter 

Resumption of Open Board Session:

At 3:29pm -- the Board resumed its Open Session 

And then the Board adjourned at 3:30pm