Directors Bachmeier, Massier, Neufeld, Richmond, Wagner, Glassford, Pare, Anderson, De Vries, Coleman, Paull, Rathor, Pinkney and Alternate Directors C. Kurta (Area "A") and C. Bullinger (Area "F")
Meeting called to order at 9:45am -- Deputy CAO A. Johnston
The Deputy CAO called 3 times for nominations for Chair
Director Wagner was duly nominated
Receiving no further nominations, Director Wagner was acclaimed as Chair of the Cariboo Regional District for the 2025-26 term
The Deputy CAO called 3 times for nominations for Vice-Chair
Directors Neufeld and Anderson (Areas "E" and "K") were duly nominated
Receiving no further nominations - Directors’ Neufeld and Anderson were given an opportunity to address the Board and following a vote of the Directors'— Director Neufeld was elected as Vice-Chair of the Cariboo Regional District for the 2025-26 term
Director Wagner then assumed the Chair
The Chair recognized that the meeting was taking place on the traditional unceded territory of Williams Lake First Nation within Secwepemculecw
Meeting Agenda adopted
Minutes of the previous Board meeting were adopted
Business:
1) The Board agreed to approve DVP/Development Variance Permit #45-2025 for property at 1909 Backer Rd in Electoral Area "B"
2) The Board agreed to approve DVP/Development Variance Permit #50-2025 for property at 7573 Beazely Rd in Electoral Area "L"
Director S. Forseth entered the meeting at 9:56am
3) The Board authorized a Provincial Agricultural Land Commission application for subdivision pertaining to District Lot 1932, Cariboo District, Except Plan 5462 and Block A, District Lot 1932, Cariboo District, Plan 5462 to the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission with a recommendation for approval, subject to rezoning (Area F/2999 Maranatha Rd and 2946 Maranatha Rd)
4) The Board received a presentation from the Manager of Utilities regarding the completed Bouchie Lake Sewer Feasibility Study and following discussion, the Board directed that the proposed Bouchie Lake Sewer System proceed to further public consultation and an possible asset vote (referendum) and that local Indigenous Nation(s) be included in the public engagement efforts
CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Director J. Glassford (Area “I”)
5) The Board approved a grant application from the Cariboo Regional District to the Northern Development Initiative Trust for $20,000 in funding from the Business Façade Improvement Program to enhance economic development by encouraging private sector investment in local business
6) The Board discussed a proposal to remove a number of properties in the Kersley VFD Fire Protection District and following discussion, the Board directed that Kersley Fire Protection District boundaries remain status-quo for up to an another year (2026) while other options are explored
Delegations - starting at 11:00am:
a) Brian Englund, Chair, Bill Lloyd, Vice Chair, and Elaine Armagost, Secretary of the Horsefly River Roundtable appeared before the Board to address adding an additional layer of rights of nature protection to the Horsefly River Watershed
b) Prince George-North Cariboo MLA Sheldon Clare appeared before the Board to provide an update on activities in his area
Following each presentation -- a Question/Answer period ensued
The Chair thanked each delegation for their time/information
Meeting recessed for lunch at 11:55am
Meeting resumed at 12:30pm
Business, cont:
7) The Board directed Regional District staff to proceed with the procurement of the Dragon Mountain tower through appropriate lease and purchase agreements
8) The Board received/ratified the Monthly Expenditures Board Summary Report and Mastercard Summary Report for the month of October 2025, in the amount of $5,898,677.21
9) The Board received a number of Information-only items and at the request of Director Forseth (Area "D") -- the Board directed that a letter be forwarded to BC's Minister of Finance (Hon. Brenda Bailey) advising that the Cariboo Regional District strongly opposes the proposal of BC Assessment in relation to the new formula for pipeline property valuation and requests it be deferred until the entire Utility Property Class valuation process is reviewed in 2026 and that a copy of this letter be forwarded to all BC Regional Districts', UBCM and NCLGA
10) Following a successful referendum (assent vote) -- the Board adopted:
i) 150 Mile House Fire Protection Fire Engine Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5512, 2025;
ii) 150 Mile House Fire Protection Service Amendment Bylaw No. 5513, 2025 and
iii) 150 Mile House Fire Protection Firehall Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5514, 2025
Meeting recessed at 12:58pm to CCRHD Board
Meeting resumed at 2:07pm
Closed Board Session:
At 2:07pm -- the Board adopted the following motion:
That the meeting be closed to the public to discuss items suitable for discussion in-camera pursuant to Sections 92 + 90(1)(a,c,k - appointment, labour, negotiations) of the Community Charter
Resumption of Open Board Meeting:
At 3:19pm -- the Board resumed their open meeting
Business, cont:
11) At the request of Director Forseth (Area "D") -- Regional District staff were directed to initiate a service establishment process for a proposed streetlight service for residents' of Lagerquist Rd in McLeese Lake...
12) At the request of Director Bachmeier (Area "B") -- the Board authorized access to the Area "B" Director Initiative Fund, up to $1,500, for the purpose of hosting an Appreciation Dinner at the Bouchie Lake Community Hall - for the Area "B" Recreation Commissioners, Area "B" Alternate Director, Area "B" Recreation Managers, and the Area "B" Advisory Planning Commission
And then the Board adjourned at 3:23pm
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