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 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
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