Present:
Directors N. Audet, R. Merz, C. Cave, S. Forseth, M. Neufeld, M. LeBourdais, A. Richmond, M. Wagner, J. Glassford, T. Pare, B. Anderson, D.Parker, J. Merrick, C. Oakes, SPS Rathor and D. Jurek
Meeting called to order by the Cariboo RD Acting CAO/Corporate Officer (A. Johnston)
Election of Chair/Vice-Chair:
The Acting CAO called 3 times for nominations for the position of Board Chair of the Cariboo Regional District for the 2026-27 term
Director Wagner (Electoral Area "H") was duly nominated
Hearing no further nominations -- Director Wagner was declared elected, by acclamation, as Chair of the Cariboo Regional District for the 2026-27 term
The Acting CAO called 3 times for nominations for the position of Board Vice-Chair of the Cariboo Regional District
Director Neufeld (Electoral Area "E") was duly nominated
Director Pare (Electoral Area "J") was duly nominated
Directors Neufeld and Pare were given an opportunity to address the Board — and after electronic voting was complete and voting results tabulated — the Acting CAO declared that Director Pare was successfully elected as the Cariboo RD Vice-Chair for 2026-27
Directors Wagner + Pare assumed their positions at the head of the table and the Chair declared a brief recess and after several minutes, the Board meeting resumed
Present:
Chair M. Wagner/Vice-Chair T. Pare and Directors N. Audet, R. Merz, C. Cave, S. Forseth, M. Neufeld, M. LeBourdais, A. Richmond, J. Glassford, B. Anderson, D.Parker, J. Merrick, C. Oakes, SPS Rathor and D. Jurek
Meeting Agenda adopted
Minutes of the previous Board meetings (October 2 and 15, 2026) were received and adopted
Business:
1) Development Services
a) The Board approved an application pertaining to Lot B, District Lot 7443, Lillooet District, Plan 32415 requesting the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit to allow the subject land thereon to be used for a recreational vehicle workcamp for property at 5445 Little Fort Hwy 24 in Electoral Area "G", subject to the following:
* No additional structures associated with the use of the RVs are permitted.
* A total of 66 recreational vehicles is permitted.
* Any liquid waste generated must be disposed of in compliance with local and Provincial regulations.
Road access to the subject property approved by Ministry of Transportation and Transit.
* Applicant receive industrial camp approval from the Interior Health Authority.
* That sedimentation from the proposed swales is controlled and prevented from entering any watercourse or waterbody and a proposed plan for such be submitted to CRD staff.
* That the applicant provide proof to Cariboo RD staff that the proposal will meet the BC Fire Safety Act.
* A 15 m (49.21 ft) vegetative buffer from the property lines along Highway 24 and Highway 97 as shown in Appendix B be maintained.
b) The Board directed staff to complete a new covenant registered on title of Lot 7, District Lot 4856, Lillooet District, Plan KAP29128, limiting the permitted accommodations to a maximum of 74 campsites or recreational vehicle sites, 11 housekeeping units, a lodge and that all other provisions of the Tourist Commercial C 2 zone apply, and the subsequent discharge of covenants KK62339 and KN74185 for property at 5636 Timothy Lake Rd in Electoral Area "G" and that any changes to the covenants being subject to:
The building infractions for the cabins be resolved
A building permit for the existing single-family dwelling be issued
Further, that all costs associated with drafting, registration, and discharge of the covenants be borne by the applicant.
c) The Board revisited a Remedial Action Resolution for property at 5405 Tatton Station Road and staff were directed to require the registered property owner to:
(i) immediately bring the property into a safe condition, including removal of all loose metal and building materials from the ground, and maintain the property in a safe condition to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official;
(ii) finalize and obtain a building permit for the repairs within 30 days of being served notice of the amended Remedial Action Requirement;
(iii) make continuous progress on the permitted repairs, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official;
(iv) report to the Chief Building Official on the progress of the repairs every 14 days from service of the notice of the amended Remedial Action Requirement; and
(v) complete the repairs within six months of service of the notice of the amended Remedial Action Requirement;
Further, that if the owner fails to comply with any of the above requirements, including to immediately bring the property into a safe condition, to obtain a building permit within 30 days, to make continuous progress on the repairs or to complete the repairs within six months, CRD staff may enter the property and demolish and remove the unsafe building, including all resulting debris and materials, at the owner’s expense.
2) Community Services
a) The Board supported a request for up to $30,000 from the Gavin Lake Forest Education Society for a solar panel project at the Gavin Lake camp complex from the 2026 Community Halls and Rec Properties Energy Efficiency, Water Conservation and Solar Panels envelope of the Cariboo Regional District's Community Works Fund
3) Finance
a) The Board received/ratified the Monthly Cheque Registers in September and October 2026, as follows:
* September 2026: $3,602,167.99
* October 2026: $5,553,492.79
4) Administration
a) The Board received its' Information-Only items and at the request of Directors, approved the following:
* Invite TRU, College of North Caledonia and UNBC to a future Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss ongoing status of campuses/post secondary education in Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House
* Send a joint CRD-Municipalities letter to Rogers expressing disappointment about poor cell phone connectivity and lack of internet/phone services in the Cariboo-Chilcotin Region during recent service outages in October 2026
5) Corporate Bylaws
a) The Board deferred consideration of Central Cariboo Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5605, 2026 until its' December 4th, 2026 meeting
6) Requests from Directors
a) At the request of Director Anderson (Area "K") -- the Board authorized up to $2,600 to attend the BC Natural Resources Forum in Prince George in January 2027 with funding from the Area "K" Director Initiative Fund
b) At the request of Director Neufeld (Area "E") -- the Board authorized up to $2,000 to attend the BC Natural Resources Forum in Prince George in January 2027 with funding from the Area "E" Director Initiative Fund
c) At the request of Director Merz (Area "B" -- the Board authorized up to $1,600 for an Appreciation Christmas Dinner for Bouchie Lake Recreation Commissioners, Cariboo RD Area "B" Alternate Director, Bouchie Lake Recreation Managers with funding from the Area "B" Director Initiative Fund
d) The Board received a report of the Deputy Corporate Officer regarding appointment of Cariboo RD rep. to NCLGA Board for the remainder of the 2026-27 term and after hearing from Directors Audet (Area A) and Rathor (City of Williams Lake) and secret ballot voting taking place -- it was declared that Director Rathor was appointed as the Cariboo RD rep. to the NCLGA Board with Director Audet to serve as alternate
e) At the request of Director Pare (Area "J") -- the Board authorized up to up to $700 from the Electoral Area J Director Initiative fund to cover travel and accommodation costs to attend the November 21, 2026 Our Future in Agriculture Event in Williams Lake.
The Board received a report of the Board Chair regarding her recent activities and responded to questions of Directors’
Directors reported on their recent activities in their Electoral Area or Municipality
10) In-Camera/Closed Board Session
The Board then recessed its' Open Session to hold a Closed Board Meeting as per Sections 92 + 90(1i - legal advice + 2b - confidential negotiations between the Regional District, Provincial/Federal Governments and a 3rd Party) of the Community Charter and after some time, resumed its' Open Session and adjourned
