Present:
Chair M. Wagner/Vice Chair M. Neufeld; Directors N. Audet, B. Bachmeier, J. Massier, S. Forseth, M. LeBourdais, A. Richmond, J. Glassford, T. Pare, B. Anderson, E. De Vries (via MS Teams), E. Coleman, R. Paull, SPS Rathor and M. Pinkney
Meeting called to order at 9:45am
Meeting Agenda adopted - click here
Minutes of the previous Board meeting were received/adopted
Delegations:
None
Business:
1) Development Services
a) The Board approved an application for a Development Permit pertaining to Parcel A (W1971) of District Lot 3140 Cariboo District, Plan 19778 be approved based on Appendices B and D in the staff report dated July 10, 2026 for property at 1250 Chew Rd. in Electoral Area "A"
b) The Board adopted Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5573, 2026 (1250 Chew Rd/Area "A")
c) The Board rejected an application for a Development Variance Permit pertaining to Lot 4, District Lot 728, Lillooet District, Plan 12790 be rejected as the proposal is not in keeping with neighbourhood character for property at 5716 Green Lake North Rd within Electoral Area "L"
CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Directors Bachmeier and Anderson (Areas B + K)
d) The Board approved an application for a Development Variance Permit pertaining to Block H, District Lot 2338, Kamloops Division, Yale District with conditions and that the cost of preparation and registration of the covenant be borne by the applicant for property at 9011 Mahood Lake Rd South in Electoral Area "H"
e) The Board supported an Provincial Agricultural Land Commission application for Removal of Soil (Extraction) within the ALR pertaining to Lot B, District Lot 4518 and 7262, Cariboo District, Plan 34267 be authorized for submission to the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission with a recommendation for approval for property on Johnson Rd in Electoral Area "A"
2) Community Services
a) The Board allocated up to $60,000 to enable the installation of additional solar panels to an existing array at the South Cariboo Recreation Centre from the 2026 Community Hall and Recreation Facility Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation envelope of the Community Works Fund
3) Protective Services
a) The Board defer the recommendation from November 14, 2025 for provision of fire protection services for those on Durrell Rd in Electoral Area "A" from the Kersley VFD for up to 90 days until the new Board has a chance to review the original request
4) Emergency Program Services
a) The Board received updates on:
* Cariboo Regional District Emergency Operations Centre's Response and Coordination During 2026 Wildfire Season
* Peavine Repeater Site – Central Cariboo Search and Rescue
5) Administration
a) The Board endorsed a recommendation from a previous Committee of the Whole meeting to dissolve the Board Chair's Policy Committee
CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Director Forseth (Area "D")
b) The Board adopted the 2027 Board meeting schedule, as proposed/amended
CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Director Rathor (Williams Lake)
c) Late Item -- The Board approved the proposed update to the Cariboo Regional District's Tangible Capital Assets Policy
d) The Board reviewed its' Information-Only items and following discussion: agreed to send a letter to SD27/SD28 (School District #27 - Cariboo-Chilcotin and School District #28 - Quesnel) regarding the annual Youth Parliament
6) Recommendations from Committees' or Commissions
The Board endorsed recommendations from the following Cariboo RD Committees' or Commissions
a) South Cariboo Joint Committee - Meeting of August 18, 2026
"That a working group be established to guide the multi-purpose facility / outdoor rink project and further that Mayor Pinkney and Director DeVries be appointed to the working group along with representatives from the 100 Mile Outdoor Rink Society and staff from the District of 100 Mile House and Cariboo Regional District."
b) Policy Committee - Meeting of September 10, 2026
"That staff work to draft a template for letters of support for private business, and bring it back for consideration"
b) South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus - Meeting of September 21, 2026
i) "That the contribution agreement with 100 Mile & District Historical Society be renewed for a three-year term starting in January 2027 with an annual payment of $15,000 to support operation and maintenance of the 108 Mile Heritage Site and that the appropriate signatories be authorized to execute the renewal agreement."
ii) "That the Cariboo Regional District enter into a three-year contribution agreement with the Fishing Highway Tourism Association, providing an annual contribution of $5,000 to support tourism marketing efforts in the South Cariboo, and that the appropriate signatories be authorized to execute the agreement."
iii) "That the contribution agreement with Lone Butte Historical Society be renewed for a three-year term starting January 2027 with an annual payment of $5,000 to support operation and maintenance of the Lone Butte Water Tower heritage park and tourist rest site and the appropriate signatories be authorized to execute the agreement."
iv) "That the contribution agreement with the District of 100 Mile House for operational support of the recreational vehicle sani-dump facility be renewed at the current amount of $2,500 per year for a term of five years and that the appropriate signatories be authorized to execute the renewal agreement."
c) Central Cariboo Joint Committee - Meeting of September 23, 2026
i) "That pursuant to the agenda item summary of Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services, Cariboo Regional District dated September 14, 2026, the recommendations of the Arts and Culture Fee for Service Committee be endorsed and that three-year contribution agreements, totalling $89,500, be entered into with the following groups at the noted annual amounts:
Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin Society - $38,000;
Station House Studio and Gallery Society - $23,500;
Community Arts Council of Williams Lake - $7,000;
Horsefly Historical Society and Museum - $4,500;
Likely and District Chamber of Commerce Cedar City Museum - $4,500;
150 Mile Greenbelt, Trails and Heritage Society Red School House Museum - $3,500;
Williams Lake Studio Theatre Society - $3,500;
Scout Island Nature Centre Art in Nature Program - $3,000;
Women’s Contact Society for the Annual Children’s Festival - $2,000;
and further that the appropriate signatories be authorized to execute the contribution agreements as approved."
ii) "That pursuant to the agenda item summary of Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services, Cariboo Regional District dated September 15, 2026, the Contract Services Agreement and the Arts Centre Management and Operations Agreement with the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society be renewed for five-year terms with annual payments of $81,000 and $35,000, respectively, plus applicable taxes; and further, that the appropriate signatories be authorized to execute the agreements."
iii) "That pursuant to the report of Stacey Miranda, Director of Community Services, City of Williams Lake dated August 25, 2026, updates to Fees and Charges Bylaw 5452 for the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex be endorsed for implementation January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2029; and further, that the required amendments to the Fees and Charges Bylaw be brought forward to the Cariboo Regional District Board for consideration of approval."
CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Director Forseth (Area "D")
7) Corporate Bylaws
a) The Board adopted 103 Mile Water System Service Boundary Expansion Bylaw No. 5591, 2026
8) Request from Area Directors'
a) The Board approved requests from Directors Bachmeier, Wagner and Anderson for access to their local Director Initiative Funds to attend the 2027 BC Natural Resources Forum in Prince George from January 19-21, 2027, as follows:
Area "B" -- up to $2,500 (subject to Director Bachmeier being re-elected)
Area "H" -- up to $2,000 (subject to Director Wagner being re-elected)
Area "K" -- up to $1,900 (subject to Director Anderson being re-elected)
Area "L" -- up to $2,500 (subject to Director DeVries being re-elected)
CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Director Forseth (Area "D")
b) The Board approved a request from Directors Pare (Area "J") for access to the local Director Initiative Fund (up to $3,000) to attend the 2027 BC Natural Resources Forum in Prince George from January 19-21, 2027
The Board received an activity report of Chair Wagner for the period ending October 2, 2026 and responded to questions of Directors’
Directors' reported on their recent activities in their Electoral Area or Municipality
9) Closed Board Session
At 1:00pm -- the Board recessed its' Open Session to proceed into a Closed Session, as per Sections 92 + 90(1f - law enforcement) of the Community Charter
10) Resumption of Open Session
At 1:35pm -- the Board resumed its' Open Session and confirmed a Resolution from the In-Camera Session held earlier this day…
And then the Board adjourned
