Cariboo RD's Committee of the Whole Session - Sept 10th, 2026 mtg

Present: Vice-Chair M. Neufeld; Directors Audet, Bachmeier, Massier, Forseth, LeBourdais, Richmond, Glassford, Pare, Anderson, De Vries (via MS Teams), Paull, Rathor, Pinkney

Meeting called to order at 1:00pm

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

Minutes of the previous Committee of the Whole meeting were received/adopted

Business:

The Committee discussed the following: 

1) Director Items'

* NDIT Intake Application Deadlines (Director Forseth, Area "D")

* Durrell Road Closure/Fire Protection Impact (Director Audet, Area "A")

2) Staff Items

* Policy Committee Dissolution (Deputy CAO)

* Recreational Use of Residential Properties at Deka Lake (Manager of Planning) 

* Update on the Board's Strategic Plan (CAO) 

Following discussion, the Committee recommended the following to the Regional Board for its consideration: 

1) That the Policy Committee be dissolved in January 2027 and policy items be placed on Committee of the Whole agendas

CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Directors Audet and Forseth (Areas “A” and “D”)

And then the Committee adjourned at 2:25pm

Committee of the Whole (Williams Lake Council) Session - Sept 1, 2026 mtg

Present in the Rick Hansen Boardroom: Mayor SPS Rathor; Councillors J. Flaspohler, M. Moses and S. Nelson

Present via Zoom:

Councillors S. Boehm and J. Lyons

Meeting Agenda adopted

Minutes of the previous Committee of the Whole meeting were received/adopted

Business:

1) Community Safety Concerns - Public Survey Feedback

Report of the Community Well-Being & Safety Coordinator was presented to the Committee

Report/Presentation here

Following the presentation -- a discussion ensued thereon....

Committee Recommendation to Williams Lake Council:

That Council receive this report for information; and further: 

1. That Council use the attached summary to inform discussions and advocacy efforts at the upcoming UBCM Convention; 

2. That, following the 2026 UBCM Convention, staff review the immediate, local level recommendations from the attached survey for potential options to consider in the near/medium term; 

3. That information gathered through the survey, interviews, and public engagement session be used to help inform future strategic planning and current community safety initiatives, as well as the 2027 budget process. 

4. Advocate for more complex addiction/mental health care beds for Williams Lake... 

There being no further business -- the Committee then adjourned

Committee of the Whole (Cariboo RD Board) - June 18, 2026 mtg

Present: Chair M. Wagner/Vice-Chair M. Neufeld; Directors Audet, Bachmeier, Massier, Forseth, LeBourdais, Richmond, Glassford, Pare, Anderson, De Vries, Paull, Rathor, Pinkney and Alternate Director D. Funk (District of Wells) 

Meeting called to order at 10:30am

The Chair recognized that the meeting was taking place on the traditional, unceded territory of the Williams Lake First Nation within Secwepemculecw and welcomed Alternate Director Funk from the District of Wells to today's Committee meeting

Meeting Agenda adopted - click here (with late item from Dir. Forseth - CRD Budget 2027/reduction of rural provincial home owner grant in 2027) 

Minutes of the previous Committee of the Whole meeting held on March 19, 2026 were received/adopted

Delegations:

None 

Business:

The Committee discussed the following matters: 

* Video Livestream Pilot/next steps - report from Manager of Communications

* Updated Geotechnical Hazard Area Mapping for Williams Lake Fringe Area and Quesnel Fringe Area - report from CRD Senior Planner 

* Intergovernmental Relations Update

* NCLGA Membership 

* Future Financial Support for Indigenous Events/Next Steps

* CRD Budget 2027/reduction of provincial rural home owner grant in 2027

* Strategic Plan Update

Following discussion - the Committee made the following recommendations to the Regional Board: 

1) That, in order to enhance transparency and accessibility, the Board extend the pilot project for livestreaming CCRHD (Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District) and Cariboo Regional District Board meetings by six months (to end of December 2026), and further, that during that time staff be directed to investigate options to host recorded meetings online for a defined period of time, in addition to the livestream

And then the Committee adjourned at 2:30pm

Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Government or Boards' of Education Meetings | Week of June 15-19, 2026

During the week of June 15-19, 2026 -- the following Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments or Boards' of Education will be holding meetings: 

Wells: Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 3:15pm in Wells Council Chambers/via Zoom (4243 Sanders Avenue, Wells).  When available, the Meeting Agenda can be viewed here

Quesnel: Policy/Bylaw Committee meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3:15pm in the Fraser River Meeting Room, Quesnel City Hall (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant St, Quesnel).  On the Agenda: 

* Unsightly Properties - Discussion Item 

View the full Meeting Agenda here

School District #28 (Quesnel): Final Board of Education Meeting for 2025-26 School Year on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 7pm in the SD28 Boardroom (401 North Star Rd, Quesnel).  When available, the Meeting Agenda can be viewed here

Williams Lake: Committee of the Whole session on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00pm in the Rick Hansen Boardroom (Basement - 450 Mart St).  On the Agenda: 

* Delegations -- i) Dr. Rafi, Dr. Ali, Mr. Imran and Mr. Yasir, Central Cariboo Islamic Center re Safety & Security Concerns of Muslim Community and ii) Presentations from Silvia Dubray, Well-Being & Community Safety Coordinator, Terenna Donahue, Executive Director & Michelle Stevens, Director of Housing at Canadian Mental Health Association

* Report of City Planner re: Non-standard Vehicles on City Streets - Follow-up Report

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Cariboo Regional District: 

1) South Cariboo Joint Committee - Monday, June 15th, 2026 at 12pm in 100 Mile House Council Chambers (385 Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House).  On the Agenda: 

* Verbal Update re: Soccer Gates

* Lumberman Ball Park Update

* Capital and Equipment Plan Amendment Request - South Cariboo Recreation Centre Arena

* Reconsideration of South Cariboo Recreation Centre Outdoor Rink Resolution (as referred back from Cariboo RD Board) 

* Discussion Item: South Cariboo Recreation Centre - Media Booth Project

View the full Meeting Agenda here

2) Committee of the Whole (Board)- Thursday, June 18th, 2026 at 10:30am in the Cariboo RD Williams Lake Boardroom (180D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda: 

* CRD Board Video Livestream pilot -- report of results and direction as to next steps

* Updated Geohazard Technical Maps for Quesnel/Williams Lake Fringe areas 

* Discussion Items -- NCLGA Membership, Intergovernmental Relations Update and Funding of Indigenous Events 

View the full Meeting Agenda here 

3) Indigenous Relations Committee - Thursday, June 18th, 2026 at 3:00pm in the Cariboo RD Williams Lake Boardroom (180D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda: 

* Discussion Items -- Traditional Territory, Indigenous Relations Framework Implementation

* Roundtable Discussion 

View the full Meeting Agenda here

4) Cariboo-Chilcotin RHD Board Meeting - Friday, June 19th, 2026 at 9:30am in the Cariboo RD Williams Lake Boardroom.  On the Agenda: 

* Information-only items

* Update from the Chair 

View the full Meeting Agenda here

5) Cariboo RD Board Meeting - Friday, June 19, 2026 at 9:45am in the Cariboo RD Williams Lake Boardroom.  On the Agenda: 

* Delegations: i) Nilhts'i Ecoener Wind Project (near Hixon, BC but impacts on Cariboo RD Areas "B" + "C") and ii) BC Community Response Networks

* Land Use Matters (Electoral Area Directors only)

* Year Round Grant for Assistance applications

* NDIT Application - Tatla Lake

* 2025 Statement of Financial Information Report

* Information-only items

* Recommendations from CRD Committees or Commission for endorsement

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Government Meetings | Week of March 30-April 3, 2026

During the week of March 30-April 3, 2026 -- the following Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments' will be holding meetings: 

Wells -- Meetings, as noted below, to be held in Wells Council Chambers (4243 Sanders Avenue, Wells) or via Zoom

1) Closed Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 from 2-3pm and 4:45pm to 5:30pm as per Sections 90(1a + 1L - appointment and strategic planning) of the Community Charter.  View the Closed Meeting Notice here

2) Open Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 from 3:15pm to 4:30pm.  On the Agenda: 

* Update from Barkerville Heritage Trust (Al Richmond, Chair) 

* Updates on Strategic Priority Projects

* Reports from Mayor Coleman and Wells CAO

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Quesnel -- Meetings as noted below: 

1) Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 at 5:30pm in Quesnel Council Chambers (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant St, Quesnel).  On the Agenda: 

* Delegation: BC Transit re: Quesnel Transit Fare Review

* Committee Reports 

* Quesnel Transit Rates

* Cariboo RD Contribution Agreements

* BIA Levies 2026

* Request for Approval to Purchase a New Automated Side-Load Refuse Truck

* Surplus and Reserves 2026

* Johnston Bridge Rehabilitation Contract

* 2026 City of Quesnel Operational Plan

* RBC Barrier Buster Grant Application

* Prospectors Car Club - Request for a letter of support for a Northern Development Initiatives Trust grant application

View the full Meeting Agenda here

2) Financial Sustainability/Audit Committee - Regular Meeting - on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 at 9:30am in the Fraser Room Meeting Room (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant St, Quesnel).  On the Agenda: 

* 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan

* Proposed 2026 Municipal Tax Rates

* EV Charger at Museum – Possible Fees/Discussion Item

View the full Meeting Agenda here

3) Special Open Council Meeting on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 from 2:30pm - 4:30pm in the Forest Innovation Centre (2nd Floor, 410 Kinchant St, Quesnel).  On the Agenda: 

* Development of a Memorandum of Understanding with ?Esdilagh First Nation - Discussion

* Supportive Housing and Shelter Space - Discussion

* Quesnel Junior School Land Transfer and Development - Discussion

* Business Development - 435 Elliott Street property and Abattoir - Discussion

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Williams Lake: 

Committee of the Whole Session (no decisions made - only recommendations) on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 at 6:00pm in Williams Lake Council Chambers (450 Mart St, Williams Lake)

On the Agenda: 

* Water Treatment Plant Budget Update and Options 

* Town of View Royal re Provincial Housing Legislation Judicial Review Coalition Update (referred to Committee from March 24, 2026 Williams Lake Council meeting)

* Provincial Budget 2027 Consultation

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Cariboo Regional District: 

Central Cariboo Joint Committee - Regular Meeting on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 at 5:30pm in the Cariboo RD Williams Lake Boardroom.  On the Agenda: 

* Delegation #1 - R.I.S.E. Society re: proposed initiative in Electoral Area E

* Delegation #2 - Williams Lake Stampeders re: CMRC arena advertising and distribution of revenues

* Curbside Adjacency Agreement between the Regional District (Electoral Area "E") and the City of Williams Lake

* 2025 Operational Budget Information for Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex/Central Cariboo Recreation (2025 Budget Overrun/Request to Cover) 

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Cariboo RD Board's Committee of the Whole Session - March 19, 2026 mtg

Present: 

Chair M. Wagner/Vice-Chair M. Neufeld; Directors Audet, Bachmeier, Massier, Forseth, LeBourdais, Richmond, Glassford, Pare, Anderson, De Vries, Paull, Rathor and Pinkney 

Meeting called to order at 1:00pm

The Chair recognized that the meeting was taking place on the traditional unceded territory of Williams Lake First Nation within Secwepemculecw and welcomed newly elected Area "A" Director Nicole Audet to her first Cariboo Regional District meeting (Committee of the Whole)

Meeting Agenda adopted

Minutes of the previous Committee of the Whole meeting were adopted

Business:

The Committee discussed the following: 

1) Cariboo Roads/Advocacy to Province of BC

2) Highway 97 Interconnector Project - Quesnel area

3) Regional District Board's 2022-2026 Strategic Plan

Following discussion -- the Committee recommended to the Regional Board: 

That the Cariboo Regional District's next steps in addressing the issue of unacceptable road conditions be as follows:

a) Amend the Cariboo Regional District's submitted 2026 NCLGA (North Central Local Government Association) Resolution (Highway 97);

b) Request a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure during the CAO/Chair Convention in Victoria - April 2026;

c) Send a letter to NCLGA members, requesting support for the Cariboo Regional District's resolution at NCLGA on the need for improved road conditions, and ask if they wish to include Indigenous communities in the effort to secure infrastructure funding and prioritization;

d) Request a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure at the 2026 UBCM/Union of BC Municipalities Convention with Cariboo Regional District's member municipalities.

Recess to Closed Committee of the Whole Meeting:

At 2:11pm -- the Committee recessed its' Open Meeting to hold a Closed Committee meeting, as per Sections 90(1c + 1i - labour and legal advice) of the Community Charter

Resumption of Open Committee of the Whole Meeting:

At 2:58pm-- the Committee resumed its' Open Meeting 

And then the Committee adjourned at 2:58pm

Committee of the Whole (Williams Lake Council) Highlights - Feb 3, 2026 mtg

Present: Mayor SPS Rathor (Chair) and Councillors S. Boehm, A. Delainey, J. Flaspohler, M. Moses and S. Nelson 

Absent: Councillor J. Lyons 

Meeting called to order at 6:00pm

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

Meeting Agenda adopted - click here

Minutes of the previous Committee of the Whole meeting were adopted

Delegations:

1) Darren VanEs: R.I.S.E. Society

2) Steve Forseth: Cariboo Regional District Electoral Area 'D' Director re: Pine Valley Sewer System Verbal Update (increase to user fee in 2026 and impact on City of Williams Lake Airport budget)

After each delegation -- A Question/Answer period ensued...

The Chair thanked the delegations for their time/information... 

Business:

The Committee discussed the following: 

1) Permissive Tax Exemption - Late Request from Central Cariboo Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses

2)New Recognition Program Policy No. 235 

Following discussions -- the Committee made the following recommendations to Williams Lake City Council: 

1) Council maintain its direction to not consider late permissive tax applications (Late Request from Central Cariboo Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses)

CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Councillors M. Moses and S. Nelson

2) Council approve the new City of Williams Lake Recognition Program Policy No. 235 and that Council Policies No. 32 and 215 be repealed and finally, Policy No. 235 be brought back to Committee of Whole Council for review in February 2027, following its first year of implementation

And then the Committee adjourned at 6:45pm

Cariboo RD's Committee of the Whole Session - November 13, 2025 mtg

Present: 

Chair M. Wagner/Vice-Chair M. Neufeld; Directors Bachmeier, Massier, Forseth, Richmond, Glassford, Pare, Anderson, De Vries, Paull, Rathor, Pinkney and Alternate Director C. Kurta (Area “A”)

Meeting called to order at 9:30am

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 Committee of the Whole meeting were adopted

The Committee discussed the following matters: 

1) Delegation #1 -- Livestream Policy and Meeting Etiquette

Julie from Julie Rogers Consulting appeared before the Committee remotely to provide information on the upcoming Livestream Pilot Project.

Following her presentation - a Question/Answer period ensued....

The Chair thanked Ms. Rogers for her time/information .... 

Meeting recessed at 11:00am

Meeting resumed at 11:10am

2) Delegation #2 -- Cariboo RD Zoning and Rural Land Use Bylaw Consolidation Project

Corey Cooper, Planner, from McElhanney appeared before the Committee remotely to present on the consolidation of Cariboo RD Zoning and Rural Land Use Bylaws

Following their presentation - a Question/Answer period ensued....

The Chair thanked the delegation for their time/information .... 

3) Strategic Plan 

The Committee continued its' discussion regarding the Board's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan ... 

No resolution resulted from the discussion 

And then the Committee adjourned at 12:00pm

Committee of the Whole Session (Williams Lake Council) -- Oct 14, 2025 mtg

Present in Rick Hansen Boardroom: 

Mayor SPS Rathor (Chair) and Councillors A. Delainey, J. Flaspohler, M. Moses and S. Nelson 

Present via Zoom: 

Councillors S. Boehm and J. Lyons

Meeting called to order at 6:00pm

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

Meeting Agenda Adopted - click here

Minutes of the previous Committee of the Whole meeting were received/adopted

Delegations:

1) Rob Gertzen, Williams Lake Stampeders regarding Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex Arena/Advertising Revenue sharing between different hockey teams at CMRC 

2) Taya Vanderkop-Girard, FireSmart Coordinator, City of Williams Lake and Lorena Tillotson, Project Manager, FORSITE regarding the Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan for the City of Williams Lake

Following their presentations -- A Question/Answer period ensued

The Chair thanked the delegations for their time/information

Response to Delegations:

1) The presentation from Rob Gertzen, Williams Lake Stampeders regarding City funding and sharing of advertising opportunities/revenue earned between hockey teams at the Cariboo Recreation Complex was received and referred to Staff for a report to be presented at a future meeting of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee  

2) The presentation on the Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan for the City of Williams Lake was received for information and that a goal be added to the Plan to have a feasibility study for a City wide sprinkler or equivalent system 

Business:

The Committee discussed the following matters: 

1) Initial Discussion on Regional Community Grant /Grants for Assistance Applications | Pre-Joint Review Meeting

2) 2026-28 Fee for Service Continued Funding and New Applications Review

Following discussion -- the Committee passed the following motions: 

1) That the report of the Deputy Corporate Officer dated October 9, 2025 be received for information and Council refer consideration of the Community Grant / Grants for Assistance application awards to be made at the upcoming Central Cariboo Joint Committee meeting in November 

2) That the report of the Chief Financial Officer and the Deputy Corporate Officer dated October 10, 2025 be received and Council defer consideration of applications for Fee for Service funding for the 2026-2028 term to a future lunchtime meeting for further consideration 

Proceed to Closed Council Meeting:

At 7:56pm -- the following motion was passed 

That Council, following adjournment of the Committee of Whole Council open meeting, proceed to a Closed Council Meeting as per Sections 92 + 90(1g - litigation) of the Community Charter 

And then the Committee adjourned at 7:57pm 

Committee of the Whole (Cariboo RD Board) Highlights - Sept 4th, 2025 mtg

Present:

Chair M. Wagner/Vice Chair M. Neufeld; Directors Sjostrom, Bachmeier, Massier, Forseth, LeBourdais, Richmond, Glassford, Pare (via phone), Anderson, De Vries, Paull, and Rathor 

Meeting called to order at 9:30am

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

Meeting Agenda approved (as amended: Report of CFIB/Canadian Federation of Independent Business re: Regional District Expenditures)

Minutes of the previous Committee of the Whole meeting were adopted

Business:

The Committee discussed the following matters: 

* 2025 Cariboo Regional District Board Conference Expenses to date

* Conference Travel Costs (flying vs driving) 

* Future of "Board on the Road"

* Strategic Plan Update

* 2026-2030 Board Orientation Discussion

* Report of CFIB/Canadian Federation of Ind. Business entitled Bureaucracy over Basics: An examination of Regional District spending growth

Following discussion, the Committee provided the following recommendations to the Regional Board for consideration of endorsement 

1) That staff be directed to prepare a 5-year comparison of Board member conference attendance costs, and report back and that this report be brought forward on an annual basis going forward.

2) That staff be directed to prepare a report back on the feasibility of Board on the Road events to potentially be discontinued and replaced by town hall-style events in the electoral areas. 

And then the Committee adjourned at 12:27pm

Committee of the Whole (Cariboo RD Board) Session - June 19th, 2025 mtg

Present: 

Chair M. Wagner/Vice Chair M. Neufeld; Directors Bachmeier, Massier, Forseth, Richmond, Glassford, Pare, Anderson, De Vries, Coleman, Paull, and Pinkney 

Meeting called to order at 12:45pm

The Chair recognized that the meeting was taking place on various traditional unceded Indigenous territories of the South Cariboo 

Director Forseth advised the Committee of the unavoidable absence of Director Rathor, as a result of the passing of his father and consequently would not be able to attend either the Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday, June 19, 2025 nor the Board Meetings on Friday, June 20, 2025 

Meeting Agenda adopted - click here

Minutes of the previous Committee of the Whole meeting were received/adopted

A "Welcome to the Territory" ceremony was provided to the Committee by Mr. Floyd Dick

On behalf of the Committee -- the Chair thanked Mr. Dick for the warm Welcome to the Territory 

Business:

The Committee discussed the following items:

1) UBCM Meeting Requests – MOTT (Ministry of Transportation/Transit) Staff

2) Proposed Strategic Priorities Fund Applications

3) Zoning Bylaw and RLUB (Rural Land Use Bylaw) Consolidation Review Project 

4) Community Works Prioritization Policy Update

5) Asset Management Strategy

6) Costs of Attending the 2024 UBCM Convention

7) Protective Services Update

8) FireSmart Presentation

9) Update on the Board Strategic Plan 

The Committee then made the following recommendations to the Regional Board for its' consideration: 

a) 

That the new Community Works Funding Prioritization Policy be adopted as presented, and Policy 2020-1B-29 be rescinded.

That one-third (33%) of the balance of Community Works Funds as of January 1, 2025 be restricted for the CWF Community Impact Projects Stream as described in the new Community Works Funding Prioritization Policy, with the remainder restricted for the CWF Infrastructure Reinvestment Stream.

That $200,000 per year for fiscal years 2026-2029 from the Community Works Funds be approved for the Community Halls Green Infrastructure Upgrades program, funded from the Community Impact Projects Stream, for a total allocation of $800,000.

That the following allocation of Community Works Funds be approved from the Infrastructure Reinvestment Stream:

$ 250,000 for the Pine Valley Sewer Treatment System Upgrade – Feasibility Study & Design (2025);

$ 155,000 for the Lac La Hache Lift Station & Force Main Replacement Detailed Design (2025);

$1,500,000 – 150 Mile Firehall Replacement (2025);

$1,500,000 – Forest Grove Firehall 1 Replacement (2025);

$1,000,000 – 108 Low Pressure Mains Upgrade (2025);

$ 113,000 – SCADA Upgrade, Russett Bluff Water (2025);

$ 91,900 – SCADA Upgrade, Benjamin Water (2025); and

$ 625,000 for the Asset Management Planning Project Base Funding for software, consulting services and staffing at $125,000 per year from 2025-2029.

b) That the Asset Management Strategy be adopted as presented.

At 3:45pm -- the Committee recessed its' Open Meeting and proceeded to a Closed Session as per Sections 92 + 90(1e - land) of the Community Charter

At 4:06pm -- the Committee resumed its' Open Meeting

And then the Committee adjourned at 4:07pm

Special Committee of the Whole Session (Williams Lake City Council) - June 5th, 2025 mtg

Present: 

Mayor Rathor (Chair); Councillors Boehm, Delainey (via Zoom), Flaspohler, Moses and Nelson

Guests:

Cariboo RD Area Directors' Steve Forseth/Betty Anderson (Areas "D" + "K") and the Cariboo RD Regional Community/Economic Development Manager Beth Holden

Meeting called to order at 12:00pm

The Chair recognized that the meeting was taking place on the traditional unceded territory of Williams Lake First Nation within Secwepemculecw and welcomed Cariboo RD Area Directors Steve Forseth + Betty Anderson to today's meeting of the Committee

Meeting Agenda adopted - click here

Delegation:

Harold Stolar, District Manager Natural Resource Operations Cariboo-Chilcotin and Josh Pressey, Regional Executive Director Cariboo Region appeared before the Committee to provide a BC Ministry of Forests Update - presentation here

Following the presentation -- a Question/Answer period ensued

Committee Resolution:

That the presentation and update from Ministry of Forests representatives Harold Stolar, District Manager Natural Resource Operations Cariboo-Chilcotin and Josh Pressey, Regional Executive Director Cariboo Region on regional operations be received for information and that Staff be directed to prepare a UBCM Resolution be prepared on reducing the approval process for Forestry Permits to 90 days all-in and that letters of support for the UBCM Resolution be sought from the Cariboo Regional District and local First Nations...

And then the Committee adjourned at 12:55pm

Committee of the Whole (Cariboo RD Board) - March 20th, 2025

Present: 

Chair M. Wagner/Vice Chair M. Neufeld; Directors Sjostrom, Bachmeier, Massier, Forseth,  LeBourdais, Richmond, Glassford, Pare, Anderson, De Vries, Paull, Rathor and Pinkney 

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

Meeting Agenda adopted - click here

Minutes of the previous Committee of the Whole meeting were received/adopted

Business:

The Committee discussed the following items:

* Short Term Rental (STR) Regulations Update (Director LeBourdais declared a conflict on this item at 9:35am and returned to the meeting at 9:57am

* Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations – Proposed Bylaw Changes

* Presentation on SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Upgrades

* Staff Capital Priorities and Associated Amendments to the Community Works Funds Priority Policy

* Request for Community Works Funds for Red Bluff Firehall in Electoral Area "A"

* Meeting Remuneration Rates

* Request from Dir. Forseth (Area D) re: Explore Creation of new Animal Control Service

* Verbal Update from Manager of Solid Waste on Cariboo RD Solid Waste Management Plan provincial approval

Following discussions - the Committee agreed to the following Resolutions: 

1) Refer Remuneration Bylaw to Policy Committee for review, based on the Committee of the Whole discussions in relation to half day or full day rates for specific sanctioned business meetings

2)  That staff be authorized to work wih Director Forseth for the establishment of a dog control service in Electoral Area D, and that up to $5,000 be authorized from the rural feasibility fund

CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Director Anderson (Area K)

3) That staff be directed to bring forward a list of the top few immediate priorities for the Regional District Community Works Fund at the April 11, 2025 Cariboo Regional District Board meeting

4) That staff be directed to prepare a policy outlining how capital projects will be prioritized consistent with Asset Management principles and consistent with the methods and procedures outlined in this report for presentation at the next Policy Committee.

5) That $500,000 of Community Works Funds be allocated to the Red Bluff Firehall replacement. 

CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Directors Forseth, Neufeld and Rathor (Areas D,E, Williams Lake) 

The Committee adjourned at 2:08pm 

Williams Lake Council to hold Special Committee of the Whole session Friday at 12 noon!

Williams Lake Council has scheduled a Special Committee of the Whole meeting on Friday (Nov 1st, 2024) at 12pm to discuss Water Treatment Plant Disinfection Options/Next Steps

The full Meeting Agenda can be viewed here

Williams Lake Council meets in Committee of the Whole Tuesday!

This coming Tuesday (October 29th, 2024) at 6pm -- Williams Lake Council meets in Committee of the Whole.  On the Agenda:

* Review of Fee for Service Agreements

* Review Grant in Aide/Grants for Assistance applications to prepare for discussion with Cariboo RD Areas D,E,F,J,K Directors in late November... 

View the full Agenda here

Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Government Meetings| Week of Oct 1-4, 2024

During the week of October 1-4, 2024 -- the following local governments of the Cariboo-Chilcotin will be holding meetings, as follows:

Quesnel -- Meetings as noted below:

1) Regular Council Meeting - Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at 5:30pm in Quesnel Council Chambers (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant St).  On the Agenda:

* Municipal Financing Authority Equipment Financing 2025

* Official Community Plan Amendments

View the full Agenda here

2) Financial Sustainability/Audit Committee - Regular Meeting on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 at 9am in the Fraser Room, Quesnel City Hall (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant St).  On the Agenda:

* Finance Policy Updates

* Budget Timing - Discussion

* Budget Principles Policy

* SPCA Contract - Discussion

* MOU with Cariboo RD - Discussion

* Closed Committee Meeting -- Section 90(1k - negotiations) of the Community Charter

View the full Agenda here

3) Policy & Bylaw Committee - Regular Meeting on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 at 3:15pm in the Fraser Room, Quesnel City Hall (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant St).  On the Agenda:

* Moose Statue Signage - Discussion

* City of Quesnel Policy Review

* Committee Schedule for 2024/25

View the full Agenda here

Williams Lake - Committee of the Whole Session on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at 6pm in the Rick Hansen Boardroom (Basement, Williams Lake City Hall - 450 Mart St).  On the Agenda:

* Delegation: Cianna O'Connor re: Overdose Awareness

* Budget and Financial Plan - Community Engagement Strategy

* Updated Snow and Ice Control Policy No. 231

View the full Agenda here

Committee of the Whole (WL Council) - July 9th mtg

Present: 

In Person -- Mayor SPS Rathor (Committee Chair); Councillors Boehm, Lyons

Via Zoom -- Councillors Delainey, Flaspohler, Moses and Nelson

Meeting called to order at 6:28pm

Mayor Rathor recognized that the meeting was taking place on the traditional unceded territory of Williams Lake First Nation within Secwepemculecw 

Meeting Agenda approved

Minutes of the previous Committee meeting were received/adopted

Delegation:

Andy Delli Pizzi and Marnie Brenner from Interior Health appeared before the Committee to provide a presentation on IH Healthy Communities Development Program

Following the presentation - a Question/Answer period ensued

The Chair thanked the delegation for their time/information

Resolved: That the presentation from Andy Delli Pizzi, Marnie Brenner, Interior Health regarding the IH Healthy Communities Program and the role of the Healthy Communities Facilitator be received for information and that Council take a public position that BC's Public Health Officer (Bonnie Henry) permit those not vaccinated from the COVID-19 pandemic be permitted to return to work in BC's Healthcare workplace

Business:

1) The Committee received the following updates from the Protective Services Department:

* Protective Services Operations

* Fire Prevention

2) Update on Current Practices and Homelessness

The Committee received a report of the Senior Bylaw Officer

Discussion ensued thereon

Resolved: That the Committee recommend:

That Council direct staff to prepare a Parks and Public Lands Bylaw for review and consideration, incorporating the requirements for temporary overnight sheltering as endorsed by Council in April 2023, and to present additional options and proposals for consideration and further discussion.

3) New Community Grants Program Policy No. 230

The Committee received a report of the Deputy Corporate Officer

Discussion ensued thereon... 

Resolved: That the Committee recommend:

That Council authorize new City of Williams Lake Community Grants Program Policy No. 230, as amended, and that Council Policies No. 18 and 202 be repealed

4) Standing Agenda Item - Atlantic Power

The Corporate Officer and the Chair provided verbal reports updating the Committee on this item

5) Motion to Proceed to a Special Closed/In-Camera Council Meeting:

Resolved: That Council now resolve into a Closed Meeting, following adjournment of the Open Committee of Whole Council Meeting - according to Section 92 of the Community Charter for discussion of items identified under Section 90 (1) (a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality; and (c) labour relations or other employee relations.

The Committee adjourned at 7:38pm

Cariboo RD Committee of Whole Session - June 19th mtg

Present: 

Chair Wagner and Directors Sjostrom, Bachmeier (via MS Teams), Forseth, Neufeld, LeBourdais, Richmond, Glassford, Pare, Anderson, De Vries, Roodenburg (entered meeting at 10:20am) and Pinkney 

Meeting called to order at 9:30am

 

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

Meeting Agenda adopted with late items (REDIP/Municipal Support for RD Projects)

Minutes of the previous Committee of the Whole meeting were received/adopted

Delegations:

1)  Inspector Lake and Staff-Sergeant Brad McKinnon of the Williams Lake RCMP appeared before the Committee to have a discussion regarding dangerous dogs

Following a presentation -- Inspector Lake and Staff-Sergeant McKinnon responded to questions of the Committee

Director Roodenburg entered the meeting at 10:20am

The Chair thanked Inspector Lake and Staff-Sergeant McKinnon for their time/information

Closed Committee Session:

At 10:33am -- the Committee recessed its' Open Session to go into a Closed Committee Session, as per Sections 92 + 90(1f,g,i - law enforcement, litigation and legal advice) of the Community Charter

At 11:24am -- the Committee rose from its' Closed Committee Session and agreed to continue its' Open Session

Business:

The Committee discussed the following matters:

i) Municipal Support for RD Projects

ii) REDIP (Rural Economic Development and Infrastructure Program)

iii) Wildfire Mitigation in the Cariboo Regional District

Following discussion -- the Committee agreed to make the following recommendation to the Regional Board:

That a letter be sent to Cariboo-PG MP Todd Doherty encouraging appropriate recognition of regional districts at  federal funding announcements

Meeting recessed at 12:23pm

Meeting resumed at 1:00pm

Delegations (cont.):

2) At 1:01pm -- the following individuals appeared before the Committee to present Agriculture Information:

Nicole Pressey, Regional Agrologist, Ministry of Agriculture and Food; 

Chris Armes, Senior Rangeland Policy Specialist, Ministry of Forests 

David Zirnhelt/Alec Kulchar, BC Cattlemen's Association

Following their presentations -- the presenters responded to questions of the Committee

The Chair thanked the delegation for their time/information 

The Committee adjourned at 3:09pm

Cariboo RD Committee of the Whole Session - April 11th mtg

Present:

Chair M. Wagner and Directors Sjostrom, Bachmeier, Massier, Forseth, LeBourdais, Richmond, Glassford, Pare, Anderson, De Vries and Alternate Directors Roodenburg and Nelson (Quesnel, Williams Lake)

Meeting called to order at 1:30pm

The Chair recognized that the meeting was taking place on the traditional, unceded territory of the Williams Lake First Nation within Secwepemculecw and she welcomed Alternate Directors Roodenburg and Nelson (Quesnel, Williams Lake) to today's meeting of the Committee

Meeting Agenda adopted

Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held March 21st, 2024 were received/adopted

Delegation(s) or Presentation(s): None 

Committee Business:

The Committee discussed the following matters:

* Board's Strategic Plan

* Update on Audio-Visual upgrades to Boardroom

Meeting recessed at 1:53pm

Meeting resumed at 2:00pm

Closed Committee Session:

At 2:00pm -- the Committee recessed to a Closed Committee Session as per Section 90(1j - information prohibited from public disclosure) of the Community Charter

At 3:40pm-- the Committee rose from its' Closed Session and resumed its' Open Session

The Committee adjourned at 3:41pm

Cariboo RD Committee of the Whole Session - March 21st mtg

Present -- Chair Wagner/Vice Chair Neufeld; Directors Sjostrom, Bachmeier, Massier, Forseth, LeBourdais, Richmond, Glassford, Pare, Anderson, De Vries, Paull, Rathor, Pinkney and Alternate Director Funk (District of Wells - entered meeting at 10:20am)

Meeting called to order at 9:30am

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 last Committee of the Whole meeting held February 8th, 2024 were adopted

Delegation -- 11:00am:

Lauren Yawney, Acting Director, Legislation - Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Vickie Boudrias, Operations Manager - Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Chris Armes from the Ministry of Forests, and Alex Kulchar, BC Cattlemen's Association Committee Chair,  appeared before the Committee to present and discuss information regarding fencing issues and livestock at large

Following their presentations -- a Question/Answer period ensued... 

The Chair thanked the delegation for their time/information

Business:

The Committee discussed the following items:

1) eScribe App Training 

2) Bylaw Enforcement Activity Reporting 

2) Dangerous Dog Bylaw - Electoral Area "D" 

3) Expansion of BCEHS First Responder Program

4) Cariboo Regional District's Engagement Strategy

Following the Committee's discussions -- the Committee made recommendations to the Regional Board for its' consideration

1) That it be recommended to the Board:

That the Draft communication engagement strategy be endorsed as presented

The Committee adjourned at 2:22pm