Approved May 22, 2008

REGIONAL DISTRICT -SIMILKAMEEN REGULAR BOARD MEETING

Minutes of the Board Meeting of the Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) Board of Directors held at 12:39 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2008 in the Boardroom, 101 Martin Street, Penticton, .

MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair D. Ashton, City of Penticton Director R. McLean, Town of Princeton Director L. Bennest, District of Summerland Director J. Nitsch, Electoral Area ‘G’ Director T. Chapman, Electoral Area ‘E’ Director A. Patton, Electoral Area ‘C’ Director W. Despot, Village of Director M. Pendergraft, Electoral Area ‘A’ Vice-Chair G. Hanson, Electoral Area ‘B’ Director R. Perrie, Electoral Area ‘F’ Director R. Hovanes, Town of Oliver Director B. Schwarz, Electoral Area ‘D’ Director J. Kimberley, City of Penticton Director J. Slater, Town of Director G. Logan, Electoral Area ‘H’ Director P. Waterman, District of Summerland Director R. McIvor, City of Penticton Director J. Vassilaki, City of Penticton

STAFF PRESENT: W. Baldwin, Chief Administrative Officer T. Batten, General Manager of Administration Services J. Tarves, Interim General Manager of Finance A. Reeder, Engineering Services Manager S. Theurer, Planning Services Manager C. Garrish, Planner E. Riechert, Planner C. Cowan, Recording Secretary G. Cramm, Administration Secretary

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

B181/08 It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board: 1.1 Adopt the Agenda for the RDOS Board Meeting scheduled for May 8, 2008 and

1.2 Receive all correspondence and reports on the May 8, 2008 Agenda. CARRIED

2. PRESENTATIONS

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3. MINUTES (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

3.1 Air Quality Committee Meeting – April 17, 2008

B182/08A/PW It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board receive the Minutes of the Air Quality Committee Meeting held April 17, 2008 and endorse the following recommendations:

4.1 Bylaw creation regarding outdoor wood boilers

4.2 Bylaw creation regarding burning barrels and letter regarding Smoke Control Regulations CARRIED

3.2 RDOS Regular Board Meeting – April 17, 2008

B183/08 It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board adopt the Minutes of the Board Meeting held April 17, 2008 as circulated. CARRIED

4. DELEGATION

4.1 Summerland Food Action Coalition Merlin Rosser

Mr. Rosser addressed the Board regarding the establishment and initiatives of the Summerland Food Action Coalition.

Director Kimberley vacated the Boardroom at 1:00 p.m.

B184/08A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board request staff to investigate the Agriculture Officer Position for the Okanagan-Similkameen region;

AND THAT staff contact Central Okanagan Regional District for information on their staff position. CARRIED

Director Hovanes vacated the Boardroom at 1:15 p.m.

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B185/08A It was MOVED and SECONDED WHEREAS the proposed food safety regulations will inhibit the processing, distribution and consumption of underutilized food product for sale or for charity (food bank) when world food supply is now becoming a serious issue;

AND WHEREAS producers of produce that will be directly affected will suffer a direct loss of revenue that will challenge their financial liability;

THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the RDOS request the Federal and Provincial Governments to reconsider the introduction of the proposed food safety regulations. CARRIED

5. CORRESPONDENCE

5.1 Letter dated April 3, 2008 from The Hon. P. Bell, Minister of Agriculture and Lands re Meat Inspection Regulation.

Director Kimberley returned at 1:25 p.m.

5.2 Letter dated April 4, 2008 from S. L. Horning, Council Recording Secretary, City of re Management of Feral European Rabbits

B186/08A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board direct staff to bring forward a resolution as outlined in the letter dated April 4, 2008 from the City of Kelowna. CARRIED

5.3 Letter dated April 10, 2008 from S. Clark, Program Officer, Local Government Program Services re Community Tourism Grant (Phase I) – 2007 Canada Post Freestyle Ski Grand Prix

5.4 Letter dated April 16, 2008 from Canada-British Columbia Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund re RDOS Applications for Funding

5.5 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Members’ Advisory dated April 16, 2008 re Largest-Ever Survey on Municipal Issues Shows Canadians Want Federal Support for Cities and Communities

5.6 Letter dated April 17, 2008 from K. Cook, President, China Ridge Cross- Country Ski Association re Request for Waiving of Building Permit Fees

B187/08B It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board waive the building permit fees for the China Ridge Cross Country Ski Association public warming hut. CARRIED Opposed: Director Patton, Perrie

5.7 Memorandum dated April 25, 2008 from S. Gimse, UBCM President re Response from Finance Minister Carol Taylor on the Carbon Tax

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5.8 Letter dated April 22, 2008 from D. Corrigan, Mayor, City of Burnaby re Highway Maintenance Specifications

Ms. Batten will research and bring forward information to the next meeting.

6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.1 Bylaws at First Reading (Unweighted Rural Vote – Simple Majority)

6.1.1 Mazama Developments Ltd. – Folio H07-01121.000

Bylaw No. 1725.17, 2008 Electoral Area ‘H” Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw

It was MOVED and SECONDED: THAT Bylaw No. 1725.17, 2008, Electoral Area ‘H’ Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw be read a second time and proceed to public hearing; THAT the holding of the public hearing be delegated to a Director of the Regional District; AND THAT, prior to adoption, the property owner register a restrictive covenant on title providing a 100 metre buffer and a barrier/fence that is suitable for this site and still provides for wildlife movement around the wetlands, and as identified in the Preliminary Environmental Site Survey prepared by Canyon Wren Consulting Inc, dated March 28, 2008, and in accordance with the Provincial Develop with Care: Target buffer distances for biodiversity conservation.

B188/08P It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the motion be amended by changing “100 metre buffer” to “15 metre buffer” and remove “and a barrier/fence that is suitable for this site and still provides for wildlife movement around the wetlands, and” and also “and in accordance with the Provincial Develop with Care: Target buffer distances for biodiversity conservation.” CARRIED

B189/08P QUESTION ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED

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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

7. PLANNING

7.1 Staff report dated April 21, 2008 from E. Riechert, Planner re Strategy for engaging First Nations in land use matters

B190/08P It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the Board direct staff to develop a long term strategy with bands of the Okanagan Nation, the Okanagan Nation Alliance and the Nicola Tribal Council as determined, that establishes a process for input on land use matters. CARRIED

8. BUILDING INSPECTION

9. RURAL LAND USE MATTERS

9.1 Board of Variance – Refund Request (Unweighted Rural Vote – Simple Majority)

Area E

9.1.1 Kuoppala, - Folio E07-01940.005, Lot B, Plan KAP54932, District Lot 266, SDYD

9.1.1.1 Letter dated April 29, 2008 from M. Kuoppala

B191/08P It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board refund $1,316 of the Board of Variance Fee to Mary Kuoppala. CARRIED Opposed: Directors Hanson, Patton

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9.2 Bylaws to be Introduced (Unweighted Rural Vote – Simple Majority)

Area D

9.2.1 One Hectare Policy – Electoral Area ‘D’

9.2.1.1 Bylaw No. 2000.06, 2008 Subdivision Servicing Amendment Bylaw

9.2.1.2 Bylaw No. 1708.08, 2008 Electoral Area ‘D’ 1 ha Minimum Parcel Regulation for un-sewered properties Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw

9.2.1.3 Bylaw No. 1801.15, 2008 Electoral Area ‘D’ 1 ha Minimum Parcel Regulation for un-sewered properties Zoning Amendment Bylaw

9.2.1.4 Bylaw No. 1882.09, 2008 Electoral Area ‘D’ 1 ha Minimum Parcel Regulation for un-sewered properties Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw

9.2.1.5 Bylaw No. 1883.13, 2008 Electoral Area ‘D’ 1 ha Minimum Parcel Regulation for un-sewered properties Zoning Amendment Bylaw

B192/08P It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT Bylaw No. 2000.06, 2008, Subdivision Servicing Amendment Bylaw be read a first and second time. THAT Bylaw No. 1708.08, 2008, Electoral Area ‘D’ 1 ha Minimum Parcel Regulation for un-sewered properties Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw be read a first and second time and proceed to public hearing; THAT Bylaw No. 1801.15, 2008, Electoral Area ‘D’ 1 ha Minimum Parcel Regulation for un-sewered properties Zoning Amendment Bylaw be read a first and second time and proceed to public hearing; THAT Bylaw No. 1882.09, 2008, Electoral Area ‘D’ 1 ha Minimum Parcel Regulation for un-sewered properties Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw be read a first and second time and proceed to public hearing; THAT Bylaw No. 1883.13, 2008, Electoral Area ‘D’ 1 ha Minimum Parcel Regulation for un-sewered properties Zoning Amendment Bylaw be read a first and second time and proceed to public hearing; AND THAT the holding of the public hearing be delegated to a Director of the Regional District. CARRIED

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Area F

9.2.2 Greata Ranch/Renate Bublick – Folio F07-06646.630

Bylaw No. 1742.14, 2008 Electoral Area ‘F’ Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw

B193/08P It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT Bylaw No. 1742.14, 2008, Electoral Area ‘F’ Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw be read a first and second time and proceed to public hearing; AND THAT the holding of the public hearing be delegated to a Director of the Regional District. CARRIED

9.2.3 Greata Ranch Development Corp./Bublick Folio F0706646.615 Greata Ranch Development Corp./Bublick Folio F07-06646.621 And Electoral Area ‘F’ Rural Land Use Text (Docks) Amendments

9.2.3.1 Bylaw No. 1742.11, 2008 Electoral Area ‘F’ Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw

9.2.3.2 Bylaw No. 1742.12, 2008 Electoral Area ‘F’ Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw

9.2.3.3 Bylaw No. 1742.15, 2008 Electoral Area ‘F’ Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw (Text - Docks)

B194/08P It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT Bylaw No. 1742.11, 2008, Electoral Area ‘F’ Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw be read a first and second time and proceed to public hearing; THAT, prior to adoption of amendment bylaw No. 1742.11, 2008, the property owner agrees to enter into a restrictive covenant with the Regional District that will grant access over, and use to the 172-berth dock facility only in favour of Lot 1, Plan KAP85707, District Lot 2537, ODYD; Lot 1, Plan KAP83541, Except Plan KAP85241, District Lot 2537, ODYD; and Lot A, Plan KAP85241, District Lot 2537, ODYD; and that provision is made for the covenant to be carried forward and applied to any future strata subdivisions; THAT Bylaw No. 1742.12, 2008, Electoral Area ‘F’ Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw be read a first and second time and proceed to public hearing; THAT Bylaw No. 1742.15, 2008, Electoral Area ‘F’ Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw be read a first and second time and proceed to public hearing; AND THAT the holding of the public hearing be delegated to a Director of the Regional District. CARRIED Opposed: Directors Patton, Chapman

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Area H

9.2.4 Milligan – Folio H07-01362.600

Bylaw No. 1725.18, 2008 Electoral Area ‘H’ Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw

B195/08P It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT Bylaw No. 1725.18, 2008, Electoral Area ‘H’ Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw be read a first and second time and proceed to public hearing; AND THAT, the holding of the public hearing be delegated to a Director of the Regional District. CARRIED

9.3 Bylaws at Second Reading (Unweighted Rural Vote)

Area H

9.3.1 Musgrove – Folio H07-01319.010

9.3.1.1 Public Hearing Minutes – April 16, 2008 (Simple Majority)

B196/08P It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board receive the Minutes of the Public Hearing held April 16, 2008 regarding Bylaw No. 1725.14 as presented. CARRIED

9.3.1.2 Bylaw No. 1725.14, 2007 Electoral Area ‘H’ Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw (2/3 Majority)

B197/08P It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT Bylaw No. 1725.14, 2007 Electoral Area ‘H’ Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw be read a third time and be adopted. CARRIED

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9.4 Bylaws at Third Reading (Unweighted Rural Vote – Simple Majority)

Area C

9.4.1 Schafer – Folio C07-05353.050

9.4.1.1 Bylaw No. 2122.08, 2007 Electoral Area ‘C’ Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw

9.4.1.2 Bylaw No. 2123.13, 2007 Electoral Area ‘C’ Zoning Amendment Bylaw

B198/08P It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT Bylaw No. 2122.08, 2007, Electoral Area ‘C’ Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw and Bylaw No. 2123.13, 2007, Electoral Area ‘C’ Rural Zoning Amendment Bylaw be adopted. CARRIED

10. ENGINEERING SERVICES

11. PUBLIC WORKS

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

12. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORTS

Mr. Baldwin provided an update to the Board earlier in the day.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

13. FINANCE

14. INFORMATION SERVICES

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15. PROTECTIVE SERVICES

15.1 Staff report dated April 14, 2008 from M, Woods, Protective Services Manager re 2008 Fire Department Appointments (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

B199/08A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board appoint the following people as members of the Anarchist Mountain Fire Department for the periods indicated:

Name Position Term Expires Joe Simoes Fire Chief 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Irvin Redekopp Secretary 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Duane Harfman Captain 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Grant Harfman Lieutenant 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 John Nett Lieutenant 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Zachary Poturica Lieutenant 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Rob Burk Trainer 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Arlet DeVisser Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Brian Dragseth Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Olga Engel Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Paul Farrugia Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 RD (Butch) Ferguson Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Ed Gray Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Mitchell Gray Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Annina Hoffmeister Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Ryan Miller Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Silvo Poturica Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Tony Poturica Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Don Scott Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Ajai Sehgal Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Henry Woronko Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Joey Gray Trainee 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 CARRIED

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B200/08A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board appoint the following people as members of the Kaleden Fire Department for the periods indicated:

Name Position Term Expires Darlene Bailey Fire Chief 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Graham Burke Assist. Chief 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Rick Suckling 1st Captain 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Jason Wright 2nd Captain 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Len Bzdel 3rd Captain 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Hugh Berchowitz Treasurer 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Richard White Secretary 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Brian Abraham Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Steve Arstad Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Ron Champken Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Christy Colquhoun Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Denis Gaudry Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Joel Kastor Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Cathy Lacey Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Harold Lacey Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Tina MacAulay Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Shaun McCaffery Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Tony Madeira Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Jack Mercer Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Josh Mercer Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Bill Oliver Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Leslie Roos Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Geof Thompson Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Tony White Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Hugh Winter Trainee Probation Dec. 31, 2008 Patricia Winter Trainee Probation Dec. 31, 2008 CARRIED

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B201/08A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board appoint the following people as members of the Keremeos Fire Department, Naramata Fire Department, Okanagan Falls Fire Department, Fire Department and Willowbrook Fire Department for the periods indicated:

Keremeos Fire Department:

Name Position Term Expires Jordy Bosscha Fire Chief 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Bill Sparkes Deputy Chief 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Doug MacLeod Training Officer 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Tim Cottrill Safety Captain 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Jim Murphy Truck Captain 1year Dec. 31, 2008 Bill Arnott Equip. Captain 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Melanie Bagley Public Relations 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Andrew Abbott Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Chris Antler Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Red Bosscha Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 D’Arcy Bridgman Member 1year Dec. 31, 2008 Chris Carpenter Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Kevin Demchuck Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Dakota Dierdorf Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Greg Eaton Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Jeremy Evans Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Dave Gibbs Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Evin Hartfield Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Bill Keyes Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Keven Klippenstein Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Emilie Lougheed Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Paul McLean Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Ed Minshull Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Tim Roberts Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Terry Sawiuk Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Tom Schwetje Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 John Sladen Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Bob Thurston Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Simon Villecourt Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008

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Naramata Fire Department:

Name Position Term Expires Grahame Baker Fire Chief 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Dennis Smith Assistant Chief 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 John Caron Assistant Chief 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Chris Blann Captain 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Tony Trovao Captain 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Randy Doroshuk Lieutenant 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Aaron Foster Lieutenant 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 David Kopp Lieutenant 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Don White Lieutenant 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Lyle Armour Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Mitch Black Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Doug Collins Dispatcher 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Mike Denich Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Bruce Gowe Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 David Gowe Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Victor Hillebrand Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Kelly Hohmann Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Stewart Linton Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Robert Lund Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Will McCutcheon Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 John Palmer Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Clay Smith Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Garret Smith Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Robin Fredrickson Probationary F/F 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Sean Kimberley Probationary F/F 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Einar Madsen Probationary F/F 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Steven March Probationary F/F 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Hans Pederson Probationary F/F 1 year Dec. 31, 2008

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Okanagan Falls Fire Department:

Name Position Term Expires Bob Haddow Fire Chief 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Bert Bazley Deputy Chief 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Keith Robbins Captain 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Rob Oliver Captain 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Rob Somerville Secretary/Treasurer 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Judy Morris Secretary 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Doug Atkins Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Kelvin Black Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Ian Bowen Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Russell Chartier Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Fred Dobransky Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Lyonel Doherty Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Rick Fleming Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Jason Leir Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Peter Maliepaard Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Kris Poole Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Cody Risbridger Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Jordan Somerville Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Scott Stephens Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Martin Zenuik Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Marinus VanUden Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008

Tulameen Fire Department:

Name Position Term Expires Jody Woodford Fire Chief 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Loretta McDiarmid Deputy Fire Chief 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Alan Craigie Secretary/Treasurer 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Mike Sanderson Captain 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Dan Wolowidnyk Captain 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Rod Dixon Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Rob Gunn Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Tanner Gunn Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Aaron Koller Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Neil McDiarmid Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Ed Reichert Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Marg Reichert Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Bert Rice Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Rochelle Sanderson Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Eric Smart Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Jack Tosseng Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008

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Willowbrook Fire Department:

Name Position Term Expires Roy Booth Fire Chief 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Andy Braconnier Hall Captain 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Pepper Braconnier Hall Captain 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Keven Crawford Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Craig Cook Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Charlie Fisher First Lieutenant 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Karl Gustavson Dir. & Training Officer 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Terry Gustavson Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Doug Hume Captain 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Val Hume Comptroller 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Jan Kreut Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Wayne Kreut Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Pat Lantz Truck Captain 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 John Lewall Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Verity Mulvihill Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Patrick Mulvihill Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Finn Nielsen Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Gail Nielsen Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Lennie O’Dell Equipment Captain 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 June Reynolds Secretary 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Phil Reynolds Second Lieutenant 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Maryann Schlaut Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Victor Sidorczuk Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Andrew Taggart Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Max Tetachuk Captain 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Greta Westby Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 CARRIED

15.2 Bylaws to be Introduced (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

Area E

15.2.1 Bylaw No. 2442, 2008 Naramata Fire Prevention and Suppression Local Services Establishment Amendment Bylaw

B202/08 It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the Board authorize assent be given on behalf of the electoral area by the electoral area director pursuant to Section 801.5 of the Local Government Act. CARRIED

B203/08A/F It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT Bylaw No. 2442, 2008 Naramata Fire Prevention and Suppression Local Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw be read a first, second and third time. CARRIED

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15.3 Bylaws at Third Reading (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

Area E

15.3.1 Bylaw No. 2414, 2007 Naramata Fire Prevention and Suppression Local Services Establishment Amendment Bylaw

B204/08A/F It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT Bylaw No. 2414, 2007 Naramata Fire Prevention and Suppression Local Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw be adopted. CARRIED

16. PARKS & RECREATION

16.1 Staff report dated April 28, 2008 from M. Woods, Protective Services Manager re 2008 Parks and Recreation Commission Appointments (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

B205/08A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board of Directors appoints the following as members of the Naramata Parks & Recreation Commission:

Name Position Term Expires Dennis Smith Chair 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Deborah Linton Vice-Chair 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Tracey Stel Treasurer 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Ben Veldhoen Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Magnihild Kopp Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 CARRIED

B206/08A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board of Directors appoints the following as members of the Woodlie Park Committee:

Name Position Term Expires Elef Christensen Chair 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Ruth Woodin Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 TerriJo Bratt Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Jeremy Dearden Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Donald V. Armstrong Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 CARRIED

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ADMINISTRATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT

17. ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

17.1 Bylaws at Third Reading (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

17.1.1 Bylaw No. 2361.01, 2008 Similkameen Valley Economic Development Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw

B207/08A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT Bylaw No. 2361.01, 2008 Similkameen Valley Economic Development Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw be adopted. CARRIED

17.1.2 Bylaw No. 2430, 2007 Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen Sterile Insect Release Extended Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw

B208/08A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT Bylaw No. 2430, 2007 “Regional District Okanagan- Similkameen Sterile Insect Release Extended Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw” be adopted. CARRIED Opposed: Director Ashton

17.2 Staff report dated April 29, 2008 from T. Batten, General Manager of Administration Services re Request for Consent – City of Penticton/Penticton Indian Band Sewage Treatment Service Agreement (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

B209/08A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the Board of the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen give consent to the City of Penticton to provide sewage treatment to the Penticton Indian Band for a twenty-five year term. CARRIED

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17.3 Staff report dated April 29, 2008 from T. Batten, General Manager of Administration Services re FortisBC Inc. – Naramata Substation – Request for letter of support from the RDOS (Unweighted Rural Vote – Simple Majority)

B210/08A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the Regional Board supports FortisBC application to purchase a portion of Block B, DL 266 SDYD for the purposes of an electrical substation from Integrated Land Management Branch (ILMB); and

THAT the Regional Board requests that ILMB amend the RDOS lease area (Naramata Fire Hall site) concurrent with the FortisBC application to purchase; and,

THAT the Chair and General Manager of Administration Services be authorized to execute the amended land documents. CARRIED

B211/08A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT assurance be provided by FORTIS BC that there will be no impact on the Fire hall communication capabilities of a result of the sub-station location. CARRIED

Director Vassilaki vacated the Boardroom at 2:31 p.m.

18. SPECIAL PROJECTS

18.1 Bylaws to be Introduced (Unweighted Corporate Vote – 2/3 Majority)

Area A

18.1.1 Bylaw No. 2444, 2008 Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen Parks Regulation Amendment Bylaw

B212/08A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT Bylaw No. 2444, 2008 Regional District Okanagan- Similkameen Parks Regulation Amendment Bylaw be read a first, second and third time and be adopted. CARRIED

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18.2 Staff report dated April 30, 2008 from D. Vaykovich, Special Projects Coordinator re Centennial Red Bridge Celebration (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

B213/08A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the Board request that Municipal Insurance Association name the Centennial Red Bridge Celebration as an additional insured; and

THAT the Board endorse the application for a Provincial Public Highway Permit for the Red Bridge 100th Anniversary Celebration Event to be held July 26, 2008;

AND THAT the Board authorize the Chair and the General Manager of Administration Services to execute the Provincial Public Highway Permit on behalf of Similkameen Country. CARRIED

Director Slater vacated the Boardroom at 2:32 p.m.

18.3 Staff report dated April 30, 2008 from D. Vaykovich, Special Projects Coordinator re 2008 Trans-Canada Trail Challenge (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

B214/08A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the Board provide support for the Short Term Event Client Application by Trails BC to hold the 2008 Trans-Canada Trail Challenge on the Naramata portion of the Kettle Valley Railway;

AND THAT the Board support Trails BC’s request to the Province of British Columbia to restrict motorized vehicle access on the day of the event. CARRIED

Revised 18.4 Staff report dated May 6, 2008 from T. Batten, General Manager of Administration Services re Expanded Transit Operation

18.5 Staff report dated May 1, 2008 from D. Vaykovich, Special Projects Coordinator re Animal Control Bylaw Enforcement (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

B215/08A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen Board appoint Marshall & Daniels Security and its employees as bylaw enforcement officers for Regional District Animal Control Bylaw Numbers 1123, 1838, 1991, and 1992 and their amendments;

AND FURTHER THAT bylaw enforcement appointments to Callmor Services and its employees be rescinded. CARRIED

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Approved May 22, 2008

19. OTHER BUSINESS

19.1 Chair’s Report

19.2 Directors Motions

19.2.1 Proposed Motion – Electoral Area ‘G’ Grist Mill Director Despot

B216/08A It was MOVED and SECONDED WHEREAS for 2008 the Grist Mill, in Keremeos, will be open for individual walk-thru; with no staff available to assist the public or operate the tea room, heritage interpretation, or milling demonstrations only the grounds will be maintained;

AND WHEREAS The Heritage Branch does not have the needed funding to operate this site;

AND WHEREAS the Grist Mill has been a destination sight for tourists, with 17,500 people visiting in 2002 and estimated visitors in 2007 did not exceed 5,000, besides the loss of a Heritage Site; this is lost revenue for the area;

NOW THEREFORE the RDOS Board request the Chair to forward a letter to Minister Hagen expressing the Regional District’s distress regarding the decay and deterioration of the Keremeos Grist Mill;

AND FURTHER THAT as the Keremeos Grist Mill is registered as a heritage site within the South Okanagan Similkameen, that the Board request the Ministry to reinstate sufficient funding as per the business plan submitted in early 2007 for the upkeep, maintenance and operation of this heritage site to provide constituents and the traveling public the ability to enjoy the area and gain knowledge of the heritage of the South Okanagan Similkameen. CARRIED

19.2.2 Notice of Motion – Director Hanson

B217/08 It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the Board waive policy and bring this motion forward at this time. CARRIED Opposed: Director Schwarz

Director Schwarz vacated the Boardroom at 2:46 p.m. Director Schwarz returned to the Boardroom at 2:47 p.m.

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Approved May 22, 2008

B218/08A It was MOVED and SECONDED WHEREAS the Public Utilities District of Oroville Washington have put forward a FERC application with 3 different proposals;

AND WHEREAS proposal one and two have smaller structures that will hold reservoir waters on United States land only;

AND WHEREAS the Regional District does not have nor does not wish to express any concerns about reservoir waters affecting lands located in United States;

AND WHEREAS proposal three calls for a tall structure that would have reservoir waters spill over and flood parts of the lower Similkameen valley in Canada;

AND WHEREAS the Regional District Okanagan Similkameen is the Canadian local government authority that oversees land use in most of the area that is encompassed by proposal three;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Regional District Okanagan Similkameen strongly opposes the 3rd option as it will significantly affect the lower Similkameen valley and has serious concerns about that particular proposal and the flooding of Canadian lands;

AND FURTHER that the Boards position and concerns be expressed to the British Columbia provincial and Federal authorities and the Public Utilities District by letter. CARRIED

NOTICE OF MOTION – Director Schwarz

THAT the Board return to the previous meeting schedule with one Rural and one Corporate board meeting with an additional committee meeting day and that staff return with the financial impact to all parities.

19.3 Board Members Verbal Update

ADJOURN

B219/08 It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT this meeting now conclude. CARRIED (2:54 p.m.)

CERTIFIED CORRECT: APPROVED:

______T. Batten Dan Ashton General Manager of Administration Services RDOS Board Chair

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