THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT
Regular Board - Thursday, February 20, 2014
A G E N D A
Time 1:15 p.m. Place: Board Room 4th Floor 465 Victoria Street Kamloops, BC
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1 PUBLIC HEARINGS
10 (a) Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2452, 2014 Application No. BA 30 Parcel A, District Lot 85, Group 1, KDYD and of Section 14, 15, 22 and 23, Township 18, Range 28, W6M, KDYD, Plan KAP83689 7615 Lytton-Lillooet Highway No. 12, Lillooet, BC Fountainview Academy Association (OTG Developments – Ryan Anderson)
Public Hearing Ad, attached.
2 CHAIR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
3 ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA
4 MINUTES
11 - 29 (a) Minutes of Regular Board of Directors Meeting dated January 30, 2014
Minutes of Regular Board of Directors Meeting dated January 30, 2014, attached.
Recommendation:
That the minutes of Regular Board of Directors Meeting dated January 30, 2014 be adopted, as circulated.
5 BYLAWS FROM PUBLIC HEARING
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30 - 42 (a) Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2452, 2014 Application No. BA 30 Parcel A, District Lot 85, Group 1, KDYD and of Section 14, 15, 22 and 23, Township 18, Range 28, W6M, KDYD, Plan KAP83689 7615 Lytton-Lillooet Highway No. 12, Lillooet, BC Fountainview Academy Association (OTG Developments – Ryan Anderson)
Report from the Director of Development Services dated February 6, 2014, attached.
Recommendations:
1. Public Hearing input should be considered and if no amendments are forthcoming, it is recommended that Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2452, 2014 be read a third time; and
2. That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2452, 2014 be adopted.
6 DELEGATIONS
(a) Building Infraction – Kenneth Ebert & Audrey Ebert Expired Building Permit – Single Family Dwelling Electoral Area “E” - 1490 Loon Lake Rd
(b) Building Infraction - Frederick Welsh Expired Building Permits – Two Single Family Dwellings Electoral Area “E” - 8649 Eagan Lake Rd
43 (c) Norma Cannon Citizens' Group, Canford, BC Re: Noise Abatement
Delegation Request Form, attached.
7 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
44 - 45 (a) Building Infraction – Kenneth Ebert & Audrey Ebert Expired Building Permit – Single Family Dwelling Electoral Area “E” - 1490 Loon Lake Rd
Page 2 of 132 Report from the Director of Development Services dated January 28, 2014, attached.
Recommendation:
That a Notice pursuant to the authority of Section 57 of the Community Charter be filed in the Land Titles Office against the Title of KENNETH EBERT AND AUDREY EBERT of Lot 4, District Lot 3004, Lillooet District, Plan 20722.
46 - 48 (b) Building Infraction - Frederick Welsh Expired Building Permits – Two Single Family Dwellings Electoral Area “E” - 8649 Eagan Lake Rd
Report from the Director of Development Services dated February 5, 2014, attached.
Recommendation:
That a Notice pursuant to the authority of Section 57 of the Community Charter be filed in the Land Titles Office against the Title of FREDERICK WELSH of District Lot 1430, Lillooet District, except Plans KAP56153 and KAP69292.
(c) Norma Cannon Citizens' Group, Canford, BC Re: Noise Abatement
8 BYLAWS (Other than Development Application Bylaws for 1st Reading)
49 - 58 (a) Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2455, 2014 Application No. BA 60 Lot 2, Section 17, Township 19, Range 17, West of the 6th Meridian, KDYD, KAP66192 except Plan KAP68122 - PID: 024-697-923 2789 Princeton Kamloops Highway (5A), Knutsford, BC (Sales)
Report from the Director of Development Services dated February 11, 2014, attached.
Recommendation:
That Zoning Amendment Application No. BA 60 be denied.
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59 - 82 (b) Board of Directors Remuneration Bylaw No. 2456, 2014
Report from the Director of Finance dated February 12, 2014, attached.
Recommendations:
1. That Remuneration Bylaw No. 2456, 2014 be read a first time by title only.
The Board of Directors should make any other desired changes to the bylaw prior to second reading.
2. That Remuneration Bylaw No. 2456, 2014 be read a second time (as amended), and a third time.
3. That Remuneration Bylaw No. 2456, 2014 be adopted.
9 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
10 CORRESPONDENCE
10.a Action Requested
83 10.a.1 Email from Barb Denton dated January 30, 2014 Re: Grant Application
Action Requested: Letter of Support be provided for the North Thompson Communities Foundation grant application.
84 - 89 10.a.2 BC Ferries
Letter from Chair Barry Pages, Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District dated February 3, 2014 Re: BC Ferries Service Cuts
Action Requested: (a) Write a letter to the Premier, requesting that she schedule a joint-meeting with local governments and First Nations to further discuss the issue of BC Ferries Service Cuts, with a copy of the letter to the SQCRD and the BC Ferry Coalition.
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(b) Resolution or letter of support be sent to the BC Ferry Coalition opposing service cuts and fare increases.
Correspondence for Information:
Member Release from UBCM dated February 7, 2014 Re: Special Committee on BC Ferries
10.b Information Only
90 10.b.1 School District No.73 Board Notes - January 27, 2014
91 10.b.2 School District No. 73 Board Notes - February 3, 2014
92 10.b.3 Squamish-Lillooet Regional District - Regional District Update - January 2014
93 10.b.4 Regional District of Central Okanagan Board Highlights - January 27, 2014
94 - 95 10.b.5 Letter from Grace McGregor, Director, RD Kootenay Boundary and Vice-Chair, SIBAC and RBCP Chair Re: Rural BC Project Support
96 - 97 10.b.6 Letter from Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training dated December 24, 2013 Re: Response to RBCP Presentation at UBCM 2013
98 - 99 10.b.7 Letter from Director Rhona Martin, President, UBCM dated January 14, 2014 Re: 2013 Resolutions
100 10.b.8 Letter from Chris Burger, Mayor, City of Parksville dated Jan 27, 2014 Re: Advocate for the Provincial Emergency Notification System
101 10.b.9 Letter from Rob Klarich, Acting Local Area Superintendent, Canada Post dated February 7, 2014 Re: Potential closure on Saturdays and reduction to weekday business hours at the Quilchena Post Office
11 NEW BUSINESS - DIRECTORS
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12 REPORTS and/or INQUIRIES
12.a Internal Committees
12.a.1 Audit Committee - Director N. Bepple, Director K. Gillis and Director S. Roline
12.a.2 Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee - Director K. Gillis, Director W. Kershaw, Director W. Macdonald, Director S. Rice, Director J. Rivett, Director S. Roline, Director M. Spina, and Director S. Watson
12.a.3 Emergency Management and Protective Services Committee - Director R. Anderson, Director R. Elliott, Director K. Christian, Director J. Lightfoot, Director T. Pennell, Director A. Raine, Director J. Sternig, and Director S. Watson
12.a.4 Film Commission - Director S. Rice (Chair), Director P. Milobar (Vice Chair), Director R. Murray
12.a.5 Invasive Plant Committee - Director K. Gillis (Chair), Director S. Watson (Alternate Chair)
12.a.6 Policy Review Committee - Director A. Anderson, Director R. Anderson, Director K. Gillis, Director T. Pennell, Director J. Ranta, Director S. Rice, Director P. Wallace, and Director S. Watson
12.a.7 Regional Solid Waste Management Committee - Director R. Elliott, Director K. Gillis, Director J. Harwood, Director J. Lightfoot, Director W. Kershaw, Director J. Rivett, Director J. Sternig, Director P. Wallace and Director S. Watson
12.a.8 Thompson Regional Hospital District - Director P. Milobar (Chair), Director R. Elliott (Vice Chair)
12.a.9 Utilities Systems Committee - Director R. Elliott , Director J. Harwood, Director B. Kershaw, Director T. Lange, Director J. Lightfoot, Director W. Macdonald, Director S. Rice, and Director J. Sternig
102 - 105 12.a.10 Thompson Headwaters Services Committee - Director W. Macdonald (Chair)
Minutes of the Thompson Headwaters Services Committee meeting dated January 21, 2014, attached for information.
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106 - 110 12.a.11 Wells Gray Country Services Committee - Director T. Pennell (Chair)
Minutes of the Wells Gray Country Services Committee meeting dated January 29, 2014, attached for information.
111 - 114 12.a.12 Joint Services Committee - Director J. Harwood (Chair), Director T. Pennell
Minutes of the Joint Services Committee meeting dated February 3, 2014, attached for information.
115 - 123 12.a.13 Blackpool Fire Protection Committee - Director T. Pennell
Minutes of the Blackpool Fire Protection Committee meeting dated November 28, 2013, attached for information.
Minutes of the Blackpool Fire Protection Committee meeting dated January 30, 2014, attached for information.
12.b External Committees
12.b.1 Air Quality Stakeholder Committee - Director H. Graham, Chair R. Murray (alt)
12.b.2 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Committee of the Whole - Director N. Bepple
12.b.3 Fraser Basin Council - Director T. Pennell, Director J. Lightfoot (alternate)
12.b.4 Municipal Finance Authority - Director J. Ranta, Director S. Roline (alternate)
12.b.5 Municipal Insurance Association - Director A. Anderson, Director J. Sternig (alternate)
12.b.6 Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process (SLIPP) Steering Committee - Director P. Milobar, Director R. Anderson (alternate)
12.b.7 Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition - Director S. Watson, Director K. Gillis (alternate)
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12.b.8 Yellowhead Highway Association - Director W. Macdonald, Director B. Kershaw (alternate)
12.c Other Reports
12.c.1 Kamloops Airport Authority Society - Director W. Macdonald
12.c.2 Southern Interior Local Government Association - Director M. Spina, Director T. Pennell
124 - 125 12.c.3 TNRD Building Permit Activity Highlights - January 2014
TNRD Building Permit Activity Highlights - January 2014, attached for information.
126 - 127 12.c.4 Community Wildfire Protection Funding (CWPP)
Report from the Emergency Services Supervisor dated February 3, 2014, attached.
Recommendation:
That an application to the Union of BC Municipalities for grants applicable to Prescription Development and Operational works be approved for the following areas:
a. Machete Lake b. Brennan Creek c. Johnson Lake d. Blue River (Operational works only prescription completed 2013)
128 - 130 12.c.5 Federal Gas Tax Funding – Electoral Areas “E” (Bonaparte Plateau), “I” (Blue Sky Country, “J” (Copper Desert Country), “L”, “M”, “N”, “O” (Lower North Thompson and “P” (Rivers and the Peaks) North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association – Agriplex Funding
Report from the Director of Finance dated February 5, 2014, attached.
Page 8 of 132 Recommendations:
1. That the expenditure of $8000.00 from Federal Gas Tax Revenues - Community Works Fund component be approved for the boiler upgrade at the Agriplex located at 4856 Dunn Lake Road, Barriere – Lot A, Plan KAP29896, District Lot 1482, Kamloops Division Yale District.
2. That the Federal Gas Tax contribution be allocated as follows: -$2500.00 from Electoral Area “O” (Lower North Thompson); -$2500.00 from Electoral Area “P” (Rivers and the Peaks); and -$500.00 each from Electoral Areas “E” (Bonaparte Plateau), “I” (Blue Sky Country) Electoral Area “J” (Copper Desert Country), Electoral Area “L”, Electoral Area “M” and Electoral Area “N”.
3. That staff be authorized to execute an agreement with North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association (Association), which will require Association to fulfill the requirements of the Federal Gas Tax Fund agreement.
131 - 132 12.c.6 Federal Gas Tax Funding – Electoral Area “A” (Wells Gray Country) Blackpool Firehall Overhead Heater Project Scope Change
Report from the Director of Finance dated February 13, 2014, attached.
Recommendations:
1. That a scope change to the November 21, 2013 resolution to fund the overhead heater replacement at the Blackpool Firehall be approved to also include lighting upgrades; and
2. That the expenditure of an additional $2000.00 for a project total maximum of $12,000.00 from Federal Gas Tax Revenues, Community Works Fund component, allocated to Electoral Area “A” (Wells Gray Country) be approved to upgrade the overhead heaters and lighting fixtures at the Blackpool Firehall.
13 CLOSED MEETING (If Required)
14 ADJOURNMENT
Page 9 of 132 Thompson‐Nicola Regional District NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
When? The Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing in the TNRD Boardroom, 4th Floor - 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC, to consider proposed Bylaw No. 2452. Thursday What is Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2452, 2014? Feb.20, 2014 It introduces a new comprehensive development zone (CD-3), intended to accommodate a mix of agricultural, institutional and residential land uses 1:15 p.m. for the Fountainview Academy School and Farm development in Electoral Area “I”, to Zoning Bylaw No. 2400.
AND to rezone lands at 7615 Lytton-Lillooet Highway No. 12 (legally described Parcel A, District Lot 85, Group 1, KDYD and of Section 14, 15, For info & 22 and 23, Township 18, Range 28, W6M, KDYD, Plan KAP83689) and as shown dotted on the map below from the RL-1: Rural and P-2: Institutional submissions zone to CD-3 Comprehensive Development Zone Three, to enable further development of Fountainview Academy, a mixed agricultural and residential use secondary school program.
Mail #300 465 Victoria St Kamloops, BC V2C 2A9
Phone (250) 377‐8673
Email [email protected] All persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by [email protected] the proposed Bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing. Additionally, they may make written submissions on Fax the matter of Bylaw 2452 (via the adjacent options) which must be received (250) 372‐5048 at our office prior to 4:30 p.m. on the 19th day of February, 2014. The entire content of all submissions will be made public and form a part of the public record for this matter. How do I get More Information? A copy of the proposed Bylaw and supporting information can be inspected from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday (except statutory holidays) at Website our office, from February 5, 2014 until 1:15 p.m. the day of the Hearing; or www.tnrd.ca please contact us via any of the adjacent options. No representations will be received by the Board of Directors after the Public Hearing has been concluded. Page 10 of 132 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2452, 2014 Application No. BAR. Sadilkova,30P... Director of Development Services
THOMPSON - NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT
Thursday, January 30, 2014
MINUTES of a Meeting of the Board of Directors of the THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT held in the Board Room on Thursday, January 30, 2014 commencing at 1:15 PM.
PRESENT: Chair B. Humphreys District of Barriere Director W. Macdonald (Vice- Electoral Area "B" (Thompson- Chair) Headwaters) Director G. Fiddick (Alt.) Village of Ashcroft Director J. Rivett Village of Clinton Director P.A.J. Ranta Village of Cache Creek Director R. Anderson Village of Chase Director J. Harwood District of Clearwater Director K. Christian City of Kamloops Director M. Spina City of Kamloops Director D. Cavers (Alt.) City of Kamloops Director T. Lange City of Kamloops Director P.A. Wallace City of Kamloops Director P. Milobar City of Kamloops Director R. Smith District of Logan Lake Director J. Lightfoot Village of Lytton Director S. Roline City of Merritt Director A. Raine Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality Director T. Pennell Electoral Area "A" (Wells Gray Country) Director S. Watson Electoral Area "E" (Bonaparte Plateau) Director S. Rice Electoral Area "I" (Blue Sky Country) Director R. Elliott Electoral Area "J" (Copper Desert Country) Director K. Gillis Electoral Area "L" Director R.S. Murray Electoral Area "M" Director H.S. Graham Electoral Area "N" Director W. Kershaw Electoral Area "O" (Lower North Thompson) Director J. Sternig Electoral Area "P" (Rivers and The Peaks)
Mr. S. Gill, Chief Administrative Officer Mr. D. Rae, Director of Finance Ms. R. Sadilkova, Director of Development Services Mr. P. Hughes, Director of Environmental Services Ms. V. Weller, Executive Director of Film Mr. M. Saunders, Director of Libraries Ms. R. Harrison, Corporate Officer Mr. R. Storie, Manager of Community Services
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Mr. R. Troskot, Supervisor of IT Services Ms. D. Sell, Manager of Human Resources Mr. D. Wallace, Planner Ms. R. Blixrud, Recording Secretary
PRESS: A. lacobucci - CHNL Radio
OTHERS: Ms. Carolyn Black Ms. Lori Marchand, Western Canada Theatre Ms. Catrina Crowe, Western Canada Theatre Ms. Alexis Tutons, Western Canada Theatre
1 PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
2 CHAIR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chair Humphreys advised Directors of the following:
- As Marlon Dosch has stepped down from his position as Mayor of Logan Lake, Robin Smith, Acting Mayor will be Logan Lake’s appointment to the TNRD Board.
- Should the proposed Committee schedule be adopted, please take special note of the upcoming two committee meetings: Economic Development, Tourism & Regional Parks Committee – Wed. Feb. 19th at 1:30PM Regional Solid Waste Management Committee – Thurs. Feb. 20th at 10:00AM.
- At the mid-meeting break the Board group photo will be taken.
- There will be a Closed meeting following the Regular Board meeting.
- The EA Directors Forum and LGLA Forum are scheduled for February 4 – 7, 2014. Accommodation and conference information was circulated to all delegates in both electronic and paper formats.
- There is Community to Community Forum scheduled for Friday, January 31st at the Simpcw First Nations Band Office, with Districts of Barriere and Clearwater as well as representatives from the TNRD to be in attendance.
Chair Humphreys welcomed Carolyn Black to the meeting and announced that she will be TNRD’s Corporate Officer and Manager of Legislative Services starting February 17th. Chair Humphreys also welcomed Alternate Directors Cavers and Fiddick to the meeting.
3 ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA
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Chair Humphreys noted that the date in recommendation 4.a of the minutes should read "December 12, 2013" instead of "May 9, 2014".
Moved by Director Pennell Seconded by Director Macdonald
That the January 30, 2014 agenda be adopted, as amended.
CARRIED Unanimously
4 MINUTES
4.a Record of a TNRD Public Hearing dated December 12, 2013 for Bylaw No. 2441
Record of a TNRD Public Hearing dated December 12, 2013 for Bylaw No. 2441.
Moved by Director Harwood Seconded by Director Rice
That the record of a TNRD Public Hearing dated December 12, 2013 for Bylaw No. 2441 be adopted, as circulated.
CARRIED Unanimously
4.b Record of a Public Hearing dated December 12, 2013 for Bylaw No. 2442
Record of a Public Hearing dated December 12, 2013 for Bylaw No. 2442.
Moved by Director Watson Seconded by Director Spina
That the record of a Public Hearing dated December 12, 2013 for Bylaw No. 2442 be adopted, as circulated.
CARRIED Unanimously
4.c Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting dated January 16, 2014
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting dated January 16, 2014.
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Moved by Director Harwood Seconded by Director Spina
That the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting dated January 16, 2014 be approved, as circulated.
CARRIED Unanimously
5 BYLAWS (From Public Hearing - If Required)
None.
6 DELEGATIONS
6.a Lori Marchand, General Manager Western Canada Theatre Re: Request for Financial Support - Upgrades to Heating and Cooling (HVAC) System at Pavilion Theatre
Delegation Information.
Ms. Marchand made a presentation to the Board to make two requests.
The first request was for TNRD to take part in the annual sponsorship drive and contribute $3200 towards annual operating costs. Ms. Marchand indicated that Western Canada Theatre had experienced the highest attendance in history during 2013 with 26,400 attendees and 16% of those attendees were from outside of Kamloops. Ms. Marchand announced their 2014 Christmas show and provided further details on the upcoming production.
The second request was for Federal Gas Tax funds towards the upgrade of the heating and cooling system in the Pavilion Theatre. Ms. Marchand provided details on the history of the building and other funding options Western Canada Theatre is exploring for the necessary upgrades to the Pavilion Theatre such as receiving a $100,000 repayable grant from the City of Kamloops and grants from the Vancouver Foundation and BC Arts Council.
On question, Ms. Marchand indicated that TNRD is the only local government organization outside of Kamloops that is asked to contribute funds to Western Canada Theatre. Ms. Marchand also indicated that BC Gaming funding towards Western Canada Theatre has increased over the past two years, which has assisted with operating costs.
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7 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.a Lori Marchand, General Manager Western Canada Theatre Re: Request for Financial Support - Upgrades to Heating and Cooling (HVAC) System at Pavilion Theatre
Discussion commenced regarding which budgets were available to draw funds from towards the annual sponsorship of Western Canada Theatre.
MAIN MOTION:
Moved by Director Cavers Seconded by Director Rice
That the Electoral Area Directors contribute $320.00 from each of their recreation and cultural portion of their electoral area recreation funds, for a total contribution of $3,200.00 to the Western Canada Theatre for the 2014 Christmas production.
AMENDMENT: Moved by Director Pennell Seconded by Director Gillis
That the main motion be amended to remove the words "recreation and cultural portion of their electoral area recreation funds" and insert the words "discretionary funds".
QUESTION ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED: That the Electoral Area Directors contribute $320.00 from each of their discretionary funds, for a total contribution of $3,200.00 to the Western Canada Theatre for the 2014 Christmas production.
CARRIED Unanimously
Discussion commenced regarding the complexity of the request for Federal Gas Tax funding towards the upgrades to the heating and cooling system in the Pavilion Theatre and some Directors expressed a desire for the issue to be addressed at a meeting of the Electoral Area Directors.
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Moved by Director Gillis Seconded by Director Sternig
That the request from Western Canada Theatre for $10,000 for the heating and cooling system upgrade at the Pavilion Theatre be deferred to the Electoral Area Directors meeting on March 13, 2014.
CARRIED
8 BYLAWS (Other than Development Application Bylaws for 1st Reading)
8.a Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2452, 2014 Application No. BA 30 Parcel A, District Lot 85, Group 1, KDYD and of Section 14, 15, 22 and 23, Township 18, Range 28, W6M, KDYD, Plan KAP83689 7615 Lytton-Lillooet Highway No. 12, Lillooet, BC Fountainview Academy Association (OTG Developments – Ryan Anderson)
Report from the Director of Development Services dated January 21, 2014.
Moved by Director Ranta Seconded by Director Wallace
That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2452, 2014, a new Comprehensive Development (CD) zone added to Zoning Bylaw No. 2400 and applied to the Fountainview Academy lands, be introduced and read a first time by title only.
CARRIED
Opposed: Director Elliott
Discussion commenced regarding the potential increase in population on the property and whether or not water supply would be an issue. On question, the Director of Development Services indicated that adequate water supply for the subject property would be addressed at the time a building permit application is submitted
Moved by Director Ranta Seconded by Director Rice
That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2452, 2014 be read a second time and be taken to Public Hearing in conjunction with a regular Board of Directors’ meeting.
CARRIED
8.b Security Issuing Bylaw No. 2453, 2014
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Report from the Corporate Officer dated January 22, 2014.
Moved by Director Roline Seconded by Director Ranta
That Security Issuing Bylaw No. 2453, 2014 be introduced and read a first time by title only.
CARRIED Unanimously
Moved by Director Roline Seconded by Director Harwood
That Security Issuing Bylaw No. 2453, 2014 be read a second and third time.
CARRIED Unanimously
Moved by Director Roline Seconded by Director Kershaw
That Security Issuing Bylaw No. 2453, 2014 be adopted.
CARRIED Unanimously
9 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
9.a REF 239 Proposed Addition to Skeetchestn Indian Reserve No. 0 Lot A, Plan KAP 92488, Section 21,Township 22, Range 22, W6M
Report from the Director of Development Services dated January 21, 2014.
Moved by Director Watson Seconded by Director Sternig
That support be provided for the application to add Lot A, Plan KAP 92488, Section 21, Township 22, Range 22, W6M, KDYD, to Skeetchestn Indian Reserve No. 0.
CARRIED Unanimously
9.b Development Variance Permit No. DVP 32 Lot E, District Lots 7546 and 762, Lillooet District, Plan 14879 2488 Loon Lake Road, Loon Lake (BP11566/cabin #1 and BP11568/cabin #3) (Tony Guzzo, Mario Tinucci and Ray Robertson)
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Report from the Director of Development Services dated January 21, 2014.
On question, the Director of Development Services indicated that: - There is a benefit for a development variance permit for the subject property because then the variance would be registered on title; - The neighbour has been advised that a variance application has been submitted and the neighbour has no opposition to issuing the permit; - The building was constructed under the 2006 building code, and the changes made to the building code in January 2013 would not allow this variance due to increased regulations around fire separations and setbacks.
Moved by Director Watson Seconded by Director Gillis
That Development Variance Permit No. DVP 32 be approved.
CARRIED
Opposed: Director Sternig
10 CORRESPONDENCE
10.a Action Requested
10.a.1 Letter from Marg Spina, President, SILGA dated January 9, 2014 Re: Call for Resolutions for 2014 SILGA Convention
Action Requested: Submit resolutions to Administration by Tuesday, February 25, 2014.
Moved by Director Ranta Seconded by Director Harwood
That the letter from Marg Spina regarding Call for Resolutions for 2014 SILGA Convention dated January 9, 2014 be received for information.
CARRIED Unanimously
10.a.2 Letter from Harry Kroeker, Past President, SILGA dated January 9, 2014 Re: SILGA Convention - Call for Nominations
Action Requested: Deadline to submit nominations to SILGA by February 28, 2014
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Moved by Director Ranta Seconded by Director Harwood
That the letter from Harry Kroeker regarding SILGA Convention - Call for Nominations dated January 9, 2014 be received for information.
CARRIED Unanimously
10.a.3 Letter from Paul Demenok, SLIPP Steering Committee Chair dated January 14, 2013 Re: Funding Request
Action Requested: Respond to funding request for the continued to support the Shuswap Watershed Water Quality Program (SWWQP) at the same annual levels as SLIPP.
Moved by Director Ranta Seconded by Director Milobar
That the funding continue to support the Shuswap Watershed Water Quality Program (SWWQP) at the same annual levels as was provided for the Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process.
CARRIED Unanimously
10.a.4 Letter from MLA Selina Robinson, Official Opposition Critic for Local Government and Sports dated January 16, 2014 Re: Feedback on the proposed changes to Local Elections Campaign Financing Act
Action Requested: Submit feedback on the proposed changes to Local Government Elections Campaign Financing Act to MLA Robinson.
Moved by Director Ranta Seconded by Director Wallace
That the letter from MLA Selina Robinson regarding feedback on the proposed changes to Local Government Elections Campaign Financing Act dated January 16, 2014 be received for information.
CARRIED Unanimously
10.a.5 Letter from Fiona Clare, Literacy Outreach Coordinator, Literacy in Kamloops (LinK) dated January 23, 2014 Re: Request for a letter of support
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Action Requested: Letter of support for the Literacy Outreach Coordinator Position and LinK's community literacy work.
Director Harwood advised Directors that the funding request from LinK is coming forward because other funding sources have decreased and the funding request would support part-time literacy coordinators to work in a number of small communities surrounding Kamloops.
Moved by Director Milobar Seconded by Director Kershaw
That a letter of support be forwarded to Literacy in Kamloops (LinK) for the Literacy Outreach Coordinator Position and LinK's community literacy work.
CARRIED Unanimously
10.b Information Only
10.b.1 School District No. 73 Board Notes dated January 13, 2014
Moved by Director Ranta Seconded by Director Gillis
That Correspondence Items for Information Only, items 10.b.1 through 10.b.6, be received for information.
CARRIED Unanimously
10.b.2 Regional District of Central Okanagan Board Highlights dated January 16, 2014
10.b.3 Letters from Karen Plessis, Canada Post Local Area Manager, Thompson- Nicola-Fraser Canyon, dated January 8, 2014 Re: Potential reductions to weekday business hours at the Little Fort Post Office Re: Potential closure on Saturdays and potential reduction of weekday business hours at the Pinantan Post Office
10.b.4 Letter from Kim Carter, Ombudsperson, Province of BC dated January 8, 2014 Re: Files Closed from Oct 1 to Dec 31, 2013 - TNRD
10.b.5 Letter from Peter Ronald, Programs Officer, Local Government Program Services dated January 17, 2014
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Re: Payment- Fuel Management Prescription Project (Blue River Prescription, 2013)
Director Macdonald expressed appreciation to the Manager of Community Services, Ron Storie and the Emergency Services Supervisor, Jason Tomlin, for their efforts on the Blue River Fuel Management Prescription Project.
10.b.6 SLIPP 3rd Quarter Report to December 31, 2013
11 NEW BUSINESS - DIRECTORS
11.a Committee Appointments
Moved by Director Pennell Seconded by Director Christian
That the following individuals be reappointed to the Blackpool Fire Department, with a term expiring December 31, 2014: - Dave Cooper - Ed MacKenzie
CARRIED Unanimously
Moved by Director Pennell Seconded by Director Spina
That the following individuals be reappointed to the Vavenby Fire Protection Committee for terms ending on December 31, 2015: -Wendy Pisarczyk -Barb Pennell -Leo Vermette
CARRIED Unanimously
Moved by Director Pennell Seconded by Director Spina
That the following individuals be reappointed to the Wells Gray Country Services Committee for terms ending December 31, 2015: -Mitch Miller -Sharon Neufeld
CARRIED Unanimously
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Moved by Director Pennell Seconded by Director Christian
That Hazel Wadlegger be appointed to the Tourism Wells Gray as the Wells Gray Country Services Committee representative for a term ending December 31, 2014.
CARRIED Unanimously
Moved by Director Pennell Seconded by Director Elliott
That Cathy Tucker be appointed to the Joint Service Committee as the representative for the Wells Gray Country Services Committee, for a term ending December 31, 2014.
CARRIED Unanimously
Moved by Director Gillis Seconded by Director Elliott
That Agnese Jackson be appointed to the Invasive Plant Committee for a term ending December 31, 2014.
CARRIED Unanimously
11.b Tree Canada Grant Program
Moved by Director Pennell Seconded by Director Kershaw
That support be provided for an application to be submitted to the Tree Canada Grant fund, for the purposes of landscaping the Vavenby Community Hall.
CARRIED Unanimously
12 REPORTS and/or INQUIRIES
12.a Internal Committees
12.a.1 Audit Committee - Director A. Raine (Chair), Director T. Pennell (Vice-Chair), Director T. Lange
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Director Raine advised there was no meeting.
12.a.2 Drinking Water and Utilities Committee - Director R. Elliott (Chair), Director J. Harwood, Director B. Kershaw, Director J. Lightfoot, Director W. Macdonald, Director S. Rice, Director M. Spina, Director J. Sternig
Director Elliott advised there was no meeting.
12.a.3 Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee - Director S. Roline (Chair), Director J. Ranta (Vice Chair), Director N. Bepple, Director R. Elliott, Director K. Gillis, Directort B. Kershaw, Director S. Rice, Director S. Watson
Director Roline advised there was no meeting.
12.a.4 Emergency Management and Protective Services Committee - Director K. Christian (Chair), Director J. Sternig (Vice Chair), Director R. Anderson, Director R. Elliott, Director K. Gillis, Director H. Graham, Director T. Pennell, Director A. Raine
Director Christian advised there was no report.
12.a.5 Film Commission - Director S. Rice, Director P. Milobar, Director R. Murray
Moved by Director Rice Seconded by Director Wallace
That following individuals be appointed to the Film Commission for a term ending December 31, 2015 • Ken Matheson of Clearwater • Mavourneen Varcoe-Ryan of Spences Bridge • Joris Ekring of Ashcroft
CARRIED Unanimously
Moved by Director Rice Seconded by Director Macdonald
That following individuals be re-appointed to the Film Commission for a term ending December 31, 2015 • Chris Dooley of Merritt • Ken Wells of Kamloops • Stephen Dunn of Kamloops • Ray Chatelin of Kamloops
CARRIED Unanimously
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Director Rice advised Directors of the following information:
- The Film Commission will meet on the Mondays instead of Wednesdays and our first meeting will be Monday March 3. Subsequent meetings will be May 5, September 8 and November 3.
- The film commission is working with four production teams who have expressed wishes to film in the TNRD region. They are also bidding on commercials for the summer.
- The Kamloops Global Film Festival will take place at TRU Alumni Theatre Thursday – Saturday, February 6 to 8, 2014.
12.a.6 Invasive Plant Committee - Director K. Gillis (Chair), Director S. Watson (Alternate Chair)
Director Gillis advised there was no meeting.
12.a.7 Policy Review Committee - Director R. Elliott (Chair), Director A. Anderson, Director B. Kershaw, Director W. Macdonald, Director J. Ranta, Director J. Sternig, Director P. Wallace, Director S. Watson
Director Elliott advised there was no meeting.
12.a.8 Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Implementation Committee - Director B. Humphreys (Chair), Director K. Gillis (Vice Chair), Director R. Elliott, Director B. Kershaw, Director J. Lightfoot, Director J. Sternig, Director S. Watson, Director P. Wallace
Chair Humphreys advised there was no meeting.
12.a.9 Thompson Regional Hospital District - Director P. Milobar (Chair), Director R. Elliott (Vice Chair)
Director Milobar advised there was no report.
12.b External Committees
12.b.1 Air Quality Stakeholder Committee - Director H. Graham, Chair R. Murray (alt)
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Director Graham advised there was no meeting.
12.b.2 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Committee of the Whole - Director N. Bepple
There was no report.
12.b.3 Fraser Basin Council - Director T. Pennell, Director J. Lightfoot (alternate)
Director Pennell advised that the minutes from the last Fraser Basin Council meeting had been circulated to Directors.
12.b.4 Municipal Finance Authority - Director J. Ranta, Director S. Roline (alternate)
Director Ranta provided an update on the impact of the Federal Bank's program to continue tapering quantitative easing and highlighted that interest rates are still very low.
Moved by Director Ranta Seconded by Director Pennell
That Director Roline be entitled to payment of indemnity and reimbursement of expenses pursuant to Section 9.1(a) and (b) of Remuneration Bylaw No. 2326 for attendance at the Municipal Finance Authority's Annual General Meeting on March 26-27, 2014.
CARRIED Unanimously
12.b.5 Municipal Insurance Association - Director A. Anderson, Director J. Sternig (alternate)
Director A. Anderson advised there was no report.
12.b.6 Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process (SLIPP) Steering Committee - Director P. Milobar, Director R. Anderson (alternate)
Director Milobar advised that the SLIPP Third Quarter Report was contained in the Correspondence - Information Only section of the agenda, as item 10.b.6.
12.b.7 Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition - Director S. Watson, Director K. Gillis (alternate)
Director Watson advised there was no report.
12.b.8 Yellowhead Highway Association - Director W. Macdonald, Director B. Kershaw (alternate)
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Director Macdonald advised that there was a meeting on January 24, 2014 and she would be forwarding the minutes on to the 2014 Yellowhead Highway Association representative, Director Kershaw.
12.c Other Reports
12.c.1 Kamloops Airport Authority Society - Director W. Macdonald
Director Macdonald advised there was no meeting.
12.c.2 Southern Interior Local Government Association - Director M. Spina, Director T. Pennell
Director Spina provided an update on activities and workshops planned for the 2014 SILGA Convention. Directors were encouraged to contact Director Pennell, should they require any assistance drafting resolutions to be brought forward at the SILGA convention.
Director Spina expressed appreciation for the assistance of Carolyn Black, as she would be assisting as a Parliamentarian at the SILGA Convention.
12.c.3 Appointments to the TNRD Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee
Report from the Director of Environmental Services dated January 23, 2014.
Moved by Director Murray Seconded by Director Gillis
That the following individuals be re-appointed to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee (PMAC) for a term of three years in accordance with the PMAC Terms of Reference:
Clement, Georgia Three year - ending December 31, 2016 Balogh, Andy Three year - ending December 31, 2016 Christou, George Three year - ending December 31, 2016
CARRIED Unanimously
12.c.4 Chair Appointments to 2014 Committees
Report from the Corporate Officer dated January 22, 2014.
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Moved by Director Sternig Seconded by Director Harwood
That the information regarding the Chair’s 2014 Appointments to Committees/ Commissions be received.
CARRIED Unanimously
12.c.5 2014 Meeting Schedule – Board/Chair Committees
Report from the Corporate Officer dated January 22, 2014.
Moved by Director Watson Seconded by Director Elliott
That the 2014 TNRD Board/Chair Committee Meeting Schedule be approved as circulated.
CARRIED Unanimously
12.c.6 Invitation to attend Trans Mountain Pipeline NEB Hearings
Report from the Director of Development Services dated January 22, 2014.
Moved by Director Kershaw Seconded by Director Pennell
That Chair Humphreys be appointed to attend Trans Mountain Pipeline National Energy Board (NEB) hearings and that staff submit “application to appear” on Chair Humphreys' behalf.
CARRIED Unanimously
12.c.7 Federal Gas Tax Funding – Electoral Area “O” (Lower North Thompson) and Electoral Area “P” (Rivers and the Peaks) Barriere Curling Club Chiller Replacement
Report from the Director of Finance dated January 22, 2014.
Chair Humphreys advised that if the TNRD chooses to contribute funds towards the chiller upgrade, the District of Barriere would also contribute funds.
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Moved by Director Kershaw Seconded by Director Sternig
That the expenditure to a maximum of $10,000 from Federal Gas Tax Revenues - Community Works Fund component be approved to fund a chiller upgrade at the Barriere Curling Club building, located at 4856 Dunn Lake Rd, Barriere, provided the District of Barriere contributes an equal amount.
CARRIED Unanimously
Moved by Director Sternig Seconded by Director Kershaw
That the Thompson-Nicola Regional District contribution towards the Barriere Curling Club chiller upgrade be split evenly between the Electoral Area “O” (Lower North Thompson) and Electoral Area “P” (Rivers and the Peaks) Federal Gas Tax – Community Works Fund allocations.
CARRIED Unanimously
Moved by Director Kershaw Seconded by Director Sternig
That staff be authorized to execute an agreement with the District of Barriere, the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association and the Barriere Recreation Society which will require all parties to fulfill the requirements of the Federal Gas Tax Fund agreement.
CARRIED Unanimously
13 CLOSED MEETING
13.a Closed Meeting
Moved by Director Lightfoot Seconded by Director Macdonald
That a Closed meeting be held to discuss labour relations or other employee relations pursuant to the authority of Section 90.(c) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED Unanimously
The meeting recessed at 2:30PM and reconvened at 2:40PM. The Closed meeting began at 2:41PM
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The Regular Board meeting reconvened at 3:00PM and the meeting adjourned at 3:01PM.
14 ADJOURNMENT
Certified Correct:
Chair
Corporate Officer
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Development Services BOARD REPORT
TO: Chair and Board of Directors DATE: February 6, 2014
FROM: Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2452, 2014 Application No. BA 30 Parcel A, District Lot 85, Group 1, KDYD and of Section 14, 15, 22 and 23, Township 18, Range 28, W6M, KDYD, Plan KAP83689 7615 Lytton-Lillooet Highway No. 12, Lillooet, BC Fountainview Academy Association (OTG Developments – Ryan Anderson)
RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. Public Hearing input should be considered and if no amendments are forthcoming, it is recommended that Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2452, 2014 be read a third time; and
2. That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2452, 2014 be adopted.
R. Sadilkova Approved for Director of Development Services Board Consideration CAO
SUMMARY The purpose of this application is to rezone the lands on a Fraser River byland, north of Lytton, from RL-1: Rural and P-2: Institutional Zones to a new Comprehensive Development (CD-3) Zone to enable further development of Fountainview Academy, a mixed agricultural and residential secondary school program. There is a history of considerations and approvals for this development to date, including Board approval of an ALC application in May of 2013. The proposed CD rezoning would reduce the necessity of future zoning adjustments and provide more flexibility by removing deterministic boundaries in favour of a comprehensive blend of land uses. It would also enable an increase in density from the present 14 dwellings, ten guest rooms and 70 dormitory units to 20 dwellings and 150 sleeping units within
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dormitories. Finally, further to our previous report, please note that given a new engineered system, the Boil Water Notice is rescinded and that the Drinking Water Officer offers that it is an excellent “state of the art” system.
BACKGROUND: Location 45 kilometres north of Lytton Present zoning/use RL-1 & P-2 / school, agricultural, and residential Proposed zoning / use new Comprehensive Development (CD-3) zone Agricultural Land Reserve Affected Parcel area 103.26 ha Application date November 24, 2010
Site Characteristics The subject property is approximately 45 kilometres north of Lytton on Lytton-Lillooet Hwy 12, immediately south of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District boundary. The large parcel is bounded by the Fraser River to the south and bisected by Highway 12 on the north. Agricultural lands bound the property to the east and Lytton Indian Reserve No. 6 to the west. Existing Fountainview operations buildings (institutional, agricultural and residential) are sited on the steeper, less productive land adjacent to Highway 12, and two residences and accessory buildings on the steepest lands north of the highway. Please see the plan on the next page.
Over 80% of the parcel area is currently within the ALR, including the southern half which comprises of large plains used for vegetable production. Cinquefoil Creek bisects the northwest corner and an unnamed creek bisects the eastern flank of the property from north to south. There is an archaeological site on the southeastern edge of the property, near the Fraser River.
Existing Land Use
Established in 1980, Fountainview Academy, a private boarding academy and parish secondary school enrolls approximately 85 students in grades 10 through 12. The Academy is a “Group 4” independent school governed by the Ministry of Education, Independent Schools Branch. Agricultural practice is a key part of the school curriculum, with carrots being the primary product. Since 1980, the school’s facilities have expanded in response to student population growth and facility needs. Please see http://fountainviewacademy.ca/
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Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)
On May 9, 2013, the Board of Directors resolved to forward application ALR 32 to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) for Inclusion into the ALR and approval of Non-Farm uses. Pursuant to Resolution Nos. 314/2013 and 315/2013 of October 3rd 2013, the ALC approved the Inclusion and Non-Farm Use conditional on development being consistent with the site plan below.
DISCUSSION:
Long-Range Planning
While the subject land is not governed by an Official Community Plan, our Regional Growth Strategy encourages the conservation and protection of the region’s existing resource industries and promotion of economic development opportunities. The Academy’s activities achieve both
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of these goals. The regular school curriculum is dovetailed with large-scale agricultural production. As one of the largest organic carrot producers in BC, the academy’s students are provided hands-on experience with agricultural practices, agri-business and local natural resource appreciation.
Zoning The subject land is currently zoned P-2 and RL-1. The P-2 zone permits a range of institutional facilities including schools and religious buildings while the RL-1 zone permits single family dwellings as well as a variety of uses associated with agriculture and resource.
Comprehensive Development or “CD” zoning is supported by staff over conventional zoning for projects such as Fountainview which are unique in terms of scale, diversity, size and require flexible land use regulation. CD zoning allows for adjustments to land uses on an as needs basis via a zone that permits a variety of densities and uses across a given tract of land. In this case, the >103 ha property accommodates a broad mix of residential, institutional, agricultural and local service buildings. At present, the Fountainview property has 14 single family dwellings (inc. four manufactured homes), ten guest rooms and 70 sleeping units in two dormitories for a total of 94. The proposed zone provides for a maximum of 20 detached single family homes (or mobiles) and 150 sleeping units within dormitories for a total of 170. The expansion of Fountainview over the past 30 years indicates the mixed land uses successfully co-exist in this rural context. For these reasons, staff recommends the CD zone as the best approach to zoning.
REFERRALS & LIAISON
Advisory Planning Commission for Electoral Areas “E” & “I” supports this application.
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) has no objection to the development proposal. The land is not on a controlled access highway thus not subject to their approval however the applicant is required to apply to MoTI for an Access Permit.
Ministry of Natural Resource Operations, Archaeology Branch confirms that Provincial records indicate a protected archaeological site (EdRk-3) at the south end of the property. EdRk-3 is protected under the Heritage Conservation Act and contains
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human burials and cannot be altered or damaged without an alteration permit from the Archaeology Branch. The arch site boundaries are considered approximate; accordingly, lands within 50 metres of the site must have no ground disturbance activities. If avoidance is not possible, then the applicant needs to engage a qualified consulting archaeologist to determine the steps in managing impacts to EdRk-3.
There is always a possibility that unknown archaeological sites exist on the property. The Heritage Conservation Act protects both known and unknown archaeological sites. If an archaeological site is encountered during development, then activities must be halted and the Archaeological Branch be contacted for direction.
Interior Health (IH) has no objections to the proposal. Sewage system development and food premises guidance was provided in their referral response to the applicant. Fountainview Academy has a valid permit to operate its potable water system sourced by well on a parcel adjacent to the Fraser River. Since 2006, this water system had been on a Boil Water Notice due to bacteriological counts and lack of treatment; subsequently in 2013, the Drinking Water Officer assessed this system and confirmed that the previously untreated water has undergone significant upgrades including a new building and engineered water treatment plant. Since the design engineer inspected and signed off on the water treatment plant on April 4, 2013, water samples have tested negative for all bacteriological parameters. IHA has rescinded the Boil Water Notice.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada confirms that their Habitat Management Program encourages zoning bylaws which achieve riparian protection over an entire parcel of land at time of rezoning and zoning bylaws which direct the size, shape and location of lots to protect riparian areas at the time of subdivision. Additional general Riparian Area Regulation (RAR) information was provided by the applicant.
School District No. 74 confirms that their interests are unaffected by this application.
Building Inspection Services confirms that an active building permit exists for a water tank storage building. There are no other outstanding permit issues from 1993 to 2013.
Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is concerned about the potential impacts of additional buildings that require domestic water. There is a ditch for irrigation purposes that flows from Cinquefoil Lake to Fountain Valley where First Nations have concerns regarding water supply. The construction of 93,000 square feet of new buildings could put additional pressure on water resources.
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Ministry of Education, Office of the inspector of Independent Schools has no objections to the proposal. They state that under the provisions of the Independent School Act (ISA) all independent schools in BC must hold a valid Certificate of Group Classification. Fountainview Academy is in its 36th year of operation and is certified as an independent school.
Ministry of Environment – Environmental Protection Office suggests that the combined effluent discharge from the various buildings on the property may exceed 22.7 cubic meters per day which would require registration under the Municipal Sewage Regulation. The wastewater discharge from this site is not registered with IH at present. Contact was made with the applicant’s agent to suggest that the owner get a qualified professional to determine if the site needs to be registered under provincial regulation.
Ministry of Forests – Wildfire Management Branch believes that a wildfire assessment is unnecessary as the land is irrigated and has minimal wildfire fuels. The proponents may undertake emergency planning as a part of school operations and may liaise with our Emergency Services; however, this cannot be required by the TNRD.
Attachments: TNRD Overview Map Location Map Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) & Zoning Map Bylaw 2452
Communication to Public The decision of the Board of Directors regarding this item has been communicated to the public: in the minutes of the meeting at which this item will be considered by the Board of Directors; said minutes to be included in the next regular Board of Directors’ meeting agenda on the TNRD’s website; notice on the TNRD’s website; notice in two editions of Kamloops This Week newspaper; and notice mailed to owner occupiers within 100m radius of property.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2452, 2014 Application No. BA 30P... Page 35 of 132 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2452, 2014 Application No. BA 30P... Page 36 of 132 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2452, 2014 Application No. BA 30P... Page 37 of 132 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2452, 2014 Application No. BA 30P... Page 38 of 132 THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT
BYLAW NO. 2452
A BYLAW TO AMEND “THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT ZONING BYLAW NO. 2400” ______
WHEREAS an application for amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2012 has been made;
AND WHEREAS the proposed changes in uses of land and buildings are deemed advisable;
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
1. CITATION This bylaw may be cited as “Thompson-Nicola Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2452, 2014”.
2. AMENDMENT Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2012, is hereby amended as follows:
2.1 By adding the following definitions in alphabetical order to Part 1: DORMITORY means a building containing sleeping units for occupancy by students or staff affiliated with an institution that is primary of a non-commercial nature and which is regulated by such institution. Dormitory may include one caretaker dwelling unit.
2.2 By inserting Schedule "1,” attached hereto and forming a part of this Bylaw, as Part 35: CD-3 Comprehensive Development Zone Three into the Bylaw.
2.3 By adding Part 35, Comprehensive Development Zone Three, abbreviated CD-3, to the list of zones in s. 3.1.1.
3. ZONING MAP “Schedule ‘A’ Zoning Map” to Bylaw No. 2400 is revised by rezoning the land at 7615 Lytton-Lillooet Highway No. 12, legally described Parcel A, District Lot 85, Group 1, KDYD and of Section 14, 15, 22 and 23, Township 18, Range 28, W6M, KDYD, Plan KAP83689, as shown shaded on Schedule “2” attached hereto and forming a part of this Bylaw, from RL-1 Rural and P-2 Institutional to CD-3 Comprehensive Development Three Zone.
READ A FIRST TIME this 30th day of January, 2014.
READ A SECOND TIME this 30th day of January, 2014.
PUBLIC HEARING held on the day of , .
READ A THIRD TIME this day of , .
ADOPTED this day of , .
______Corporate Officer Chair
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2452, 2014 Application No. BA 30P... Page 39 of 132 SCHEDULE “1” Part 35 – CD-3 Comprehensive Development Zone Three
Purpose The purpose of the CD-3 zone is to accommodate a mix of agricultural, institutional and residential land uses for the Fountainview Academy School and Farm development in Electoral Area “I”.
34.1 Permitted Uses In the CD-3 zone the following uses are permitted on a parcel and all others are prohibited:
(a) agricultural and horticultural use; (b) intensive agricultural use; (c) institution use; (d) forestry practice use; (e) processing of aggregate materials; (f) winery, cidery and microbrewery; and (g) independent electricity generation facilities.
Accessory Uses The following uses are only permitted subject to a principal use existing on the parcel:
(h) single family dwellings or manufactured homes accessory to institutional or agricultural uses; (i) dormitories; (j) accessory buildings and uses; (k) one four sleeping unit temporary accommodation building; (l) religious buildings and cemeteries; and (m) open land recreation.
34.2 Parcel Size
The minimum parcel size shall be 100 hectares.
34.3 Setbacks
34.3.1 The front setback shall be 6 metres.
34.3.2 The side setback shall be 4.5 metres except in the case of an accessory building where it shall be 1.5 metres.
34.3.3 The rear setback shall be 6 metres, except in the case of an accessory building where it shall be 1.5 metres.
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34.3.6 Notwithstanding the preceding setbacks, any building or equipment used for forestry practice use shall be set back a minimum of: a) 300 metres from any established residence on a non CD-3 zone parcel; and b) 60 metres from a public road.
34.3.7 Notwithstanding the preceding setbacks, any building or equipment used for the processing of aggregate materials shall be set back a minimum of 300 metres from an established residence on a non CD-3 zone.
34.4 Density The maximum number of detached single family dwellings or manufactured homes shall not exceed 20; and, additional to this, the maximum number of sleeping units within dormitories and similar buildings shall not exceed 150. 34.5 Conditions of Use All development shall be serviced with the community water system and approved on- site wastewater systems.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2452, 2014 Application No. BA 30P... Page 41 of 132 SCHEDULE “2”
This Schedule “2” is incorporated in and forms part of Bylaw No. 2452, 2014
Certified Correct:
Corporate Officer
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2452, 2014 Application No. BA 30P... Page 42 of 132 DELEGATION REQUEST
In order to appear before the Board as a delegation, please take the time to complete this form. It will help you in providing the Board and regional district staff with an overview of your presentation and the key points you wish to bring to the Board's attention. We ask that you keep your presentation to a MAXIMUM of ten (10) minutes so that there will be a reasonable amount of time for the Board to address any questions that may arise.
PLEASE NOTE that the information contained on this form, the delegation's presentation and any supporting materials will be included on the agenda (time permitting) and will be therefore made available to the public and the media at the time the agenda is published.
1. Name of Organization or Group Citizens' Group, Canford, B. C.
2. Name(s) and title(s) of Person(s) making presentation: Norma Cannon, Resident of 2209 Harris Road, Canford, B. C.
3. The topic of your presentation to the Board Noise Abatement
4. V\lhat are you seeking from the Board as a result of your delegation's presentation? (i.e. funding, a letter of support, a change in a bylaw or policy, to provide information only): The residents of Willgoose Road and surrounding area are requesting that the TNRD develop and introduce a by-law which will ensure that residents have some expectation of peaceful enjoyment of their properties by putting parameters around noise levels within a community.
5. If you or your group are seeking some form of financial assistance, please explain why you feel that the TNRD should be funding your request: This group is not requesting financial assistance.
7. If seeking financial assistance please attach a budget for your project and expected sources of revenue.
8. If you require an overhead projector, powerpoint projector, flipchart, videotape player or other presentation tool, please advise staff in advance. Powerpoint presentations should be either emailed or delivered to the Chair's Assistant NO LATER THAN nine (9) days prior to your date of presentation. This ensures that the presentation can be added to the Board agenda, scanned for virus' and it's formatting is compatible with our computer systems. Paper copies of your presentation should be brought as back up in case of system failure.
9. If you have additional printed materials that you would like the Board to read as support for your presentation, please deliver a copy of the material to the Corporate Officer NO LATER THAN the Thursday morning (10:00 a.m.) one week prior to your date of presentation. This will ensure that all the Board members receive your materials prior to the meeting and can be better informed as to the background of your presentation. Additional copies should be printed and available to the media on the date of the presentation.
Thank you for taking the time to prepare yourself and the Board Members for your presentation.
Norma CannonCitizens' Group, Canford, BCRe: Noise Abatement ... Page 43 of 132 Development Services BOARD REPORT
TO: Chair and Board of Directors DATE: January 28, 2014
FROM: Regina Sadilkova, Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Building Infraction – Kenneth Ebert & Audrey Ebert Expired Building Permit – Single Family Dwelling Electoral Area “E” - 1490 Loon Lake Rd
RECOMMENDATION(S):
That a Notice pursuant to the authority of Section 57 of the Community Charter be filed in the Land Titles Office against the Title of KENNETH EBERT AND AUDREY EBERT of Lot 4, District Lot 3004, Lillooet District, Plan 20722.
R. Sadilkova, MCIP Approved for Director of Development Services Board Consideration CAO
SUMMARY: In order to warn prospective purchasers of outstanding infractions and to reduce potential liability to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, a notice should be filed against the property’s title in accordance with Section 57 of the Community Charter.
BACKGROUND: Refer to attached Contravention of Building Regulations.
DISCUSSION: To date the Bylaw contraventions remain outstanding and resolution does not appear likely.
Attachment(s) Board Report – Sec. 57 details.doc
RP/ld
Building Infraction – Kenneth Ebert & Audrey EbertExpired Bu... Page 44 of 132 CONTRAVENTION OF BUILDING REGULATIONS
Property Information Folder Number 03-2653C Electoral Area: “E” Legal Description: Lot 4, District Lot 3004, Lillooet District Plan 20722 Street Address: 1490 Loon Lake Road Property Owner(s): Kenneth Ebert & Audrey Ebert Permit Issue Date: June 5, 2003 Permit Expiry Date: June 5, 2005 Construction Type: Single Family Dwelling
Details of Contravention Description: Work without a Building Permit Bylaw Offended: Building Regulations Bylaw No. 2066, 2005 Potential Hazard: Yes
Notice of Contravention Brought to Attention of Owner(s)/ Occupiers
Contact Type of Date Contact Details Staff with Contact June 29, 2005 Owner Letter Permit expired letter BG
Feb 25, 2009 Owner Letter Permit expired letter DA
Oct 29, 2009 Owner Letter Permit expired letter DA
Nov 4, 2013 Owner Letter Permit expired letter JB Recommendation to Board of Directors that a notice be Jan 29, 2014 Owner Final Notice RP filed.
Bylaw Violation Details Bylaw Section
Building permit has expired 6.03
Construction has proceed without required inspections 15.4
Building is occupied without an Occupancy Certificate 5.10
Description of Construction New manufactured home on full basement with attached garage There have been no inspections beyond foundation/underslab Last inspection revealed house is 100% complete and has been occupied for approximately 10 years A professional engineer’s approval was requested for garage foundations on disturbed soil. This has not been provided. A follow-up inspection has revealed that a large accessory building has also been constructed without a permit.
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TO: Chair and Board of Directors DATE: February 5, 2014
FROM: Regina Sadilkova, Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Building Infraction - Frederick Welsh Expired Building Permits – Two Single Family Dwellings Electoral Area “E” - 8649 Eagan Lake Rd
RECOMMENDATION(S): That a Notice pursuant to the authority of Section 57 of the Community Charter be filed in the Land Titles Office against the Title of FREDERICK WELSH of District Lot 1430, Lillooet District, except Plans KAP56153 and KAP69292.
R. Sadilkova, MCIP Approved for Director of Development Services Board Consideration CAO
SUMMARY: In order to warn prospective purchasers of outstanding infractions and to reduce potential liability to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, a notice should be filed against the property’s title in accordance with Section 57 of the Community Charter. The subject property has two detached dwellings, both originally secured a Building Permit but neither has the necessary inspections nor occupancy permits. Both building permits have expired and the owners are unresponsive.
BACKGROUND: Refer to attached Contravention of Building Regulations.
DISCUSSION: To date the Bylaw contraventions remain outstanding and resolution does not appear likely.
Attachment(s) Board Report – Sec. 57 details.doc
RP/ld
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CONTRAVENTION OF BUILDING REGULATIONS
Property Information
Folder Number BP011350 & 04-2761C Electoral Area: “E” Legal Description: District Lot 1430, Lillooet District, except Plans KAP56153 and KAP69292 Street Address: 8649 Eagan Lake Rd Property Owner(s): Frederick Welsh Permit Issue Date: July 13, 2009 & July 7, 2004 Permit Expiry Date: July 13, 2011 & July 7, 2006 Construction Type: Two Single Family Dwellings
Details of Contravention
Description: Expired Building Permits Bylaw Offended: Building Regulations Bylaw No. 2066, 2005 Potential Hazard: Yes
Violation 1 – BP011350
Notice of Contravention Brought to Attention of Owner(s)/ Occupiers
Contact Type of Date Contact Details Staff with Contact Jan 30, 2012 Owner Letter First expiry letter sent. No response from owner. MF
Mar13, 2013 Owner Letter Second expiry letter sent. No response from owner. DL Recommendation to Board of Directors that a notice be Feb 04, 2014 Owner Final Notice RP filed.
Bylaw Violation Details Bylaw Section
Building Permit Has Expired 6.13
Description of Construction Two-storey 2-bedroom wood frame house on ICF foundation with crawlspace. Approved as second dwelling on property for bona fide farm operation. Last inspection was for final occupancy on October 15, 2010, and was rejected. Deficiencies include structural engineer’s approval, cross connection control, and several plumbing deficiencies.
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Violation 2 – 04-2761C
Notice of Contravention Brought to Attention of Owner(s)/ Occupiers
Contact Type of Date Contact Details Staff with Contact Feb.17, 2009 Owner Letter First expiry letter sent. No response from owner. DA
Jan 12, 2010 Owner Letter Second expiry letter sent. No response from owner. DA
Mar.13, 2013 Owner Letter Third expiry letter sent. No response from owner. DL Recommendation to Board of Directors that a notice be Feb 04, 2014 Owner Final Notice RP filed.
Bylaw Violation Details Bylaw Section
Building Permit Has Expired 6.13
Description of Construction Two-storey 3-bedroom wood frame house on crawlspace with attached garage. Last inspection was for insulation on October 20, 2004, and was accepted. The final inspection remains outstanding and final deficiencies are unknown.
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Development Services BOARD REPORT
TO: Chair and Board of Directors DATE: February 11, 2014
FROM: Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2455, 2014 Application No. BA 60 Lot 2, Section 17, Township 19, Range 17, West of the 6th Meridian, KDYD, KAP66192 except Plan KAP68122 - PID: 024-697-923 2789 Princeton Kamloops Highway (5A), Knutsford, BC (Sales)
RECOMMENDATION(S):
That Zoning Amendment Application No. BA 60 be denied.
ALTERANTE BOARD RESOLUTION OPTIONS: 1. Defer Board decision and invite the applicants to appear as a delegation at a future regular Board of Directors meeting; OR 2. That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2455, 2014 be introduced and read a first time; AND that Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2455, 2014 be read a second time and be taken to a Public Hearing in conjunction with a regular Council meeting.
R. Sadilkova, MCIP Approved for Director of Development Services Board Consideration CAO
SUMMARY This application is to consider a site specific amendment to the C-4: Recreational Commercial zone to enable an existing parcel in Knutsford to be used for recreational vehicle storage as follows: Recreational vehicle storage facility, limited to a maximum 80 recreational vehicles, in the case of Lot 2, Section 17, Township 19, Range 17, W6M, KDYD, KAP66192 except Plan KAP68122. Planning Services is compelled to recommend denying application for development that is contrary to the long-range planning objectives envisioned within the Regional Growth Strategy (RGS), Official Community Plan (OCP) and Fringe Areas Policy Paper (FAPP). This is acknowledging previous problematic and controversial land use applications in the Knutsford neighbourhood that have led to difficult approvals.
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Subject: Zoning Amendment Application No. BA 60 Page 2 of 5
BACKGROUND: Location 2789 Princeton Kamloops Highway (Highway 5A), Knutsford Existing OCP designation Kamloops South Official Community Plan – Recreational Commercial designation Existing zoning / uses C-4: Recreational Commercial / Residential Proposed zoning/ uses Site specific amendment to the C-4 zone / To allow recreational vehicle storage Parcel area 1.688 ha Planning Study / designation South Thompson Settlement Strategy – Policies outside of selected settlement areas Application date May 17, 2013
Site Description
The subject property (Lot 2) is in Knutsford on Highway 5A, just south of the City of Kamloops municipal boundary. Peterson Creek bisects the property’s western edge from the southern to northern property boundary. The property is divided into an upper and lower level, separated by a small ridge. The RV storage area is proposed for the larger upper level plain immediately adjacent to the highway. The upper level is flat, graveled and devoid of natural vegetation. A residence and an accessory building currently occupy the property.
Lot 2 is bounded by a campground and recreational vehicle storage use to the north and west, and Highway 5A to the east. A religious building and manufactured home park uses are to the south.
Site and Neighbourhood Development History
In 2007, this property was the subject of a Temporary Commercial Use Permit (TUP) application to allow a temporary commercial truck storage and maintenance operation for a two year period. Staff recommended that the Permit be denied. The Board did resolve to defeat TUP approval and further directed staff to discuss development options with the applicant. This application did not proceed.
In 2010, the owners applied to rezone the property to C-2: Service Commercial to allow commercial truck storage and light maintenance on a permanent basis. This application was withdrawn on September 7, 2012 prior to Board review.
Previous bylaw amendment requests in the north Knutsford neighbourhood have challenged efforts to encourage orderly, compatible land uses and defend long-range planning initiatives. Since 2007,
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two bylaw amendment applications were approved, a religious building on Lot A, Plan KAP68122 to the south and an accessory recreational vehicle storage on a portion of Lot 1, Plan KAP66192 to the north.
DISCUSSION: Please see the applicant’s proposed development plan below:
Kamloops South Official Community Plan (OCP)
The OCP recognizes a limited range of commercial uses in the Knutsford area. Commercial development is generally encouraged to locate in appropriate urban locations or develop at a scale that maintains the rural character of the Plan area. Additionally, the OCP recognizes the City of Kamloops as the regional commercial centre and encourages new commercial uses to locate within its corporate boundaries. “Highway or Recreational Commercial” are the only commercial uses envisioned within the OCP, conditional on suitable land being unavailable in the City of Kamloops. Land unavailability has not been proven in this application.
South Thompson Settlement Strategy (STSS)
The property, Lot 2, is subject to the Strategy area. Importantly, the Knutsford area is not a Selected Settlement Areas and not identified as a Commercial Area in the Strategy.
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Fringe Area Policy Paper (FAPP)
The City of Kamloops Fringe Area extends five kilometers beyond the perimeter of the municipal boundary. The FAPP discourages conflicting new development in the fringe area of a municipality as a means to limit urban sprawl, minimize land use conflicts and direct certain uses to more appropriate locations in the City. More specifically, the FAPP provides that commercial development be discouraged in the fringe area, excepting those extractive resource-based industries requiring access to a specific resource (e.g. gravel) or those industrial and commercial developments supported by both the TNRD and municipality. The City opposes this application.
Conversely, the Board may wish to consider an argument to support this application as follows:
1. similar RV storage use already exists to the immediate north on Lot 1; 2. the nature of the requested land use is not drastically dissimilar to recreational vehicles commonly found in C-4 zoned recreational commercial / campground areas; and 3. the proposed recreational vehicle density (being storage) would be less than what is permitted in the campground bylaw with no servicing impacts. Zoning Currently, Lot 2 is zoned C-4: Recreational Commercial which permits commercial uses that are primarily seasonal in nature, including campgrounds. Although recreational vehicles are commonly found and used in the C-4 zone, recreational vehicle storage is a separate and distinct use in the C- 2: Service Commercial zone. A site-specific amendment was selected to avoid the broad range of secondary or service commercial uses that are far more intrusive in this rural residential setting.
Riparian Areas Regulation (RAR)
In 2009, as a requirement of a zoning bylaw amendment application, the applicants had a Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) review the development site in accordance with the RAR. The QEP concluded that there is no watercourse on the proposed development property, Peterson Creek is greater than 30 metres from the boundary of the subject property thus there is no requirement to apply RAR to this development.
Wildfire Hazard Assessment
The OCP designates the land as being a Low to Moderate Risk Area, and provides the following:
Within the Buffer Zones and Moderate to Low Wildfire Hazard Areas, during any subdivision or land use application the property owner shall register a standard restrictive covenant on the titles of the properties encouraging landowners to use Fire Smart wildfire hazard mitigation practices for building construction and land management to reduce the wildfire hazard in their development.
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If the Board resolves to approve this application, then Planning Services recommends the standard (or template) wildfire covenant be registered prior to final adoption.
REFERRALS & LIAISON:
Advisory Planning Commission for Electoral Areas “J”, “L”, and “P” supports the application with the recommendation that through consultation with the TNRD Planning Department a covenant limiting storage to recreational vehicles only, be prepared and registered on title.
City of Kamloops advises that it does not support the proposed application for site-specific zoning bylaw amendment to permit recreational vehicle storage.
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) states that the property falls within s. 52 of the Transportation Act and thus requires Ministry bylaw approval. In light of the property being used specifically for RVs, the Ministry suggests one of the following options:
A covenant be registered on the property which states the property is to be used only for RVs and any change in land use shall require approval by the Ministry; or
Add text to the bylaw to indicate the property is only permitted for the use of RV storage and any change in land use shall require additional approval from the Ministry. The applicant would need to apply for a new shared access permit for recreational vehicles. No storm drainage shall be directed toward the Merritt-Princeton Highway No. 5A without prior written permission from the Ministry. All onsite stormwater shall be retained on the property with no discharge into Ministry ditches.
Interior Health Authority (IHA) has no objections provided that this rezoning does not require a source of drinking water and an onsite sewerage system.
Attachments:
TNRD Overview and Location Map Zoning Map & Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area Draft Bylaw 2455, 2014
Communication to Public
Application denial forecloses the requirement for the full public notice process; however, if the Board supports this application, then a sign, ads, a mail out, and public hearing would proceed.
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THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT
BYLAW NO. 2455
A bylaw to amend “Thompson-Nicola Regional District Zoning Bylaw No. 2400”
WHEREAS an application for amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 2400 has been made;
AND WHEREAS the proposed changes in uses of land and buildings are deemed advisable;
AND WHEREAS the zoning amendment conforms to the Kamloops South Official Community Plan;
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
1. CITATION
This bylaw may be cited as “Thompson-Nicola Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2455, 2014”.
2. AMENDMENT
2.1 The following provision is added to Bylaw No. 2400 as s. 22.1.1:
Permitted Uses – Site Specific (d) Recreational vehicle storage facility, limited to a maximum 80 recreational vehicles, in the case of 2789 Princeton-Kamloops Hwy (legal: Lot 2, Section 17, Township 19, Range 17, W6M, KDYD, KAP66192 except Plan KAP68122).
2.2 Schedule ‘1’ Zoning Map to Bylaw No. 2400 is revised as follows:
Lot 2, Section 17, Township 19, Range 17, W6M, KDYD, KAP66192 except Plan KAP68122, as shown shaded on Schedule ‘1’, attached hereto and forming part of this Bylaw, is hereby amended on a site-specific basis.
READ A FIRST TIME this day of , 2014.
PUBLIC HEARING held on the day of , 2014.
READ A SECOND TIME this day of , 2014.
READ A THIRD TIME this day of , 2014.
APPROVED by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure this day of , 2014.
ADOPTED this day of , 2014.
Corporate Officer Chair
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This Schedule “1” is incorporated in and forms part of Bylaw No. 2455, 2014
Certified Correct:
Corporate Officer
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Finance and Information Technology BOARD REPORT
TO: Chair and Board of Directors DATE: February 12, 2014
FROM: Director of Finance
SUBJECT: Board of Directors Remuneration Bylaw No. 2456, 2014
RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. That Remuneration Bylaw No. 2456, 2014 be read a first time by title only.
The Board of Directors should make any other desired changes to the bylaw prior to second reading.
2. That Remuneration Bylaw No. 2456, 2014 be read a second time (as amended), and a third time.
3. That Remuneration Bylaw No. 2456, 2014 be adopted.
DOUGLAS RAE Approved for Director of Finance Board Consideration CAO
SUMMARY:
In order to give effect to the changes noted and any other changes or additions the Board wishes to make to the bylaw, the Board of Directors must give 3 readings to and adopt Board of Directors Remuneration Bylaw No. 2456, 2014.
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BACKGROUND:
The Board of Directors' current policy and past practice is to review the Remuneration Bylaw on an annual basis and make any desired changes prior to adoption of the annual financial plan in March.
DISCUSSION:
Housekeeping changes have been made to the bylaw to clarify certain names and clarify certain wording. Some changes were also made to Section 7.1 listing the amounts to be paid to Alternate Directors for meetings they attend, to bring them in line with calculated per meeting rates for 2014.
Indemnity amounts for remuneration paid to the Chair, Vice-Chair and Directors are typically updated each year to reflect the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index ("CPI") in British Columbia from January to December each year. For 2013, the percentage change for the year was actually 0%, owing largely to the repeal of the HST in April 2013. Comparing prices for goods and services with no PST attached in the latter half of 2013 to those with HST in the previous year, along with falling housing prices, countered other inflationary pressures in BC so that overall inflation was flat.
As such, there are no changes in indemnity amounts from the previous remuneration bylaw, in accordance with Section 9.8 of the bylaw.
In addition, the automobile allowance rate, as published by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), remains unchanged in 2014 at $0.54 per kilometer and therefore no increase has been made to the travel rate in Schedule A to the bylaw.
Specifically, the following housekeeping changes have been made:
In the bylaw, all deletions of words are crossed out and all additions of words or changes to numbers are highlighted with an underline.
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Section Changes
2.4 Added LGLA conventions and Electoral Area Seminars held in conjunction with the other listed events to those that the Chair is entitled to reimbursement of expenses and travel time.
3.2 and 9.1 Added words “per day” after the indemnity entitlement to clarify the maximum, should more than one meeting be chaired or attended in a single day. This is more consistent with intent and the wording throughout the rest of the bylaw.
4.1, 8.4 and Changed the name “Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process” (SLIPP) to 9.2 the newly adopted name “Shuswap Watershed Water Quality Program (SWWQP)” which will be used going forward.
7.1 Updated certain per meeting rates to be paid to Alternate Directors for attendance at meetings to be in line with calculated rates in 2014. Specifically, Electoral Area “B” changed from $220.00 to $290.00, Electoral Area “L” changed from $160.00 to $170.00, the District of Barriere changed from $190.00 to $180.00, the Village of Lytton changed from $240.00 to $250.00 and the City of Merritt changed from $200.00 to $210.00.
The changes in these per meeting rates are a correction of a previous oversight by staff in a previous year, and not a result in any changes in the inputs in otherwise determining the rates in 2014.
9.8 Adjusted the section references to apply a CPI increase to the entire annual indemnity for each Director rather than only to a portion thereof. This does not affect the various per-meeting rates specified throughout the rest of the bylaw relating to meetings not covered under the annual indemnity.
5.7 and 6.3 Deleted as now unnecessary – former section 5.8 now becomes new section 5.7
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Attachment(s)
Table 3 – Consumer Price Index by Province – Statistics Canada at December 31, 2013 Automobile Allowance Rates for 2014 – Canada Revenue Agency Proposed Board of Directors Remuneration Bylaw No. 2456, 2014 Board of Directors Remuneration Bylaw No. 2413, 2013 with proposed changes highlighted
Communication to Public
The decision of the Board of Directors regarding this item will be communicated to the public:
in the minutes of the meeting at which this item will be considered by the Board of Directors; said minutes to be included in the next regular Board of Directors’ meeting agenda on the TNRD’s website; and
by notification in The Current newsletter following the regular Board of Directors’ meeting.
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THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT
BYLAW NO. 2456
A BYLAW TO AUTHORIZE THE REMUNERATION OF THE CHAIR, THE VICE-CHAIR, DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATE DIRECTORS OF THE THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS it is desirable and prudent to provide for payment of remuneration and expenses of Directors, including Alternate Directors, the Chair and the Vice-Chair;
NOW THEREFORE the Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
1. CITATION
1.1 This bylaw maybe cited as the "Board of Directors Remuneration Bylaw No. 2456, 2014.”
2. CHAIR
2.1 The Chair, in addition to the annual indemnity under Clause 5.1 of this bylaw as an Electoral Area Director or under Clause 6.1 of this bylaw as a Municipal Director, shall be paid an annual indemnity of Eighteen Thousand, One Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($18,116.00). 2.2 The Chair is not entitled to receive remuneration under the provisions of Clauses 4.1, 4.3, or 5.2 of this bylaw.
2.3 The Chair, if absent from a regular Board of Directors meeting, Board of Directors Workshop or an Electoral Area Directors Workshop, is not entitled to receive remuneration for that meeting and an amount that is equivalent to that which is to be paid to the Alternate Director in accordance with Clause 7.1 of this bylaw shall be deducted from the annual remuneration paid to the Chair.
2.4 The Chair shall be entitled to reimbursement of expenses and travel time for attendance at Federation of Canadian Municipalities conventions, Union of British Columbia Municipalities conventions, Southern Interior Local Government Association conventions, Local Government Leadership Academy conventions and Electoral Area Seminars held in conjunction with any of the above as outlined in Section 9.4 and in Schedule “A” of this bylaw.
3. VICE-CHAIR
3.1 The Vice-Chair shall be paid an additional annual indemnity of Two Thousand, Two Hundred and Four Dollars ($2,204.00).
3.2 The Vice-Chair is entitled to receive the sum of One Hundred Forty Dollars ($140.00) per day for Chairing the following:
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3.3 Where the Vice-Chair is an Electoral Area Director, the Vice-Chair is entitled to receive the sum of One Hundred Forty Dollars ($140.00) per day for attendance at Conventions and Seminars.
3.4 In the event of the resignation or death of the Chair, the Vice-Chair shall automatically assume the position of Chair and shall immediately be entitled to the remuneration authorized in Section 2.1 of this Bylaw.
3.5 In the event that the Chair becomes incapacitated, the Vice-Chair shall automatically assume the position of Chair after 30 days and shall be entitled to the remuneration outlined in Section 2.1 of this Bylaw until such time as the Chair resumes the responsibilities as the Chair.
4. DIRECTORS
4.1 In addition to the annual remuneration authorized under Clauses 5.1 and 6.1 of this bylaw, Directors are entitled to receive the sum of One Hundred Forty Dollars ($140.00) per day for attending the following:
(a) Public Hearing (not held in conjunction with a regular Board of Directors meeting) (b) Audit Committee (c) Board of Directors Orientation Seminar and/or Strategic Planning Session (d) Invasive Plant Committee (e) Thompson-Nicola Film Commission (f) Emergency Management and Protective Services Committee (g) Drinking Water and Utilities Committee (h) Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee (i) Policy Review Committee (j) Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Implementation Committee (k) Parcel Tax Review Panel (l) Air Quality Stakeholder Committee (Lower Nicola/Merritt area) (m) Fraser Basin Council (n) Yellowhead Highway Association (o) Municipal Finance Authority (p) Municipal Insurance Association of British Columbia (q) Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Annual Conference (r) Budget Meetings (held in the region) (s) Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition (t) Kamloops Airport Authority Society (u) Shuswap Watershed Water Quality Program (SWWQP) Steering Committee
4.2 Directors are entitled to receive remuneration under the provisions of Clause 4.3 of this bylaw but only when attending those meetings identified in Clause 4.1 (a) to (k).
4.3 Remuneration for time spent in transit shall be paid in accordance with the following schedule:
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Distance Traveled Amount 0 - 29 kilometres $00.00 30 - 59 kilometres 10.00 60 - 89 kilometres 20.00 90 -119 kilometres 30.00 120 -149 kilometres 40.00 150 -179 kilometres 50.00 180 -209 kilometres 60.00 210 -239 kilometres 70.00 240 -269 kilometres 80.00 270 -299 kilometres 90.00 300 -329 kilometres 100.00 330 -359 kilometres 110.00 360 -389 kilometres 120.00 390 -419 kilometres 130.00 420 -449 kilometres 140.00 450 -479 kilometres 150.00 480 -509 kilometres 160.00 510 -539 kilometres 170.00 540 -569 kilometres 180.00 570 plus kilometres 190.00 5. ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTORS 5.1 Each Electoral Area Director shall be paid an annual indemnity based as following:
(a) Electoral Area "A" (Wells Gray Country) $21,573.00 (b) Electoral Area "B" (Thompson Headwaters) $22,973.00 (c) Electoral Area "E" (Bonaparte Plateau) $21,573.00 (d) Electoral Area "l" (Blue Sky Country) $20,733.00 (e) Electoral Area "J" (Copper Desert Country) $19,333.00 (f) Electoral Area "L” $19,613.00 (g) Electoral Area "M" $21,013.00 (h) Electoral Area "N" $20,453.00 (i) Electoral Area "O" (Lower North Thompson) $20,173.00 (j) Electoral Area "P" (Rivers and The Peaks) $19,613.00 5.2 Electoral Area Directors are entitled to receive the sum of One Hundred Forty Dollars ($140.00) per day for attendance at Conventions/Workshops with Board approval.
5.3 An Electoral Area Director who is absent from a regular Board of Directors meeting, Board of Directors Workshop or an Electoral Area Directors Workshop is not entitled to receive remuneration for that meeting and an amount that is equivalent to that which is to be paid to the Alternate Director in accordance with Clause 7.1 of this bylaw shall be deducted from the annual remuneration paid to that Electoral Area Director.
5.4 Electoral Area Directors are entitled to receive the sum of One Hundred Forty Dollars ($140.00) per day for attending Advisory Planning Commission Orientations.
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5.5 In addition to any remuneration and expenses authorized by this bylaw, Electoral Area Directors are also entitled to file expense claims for travel to/from meetings within their respective Electoral Area or meetings directly related to the business of the Electoral Area subject to the following restrictions;
(a) Only for those meetings where distance traveled exceeds 50 kilometers round trip from their primary place of residence, (b) Claims are submitted on a monthly basis; and (c) The maximum annual claim per Electoral Area Director is $1,500.00.
5.6 That Six Thousand, Four Hundred Fifty One Dollars ($6,451.00) of the annual indemnity paid to each Electoral Area Director pursuant to Clause 5.1 above, and all funds paid to Electoral Area Directors pursuant to Clause 5.5 above shall be allocated to the Executive, Legislative & Administration - Electoral Areas only budget.
5.7 Electoral Area Directors are entitled to receive the sum of One Hundred Forty Dollars ($140.00) per day, expenses and remuneration pursuant to Clause 9.4 of this bylaw to attend Union of British Columbia Municipalities seminars, Local Government Leadership Academy seminars and South Interior Local Government Association conventions.
6. MUNICIPAL DIRECTORS
6.1 Each Municipal Director shall be paid an annual indemnity based on the following:
(a) Ashcroft, Village of $13,862.00 (b) Barriere, District of $13,082.00 (c) Cache Creek, Village of $13,342.00 (d) Chase, Village of $12,822.00 (e) Clearwater, District of $14,122.00 (f) Clinton, Village of $14,122.00 (g) Kamloops, City of $12,042.00 (h) Logan Lake, District of $13,082.00 (i) Lytton, Village of $14,902.00 (j) Merritt, City of $13,862.00 (k) Sun Peaks, Mountain Resort Municipality $13,082.00 6.2 A Municipal Director who is absent from a regular Board of Directors meeting, or a Board of Directors Workshop is not entitled to receive remuneration for that meeting and an amount that is equivalent to that which is to be paid to the Alternate Director in accordance with Clause 7.1 of this bylaw shall be deducted from the annual remuneration paid to that Municipal Director.
6.3
7. ALTERNATE DIRECTORS
7.1 Alternate Directors, for attending a regular Board of Directors meeting, a Board of Directors Workshop, an Electoral Area Directors Workshop, or a Board of Directors Strategic Planning Session, in the absence of the Director to whom they are appointed as an
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Alternate, are entitled to receive remuneration based on the following per meeting allowance;
(a) Electoral Area "A" (Wells Gray Country) $240.00 (b) Electoral Area "B" (Thompson Headwaters) $290.00 (c) Electoral Area "E" (Bonaparte Plateau) $240.00 (d) Electoral Area "I" (Blue Sky Country) $210.00 (e) Electoral Area "J" (Copper Desert Country) $160.00 (f) Electoral Area "L" $170.00 (g) Electoral Area "M" $220.00 (h) Electoral Area "N" $200.00 (i) Electoral Area "O" (Lower North Thompson) $190.00 U) Electoral Area "P" (Rivers and The Peaks) $170.00 (k) Ashcroft, Village of $210.00 (l) Barriere, District of $180.00 (m) Cache Creek, Village of $190.00 (n) Chase, Village of $170.00 (o) Clearwater, District of $220.00 (p) Clinton, Village of $220.00 (q) Kamloops, City of $140.00 (r) Logan Lake, District of $180.00 (s) Lytton, Village of $250.00 (t) Merritt, City of $210.00 (u) Sun Peaks, Mountain Resort Municipality $180.00
7.2 Alternate Directors are entitled to receive the sum of One Hundred Forty Dollars ($140.00) per day and remuneration for time spent in transit under the provisions of Clause 4.3 of this bylaw when attending a Board of Directors Orientation Seminar.
8. EXPENSES
8.1 Where this bylaw provides for reimbursement of expenses, such reimbursement shall be at the level outlined in Schedule "A" attached hereto and forming part of this bylaw; except however where a meal is included as part of the itinerary of the meeting, seminar or convention and the Director partook of the meal, the Director shall not be permitted to claim for that meal or shall deduct the allowance for the meal taken from the per diem rate if applicable.
8.2 Reimbursement of Per Diem expenses shall be made only where the claimant is required to stay overnight in order to attend a meeting, workshop, convention, seminar or other function.
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8.3 Where reimbursement is made for Per Diem expenses, there shall be no reimbursement of Meal expenses incurred on the same day.
8.4 The Chair, Vice-Chair and Directors are entitled to reimbursement for expenses in relation to attendance at the following meetings:
(a) Board of Directors (b) Public Hearing (except when held in conjunction with a Board of Directors meeting) (c) Board of Directors Workshop (d) Board of Directors Orientation Seminar and/or Strategic Planning Session (e) Board of Directors Inaugural (f) Audit Committee (g) Thompson-Nicola Film Commission (h) Invasive Plant Committee (i) Drinking Water and Utilities Committee (j) Fraser Basin Council (k) Yellowhead Highway Association (l) Municipal Finance Authority (m) Municipal Insurance Association of British Columbia (n) Parcel Tax Review Panel (o) Advisory Planning Commission Orientations (p) Emergency Management and Protective Services Committee (q) Budget Meetings (held in the region) (r) Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee (s) Policy Review Committee (t) Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Implementation Committee (u) Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition (v) Air Quality Stakeholder Committee (Lower Nicola/Merritt area (w) Kamloops Airport Authority Society (x) Shuswap Watershed Water Quality Program (SWWQP) Steering Committee
8.5 The Vice-Chair and Directors are entitled to reimbursement of expenses in relation to attendance at the annual conference of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
8.6 Electoral Area Directors, including the Chair and Vice-Chair if applicable, are entitled to reimbursement of expenses in relation to attendance at Conventions.
8.7 Electoral Area Directors, including the Chair and Vice-Chair if applicable, are entitled to reimbursement of Advisory Planning Commission Social expenses as outlined on Schedule "A".
8.8 Alternate Directors are entitled to reimbursement of expenses in relation to attendance at a Board of Directors meeting or a Board of Directors Strategic Planning Session in the absence of the Director to whom they are appointed Alternate.
8.9 Alternate Directors are entitled to reimbursement of expenses in relation to attendance at up to three (3) Board of Directors meetings per year in the presence of the Director to whom they are appointed Alternate and for attending a Board of Directors Orientation Seminar.
8.10 In addition to the reimbursement of expenses authorized by any clause of this bylaw, the Chair and Vice Chair are entitled to reimbursement for expenses as outlined in Schedule "A" of this bylaw for attendance at meetings relative to the discharge of duties as the Chair or Vice Chair.
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8.11 In addition to the reimbursement of expenses authorized by any clause of this bylaw, Directors are entitled to reimbursement for expenses for communication purposes, provided that:
(a) Claims with receipts are submitted on a periodic basis; and (b) The maximum annual claim per Electoral Area Director is $1,000.00 and per Member Municipal Director is $500.00.
9. MISCELLANEOUS
9.1 The Board of Directors may authorize, by specific resolution, the payment to the Chair, Vice-Chair or one or more Directors, for attendance at meetings or functions not cited within this bylaw, the payment of one or more of the following:
(a) One Hundred Forty Dollars ($140.00) per day (b) Reimbursement for expenses
9.2 Notwithstanding any clause in this bylaw, the Vice-Chair and Directors shall only be entitled to receive remuneration and reimbursement of expenses for attendance at the following meetings if they have been elected to or appointed to represent the Board of Directors on the specific committee or organization:
(a) Audit Committee (b) Invasive Plant Committee (c) Drinking Water and Utilities Committee (d) Thompson-Nicola Film Commission (e) Fraser Basin Council (f) Yellowhead Highway Association (g) Municipal Finance Authority Meeting (h) Municipal Insurance Association of British Columbia (i) Federation of Canadian Municipalities-Annual Conference (j) Parcel Tax Review Panel (k) Emergency Management and Protective Services Committee (l) Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee (m) Policy Review Committee (n) Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Implementation Committee (o) Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition (p) Air Quality Stakeholder Committee (Lower Nicola/Merritt area) (q) Kamloops Airport Authority Society (r) Shuswap Watershed Water Quality Program (SWWQP) Steering Committee
9.3 Notwithstanding any other clause in this bylaw, a Director or Alternate Director, when attending one or more meetings of the Committees identified in clause 4.1 of this bylaw, or meetings of "Ad-Hoc" Select Committees that have been established by the Board of Directors; said meetings occurring on the same day and being held in the TNRD Civic Building located at 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, shall only be entitled to receive payment of indemnity for attendance at one Committee meeting.
9.4 Any provision in this bylaw that authorizes payment for remuneration and reimbursement of expenses to a Director for attendance at Conventions/Workshops shall be inclusive of travel time for the Director to attend the said event based on the following parameters:
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Air Travel:
(a) Travel time of five (5) hours or more from their primary place of residence to the Convention/Workshop each way $140.00 or
(b) Travel time less than five (5) hours from their primary place of residence to the Convention/Workshop each way $70.00.
Vehicle Travel:
An amount based on kilometers traveled to and from the Convention/Workshop as per clause 4.3 of this bylaw, to a maximum of $140.00 each way.
9.5 One-third of all remuneration paid to the Chair, Vice-Chair, Directors and Alternate Directors shall be paid as an allowance for expenses incidental to the discharge of duties of office.
9.6 Directors and Alternate Directors are not entitled to payment of indemnities for attending Inaugural meetings of the Board of Directors, but are entitled to expenses.
9.7 The Chair, Vice-Chair, Directors and Alternate Directors are not entitled to indemnities for votes obtained by telephone pursuant to the Special Voting Procedure outlined in the current Procedure Bylaw.
9.8 That the remuneration paid to the Chair pursuant to Clause 2.1, the Vice Chair pursuant to Clause 3.1, the Electoral Area Directors pursuant to Clause 5.1, and the Municipal Directors pursuant to Clause 6.1, shall be increased annually by the same percentage as the Consumer Price Index, published by Statistics Canada for the Province of British Columbia, for the twelve month period January to December of the previous year.
9.9 Board of Directors Remuneration Bylaw 2313, 2013 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
READ A FIRST time this day of , .
READ A SECOND time this day of , .
READ A THIRD time this day of , .
ADOPTED this day of , .
______Corporate Officer Chair
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SCHEDULE”A” TO BYLAW NO. 2456
1. Meals Column #1 Column #2 (a) Breakfast $14.00 $16.00 (b) Lunch $15.00 $22.00 (c) Supper $24.00 $32.00
2. Per Diem $85.00 $100.00
3. Travel The lesser of $0.54 per kilometer or airfare. Actual costs for tolls (Ferry and/or Highway Tolls)
4. Accommodation
(a) Hotel Room Actual cost at government rate (receipt required) (b) Hotel Parking Actual cost (receipt required) (c) Private Accommodation $35.00 per night (no receipt required)
5. Airport Transfers Actual cost (receipt required)
6. Advisory Planning Commission Social $75.00
*The Rates in Column #2 under Sections 1 and 2 above shall apply only when attending meetings, conventions and seminars in locations where the normal cost of meals are substantially higher than that experienced in the Thompson-Nicola region; such locations being but not limited to the Greater Vancouver Regional District, the Capital Regional District (Victoria), the Resort Municipality of Whistler and out-of-province.
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THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT
BYLAW NO. 245613
A BYLAW TO AUTHORIZE THE REMUNERATION OF THE CHAIR, THE VICE-CHAIR, DIRECTORS AND ALTERNATE DIRECTORS OF THE THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS it is desirable and prudent to provide for payment of remuneration and expenses of Directors, including Alternate Directors, the Chair and the Vice-Chair;
NOW THEREFORE the Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
1. CITATION
1.1 This bylaw maybe cited as the "Board of Directors Remuneration Bylaw No. 245613, 20143.”
2. CHAIR
2.1 The Chair, in addition to the annual indemnity under Clause 5.1 of this bylaw as an Electoral Area Director or under Clause 6.1 of this bylaw as a Municipal Director, shall be paid an annual indemnity of Eighteen Thousand, One Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($18,116.00). 2.2 The Chair is not entitled to receive remuneration under the provisions of Clauses 4.1, 4.3, or 5.2 of this bylaw.
2.3 The Chair, if absent from a regular Board of Directors meeting, Board of Directors Workshop or an Electoral Area Directors Workshop, is not entitled to receive remuneration for that meeting and an amount that is equivalent to that which is to be paid to the Alternate Director in accordance with Clause 7.1 of this bylaw shall be deducted from the annual remuneration paid to the Chair.
2.4 The Chair shall be entitled to reimbursement of expenses and travel time for attendance at Federation of Canadian Municipalities conventions, Union of British Columbia Municipalities conventions, and Southern Interior Local Government Association conventions, Local Government Leadership Academy conventions and Electoral Area Seminars held in conjunction with any of the above as outlined in Section 9.4 and in Schedule “A” of this bylaw.
3. VICE-CHAIR
3.1 The Vice-Chair shall be paid an additional annual indemnity of Two Thousand, Two Hundred and Four Dollars ($2,204.00).
3.2 The Vice-Chair is entitled to receive the sum of One Hundred Forty Dollars ($140.00) per day for Chairing the following:
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3.3 Where the Vice-Chair is an Electoral Area Director, the Vice-Chair is entitled to receive the sum of One Hundred Forty Dollars ($140.00) per day for attendance at Conventions and Seminars.
3.4 In the event of the resignation or death of the Chair, the Vice-Chair shall automatically assume the position of Chair and shall immediately be entitled to the remuneration authorized in Section 2.1 of this Bylaw.
3.5 In the event that the Chair becomes incapacitated, the Vice-Chair shall automatically assume the position of Chair after 30 days and shall be entitled to the remuneration outlined in Section 2.1 of this Bylaw until such time as the Chair resumes the responsibilities as the Chair.
4. DIRECTORS
4.1 In addition to the annual remuneration authorized under Clauses 5.1 and 6.1 of this bylaw, Directors are entitled to receive the sum of One Hundred Forty Dollars ($140.00) per day for attending the following:
(a) Public Hearing (not held in conjunction with a regular Board of Directors meeting) (b) Audit Committee (c) Board of Directors Orientation Seminar and/or Strategic Planning Session (d) Invasive Plant Committee (e) Thompson-Nicola Film Commission (f) Emergency Management and Protective Services Committee (g) Drinking Water and Utilities Committee (h) Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee (i) Policy Review Committee (j) Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Implementation Committee (k) Parcel Tax Review Panel (l) Air Quality Stakeholder Committee (Lower Nicola/Merritt area) (m) Fraser Basin Council (n) Yellowhead Highway Association (o) Municipal Finance Authority (p) Municipal Insurance Association of British Columbia (q) Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Annual Conference (r) Budget Meetings (held in the region) (s) Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition (t) Kamloops Airport Authority Society (u) Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process Watershed Water Quality Program (SWWQP) Steering Committee
4.2 Directors are entitled to receive remuneration under the provisions of Clause 4.3 of this bylaw but only when attending those meetings identified in Clause 4.1 (a) to (k).
4.3 Remuneration for time spent in transit shall be paid in accordance with the following schedule:
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Distance Traveled Amount 0 - 29 kilometres $00.00 30 - 59 kilometres 10.00 60 - 89 kilometres 20.00 90 -119 kilometres 30.00 120 -149 kilometres 40.00 150 -179 kilometres 50.00 180 -209 kilometres 60.00 210 -239 kilometres 70.00 240 -269 kilometres 80.00 270 -299 kilometres 90.00 300 -329 kilometres 100.00 330 -359 kilometres 110.00 360 -389 kilometres 120.00 390 -419 kilometres 130.00 420 -449 kilometres 140.00 450 -479 kilometres 150.00 480 -509 kilometres 160.00 510 -539 kilometres 170.00 540 -569 kilometres 180.00 570 plus kilometres 190.00 5. ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTORS 5.1 Each Electoral Area Director shall be paid an annual indemnity based as following:
(a) Electoral Area "A" (Wells Gray Country) $21,573.00 (b) Electoral Area "B" (Thompson Headwaters) $22,973.00 (c) Electoral Area "E" (Bonaparte Plateau) $21,573.00 (d) Electoral Area "l" (Blue Sky Country) $20,733.00 (e) Electoral Area "J" (Copper Desert Country) $19,333.00 (f) Electoral Area "L” $19,613.00 (g) Electoral Area "M" $21,013.00 (h) Electoral Area "N" $20,453.00 (i) Electoral Area "O" (Lower North Thompson) $20,173.00 (j) Electoral Area "P" (Rivers and The Peaks) $19,613.00 5.2 Electoral Area Directors are entitled to receive the sum of One Hundred Forty Dollars ($140.00) per day for attendance at Conventions/Workshops with Board approval.
5.3 An Electoral Area Director who is absent from a regular Board of Directors meeting, Board of Directors Workshop or an Electoral Area Directors Workshop is not entitled to receive remuneration for that meeting and an amount that is equivalent to that which is to be paid to the Alternate Director in accordance with Clause 7.1 of this bylaw shall be deducted from the annual remuneration paid to that Electoral Area Director.
5.4 Electoral Area Directors are entitled to receive the sum of One Hundred Forty Dollars ($140.00) per day for attending Advisory Planning Commission Orientations.
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5.5 In addition to any remuneration and expenses authorized by this bylaw, Electoral Area Directors are also entitled to file expense claims for travel to/from meetings within their respective Electoral Area or meetings directly related to the business of the Electoral Area subject to the following restrictions;
(a) Only for those meetings where distance traveled exceeds 50 kilometers round trip from their primary place of residence, (b) Claims are submitted on a monthly basis; and (c) The maximum annual claim per Electoral Area Director is $1,500.00.
5.6 That Six Thousand, Four Hundred Fifty One Dollars ($6,451.00) of the annual indemnity paid to each Electoral Area Director pursuant to Clause 5.1 above, and all funds paid to Electoral Area Directors pursuant to Clause 5.5 above shall be allocated to the Executive, Legislative & Administration - Electoral Areas only budget.
5.7 That Fourteen Thousand, Eight Hundred Fifty Three Dollars ($14,853.00) of the remuneration paid to the Electoral Area Directors pursuant to Clause 5.1 above is subject to Clause 9.8 of this bylaw.
5.78 Electoral Area Directors are entitled to receive the sum of One Hundred Forty Dollars ($140.00) per day, expenses and remuneration pursuant to Clause 9.4 of this bylaw to attend Union of British Columbia Municipalities seminars, Local Government Leadership Academy seminars and South Interior Local Government Association conventions. 6. MUNICIPAL DIRECTORS 6.1 Each Municipal Director shall be paid an annual indemnity based on the following:
(a) Ashcroft, Village of $13,862.00 (b) Barriere, District of $13,082.00 (c) Cache Creek, Village of $13,342.00 (d) Chase, Village of $12,822.00 (e) Clearwater, District of $14,122.00 (f) Clinton, Village of $14,122.00 (g) Kamloops, City of $12,042.00 (h) Logan Lake, District of $13,082.00 (i) Lytton, Village of $14,902.00 (j) Merritt, City of $13,862.00 (k) Sun Peaks, Mountain Resort Municipality $13,082.00 6.2 A Municipal Director who is absent from a regular Board of Directors meeting, or a Board of Directors Workshop is not entitled to receive remuneration for that meeting and an amount that is equivalent to that which is to be paid to the Alternate Director in accordance with Clause 7.1 of this bylaw shall be deducted from the annual remuneration paid to that Municipal Director.
6.3 That Eight Thousand, Four Hundred Two Dollars ($8,402.00) of the remuneration paid the Municipal Directors pursuant to Clause 6.1 above is subject to Clause 9.8 of this bylaw.
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7. ALTERNATE DIRECTORS
7.1 Alternate Directors, for attending a regular Board of Directors meeting, a Board of Directors Workshop, an Electoral Area Directors Workshop, or a Board of Directors Strategic Planning Session, in the absence of the Director to whom they are appointed as an Alternate, are entitled to receive remuneration based on the following per meeting allowance;
(a) Electoral Area "A" (Wells Gray Country) $240.00 (b) Electoral Area "B" (Thompson Headwaters) $290220.00 (c) Electoral Area "E" (Bonaparte Plateau) $240.00 (d) Electoral Area "I" (Blue Sky Country) $210.00 (e) Electoral Area "J" (Copper Desert Country) $160.00 (f) Electoral Area "L" $170160.00 (g) Electoral Area "M" $220.00 (h) Electoral Area "N" $200.00 (i) Electoral Area "O" (Lower North Thompson) $190.00 U) Electoral Area "P" (Rivers and The Peaks) $170.00 (k) Ashcroft, Village of $210.00 (l) Barriere, District of $180190.00 (m) Cache Creek, Village of $190.00 (n) Chase, Village of $170.00 (o) Clearwater, District of $220.00 (p) Clinton, Village of $220.00 (q) Kamloops, City of $140.00 (r) Logan Lake, District of $180.00 (s) Lytton, Village of $250240.00 (t) Merritt, City of $210200.00 (u) Sun Peaks, Mountain Resort Municipality $180.00
7.2 Alternate Directors are entitled to receive the sum of One Hundred Forty Dollars ($140.00) per day and remuneration for time spent in transit under the provisions of Clause 4.3 of this bylaw when attending a Board of Directors Orientation Seminar.
8. EXPENSES
8.1 Where this bylaw provides for reimbursement of expenses, such reimbursement shall be at the level outlined in Schedule "A" attached hereto and forming part of this bylaw; except however where a meal is included as part of the itinerary of the meeting, seminar or convention and the Director partook of the meal, the Director shall not be permitted to claim for that meal or shall deduct the allowance for the meal taken from the per diem rate if applicable.
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8.2 Reimbursement of Per Diem expenses shall be made only where the claimant is required to stay overnight in order to attend a meeting, workshop, convention, seminar or other function.
8.3 Where reimbursement is made for Per Diem expenses, there shall be no reimbursement of Meal expenses incurred on the same day.
8.4 The Chair, Vice-Chair and Directors are entitled to reimbursement for expenses in relation to attendance at the following meetings:
(a) Board of Directors (b) Public Hearing (except when held in conjunction with a Board of Directors meeting) (c) Board of Directors Workshop (d) Board of Directors Orientation Seminar and/or Strategic Planning Session (e) Board of Directors Inaugural (f) Audit Committee (g) Thompson-Nicola Film Commission (h) Invasive Plant Committee (i) Drinking Water and Utilities Committee (j) Fraser Basin Council (k) Yellowhead Highway Association (l) Municipal Finance Authority (m) Municipal Insurance Association of British Columbia (n) Parcel Tax Review Panel (o) Advisory Planning Commission Orientations (p) Emergency Management and Protective Services Committee (q) Budget Meetings (held in the region) (r) Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee (s) Policy Review Committee (t) Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Implementation Committee (u) Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition (v) Air Quality Stakeholder Committee (Lower Nicola/Merritt area (w) Kamloops Airport Authority Society (x) Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process Watershed Water Quality Program (SWWQP) Steering Committee
8.5 The Vice-Chair and Directors are entitled to reimbursement of expenses in relation to attendance at the annual conference of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
8.6 Electoral Area Directors, including the Chair and Vice-Chair if applicable, are entitled to reimbursement of expenses in relation to attendance at Conventions.
8.7 Electoral Area Directors, including the Chair and Vice-Chair if applicable, are entitled to reimbursement of Advisory Planning Commission Social expenses as outlined on Schedule "A".
8.8 Alternate Directors are entitled to reimbursement of expenses in relation to attendance at a Board of Directors meeting or a Board of Directors Strategic Planning Session in the absence of the Director to whom they are appointed Alternate.
8.9 Alternate Directors are entitled to reimbursement of expenses in relation to attendance at up to three (3) Board of Directors meetings per year in the presence of the Director to whom they are appointed Alternate and for attending a Board of Directors Orientation Seminar.
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8.10 In addition to the reimbursement of expenses authorized by any clause of this bylaw, the Chair and Vice Chair are entitled to reimbursement for expenses as outlined in Schedule "A" of this bylaw for attendance at meetings relative to the discharge of duties as the Chair or Vice Chair.
8.11 In addition to the reimbursement of expenses authorized by any clause of this bylaw, Directors are entitled to reimbursement for expenses for communication purposes, provided that:
(a) Claims with receipts are submitted on a periodic basis; and (b) The maximum annual claim per Electoral Area Director is $1,000.00 and per Member Municipal Director is $500.00.
9. MISCELLANEOUS
9.1 The Board of Directors may authorize, by specific resolution, the payment to the Chair, Vice-Chair or one or more Directors, for attendance at meetings or functions not cited within this bylaw, the payment of one or more of the following:
(a) One Hundred Forty Dollars ($140.00) per day (b) Reimbursement for expenses
9.2 Notwithstanding any clause in this bylaw, the Vice-Chair and Directors shall only be entitled to receive remuneration and reimbursement of expenses for attendance at the following meetings if they have been elected to or appointed to represent the Board of Directors on the specific committee or organization:
(a) Audit Committee (b) Invasive Plant Committee (c) Drinking Water and Utilities Committee (d) Thompson-Nicola Film Commission (e) Fraser Basin Council (f) Yellowhead Highway Association (g) Municipal Finance Authority Meeting (h) Municipal Insurance Association of British Columbia (i) Federation of Canadian Municipalities-Annual Conference (j) Parcel Tax Review Panel (k) Emergency Management and Protective Services Committee (l) Economic Development, Tourism and Regional Parks Committee (m) Policy Review Committee (n) Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Implementation Committee (o) Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition (p) Air Quality Stakeholder Committee (Lower Nicola/Merritt area) (q) Kamloops Airport Authority Society (r) Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process Watershed Water Quality Program (SWWQP) Steering Committee
9.3 Notwithstanding any other clause in this bylaw, a Director or Alternate Director, when attending one or more meetings of the Committees identified in clause 4.1 of this bylaw, or meetings of "Ad-Hoc" Select Committees that have been established by the Board of Directors; said meetings occurring on the same day and being held in the TNRD Civic Building located at 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, shall only be entitled to receive payment of indemnity for attendance at one Committee meeting.
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9.4 Any provision in this bylaw that authorizes payment for remuneration and reimbursement of expenses to a Director for attendance at Conventions/Workshops shall be inclusive of travel time for the Director to attend the said event based on the following parameters:
Air Travel:
(a) Travel time of five (5) hours or more from their primary place of residence to the Convention/Workshop each way $140.00 or
(b) Travel time less than five (5) hours from their primary place of residence to the Convention/Workshop each way $70.00.
Vehicle Travel:
An amount based on kilometers traveled to and from the Convention/Workshop as per clause 4.3 of this bylaw, to a maximum of $140.00 each way.
9.5 One-third of all remuneration paid to the Chair, Vice-Chair, Directors and Alternate Directors shall be paid as an allowance for expenses incidental to the discharge of duties of office.
9.6 Directors and Alternate Directors are not entitled to payment of indemnities for attending Inaugural meetings of the Board of Directors, but are entitled to expenses.
9.7 The Chair, Vice-Chair, Directors and Alternate Directors are not entitled to indemnities for votes obtained by telephone pursuant to the Special Voting Procedure outlined in the current Procedure Bylaw.
9.8 That the remuneration paid to the Chair pursuant to Clause 2.1, the Vice Chair pursuant to Clause 3.1, the Electoral Area Directors pursuant to Clause 5.17, and the Municipal Directors pursuant to Clause 6.13, shall be increased annually by the same percentage as the Consumer Price Index, published by Statistics Canada for the Province of British Columbia, for the twelve month period January to December of the previous year.
9.9 Board of Directors Remuneration Bylaw 231380, 20132 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
READ A FIRST time this 207th day of February, 20143.
READ A SECOND time this 207th day of February, 20143.
READ A THIRD time this 207th day of February, 20143.
ADOPTED this 207th day of February, 20143.
______Corporate Officer Chair
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SCHEDULE”A” TO BYLAW NO. 245613
1. Meals Column #1 Column #2 (a) Breakfast $14.00 $16.00 (b) Lunch $15.00 $22.00 (c) Supper $24.00 $32.00
2. Per Diem $85.00 $100.00
3. Travel The lesser of $0.54 per kilometer or airfare. Actual costs for tolls (Ferry and/or Highway Tolls)
4. Accommodation
(a) Hotel Room Actual cost at government rate (receipt required) (b) Hotel Parking Actual cost (receipt required) (c) Private Accommodation $35.00 per night (no receipt required)
5. Airport Transfers Actual cost (receipt required)
6. Advisory Planning Commission Social $75.00
*The Rates in Column #2 under Sections 1 and 2 above shall apply only when attending meetings, conventions and seminars in locations where the normal cost of meals are substantially higher than that experienced in the Thompson-Nicola region; such locations being but not limited to the Greater Vancouver Regional District, the Capital Regional District (Victoria), the Resort Municipality of Whistler and out-of-province.
Board of Directors Remuneration Bylaw No. 2456, 2014 Report ... Page 82 of 132 Email from Barb Denton to Director Kershaw Request for a letter of support for the North Thompson Communities Foundation grant application.
To: Bill Kershaw
Subject: Grant Application
Date: January 30, 2014
Hello Bill
The Little Fort Rec. Society is filing an application with the North Thompson Communities Foundation for assistance in funding necessary renovations to our upper hall kitchen.
We are asking them for $2500.00 towards the purchase of a small dishwasher (to be used for cups, glasses, cutlery only) and the purchase of roll down doors for the pass through area. We are partnering this with a grant we have already received from Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society that will be used towards the replacing of the old counter tops. We are also putting in funds from our renovations account.
What we are asking of you is that the TNRD Board be aware of our plans and to provide a letter of support for our application. We are not a registered charitable organization so if we are successful, we would need to be able to have the grant paid to the TNRD and in turn be reimbursed for the renovation costs.
If the Board would provide us with a letter of support, we will need to attach it to the application when we send it in at the end of February.
Thank you
Barb Denton.
Email from Barb Denton dated January 30,Board 2014Re: of Directors Grant Agenda Appli... - ACTION Page 83 of 132 February 20, 2014 SKEENA-QUEEN CHARLOTTE REGIONAL DISTRICT 100- 1st Avenue East Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A6 Phone: (250) 624-2002 Fax: (250) 627-8493 Website: www.sgcrd.bc.ca
February 3, 2014
Thompsen-Nicola Regional District 300 - 465 Victoria Street Kamloops, BC V2C 2A9
Dear Councillors/Board:
Re: BC Ferries Service Cuts
On behalf of the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District (SQCRD) Board, I am writing in regards to the BC Ferries service cuts and fare increases, announced by the Province of BC on 1 November 18 h, 2013.
The Board is undivided in its concern over the rising costs and the proposed reduction in ferry services to coastal communities. In many of our communities, affordable ferry service is as necessary as the highway systems to the remainder of B.C. As a vital transportation link throughout the province, BC Ferries has a significant influence on both our local and provincial economies, and is integral to the daily functioning of many of our residents and businesses.
The BC Ferry Coalition, an ad hoc steering committee of allied residents from coastal communities around B.C., has already completed a mass rally in opposition of the cuts and is encouraging B.C.'s coastal residents to write letters to the Premier describing how the proposed service cuts and higher fares will affect their families and communities. For instance, many hotels across the province have already shown concern over the sustainability of their business, as they are seeing an unprecedented amount of booking cancellations brought on by the BC Ferries service cuts.
The coalition is gaining support from an array of coastal residents, as well as local governments, private industry and businesses, chambers of commerce, and other stakeholders. The SQCRD Board strongly supports the BC Ferry Coalition and its continued efforts in opposing the recent BC Ferries service cuts and fare increases.
To date, the SQCRD has been unsuccessful in scheduling a meeting with Premier Christy Clark to further discuss the myriad of problems surrounding this issue. Moving forward, we request that you show your support against the ferry service cuts by:
1. Writing to the Premier
Writing letters to the Premier, requesting that she schedule a joint-meeting with local governments and First Nations to further discuss this issue. Additionally, copy your letters to the SQCRD and the BC Ferry Coalition.
Board of Directors Agenda - INFO BC Ferries Letter from Chair Barry Pages, Skeena-QueenFebruary 20, 2014 Char... Page 84 of 132 2. Supporting the BC Ferry Coalition
Because the BC Ferry Coalition is actively carrying out valuable work toward opposing the service cuts and fare increases, I would request that each Council or Board support the coalition in its endeavours by conveying their support by way of a resolution or letter to the coalition.
If you have any further questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the SQCRD.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Yours truly,
SKEENA-QUEEN CHARLOTTE REGIONAL DISTRICT
Barry Pages Chair
Attachments: 2
Cc: Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District Board BC Ferry Coalition
Board of Directors Agenda - INFO BC Ferries Letter from Chair Barry Pages, Skeena-QueenFebruary 20, 2014 Char... Page 85 of 132 Attachment 1
Resolution from the January 24, 2014 Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District Board Meeting
014-2014 MOVED by Director Ashley, SECONDED by Director Kinney, that the Board support the BC Ferry Coalition.
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 014-2014 made by the Board of the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District on the 24th day of January, 2014. Dated at Prince Rupert, BC this 24th day of January, 2014. Daniel Fish Deputy Corporate Officer
Board of Directors Agenda - INFO BC Ferries Letter from Chair Barry Pages, Skeena-QueenFebruary 20, 2014 Char... Page 86 of 132 SKEENA-QUEEN CHARLOTTE REGIONAL DISTRICT 100 -1st Avenue East Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A6 Phone: (250) 624-2002 Fax: (250) 627-8493 Website: www.sqcrd.bc.ca
Attachment 2
January 31, 2014
Office of the Premier of British Columbia PO Box 9041 STN Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9E1
Attention: Honourable Premier Christy Clark
Dear Premier Clark:
Re: BC Ferries Service Cuts
On behalf of the Board of the Skeen a-Queen Charlotte Regional District (SQCRD), I am writing to request a joint-meeting with you, and other affected communities in the province, to discuss the recent BC Ferries service cuts and the serious and detrimental impacts that they will have in our communities. The Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District Board is categorically opposed to the position that the Province of BC has taken in regard to the BC Ferries service cuts and fare increases. Furthermore, the Board is supportive of the BC Ferry Coalition and its continued efforts to oppose these cuts and fare increases.
I look forward to hearing from you shortly about your availability to schedule this meeting. In the meantime, if you have any questions please feel free to reach me through the contact information provided.
Yours truly,
SKEENA-QUEEN CHARLOTTE REGIONAL DISTRICT
Barry Pages Chair
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MEMBER RELEASE February 7, 2014
TO: Councils and Boards FROM: Union of BC Municipalities RE: Special Committee on BC Ferries
British Columbia local governments have formed a Special Committee to examine the economic significance of BC Ferries cutbacks and fare increases. The Special Committee on BC Ferries held its first meeting earlier today and adopted their Terms of Reference.
"B.C. local governments are saying it is time to take a look at how reductions in service and fare increases will impact B.C. communities”, said UBCM President Rhona Martin. “Ferries play a vital role in the province-wide transportation system that is a key support for the B.C. economy. The Special Committee will be doing some fresh research on this issue, and I am inviting communities to get involved and contribute to the process.”
The Special Committee has been jointly established by the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities and the Union of B.C. Municipalities, along with the Ferry Advisory Committee Chairs and Coastal Regional District Chairs. The Special Committee will oversee the work of a consultant who will conduct an analysis to estimate the economic significance of the proposed BC Ferries service reductions on communities.
The analysis is intended to include economic sectors that are impacted by BC Ferries access. This will include primary and secondary sectors, and will likely focus on tourism, retail and manufacturing. The intent is to focus on jobs and revenues as the key economic measures, with additional commentary on other impacts identified through the research. These other impacts are likely to include the discussion of the economic effects of social changes such as reduced population and restricted access to employment opportunities.
All research and analysis to be conducted in February with a draft report scheduled for late February.
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The members on the Special Committee include: • Mayor Larry Cross, AVICC President • Tony Law, Co-Chair, Ferry Advisory Committee Chairs, Hornby Island Trustee, Islands Trust • Chair Colin Palmer, Coastal Regional District Chairs, Powell River Regional District • Chair Jim Abram, Coastal Regional District Chairs, Strathcona Regional District • Chair Joe Stanhope, Past President AVICC / Coastal Regional District Chairs, Nanaimo Regional District • Chair Sheila Malcolmson, Coastal Regional District Chairs/Islands Trust • Chair Art Kaehn, UBCM Community Economic Development Committee Chair, Regional District Fraser Fort George • Chair Barry Pages, Skeena Queen Charlotte Regional District • Councillor Claire Moglove, AVICC Executive, UBCM Third Vice-President, City of Campbell River • Councillor Barbara Price, Second Vice President AVICC Executive, Town of Comox
Members wishing to share information in support of the Special Committee can contact:
Marie Crawford, Associate Executive Director, UBCM EM: [email protected]
Or
Shelley Webber, Executive Coordinator, AVICC EM: [email protected]
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From the Board Meeting of: JANUARY 27, 2014
1. The Board enjoyed musical student presentations from L’ecole South Sa-Hali. The students were directed by teacher Mme Gauley. Principal/Directrice Patti Holm was also in attendance.
2. The Board enjoyed a presentation from students involved in the Student Voice from South Kamloops Secondary. Vice Principal Sdoutz explained the potential role of Student Voice at the district and school level.
3. The Board received the Class Size and Class Composition Report from Assistant Superintendent deBruijn.
4. The Board approved the recommendations of the School Calendar including a two-week Spring Break starting in the 2014-2015 school year.
5. The Board approved the slate of Board Authority Authorized Courses for the NorKam Trades and Technology Centre. For more information please visit http://tnt.sd73.bc.ca/wordpress/
6. The Board approved an out-of-province field trip request for students from NorKam Secondary to participate in a linguistic and cultural exchange visit to Antoine de Saint-Exupery in Montreal, Quebec, in May 2014.
The next regular public Board Meeting will occur on Monday, February 3, 2014, at the School Board Office, 1383 – 9th Avenue, Kamloops, BC.
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From the Board Meeting of: FEBRUARY 3, 2014
1. The Board enjoyed a presentation from Coordinator Judy Dunn about the Summer Reading Program, “Rec ‘n Reading”.
2. The Board enjoyed a presentation from the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops about “Power Start”, a program that helps bridge the gap between home and school by providing transportation to school in the morning and a nutritious breakfast. Executive Director Traci Anderson and volunteer Darren Crundwell were in attendance.
3. The Board discussed the recommendations contained in the Boundary Review Report provided by Superintendent Sullivan.
4. Superintendent Sullivan provided the Board an update on the recent Social Media issue. Social Media expert Jesse Miller has made several presentations to schools and parents about on-line safety.
5. Superintendent Sullivan acknowledged the Leadership Development candidates that were attending the public meeting.
6. The Board approved support for the Kamloops Thompson Regional Heritage Fair. Kamloops will host the 2014 Provincial Heritage Fair from June 29-July 3, 2014.
The next regular public Board Meeting will occur on Monday, February 17, 2014, at the School Board Office, 1383 – 9th Avenue, Kamloops, BC.
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January 2014
Updates from the SLRD Committee and Board meetings of January, 2014
Director Gimse, Electoral Area C was elected Chair of Woodstove Exchange Program in the SLRD the Electoral Area Directors Committee for 2014. The SLRD continues to support the woodstove exchange Director DeMare, Electoral Area A was elected Vice- program with the Sea to Sky Clean Air Society. The Chair. program is still active in 2014 and there are approximately 50 rebates remaining. More information can be found on Pemberton Valley Utilities & Services (PVUS) the Sea to Sky Clean Air Society website at Committee Meetings http://seatoskyairquality.ca/what-we-do/woodstove- The practice of alternating the Chair of the PVUS exchange/ Committee between the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Electoral Area C Director and the Village of Bridge River Valley Community Association – Pemberton elected representatives at each meeting will Community Tourism Foundations Report be continued for 2014. $3,850 from Area A Select Funds was granted to the Bridge River Valley Community Association on behalf of Director 2014 Pemberton Valley Utilities & Services DeMare to assist in the development of a way-finding Committee Meetings will take place at 2:00 p.m. on the signage program. following Tuesdays: February 11th, March 11th, June 10th, th and September 9 , 2014. Tyax Lodge Rezoning & Official Community Plan
Amendment Application Bylaw No. 1305-2014 and 2014 Howe Sound Community Forum SLRD Zoning Bylaw No. 670, 1999 Amendment Bylaw Director Freitag and Electoral Area D hosted the Howe No. 1306-2014 to provide for additional staff housing were Sound Community Forum, held on January 14, 2014 at introduced and given a first reading. A public meeting will the Britannia Community Centre. be held in the near future, date to be determined.
$5,000 of Area A Select Funds was provided to the Tyaughton Lake Fire - Timber/Slash Piles Remaining Bralorne Community Advisory Committee from the A letter will be written to the Cascade Forest District office Area A Select Funds Bralorne Hall Reserve Fund on behalf of the Ministry of Forests asking them to remove the slash of Director DeMare to hire a qualified professional to piles at the north end and elsewhere on Gun Lake left over undertake a Heritage Structure Report for the Bralorne from the Tyaughton Lake Fire of 2009. Hall. Gold Trails Highway Safety Committee Lillooet Bursary Society - Lillooet Secondary School A letter will be sent to the Insurance Corporation of British Graduate Bursary Columbia asking them to re-establish the Sea to Sky and $10,000 was allocated from Area B Select Funds on Gold Trails Highway Safety Committees. behalf of Director Macri to the Lillooet Secondary School Graduate Bursary to create a bursary of $2,000 per year Community Consultation: Woodfibre LNG Project for five years. A delegation from the Woodfibre LNG Project will be invited to appear as a delegation at an SLRD Board Erickson Road Right of Way meeting. The project is a proposed small-scale liquefied Funds of up to $2,000 were approved from Cost Centre natural gas (LNG) processing and export facility, located #3003 Pemberton & District Parks & Trails to undertake a southwest of downtown Squamish. survey of the Erickson Road Right of Way.
th Squamish-LillooetRegional District Update Regional is published District monthly by- Regionalthe Squamish-Lillooet District Regional Upda... District. The SLRD Board meets on the 4 Monday of eachPage month 92 at of10:30 132 am at 1350 Aster Street, Pemberton, BC. Members of the public are invited to attend. Contact us at (604) 894-6371 to confirm dates and times.
The Board Reports Regional District of Central Okanagan 1450 KLO Rd., Kelowna, BC, V1W 3Z4 Phone: (250) 763-4918 Fax: (250) 763–0606 www.regionaldistrict.com www.facebook.com/regionaldistrict [email protected]
Highlights of the Regular Regional Board Meeting – January 27, 2014
Crime Stoppers Theft of Energy Initiative 2013 Dog Control Service Highlights
The Regional Board has received information and The Regional Board has endorsed a new one year statistics regarding the Dog Control Service activity program with the Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers during 2013. There were 16,908 dogs licensed in the Society for the Fortis BC - Theft of Energy Crime Central Okanagan at the end of 2013, a 24% Prevention Initiative. As a part of the program, increase over 2012. In addition, there were 632 dogs Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers will receive impounded during 2013, down from 685 in 2012 and anonymous tips regarding the theft of electricity and continuing a ten year downward trend. The number natural gas from other Crime Stoppers programs in of dogs euthanized is also decreasing annually: from the Fortis service area, forwarding the information to a high of 306 in 2003 to 52 last year which includes the utility for investigation. Once complete, the result 38 that were initiated by individual dog owners. of the investigation will be forwarded from Central
Okanagan Crime Stoppers to the originating Crime UBC Okanagan Campus Presentation Stoppers program. The Regional Board has received a presentation Land Commission Exclusion Application about the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus. There are more than 8,300 students The Regional Board has deferred a decision on an enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs at application to the Agricultural Land Commission to the facility. Since 2005 the campus has tripled its exclude a property from the Agricultural Land square footage, provides over 1,600 residence beds Reserve. The 12.83-hectare property located on and has an operating budget of $116-million. The Trepanier Road in the Central Okanagan West campus has embarked on a process to create a Electoral Area was impacted by the 2012 Trepanier vision of the future called ‘Aspire’ involving wildfire. As there are differing opinions about the stakeholders and the public. It’s created an online suitability of land for agriculture from various discussion forum (aspire.ok.ubc.ca) and will hold an agencies reviewing the exclusion application, the Open House next month at the Rotary Centre for the Regional Board has deferred the final decision to the Arts to engage the community. Land Commission. Regional Board Meetings Land Reserve Subdivision Application Regional District office – 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna The Regional Board has given conditional support to (Woodhaven Board Room). Residents are welcome a subdivision application within the Agricultural Land to attend. Reserve. The applicant wants Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) approval to subdivide an • Thursday, February 13th – following 8:30 approximately .28-hectare lot from the 3.95-hectare am Governance & Services Committee parcel on Black Road within the Central Okanagan meeting and Grant-in-Aid review East Electoral Area. Board support for the • Monday, February 24th – 7:00 pm application is conditional on the applicant registering • Thursday, February 27th - 8:30 am covenants to restrict future additional residences on Governance & Services Committee the property and to advise future purchasers they Preliminary Budget Review may be impacted by farm practises. As well, the
Board asks that the ALC require appropriate fencing and landscape buffering should it approve the subdivision application.
The Board Report is published monthly after each regular meeting of the Board of the Regional District of Central Okanagan. The Regional Board meets once a month in regular session in the Woodhaven Board Room at the Regional District office, 1450 KLO Road. The public is welcome to attend.
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January 28, 2014
Chair Randy Murray Thompson-Nicola Regional District 300 – 465 Victoria Street Kamloops, BC V2C 2A9 Sent via email: [email protected]
Dear Mr. Murray,
Re: Rural BC Project Support
Thank you for your interest and support of the Rural BC Project (RBCP). We would like to provide a brief update on the Project and its next steps.
Nine letters of support from Regional Districts and Municipalities were received in 2013 and the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) resolution supporting the Project was approved. The UBCM workshop entitled, What Does Rural BC Need to Succeed?, was well attended with over 200 delegates and government elected officials and staff.
The three Beetle Action Coalitions’ Rural BC Project Steering Committee (comprised of Board members of all three Beetle Action Coalitions) met with Premier Clark, Deputy Premier Coleman, Minister Bond, Minister Bennett, Minister Thomson, Minister Oakes and the Provincial Rural Caucus at UBCM.
The Premier’s address to the UBCM delegates responded to one of the five main recommendations of the RBCP.
“…..and you know that if you are from a small community you have many, many champions in Victoria to help you grow your economy. ………But I've also heard from rural leaders this week. And so today I am charging one of the best champions that you have in Victoria, Steve Thomson, my Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, with one more job. That is to make sure that Steve is our minister specifically responsible for rural development within our government… One measure of our success will be to buck the international trend and that is to make sure a few or many years from now we can always say the rural communities in BC, unlike elsewhere in the world, are growing, they are getting younger, they are being sustained, they are getting bigger. That is one of the measures of success we will set for ourselves.”
As a result of meetings between provincial government elected officials and the Rural BC Project Steering Committee, it was agreed to develop a joint BAC/government staff working group, consisting of Coalition staff and representatives from the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism & Skills Training; Ministry of
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The primary purpose of the joint BAC/government staff working group is to encourage collaborative discussions and to develop a set of recommended actions that would further rural development in the province. The joint staff working group will provide additional information to support the on-going dialogue between the provincial government and the Rural BC Project Steering Committee.
As we continue this dialogue with the Province, we are committed to keeping rural stakeholders apprised of the Project’s activities and welcome all feedback and support. Should you wish to contact the Rural BC Project Steering Committee, please email the RBCP Secretariat at [email protected] .
Sincerely,
Grace McGregor, Director, RD Kootenay Boundary and Vice-Chair, SIBAC and RBCP Chair Rhona Martin, Vice Chair, Columbia Shuswap RD and Chair, SIBAC Chief Judy Wilson, Neskonlith Indian Band and Director, SIBAC Mayor Kerry Cook, Williams Lake and Director, CCBAC Mayor Mitch Campsell, 100 Mile House and Director, CCBAC Mayor Stephanie Killam, Mackenzie and Chair, OBAC Mayor Gerry Thiessen, Vanderhoof and Vice Chair, OBAC
Cc: Premier Christy Clark The Honourable Steve Thomson The Honourable Shirley Bond Parliamentary Secretary Donna Barnett
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BRITISH ( OLUMBIA Ref: 101142 DEC 2 4 2013
Mayor Stephanie Killam Chair Omineca Beetle Action Coalition 3333 University Way Prince George, BC V2N 4Z9 Jvi Dear Mayor Stefie Killam: ~ ~ 0 I am responding on behalf of Premier Christy Clark to thank you for your presentation on the Rural BC Project during our September 17, 2013, meeting at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Conference in Vancouver. Premier Clark and I understand the importance of keeping rural BC communities vital and growing, and the contribution that rural BC makes to the province as a whole.
One key recommendation of the Rural BC Project was to have a dedicated voice for rural development either as a rural ministry and/or a minister responsible at the Cabinet table. As Premier Clark has noted at our meeting, we will not be growing government at this time. However, Premier Clark has assigned the Honorable Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO), Minister responsible for rural development. Ms. Donna Barnett, Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development, will continue to support Minister Thomson by listening to rural residents and to bring their concerns and solutions to Victoria.
I agree that it would be beneficial to establish a Rural BC Working Group consisting of government staff from the Ministries ofFLNRO; Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Ministry Responsible for Labour; Community, Sport and Cultural Development; and Social Development and Social Innovation, as well as staff from each of the three Beetle Action Coalitions.
Ministry staff have been asked to ensure that the working group:
• explores existing government programs, and economic development programs or organizations to identify potential application to the Rural BC Project recommendations; and e identifies any potential gaps, and agree on practical solutions to address the Rural BC Project recommendations. . . ./2
Ministry of Jobs, Office of the Minister Mailing Address: Location: Tourism and Skills Training PO Box 9071 Stn Prov Govt Room 137 and Ministu Responsible for Labour Victoria BC V8W 9E2 Parliament Buildings Phone: 250 356-2771 Victoria BC Letter from Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skil... Page 96 of 132 Fax: 250 356-3000 Board of Directors Agenda - INFO February 20, 2014 Mayor Stephanie Killam Page 2
I understand that this will be an extremely focused working group, expected to explore and implement appropriate actions, and wrap up within six months. While this is an ambitious goal, I believe it is achievable and I look forward to hearing about this group's progress as well as the outcomes.
On behalf of Premier Clark, I want to thank you for your work to date on behalf of the communities you represent. I look forward to continuing to work with you and my colleagues, Minister Thomson and Parliamentary Secretary Donna Barnett, to identify additional concrete actions Govermnent can undertake to assist rural communities. pc: Premier Christy Clark
Honourable Steve Thomson
Ms. Donna Barnett
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Board of Directors Agenda - INFO February 20, 2014 Union of BC Municipalities Suite 60 10551 Shellbridge Way Richmond, BC, Canada V6X 2W9
Phone: 604.270.8226 Email: ubcm®ubcm.ca
January 14, 2014
Chair Bill Humphreys Thompson-Nicola Regional District 300-465 Victoria Street Kamloops BC V2C 2A9
Dear Chair Humphreys:
Re: 2013 Resolutions
One or more resolutions sponsored by your Board and submitted for consideration at the 2013 Convention was referred to the UBCM Executive by Convention.
The UBCM Executive met on November 22, 2013 to consider all referred resolutions from 2013.
Please find attached a copy of the referred resolution(s), as well as the Executive's decision on the resolution(s). Where a resolution is referred to a UBCM committee and the committee's decision is not provided, this means that the committee is undertaking further study of the resolution and will make recommendations at a future Executive meeting. Your Board will be notified of the Executive's final decision on the resolution.
Resolutions referred to a working group will be considered as part of their work.
I trust this information will be of assistance to you. Please feel free to contact Reiko Tagami, Information & Resolutions Coordinator with any questions.
Tel: 604 270 8226 ext. 115 Email: [email protected]
Sincerely,
Director Rhona Martin President
Enclosure
Board of Directors Agenda - INFO Letter from Director Rhona Martin, President, UBCMFebruary dated 20, 2014 Jan... ubcm.caPage 98 of 132 2013 B136 ANNUAL STATEMENTS FOR BC Thompson-Nicola RD MEDICAL SERVICES PLAN BENEFICIARIES
WHEREAS beneficiaries' use of the British Columbia Medical Services Plan has a substantial impact on medical resources in the province;
AND WHEREAS the provincial Ministry of Health no longer distributes annual statements of services detailing health care services and associated costs to Medical Services Plan beneficiaries unless specifically requested to do so:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provincial Ministry of Health take immediate steps to provide British Columbia Medical Services Plan beneficiaries with annual statements of medical services, detailing health care services paid on their behalf during the preceding year in order to raise public awareness of the cost and types of medical services charged.
CONVENTION DECISION: NOT CONSIDERED -AUTOMATIC REFERRAL TO EXECUTIVE EXECUTIVE DECISION: NOT ENDORSED
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January 27, 2014 City of Parksville Office of the Mayor
President and Board of Directors Union of BC Municipalities 525 Government Street Victoria, BC V8V OA8
On behalf of the Council of the City of Parksville I am writing to strongly urge you to continue to advocate for the provincial government to update or replace the provincial emergency notification system (PENS).
Two recent earthquakes (October 27, 2012 and January 5, 2013) off the west coast of Haida Gwaii and Vancouver Island were of strong enough intensity to generate warnings to residents about the possibility of a tsunami. The West Coast Alaska Tsunami Warning Centre, now called the National Tsunami Warning Centre, generated warnings that were sent to Emergency Management British Columbia (EMBC) where the provincial emergency notification system was activated. By the time emergency program coordinators and first responders received the provincial emergency system notification, the projected tsunami waves referenced by the warning had already contacted land. If these two events had created large enough waves, evacuations for the life safety of coastal residents would not have been completed in time. Early notification for emergency program coordinators and first responders is paramount for the safety of residents in affected areas.
In 2013 the City of Parksville, through the AVICC and UBCM, brought forward a resolution to update or replace the provincial emergency notification system in order to provide more adequate notification to all coastal communities in the event of a natural disaster. As of this date, EMBC has advised that the province has no plan to implement any changes to the provincial emergency notification system.
This letter is to urge the UBCM and its membership to continue to advocate for the update or replacement of the provincial emergency notification system for the safety of residents living in coastal communities in British Columbia.
Yours truly, ~ CHRIS BURGER Mayor
cc: Honourable Suzanne Anton, Justice and Attorney General AVICC President and Board of Directors UBCM Member Municipalities Emergency Management British Columbia (EMBC)
Letter from ChrisCity Burger, of Parksville Mayor, CityI 100 of Jensen Parksville Avenue dated East Ja... 1 P 0 Box 1390, Parksville, BC V9P 2H3Page 100 of 132 Phone 250 954-4661 (Mayor) I Phone 250 248-6144 (Office) 1 Fax 250 248-6650 1 www.parksville.ca CANADA POST POSTES CANADA 1350 Dalhousie Drive 1350 Ch Dalhousie Kamloops, BC V2C 5PO Kamloops, BC V2C 5PO
February 7, 2014 TRACKING: 4007 6970 4301 2377
Thompson Nicola Regional District 300 - 465 Victoria St. Kam loops, BC V2C 2A9
Re: Potential closure on Saturdays and reductions to weekday business hours at the Quilchena Post Office
To Whom It May Concern:
Having the country's largest retail network is not only important to the communities we serve, but also to Canada Post. It's a competitive advantage that will help us to compete in growing markets such as parcel delivery, fuelled by online shopping.
However, with lettermail volumes declining rapidly we need to make smart choices to maintain local service without becoming a burden on Canadian taxpayers because Canada Post has a mandate to remain financially self-sufficient. Our goal is to serve. the people in your community when they use the post office most. A careful review has determined that we have a very small number of local customers on Saturdays. Canada Post is therefore considering closing your post office on Saturdays. We are also considering revising the post office hours during the week to better reflect customer usage patterns and will bring the Quilchena Post Office hours in line with all other similar sized post offices throughout the TNRD area. We are also proposing to stay open until 5:00p.m. one night of the week for those customers who may have trouble accessing the post office between 9:00a.m. and 1:00 p.m. No Canada Post employees will lose their jobs as a result of these proposed changes.
We will be holding discussions with the local representative of our employees' association, the Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association (CPAA), and will communicate with you once these discussions have occurred.
Rest assured that this potential change will take our customers' and your constituents' postal needs into consideration. We remain committed to providing postal services in urban and rural communities across the country.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at the above address or at 250-374-8521 Ext 2005 or Karen Plessis, Local Area Manager at 250-374-8521- Ext 2001, if you require further information or assistance. Si~- Rob Klarich, Acting Local Area Superintendent On behalf of Local Area Manager, Karen Plessis
CC: Local Area Manager
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THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT
Thompson Headwaters Services Committee
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
MINUTES of a meeting of the THOMPSON HEADWATERS SERVICES COMMITTEE of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District held at Blue River Elementary School, Blue River, BC on Tuesday, January 21st, 2014 commencing at 4:30 PM.
PRESENT: Chair W. Macdonald Director, Electoral Area “B” TNRD K. Bruce Representative, Avola J. McRobert Representative, Avola C. Schenstead Representative, Blue River S. Tobin Representative, Avola
S. Madden Services Coordinator, TNRD J. Vermeer Recording Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Macdonald at 4:30 PM.
2. ADOPTION OF THE JANUARY 21ST, 2014 AGENDA
Moved by C. Schenstead Seconded by S. Tobin That the agenda for the Regular Committee meeting dated January 21st, 2014 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF THE OCTOBER 22ND, 2013 MINUTES Moved by K. Bruce Seconded by C. Schenstead That the minutes of the Thompson Headwaters Services Committee meeting of October 22nd, 2013 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS/GUESTS None.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Avola School House Interior Upgrades • Services Coordinator went to school today to check on progress – photos shown to Committee members.
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• Majority of renovations have been completed, with final touches on cabinetry and plumbing expected to be completed by February 1st. • New tables for building have been purchased, still need to purchase new chairs. • Suggest blackboards be painted black in future as they are damaged. • Rustic feel has been kept in renovations. • Any inquiries about the building should be forwarded to the Service Coordinator. • Extra shelving will not be permitted on the floor. All books need to be put in shelving units along the walls. • Need to look into way to rectify snow falling from roof onto front steps. ACTION • Discussion occurred regarding Director Macdonald hosting an open house when building renovations are complete. • A new Facility Use Permit has been provided by TNRD in DRAFT form. When finalized, this will be used for all rentals of the Avola School House.
b) Blue River/Avola Trails Open House • Written report from L. Budgell regarding the December Trails meeting was provided to Committee members. • C. Schenstead gave verbal report, going over written report provided. • 13-15 people were in attendance at open house. • Maps were provided for attendees to rate trails. • K. Bruce noted that Director Macdonald’s January coffee house was the first chance residents of Avola had to get together to discuss trails, and Director MacDonald has a list of possible trails in Avola. • Biggest concern was for maps and trail markers. • Does not appear to be concerns between users. • Users would like maps to indicate what is Crown land and what is private land. • Discussion occurred regarding caribou closures. Services Coordinator to look into what kind of use caribou closures affect (i.e. motorized vs. hiking) ACTION
6. CORRESPONDENCE None.
7. REPORTS a) Services Coordinator Report • Nothing to report.
b) Director’s Update • Report attached for information. • Discussion occurred regarding current status of the Blue River Airport and potential for establishment of an airport society. Responsibility for the airport may have switched from Ministry of Transportation responsibility to Mike Wiegele Heli-Skiing. • Discussion occurred regarding sign removal program and provincial signage requirements. Director MacDonald is following up with people who attended a recent meeting with Ministry of Transportation representatives and will be delivering top 3 concerns to the Ministry. • Discussion occurred regarding Avola garbage and recycling issues. Services Coordinator to look into this issue. ACTION.
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• Gave cheques out from 2013 recreation budget as follows: o $1,000.00 to Blue River PAC o $700.00 to Blue River Community Association o $300.00 to Success by 6 o $300.00 to Aboriginal Success by 6 o Transit – Valley Connector Service was funded from recreation budget for 2013 as a trial service. The Valley Connector is now an established service, funded through taxation. Moved by J. McRobert Seconded by S. Tobin That the Director’s Report be received for information. CARRIED
c) Members Update i) J. McRobert • Letter received after November meeting from E. Deckert – letter was copied to all Committee members for their information. • Brought in picture of Avola schoolhouse with concern of snow on roof above stairs having potential to fall onto users. ii) C. Schenstead • Blue River Community Hall children’s playroom has been renovated and a number of options for use are being explored. • A Valentine’s Day dance will be held by the community. • The Blue River Community Association Directors have been asked to write a letter to the RCMP Clearwater detachment to ask for an increased presence in Blue River. There have been issues with sledders being difficult in public and driving down public roads on their sleds. iii) S. Tobin • Discussion occurred regarding parks/playground. Will there be community input? Yes. Will there be an open house? Yes. • Intention is to have new playground installed before summer. iv) K. Bruce – Nothing to Report
8. NEW BUSINESS a) THSC 2014 Meeting Schedule • Discussion occurred regarding 2014 meeting schedule. Moved by J. McRobert Seconded by K. Bruce
That the Thompson Headwaters Services Committee 2014 meeting schedule be adopted. CARRIED
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b) North Thompson Valley Brand Positioning and Website Redevelopment Pilot Project Proposal • This initiative is to market the valley as a whole from Sun Peaks to Valemount/Mt. Robson – a corridor project identified by the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, being supported by Destination BC and the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association. • Director Macdonald indicated she was willing to support the initiative by providing $6,000.00 from the North Thompson Economic Development funding.
c) 2013 AB Snow Show Report • Report attached for Committee member information. • Discussion occurred regarding report. Moved by C. Schenstead Seconded by K. Bruce
That the report be received for information. CARRIED
9. NEXT MEETING DATE February 11th, 2014 at 4:30, Thompson Headwaters Services Committee, Regular Meeting, Blue River Elementary School.
10. ADJOURNMENT Moved by S. Tobin That the meeting be adjourned at 6:15.
Certified Correct:
______Chair Services Coordinator
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THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT Wells Gray Country Services Committee Wednesday, January 29, 2014
MINUTES of a meeting of the WELLS GRAY COUNTRY SERVICES COMMITTEE of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, held at the Vavenby Community Hall, Vavenby, BC on Wednesday, January 29th, 2014 commencing at 5:00 PM.
PRESENT: Chair T. Pennell Director, Electoral Area “A” TNRD Vice-Chair C. Tucker T. Norman Blackpool M. Miller Birch Island S. Neufeld Upper Clearwater H. Wadlegger S. Madden Services Coordinator, TNRD J. Vermeer Recording Secretary
DELEGATIONS/GUESTS: Sgt. Kevin Podbisky Clearwater RCMP
1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Pennell at 5:05 PM.
2. ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA • Add 8d) Vavenby Community Hall 2014 Rental Requests. Moved by C. Tucker Seconded by H. Wadlegger That the Wells Gray Country Services Committee approves the agenda for the January 29th, 2014 regular Committee meeting, as amended. CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES Moved by M. Miller Seconded by T. Norman That the minutes of the Wells Gray Country Services Committee meeting dated November 20th, 2013 be approved as circulated. CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS/GUESTS a) Sgt. Kevin Podbisky re: July-December 2013 RCMP Statistics • July 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013 statistics reviewed by Sgt. Podbisky.
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None.
6. CORRESPONDENCE a) For Information i) Anderson Consulting – Survey regarding postal service for Birch Island • M. Miller provided input to survey which the Services Coordinator responded to. Moved by C. Tucker Seconded by M. Miller That the Wells Gray Country Services Committee receive item 6.a.i. for information. CARRIED
7. REPORTS a) Joint Services Advisory Committee i) November 4, 2013 Minutes APPROVED ii) December 9, 2013 Minutes APPROVED iii) January 13, 2014 Minutes DRAFT Moved by C. Tucker Seconded by M. Miller That the November 4th, 2013, December 9th, 2013, and January 13th, 2014 minutes of the Joint Services Committee be received for information. CARRIED
b) Tourism Wells Gray Association i) November 13, 2013 Minutes APPROVED Moved by M. Miller Seconded by H. Wadlegger That the November 13th, 2013 minutes of the Tourism Wells Gray Association be received for information. CARRIED
c) Members Update i) M. Miller • Nothing to report. ii) C. Tucker • January Age Friendly meeting was cancelled. iii) H. Wadlegger • The Wells Gray Outdoors Club Birchleg cross country ski event will be held February 1, 2014. iv) T. Norman • Nothing to report.
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d) Director’s Update • Director Pennell provided a written report. • Director Pennell is participating in the tourism steering committee that is a subset of the Regional Economic Corridor Pilot Project for Barriere to McBride. The group met in Valemount to discuss the Geopark initiative. A decision was made by the attendees to proceed with feasibility study and the group has identified the next steps and scoping study to be completed. Director Pennell has indicated he is willing to go as one of the participants to the Global GeoPark meeting in New Brunswick in September, to present the North Thompson Valley/Wells Gray Park initiative. Moved by C. Tucker Seconded by H. Wadlegger That the Director’s Report be received for information. CARRIED
e) Service Coordinator’s Report • Service Coordinator’s Report provided for information. • Discussion occurred regarding the report.
S. Neufeld joins the meeting at 6:18 PM.
• Transit has now started the Tuesday/Thursday Valley Connector run to Kamloops. Moved by H. Wadlegger Seconded by C. Tucker That the Services Coordinator Report dated January 28th, 2014 regarding TNRD Electoral Area “A” (Wells Gray Country) Services, be received for information. CARRIED
8. NEW BUSINESS a) Tourism Wells Gray Association Appointment • H. Wadlegger will continue to represent the Wells Gray Country Services Committee on the Tourism Wells Gray Association. b) Joint Services Advisory Committee Appointment • C. Tucker will continue to represent the Wells Gray Country Services Committee on the Joint Services Advisory Committee. c) BC Hydro – Community Regreening Program • Discussion occurred regarding the BC Hydro Community Regreening Program specific to the Vavenby Community Hall beautification. Moved by S. Neufeld Seconded by T. Norman That the Wells Gray Country Services Committee requests the Thompson- Nicola Regional District Board of Directors support submission of an application to the Tree Canada program for purchase of trees and shrubs to beautify the Vavenby Community Hall and Park. CARRIED
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d) Vavenby Community Hall 2014 Rental Request • Two verbal requests for hall rental have been received. o Crib and darts 2 nights per week, 3 hours per night running October – April. o Dorothy Schulte requests 1 day per week, Tuesdays, from 10-4 for a craft afternoon. o Both of these requests have been considered and approved previously for free rental of the hall as they are open to all community members to participate and are free or have a nominal fee which results in contributions back to the community. • Discussion occurred regarding providing free rental of hall and coverage of portion of liability premium costs. Moved by C. Tucker Seconded by M. Miller That the Wells Gray Country Service Committee grant Marjorie Taylor "free" rental at the Vavenby Community Hall for 2014 for the Vavenby Crib & Darts evenings, all other aspects of the Vavenby Community Hall rental agreement to be upheld, And that the Wells Gray Country Services Committee pay 50% of the "TNRD User Group Policy" premium as it relates to the "free" rental of the Vavenby Community Hall by Marjorie Taylor, if the renters choose to access the policy, with the renters acknowledging that in the event of a claim, they are responsible for 100% of the deductible as set out in the Policy. CARRIED
Moved by C. Tucker Seconded by M. Miller
That the Wells Gray Country Services Committee grant Dorothy Schulte "free" rental at the Vavenby Community Hall for 2014 for the Needle Craft drop in group, all other aspects of the Vavenby Community Hall rental agreement to be upheld,
And that the Wells Gray Country Services Committee pay 50% of the "TNRD User Group Policy" premium as it relates to the "free" rental of the Vavenby Community Hall by Dorothy Schulte, if the renter chooses to access the policy, with the renter acknowledging that in the event of a claim, they are responsible for 100% of the deductible as set out in the Policy. CARRIED
9. NEXT MEETING DATE Regular Wells Gray Community Services Committee meeting to be held February 19th, 2014 at 7:00pm, Community Resource Centre, 224 Candle Creek Road, Clearwater, BC.
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10. ADJOURNMENT Moved by M. Miller That the meeting be adjourned at 6:30 pm.
Certified Correct:
______Chair Services Coordinator
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JOINT SERVICES COMMITTEE Monday, February 3rd, 2014
MINUTES of a meeting of the JOINT SERVICES COMMITTEE held February 3rd, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., Council Chamber 132 Station Road, Clearwater, B.C.
PRESENT: Chair, Mayor, John Harwood TNRD Director, Area A, Tim Pennell DOC Councillor, Gord Heisterman WGCSC Member, Cathy Tucker CAO for the DOC, Leslie Groulx TNRD Services Coordinator, Sherri Madden Minute Taker, Lynne Frizzle
GUESTS: None
1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harwood at 10:00 a.m.
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by G. Heisterman Seconded by T. Pennell That the Joint Services Committee approves the Agenda for the February 3rd, 2014 Joint Services Committee meeting. CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES Moved by T. Pennell Seconded by G. Heisterman That the minutes of the Joint Services Committee meeting held on January 13, 2014 be adopted. CARRIED
4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES a) Kinder Morgan Project, area accommodations planning Ms. Groulx noted that due to time constraints she and Ms. Madden have not met to discuss an area accommodation plan to present to Kinder Morgan.
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5. DELEGATION/PRESENTATION None
6. CORRESPONDENCE None
7. REPORTS a) Mayor’s Report That he and Ms. Groulx met with Steve Planeta, Canfor Plant Manager to discuss: o New system installed to alleviate propane costs at the Planer. o Fire Chief’s from Vavenby and Clearwater will be doing a tour of Canfor to get a good understanding of the facility layout. o Road access to Clearwater Septic Facility o McCorvie Road in Vavenby . Director Pennell enquired as to responsibility of the road from the railway tracks to the Canfor offices as he noted that the road needs maintenance. . Ms. Groulx informed the committee that it has come to the District’s attention that this section of road is the responsibility of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure responsibility, though in the past a Letter of Understanding had been in place between the District and Canfor to haul 100% load capacity if Canfor maintained it. . The District staff will look into a discussion between Canfor and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. A committee has been set up to discuss funding opportunities under the Healthy Living Grant through Interior Health. Several suggestions have been made and Ms. Groulx has requested that the Community Recreation Healthy Living Coordinator review the viability of the suggestions and report back. o Mayor Harwood noted that he would like to see programs directed at the male population in general and more specifically to retired men, suggesting ability to learn how to operate the GNC Plasma Cutter as one option.
Council has had their Strategic Planning session noting that there are challenges that have to be considered. Doctor recruitment is going well. Mayor Harwood will be meeting with a Doctor and her husband this week. He noted that another couple is also making enquiries about coming to the community. He noted that an Assisted Living program is not viable without a full contingent of doctors and the necessary medical services. The Community to Community Forum was held on January 31st, 2014. Several topics were discussed including:
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o Remote Access Archaeological Data (RAAD) Mapping – The District as well as developers will need to be more cognizant of areas that may have First Nation artifacts. o There was open discussion with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. o BC Hydro reported on the work they have done up the valley to secure power.
b) Director’s Report A public meeting was held in Vavenby to discuss community tax revenue from the Vavenby industrial site. Several ideas came forward from the public and have been forwarded to staff of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District to verify which of the suggestions are viable. With the passing of Fire Chief Garry Ruston, the Blackpool Fire Department now has the following command positions in place: Fire Chief Scott Thomas, Deputy Fire Chief Dietrich Rempel and Captain (Admin Officer) Mike Savage. Attended the Tourism Steering Committee meeting in Valemount, hosted by the Ministry of Job, Tourism and Skills Development, to discuss a scoping study for the benefits of Geo Park status. Director Pennell anticipates having a solid package to take to the Global Geo Park meeting in New Brunswick in September, 2014. MP Cathy McLeod will be attending ribbon cutting ceremonies at the Blackpool, Upper Clearwater and Vavenby Halls in March. Director Pennell will send out official invitations when all details have been finalized.
c) North Thompson Sportsplex, L. Groulx (DOC – CAO/EDO) Ms. Groulx reported that: Council has given staff direction to work on cutbacks and changes to reflect budget reductions. Sportsplex Capital budget will remain at $135,000 however other alternatives need to be found to pay for expenditures. Ms. Groulx will be meeting with the Curling Club to discuss options on working together to find a solution to budget shortfalls on the curling side.
d) Transit; S. Thiessen (DOC – Dir of Fin) A report on the Valley Connector ridership was presented to the Committee. It was noted that the ridership is up from 119 in January of last year to 184 in January this year.
e) TV Rebroadcasting; S. Madden (TNRD – SC) The Committee discussed: Cost of TV Rebroadcasting to the District It is an underutilized system that costs the taxpayers money. Should it be put out to the community to ascertain the need of the system?
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The Thompson Nicola Regional District has said they would be completing a service review in the future.
Moved by T. Pennell Seconded by G. Heisterman That the Joint Services Committee recommends to the District of Clearwater Council that a letter be sent to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District requesting that a Service Review of the shared TV Rebroadcasting service for District of Clearwater and Electoral Area “A” be completed within 2014. CARRIED f) Economic Development, L. Groulx (DOC – CAO/EDO & S. Madden TNRD - SC) Ms. Groulx reported that Buy Low Food project manager, Tom Munroe, will be presenting to the Economic Development Committee of the Whole on Tuesday February 4th, 2014 at 5:00pm. Has had discussions with three potential investment opportunities. Continuing with the “Business Walk” interviews. February 5th, there is a meeting between Council and Yellowhead Mines representatives for an update on YMI’s progress, to be followed by a meeting with Steve Planeta, Canfor Plant Manager. Rogers Telecommunication is moving ahead with their requirements to complete public consultations process prior to installation of a cell tower. Telus has upgraded their service in the valley.
8. NEW BUSINESS Councillor Heisterman has had discussions with the Food Bank regarding the difficulty of getting supplies from Kamloops. He requested clarification on what can be carried on the transit bus. Ms. Groulx will investigate what can be carried on a bus and how it must be stored.
9. ADJOURNMENT Moved by G. Heisterman Seconded by C. Tucker That the meeting be adjourned at 11:25 a.m.
10. NEXT MEETING DATE Regular Joint Services Committee meeting to be held March 3rd, 2014, District of Clearwater Council Chambers. Certified Correct:
______Chair Staff
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Minutes of the meeting of the Blackpool Fire Protection Committee, held at the Blackpool Fire Hall, 1588 W. Old N. Thompson Hwy, Clearwater, BC, on November 28th, 2013
PRESENT: Dave Poole, Chair Dave Cooper Ed Mackenzie Thomas Norman Sharon Ruston Garry Ruston, Fire Chief Tim Pennell, Electoral Area "A" Director Sherri Madden, Services Coordinator- Recording Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Chair Poole
2. ADDITIONS/CHANGES TO THE AGENDA • Addition of TNRD Facility Use Permit as item 8c. Moved by D. Cooper Seconded by E. Mackenzie That the agenda for the November 28th, 2013, meeting of the Blackpool Fire Protection Committee be approved as presented. CARRIED
3. MINUTES Moved by T. Norman Seconded by D. Cooper That the minutes of the Blackpool Fire Protection Committee meeting dated October 24th, 2013, be approved as circulated. CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS/GUESTS
NONE
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Phone/Cable/Internet packaging options • S. Madden to sort out TELUS quote and what is actually being paid by the Blackpool Fire Dept for their upgraded phone and internet service. Report back when completed
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b. Capital Improvements- Locker/Maintenance Room • Septic tank was located off of back right hand side of Fire Hall. Tank has been pumped and will be seeped within the next month to determine actual location of drain field. TNRD Staff will have the septic system mapped for future information. • Location of flood marker on adjacent property has allowed surveying to determine that there is 8" above floodplain where the proposed addition is planned. • Recommendation to pump out septic system every 5 years to ensure it continues to function correctly.
c. Overhead furnace replacement • $10,000 Federal Gas Tax funding has been allocated for replacement of the overhead heaters at the Fire Hall. • G. Ruston to coordinate with Jerry from Westhighland for installation. Purchase Order has been issued.
d. Volunteer t-shirts • The t-shirts will be completed by December 14th. Mr. Greffard is still designing the logo.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
None.
7. REPORTS a. Fire Chief • Averaging 10-12 volunteers/practice. • Practices have moved inside to video training and equipment training for the winter months. • One new individual has attended a few practices and is interested in becoming a member of the Fire Dept.
b. Financials
Moved by D. Cooper Seconded by E. Mackenzie That the Blackpool Fire Department financial statements to November 25th, 2013, be received for information. CARRIED
c. Invoices received and paid • 309 Krista Thomas, $200, Nov 6th
Moved by T. Norman Seconded by E. Mackenzie That the invoices paid from October 24th- November 22"d, 2013, be received for information. CARRIED
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d. Director's Report • Director has some discretionary funding still available for 2013. If anyone is aware of service groups or organizations which may require funding, please have them contact Director Pennell. • A resident of East Blackpool has contacted Director Pennell with questions regarding establishment of a fire protection area in East Blackpool.
8. NEW BUSINESS a. Janitorial Contract • Discussion occurred around renewal of janitorial contract and requirement to utilize the new TNRD Service Agreement for this work. Moved by D. Cooper Seconded by S. Ruston That the Blackpool Fire Protection Committee requests the Services Coordinator contact the existing janitor for the Blackpool Fire Hall, Krista Thomas, and ask if she wishes to renew the existing Janitorial Agreement for another three years, with the same rates as in the existing agreement; And that if Ms. Thomas does wish to enter into a new three year agreement, the Services Coordinator draft the document for signature by the appropriate parties. CARRIED
b. DRAFT 2014 Blackpool Fire Protection Committee Meeting Schedule • Discussion occurred around scheduling of August meeting, as typically an August meeting has not been held. This is to allow time for budget preparation and submission to meet TNRD guidelines. Moved by T. Norman Seconded by D. Cooper That the 2014 Blackpool Fire Protection Committee meeting schedule be adopted as presented. CARRIED
c. TNRD Facilities Use Permit • R. Storie, Manager of Community Services, has requested the use of the newly drafted TNRD Facility Use Permit for rentals at the Fire Departments. This form has been developed to standardize rental forms and to reduce potential liability to the TNRD thru a requirement for Commercial General Liability insurance coverage. • The TN RD is able to provide renters, who do not have existing coverage, access to a Commercial General Liability policy through SBC Insurance, and this is available by contacting the TNRD Services Coordinator. • The Vavenby Fire Hall utilized the form for a recent rental and the renter was made aware of the SBC coverage availability. e The Services Coordinator has requested the TNRD Legislative Services Department make the form available as a pdf or hard copy document for ease of use, and will provide this to the Fire Chief when available.
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9. QUESTION PERIOD
None
10. NEXT MEETING DATE
Thursday, January 30th, 2014, at 7:00p.m., Blackpool Fire Hall, 1588 W. Old NT Hwy.
11. ADJOURNMENT Moved by D. Cooper Seconded by E. Mackenzie
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:33 pm.
Certified Correc
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REGULAR MEETING Blackpool Fire Protection Committee January 30th, 2014 Minutes of the meeting of the Blackpool Fire Protection Committee, held at the Blackpool Fire Hall, 1588 W. Old N. Thompson Hwy, Clearwater, BC, on January 30th, 2014
PRESENT: Dave Poole, Chair Dave Cooper Ed Mackenzie Thomas Norman Scott Thomas, Fire Chief Dietrich Rempel, Deputy Fire Chief Mike Savage, Captain Tim Pennell, Electoral Area “A” Director Sherri Madden, Services Coordinator – Recording Secretary/Treasurer
1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm. A moment of silence was recognized for Fire Chief Garry Ruston who passed suddenly on January 11th.
2. ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON & VICE-CHAIRPERSON FOR 2014 • D. Poole was acclaimed Chairperson • T. Norman was acclaimed Vice-Chairperson.
3. ADDITIONS/CHANGES TO THE AGENDA • Addition of 9d. Review of Quotes Received for Fire Department Equipment Moved by T. Norman Seconded by E. Mackenzie That the agenda for the January 30th, 2014, meeting of the Blackpool Fire Protection Committee be approved as amended. CARRIED 4. MINUTES Moved by T. Norman Seconded by D. Cooper That the minutes of the Blackpool Fire Protection Committee meeting dated the November 28th, 2013, be approved as circulated. CARRIED
5. DELEGATIONS/GUESTS NONE
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6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Phone/Cable/Internet packaging options • S. Madden to sort out TELUS quote and what is actually being paid by the Blackpool Fire Dept for their upgraded phone and internet service. Report back when completed.
b. Capital Improvements – Locker/Maintenance Room • Jason Tomlin, TNRD Emergency Services Coordinator, provided a written update on the progress to date. • The next step is to locate the septic tank outlet which will occur by careful excavation of the line the foundation will follow. J. Tomlin will organize and supervise this work. • The Committee reviewed the proposed drawings provided by Captain Savage, with the following comments: o The addition will be 30 x 16’. o No requirement for generator to be accommodated inside addition. o A cascade system will need to be fit into addition. o One turn out gear dryer rack will be purchased and donated to the Fire Dept by Clearwater & District Highway Rescue. o 240 service will be required for the dryer rack. • J. Tomlin to coordinate with Chief Thomas and Captain Savage as the work progresses.
c. Overhead furnace replacement & replacement of fluorescent lighting • The installation of the new overhead furnaces has been completed. • The Federal Gas Tax agreement will be amended to allow for installation of new T-8 lights on the main floor to replace the outdated T-12’s.
Moved by D. Cooper Seconded by E. Mackenzie
The Blackpool Fire Protection Committee requests that the Thompson-Nicola Regional District amend the current Federal Gas Tax agreement for the replacement of the overhead furnaces, to include the installation of T-8 fluorescent lighting on the main floor of the Blackpool Fire Hall;
And that the Committee recommends installation of the lights be awarded to V.P. Electric, based on the quote for $1430.26. CARRIED
d. Janitorial Contract • The 3 year contract has been awarded to Krista Thomas, as motioned at the November Committee meeting.
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7. CORRESPONDENCE
a. TNRD – Carbon Emissions Reporting for 2013. Moved by E. Mackenzie Seconded by T. Norman That the correspondence be received for information. CARRIED
8. REPORTS a. Fire Chief • On-line training is available for $90/member which will bring an individual up to basic fire fighter status. • The Chief and Captain are working on developing a training tracking system for each member. • The fire fighter accountability system will be updated to integrate with the Clearwater Fire Department system, as they work on mutual aid events. A few members of the Blackpool Department have already been trained in the accountability system tracking at a course in 100 Mile House. • 19 members attend regularly but there are a few who attend incidents only because of their schedules. This needs to be reviewed. • 15 members are required to have a practice run smoothly and efficiently. • Chief Thomas attended a multi-agency meeting on January 29th where the resources available to each agency were reviewed, as well as the responsibilities of each agency. Communication between agencies was reviewed. • Security of the Fire Hall is being reviewed as there have been a few thefts of fuel from the facility. Locks will be replaced, new keys will be issued and new alarm codes will be issued. • Question on whether the mutual aid agreement with the Little Fort Volunteer Fire Department has been signed? S. Madden will follow up with R. Storie at TNRD.
b. Financials Moved by E. Mackenzie Seconded by D. Cooper That the Blackpool Fire Department financial statements for the 2013 year end, as well as the financial statements to January 24th, 2014, be received for information. CARRIED c. Invoices received and paid Moved by D. Cooper Seconded by E. Mackenzie That the invoices paid from November 22nd to January 24th, 2014, be received for information. CARRIED
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d. Director’s Report • Director Pennell will be having discussions with Sr. Staff at the TNRD about the potential for bringing the co-terminus agreement back as a referendum item, perhaps with a modified area. • The members of the Committee who had expiring appointments were reappointed for 2014 and 2015.
9. NEW BUSINESS a. Fire Chief • With the passing of Chief Garry Ruston, the following changes have occurred in the command structure of the Blackpool Fire Department: i. Scott Thomas is the Acting Fire Chief ii. Dietrich Rempel continues as Deputy Fire Chief iii. There is a vacant Deputy Fire Chief position. iv. Mike Savage continues as Captain and takes on the administrative duties. • T. Norman thanks the men for stepping forward to take on the roles left vacant with Chief Ruston’s passing. b. RBC Visa – Cardholder and Account Inquiry Designation Moved by E. Mackenzie Seconded by D. Cooper That the 2014 Blackpool Fire Protection Committee requests S. Madden contact RBC Visa and notify them that Chief Scott Thomas is to be issued a VISA in the name of the Blackpool Fire Department with the same account limits as held by the previous Chief;
And that Sherri Madden be named to the Visa for account inquiry purposes only. CARRIED c. 2014 Budget Amendments • All surplus carry forward amounts from 2013 have been allocated to Capital Expenses. The surplus amount are greater than originally forecast because the locker room/maintenance room expansion did not occur in 2013 as planned, and approximately $17,000 was left over from operational expenses. Moved by T. Norman Seconded by D. Cooper That the 2014 Budget Amendments be received for information. CARRIED
d. Review of Quotes Received for Fire Department Equipment • Chief Thomas and Captain Savage reviewed equipment requirements that they have identified from previous discussions with Chief Ruston and a current inventory of equipment on hand. • Various quotes have been obtained for the equipment purchases and these were presented to the Committee for their consideration, along with an explanation of the purpose of the equipment and the timing of the planned purchases.
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i. 6 – MSA SCBA Aluminum tanks @ $630.33/tank (2014) ii. 2 – Akron turbojet nozzles @ $1012.18/nozzle (2014) iii. 1 – set of ladder hooks @ $89.30(2014) iv. 1 – replacement rope for 24’ extension ladder @ $0.52/ft.(2014) v. 2 – gated Y’s @ $449.06/Y(2014) vi. 1 – hose tester for pressure testing hose – FH3 recommended for purchase @ 3682.00 (2014) vii. Replacement of hose as required after pressure testing (2014/2015) viii. 2 – full MSA SCBA packs @$5500.00/set (2015) ix. 2 – MSA SCBA Aluminum tanks @ $630.33/tank (2015) x. 3 – complete sets of turnout gear (2015) • Discussion occurred around the cost of the hose tester and it was suggested that Chief Thomas approach Chief Dawson of the Vavenby Volunteer Fire Department to cost share this item. Moved by T. Norman Seconded by E. Mackenzie That the Blackpool Fire Protection Committee reallocate $11,000.00 from the 2014 capital expenses account to the equipment account. CARRIED
10. NEXT MEETING DATE Thursday, February 27th, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., Blackpool Fire Hall, 1588 W. Old North Thompson Hwy.
11. ADJOURNMENT Moved by E. Mackenzie Seconded by D. Cooper That the meeting be adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Certified Correct: ______Minutes Reviewed by: ______
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Comparison: 2014 vs. 2013
January 2014 Year To Date
2014 2013 ~ ~ % 2014 2013 ~ ~ % Total Permits Issued 11 11 - 0 11 11 - 0 Residential Units Created 5 2 ~ 150 5 2 1- 150
Construction Value (millions) 1.96 1.11 ~ 75.87 1.96 1.11 1- 75.87
January 2014 January 2013 YTD 2014 YTD 2013 # Value of # Value of # Value of # Value of Permits Construction Permits Construction Permits Construction Permits Construction Residential 6 1,892,430 3 830,000 6 1,892,430 3 830,000
Commercial 1 30,000 1 87,000 1 30,000 1 87,000
Institutional 0 0 1 100,000 0 0 1 100,000
Industrial 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other 4 42,000 6 100,000 4 42,000 6 100,000
Total 11 1,964,430 11 1,117,000 11 1,964,430 11 1,117,000
Residential Units Created
January 2014 January 2013 YTD 2014 YTD 2013
Single Family Dwelling 5 2 5 2
Manufactured Home 0 0 0 0
Multi Family Dwelling 0 0 0 0
Total 5 2 5 2
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THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES Jan-14
- PERMIT VALUE
LOCATIONS 2014-January 2013-January 2014 YTD 2013 YTD "'oCHANGEYTD # $Value # $Value # $Value # $Value # $Value Ashcroft 0 0 1 87,000 0 0 1 87,000 -100.0 -100.00
Cache Creek 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.00
Clinton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.00
Lytton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.00
E - Bonaparte Plateau 0 0 4 700,000 0 0 4 700,000 -100.0 -100.00
I - Blue Sky Country 1 42,000 0 0 1 42,000 0 0 0.0 0.00 Chase 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.00 Logan Lake 1 205,000 0 0 1 205,000 0 0 0.0 0.00 J - Copper Desert Country 2 312,430 3 100,000 2 312,430 3 100,000 -33.3 212.43 L - Grasslands 3 450,000 0 0 3 450,000 0 0 0.0 0.00 P - Rivers and the Peaks 1 420,000 0 0 1 420,000 0 0 0.0 0.00
M - Beautiful Nicola Valley - North 1 500,000 1 0 1 500,000 1 0 0.0 0.00 N - Beautiful Nicola Valley - South 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.00 Clearwater 2 35 ,000 0 0 2 35,000 0 0 0.0 0.00
A- Wells Gray Country 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.00
B - Thompson Headwaters 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.00
0 - Lower North thompson 0 0 2 230,000 0 0 2 230,000 -100.0 -100.00
TOTAL 11 1,964,430 11 1'117,000 11 1,964,430 11 1'117,000 0.0 75.87 Page 125 of 132 Community Services BOARD REPORT
TO: Chair and Board of Directors DATE: February 04, 2014
FROM: Emergency Services Supervisor
SUBJECT: Community Wildfire Protection Funding (CWPP)
RECOMMENDATION(S):
That an application to the Union of BC Municipalities for grants applicable to Prescription Development and Operational works be approved for the following areas: a. Machete Lake b. Brennan Creek c. Johnson Lake d. Blue River (Operational works only prescription completed 2013)
Jason Tomlin Approved for Emergency Services Supervisor Board Consideration CAO
SUMMARY:
The projects proposed are consistent with the objectives of the TNRD CWPP. Approval of the recommendations will benefit these communities by obtaining and implementing fuel management prescriptions and operations while allowing the Wildfire Management Branch (WMB) to assist in implementation. This will reduce the wildfire risk surrounding these communities.
No costs are to be borne by the TNRD.
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BACKGROUND:
At the March 26, 2009 Regular Meeting, the Board of Directors adopted the TNRD CWPP in principle, with operational components of the plan to be implemented by third parties. TNRD support is limited to an oversight role as well as a conduit for provincial funding.
DISCUSSION:
The 2014 guidelines state that, the Community Wildfire Program will provide 75% of the costs on eligible fuel management prescription activities and 90% of the costs on eligible operational activities. The remainder is required to be funded through in-kind costs. This is covered by community contributions and staff time.
Typical staff in-kind costs consist of contract supervision, carrying costs, on site review, office time and meeting with the community group. Typical community in-kind costs consist of but not limited to; hand piling, burning of piles, supervision of burning and equipment standby.
It should be noted that the WMB may partner with the TNRD to complete all or a portion of an area. In any case there are no costs to be borne by the TNRD.
Communication to Public
The decision of the Board of Directors regarding this item will be communicated to the public:
In the minutes of the meeting at which this item will be considered by the Board of Directors; said minutes to be included in the next regular Board of Directors’ meeting agenda on the TNRD’s website; and
Notification in The Current newsletter following the regular Board of Directors’ meeting.
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TO: Chair and Board of Directors DATE: February 5, 2014
FROM: Director of Finance
SUBJECT: Federal Gas Tax Funding – Electoral Areas “E” (Bonaparte Plateau), “I” (Blue Sky Country, “J” (Copper Desert Country), “L”, “M”, “N”, “O” (Lower North Thompson and “P” (Rivers and the Peaks) North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association – Agriplex Funding
RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. That the expenditure of $8000.00 from Federal Gas Tax Revenues - Community Works Fund component be approved for the boiler upgrade at the Agriplex located at 4856 Dunn Lake Road, Barriere – Lot A, Plan KAP29896, District Lot 1482, Kamloops Division Yale District.
2. That the Federal Gas Tax contribution be allocated as follows: $2500.00 from Electoral Area “O” (Lower North Thompson); $2500.00 from Electoral Area “P” (Rivers and the Peaks); and $500.00 each from Electoral Areas “E” (Bonaparte Plateau), “I” (Blue Sky Country) Electoral Area “J” (Copper Desert Country), Electoral Area “L”, Electoral Area “M” and Electoral Area “N”.
3. That staff be authorized to execute an agreement with North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association (Association), which will require Association to fulfill the requirements of the Federal Gas Tax Fund agreement.
DOUGLAS RAE Approved for Director of Finance Board Consideration CAO
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SUMMARY:
The North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association (Association) have upgraded the boiler at the Agriplex. This improvement qualifies as an eligible project under Federal Gas Tax. Required is approval to enter into a funding agreement with the Association.
BACKGROUND:
The Association is the owner and operator of the Agriplex located 4856 Dunn Lake Road, Barriere. At the April 18, 2013 Regular Meeting the Board of Directors approved the expenditure of $2500.00 of NTEDS funds allocated to Electoral Area “A” (Wells Gray Country) towards the Agriplex construction project.
In addition an additional $8000.00 in Federal Gas Tax funding was also approved, provided an eligible project could be identified. The Federal Gas Tax allocation was approved as follows: $2500.00 from Electoral Area “O” (Lower North Thompson); $2500.00 from Electoral Area “P” (Rivers and the Peaks); and $500.00 each form Electoral Areas “E” (Bonaparte Plateau), “I” (Blue Sky Country), Electoral Area “J” (Copper Desert Country), Electoral Area “L”, Electoral Area “M” and Electoral Area “N”.
DISCUSSION:
Identified as an eligible Federal Gas Tax project is a boiler upgrade.
This project would fall under the Community Energy Systems category which lists the following as an eligible project: “Retrofit local government buildings and infrastructure (e.g. water pumps, street lights, etc.)”
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An amendment to the Federal Gas Tax Agreement, signed on January 25, 2007, allows for the funds to be applied to buildings and infrastructure owned by non-government organizations (NGO). The TNRD is required to enter into a contract with the NGO that obligates the NGO to abide by all of the terms and conditions of the Federal Gas Tax Agreement.
Required will be a contribution agreement between the Association and the TNRD.
DR/als
Attachment(s) None
Communication to Public
The decision of the Board of Directors regarding this item will be communicated to the public:
in the minutes of the meeting at which this item will be considered by the Board of Directors; said minutes to be included in the next regular Board of Directors’ meeting agenda on the TNRD’s website.
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TO: Chair and Board of Directors DATE: February 13, 2014
FROM: Director of Finance
SUBJECT: Federal Gas Tax Funding – Electoral Area “A” (Wells Gray Country) Blackpool Firehall Overhead Heater Project Scope Change
RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. That a scope change to the November 21, 2013 resolution to fund the overhead heater replacement at the Blackpool Firehall be approved to also include lighting upgrades; and
2. That the expenditure of an additional $2000.00 for a project total maximum of $12,000.00 from Federal Gas Tax Revenues, Community Works Fund component, allocated to Electoral Area “A” (Wells Gray Country) be approved to upgrade the overhead heaters and lighting fixtures at the Blackpool Firehall.
DOUGLAS RAE Approved for Director of Finance Board Consideration CAO
SUMMARY:
Director Pennell would like to amend the resolution adopted on November 21, 2013 to provide additional Federal Gas Tax funding to upgrade the lighting fixtures at the Blackpool Firehall.
BACKGROUND:
On November 21, 2013 the Board of Directors adopted the following recommendation:
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That the Board of Directors approves the expenditure to a maximum of $10,000.00 from the Federal Gas Tax Revenues, Community Works Fund component, allocated to Electoral Area “A” (Wells Gray Country) to upgrade the overhead heaters at the Blackpool Firehall, with energy efficient units.
Recently identified is that further efficiencies can be achieved by upgrading the lighting fixtures. By amending the above noted resolution, as opposed to creating a new Federal Gas Tax project, considerable staff time can be saved on required reporting.
DISCUSSION:
Director Pennell would like to allocate an additional $2000.00 of the Gas Tax funding allocated to Electoral Area “A” (Wells Gray Country) to upgrade the lighting in the Blackpool Firehall.
This project would fall under the Community Energy Systems category which lists the following as an eligible project: “Retrofit local government buildings and infrastructure (e.g. water pumps, street lights,, etc.)”
DR/als
Attachment(s) None
Communication to Public
The decision of the Board of Directors regarding this item will be communicated to the public: in the minutes of the meeting at which this item will be considered by the Board of Directors; said minutes to be included in the next regular Board of Directors’ meeting agenda on the TNRD’s website; and by notification in The Current newsletter following the regular Board of Directors’ meeting.
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