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Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Council of the District of Sicamous held at the Seniors Activity Centre, December 13th, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.

PRESENT: Chairman, Her Worship Mayor L. March Councillor R. Chmilar Councillor C. Grant Councillor M. MacLeod Councillor L. Miller Councillor D. Stooshnov Councillor K. Thomson

STAFF: Acting Administrator R. Walper Community Development Technician M. Marrs Manager of Development Services C. Nash Deputy Clerk M. Geall, Recording Secretary

GALLERY: 15 people plus 1 member of the media

Call to Order: Mayor March called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Delegations and Petitions:

MAYOR SUE Mayor March introduced Mayor Phillips of the City of Enderby. Mayor PHILIPS, CITY OF Phillips referenced the ICBC Zero Crash Month Challenge and noted ENDERBY that in 2005, the City of Enderby lost the challenge and flew the District of Sicamous’ flag for one month. Mayor Phillips reported that the District of Sicamous lost the Zero Crash Month Challenge this year and presented the City of Enderby’s flag to Mayor March.

Mayor March reported that the District of Sicamous also challenged the District of and will fly Peachland’s flag as well.

CHARMAINE Ms. Edwards, representing BC Hydro, cancelled her presentation due to EDWARDS, BC illness. Mayor March advised that the BC Hydro presentation will be re- HYDRO scheduled in the new year. PRESENTATION

INTRODUCTION OF Mayor March introduced Charles Nash, who has been hired as the CHARLES NASH District’s Manager of Development Services to replace Community Development Technician Mike Marrs who is retiring. Mayor March welcomed Mr. Nash to Sicamous.

The Community Development Technician expressed thanks to Council, staff and the community, noting that it was a difficult decision. He said he came to Sicamous in 1992 to help out for a period of six months, noting that those six months turned into several years. He expressed appreciation to Council and staff and said he has high regard for the citizens of Sicamous.

Introduction of Late There were no late items presented to Council. Items:

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Approval of Agenda:

06-836 M/S Councillors Stooshnov, Thomson THAT: AGENDA APPROVAL the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for December 13th, 2006 be approved as circulated. Carried

Minutes to be Adopted:

Regular Council Meeting held on November 22nd, 2006

06-837 M/S Councillors MacLeod, Miller THAT: ADOPT NOV. 22, the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on November 22nd, 2006 COUNCIL 2006 be adopted as circulated. MINUTES Carried

Committee of the Whole Meeting held on November 22nd, 2006.

06-790 M/S Councillors Chmilar, Grant THAT: STATUS OF the Status of Capital Projects Report, dated October 17th, 2006 from CAPITAL PROJECTS the Treasurer be received for information. Carried

06-791 M/S Councillors Miller, Stooshnov THAT: APPOINTMENT TO Mayor March be appointed as the District of Sicamous THE ECONOMIC representative to the CSRD Economic Development and Tourism DEVELOPMENT Committees, and Jamie Sherlock, Chamber of Commerce also be COMMITTEE appointed as Community Representative. Carried

06-792 M/S Councillors Thomson, Miller THAT: RESOLUTION TO staff be requested to draft an appropriate resolution regarding FCM REGARDING dredging of inland navigable waterways for Council’s DREDGING OF consideration prior to submission to FCM and further, the District INLAND NAVIGABLE of Sicamous solicit the support of MP Colin Mayes in this WATERS endeavour. Carried

06-793 M/S Councillors Miller, Stooshnov THAT: LETTER OF the District provide a Letter of Support to the City of Burnaby SUPPORT TO THE relative to their resolution regarding homelessness dated October CITY OF BURNABY 27th, 2006 with copies to MP Colin Mayes, MLA George Abbott and UBCM. Carried

06-794 M/S Councillors Stooshnov, Miller THAT: LETTER the letter addressed to MLA George Abbott, CSRD Chairman R. REGARDING THE Martin and the Hon. K. Falcon, Minister of Transportation regarding HYDE MOUNTAIN the proposed development at Hyde Mountain as it relates to access DEVELOPMENT to Hyde Mountain on Old Road be forwarded as written. Carried

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06-795 M/S Councillors Stooshnov, Miller THAT: 2006 CHRISTMAS the cost of the District Christmas Party, estimated at $3,000.00, be PARTY approved; funded from Administration Travel & Conference Budget. Carried

06-796 M/S Councillors Chmilar, Thomson THAT: Councillor L. Miller be appointed as the District’s representative to REGIONAL LIBRARY the Okanagan Regional Library Board and Councillor R. Chmilar be BOARD appointed as Alternate. APPOINTMENT Carried

06-797 M/S Councillors Stooshnov, Grant THAT: COMPREHENSIVE the Comprehensive Development Permit application submitted by DEVELOPMENT Jack Irwin, on behalf of Twin Anchors Marine, for property located PERMIT – OLD at 100 Old Town Road West, legally described as Lot 1, Plan KAP TOWN BAY __ , KDYD be forwarded to Council for consideration of approval subject to the requirements outlined in the Preliminary Land Use Report dated November 21st, 2006 and due process. Carried

06-798 M/S Councillors Stooshnov, Thomson THAT: TEMPORARY under the provisions of the Community Charter and Section 921 of DEVELOPMENT the Local Government Act, the Temporary Development Permit PERMIT – 1125 application submitted by Moose Mulligan’s for property located at SHUSWAP AVENUE 1125 Shuswap Avenue, legally described as Lot AM3, Plan 8263, District Lot 452, KDYD for forwarded to Council for consideration of approval and issuance for a period not exceeding one year from the date of issuance, subject to the requirements outlined in the Preliminary Land Use Report dated November 21st, 2006 and due process. Carried

06-838 M/S Councillors Miller, Grant THAT: ACCEPT NOV. 22, the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on 2006 COMMITTEE November 22nd, 2006 be accepted as circulated. MINUTES Carried

Business Arising No items. from Minutes:

Matters Arising out No items. of Delegations and Petitions:

Communications and Correspondence:

COLIN MAYES, MP Council received correspondence from MP Colin Mayes in response to AND GEORGE the District’s letter supporting the resolution by the City of Burnaby ABBOTT, MLA regarding homelessness. Mr. Mayes advised this matter has been under much discussion, locally, provincially and federally. Solutions must be found that will balance the costs of social housing and other services required to meet the ever increasing burden homelessness is creating on taxpayers. Federal funds have been announced for a new initiative December 13th, 2006 Regular Council Meeting Page 4

on homelessness and Mr. Mayes has been represented in working groups that have been set up to find solutions. Council received a second letter from MLA George Abbott thanking the District for providing a copy of its correspondence to keep his constituency office updated on this matter. No further direction was forthcoming from Council.

Land Use Matters:

TEMPORARY Mayor March referenced the Public Hearing earlier this date regarding DEVELOPMENT property located at 1125 Shuswap Avenue, noting the applicant has PERMIT – 1125 requested consideration of approval of his application be deferred until SHUSWAP AVENUE 2007 pending further advice as to the need to proceed.

06-839 M/S Councillors MacLeod, Thomson THAT: TEMPORARY the Temporary Development Permit application submitted by DEVELOPMENT Moose Mulligan’s, on behalf of the property owner, for property PERMIT – 1125 located at 1125 Shuswap Avenue, legally described as Lot AM3, SHUSWAP AVENUE Plan 8263, District Lot 452, be deferred pending further advice from the applicant. Carried

COMPREHENSIVE The Acting Administrator reported the Comprehensive Development DEVELOPMENT Permit application submitted by Three Buoys Resort for property located PERMIT - THREE at 630 Riverside is now presented to Council for consideration of BUOYS RESORT approval and issuance. The Community Development Technician reported staff recommend consideration of approval, subject to receipt of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Letter of Advice accepting the recommendations as outlined within the RAR Reports as prepared by EBA Consulting Engineers Ltd.

06-840 M/S Councillors MacLeod, Miller THAT: COMPREHENSIVE the Comprehensive Development Permit application submitted by DEVELOPMENT Three Buoys Resorts for property located at 630 Riverside Avenue, PERMIT – 630 legally described as Lots 14 & 15, Plan 3547, DL 452 except Plan RIVERSIDE AVENUE 34635 and Lot 4, Plan 11685, DL 452 except Plan 18907 be approved and issued, subject to the requirements outlined in the Preliminary Land Use Report dated December 4, 2006, as amended, and due process and further subject to receipt of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Letter of Advice accepting the recommendations as outlined within the RAR Reports as prepared by EBA Consulting Engineers Ltd. Carried

Mayor’s Report: Mayor March read her report as attached to these minutes.

General Matters:

BUILDING PERMIT The Building Permit Report for the month of November, 2006 was REPORT provided for Council’s information. The Community Development Technician reported that, in the near future, staff will be issuing foundation permits for Sable Resorts development as well as permits for Twin Anchors Old Town Bay development and Three Buoys development. He said the total permit values of these three projects are approximately $85 million dollars which represents significant growth in the community.

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Councillor Stooshnov reported attending the Inter Agency Meeting, the Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Meeting, Citizens on Patrol Pot Luck Dinner, the District’s 17th Birthday Celebration, the Community Development Technician’s Retirement Dinner and the District’s Annual Christmas Dinner. She provided further detail on each event.

Councillor Thomson reported attending the District’s Christmas Dinner.

Motions: No items.

Bylaws: Ticketing Information Utilization Bylaw No. 77, 1992 Amending Bylaw No. 627, 2006

06-841 M/S Councillors Thomson, Miller THAT: FINAL READING OF the District of Sicamous Ticketing Information Utilization Bylaw No. BYLAW NO. 627 77, 1992 Amending Bylaw No. 627, 2006 be, and is hereby, adopted. Carried

Five Year Financial Plan (2007-2016) Bylaw No. 646, 2006

06-842 M/S Councillors Chmilar, Grant THAT: FINAL READING OF the District of Sicamous Five Year Financial Plan (2007-2016) Bylaw BYLAW NO. 646 No. 646, 2006 be, and is hereby, adopted. Carried Opposed: Councillor L. Miller

Zoning Bylaw No. 101, 1993 Amending Bylaw No. 648, 2006 (Text Amendment)

06-843 M/S Councillors Stooshnov, Miller THAT: REFER BACK TO the District of Sicamous Zoning Bylaw No. 101, 1993 Amending STAFF Bylaw No. 648, 2006 (Text Amendment) be referred back to staff for further review. Carried

Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 393, 2000 Amending Bylaw No. 653, 2006

06-844 M/S Councillors MacLeod, Thomson THAT: FIRST AND SECOND the District of Sicamous Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 393, 2000 READING OF Amending Bylaw No. 653, 2006 be read a first and second time. BYLAW NO. 653 Carried Opposed: Councillor Stooshnov

06-845 M/S Councillors Thomson, Miller THAT: REFER BACK TO the District of Sicamous Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 393, 2000 COMMITTEE Amending Bylaw No. 653, 2006 be referred back to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration. Carried

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Ticketing Information Utilization Bylaw No. 77, 1992 Amending Bylaw No. 654, 2006

06-846 M/S Councillors Thomson, Miller THAT: FIRST AND SECOND the District of Sicamous Ticketing Information Utilization Bylaw No. READING OF 77, 1992 Amending Bylaw No. 654, 2006 be read a first and second BYLAW NO. 654 time. Carried

06-847 M/S Councillors Miller, Stooshnov THAT: REFER BACK TO the District of Sicamous Ticketing Information Utilization Bylaw No. COMMITTEE 77, 1992 Amending Bylaw No. 654, 2006 be referred back to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration. Carried

Sewer Specified Area No. 1 – Riverside Bylaw No. 193, 1995 Amending Bylaw No. 649, 2006

06-848 M/S Councillors Grant, Chmilar THAT: FIRST AND SECOND the District of Sicamous Sewer Specified Area No. 1 – Riverside READING OF Bylaw No. 193, 1995 Amending Bylaw No. 649, 2006 be read a first BYLAW NO. 649 and second time. Carried

Sewer Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 194, 1996 Amending Bylaw No. 655, 2006

06-849 M/S Councillors Grant, Stooshnov THAT: FIRST AND SECOND the District of Sicamous Sewer Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. READING OF 194, 1996 Amending Bylaw No. 655, 2006 be read a first and second BYLAW NO. 655 time. Carried

Other Competent Business:

MARA LAKE LANE – Council members received a report from the Administrator advising that PARTIAL DETOUR Sable Resorts has approached staff seeking to temporarily detour traffic on a portion of Lane immediately adjacent to their property to accommodate their development activity over a period anticipated not to exceed eighteen months for the first phase of their development. Sable Resorts have spoken with the adjacent three neighbours regarding the proposal and the Ministry of Transportation has agreed to an alternate access onto Highway 97A to accommodate the three single family residential property owners access. This detour should not result in any inconvenience or hardship to them. The District will follow up with written correspondence to the property owners advising of the situation. Emergency vehicle access will be retained. There will be further disruption to this transportation route in due course when the Highway 97A/Mara Lake Lane intersection project commences. The Administrator reported the District will require the developer to provide the District comprehensive liability insurance with the District as a named insured; minimum $5 million for use of its property during this time. She requested Council’s endorsement to the temporary detour and use as requested.

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06-850 M/S Councillors Grant, Chmilar THAT: MARA LAKE LANE – the temporary partial detour of Mara Lake Lane requested by Sable PARTIAL DETOUR Resorts, be endorsed subject to the developer providing comprehensive liability insurance with the District as a named insured, minimum $5 million for use of its property during this time. Carried

DISTRICT OF The Acting Administrator referenced a report from the Administrator SICAMOUS – CSRD advising the Service Agreements between the District and the Columbia SERVICE Shuswap Regional District regarding Fire Suppression, Parks and AGREEMENTS Playgrounds and Mosquito Control expire December 31st, 2006. She reported requesting the Fire Suppression Agreement be amended to include provision for invoicing the CSRD for fire suppression fees and further recommends the agreements be renewed a further five years to expire December 31st, 2011.

06-851 M/S Councillors Stooshnov, Miller THAT: LOCAL SERVICE the Local Service Agreements for Fire Suppression, Parks and AGREEMENTS Playgrounds, and Mosquito Control between the District of Sicamous and the Columbia Shuswap Regional District be renewed for a further five year term commencing January 1st, 2006 to expire December 31st, 2011. Carried

Question Period:

JOE DZAMKA AND Mr. Dzamka and Mr. Duncan asked several questions regarding DARRYL DUNCAN property taxes. Mayor March and the Treasurer provided an explanation relating to the budget, property assessments and property taxes.

RICK CHARLESTON Mr. Charleston requested further information relating to property taxes and new construction and the proposed fine relating to starting a fire without a permit. Mayor March answered his questions.

In-Camera:

06-852 M/S Councillors Stooshnov, Thomson THAT: MOVE INTO pursuant to Section 90(1) of the Community Charter, Council move IN-CAMERA into In-Camera. 8:00 p.m. Carried

06-856 M/S Councillors Miller, Stooshnov THAT: RELEASE FROM IN- resolution #06-855 stating, “Mr. Lee Lundgren be appointed as the CAMERA STATUS Chief Building Inspector Level III and Bylaw Enforcement Officer effective January 2nd, 2007.” be released from In-Camera status. Carried

06-858 M/S Councillors Chmilar, Grant THAT: MOVE OUT OF Council move out of In-Camera. IN-CAMERA Carried 8:10 p.m.

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Adjournment:

06-859 M/S Councillors Stooshnov, Chmilar THAT: ADJOURN the Regular Council Meeting of December 13th, 2006 be adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Carried

Certified Correct:

______Chairman, Mayor L. March

______Clerk

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