Approved June 21, 2007 -SIMILKAMEEN BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Minutes of the Corporate Issues Board Meeting of the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) Board of Directors held at 3:35 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2007 in the Boardroom, 101 Martin Street, , .

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

MEMBERS ABSENT: Director J. Kimberley, City of Penticton Director J. Slater, Town of

STAFF PRESENT: J. Johnson, Chief Administrative Officer T. Batten, General Manager of Administration Services M. Willfong, General Manager of Development Services J. Zaffino, General Manager of Finance M. Woods, Protective Services Manager C. Cowan, Recording Secretary

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

B236/07 It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board: 1.1 Adopt the Agenda for the RDOS Corporate Issues Board Meeting scheduled for May 24, 2007 as presented; and

1.2 Receive all correspondence and reports on the May 24, 2007 Agenda. CARRIED

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2. PRESENTATIONS

Long Service Acknowledgement:

Darlene Bailey – Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department Tracey Batten – Administration Services Department

Ken Roberge – Director, District of Summerland

Chair Ashton acknowledged Darlene Bailey for dedicating 30 years to protective services and Tracey Batten for 20 years of service with the Regional District.

Chair Ashton and the Board acknowledge Director Roberge for sitting on the Board for 12 years.

3. MINUTES (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

3.1 West Bench Water Advisory Committee Meeting – January 25, 2007

B237/07E It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board receive the Minutes of the West Bench Water Advisory Committee Meeting held January 25, 2007 as presented. CARRIED

3.2 West Bench Water Advisory Committee Meeting – April 16, 2007

B238/07E It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board receive the Minutes of the West Bench Water Advisory Committee Meeting held April 16, 2007 as presented. CARRIED

3.3 Corporate Issues Board Meeting – April 19, 2007

B239/07 It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board adopt the Minutes of the Corporate Issues Board Meeting held April 19, 2007 as circulated. CARRIED

3.4 Rails to Trails and Parks Committee Meeting – April 19, 2007

B240/07A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board receive the Minutes of the Rails to Trails and Parks Committee Meeting held April 19, 2007 and endorse the recommendation regarding the following:

Item 4.1 – License of Occupation for Rail bed and Dike CARRIED

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3.5 Sub-Regional Growth Strategy Steering Committee Meeting – April 19, 2007

B241/07P It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board receive the Minutes of the Sub-Regional Growth Strategy Steering Committee Meeting held April 19, 2007 as presented. CARRIED

3.6 Joint Fire Chiefs Meeting – April 21, 2007

B242/07F It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board receive the Minutes of the Joint Fire Chiefs Committee Meeting held April 21, 2007 and endorse the recommendation regarding the following:

Item 6.6 – Argo responsible for Closure of Highways during Hazardous Material events CARRIED

3.7 Water Advisory Committee Meeting – April 30, 2007

B243/07 It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board receive the Minutes of the Naramata Water Advisory Committee Meeting held April 30, 2007 as presented. CARRIED

3.8 Waste Management Committee Meeting – May 9, 2007

B244/07PW It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board receive the Minutes of the Waste Management Committee Meeting held May 9, 2007 and endorse the recommendation regarding the following:

Item 3.1.2 – Tipping Fee Waivers for Charitable Societies CARRIED

3.9 Rural Land Use Matters Board Meeting – May 10, 2007

B245/07 It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board adopt the Minutes of the Rural Land Use Matters Board Meeting held May 10, 2007 as circulated. CARRIED

4. DELEGATION

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5. CORRESPONDENCE

5.1 Letter dated April 5, 2007 from the Hon. I. Chong, Minister of Community Services and B. Binnie, President, UBCM re Building Effective Regional Districts Workshop Report on Forum

5.2 News Release dated April 11, 2007 from Ministry of Community Services re Greener, Healthier B.C. Moves With LocalMotion

5.3 Letter dated April 11, 2007 from S. Clark, Program Officer, UBCM re 2006 West Nile Virus Risk Reduction Initiative Crown Land Grant Completion

5.4 Letter dated April 11, 2007 from J. Slater, Mayor, Town of Osoyoos re South Okanagan Transit (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

5.4.1 Letter dated May 15, 2007 from D. Gregory, Mayor, District of Summerland re Petition from Summerland Secondary School regarding Lack of Public Transportation between Summerland and Penticton – (Petition – 267 signatures)

B246/07E It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the Board direct staff to begin the process of creating a regional service for the South Okanagan Similkameen Transit system. CARRIED

B247/07E It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the Board direct staff to meet with District of Summerland staff in order to define the service area and identify costs of expanded bus service from Summerland to Penticton. CARRIED

5.5 Fax received April 18, 2007 from F. Horton, Keremeos re Wild Bighorn Sheep

5.6 Letter dated April 19, 2007 from B. Harris, Wildlife Biologist, Fish and Wildlife Section, Ministry of Environment re Animal Control Bylaw Amendment, Domestic and Wild Bighorn Sheep Electoral Area ‘C’, ‘D’, and ‘E’

5.7 Copy of letter dated April 19, 2007 from R. Fairbairn, Electoral Area ‘D’ Director, Regional District of North Okanagan to City of Vernon re Service Review – Water Board

5.8 Letter dated April 24, 2007 from B. Binnie, President, UBCM re 2005 Community Tourism Program – Electoral Area ‘F’ KVR Trail Marketing

5.9 Letter dated April 24, 2007 from B. Binnie, President, UBCM re 2005 Community Tourism Program – Electoral Area ‘D’ Kenny McLean Memorial Statue

5.10 Letter dated April, 2007 from J. Kimberley, Mayor and S. Amos, Centennial Advisory Committee Chair, City of Penticton re Join Us In Celebrating 2008

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5.11 Letter dated May 2, 2007 from B. Binnie, President, UBCM re 2005 Community Tourism Program – Sound System for Princeton Exhibition Association, New Visitors Information Centre in Similkameen Country, Meadowlark Festival

5.12 Letter dated May 2, 2007 from B. Binnie, President, UBCM re 2005 Community Tourism Program – Vermilion Trail Society Interpretive Signage Round House

5.13 Letter dated May 2, 2007 from B. Binnie, President, UBCM re 2005 Community Tourism Program – Entrance Signage

5.14 Letter dated May 4, 2007 from G. Gabriel, Band Administrator, Penticton Indian Band re River Channel Maintenance (Weighted Corporate Vote – Majority)

B248/07F It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board authorizes staff to release the Penticton River Channel funds; and

THAT the Board approves the application for a LocalMotion Grant for the Penticton River channel maintenance which will be applied towards the 2007 maintenance costs of the river channel walkway in the amount of $19,100; and

FURTHER THAT the Chair and General Manager of Administration Services be authorized to execute agreement documents if the application is successful. CARRIED Opposed: Directors Pendergraft, Logan, Nitsch, Hanson, Chapman

B249/07F/A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board request staff to identify the financial impact for the maintenance of regional trails in 2008. CARRIED Opposed: Directors Nitsch

5.15 Letter dated May 7, 2007 from G. Armour, Program Manager, Okanagan Basin Water Board re Okanagan Basin Water Board, Water Initiatives Grant – Sensitive Habitat Inventory Mapping Project

5.16 Letter dated May 7, 2007 from G. Armour, Program Manager, Okanagan Basin Water Board re Okanagan Basin Water Board, Water Initiatives Grant – Low Flow Toilet Rebate Program

5.17 Memorandum dated May 7, 2007 from K. Vance, Senior Policy Advisor, UBCM re RCMP Contract Issues

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5.18 Letter dated May 10, 2007 from M. McLaughlin, Similkmaeen Valley Planning Society re Request for in-kind support for Amenity Migration Survey

B250/07 It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board support the request for in-kind support and survey mailing costs for the Amenity Migration Survey in the amount of $4,500. CARRIED Opposed: Directors Perrie, Chapman, McIvor, Schwarz

5.19 Letter dated May 11, 2007 from H. Koning, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Osoyoos re Town of Osoyoos - Hotel Room Tax (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

B251/07A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen supports the Town of Osoyoos Bylaw No. 1231 which would impose an additional hotel room tax within the Town of Osoyoos. CARRIED

5.20 Letter dated May 11, 2007 from B. Schwarz, Director, Electoral Area ‘D’ re Governance Study for Okanagan Falls

6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

7. FINANCE

7.1 Staff report dated April 26, 2007 from K. Cheung, Finance Manager re Kaleden Parks and Recreation Commission Appointments (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

B252/07A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board appoint the following people as members of the Kaleden Parks and Recreation Commission for the periods indicated, and;

Name Position Term Expires Yvonne Kennedy Chair 1 year Dec. 31, 2007 Susan Kelly Treasurer 1 year Dec. 31, 2007 Sandie Nickle Secretary 1 year Dec. 31, 2007 Lawrie Belliveau Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Jane Bland Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Debbie Haskett Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2008 Eric Paterson Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2007

THAT a letter be forwarded to Mr. Len Bzdel, Mr. Greg Masson, Ms. Monica Belliveau, and Ms. Bev Graham thanking them for their contribution to the Kaleden Parks and Recreation Commission. CARRIED

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7.2 Staff report dated May 10, 2007 from K. Cheung, Finance Manager re Woodlie Park Committee Appointments (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

B253/07A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board appoint the following people as members of the Woodlie Park Committee for the periods indicated,;

Name Position Term Expires Elef Christensen Chair 1 year Dec. 31, 2007 Terri-Jo Bratt Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2007 Jim Melville Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2007 Phaedra Seaman Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2007 Ruth Woodlin Member 1 year Dec. 31, 2007 Stefania Eymundson Alternate 1 year Dec. 31, 2007 CARRIED

7.3 Staff report dated May 10, 2007 from K. Cheung, Finance Manager re Oliver Parks and Recreation Society Appointment (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

B254/07A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board accepts the resignation of Victor Lipp as a member of the Oliver Parks and Recreation Society;

AND THAT a letter be forwarded to Mr. Lipp thanking him for his contribution to the Oliver Parks and Recreation Society;

AND THAT as recommended by the Electoral Area C Director, the Board appoints Tom Kamann to serve the last year of Victor Lipp’s tenure. CARRIED

7.4 Staff report dated May 10, 2007 from J. Zaffino, General Manager of Finance re Riverside School Lease Agreement (Weighted Corporate Vote –Majority)

B255/07F It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board authorizes the Chair and General Manager of Administration Services to execute a five year Lease Agreement with School District #58 for the use of the Riverside School by the Regional District for a family wellness centre;

AND THAT the RDOS Board authorizes the Chair and General Manager of Administration Services to sign the conditional funding agreement for the $170,000 grant. CARRIED

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7.5 Staff report dated May 10, 2007 from J. Zaffino, General Manager of Finance re Sidley Mountain Fire Protection Agreement (Weighted Corporate Vote – Majority)

B256/07F It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board authorizes the Chair and General Manager of Administration Services to execute an Agreement with the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary for a fire protection at Sidley Mountain on a fee for service basis, and

THAT the RDOS Board direct staff to amend the Regional District Document Fee Schedule Bylaw to add the fire personnel and equipment charge out rates. CARRIED

7.6 Bylaw No. 2023.01, 2007 Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen Naramata Cemetery Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1st, 2nd, 3rd readings & Adoption (Unweighted Corporate Vote – 2/3 Majority)

7.7 Bylaw No. 2419, 2007 Naramata Cemetery Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw 1st, 2nd, 3rd readings & Adoption (Unweighted Corporate Vote – 2/3 Majority)

B257/07F/A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT Bylaw No. 2023.01, 2007 Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen Naramata Cemetery Regulation Amendment bylaw be read a first, second and third time and be adopted; and

THAT Bylaw No. 2419, 2007 Naramata Cemetery Reserve bylaw be read a first, second and third time and be adopted. CARRIED

7.8 Staff report dated May 12, 2007 from J. Zaffino, General Manager of Finance re Strategic Priority Gas Tax Funding (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

B258/07F It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board direct staff to establish a committee comprising of RDOS and member municipality staff to bring forward recommendations to the Board in order to apply for the Regionally Significant Project (RSP) Gas Tax Funding. CARRIED

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8. PROTECTIVE SERVICES

8.1 Staff report dated May 10, 2007 from M. Woods, Protection Services Manager re Community Wildfire Protection Plan (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

B259/07F It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board approve the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen Community Wildfire Protection Plan and;

THAT the RDOS Board request staff to apply for further funding to undertake operational treatments within the Community Wildfire Protection Plan. CARRIED

8.2 Staff report dated May 10, 2007 from M. Woods, Protection Services Manager re Regional Fire Protection Mutual Aid Agreement

8.3 Staff report dated May 10, 2007 from M. Woods, Protection Services Manager re The BC Fire Service Model Project

8.4 Staff report dated May 9, 2007 from M. Woods Protection Services Manager re Appointment of Volunteer Local Area Emergency Coordinator for Electoral Areas ‘B’ and ‘G’ (Lower Similkameen) (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

B260/07F It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board approve the appointment of Cheryl Hendsbee and Shari Miller as Volunteer Local Area Emergency Coordinators for the Regional District. CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

9. PLANNING

9.1 Staff report dated May 11, 2007 from M. Willfong, General Manager of Development Services re Bylaw Enforcement D-06800.990 – Schonewille – 159 Christie Mountain Lane (Weighted Participant Vote –Majority)

B261/07P It was MOVED and SECONDED Postponed THAT the RDOS Board POSTPONE consideration of the Bylaw Enforcement Issues for Schonewille – 159 Christie Mountain Lane until staff provide the additional information requested. CARRIED

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10. ENGINEERING SERVICES

10.1 Staff report dated May 14, 2007 from A. Reeder, Engineering Services Manager re Appointment of New Committee Member and Revised Area ‘A’ Waste Management Public Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

B262/07E It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the Regional Board remove Jean Wooten from the Area ‘A’ Waste Management Public Advisory Committee and add Joy Bowie. CARRIED

10.2 Staff report dated May 14, 2007 from A. Reeder, Engineering Services Manager re Appointment of New Committee Member and Revised West Bench Water Advisory Committee (WBWAC) Terms of Reference (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

B263/07E It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the Regional Board remove John Cain from the West Bench Water Advisory Committee and add new member Theresa Nolet. CARRIED

Handout 10.3 Staff report from A. Reeder, Engineering Services Manager and C. Baughen, Environmental Technician re Award of Contract for 2007 West Nile Virus Prevention Program (Weighted Corporate Vote – Majority)

B264/07E It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the Board award the 2007 West Nile Virus Program to D.G. Regan and Associates Ltd. (DGRA) for the amount of $62,752.50 plus applicable taxes;

AND FURTHER THAT the Chair and General Manager of Administration Services be authorized to execute the agreement. CARRIED

11. ADMINISTRATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT

11.1 Staff report dated April 26, 2007 from D. Vaykovich, Special Projects Coordinator re Osoyoos Trail Right of Way – Permit to Construct Works Upon Highways (Weighted Corporate Vote –Majority)

B265/07A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the Regional District Board authorize the Chair and the General Manager of Administration Services to execute the Permit to Construct Works Upon Highways along the easterly portion of Highway 3 from the north end of the Osoyoos Airport to the Osoyoos Desert Centre. CARRIED

11.2 Staff report dated May 11, 2007 from D. Vaykovich, Special Projects Coordinator re TELUS – Local Calling Expansion

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11.3 Staff report dated May 10, 2007 from D. Vaykovich, Special Projects Coordinator re License of Occupation – Otter Lake Beach Property, (Weighted Corporate Vote –Majority)

B266/07A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board make application to the Province of British Columbia for a License of Occupation over Crown Land described as; All that unsurveyed Crown Land located in the southwest end of Otter Lake, Plan 3228 Tulameen, Map 26, DL 519, in between Eighth Street and Block 34, containing 0.166.16 hectares, more or less for a period of 10 years;

AND FURTHER THAT the Chair and General Manager of Administration Services be authorized to execute the License of Occupation with the Province of British Columbia if successful. CARRIED

11.4 Bylaw No. 2392, 2007 Electoral Area ‘C’ Untidy and Unsightly Premises Regulatory Control Service Establishment Bylaw 1st, 2nd, 3rd readings (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

B267/07 It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the Board authorize assent be given on behalf of the electoral area by the electoral area director pursuant to Section 801(5) of the Local Government Act. CARRIED

11.5 Bylaw No. 2393, 2007 Electoral Area ‘C’ Untidy and Unsightly Premises Regulatory Control Bylaw 1st, 2nd, 3rd readings (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

B268/07A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT Bylaw No. 2392, 2007 Electoral Area ‘C’ Untidy and Unsightly Premises Regulatory Control Service Establishment Bylaw be read a first, second and third time;

AND THAT Bylaw No. 2393, 2007 Electoral Area ‘C’ Untidy and Unsightly Premises Regulatory Control Bylaw be read a first, second and third time. CARRIED

11.6 Bylaw No. 2396, 2007 Electoral Area ‘C’ Noise Control Regulatory Service Establishment Bylaw 1st, 2nd, 3rd readings (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

B269/07 It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the Board authorize assent be given on behalf of the electoral area by the electoral area director pursuant to Section 801(5) of the Local Government Act. CARRIED

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Approved June 21, 2007 B270/07A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT Bylaw No. 2396, 2007 Electoral Area ‘C’ Noise Control Regulatory Service Establishment Bylaw be read a first, second and third time. CARRIED

11.7 Bylaw No. 1950.01, 2007 Municipal Ticket Information System Amendment Bylaw 1st, 2nd, 3rd readings & Adoption (Unweighted Corporate Vote – 2/3 Majority)

B271/07A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT Bylaw 1950.01, 2007 Municipal Ticket Information System Amendment Bylaw to authorize the use of the Municipal Ticket Information System be read a first, second and third time and be adopted;

AND THAT the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen Board appoint Marshall & Daniels Security and its employees as Electoral Area ‘A’ (Osoyoos Rural) bylaw enforcement officers for Bylaw 1838, 1998 Regional District Animal Control. CARRIED

11.8 Staff report dated May 14, 2007 from T. Batten, General Manager of Administration Services re Sterile Insect Release Board – Exit Agreement with RDCK (Weighted Corporate Vote –Majority)

B272/07A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the Board authorize the Chair and General Manager of Administration Services to execute the Okanagan Kootenay Sterile Insect Release Board Withdrawal Agreement with the Regional District of Central Kootenay. CARRIED

11.9 Staff report dated May 14, 2007 from T. Batten, General Manager of Administration Services re Memorandum of Understanding - Agricultural Resort Development Area C (Weighted Corporate Vote –Majority)

B273/07A/P It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the Board endorse the Memorandum of Understanding on Agricultural Resort Development between the Province of British Columbia, the Town of Oliver, the Osoyoos Indian Band and Electoral Area C of the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen; and,

THAT the Board authorizes the Electoral Area C Director to execute the MOU. CARRIED

11.10 Staff report dated May 14, 2007 from T. Batten, General Manager of Administration Services re Electoral Area ‘D’ Shoreline Committee (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

B274/07A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board approves the attached Terms of Reference for the Electoral Area ‘D’ Shoreline Committee. CARRIED

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12. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

12.1 Chief Administrative Officer verbal update

CAO Johnson updated the Board on the following items:

ƒ Upcoming Chair/CAO meeting in May 29 ƒ OMMA Convention – Single business license initiative ƒ Local Government consultation session for Building Inspection

Director McIvor left the meeting at 5:15 p.m.

13. OTHER BUSINESS

13.1 Verbal Reports Committee Chairs

13.1.1 Chair’s Report

13.2 Board Appointments

13.2.1 Municipal Finance Authority 13.2.2 Municipal Insurance Association 13.2.3 Okanagan Basin Water Board 13.2.4 Okanagan-Kootenay Sterile Insect Release Board 13.2.5 Okanagan Regional Library

13.3 Board Representation Report

13.3.1 Land & Resource Management 13.3.2 Noxious Weed 13.3.3 Okanagan Film Commission 13.3.4 Regional Transportation Advisory – Thompson/Okanagan 13.3.5 Thompson/Okanagan Inter-Agency Committee (Wildland) 13.3.6 Agricultural Advisory Committee (BCFGA) 13.3.7 Southern Beetle Steering Committee

Board Members were afforded the opportunity to report on activities and action.

13.4 Notices of Motion

B275/07F It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT staff be directed to report to the Board on a model for police advisory/governance committee CARRIED

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13.5 Resignation of J. Martiniuk from Electoral Area ‘C’ Advisory Planning Commission (Unweighted Corporate Vote – Simple Majority)

B276/07A It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT the RDOS Board accept the resignation of Jay Martiniuk and rescind the appointment of Mr. Martiniuk as a member of the Area C Advisory Planning Commission;

AND THAT a letter be forwarded to Mr. Martiniuk thanking him for his contribution to the Area C Advisory Planning Commission. CARRIED

13.8 BC Hydro Turn It Off Challenge

13.7 Board Members Verbal Update

ADJOURN

B277/07 It was MOVED and SECONDED THAT this meeting now conclude. CARRIED (5:32 p.m.)

CERTIFIED CORRECT: APPROVED:

______J. Johnson D. Ashton Chief Administrative Officer RDOS Board Chair

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