REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN

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1 REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN MINUTES of a REGULAR meeting of the BOARD of DIRECTORS of the REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN held in the Boardroom at the Regional District Office on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 Members: Director H. Halvorson Electoral Area F Chair Director R. Fairbairn Electoral Area D Vice Chair Director S. Fowler City of Armstrong Director D. Dirk District of Coldstream Director D. Wejr City of Enderby Alt. Director B. Winters Village of Lumby Director W. Lippert City of Vernon Director B. Baumbrough City of Vernon Director P. Nicol City of Vernon Director W. Hansma Township of Spallumcheen Director M. Gavinchuk Electoral Area B Director M. Macnabb Electoral Area C Director E. Foisy Electoral Area E Staff: T. Hall Administrator R. Smailes General Manager, Planning and Building L. Mellott General Manager, Electoral Area Administration N. Kohnert Regional Engineering Services Manager C. Malden Interim Deputy Corporate Officer P. Luscombe Chief Building Inspector / Bylaw Enf. Manager A. Cotsworth Utilities Manager D. Danallanko RDF Operations Manager A. Kittel Regional Growth Strategy Coordinator K. Morgan Waste Reduction Coordinator C. Howkins Senior Clerk (taking minutes) Also Present: Alt. Director S. Price Electoral Area B Alt. Director J. Brown Township of Spallumcheen Councillor D. Brew Township of Spallumcheen Councillor G. Kiss District of Coldstream Councillor M. Besso District of Coldstream Councillor T. Williamson Village of Lumby Councillor L. Mindnich Village of Lumby Councillor J. Green Village of Lumby Media and Public CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 3:25 p.m.

2 Board of Directors Minutes Regular July 6, 2011 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Board of Directors July 6, 2011 Moved and seconded by Directors Hansma and Macnabb That the Agenda of the July 6, 2011 regular meeting of the Board of Directors be approved with the following additions: D.1 Regional Growth Strategy F.4 Chair s Report (In Camera) F.5 Personnel Issue (In Camera) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Board of Directors June 15, 2011 Moved and seconded by Directors Lippert and Fairbairn That the minutes of the June 15, 2011 meeting of the Board of Directors be adopted as circulated. Committee of the Whole June 15, 2011 Moved and seconded by Directors Lippert and Nicol That the minutes of the June 15, 2011 Committee of the Whole be adopted as circulated. PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS Cross Disability Issues Parks, Recreation and Culture Laura Hockman, Executive Director for Independent Living presented information regarding Cross Disability Issues in the Regional District of North Okanagan. Ms. Hockman advised that Independent Living has been consulting with people with disabilities and provided feedback from these individuals who have experienced accessibility issues with activities within the community. Ms. Hockman shared some proactive recommendations as follows: Building Permits would like to see information regarding accessibility added to the Building Permit Application process and procedures on the Regional District of North Okanagan website. Parks and Recreation would like to see the admission waived for attendants accompanying persons with a disability for the pool and the weight room for safety reasons as well as preservation of the disabled person s dignity. Regional Transit BC Government Bus Pass is currently available for low income seniors and people with disabilities, and Independent Living would like to see this pass transferable to the HandyDART system as well.

3 Board of Directors Minutes Regular July 6, 2011 Waste to Energy Solution Hak Sung Lee, Director, CanKor Pacific Waste and Energy Ltd. presented information regarding the Waste to Energy Solution program. Alternate Director Price left the meeting. (4:22 pm) Director Gavinchuk joined the meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Bylaw 2500 Regional Growth Strategy Moved and seconded by Directors Macnabb and Dirk That the Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 2500, 2011 be amended by replacing the phase as well as the identification of suitable and sustainable water sources that are adequate for the level of planned development with the identification of water sources in Policy UC-1.9 and the definition of Future Growth Areas, and read a second time as amended. Moved and seconded by Directors Macnabb and Dirk The amended Bylaw No. 2500, 2011 be forwarded to member municipalities and adjacent regional districts for formal acceptance, as specified in Local Government Act Section 857. NEW BUSINESS Bylaw 2508 Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture Fees Imposition Moved and seconded by Directors Baumbrough and Gavinchuk That Bylaw 2508, being Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture Fees Imposition Bylaw No. 2508, 2011 be given First, Second and Third Readings. Moved and seconded by Directors Baumbrough and Gavinchuk That Bylaw 2508, being Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture Fees Imposition Bylaw No. 2508, 2011 be Adopted. Bylaw 2509 White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture Fees Imposition Moved and seconded by Directors Fairbairn and Foisy That the White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture manual of fees and charges for the period of September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012 be approved. Moved and seconded by Directors Fairbairn and Foisy That Bylaw No. 2509, being White Valley Parks and Recreation Fees Imposition Bylaw No. 2509, 2011 be given First, Second and Third Readings

4 Board of Directors Minutes Regular July 6, 2011 Moved and seconded by Directors Fairbairn and Foisy That Bylaw No. 2509, being White Valley Parks and Recreation Fees Imposition Bylaw No.2509, 2011 be Adopted. Bylaw 2504 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Fairbairn That Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Bylaw No. 2504, 2011 be given First, Second and Third readings. Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Fairbairn That Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Bylaw No. 2504, 2011 be Adopted. Bylaw 2511 Regional District of North Okanagan Security Issuing Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Gavinchuk That the Regional District of North Okanagan Security Issuing Bylaw No. 2511, 2011 be given First, Second and Third Readings. Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Gavinchuk That the Regional District of North Okanagan Security Issuing Bylaw No. 2511, 2011 be Adopted. Bylaw 2512 Regional Economic Development Service Establishment Repeal Moved and seconded by Directors Gavinchuk and Hansma That Regional District of North Okanagan Regional Economic Development Commission Service Establishment Repeal Bylaw 2512, 2011 be given First, Second and Third readings; and further, That Regional District of North Okanagan Regional Economic Development Commission Service Establishment Repeal Bylaw 2512, 2011 be referred to the service participants for consent. Okanagan Conservation Collaborative Partnership Biodiversity Conservation Strategy Moved and seconded by Directors Nicol and Lippert That the matter of the Okanagan Conservation Collaborative Program s request of $20,000 from the Regional Growth Strategy budget as a contribution to the development of the Biodiversity Conservation Strategy be deferred until the August 3, 2011 Board of Directors meeting.

5 Board of Directors Minutes Regular July 6, 2011 Regionally Significant Project Working Group Initial Meeting Moved and seconded by Directors Hansma and Nicol That the Regionally Significant Project categories, in order of priority, are 1) Solid Waste, 2) Regional Transit and 3) Regional Growth Strategy Implementation; and further, That a request be sent to Municipal Councils and the Electoral Area Advisory Committee to provide recommended projects no later than September 30, 2011, that are consistent with the above Regionally Significant Project categories; and further, That all Regionally Significant Project submissions be forwarded to the Regionally Significant Project Working Group for assessment and review prior to providing recommendations to the Board of Directors. White Valley Arts and Culture Master Plan Moved and seconded by Alternate Director Winters and Director Fairbairn That the 2011 White Valley Arts and Culture Master Plan be received and referred to the Village of Lumby Council for input. Greater Vernon Water Rates Moved and seconded by Directors Baumbrough and Gavinchuk That staff be directed to report back to the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee with additional information regarding an adjustment to the Greater Vernon Water Agricultural rate to the domestic rate over a period of five years starting in Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Baumbrough That the following principle be approved for consideration in formulating the 2011 Greater Vernon Water Utility Rates and Fees Bylaw: Consideration be given to having the Bare Land Base Fee applied to all bare land properties who have access to a suitable water main and do not have demonstrated water use from an alternative source. Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Baumbrough That staff be directed to report back to the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee with additional information regarding an adjustment to the commercial non potable rate. Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Baumbrough That the following principle be approved for consideration in formulating the 2011 Greater Vernon Water Utility rates and fees bylaw: That commercial non potable consumption greater than the customer s allocation be billed at the Non Domestic rate.

6 Board of Directors Minutes Regular July 6, 2011 Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Baumbrough That the following principle be approved for consideration in formulating the 2011 Greater Vernon Water Utility rates and fees bylaw: That farm irrigation water allocation only be sold in areas where non potable water is available, except as approved by the Board of Directors. Waste Asphalt Shingle Recycling Program Moved and seconded by Directors Wejr and Fairbairn That the implementation of a waste asphalt shingle recycling program at the Greater Vernon Recycling and Disposal Facility (GVRDF), the Armstrong/Spallumcheen Recycling and Disposal Facility (ASRDF) and the Lumby Recycling and Disposal Facility (LRDF) be supported; and further, That the Regional District of North Okanagan be authorized to enter into an agreement with Intercity Recycle Ltd. for the transportation and processing of waste asphalt shingles from the GVRDF, ASRDF and LRDF for a period of three (3) years commencing July 1, 2011 with provision for one (1), two (2) year extension. Okanagan Similkameen Airshed Coalition Moved and seconded by Directors Hansma and Gavinchuk That the Chair of the Okanagan Similkameen Airshed Coalition be advised that the Board of Directors of the Regional District of North Okanagan do not wish to consider involvement in the Okanagan Similkameen Airshed Coalition at this time. Opposed: Directors Dirk, Fairbairn, Lippert and Baumbrough BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS Cross Disability Issues Parks, Recreation and Culture Moved and seconded by Directors Lippert and Hansma That staff be directed to prepare a report regarding the requests of Independent Living and that the report be referred out to all member jurisdictions. Waste to Energy Solution Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Macnabb That staff be directed to prepare a cursory report regarding the pros and cons associated with the Waste to Energy Solution program for further discussions.

7 Board of Directors Minutes Regular July 6, 2011 REPORTS Standing and Select Committees Moved and seconded by Directors Baumbrough and Fairbairn That the minutes of the following meetings be received for information: - Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Special June 16, White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture June 13, 2011 Building Department Report Notice on Title FRANK AMBLER HOLDINGS LTD. TEXAS LINDY HAWK ( F-NT) Moved and seconded by Directors Macnabb and Baumbrough That the report dated May 25, 2011 from the Chief Building Inspector regarding Notice on Title at # Enderby Mabel Lake Road be received for information. Building Department Report Notice on Title KEAY, Gregory and Peggy (File B-NT) Moved and seconded by Directors Macnabb and Baumbrough That the report from the Chief Building Inspector regarding the alteration of an accessory building prior to obtaining a Building Permit on the property legally described as Lot 2, Section 34, Township 14 Osoyoos Division Yale District, Plan KAP83459, located at 305 Howards Road, Electoral Area B be received for information. IN CAMERA Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Fairbairn That, pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Charter, the regular meeting of the Board of Directors convene In Camera to deal with matters deemed closed to the public in accordance with Sections 90(1)(c) and (g) of the Community Charter. The regular meeting of the Board of Directors adjourned to meet In Camera at 5:47 p.m. The regular meeting of the Board of Directors reconvened at 8:05 p.m.

8 Board of Directors Minutes Regular July 6, 2011 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m. Certified Correct: Chair Corporate Officer