Regional District of Central Kootenay REGULAR BOARD MEETING Open Meeting Minutes

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1 Regional District of Central Kootenay REGULAR BOARD MEETING Open Meeting Minutes The fourth meeting of the Board of the Regional District of Central Kootenay in 2018 was held on Thursday, at 9:00 a.m. in the RDCK Boardroom, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC. Quorum was maintained throughout the meeting. ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT: MUNICIPALITIES Chair K. Hamling Director L. Chernoff Director R. Toyota Director S. Hewat Director D. Kozak Director H. von Krogh Director S. White Director L. Main Director J. Lunn Village of Nakusp City of Castlegar Town of Creston Village of Kaslo City of Nelson Village of New Denver Village of Salmo Village of Silverton Village of Slocan ELECTORAL AREAS Director G. Jackman Director L. Binks Director A. Watson Director R. Faust Director T. Newell Director H. Cunningham Director W. Popoff Director A. Davidoff Director R. Smith Director P. Peterson Area A Area C Area D Area E Area F Area G Area H Area I Area J Area K DIRECTOR ABSENT Director T. Wall Director A. Bunka Area B Village of New Denver STAFF PRESENT S. Horn Chief Administrative Officer/ Chief Financial Officer A. Lund Deputy Corporate Officer J. Madelung Grants Coordinator U. Wolf General Manager of Environmental Services S. Sudan General Manager of Development Services H. Smith Manager of Finance 1

2 1. CALL TO ORDER & WELCOME The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Regional District of Central Kootenay Chair Hamling welcomed Alternate Director Henning von Krogh to the meeting. 1.1 ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 249/18 The agenda for the Regular Open Board meeting be adopted as circulated with the addition of the addendum. 1.2 ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES Moved By: Director Lunn and seconded, 250/18 The minutes from the March 15, 2018 Regular Open Board meeting be adopted as circulated. 1.3 DELEGATION(S) Tim Olmstead, RCMP Officer in Charge for the Kootenay Boundary Regional Detachment Chair Hamling welcomed Tim Olmstead, RCMP Officer in Charge for the Kootenay Boundary Regional Detachment. Mr. Olmstead introduced himself to the Board and agreed to attend a future Board meeting as a delegation Kootenay and Boundary Farm Advisors (KBFA) Rachael Roussin, KBFA Coordinator Rachael Roussin gave a presentation regarding the Kootenay and Boundary Farm Advisor s (KBFA). KBFA is a three year pilot program that includes partnerships with Regional District of Central Kootenay, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, and Regional District of East Kootenay to focus on strengthening agriculture throughout the regions. Ms. Roussin identified the main program focus is technical agricultural extension services and KBFA works with the government, contractors and students to support the service. KBFA is creating a network of expert advisors to work with producers to address issues, such as soil management, irrigation, infrastructure, etc. Ms. Roussin identified KBFA also focuses on education and coordination services. There are 145 producers signed up throughout the region that are able to take advantage of the workshops, field days, and information and resource sessions arranged by KBFA. It is important to KBFA to collaborate with other organizations to avoid overlap and provide producers with the best resources for their sectors (eg: ranching, forage and hay, small animals, market garden, tree fruits, etc). Ms. Roussin gave an overview of the KBFA s goals for 2018 and answered questions from the Board. Vice Chair Chernoff presented Ms. Roussin with a RDCK pin and pen at 9:18 a.m Shambhala Music Festival Jimmy Bundschuh, President 2

3 Jimmy Bundschah gave a presentation outlining the improvements Shambhala Music Festival s has made to the following: - public safety harm reduction plan; - medical and security team responsibilities; - site logistics and parking; - fire suppression and new access plan; - fire safety staff and resources; - fresh water treatment plan; and - the irrigation system and wastewater plan. Mr. Bundschah gave an overview of the plan to create a bridge as a second emergency route and the road along the edge of the property to allow first response teams to drive right up to the site. Mr. Bundschah discussed the economic benefits the festival brings to the region and answered the Board questions. Vice Chair Chernoff presented Mr. Bundschuh with a RDCK pin and pen at 9:35 a.m. 2. COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS 2.1 FOR INFORMATION Committee/Commission Reports for information have been received as follows: Kaslo and Area D Economic Development Commission - minutes January 15, Kaslo and Area D Economic Development Commission - minutes February 19, Area E Advisory Planning Commission - minutes March 1, Recreation Commission No. 4 - minutes March 8, Riondel Commission of Management - minutes March 6, Castlegar & District Community Complex Recreation Commission - minutes March 22, WITH RECOMMENDATIONS Silverton, New Denver, Slocan and Area H Economic Development Commission - minutes March 1, 2018 Moved By: Director von Krogh and seconded, 251/18 That the Board approve the second and final payment in the amount of $15,000 from the Columbia Basin Trust Community Directed Funds grant to the West Kootenay Permaculture from S114 Slocan Valley EDC Community Funds. 252/18 That the Slocan Valley Economic Development Commission Service S114 contribute $10,336 to the first year of the Rural Dividend project "Slocan Valley Economic Development Initiative", funded by the BC Rural Dividend Program and Columbia Basin Trust. 3

4 2.2.2 Recreation Commission No. 6 - minutes March 7, 2018 Regional District of Central Kootenay 253/18 That the Board appoint the following individual to the Recreation Commission No. 6 for a term to end December 31, 2019: Kell Wictorin (Lucerne Student Council) Monique Oakley (Silverton - Alternate) Kaslo and Area D Economic Development Commission - minutes March 12, /18 That a grant of $1,667 be paid to Kootenay Employment Services to support of the Community Investment Co op Project; and further, that these funds be paid from S109 Kaslo and Area D Economic Development Service Creston Valley Services Committee - minutes April 5, 2018 Moved By: Director Binks and seconded, 255/18 The RDCK Board approve the assignment of the lease for the Creston Physioworks and More space at the Creston and District Community Complex to B.C. Ltd. (Inc. No. BC ); and that, the Chair and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the necessary documents Community Sustainability Living Advisory Committee - minutes April 10, 2018 The Committee Report dated March 28, 2018 from Paris Marshall Smith, Sustainability Coordinator, providing information about the proposed POLIS Watershed Governance workshop, has been received for information. 256/18 The Watershed Governance workshop with the POLIS Project be booked for May 18th, 2018 and the Watershed Governance Workshop Discussion report be made available to all Board Directors. 257/18 That the Board commit to the development of strategies and implementation of projects to achieve the long-term goal of deriving 100% of its net energy from renewable sources by 2050, and commit to demonstrate strong political leadership and significantly contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases in the region. 4

5 Regional District of Central Kootenay 258/18 The RDCK Board accept the proposal from Ruth McDougall to evaluate options for the management of Specified Risk Material in the Creston Valley in the amount of $19, (includes gst) with funds being allocated from a Investment Agriculture Foundation grant. 259/18 The Board direct Staff to apply for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Climate Change Staff Grants Recreation Commission No minutes April 10, 2018 Moved By: Director Peterson and seconded, 260/18 That the Board approve the payment of the following grants from the Recreation Commission No. 10 S budget: Kootenay Lake Family Network (High Five Training) $ 600 Kootenay Lake Family Network (Fitness class w/ childminding) $ 890 Balfour Recreation Commission $1350 Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy $ 700 Redfish PAC (After school program) $1050 Redfish PAC (After school art) $1050 Nelson Reflections $ 800 Procter-Harrop Seniors $ Joint Resource Recovery Committee - minutes April 11, 2018 Moved By: Director Jackman and seconded, 261/18 That Staff be directed to investigate updates to Soil Acceptance Policy # and the Waste Soil Disposal Application for Board consideration; and further, that staff be directed to investigate alternative hydrocarbon contaminated soil bioremediation management procedures, including in-house treatment. Director Main requested a friendly amendment. Moved By: Director Jackman and seconded, 262/18 That the Chair send a letter to the Ministry of Environment advising that the BC Used Oil Management Association's service levels fail to meet the criteria for municipalities and the definition of municipalities fails to meet the needs of the majority of the population of the Regional District of Central Kootenay; and further, a copy of the letter be sent to Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. 5

6 Moved By: Director Jackman and seconded, 263/18 That staff be directed to continue to negotiate with Recycle BC to secure additional core depots to ensure service standards are maintained for residents and recycling costs are significantly lower than the costs for the program. Moved By: Director Jackman and seconded, 264/18 That the proposed scope of work for closure assessment and design at the HB Tailings Storage Facility in the amount of $231,099 submitted by SRK Consulting be accepted with funds allocated from Service S187; and further, that the Board Chair and Corporate Secretary be authorized to sign the necessary documents. 2.3 DIRECTORS' REPORTS Chair Hamling Director Kozak: Columbia River Treaty Local Governments Committee Update Director Main: Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Board of Directors Moved by: Director Lunn and seconded, 265/18 WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction; WHEREAS FCM s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and provide FCM with the prestige required to carry the municipal message to the federal government; and WHEREAS FCM s Annual Conference and Trade Show will take place from May 31 to June 3, 2018, during which time the Annual General Meeting will be held and followed by the election of FCM s Board of Directors; BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of the Regional District of Central Kootenay, British Columbia endorse Leah Main to stand for election on FCM s Board of Directors for the period starting in June 2018 and ending June 2019; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board assumes all costs associated with Leah Main attending FCM s Board of Directors meetings. 266/18 That the Board contribute up to $500 toward Director Leah Main's campaign for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Board of Directors, with funds to come from the General Administration service. 6

7 2.3.4 Director Toyota: Municipal Finance Authorities of BC Forum & AGM Director Binks: Columbia Basin Trust TABLED ITEMS Item was considered at this time to accommodate Berg Lehmann delegation Audit Financial Statements 267/18 The draft 2017 Audited Financial Statements, have been received. Chair Hamling welcomed Stefan Lehmann and Michelle Coates from Berg Lehmann Heather Smith, Manager of Finance, provided an overview of the 2017 audited financial statements and outlined the financial team s achievements. Stefan Lehmann thanked Heather Smith, Darryl Zol, Matthew Friesen and the finance team for their contribution in preparing the 2017 financial statements and a successful audit. Moved By: Director Jackman and seconded, That the Board approve the unqualified 2017 Audited Financial Statements as audited by Berg Lehmann. RECESS/ The meeting recessed at 10:10 a.m. and reconvened 10:25 a.m. RECONVENED TABLED ITEMS Item 3.0 was considered at this time. 3. MEMBERSHIP 3.1 Recreation Commission No. 6 The appointment to the Recreation Commission No. 6 dated February 13, 2018 from the Village of Silverton, has been received. Motion By: Director von Krogh and seconded, 268/18 That the Board appoint the following individual to the Recreation Commission No. 6 for a term to end December 31, 2018: Monique Wood (Silverton - Council Alternate) 4. CORRESPONDENCE 4.1 The letter dated March 1, 2018 from Wendy Booth, Union of BC Municipalities, inviting the RDCK to renew its membership. Moved By: Director Lunn and seconded, 269/18 That the Board approve the payment of $14, from the S100 General Administration to the Union of BC Municipalities for its 2018 membership. 7

8 4.2 The letter dated March 5, 2018 from Glen Sanders, Firewise Consulting, providing the opportunity to comment on the oversight, administration and provision of road rescue in the rural areas. STAFF DIRECTION: Direction to staff to respond to the letter from Firewise Consulting regarding road rescue within the RDCK. 4.3 The dated March 22, 2018 from Shannon Stubbs, House of Commons, requesting a letter of support regarding the increasing issues of rural crime. 5. COMMUNICATIONS FOR INFORMATION 5.1 The letter dated February 16, 2018 from Andy Shadrack requesting the Passenger Transportation Board reconsider the elimination of certain routes. 5.2 The letter dated March 6, 2018 from Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, UBCM and LGMA, providing an update of the Working Group on Responsible Conduct. 5.3 The letter dated March 8, 2018 from Janice Brown, Town of Spallumcheen, indicating the town will be sending a letter to the Province requesting a Human Trafficking Task Force. 5.4 The letter dated March 9, 2018 from Wendy Booth, Union of BC Municipalities, providing the provincial responses to the 2017 resolutions put forth by the RDCK Board. 270/18 That the Board send a letter to Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Health, and Ministry of Environment to discuss the unique issues our constituents face in operating their small water systems; and further, a copy of the letter be sent to Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. Moved By: Director Davidoff and seconded, 271/18 That the Board request a meeting with Michelle Mungall and Katrine Conroy (MLAs) to discuss Task Force for Watershed Management. Moved By: Director Jackman and seconded, 272/18 That the Board authorize staff to work with the RDCK Chair and the three Resource Recovery Committee Chairs to prepare a letter to the Recycle BC consultation process (deadline May 14, 2018) providing comments on the Recycle BC's Five Year Stewardship Plan. 5.5 The dated March 13, 2018 from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities informing the RDCK that the Rural Inter-City Transit Strategy resolution has been adopted as a Category A - Concurrence. 8

9 5.6 The letter dated March 14, 2018 from Nicole Read, City of Maple Ridge, providing options to make the transition to the Employer Health Tax cost neutral for municipalities. 5.7 The letter dated March 20, 2018 from Rebecca Bishop, Local Government Program Services, advising that the RDCK will receive funding for the Central Kootenay Regional EOC Upgrade & Training Initiative in the amount of $25, The letter dated March 21, 2018 from Rebecca Bishop, Local Government Program Services, advising that the RDCK will receive funding for the RDCK EOC Upgrade & Training Initiative in the amount of $24, The letter dated March 22, 2018 from Pat Keller, Columbia Basin Trust, advising that the RDCK received funding for the Canyon Lister Fire Information Billboards in the amount of $6, The letter dated March 22, 2018 from Pat Keller, Columbia Basin Trust, advising that the RDCK received funding for the LiDAR Climate Change Adaptation project in the amount $120, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 273/18 The Accounts Payable Summary for March, 2018 in the amount of $2,499,604 be approved. 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Balfour Water System Upgrade & Universal Metering The Board Report dated March 23, 2018 from Jeff Phillips, Project Manager, recommending the award of the Reservoir Watermain Connection portion for the Balfour Water System Upgrade and Universal Metering project, has been received. Moved By: Director Faust and seconded, 274/18 That the Board award the "Balfour Reservoir Watermain Connection" contract to "Kaslo Industrial" for a maximum amount of $158, plus applicable taxes and that the Board Chair and Secretary are authorized to sign the necessary documents; and further, that the funds for this contract are coming from service S255 Balfour Water Balfour Water System: Universal Metering The Board Report dated April 5, 2018 from Jeff Phillips, Project Manager, recommending the award of the Universal Metering for the Balfour Water System Upgrade and Universal Metering project, has been received. Moved By: Director Faust and seconded, 275/18 That the Board award the "The Community of Balfour Universal Metering Program" contract to "Corix Water Products Limited Partnership" for an amount of $529, plus applicable taxes and that the Board Chair and Secretary be authorized to sign the necessary documents; SUBJECT to confirmation that the 9

10 solution proposed is in compliance with all statutes and regulations; and further, that the funds for this contract are coming from service S255 Balfour Water. 7.2 FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Ymir Cemetery The Board Report dated February 20, 2018 from Randy Matheson, Research Analyst, providing the Board with options available for ownership and operation/maintenance of the Ymir Cemetery, has been received. Moved By: Director Cunningham and seconded, MOTION ONLY That the Board authorize staff to seek the transference of Trustee authority for the Ymir Cemetery by contacting the current trustees requesting their approval to have the authority transferred to the RDCK, and further, if approval is not forthcoming within 60 days that Consumer Protection BC be requested to exercise their authority under Section 38(2) of the Cremation, Interment and Funeral Services Act and appoint new trustees. Moved By: Director Davidoff and seconded, AMENDED MOTION That the forgoing motion, being: That the Board authorize staff to seek the transference of Trustee authority for the Ymir Cemetery by contacting the current trustees requesting their approval to have the authority transferred to the RDCK, and further, if approval is not forthcoming within 60 days that Consumer Protection BC be requested to exercise their authority under Section 38(2) of the Cremation, Interment and Funeral Services Act and appoint new trustees. Be amended to include at the end "subject to, seeking a legal opinion of the implications of transferring authority", thus reading: That the Board authorize staff to seek the transference of Trustee authority for the Ymir Cemetery by contacting the current trustees requesting their approval to have the authority transferred to the RDCK, and further, if approval is not forthcoming within 60 days that Consumer Protection BC be requested to exercise their authority under Section 38(2) of the Cremation, Interment and Funeral Services Act and appoint new trustees; subject to, seeking a legal opinion of the implications of transferring authority. Director Davidoff recorded opposed. Moved by: Director Cunningham and seconded, MAIN MOTION Defeated 276/18 That the Board authorize staff to seek the transference of Trustee authority for the Ymir Cemetery by contacting the current trustees requesting their approval to have the authority transferred to the RDCK, and further, if approval is not forthcoming within 60 days that Consumer Protection BC be requested to exercise their authority under Section 38(2) of the Cremation, Interment and Funeral Services Act and appoint new trustees. 10

11 Director Davidoff recorded opposed. Moved By: Director Cunningham and seconded, 277/18 That the Board authorize staff to prepare a local service establishment Bylaw for the Ymir Cemetary Operation and Maintenance using the Alternative Approval Process Financial Plan: Northshore Fire Service Moved By: Director Newell and seconded, 278/18 That the 2018 Financial Plan be amended to increase taxation in S134 Northshore Fire Service by $24,000 to $254,000 and reduce contribution from reserve by $24, For Information: RDCK Quarterly Report The Board Report dated April 9, 2018 from Mike Morrison, Corporate Officer, providing the Q Quarterly Report, has been received for information Slocan Valley Economic Development Initiative 279/18 That the board approve the RDCK entering into a Contribution Agreement with Columbia Basin Trust for the Slocan Valley Economic Development Initiative for the period May 29, 2020, and that the Chair and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the necessary documents For Information: Feasibility Study Service The Policy Feasibility Study Reserve Fund, has been received for information. 7.3 FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES Canyon-Lister Volunteer Fire Department: Purchase of New Type 3 Structure Protection Unit The Board Report dated April 3, 2018 from Andrew Bellerby, General Manager of Fire and Emergency Services, seeking Board approval to purchase a Structure Protection Unit for Canyon-Lister Volunteer Fire Department, has been received. Moved By: Director Binks and seconded, 280/18 That staff be directed to amend the 2018 financial Plan for service S130 Canyon Lister Volunteer Fire Department as follows: - record $174, additional revenue transferred from Emergency Programming Service; - add $70,000 Capital Expenditure for a type 3 Structure Protection Unit Trailer; and - add $104, contribution to reserve. 11

12 7.4 GRANTS Discretionary Moved By: Director Popoff and seconded, 281/18 Discretionary grants out of the funds available for the following Electoral Areas/Member Municipalities be approved as designated: AREA B Canyon Lister Fire Society $1,000 Creston Valley Public Art Connection Society $2,500 Lower Kootenay Band $1,000 Rick Clark Memorial Tournament $500 AREA C Rick Clark Memorial Tournament $500 AREA E Kootenay Lake Family Network $600 AREA H Perry Ridge Water Users Association $250 Slocan Valley Choir $600 Slocan River Streamkeepers $250 AREA I Castlegar Curling Club $250 Glade Community Hall $250 AREA J Castlegar Curling Club $500 SLOCAN The Corporation of the Village of Slocan $ Community Development 282/18 Community Development grants out of the funds available for the following Electoral Areas/Member Municipalities be approved as designated: AREA A Selkirk College $2,200 South Kootenay Lake Community Service Society $1,000 AREA B DUC Creston Chapter $1,000 AREA D JB Fletcher Restoration Society $1,200 Kaslo Logger Sports $500 Kaslo Mountain Biking Club $500 AREA E Kootenay Lake Family Network $600 12

13 Longbeach Water's Users Community $4, Nelson Blueliners Womens Hockey Team $500 Nelson and District Museum, Archives, Art Gallery and Historical Society $5,000 Area E - Advisory Planning Commission (RDCK-strategic plan) $10,000 Taghum Community Society $500 AREA F Taghum Community Society $800 AREA H New Denver Hospice Society $1,250 Slocan Lake Stewardship Society $800 AREA J Robson Fire Department $10,000 Robson Recreation Society $5, Stanley Humphries Secondary School $3, Area A Economic Development Moved By: Director Jackman and seconded, 283/18 That the Board approve the Area A - Economic Development Commission grant in the amount of $11,000 to the South Kootenay Lake Community Services Society Community Works The letter dated March 29, 2018 from Dave Lampron, Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation, requesting an extension for projects pertaining to the Connecting Canadians program, has been received. 284/18 That the Board approve the extension to March 31, 2019 for the Community Works Fund application for the Columbia Basin - Boundary Rural and Remote Broadband Connectivity project Columbia Basin Trust: Community Initiative Program and Affected Area Program The letter dated March 27, 2018 from Barb Dante, Selkirk Concert Society, requesting the RDCK Board to reconsider Selkirk Concert's 2018 CBT - Community Initiatives Program application, has been received. Motion by: Director Watson and seconded, 285/18 That the Board direct staff to respond to Barb Dante, Selkirk Concert Society advising her due to RDCK policy and program timelines the society s application will not be considered for 2018 CBT Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Program funding. 13

14 8. RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 286/18 That the Board take no further action to file a Notice on Title relating to land at 6045 Harrop- Procter Road, Electoral Area E, currently owned by Russel and Laura Kearnes, legally described as Parcel A (See I) Lot 1, Block 16, District Lot 222, Kootenay District, Plan 718A. 287/18 That staff be directed to send the files relating to land at Claybrick Road, Winlaw, Electoral Area H, legally described as Lot 2, District Lot 3816, Kootenay District, Plan 1075, except part included in Plan 21423, owned by Scott Burns to Interior Health Authority. 288/18 That the Board take no further action to file a Notice on Title relating to land at relating to land at 3802 Little Slocan South Road, Electoral Area H, currently owned by Mark Malcolm and Raffaella Bernar, legally described as Parcel B (see K10975) Lot 1, District Lot 6897, Kootenay District, Plan /18 That the Corporate Officer of the Regional District of Central Kootenay be directed to file a Notice with the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia, stating that a resolution has been made under Section 57 Community Charter by the Regional District Board relating to land at 2715 Shoreacres Road, Electoral Area I, legally described as Lot 6, District Lot 303, Kootenay District, Plan 5391, and further, if an active Building permit or Building application is in place, that it be cancelled; and finally, that information respecting the resolution may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Central Kootenay on normal working days during regular office hours. 290/18 That the Corporate Officer of the Regional District of Central Kootenay be directed to file a Notice with the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia, stating that a resolution has been made under Section 57 of the Community Charter by the Regional District Board relating to land at 2033 Pass Creek Road, Electoral Area I, legally described as Lot 35, District Lot 7244, Kootenay District, Plan 4784, and further, if an active Building permit or Building application is in place, that it be cancelled; and finally, that information respecting the resolution may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Central Kootenay on normal working days during regular office hours. 14

15 Regional District of Central Kootenay 291/18 That the Corporate Officer of the Regional District of Central Kootenay be directed to file a Notice with the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia, stating that a resolution has been made under Section 57 of the Community Charter by the Regional District Board relating to land at 1738 Arrow Lakes Drive, Electoral Area J, legally described as Lot A, District Lot 301A, Kootenay District, Plan 1994, and further, if an active Building permit or Building application is in place, that it be cancelled; and finally, that information respecting the resolution may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Central Kootenay on normal working days during regular office hours. 292/18 That the Regional District Board SUPPORT Agricultural Land Commission non-farm use application A1804C by Teresa and Russell Jackson for the property located at 635 Highway 21, Creston, BC and legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 526, Kootenay District, Plan (PID: ). 293/18 That the Board ISSUE Development Variance Permit V1802F for a shelter structure to Len Maida for the property at Site B Highway and legally described as Lot 84, District Lot 790, Plan NEP21799 (PID ) in order to vary: 1. The rear lot line setback from 1.5 m to 0.0 m; 2. The east interior lot line setback from 1.5 m to 1.22 m as measured from internal site boundaries; 3. The front lot line setback from 4.5 m to 0.91 m as measured from internal site boundaries. 294/18 That the Board ISSUE Development Variance Permit V1711J to Chris Holt for the property at 3287 Broadwater Road, Robson BC and legally described as Parcel B (Ref Plan 25764D), Block 28 District Lot 301A, Kootenay District, Plan 777 (PID ) to vary Section 600 of Regional District of Central Kootenay Zoning Bylaw No.1675, 2004 by varying the keeping of animal units and associated setback for a farm animal enclosure to as follows: 1. Where the keeping of farm animals are permitted on lots outside the AG1, AG2 and the AG3 zones: a. The following regulations shall be complied with: For the purposes of this Bylaw, Animal Units (A.U.) means equivalencies as indicated in the following table: Sheep A.U. Poultry A.U. ewe.14 chickens.015 yearling ewe.10 turkeys, raised

16 lamb ewe.07 turkeys, breeding stock.02 ram.14 geese.02 yearling ram.10 ducks.015 lamb ram.07 nursing lamb.05 Other A.U. feeder lamb.10 goats.14 breeding lamb.10 rabbit.025 Cattle A.U. cow & calf yr. old 1.00 yearling.67 calf.25 bull 1.00 mink.025 Horses A.U. horse 1.00 colts 1-2 years.50 colts, under 1 yr..25 Per Regional District of Central Kootenay Zoning Bylaw No. 1675, 2004 Division 7 - SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (R1) Permitted Uses: Keeping of Farm Animals Development Regulations, Subsection 4: The keeping of farm animals shall comply with the requirements of sections 613 except that under all circumstances swine shall not be kept on any lot. b. Where the keeping of farm animals are permitted, the following provisions are required to be complied with: i. On lots less than 0.4 hectares (1.0 acres), the total number of farm animals and poultry shall not exceed 0.5 animal units. For example, where a lot is smaller than 0.4 hectares (1 acre) in area, a maximum of 33 chickens could be kept (0.5 A.U. divided by A.U. per chicken = chickens). No roosters or swine will be permitted on lots less than 0.4 hectares (1.0 acres). ii. On lots greater than 0.4 hectares (1.0 acre), the total number of farm animals and poultry shall not exceed two animal units per hectare. For example, where a two hectare lot exists, 6 yearling cattle could be housed (.67 A.U. times 2 hectares times 2 A.U. per hectare = 5.97 yearlings). iii. No building, structure or enclosure used for the keeping of farm animals shall be located within 15.0 metres of an interior side lot line, and 5.0 metres from the rear lot line. iv. No drinking or feeding troughs or manure piles may be located within 15.0 metres of a lot line. 16

17 295/18 The Regional District of Central Kootenay Utility Rates, Fees, and Charges Bylaw No. 2579, 2018 is hereby read the FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD time, as amended. 296/18 That the Regional District of Central Kootenay Utility Rates, Fees, and Charges Bylaw No. 2579, 2018 is hereby ADOPTED and the Chair and Secretary are authorized to sign same. 297/18 That the Community Works Fund application submitted by the Balfour Recreation Commission for the Solar PV Systems Project in the total amount of $110,463 be approved and that funds be disbursed from Community Works Funds allocated to Electoral Area E. 298/18 That the Community Works Fund application submitted by the Balfour Seniors Association for the Solar PV System Project in the total amount of $27,954 be approved and that funds be disbursed from Community Works Funds allocated to Electoral Area E. 9. DIRECTORS' ITEMS/MOTIONS 9.1 Directors Faust and Newell: Taghum Boat Launch Moved By: Director Faust and seconded, 299/18 That the Board approve $15,000 from the S106 Feasibility Service Reserve be allocated to fund a public outreach and consultation process to select the location, funding source and governance model options for the Taghum Boat Launch, based on options presented by WSP Engineering; and further, the funding will be used to build a business case and commission a design for the boat launch at the selected location; subject to, the amount be repaid by S207 Recreation Lands and Parks Areas E and F (Blewett, Bonnington, Taghum). 9.2 Discussion: Municipal Officers Allowance Director Cunningham request a discussion regarding cancellation of the Municipal Officers Allowance in 2019 and the potential impact it will have. Staff will prepare options for the Board regarding cancellation of the Municipal Officers Allowance in Director Davidoff: Rural Development Institute - Plan B The Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute (RDI) presentation regarding RDI Proposed Operations, has been received. Moved By: Director Davidoff and seconded, 17

18 300/18 That the resolution 04/18 being: That the Board approve the funding of the Rural Development Institute (RDI) Regional Research Project in the amount of $40,000 over two years ($20,000/yr) from S100 General Administration, SUBJECT to the approval of the RDI s application to the BC Rural Dividend Grant of $500,000 and similar $40,000 funding commitments from the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and Regional District of East Kootenay, in return for: - $60,000 in direct research support (as defined by the RDCK's research agenda); - a 4 month co op student/rural development intern; - $20,000 in pilot project seed funding and related proposal development support (eg. if another BC Rural Dividend call is announced this could translate into 2 x $100,000 pilot projects); - targeted training (e.g. local government management training linked to Capilano University curriculum, economic development training, strategic doing training); and - input on $50,000 worth of regional scale research. be amended to read: That the Board approve the funding of the Rural Development Institute (RDI) Regional Research Project in the amount of $40,000 over two years ($20,000/yr) from S100 General Administration, SUBJECT to similar $40,000 funding commitments from the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and Regional District of East Kootenay, in return for $60,000 in direct research support (as defined by the RDCK's research agenda). 10. PUBLIC TIME The Chair will call for questions from the public and members of the media at 11:45 a.m. RECESS/ The meeting recessed at 11:45 a.m. and reconvened 11:57 a.m. RECONVENED 11. IN CAMERA 11.1 RESOLUTION - MEETING CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC 301/18 In the opinion of the Board - and in accordance with Section 90 of the Community Charter - the public interest so requires that persons other than DIRECTORS, ALTERNATE DIRECTORS, DELEGATIONS AND STAFF be excluded from the meeting; AND FURTHER, in accordance with Section 90 of the Community Charter, the meeting is to be closed on the bases identified in the following subsections: 90 (1) A part of a council meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following: (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality; 11.2 RESOLUTION - RECESS OF OPEN MEETING Moved By: Director Chernoff and seconded, 302/18 The Open Meeting be recessed at 12:00 p.m. in order to conduct the In Camera Board meeting and reconvened at 12:50 p.m. 18

19 12. MATTERS ARISING FROM IN CAMERA MEETING Moved By: Director Jackman and seconded, 303/18 That the overpayment to the Central Kootenay Garbage Club from Service S188 for the IC23/18 outstanding adjustments from 2016 and 2017 in the total amount of $4, be forgiven and the contract period proceed with the adjusted 2018 contract price of $71, with subsequent annual adjustments applied as per the contract. 13. ADJOURNMENT Moved By: Director Lunn and seconded, 304/18 That the meeting adjourn at 12:55 p.m. Originally signed by: Karen Hamling, Board Chair Originally signed by: Judy Madelung, Secretary 19