THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT. Thursday, February 10, 2005

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1 THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT Thursday, MINUTES of a Meeting of the Board of Directors of the THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT held in the Board Room, Fourth Floor, 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, B.C. on Thursday,, commencing at 1:15 p.m. PRESENT: Chair S.P. Quinn Director M.A. Anderson Director P.A.J. Ranta Director H. Danyluk Director R. Stanke Director M. Rothenburger Director J. De Cicco Director P.G. Milobar Director J.H. O Fee Director P. Sharp (Alternate) Director C. O Connor Director D. Laird Director A.G. Walker Director S. Watson Director B. Tait Director R. H. Elliott Director J. Taylor Director J. Post Director M.C. Rose Director W.T.A. Kershaw Director F. Sawada Electoral Area B Village of Ashcroft Village of Cache Creek Village of Chase Village of Clinton City of Kamloops City of Kamloops City of Kamloops City of Kamloops City of Kamloops Village of Lytton City of Merritt Electoral Area A Electoral Area E Electoral Area I Electoral Area J Electoral Area L Electoral Area M Electoral Area N Electoral Area O Electoral Area P Mr. J.E. Smith, Chief Administrative Officer Mr. J.R. McBride, Clerk/Director of Community Services Mr. S. Gill, Director of Finance Mr. G. Toma, Director of Development Services Mr. S. Mason, Manager of Utility Services Mr. D. May, Manager of Environmental Health Services Mr. R. Popoff, Manager of Building Services Ms. B Jackson, Planner Ms. L. Cornwell, Administrative Assistant/Deputy Clerk PRESS: A. Iacobucci CHNL Radio C. Fortems Kamloops Daily News

2 Page 2 OTHERS: No other interested persons The Chair introduced the new Manager of Building Services, Mr. Ron Popoff, to the Board of Directors. 1. MINUTES: (a) Regular Meeting of January 27, 2005 Moved by Director Rose Seconded by Director De Cicco That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 27, 2005 be adopted as circulated. (b) Public Hearing of January 27, 2005 Moved by Director Elliott Seconded by Director Sawada That the Minutes of the Public Hearing of January 27, 2005 be adopted as circulated. 2. BYLAWS (From Public Hearings): None. 3. DELEGATIONS: (a) Denny Blair Bannatyne & Madelyn Marie Bannatyne 6757 Ashcroft Road, near Walhachin Electoral Area I (Blue Sky Country) The delegation did not appear.

3 Page 3 (b) Robert Peter Telep & Donna Faye Telep Face Lake Electoral Area J (Copper Desert Country) The delegation did not appear. (c) David James Black 1112 Vista Point Road, near Barriere Electoral Area O The delegation did not appear. (d) BC Ltd. (Inc. No ) 851 Old North Thompson Highway, Blackpool Electoral Area A (Wells Gray Country) The delegation did not appear. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (a) Building Bylaw Infraction Denny Blair Bannatyne & Madelyn Marie Bannatyne 6757 Ashcroft Road, near Walhachin Electoral Area I (Blue Sky Country) Report from Director of Development Services dated January 12, Moved by Director Watson Seconded by Director Rose That a Notice be filed in the Land Title Office against the Title of Lot 40, Section 10, Township 21, Range 22, W6M, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan 862, Except Plans H674 and KAP61870 currently in the name of Denny Blair Bannatyne and Madelyn Marie Bannatyne. CARRIED Opposed: Director Elliott (b) Building Bylaw Infraction Robert Peter Telep & Donna Faye Telep Face Lake Electoral Area J (Copper Desert Country) Report from Director of Development Services dated January 19, 2005.

4 Page 4 Moved by Director Sawada Seconded by Director Anderson That a Notice be filed in the Land Title Office against the Title of District Lot 5874, Kamloops Division Yale District currently in the name of Robert Telep and Donna Faye Telep. CARRIED Opposed: Director Elliott (c) Building Bylaw Infraction David James Black 1112 Vista Point Road, near Barriere Electoral Area O Report from Director of Development Services dated January 21, Moved by Director Kershaw Seconded by Director Sawada That a Notice be filed in the Land Title Office against the Title of Lot 12, District Lot 1571, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan currently in the name of David James Black. CARRIED Opposed: Director Elliott (d) Building Bylaw Infraction BC Ltd. (Inc. No ) 851 Old North Thompson Highway, Blackpool Electoral Area A (Wells Gray Country) Report from Director of Development Services dated January 21, Moved by Director Walker Seconded by Director Anderson That a Notice be filed in the Land Title Office against the Title of Parcel A of District Lot 4457, Kamloops Division Yale District currently in the name of BC Ltd. (Inc. No ). CARRIED Opposed: Director Elliott Staff was directed to include the topic of building bylaw infractions on the spring 2005 Workshop agenda for discussion.

5 Page 5 5. BYLAWS (Other than Development Application Bylaws for 1st Reading): (a) Remuneration Bylaw No. 2040, 2005 (3 readings & adoption) Report from Clerk/Director of Community Services dated February 2, Moved by Director Walker Seconded by Director Taylor That Board of Directors Remuneration Bylaw No. 2040, 2005 be read a first time by title only. Director Sharp entered the meeting. Moved by Director Sawada Seconded by Director Taylor That section 5.2 of Remuneration Bylaw No. 2040, 2005 be amended by adding the words and four additional seminars annually after the word Conventions. DEFEATED Moved by Director Elliott Seconded by Director Sawada That Board of Directors Remuneration Bylaw No. 2040, 2005 be read a second and third time by title only. Moved by Director Kershaw Seconded by Director Stanke That Board of Directors Remuneration Bylaw No. 2040, 2005 be reconsidered and adopted. Staff was directed to place the matter of remuneration of the Vice-Chair should the Chair position be vacant as a topic of discussion at the spring 2005 Board of Directors Workshop. PRESENTATION: The Chair presented Alternate Director Sharp with a gift and plaque in recognition of his 5 years of service as a TNRD Director and 2 years of service as Chair of the Thompson Regional Hospital District.

6 Page 6 6. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS: (a) Zoning Amendment Bylaw No (1 st reading) RZ-P-82 / Applicant Shuswap Beach Estates Ltd. Adams Lake, BC / AF-1 (Agricultural/Forestry) & SH-1 (Small Holding) to LR-1 (Lakeshore Residential Single Family) Report from Director of Development Services dated February 2, Moved by Director Tait Seconded by Director Sawada That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No be introduced and read a first time by title only. Moved by Director Ranta Seconded by Director Elliott That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No be taken to public hearing in conjunction with a regular Board of Directors meeting subject to confirmation of registration of the Fisheries and Oceans Canada vegetation retention covenant. 7. CORRESPONDENCE: (a) Action Requested: 1. BC Hydro January 26, 2005 Re: BC Hydro Integrated Electricity Plan Regional Workshop The Chair reported that he will be available to attend the BC Hydro Workshop, and will provide a report to the Board of Directors after attending same. 2. Lillooet Spirit of BC Community Committee January 28, 2005 Re: Request for Sponsorship of Raise the Spirit of BC Opportunities Forum Moved by Director Elliott Seconded by Director Ranta That the correspondence be receive for information.

7 Page to Director De Cicco from Loreto Bauer January 27, 2005 Re: Royal Inland Hospital Emergency Department Service Moved by Director De Cicco Seconded by Director Walker That a letter be forwarded to local MLA s advising of the Bauers concerns and asking for their investigation of the matter. (b) Information Only: 1. Minister of Sustainable Resource Management January 27, 2005 Re: Thank you for support of Valemount to Blue River SRMP 2. Union of British Columbia Municipalities January 26, 2005 Re: Canadian Environmental Protection Act Wastewater Management 3. The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships - January 25, 2005 Re: Survey The People Speak on P3 4. Federation of Canadian Municipalities February 1, 2005 Re: Government Takes Major Step Toward New Deal Moved by Director O Fee Seconded by Director Kershaw That the correspondence be received for information. 8. NEW BUSINESS - DIRECTORS (a) Erosion of Riverbanks on the South Thompson River Director Taylor circulated photographs showing erosion of riverbanks over a one kilometer area on the South Thompson River and commented that erosion may be due to boats traveling at high speeds too close to the shore, affecting the water quality downstream and destroying spawning beds.

8 Page 8 Moved by Director Taylor Seconded by Director Walker That staff investigate erosion of riverbanks on the South Thompson River and provide a report to the Board of Directors. (b) Committee Appointments Avola Community Parks and Cemeteries Committee The Chair made the following appointments to the Avola Community Parks and Cemeteries Committee: Ben Paquette, for a term ending December 31, 2005 Carol Price and Shelly Tobin for terms ending December 31, 2006 Blue River Community Parks and Cemeteries Committee The Chair re-appointed Margaret Ballash and John Beaton to the Blue River Community Parks and Cemeteries Committee for terms ending December 31, (c) Minister of Sustainable Resource Management Visit to TNRD The Chair reported that The Honourable George Abbott, Minister of Sustainable Resource Management, will be attending the Board of Directors regular meeting on February 24, (d) District of Salmon Arm Meeting re Trans-Canada Highway Expansion Moved by Director Walker Seconded by Director Sawada That Electoral Area Directors attending the Trans-Canada Highway meeting on February 16, 2005, on invitation from the District of Salmon Arm, be entitled to payment of indemnity and reimbursement of expenses pursuant to Section 9.1 (a) and (b) of Remuneration Bylaw No Moved by Director Kershaw Seconded by Director Elliott That the main motion be amended by removing the words payment of indemnity and and and (b). Question on the main motion as amended.

9 Page 9 (e) Community Parks Service Staff was directed to provide a report to the Board of Directors regarding the process for Electoral Areas E, I, J, L, M, N, and P to participate in the TNRD Community Parks service. (f) Softwood Lumber Dispute Moved by Director O Connor Seconded by Director Elliott That a letter be forwarded to the The Honourable James Peterson, Minister of International Trade with a copy to MP Betty Hinton supporting his actions with regard to the softwood lumber dispute and encouraging retaliatory action to the end; and further requesting the Minister consider implementing an export tax on a resource such as natural gas. Moved by Director Elliott Second by Director Rose That the main motion be amended by removing the words and further requesting the Minister consider implementing an export tax on a resource such as natural gas. Question on the main motion as amended. CARRIED CARRIED 9. REPORTS and/or INQUIRIES: (a) Internal Committees: 1. Audit Committee Director G. Danyluk (Chair), Director J.H. O Fee, Director D.B. Tait Director Danyluk reported that the Audit Committee met the morning of with the TNRD auditors. The auditors provided a synopsis of the duties and role of the Committee, and the TNRD audit will commence on February 14. Minutes of the meeting will be on the next regular Board of Directors agenda for review. Director O Fee advised that Directors having any concerns or comments regarding TNRD operations can bring the matter to the attention of Committee members.

10 Page Civic Building Maintenance Committee Director M.G. Rothenburger, Director P. Milobar, Director C. O Connor, Director F. Sawada Director Rothenburger had no report. 3. Civic Building Statue Committee Director G. Danyluk (Chair), Director M.G. Rothenburger Director Danyluk had no report. 4. Economic Development and Tourism Committee Director E. Brown, Director G. Danyluk, Director R.H. Elliott, Director W.T.A. Kershaw, Director P.A.J. Ranta, Director M.G. Rothenburger The Chief Administrative Officer reported that staff is in the process of compiling information previously requested by the Committee. Director Elliott advised that there are some issues she wishes to bring forward to the Committee and asked that a meeting be arranged as soon as possible. 5. Emergency Management Committee Director R.H. Elliott (Chair), Director S. Watson (Vice-Chair), Director P.A.J. Ranta Director Elliott reported that the Committee met on February 8, 2005 and discussed policy and reviewed the annual report, which will be provided to the Board of Directors at a future date. Director Elliott, Director Watson and the Manager of Emergency Services recently attended a very worthwhile evacuation seminar in Cache Creek provided by the Justice Institute of BC. 6. Film Commission Director E. Brown (Chair), Director M.G. Rothenburger (Vice-Chair), Director R. Stanke Director Rothenburger reported that the Executive Director of Film is touring the region with U.S.A. clients scouting locations for a film about a couple traveling around the desert in an RV. Another project may be interested in filming in the Merritt/Spences Bridge areas in May, and the Wrong Element plans to film in April and May for 3 weeks. The provincial government raised the film tax credits from 11% to 18%, and indigenous film industry tax credits from 20% to 30% to match Ontario s film tax credits, both rates to be effective to March 31, The Film Commission will meet again on February 16, Invasive Plant Committee Director M.C. Rose (Chair), Director J. Post (Alternate) Director Rose had no report.

11 Page Policy Review Committee Director G. Danyluk, Director J. De Cicco, Director R.H. Elliott, Director S. Watson Director Watson had no report. 9. Regional Parks Committee Director M.G. Rothenburger, Director M.C. Rose, Director F. Sawada, Director R. Stanke, Director W.T.A. Kershaw Director Rothenburger had no report. 10. Solid Waste Management Plan Review Committee Director D. Laird (Chair), Director M.H. Anderson, Director D.B. Tait, Director J. Taylor, Director A.G. Walker, Director P.A. Wallace Director Laird reported that the Committee will meet on February 16, Thompson Regional Hospital District- S.P. Quinn (Acting Chair) The Chair had no report. 12. Wildfire Recovery Taskforce Director P.A.J. Ranta (Chair), Director W.T.A. Kershaw, Director J.H. O Fee, Director M.G. Rothenburger, Director F. Sawada, Director J. Taylor Director Ranta had no report. (b) External Committees: 1. Environmental Performance Advisory Committee Director F. Sawada Director Sawada reported that he attended a meeting of the Committee on February 8, 2005 at which the following topics were considered: Air Quality Plan The Air Shed Committee supports the preparation of a plan that is integrated with other City Plans. Point sources of emissions appear to be regulated by the province, while non-point sources of emissions appear to be unregulated. Indoor pollution (carbon monoxide and particulate matter) created by woodstoves is a significant hazard for residents and can be as bad for the lungs as smoking. The city should look at educating the public about the health hazard of woodstoves by providing information to the public and at retail stores.

12 Page 12 Thompson Watershed Management Plan Urban Systems and the Cattlemen s Association did not receive the $75,000 grant for watershed planning. Therefore the City and Urban Systems will scale back their plan to meet the requirements of the $50,000 grant from the Drought Relief Fund. Nexterra Wood Waste Gasification Pilot Project City Council recommended approval of the Nexterra emissions application for the wood waste gasification pilot project research facility. Integrated Pest Management Plan The Integrated Pest Management Plan will be reviewed and updated to include a cost-benefit analysis framework. Dave Hilton may do a presentation to the TNRD Invasive Weed Control Committee meeting. West Nile Virus In California the West Nile Virus (WNV) mosquito appears to concentrate and move northward in the low valley bottoms. IHA will continue monitoring at stations in valley bottoms in Osoyoos, Penticton and Ashcroft. IHA may have approximately $1 per person available for WNV control this season, to be distributed through the UBCM. New Provincial Sewerage Regulation There will be a training program offered on February for sewerage system contractors wanting to get the Certified Practitioners certificate before the new Sewerage Regulation comes into effect May 31, Fraser Basin Council Director J. Post, Director A.G. Walker (Alternate) Director Post circulated his written report dated. 3. Municipal Finance Authority Director P.A.J. Ranta, Director A.G. Walker (Alternate) Director Ranta reported that the Municipal Finance Authority recently held a syndicate review with 10 banking organizations. RBC Dominion Securities has had staff changes at the top and therefore there is opportunity for other banks to lead debenture issues for the Municipal Finance Authority. Staff s perspective of those deliberations will be heard on February 14. The Municipal Finance Authority s Financial Forum will be held on March 23 rd, 2005 and the focus this year is on the history of the Municipal Finance Authority, the economic outlook and attracting qualified staff to rural areas.

13 Page Municipal Insurance Association Director G. Danyluk, Director J. Taylor (Alternate) Director Danyluk had no report. 5. Okanagan Mainline Municipal Association Director P.A. Wallace, Director R.H. Elliott Director Elliott reported that the OMMA Executive Committee will be meeting next week in Ashcroft, BC. 6. Yellowhead Highway Association Director W.T.A. Kershaw Director Kershaw had no report. (c) Other Reports: 1. Development Services Department Annual Report 2004 Report from Director of Development Services dated February 1, Moved by Director Tait Seconded by Director Danyluk That the report be received for information. 2. Mosquito Control Contract January 28, 2005 Report from Manager of Environmental Health Services dated January 28, Moved by Director Rose Seconded by Director Stanke That the Board of Directors accept the proposal entitled BWP Consulting Response to Thompson-Nicola Regional District Mosquito Control Program Request For Proposals, dated January 12, 2005, to conduct the Thompson- Nicola Regional District Mosquito Nuisance Control Program from April 1, 2005 to December 31, 2010, in accordance with their written proposal and Thompson-Nicola Regional District contract documents, with annual payments not to exceed the budget figure set by the Board of Directors.

14 Page Environmental Levies Disposition of Revenues Report from Admin. Assistant/Deputy Clerk dated February 2, Moved by Director Walker Seconded by Director Sawada That a letter be forwarded to the Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection supporting the UBCM Environment Committee s request that the $6.3 million in revenue not used in the administration of provincial environmental programs be distributed directly to local governments to assist them in administering local solid waste management plans. Moved by Director Elliott Seconded by Director Walker That a letter be forwarded to the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection with a copy to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Environment Committee requesting that a portion of revenues from the Sustainable Environmental Fund be provided to the TNRD for costs associated with completion of the TNRD s Regional Solid Waste Management Plan review. 4. Building Department Statistics Report January 2005 Report from Director of Development Services dated February 8, Moved by Director Danyluk Seconded by Director Walker That the report be received for information. 10. COMMITTEE MINUTES AND/OR RECOMMENDATIONS: None. 11. IN-CAMERA: None.

15 Page ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Director O Fee Seconded by Director Milobar That the meeting adjourn at 2:40 p.m. Certified Correct: Clerk Chair