THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT. Thursday, September 21, 2006

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1 THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT 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, commencing at 1:40 p.m. PRESENT: Chair S.P. Quinn Director M.A. Anderson Director P.A.J. Ranta Director H. Danyluk Director R. Stanke Director T. Lake Director J. De Cicco Director P.G. Milobar Director J.H. O Fee Director P.A. Wallace Director E. Brown 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 H.S. Graham Director J.F. Lapin Director B. Altenhofen (Alternate) 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 District of Logan Lake 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. G. Toma, Chief Administrative Officer Mr. J.R. McBride, Clerk/Director of Community Services Mr. S. Gill, Director of Finance Mr. P. Hughes, Director of Environmental Services Mr. A. Swetlishoff, Director of Development Services Mr. T.L. Kress, Manager of Emergency Services Ms. V. Weller, Executive Director of Film Ms. B. Smith, Planning Technician Ms. L. Cornwell, Deputy Clerk PRESS: A. Iacobucci CHNL Radio C. Fortems Kamloops Daily News

2 September 21, 2006 Page 2 OTHERS: Six interested persons 1. MINUTES: (a) Regular Meeting of September 7, 2006 Moved by Director Brown Seconded by Director Tait That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 7, 2006 be adopted as circulated. (b) Public Hearing of September 7, 2006 Moved by Director Elliott Seconded by Director Milobar That the Minutes of the Public Hearing of September 7, 2006 be adopted as circulated. 2. BYLAWS (From Public Hearings): (a) Zoning Amendment Bylaw No (2 nd and 3 rd readings) Rezoning Application No. RZ-P-94 Lot 21, District Lot 6443, Plan KAS2618, KDYD / 4253 Bella Vista Drive Sun Peaks, BC / Brent Ellingson (Canaan Holdings Inc.) Report from Director of Development Services dated September 13, On question, the Chief Administrative Officer reported that the application meets all requirements including height restrictions except for the gross floor area requirement of 365 metres. To remedy the matter, the applicant would have to install a false floor to return the space to a crawlspace or fill in the extra space. The TNRD enforces bylaws on a complaint basis only, so no enforcement or inspections would take place unless complaints about the subject property were received.

3 Page 3 Moved by Director Ranta Seconded by Director Elliott That Rezoning Application No. RZ-P-94 be rejected; and further first reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No be rescinded. CARRIED (b) Zoning Amendment Bylaw No (2 nd and 3 rd readings) Rezoning Application No. RZ-J-27 Lot 7, Section 34, Township 20, Range 20, W6M, KDYD, Plan KAP70224 / Trans Canada Highway Cherry Creek, BC / Kamlands Holdings Ltd. (Urban Systems) Report from Director of Development Services dated September 11, Moved by Director Elliott Seconded by Director Tait That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No be read a second time by title only. Moved by Director Elliott Seconded by Director Tait That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No be read a third time by title only. 3. DELEGATIONS: (a) Nicola Watershed Community Round Table John Anderson and Elizabeth Salomon-de-Friedberg Re: Nicola Water Use Management Plan The delegation reported that the Nicola Water Use Management Plan is a four phase progress consisting of plan initiation (completed), plan development (underway), plan evaluation and approval, and plan implementation. As part of plan development, the group is introducing a pilot project on Guichon Creek for release of water from Mamit Lake. During the next six months, information will be gathered, the group will discussion governance, completion of the Nicola Dam, and working towards increasing the water release capacity from Nicola Lake. The group wishes to discuss governance models with the TNRD including administration, regulation and taxation.

4 Page 4 The delegation questioned how the Nicola Water Use Management Plan group can participate as a recognized body in having the TNRD review future projects that are proposing to use large quantities of water and have groundwater implications. On question, the delegation indicated that: - They will contact the Tunkwa Stock Association and any other organizations that may be impacted by the Guichon Creek project; - An education group is in place to advise the public of the Plan and the importance and careful use of water; - There has been good participation from First nations, in particular, the Nicola Tribal Association. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (a) UBCM August 15, 2006 Re: Business Case Proposal for Full Time Funded Coordinator for BC Municipal Safety Association (Respond by September 30, 2006) Deferred from August 17, 2006 meeting. Moved by Director Ranta Seconded by Director Lake That a letter be forwarded to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities advising the Board of Directors supports the initiative for a full-time funded Coordinator for the BC Municipal Safety Association. (b) Nicola Water Use Management Plan Moved by Director Walker Seconded by Director Wallace That a letter be forwarded to the Nicola Watershed Community Round Table in support of the Nicola Water Use Management Plan; and further, requesting that any additional information or reports on progress with regard to the Plan be forwarded to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District s Development Services Department.

5 Page 5 5. BYLAWS (Other than Development Application Bylaws for 1st Reading): (a) Blackpool Fire Department Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 2113, 2006 (3 readings and adoption) Report from Clerk/Director of Community Services dated September 19, Moved by Director Walker Seconded by Director Tait That Blackpool Fire Department Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 2113, 2006 be read a first time by title only and carried through to third reading. Moved by Director Walker Seconded by Director Taylor That Blackpool Fire Department Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 2113, 2006 be read a reconsidered and adopted. Moved by Director Walker Seconded by Director Brown That an exception be made to the Board of Directors Goods and Services Purchasing Policy to allow for the immediate purchase of breathing apparatus for the Blackpool Fire Department. (b) Community Parks Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 2114, 2006 (3 readings and adoption) Report from Clerk/Director of Community Services dated September 19, Moved by Director Elliott Seconded by Director Brown That Community Parks Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 2114, 2006 be read a first time by title only and carried through to third reading.

6 Page 6 Moved by Director O Connor Seconded by Director Elliott That Community Parks Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 2114, 2006 be reconsidered and adopted. 6. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS: None. 7. CORRESPONDENCE: Moved by Director Anderson Seconded by Director Ranta That the correspondence on the regular and extra agendas for the September 21, 2006 Board of Directors be received for information. (a) Action Requested: 1. Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon August 29, 2006 Re: Resolution at UBCM Convention to make BC 100% Smoke-Free with No Provision for Designated Smoking Rooms Discussion occurred with regard to the matter of making BC 100% Smoke-Free being a provincial government responsibility, and the provincial government would have to enact the necessary legislation. 2. Charlie Wyse, MLA Cariboo-South September 5, 2006 Re: Lack of Support for Paramedic Services in Rural and Remote Communities Discussion occurred with regard to paramedics having to pay their own costs for paramedic training courses, being paid $2.00/hr standby wage and the shortage of paramedics due to these and other issues. Director Stanke reported he has requested a meeting with the Minister of Health at the 2006 UBCM Convention regarding this issue.

7 Page 7 Moved by Director Stanke Seconded by Director Ranta That a letter be forwarded to the Minister of Health with copies to MLA Charlie Wyse and all other local MLA s with regard to the lack of support for paramedic services in rural and remote communities. 3. BC Hydro September 8, 2006 Re: Opportunity to Meet at the UBCM Convention The Chair reported that a meeting has been requested with BC Hydro at the 2006 UBCM Convention to discuss issues surrounding power outages from the area between Kamloops to McBride. 4. Federation of Canadian Municipalities September 11, 2006 Re: FCM Submission Calls for Long-Term Federal Plan to Fix Municipal Infrastructure Moved by Director Ranta Seconded by Director Lake That a letter be forwarded to MP s in the TNRD supporting the FCM s submission regarding calls for a long-term federal plan to fix municipal infrastructure. 5. Betty Hinton, MP Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo September 19, 2006 Re: Pine Beetle Project Proposals Application Deadline September 25, 2006 Moved by Director Walker Seconded by Director Lapin That the Thompson-Nicola Regional District submit a Mountain Pine Beetle funding application to Betty Hinton, MP for the preparation and implementation of Community Wildfire Protection Plans in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District for communities identified as having high to extreme fire hazard ratings as a result of the Mountain Pine Beetle, with copies to all other MP s in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.

8 Page 8 6. Marg Spina, Executive Director, Kamloops Food Bank September 18, 2006 Re: Support the Application for Community Food Link Moved by Director Tait Seconded by Director Elliott That the Board of Directors supports the application by the Kamloops Food Bank for their Community Food Link program from the UBCM Community Health Promotion Fund. 7. Geoff Plant, Special Advisor, Ministry of Advanced Education September 15, 2006 Re: Future of Post-Secondary Education in BC UBCM Meeting Director Ranta encouraged the City of Kamloops, with representatives from the region to encourage the expansion of Thompson River University education programs for the benefit of the region. (b) Information Only: 1. School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen August 22, 2006 Re: Amended Trustee Election By-Law 2. Tony Clement Minister of Health For The Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario August 29, 2006 Re: Shortage of Doctors 3. Sharon Shepherd, Mayor City of Kelowna September 1, 2006 Re: Building Sustainable Communities 4. Mark McKee Mayor City of Revelstoke September 8, 2006 Re: Resolution to Urge Federal Government to Reverse Its Decision To Cancel the Energuide Program 5. Kevin Falcon Ministry of Transportation September 6, 2006 Re: Invasive Plant Control Director Post advised that he has requested a meeting with the Minister of Transportation regarding the Ministry s treatment of noxious weeds in the TNRD. Discussion occurred with regard to obtaining information about treatment of noxious weeds on highway and corporate/industrial right-of-ways including what areas have been treated, what the treatment consisted of, the outcome of treatments, whether or not there are areas that no longer require treatment of if noxious weeds have expanded, and the

9 Page 9 RECESS: Ministry of Transportation s current budget for treatment of noxious weeds along highway right-of-ways. Moved by Director Lake Seconded by Director Wallace That representatives from the Southern Interior Weed Management Committee be invited as a delegation to a Board of Directors meeting to provide an update on their activities, and further that the Ministry of Transportation be asked to provide more details with respect to the budget treatment used, right-of-way treated locations in the TNRD, and information as to the spread of noxious weeds and invasive plants. 6. City of Port Moody September 14, 2006 Re: Energuide Program 7. City of Revelstoke September 8, 2006 Re: Letter of Support regarding Energuide Program 8. Kevin Richter, Ministry of Transportation September 13, 2006 Re: Posted Speed Limit Along Highway 97 by 70 Mile House 9. Marney K. James, Ministry of Agriculture and Lands September 8, 2006 Re: Negative Impact of Noxious and Invasive Plants The meeting recessed at 2:55 p.m. and reconvened at 3:10 p.m. 8. NEW BUSINESS - DIRECTORS (a) Sri Lanka Director Lake reported that the City of Kamloops has obtained a $50, grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to purchase equipment for the community of Tangalle in Sri Lanka. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities has a $2.5 million dollar fund available for projects in Tangalle and the City of Kamloops is the only local government in Canada that has accessed this funding to date. Director Lake commented that TNRD Planner Ms. Barb Jackson is on the Committee, and suggested that the TNRD apply for additional funding for projects in Tangalle. No funding would be required from the TNRD.

10 Page 10 Moved by Director Lake Seconded by Director Wallace That Judge Shupe and other representatives of the City of Kamloops Committee be invited as a delegation to the October 5, 2006 Board of Directors meeting to make a presentation regarding the program in Sri Lanka, and further that staff prepare an application for funding. (b) Fraser Basin Council Conference Moved by Director Walker Seconded by Director Post That Director Taylor be entitled to payment of indemnity and reimbursement of expenses pursuant to Section 9.1 (a) and (b) of Remuneration Bylaw No for attendance at the Fraser Basin Sustainability Conference from November 16 to 17, 2006 in Vancouver, BC. (c) Controlled Substance Property Bylaw Resolution to UBCM Moved by Director Walker Seconded by Director Wallace That the following resolution be brought to the floor at the 2006 UBCM Convention: WHEREAS it is in the public interest to ensure the safety of buildings after they have been used for the growing or production of controlled substances; AND WHEREAS Regional Districts do not have the same legislative authority as municipalities to enact controlled substance property bylaws (grow-op) within their jurisdictions, even though Regional Districts experience many of the same issues as municipalities in dealing with properties that have been used for the growing or production of controlled substances; AND WHEREAS the Thompson-Nicola Regional District believes that regional districts should posses the same legislative authority as municipalities to adopt a controlled substance property bylaw within their respective electoral areas, for the purposes of protecting the health and welfare of citizens to take any necessary remedial works that may be required to improve impacted structures, and to provide access for police, fire departments, and regional districts; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Union of British Columbia Municipalities lobby the Provincial Government to permit Regional Districts to adopt controlled substance property bylaws.

11 Page REPORTS and/or INQUIRIES: (a) Internal Committees: 1. Audit Committee Director J.H. O Fee, Director P.A.J. Ranta, Director D.B. Tait Director O Fee reported that Audit Committee recently met to discuss issuing the Request for Proposal for auditing services for the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, the Thompson Regional Hospital District, and the Thompson-Nicola Regional Hospital District for the fiscal years It is anticipated there will be limited invitations to provide proposals, and a report will be provided to the Board of Directors regarding the results of the Request for Proposals process. 2. Civic Building Maintenance Committee Director J. De Cicco (Chair), Director T. Lake, Director C. O Connor, Director D.B. Tait Director De Cicco reported there was no meeting. 3. Economic Development and Tourism Committee Chair S.P Quinn, Director E. Brown, Director G. Danyluk, Director R.H. Elliott, Director D. Laird, Director T. Lake Director A. G. Walker The Chair reported there was no meeting. 4. Emergency Management Committee Director R.H. Elliott (Chair), Director R. Stanke (Vice-Chair), Director G. Fraser Director Elliott reported that the Manager of Emergency Services will be posting a monthly Emergency Management Services report on the TNRD s website. On question, the Chief Administrative Officer reported that all new staff will be integrated into Emergency Management positions and receive any necessary training required. 5. Film Commission Director M.H. Anderson (Chair), Director T. Lake (Vice-Chair), Director R. Stanke Director Anderson reported that the US feature film Shooter wrapped filming. Economic impact is estimated at more than $350,000. The production rented rooms in 23 motels and hotels plus several bed & breakfasts, rented more than 30 vehicles from Budget Car & Truck rental, hired more than 150 local actors and crew, and utilized services throughout the region mostly in Lytton, Spences Bridge, Merritt, Logan Lake, Kamloops, Ashcroft, Cache Creek and Clinton. Economic impact is estimated at more than $350,000 in production dollars and this does include spending of cast and crew per diems, and other cash.

12 Page 12 The US feature film The Wicker Man starring Nicholas Cage is playing at the Paramount Theatre in Kamloops. The feature films An Unfinished Life and Ill Fated that filmed in our region, are showing on the pay-per-view channels, sometimes back to back. The General Motors commercial which features Kamloops and the salmon statue in front of the Info Centre continues to air nationally. The episode of Battlestar Galactica that features Kamloops as the planet Algae will air just before Christmas or in the New Year. We should know the exact date within the next two weeks. The Executive Director of Film will market at the BC Film Commission reception at the Vancouver Film Festival. She will also attend and market the region at the BC Film Commission booth at the Vancouver Film Trade Expo the following week. The Executive Director of Film will market at the receptions for the Gemini Awards, which are the Canadian film awards. It will be held in Vancouver for the first time in history. She will also attend surrounding activities to meet producers and directors. 6. Invasive Plant Committee Director J. Post (Chair), Director H. Graham (Alternate) Director Post reported there was no meeting. 7. Pine Beetle Committee Director S. Watson (Chair), Director P. Milobar, Director C. O Connor, Director J. Post, Director B. Tait, Director Watson reported she will attend a meeting of the Southern Beetle Steering Committee on September 27, 2006 in Merritt, BC. 8. Policy Review Committee Director S. Watson (Chair), Director G. Danyluk, Director J. De Cicco, Director R.H. Elliott, Director G. Fraser Director Watson reported the Committee met in the morning of September 21, 2006 and recommendations from the Policy Committee will be on the next regular Board meeting agenda. 9. Regional Parks Committee Director M.H. Anderson, Director H. Graham, Director P. Milobar, Director J. Taylor, Director S. Watson Director Anderson reported there was no meeting. 10. Search and Rescue Committee Director A.G. Walker (Chair), Director R.H. Elliott, Director D. Laird, Director P. Milobar, Director C. O Connor, Director A.G. Walker Director Walker reported there was no meeting.

13 Page Solid Waste Management Plan Review Committee Director D. Laird (Chair), Director M.H. Anderson, Director G. Fraser, Direct J. Post, Director D.B. Tait, Director J. Taylor, Director A.G. Walker, Director P.A. Wallace Director Laird reported the Committee will meet on September 27, Thompson Regional Hospital District- Director J.H. O Fee (Chair), Director R.H. Elliott (Acting Chair) Director O Fee reported he will meet with Chief Operating Officer of the Thompson- Cariboo Chilcotin health services area on September 29, 2006 regarding the Lytton health facility. Director O Fee will also attend a meeting of the Interior Health Authority Board in October. (b) External Committees: 1. Environmental Performance Advisory Committee Director J. Taylor Director Taylor circulated his written report with regard to issues discussed at the Environmental Performance Advisory Committee meeting held on September 12, Fraser Basin Council Director P. Milobar, Director A.G. Walker (Alternate) Director Milobar reported that on September 27, 2006, he will attend a follow-up tour of Shuswap Lake to view new development on the lake at a lower water level. 3. Municipal Finance Authority Director A.G. Walker, Director P.A.J. Ranta (Alternate) Director Walker reported there was no meeting. 4. Municipal Insurance Association Director R. Stanke, Director G. Danyluk (Alternate) Director Stanke reported there was no meeting. 5. Yellowhead Highway Association Director J. Lapin Director Lapin reported there was no meeting.

14 Page 14 (c) Other Reports: 1. Okanagan Mainline Municipal Association Director P.A. Wallace, Director R.H. Elliott Director Wallace reported the OMMA Executive Committee recently met in Osoyoos, BC and a recommendation that OMMA s name be changed to Southern Interior Local Government Association will be brought forward at OMMA s annual general meeting in The Committee received a comprehensive report from the City of Merritt regarding plans for the 2007 convention, and the Committee will meet again on November 8, 2006 in Armstrong, BC. 2. School Communities Connections Program Report from Clerk/Director of Community Services dated September 13, Moved by Director Elliott Seconded by Director Brown That the report from the Clerk/Director of Community Services dated September 13, 2006 be received for information. 3. Agricultural Planning Sessions Director Elliott reported that Agricultural Canada is holding an Agricultural Planning Session at Forsters Convention Centre in Kamloops, BC on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. 4. Mamit Lake Transfer Station Bear Situation Report from Director of Environmental Services dated September 20, On question, the Director of Environmental Services reported that the Mamit Lake Transfer Station is an unmanned site with no bear fencing. Approximately people use the site and use has been increasing. Staff was requested to ensure that when signs are posted at the site regarding the closure, that the hours of operation of the Logan Lake site be included on signage, and to review the amount of increased costs to the TNRD as a result of the closure.

15 Page IN-CAMERA: No meeting. Moved by Director Wallace Seconded by Director Brown The Thompson-Nicola Regional District Board of Directors approve a temporary closure of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Mamit Lake refuse transfer station because of danger to the public and contractors caused by aggressive bears at the site; and further, That the temporary closure of the site remain in effect until bear activity in the area has ended this fall; and further, That signs be posted at the site and notices sent to local residents explaining the problem; and further, That operation of the site be reviewed prior to the spring of 2007, with the goal of reducing bear activity at the site in the future. 12. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Director Lapin Seconded by Director Laird That the meeting adjourn at 3:45 p.m. Certified Correct: Clerk Chair