THOMPSON - NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT. Thursdav. October

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1 THOMPSON - NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT Thursdav. October MINUTES of a Meeting of the Board of Directors of the THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT held in the Boardroom, 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, B.C on commencing at 1:15 p.m. PRESENT: Chair P. Milobar Director R. H. Elliott (Vice Chair) Director M.A. Anderson Director M. Fennell Director P.A.J. Ranta Director H. Danyluk Director J. Harwood Director R. Stanke Director J. De Cicco Director J. Harker Director J.H. O'Fee Director P.A. Wallace Director M. Dosch Director J. Lightfoot Director S. Roline Director A. Raine DirectorT. Pennell Director M. Lentz Director S. Watson Director B. Tait Director J. Taylor Director R. Murray Director H.S. Graham Director B. CruzelieMyram Director J. Sternig City of Kamloops Electoral Area "J" (Copper Desert Country) Village of Ashcroft District of Barriere Village of Cache Creek Village of Chase District of Clearwater Village of Clinton City of Kamloops City of Kamloops City of Kamloops City of Kamloops District of Logan Lake Village of Lytton City of Merritt Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality Electoral Area "A" (Wells Gray Country) Electoral Area "B" (Thompson Headwaters) Electoral Area "E" (Bonaparte Plateau) Electoral Area "I" (Blue Sky Country) Electoral Area "L" Electoral Area "M" Electoral Area "N" Electoral Area "0" (Lower North Thompson) Electoral Area "P" (Rivers and The Peaks) Mr. G. -r:oma, Chief Administrative Officer Mr. L. Huntley, Clerk/Director of Community Services Mr. S. Gill, Director of Finance Mr. A. Swetlishoff, Director of Development Services Mr. P. Hughes, Director of Environmental Services Ms. V. Weller, Executive Director of Film Mr. K. Kierans, Director of Libraries Ms. L. Cornwell, Deputy Clerk/Manager of Community Services Mr. R. Troskot, Supervisor of IT Services Page 1 of 14

2 Mr. B. Finley, Manager of Planning Services Mr. A. Krause, Planner Ms. L. Fraser, Recording Secretary PRESS: OTHERS: A. Iacobucci - CHNL Radio C. Fortems - Kamloops Daily News 6 persons 1. MINUTES (a) Minutes of the ReQular Board of Directors dated September Moved by Director Tait Seconded by Director Harwood That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September as circulated. 23, 2010 be adopted (b) Thompson-Nicola ReQional District Public HearinQ Minutes dated September Moved by Director Stanke Seconded by Director Anderson That the Minutes of the Public Hearing of September circulated. 23, 2010 be adopted as 2. BYLAWS (From Public HearinQ - If Required) None. 3. DELEGATIONS None. Page 2 of 14

3 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 5. BYLAWS (Other than Development Application Bylaws for 1st ReadinQ) (a) Electoral Area "J" (Tobiano) Fire Protection Financial Contribution Service Area Establishment AmendinQ Bylaw No Report from Clerk/Director of Development Services dated September 28, Moved by Director Elliott Seconded by Director Ranta That Electoral Area "J" (Tobiano) Fire Protection Financial Contribution Service Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 2312, 2010 be introduced and read a first time by title only. Moved by Director Tait Seconded by Director Watson That Electoral Area "J" (Tobiano) Fire Protection Financial Contribution Service Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 2312, 2010 be read a second and third time by title only. Director Elliott confirmed that Electoral Area J" (Tobiano) Fire Protection Financial Contribution Service Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 2312, 2010 will deliver fire protection services to the community by way of a financial contribution agreement and is a specified service for Tobiano property owners only. 6. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS (a) Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No Zoninq Amendment Bylaw No Land Use Bylaw Amendment Application No. BA District Lot Kamloops Division Yale District. Except Plan Ayola East FrontaQe Road. Avola. BC (Tucker/Tobin) Report from Director of Development Services dated September 27,2010. Page 3 of 14

4 Moved by Director Lentz Seconded by Director Elliott That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No be introduced and read a first time by title only and be taken to a Public Hearing in conjunction with a regular Board of Directors Meeting. Moved by Director Lentz Seconded by Director Elliott CARRIED UnanimouslY That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No, 2323 be introduced and read a first time by title only and be taken to a Public Hearing in conjunction with a regular Board of Directors Meeting. (b) Land Use Contract Amendment Application No. BA Aoricultural Land Commission Application No. ALR00018 Strata Conversion Application No. SC Lot 41. Section 11. Township 22. Range 15. W6M. Kamloops Division Yale District. Plan Cahilty Crescent. Whitecroft. BC (McCallum I Shandro) Report from Director of Development Services dated September 29, Moved by Director Stemig Seconded by Director Harwood That Agricultural Land Commission Application No. ALR00018 be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission for consideration. Moved by Director Stemig Seconded by Director Tait That Land Use Contract Amendment Application No. BA00007 Bylaw and Strata Conversion Application no. SC be considered further by the Board of Directors upon receipt of approval from the Agricultural Land Commission. Page 4 of 14

5 (c) Zonina Amendment Bvlaw No ZoninQ Amendment Application No. BA Lot 151. District Lot 367. Section 2. Township 21. Ranae 21. W6M. KDYD. Plan 898. except Plan A & H302 Lot A. District Lot 367. KDYD. Plan and 7191 Trans-Canada Hiahwav. Savona. BC Miller 3 B Ventures Inc. (Gary Miller) Report from Director of Development Services dated September 29, Moved by Director Elliott Seconded by Director Tait That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No be reconsidered and adopted. (d) Green Lake and Area Official Community Plan Bvlaw No Report from Director of Development Services dated September 27,2010. Moved by Director Watson Seconded by Director Ranta That Green Lake and Area Official Community Plan Bylaw No be introduced and read a first time by title only and be taken to Public Hearing in 70 Mile House at a mutually agreeable date. Moved by Director Watson Seconded by Director Ranta That Chair Milobar and Directors Watson (Electoral Area "E", Bonaparte Plateau), Tait (Electoral Area "I", Blue Sky Country) and Stanke, (Village of Clinton) be delegated to conduct the public hearing. Page 5 of 14

6 7. CORRESPONDENCE Moved by Director Anderson Seconded by Director Danyluk That the correspondence on the October 7, 2010 regular agenda for the Board of Directors meeting be received for information. (a) Action Requested None. (b) Information Only 1. British Columbia Achievement Foundation Re: British Columbia Achievement Awards 8. NEW BUSINESS - DIRECTORS (a) Savona - Cherry Creek Official Community Plans Moved by Director Elliott Seconded by Director CruzelleMyram That the Savona - Cherry Creek Official Community Plan be considered for review and included in planning program budget discussions for next year. (b) Reqional Growth Strateqy Moved by Director Elliott Seconded by Director Watson That the TNRD Regional Growth Strategy be a topic for discussion at a future Board of Directors Workshop. Page 6 of 14

7 Thursday, October 7, 2010 (c) Payment of Indemnity and Reimbursement of Expenses for Electoral Area Directors' Workshop Director Tait noted that the Electoral Area Directors Workshop of October 7,2010 has exceeded the number of annual Workshops approved for payment of indemnity and reimbursement of expenses in the Board of Directors Remuneration Bylaw No. 2314, Moved by Director Tait Seconded by Director Elliott That Electoral Area Directors 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 Electoral Area Directors Workshop of October 7, REPORTS and/or INQUIRIES (a) Internal Committees 1. Audit Committee - Director J. O'Fee (Chair), Director S. Roline. Director B. Tait Director O'Fee advised there was no meeting. 2. Drinkina Water and Utilities Committee - Director R. Elliott (Chair), Director M.H. Anderson, Director B. CruzelleMyram, Director J. De Cicco, Director M. Lentz, Director J. Liahtfoot, Director J. Sternia (Vice Chair), Director B. Tait Report from Director of Environmental Services dated September 23, Moved by Director Elliott Seconded by Director Anderson That the Board of Directors accept the recommendation of the Drinking Water and Utilities Committee that the TNRD Water Conservation Plan be adopted and consider phased implementation over time as staff resources and budget allow. Page 7 of 14

8 3. Economic Development. Tourism and Reaional Parks Committee - Director B. CruzelieMyram. Director R. Elliott, Director H. Graham. Director J. Harwood, Director J. Harker. Director P.A.J. Ranta. Director J. Sternia. Director S. Watson Director CruzelieMyram advised that the next meeting is scheduled for November 17, Emeraency Manaaement and Protective Services Committee - Director B. Tait (Chair). Director T. Pennell (Vice-Chair). Director B. CruzelieMyram. Director M. Fennell. Director J. Harker, Director M. Lentz. Director R. Stanke. Director J. Sternia Director Tait advised there was no meeting. 5. Film Commission - Director R. Stanke (Chair), Director P. Milobar (Vice- Chair). Director H. Danyluk Director Stanke reported that the TNRD Image Library and the Thompson Nicola Film Commission website were launched on October 6, He explained that the Image Library has 4,250 images of the Regional District. The Executive Director of Film provided a presentation of both for the Board of Directors. The Executive Director of Film further noted that the TNFC Directory of Services will be complete following a minor correction and added that a more comprehensive online version can be accessed on the TNFC website. It was noted that Regional District Member Municipalities are recognized under the heading of "Quick Facts" however Electoral Areas have been omitted and will be corrected. Moved by Director Stanke Seconded by Director Danyluk That the Board of Directors accept the recommendation of the Thompson Nicola Film Commission that a letter be forwarded to the Minister of Tourism, Sports and the Arts acknowledging the importance of the Regional Film Commissions Assistance Program and request that it be continued through 2011; and further that the letter be copied to all area MLA's. 6. Invasive Plant Committee - Director R. Murray, Director S. Watson (Alternate) Director Murray advised there was no meeting. Page 8 of 14

9 Thursday, October 7, Policv Review Committee - Director S. Roline (Chair). Director M. Dosch. Director R. Elliott. Director H. Graham. Director M. Lentz. Director T. Pennell (Vice-Chair). Director J. Tavlor. Director P. A. Wallace Director Roline advised that the next meeting will be held on November 18, ReQional Solid Waste ManaQement Plan Implementation Committee - Director M. H. Anderson (Chair). Director M. Fennell. Director R. Murrav. Director T. Pennell (Vice-Chair). Director B. Tait. Director J. Tavlor. Director P. A. Wallace. Director S. Watson Director Anderson advised that a meeting was held on October 6, 2010 and that Minutes of the meeting will be on the next regular Board of Directors meeting agenda. Director Anderson advised that the TNRD won the Community Excellence Award in the Leadership and Innovation Category at the 2010 UBCM Convention for passive bio-methane conversion of landfill gas. 9. Thompson ReQional Hospital District - Director H. Danvluk Director Danyluk advised that hewill be attending a semi-annual meeung with the Interior Health Authority on October 29 in Kelowna and that the regular meeting of the Thompson Regional Hospital District will be held in November at the TNRD. (b) External Committees 1. Air Qualitv Stakeholder Committee - Director H. Graham: Alternate: Director R. Murrav Director Graham advised that the Air Quality Stakeholder Committee met on October 6,2010 and further advised that the Committee plans to postpone their application for funding of the Wood Stove Exchange Program until Director Graham provided an update of the smoke and dust levels in the Nicola Valley. 2. Fraser Basin Council - Director J. Tavlor: Alternate: Director J. LiQhtfoot Director Taylor advised that the Fraser Basin Council Board of Directors meeting is currently being held in Vancouver and that the regular meeting is scheduled for the following week. Page 9 of 14

10 . 3. Municipal Finance Authority - Director J. O'Fee. Director P.A.J. Ranta (alternate) Director O'Fee advised that the semi- annual meeting of the Municipal Finance Authority was held in conjunction with the 2010 Union of BC Municipalities Convention in Whistler and provided an overview of the status of the MFA. 4. Municipal Insurance Association - Director T. Pennell, Director J. SterniQ (alternate) Director Pennell advised that a meeting of the Municipal Insurance Association was held in conjunction with the 2010 Union of BC Municipalities Convention in Whistler and provided an update of the meeting. 5. Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition - Director S. Watson, Director J. De Cicco (Alternate) Director Watson advised that the Beetle Coalitions have received funding from the Ministry of Forests and Range for the next two years and further advised that the Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition will be holding their Strategic Planning Session on November 3, Yellowhead HiQhwav Association - Director H. Graham Director Graham advised there was no meeting. (c) Other Reports 1. Union of British Columbia Municipalities - Director R. Stanke Director Stanke advised there was no meeting. 2. Southern Interior Local Government Association - Director T. Pennell Director Pennell advised that the next meeting of the Southern Interior Local Government Association will be held on November 3, 2010 at the TNRD and extended an invitation for the Board to attend. 3. Electoral Area Directors Workshop of October This item was discussed earlier in the meeting due to travel arrangements for the consultants. Report from Deputy Clerk/Manager of Community Services dated September 29, Page 10 of 14

11 (a) Ms. Maria Miller and Mr. Mike Thomas Planetworks Consultina Corp. Re: TNRD Broadband Internet Studv Maria Miller and Mike Thomas from Planetworks Consulting Corp. addressed the Board of Directors to present the TNRD Broadband Internet Study. Ms. Miller advised that the goal of the study was to provide an overview of broadband access in the TNRD and to explore and recommend options for possible implementation for the provision of high speed broadband internet to unserved and underserved areas. Mr. Thomas advised of the methodology used to conduct an Internet Service Provider Assessment and detailed the results of site surveys. A summary of ISP assessments was reviewed with Mr. Thomas advising that Planetworks located 14 service providers serving areas in the regional district. He added that of the 195 areas identified, 32 (16%) have existing coverage and an additional 19 have planned or have tentative plans to provide coverage. The reasons for the lack of coverage include remoteness of communities, difficult terrain, lack of local presence for support and installations and lack of population. Mr. Thomas detailed options to provide broadband and presented overall recommendations and conclusions. (b) Mr. Wilf Banqert. Executive Director Community and External Initiatives Branch Office of Chief Information Officer Ministry of Citizens' Services Re: Broadband Internet Mr. Wilf Bangert, Executive Director with the Community and External Initiatives Branch, Ministry of Citizens Services, addressed the Board of Directors on the topic of connectivity in British Columbia. Mr. Bangert advised that the branch develops strategies to maintain and increase access to connectivity in rural and remote areas. Mr. Bangert explained the difficulty in providing connectivity in rural BC is due to the terrain and line of sight technology. Mr. Bangert noted that the Ministry supports internet service providers to expand high speed internet connectivity to rural areas through initiatives such as the Connecting Citizens Grant Program. He advised that Round Three of the Connecting Citizen Grant will be announced within the next few days and discussed additional grants that have been approved including a $14.5 grant that was awarded to PCC Communications for connectivity in BC and Alberta. Page 11 of 14

12 Moved by Director Pennell Seconded by Director Watson That the Board of Directors accept the recommendation of the Electoral Area Directors that the report "Thompson-Nicola Broadband Internet Study" dated September 13,2010, prepared by Planetworks Consulting Corporation, be received for information. Moved by Director Pennell Seconded by Director Elliott That the Board of Directors accept the recommendation of the Electoral Area Directors that the TNRD broadband internet services strategy be to continue to encourage the provision of broadband services in the region by assisting Internet Service Providers, where feasible. (i.e. co-location on TNRD leased repeater sites and TNRD owned facilities, letter of support for grant applications, etc.). Moved by Director Pennell Seconded by Director Elliott That a letter be forwarded to Shaw Communications Inc. requesting that they expand their feasibility, study for further expansion of broadband connectivity to include the entire North Thompson Valley. 4. Federal Gas Tax Funding - Electoral Area "I" (Blue Sky Country) Historic Hat Creek Ranch Report from Clerk/Director of Community Services dated September 16, Moved by Director Tait Seconded by Director Anderson That the Board of Directors approves the expenditure to a maximum of $18, from the Federal Gas Tax Revenues, Community Works Fund component, allocated to Electoral Area "I" (Blue Sky Country), to fund upgrades to the Jackson House, Historic Hat Creek Ranch. Page 12 of 14

13 Moved by Director Tait Seconded by Director Wallace That the Chair and Corporate Officer be authorized to execute an agreement with the Friends of Historic Hat Creek Ranch which will require the Friends of Historic Hat Creek Ranch to fulfill the requirements of the Federal Gas Tax Funding agreement. 5. SecurinQ RiQht-of-way for Blue River Water Report from Director of Environmental Services dated September 29, Moved by Director Lentz Seconded by Director CruzelleMyram That the Board of Directors authorize TNRD staff to apply for a statutory right-of-way for the Blue River Community Water System infrastructure located on DL 3285 south of the Blue River and north of Murtle Lake Rd. 6. Board Endorsement of FrontCounter BC Application Spences BridQe Community Water System Report from Director of Environmental Services dated September 29, Moved by Director Tait Seconded by Director Anderson That the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Board of Directors endorse an application to FrontCounter BC to obtain tenure over Crown land along the south side of Highway 8 between Spences Bridge and Kumsheen I.R. 1 to secure easements for the Spences Bridge Community Water System Joint EmerQency Preparedness ProQram Resolution Report from Director of Development Services dated September 28, Page 13 of 14

14 Moved by Director Tait Seconded by Director Wallace That the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Board of Directors authorize staff to apply to the Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP) for funding of EOC III training for Logistics and Finance courses and the purchase of a Telus Smart Hub and 400 Watt Power Inverter. 11. IN-CAMERA (If Reauired) None. 12. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Director DeCicco Seconded by Director Danyluk That the meeting adjourn at 2:30 p.m. Certified Correct: Page 14 of 14