REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN

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1 REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN MINUTES of a REGULAR meeting of the BOARD of DIRECTORS of the REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN held in the Boardroom at the Regional District Office on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Members: Director H. Halvorson Electoral Area F Chair Director P. Nicol City of Vernon Vice Chair Director J. Trainor City of Armstrong Director D. Dirk District of Coldstream Director D. Wejr City of Enderby Alternate Director B. Winters Village of Lumby Director W. Hansma Township of Spallumcheen Director. J. Gilroy City of Vernon Director W. Lippert City of Vernon Director M. Gavinchuk Electoral Area B Director M. Macnabb Electoral Area C Director R. Fairbairn Electoral Area D Alternate Director C. Templeton Electoral Area E Staff: G. Betts Administrator D. Sewell General Manager, Finance A. Badke General Manager, Engineering L. Mellott Acting GM, Corporate and Electoral Area Services R. Baker Community / Protective Services Manager G. Routley Planner J. Bailey Facilities Manager T. Nelson Community Development Coordinator N. Kohnert Regional Engineering Services Manager C. Walker Planning Technologist A. Kittel Regional Growth Strategy Coordinator K. Cameron Exec Assistant, Corp and EA Services (taking minutes) Also Alt. Director G. Kiss District of Coldstream Present: Councillor M. Besso District of Coldstream Councillor B. Spiers City of Vernon M. Stamhuis CAO, District of Coldstream Media and Public CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chair Halvorson called the meeting to order at 4:14 p.m. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved and seconded by Directors Nicol and Gilroy That the Agenda of the August 4, 2010 regular meeting of the Board of Directors be approved with the following additions: F.16 Splatsin Nation Referral Invoice F.17 Regional Growth Strategy Draft Rail Goals, Strategies and Actions F.18 Okanagan Subdivision Rail Abandonment Process F.19 Rarearth Music Festival

2 Board of Directors Minutes Regular August 4, 2010 ADOPTION OF MINUTES Board of Directors Regular July 7, 2010 Moved and seconded by Directors Lippert and Gilroy That the minutes of the July 7, 2010 regular meeting of the Board of Directors be adopted as circulated. Committee of the Whole Regular July 7, 2010 Moved and seconded by Directors Fairbairn and Wejr That the minutes of the July 7, 2010 regular meeting of the Committee of the Whole be adopted as circulated. PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS KOCH, Helmuth and Brigitte - Agricultural Land Commission Application The Chair asked if there were persons present who wished to speak. Mr. Helmuth Koch, 2215 Mabel Lake Road, Enderby Mr. Koch advised that he is the homeowner of the subject property and requested that the Board of Directors approve his application for submission to the Agricultural Land Commission for inclusion in the Agricultural Land Reserve. Mr. Koch provided an overview of the agricultural activities he is undertaking and plans to undertake on his property. He further expressed concern regarding comments made by Electoral Area directors and Agricultural Planning Commission members at their regular meetings and suggested they were incorrect and inappropriate. POSTLE, Neil and Shirley - Agricultural Land Commission Application The Chair asked if there were persons present who wished to speak. There were no persons present to speak. Predator Ridge and Sparkling Hill Resorts - Agricultural Land Commission Application The Chair asked if there were persons present who wished to speak. There were no persons present to speak. REPORTS Committee Meetings Moved and seconded by Directors Fairbairn and Lippert That the minutes of the following meetings be received for information: - Electoral Area Advisory Committee Regular July 20, Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Regular July 8, 2010

3 Board of Directors Minutes Regular August 4, 2010 Building Inspection Report June 2010 Silver Star Building Permit Statistical Report June 2010 Moved and seconded by Directors Macnabb and Gavinchuk That the Building Inspection Reports for June 2010 and the Silver Star Building Permit Statistical Report for June 2010 be received for information. Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) Moved and seconded by Directors Lippert and Hansma That the July 6, 2010 report from the Okanagan Basin Water Board be received for information. Administrator s Report The Administrator informed the Board that a Sterile Insect Release Board Workshop is scheduled for Friday, September 17, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. He stated the workshop was being held in response to questions by the Board of Directors and respective councils. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Bylaw 2293 Regional District of North Okanagan Sterile Insect Release Program Service Establishment Amendment Moved and seconded by Directors Lippert and Gilroy That Regional District of North Okanagan Sterile Insect Release Program Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2293, 2007 be adopted. Bylaw 2407, Electoral Area D Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 2408, Rezoning RICHARDSON, Dennis and Lynn (File D-OR) Moved and seconded by Directors Fairbairn and Gavinchuk That Electoral Areas D and E Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2407, 2009 to amend the designation of a portion of the property legally described as The North ½ of the North ½ of Section 33, Township 41, ODYD, Except Plans 28831, and KAP85537, located at 146 Rawlings Lake Road, Electoral Area D from Non-Urban to Country Residential be adopted. Moved and seconded by Director Fairbairn and Alt. Director Templeton That Rezoning Bylaw No. 2408, 2009 to rezone a portion of the property legally described as The North ½ of the North ½ of Section 33, Township 41, ODYD, Except Plans 28831, and KAP85537, located at 146 Rawlings Lake Road, Electoral Area D from Non-Urban Zone [N.U.] to Country Residential Zone [C.R.] be adopted.

4 Board of Directors Minutes Regular August 4, 2010 Bylaw 2409, 2009 Electoral Area D Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 2410, 2009 Rezoning HS Jansen & Sons Farms Ltd. c/o North Okanagan Valley Gleaners Society (File D- OR) Moved and seconded by Directors Macnabb and Fairbairn That Electoral Areas "D" and "E" Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2409, 2009, which proposes to amend the land use designation of portions of the properties legally described as Lot 1 and 2, District Lot 434, ODYD, Plan KAP55683, located at 973 and 1051 Whitevale Road, Electoral Area D from Agricultural to Industrial be given Third Reading. Moved and seconded by Directors Macnabb and Fairbairn That Rezoning Bylaw No. 2410, 2009, which proposes to rezone portions of the properties legally described as Lot 1 and 2, District Lot 434, ODYD, Plan KAP55683, located at 973 and 1051 Whitevale Road, Electoral Area D from the Large Holding (L.H.) zone to the Agricultural Industrial (I.4) zone be given Third Reading. Moved and seconded by Director Macnabb and Alt. Director Templeton That prior to consideration of adoption of Bylaws 2409 and 2410, the Developer provide a letter of undertaking to register a Restrictive Covenant on the subject parcel that inadequate Light Industrial fire flows exist to the subject parcel and that saves the Regional District of North Okanagan harmless for inadequate Light Industrial fire flow to the subject parcel. Moved and seconded by Director Macnabb and Alt. Director Templeton That the requirement for Light Industrial fire flow of 90 litres per second (l/s) as required by Section 2.04 of Bylaw 2063, 2005 be waived at subdivision stage. Bylaw 2429, 2010 Rezoning GAVEN, Joseph and LUKIANIUK, Peter (File C-RZ) Moved and seconded by Directors Fairbairn and Gavinchuk That Rezoning Bylaw No. 2429, 2010 which proposes to rezone the properties legally described as Lot A, Section 20, Township 5, ODYD, Plan 31072, Except Plan and Lot 1, Section 20, Township 5, ODYD, Plan located at 7158 and 7162 Dixon Dam Road, Electoral Area C from the Recreation Commercial [C.5] zone to the Country Residential [C.R] zone be given Third Reading and Adopted. Bylaw 2443 North Okanagan Fire Dispatch Service Establishment Amendment Moved and seconded by Directors Macnabb and Fairbairn That North Okanagan Fire Dispatch Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2443, 2010 be Adopted. It was confirmed that Bylaw 2443 would come into effect immediately following Adoption.

5 Board of Directors Minutes Regular August 4, 2010 Bylaw 2444, 2010 Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment CAPELLINI, James (File D-TA) Moved and seconded by Directors Fairbairn and Macnabb That Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment No. 2444, 2010, which proposes to allow a private cemetery as a permitted use on the property legally described as DL 2746, ODYD, Except Plans and KAP78563, located at 1875 Trinity Valley Road, Electoral Area D be given Third Reading. Rose s Pond Nature Park Moved and seconded by Directors Nicol and Lippert That the Regional District of North Okanagan continue with the process of the 140 acres around Rose s Pond becoming a nature park, request that the Department of National Defence conduct a site analysis based on the park concept plan prepared by the Regional District; And further, that upon notification from the Department of National Defence that the Rose s Pond site is safe for public use, the Regional District of North Okanagan proceed with development of the park as budget permits. OPPOSED: Director Gavinchuk Drought Response Team Moved and seconded by Directors Lippert and Gilroy That, for the purposes of input to the Drought Response Team, the Drought Economic Impact Assessment Questionnaire be forwarded to those persons who have expressed an interest in the Drought Response Team; And further, that the structure for the Drought Response Team, the approach for meetings, and the amendments to the Terms of Reference as set out at the Board of Directors meeting on June 2, 2010 be approved with the following changes: 2. Composition DRT membership (a total not to exceed 15) shall be comprised of the following: 1. Ad Hoc Sub Committee (Core DRT Group) of the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee consisting of: One (1) representative as appointed by the City of Vernon One (1) representative as appointed by the District of Coldstream One(1) representative of the Electoral Area "B" or "C" General Manager of Engineering The Ad Hoc Sub Committee will be a voting group responsible to forward recommendations from the DRT to the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee 2. Sub Committee of the Core Group consisting of: Four (4) Representatives of Major Water Users (Agricultural, Industrial / Commercial) Five (5) Representatives from the local business sector One (1) Representative of the General Public One (1) Representative of Department of Fisheries and Oceans or the Ministry of Environment

6 Board of Directors Minutes Regular August 4, 2010 The Sub Committee will be a non-voting group responsible to forward input to the Ad Hoc Sub Committee (Core DRT Group) for consideration and recommendation to the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee. 3. Chairperson of Committee The Ad Hoc Sub Committee (Core DRT group) shall, at its first meeting elect a Chair from among its members. The Chairperson will coordinate and facilitate the meetings. The services of a facilitator will be contracted for the initial meeting of the Drought Response Team. NEW BUSINESS Agricultural Land Commission Application KOCH, Helmuth and Brigitte (File F-ALR) Moved and seconded by Directors Hansma and Macnabb That the application under Section 17(3) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to include within the Agricultural Land Reserve the property legally described as Lot 9, Sec 2, Twp 19, R7, W6M, KDYD, Plan 35039, located at 2215 Enderby Mabel Lake Road, Electoral Area F, be authorized for submission to the Agricultural Land Commission. OPPOSED: Director Gavinchuk Agricultural Land Commission Application POSTLE, Neil and Shirley (File E-ALR) Moved and seconded by Alt. Director Templeton and Director Hansma That the Building Inspector be authorized to accept a Building Permit application for a secondary residence for the property legally described as Lot 2, District Lots 4071 and 4305, ODYD, Plan 36338, located at 800 North Fork Road, Electoral Area E. Predator Ridge and Sparkling Hill Resort Signage Moved and seconded by Directors Macnabb and Hansma That consideration of the Predator Ridge and Sparkling Hill Resort Signage be postponed to allow staff to enter into discussions with Predator Ridge Resort with the view to compromise on signage size and illumination. DEFEATED OPPOSED: Alt. Directors Templeton and Winters, Directors Dirk, Lippert, Gilroy, Trainor, Nicol, Fairbairn, Wejr and Halvorson Moved and seconded by Directors Fairbairn and Lippert That the Predator Ridge and Sparkling Hill Resort Signage report dated June 16, 2010 be received for information.

7 Board of Directors Minutes Regular August 4, 2010 Agricultural Land Commission Application PREDATOR RIDGE and SPARKLING HILL RESORTS (File B-ALR) Moved and seconded by Directors Lippert and Gilroy That the non-farm use application of Predator Ridge and Sparkling Hill Resorts under Section 20(3) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act for that property legally described as Lot A, Sections 6 & 7, Township 9, ODYD, Plan KAP55271, Except Plans KAP66230 and KAP66231, located at 235 Bailey Road, Electoral Area B, be authorized for submission to the Agricultural Land Commission pursuant to Section 25(3) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act, to: 1. permit lettering and symbol modifications to the existing Predator Ridge sign; 2. permit retention and reconstruction of the existing four rock cairns with no lettering proposed; 3. allow a new south bound identification sign; and 4. allow lighting on the main identification signs all as generally shown on Schedules A.5 to A.13 attached to and forming part of Development Services Information Report dated May 18, OPPOSED: Directors Macnabb and Hansma Development Variance Permit Application PREDATOR RIDGE and SPARKLING HILL RESORTS (File No B-DVP) Moved and seconded by Directors Fairbairn and Alt. Director Templeton That, upon consideration of input from adjacent land owners, a Development Variance Permit be authorized for issuance, for that property legally described as Lot A, Sec 6 & 7, Twp 9, ODYD, Plan KAP55271, Except Plans KAP66230 and KAP66231 located at 235 Bailey Road, Electoral Area B to vary the following Divisions of Zoning Bylaw No. 1888, 2003: For modifications to the existing northbound sign; 1. Division c.iv, to increase the maximum allowable area of the sign from 5.0 m 2 to 88.5 m 2 ; 2. Division d, to increase the number of signs greater than one, allowing the existing sign to remain; 3. Division e, for external illumination on non-commercial or industrial signage, allowing seven (7) low intensity lights on the sign; 4. Division f.ii.a, to reduce the setback for the sign from 6.0 m to 1.4 m to the corner of the lot adjacent to the intersection of two public highways being Bailey Road and Highway 97; 5. Division g, to increase the maximum height of a freestanding sign from 3.0 m to 5.22 m for the cairn portion of the sign; For the proposed southbound sign; 6. Division c.iv, to increase the maximum allowable area of the sign from 5.0 m 2 to m 2 ; 7. Division d, to increase the number of signs greater than one, allowing a new sign; 8. Division e, for external illumination on non-commercial or industrial signage, allowing seven (7) low intensity lights on the sign; 9. Division g, to increase the maximum height of a freestanding sign from 3.0 m to 5.22 m for the cairn portion of the sign

8 Board of Directors Minutes Regular August 4, 2010 For retention and reconstruction of the four existing rock cairns; 10. Division c.iv, to increase the maximum allowable area of each of the existing four rock cairns without copy from 5.0 m 2 to 8.4 m 2 ; 11. Division d, to increase the number of signs greater than one, allowing the cairns to remain and be reconstructed; 12. Division g, to increase the maximum height of a freestanding sign from 3.0 m to 3.96 m for each of the rock cairns; all as shown on Schedules A.1 through A.10, attached to and forming part of Development Services Information Report dated June 28, 2010; And further, that the Development Variance Permit not be issued until: the applicant has submitted a report from a Professional Traffic Engineer that demonstrates that the proposed signage changes will not constitute a traffic safety hazard, and the Agricultural Land Commission has approved the non-farm use application file B-ALR. OPPOSED: Director Macnabb Text Amendment Application PREDATOR RIDGE and SPARKLING HILL RESORTS (File No B-TA) Moved and seconded by Directors Fairbairn and Gavinchuk That the application submitted by Predator Ridge and Sparkling Hill Resorts to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 1888, 2003, to allow proposed community identification and off premise signage, on the property legally described as Lot A, Sec 6 & 7, Twp 9, ODYD, Plan KAP55271, Except Plans KAP66230 & KAP66231 located at 235 Bailey Road, Electoral Area B, as shown on Schedule A, attached to and forming part of Development Services Information Report dated June 1, 2010, be supported; And further, that staff be directed to prepare the necessary bylaw for First and Second Reading, containing the following amendments: 1. Under Division 14 - Schedule E Signage Provisions, Division a.ii insert a new Division a.iii as follows: Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection 4.a.i above, two community identification signs for Predator Ridge that include off premise signage for Sparkling Hill Resort are permitted for that property legally described as Lot A, Sec 6 & 7, Twp 9, ODYD, Plan KAP55271, Except Plans KAP66230 & KAP66231 located at 235 Bailey Road, Electoral Area B. and the following housekeeping items: 2. Under Division 14 - Schedule E Signage Provisions, Division , delete the reference to Section a.ii and replace it with Section a.ii; 3. Under Division 14 - Schedule E Signage Provisions, Division a.ii, delete the reference to Subsection 3.a.i and replace it with Subsection 4.a.i; 4. Under Division 14 - Schedule E Signage Provisions, Division b.i, delete the reference to Subsection 3.a and replace it with Subsection 4.a; 5. Under Division 14 - Schedule E Signage Provisions, Division b.ii, delete the reference to Section a.ii and replace it with Section a.ii; 6. Under Division 14 - Schedule E Signage Provisions, Division f, delete the reference to Subsection 3.f.i and replace it with Subsection 4.f.i.; And further, that the Text Amendment application not be considered for adoption until the Agricultural Land Commission approves the non-farm use application file B-ALR.

9 Board of Directors Minutes Regular August 4, 2010 Development Permit Amendment Application HOCKEY, Blake (File No D-DP) Moved and seconded by Directors Fairbairn and Macnabb That Development Permit D-DP for that property legally described as Lot 1, DL 1172, ODYD, Plan KAP76362, located at 1321 Trinity Valley Road, Electoral Area D be amended by replacing the current Schedules A.1 through A.5 with the site plan dated and received June 14, 2010 as revised Schedule A.1 ; and drawings received June 14 and 16, 2010 outlining an 80 by 34-4 coverall building as revised Schedules A.2 through A.4. Regional Transit Service UBCO Expansion Moved and seconded by Directors Lippert and Dirk That the Regional District of North Okanagan support the proposed UBCO route expansion. Moved and seconded by Directors Lippert and Nicol That consideration of the Regional Transit Service UBCO Expansion be postponed to allow staff to bring forward relevant financial information, including but not limited to the anticipated increased contributions, District of Coldstream financial obligations if in partnership with the City of Vernon, ridership statistics and options for withdrawal Dragon Boat Race and Festival Moved and seconded by Directors Lippert and Gilroy That staff be directed to contact the contractor by conference call to open discussion to the possible return of the Dragon Boat Race & Festival in Irrigation Strategy Moved and seconded by Directors Lippert and Macnabb That staff be directed to provide a report back to the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee regarding the Okanagan Irrigation Management Tool (OKIM) and recommend next steps, starting process and long term strategy. Solar Hot Water Ready Regulation Moved and seconded by Directors Fairbairn and Macnabb That the Electoral Areas of the Regional District of North Okanagan not be listed within the Solar Hot Water Ready Regulation of the Province of British Columbia which would have the effect of requiring all new home construction to install sufficient works to be solar hot water ready.

10 Board of Directors Minutes Regular August 4, 2010 Regional District of North Okanagan Community Wildland Fire Protection Plan Moved and seconded by Directors Macnabb and Fairbairn That, a. Incorporation of wildland fire mitigation goals into Official Community Plans be considered; b. External funding opportunities be pursued to establish prescription, pilot and treatment projects for hazard mitigation in Mara, Shuswap Falls, Kingfisher, Cherryville, and the Keddleston / Jackpine Road locations; c. The feasibility of incorporating water sources, firebreaks, areas requiring treatment and those that have been treated into hazard and emergency mapping be investigated; d. Liaison and education of residents be continued; and e. Liaison be initiated with BC Hydro, Ministries of Parks, Forests and Highways as well as large tract property owners to maintain hazard free transportation corridors. Moved and seconded by Directors Nicol and Hansma That staff be directed to investigate grant options for elimination of excess fuel in wildfire interface areas within the Regional District of North Okanagan. Middleton Mountain Reservoir Construction Phase 2 - Award of Contract Moved and seconded by Directors Lippert and Dirk That the Middleton Mountain Reservoir Construction Phase 2 Contract be awarded to Greyback Construction Ltd of Penticton for the tendered amount of $570,141.00, plus appropriate HST and the contingency allowance available through Contract Change Orders; And further, that approval be done in accordance with the Regional District of North Okanagan purchasing policy. Okanagan Film Commission Grant Service Establishment Notice of Withdrawal Moved and seconded by Directors Lippert and Nicol That the July 14, 2010 letter from the City of Vernon providing notice of withdrawal from the Okanagan Film Commission Grant Service be received for information; And further, that staff be directed to undertake the necessary process pursuant to the Local Government Act / Bylaw 2151 to implement this request. OPPOSED: Directors Macnabb and Dirk Creative Communities Funding Request Moved and seconded by Alt. Directors Templeton and Winters That an application to the Creative Communities Funding Program be supported for the development of a White Valley Arts and Culture Master Plan through a financial contribution of $2500 to the project from the White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture discretionary fund.

11 Board of Directors Minutes Regular August 4, 2010 Splatsin Nation Referral Invoice Moved and seconded by Directors Lippert and Gilroy That the Regional District of North Okanagan refuse to compensate any level of government for referral, consultation or engagement activities; And further, that the Regional District of North Okanagan forward any and all referral and/or consultation invoices received from First Nations to the Government of British Columbia for payment; And further, that the Regional District of North Okanagan issue a letter to the Splatsin Nation that respectfully presents the position of the Regional District. Regional Growth Strategy Draft Rail Goals, Strategies and Actions Moved and seconded by Directors Lippert and Hansma That the draft Regional Growth Strategy Rail Goals, Strategies and Actions be referred to member municipalities and First Nations to provide comment. Okanagan Subdivision Rail Abandonment Process Moved and seconded by Alt. Director Templeton and Director Macnabb That Planning staff be directed to prepare an amendment to the Electoral Area F Official Community Plan immediately to identify the rail line as a major transportation corridor. The Acting General Manager, Corporate and Electoral Area Services advised that in accordance with the Procedures Bylaw, unanimous consent was required in order to waive the requirement for a bylaw to be circulated at least 24 hours before the Board of Directors meeting. Moved and seconded by Directors Nicol and Hansma That the requirement for Electoral Area F Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2458, 2010 to be circulated at least 24 hours before the August 4, 2010 Board of Directors meeting be waived. Moved and seconded by Directors Fairbairn and Gavinchuk That Electoral Area F Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2458, 2010 to identify and designate all rail lines as transportation corridors within the text and mapping of the Electoral Area F Official Community Plan be given First Reading; And further, that in accordance with Section 882 of the Local Government Act, Electoral Area F Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2458, 2010 be considered in conjunction with the Regional District of North Okanagan Financial Plan and Waste Management Plan and referred to the Agricultural Land Commission for comment; And further, that Electoral Area F Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2458, 2010 be referred for consultation with - the board of any regional district that is adjacent to the area covered by the Electoral Area F Official Community Plan, - the council of any municipality that is adjacent to the area covered by the Electoral Area F Official Community Plan, - first nations, - school district boards, greater boards and improvement district boards, and - the Provincial and federal governments and their agencies;

12 Board of Directors Minutes Regular August 4, 2010 And further, that the referral process which requests that various authorities and organizations review the amendments proposed by Electoral Area F Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2458, 2010, be considered appropriate consultation for the purpose of Section 879 and 881 of the Local Government Act; And further, that Electoral Area F Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2458, 2010 be given Second Reading and referred to Public Hearing. Moved and seconded by Directors Hansma and Lippert That in the event the Province of British Columbia does not exercise its option to accept the offer to purchase the rail line under abandonment proceedings, in conjunction with establishment of a Transportation Corridor Preservation Service, staff be directed to request a track assessment pursuant to Section of the Canada Transportation Act by September 17, 2010 for the portions of the rail line between Armstrong and Sicamous at a cost of approximately $45,000 to be funded from feasibility reserve funds and possibly discretionary funds. OPPOSED: Director Gavinchuk The Chief Financial Officer confirmed that if a new service is established, the funds drawn from the feasibility reserves would be repaid from the newly established service. If no service was established, costs would be allocated to General Government. Moved and seconded by Directors Lippert and Hansma That the report dated June 29, 2010 from the Regional Growth Strategy Coordinator regarding Okanagan Subdivision Rail Abandonment Process, be received for information; And further, that the Regional District of North Okanagan, in collaboration with all member municipalities, consider the designation of all rail corridors, through Official Community Bylaw Amendments, as public transportation corridors that cannot be used for non-transportation purposes; And further, that the Regional District of North Okanagan continue to support the initiatives of the member participants in their respective on-going dialogue with senior levels of government with regard to rail line abandonment intervention; And further, that adjacent regional districts be advised of the concerns identified in the North Okanagan by member participants in the RDNO regarding the protection of rail corridors throughout the Southern Interior of British Columbia. Rarearth Music Festival Moved and seconded by Directors Nicol and Trainor That the Regional District of North Okanagan apply for a Special Occasion Liquor License to be used for the duration of the Rarearth Music Festival, August 6, 7 and 8, 2010, being held at Kin Race Track Park.

13 Board of Directors Minutes Regular August 4, 2010 IN CAMERA Moved and seconded by Directors Gilroy and Trainor That, pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Charter, the regular meeting of the Regional Board convene In Camera to deal with matters deemed closed to the public in accordance with Section 90(1)(c)(e)(g) of the Community Charter. The regular meeting of the Board of Directors adjourned to meet in camera at 6:22 p.m. The regular meeting of the Board of Directors reconvened at 8:30 p.m. REPORT FROM IN CAMERA Recruitment Process for Regional District of North Okanagan Administrator Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Macnabb That a Board of Directors Workshop be scheduled to determine the profile and characteristics the Board is seeking in the new Administrator, that Allan Neilson-Welch be invited to facilitate the workshop and that the Board of Directors Vice-Chair oversee the workshop process. Fire Dispatch Service Moved and seconded by Director Fairbairn and Alt. Director Winters That staff be authorized to enter into negotiations with Fraser Valley Regional District Fire Dispatch for provision of the Regional District of North Okanagan fire dispatch services. OPPOSED: Director Hansma ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m. Certified Correct: Chair Corporate Officer