Regional District of Central Kootenay

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1 Regional District of Central Kootenay REGULAR BOARD MEETING Open Meeting Minutes The fourth meeting of the Board of the Regional District of Central Kootenay in 2017 was held on Thursday, at 9:00 a.m. in the Regional District of Central Kootenay Boardroom, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC. Quorum was maintained throughout the meeting. ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT: MUNICIPALITIES Chair K. Hamling Director L. Chernoff Director R. Toyota Director S. Hewat Director D. Kozak Director A. Bunka Director S. White Director L. Main Director J. Lunn Village of Nakusp City of Castlegar Town of Creston Village of Kaslo City of Nelson Village of New Denver Village of Salmo Village of Silverton Village of Slocan ELECTORAL AREAS Director G. Jackman Director T. Wall Director L. Binks Director A Watson Director R. Faust Director T. Newell Director H. Cunningham Director W. Popoff Director A. Davidoff Director R. Smith Director P. Peterson Area A Area B Area C Area D Area E Area F Area G Area H Area I Area J Area K ALTERNATE DIRECTORS PRESENT: Laurie Watson Pegasis McGauley Area J Area E STAFF PRESENT S. Horn Chief Administrative Officer A. Winje Corporate Officer H. Smith Manager of Financial Services

2 1. CALL TO ORDER & WELCOME Chair Hamling welcomed Alternate Directors McGauley and Watson to the meeting. 1. CALL TO ORDER & WELCOME 1.1 ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Moved By Director Kozak, and seconded, 218/17 The agenda for the Regular Open Board meeting be adopted as circulated with the addition of the addendum. 1.2 ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES Moved By Director Newell, and seconded, 219/17 The minutes from the March Regular Open Board meeting be adopted as circulated. 1.3 DELEGATION Berg Lehmann, Chartered Accountants CAO Horn lauded the efforts of the Finance team to complete the 2016 Financial Statements. Finance Manager Heather Smith led the Board through the management letter and addressed recommendations from the auditors regarding the RDCK's procedures. Moved By Director Binks, and seconded, 220/17 That the Board approve the unqualified 2016 Audited Financial Statements as audited by Berg Lehmann. 2. COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS

3 2.1 FOR INFORMATION Committee/Commission Reports for information have been received as follows: Creston Valley Services - minutes of March 9, Riondel Commission of Management - minutes of March 7, WITH RECOMMENDATIONS Area A Economic Development Commission - minutes of April 3, /17 That the Board approve the payment of the following grant from the Area A Economic Development Commission's Enhanced Education Rural Dividend Funds to complete Phase 1 and prepare the Phase 2 application: Yasodhara Ashram Society: $10, /17 The Board approve the following grant from the Area A Economic Development Commission's budget, under the Asset-based Rural Development Project, for initial support to the pilot project and to plan, organize and facilitate three community meetings with representatives of organizations, societies and clubs which are active along the East Shore to communicate the objectives of the project, build local networks and obtain input on the extent and condition of our community assets and amenities: South Kootenay Lake Community Services Society: $3, /17 That the Board approve a grant under the Area A Economic Development Commission's Asset-based Rural Development project to supervise and support the activities of a Selkirk College intern from May to August 2017: South Kootenay Lake Community Services Society: $2,070

4 2.2.2 Riondel Commission of Management - minutes of April 4, /17 That Version 2 of the alternative water budget for the Riondel Commission of Management (labelled Alternative Budget with multi-year increase instead of one time Version 2 ) be implemented with a water rate increase of 25% to $ per connection for 2017, 20% in 2018, 15% in 2019, and 2% in each of 2020 and 2021; and further, that the RDCK Financial Plan be amended accordingly. 225/17 That RDCK staff be directed to invoice BC Ambulance for 50% of the repair and call out costs incurred from the water line break near the Riondel ambulance station in Recreation Commission No. 10 (Area E) - minutes of April 6, 2017 Moved By Director Faust, and seconded, 226/17 That the Board approve the following grant payments from the Recreation Commission No budget: Balfour Rec Commission (Pickleball): $800 Balfour Seniors (Digital learning): $800 Kootenay Lake Family Network (youth rockets): $600 Kootenay Lake Family Network (Youth art): $900 Redfish PAC (After school programs): $900 Balfour Rec Commission (soccer field): $1500 Friends of Sunshine Bay (tennis practice board): $ Economic Development Commission (Silverton, New Denver, Slocan & Area H) - minutes of April 5, 2017

5 Moved By Director Bunka, and seconded, 227/17 That the Board support and authorize the submission of an application to the BC Rural Dividend Program by May 31, 2017 for funding for two years to launch a regional economic development partnership and strategy in the Slocan Valley; and further, that the Board support the project for its duration Joint Resource Recovery Committee - minutes of April 12, 2017 Moved By Director Newell, and seconded, 228/17 That the proposed scope of work for closure assessment and design at the HB Tailings Storage Facility in the amount of $232,000 (excluding GST) submitted by SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc. be accepted; AND FURTHER that the Board Chair and Corporate Secretary be authorized to sign the necessary documents. Moved By Director Newell, and seconded, 229/17 That Terrapure Environmental Solutions be selected as the Household Hazardous Waste Contactor for the term commencing May 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019, with the option of two 1-year extensions, at a total estimated annual cost of $111,125 (including GST), subject to hazardous waste unit quantities and annual inflation; AND FURTHER that the Board Chair and Corporate Secretary be authorized to sign the necessary documents. Moved By Director Newell, and seconded, 230/17 That the Board appoint the following individuals to the Resource Recovery Plan Advisory Committee (RRPAC) for a two year term commencing May 1, 2017: Steve Harrhy Bruce Edson Ruth-Claire Weintraub Brant Gray Chris Barlow Todd Veri Colin Farynowski

6 Moved By Director Newell, and seconded, 231/17 That Staff be directed to approach the necessary Provincial Ministries to evaluate the feasibility of expanding the footprint of the Ootischenia Landfill in accordance with the Proposed Final Contour Plan prepared by AMEC Foster Wheeler Earth and Environmental dated November 7, Moved By Director Newell, and seconded, 232/17 That the request submitted by the Village of Nakusp for the disposal of approximately 1500 cubic metres of municipal biosolids at the Nakusp Landfill be accepted subject to satisfactory review of biosolids quality analytical data; AND FURTHER that Staff be directed to work with the Village of Nakusp and the Ministry of Environment on the operational details of this project. Moved By Director Newell, and seconded, 233/17 The Tender submitted by Arrow Lakes Ready Mix Ltd. for a four year contract for the Operation and Maintenance of the Nakusp Landfill commencing July 1, 2017, at an annual contract price of $225,600 (excluding GST) be rejected on the basis that the tendered amount exceeds the budgeted amount within the 2017 Financial Plan. Moved By Director Newell, and seconded, 234/17 Staff be directed to investigate all options for the operation and maintenance of the Nakusp landfill including re-issuing the Invitation to Tender Arrow Creek Water Commission - minutes of April 12, 2017 Moved By Director Wall, and seconded, 235/17 That staff be directed to seek approval from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development to change the scope of work fro the Arrow Creek Transmission Main - Phase 5 project by reducing the Clearwell component to a level three priority.

7 2.3 DIRECTORS' REPORTS Director Toyota Chair Hamling Director Main Directors Kozak and Jackman 2.4 MEMBERSHIP Kaslo & District Community Forest Society Moved By Director Watson, and seconded, 236/17 That the Board appoint C. Webster as the Electoral Area D representative on the Kaslo and District Community Forest Society Board for a term to expire December 31, Amend Resolution Moved By Director Wall, and seconded, 237/17 That Resolution 35/17, being: That the Board Chair send a letter to outgoing Area B Advisory Planning Commission member Frank Wloka, thanking him for his service to the RDCK. be AMENDED to read: That the Board Chair send a letter to outgoing Creston Valley Agricultural Advisory Commission member Frank Wloka, thanking him for his service to the RDCK Recreation Commission No. 2 (Kaslo and Area D) Moved By Director Watson, and seconded, 238/17 That the Board Chair send letters to the following outgoing members of Recreation Commission No. 2, thanking them for their service to the RDCK: Scott Gillies Cheryl Hillier Councillor Kellie Knoll Doug Yee Ken Butt

8 2.4.4 Glacier Creek Regional Park Commission Moved By Director Watson, and seconded, 239/17 That the Board Chair send letters to the following outgoing members of the Glacier Creek Regional Park Commission, thanking them for their service to the RDCK: Kris Healy Hal Orr Kelly Abey Ken Wapple Recreation Commission No. 6 (Slocan Valley) Moved By Director Popoff, and seconded, 240/17 That the Board Chair send a letter to the following outgoing member of Recreation Commission No. 6, thanking him for his service to the RDCK: Tim Sander And further, that the Board appoint the following individual to the commission for a term to expire December 31, 2018: o Craig Besinque (alternate H member) Moved By Director Bunka, and seconded, 241/17 That the Board appoint the following individual to Recreation Commission No. 6 for a term to end December 31, 2018, as per the recommendation from the Village of New Denver: Tamara Barkowsky (Village of New Denver alternate) Area J Advisory Planning Commission Moved By Director Smith, and seconded, 242/17 That the Board Chair send a letter to outgoing commissioner Laurie Watson, expressing appreciation for her service on the Area J Advisory Planning Commission.

9 3. CORRESPONDENCE 3.1 The correspondence dated March 30, 2017 from the City of Vernon regarding GST charged on carbon tax. 3.2 The correspondence from BC Emergency Health Services regarding the Community Paramedicine Initiative. 3.3 The letter dated March 30, 2017 from Peter Fassbender, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development announcing that Sunshine Estates Water Users Society will receive $7,250 for a system improvement project. 3.4 The letter dated March 17, 2017 from the Columbia Basin Trust presenting a $175,000 cheque for the Community Recreational Infrastructure Greenway Project. 3.5 The copy of the letter from Harrison Hot Springs regarding the Provincial Private Moorage Program. 3.6 The letter dated April 3, 2017 from the BC Heritage Branch advising that seven sites in the RDCK that have been designated as historically significant to the Japanese Canadian community. 4. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Moved By Director Newell, and seconded, 243/17 The Accounts Payable Summary for March 2017 in the amount of $2,372, be approved. 5. BYLAWS : Portion of Area J (Fairview) Fire Protection Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw The Board Report dated March 17, 2017 from Anitra Winje, Corporate Officer, presenting an amendment bylaw for three readings, has been received. Moved By Director Smith, and seconded, 244/17 That the Board read "Portion of Area J (Fairview) Fire Protection Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 2558, 2017" a FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD time.

10 : Balfour Water Service Loan Authorization The Corporate Officer's report declaring the results of the Alternative Approval Process undertaken to seek elector approval for the Balfour Water System, has been received. Moved By Director Faust, and seconded, 245/17 That the Board direct staff to proceed to referendum to seek assent from qualified electors in the Balfour Water Service Area to authorize the RDCK to borrow $583,323 for capital purposes for the Balfour Water Service; and further, than any costs associated with the referendum be borne by Service S255 - Water Utility - Area E (Balfour). 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Senior Energy Advisor The Board Report dated March 28, 2017 from Sangita Sudan, General Manager of Development Services, seeking Board authorization to sign a contribution agreement with FortisBC for a Senior Energy Advisor, has been received. Moved By Director Watson, and seconded, MOTION ONLY: That the RDCK Board authorize the Board Chair and the Board Secretary to sign the FortisBC Senior Energy Advisor Funding Contribution Agreement and work plan; and further, that staff be authorized to issue a direct award contract to Community Energy Association (CEA) as per the RDCK Purchasing Policy Section 10.A for $95, with funds to be paid by FortisBC and held in the General Administration S100 budget. Motion Only Moved By Director White, and seconded, (AMENDMENT--WITHDRAWN) That the recommendation: That the RDCK Board authorize the Board Chair and the Board Secretary to sign the FortisBC Senior Energy Advisor Funding Contribution Agreement and work plan; and further, that staff be authorized to issue a direct award contract to Community Energy Association (CEA) as per the RDCK Purchasing Policy Section 10.A for $95, with funds to be paid by FortisBC and held in the General Administration S100 budget.

11 be amended to change "General Administration S100 budget" to the Community Sustainable Living budget." Moved By Director Popoff, and seconded, 246/17 That the RDCK Board authorize the Board Chair and the Board Secretary to sign the FortisBC Senior Energy Advisor Funding Contribution Agreement and work plan; and further, that staff be authorized to issue a direct award contract to Community Energy Association (CEA) as per the RDCK Purchasing Policy Section 10.A for $95, with funds to be paid by FortisBC and held in the General Administration S100 budget Electoral Area E: Cash Payment in Lieu of Parkland The Board Report dated March 23, 2017 from Mark Crowe, Planner, seeking the Board's authorization to accept a proposed cash payment in lieu of parkland dedication in Area E, has been received. Moved By Director Faust, and seconded, 247/17 That the Board authorize acceptance of a cash payment of $27,250 in lieu of parkland dedication in conjunction with RDCK Subdivision Files S1524E & S1627E (MoTI File # & # ) which have received Preliminary Layout Approval (PLA) from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and involve land legally described as: District Lot 5665, Kootenay District, except (1) Parcel A (Reference Plan 94948I), (2) Parcel B (Reference Plan 47961D), and (3) parts included in plans 2964, 10074, R283, NEP66433 and NEP Z241 Prohibition CAO Horn asked Directors to send him information they would like to receive regarding the current prohibition on Z241 Park Models in the RDCK. He will then compile the information and bring it to the June Board meeting. 6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

12 6.2.1 Arrow Creek Phase 5 Watermain Installation Tender Award The Board Report dated April 5, 2017 from Jeff Phillips, Project Manager, presenting tender results for the Arrow Creek Transmission Main Phase 5 project for award, has been received. Moved By Director Wall, and seconded, 248/17 That the Board award the tender for Arrow Creek Transmission Main Phase 5 to Marwest Industries Ltd. in the amount of $3,986, plus applicable taxes and that the Board Chair and Secretary be authorized to sign the necessary documents; AND FURTHER, that the funds for this contract be taken from Service S251 Arrow Creek Water Treatment and Supply Service. 6.3 FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Hospital District Act The West Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital District (WKBHRD) has struggled to confidently interpret the word operate in section 20 of the Hospital District Act. The Board is seeking clarity around the mandate and role of regional hospital districts. In 2014 the WKBRHD was assured by the Assistant Deputy Minister of Health that a review of the Act is underway. In 2003, the Ministry of Health reviewed the Act and made recommendations. Over a decade later RHDs still await changes to the Act. Therefore, the RDCK and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary are asking the members of AKBLG to support a resolution to urge the Province to review and clarify the Act. Moved By Director Watson, and seconded, 249/17 That the following resolution be sent to the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments for consideration at its Annual General Meeting: Whereas the enabling legislation of regional hospital districts in British Columbia, the Hospital District Act [RSBC 1996], prescribes the purpose of hospital districts which hospital district Boards struggle to interpret; And Whereas in 2003 the Ministry of Health recommended that the Act be updated and in 2014 the Assistant Deputy Ministry of Health stated that a review of the Act was in progress; Be it resolved that UBCM urge the Provincial Government to review and update the Hospital District Act [RSBC 1996] expeditiously and invite input from the regional hospital districts in British Columbia in order to clarify the mandate and role of hospital districts.

13 6.3.2 Transit Transit Fare Review The Board Report dated March 20, 2017 from Randy Matheson, Research Analyst, seeking the Board's authorization to change the current fare structure, has been received. Moved By Director Chernoff, and seconded, 250/17 That the Board approve the Fare Review Option 2 for the West Kootenay Transit System as presented in the report prepared by BC Transit titled "Fare Structure Review - West Kootenay Transit System" as follows: Fare Product Audience Transit Fare Cash All $2.25 Tickets (10) All $20.25 Monthly Pass Adult $60.00 Monthly Pass Discount $45.00 Semester Pass Student $ and further, that a "Day Pass" be introduced in the transit service as indicated in the report. OPPOSED: Director Popoff Transit Expansion Update The Board Report dated March 20, 2017 from Randy Matheson, Research Analyst, updating the participants in the West Kootenay Transit Service on transit expansion progress, has been received Annual Operating Agreements Moved By Director Chernoff, and seconded, 251/17 That the Board authorize the Chair and the Corporate Officer to sign the Kootenay West Paratransit Annual Operating Agreement between the RDCK and BC Transit. Moved By Director Chernoff, and seconded, 252/17 That the Board authorize the Chair and the Corporate Officer to sign the Kootenay Lake West Transit Service Agreement between the RDCK and BC Transit.

14 Moved By Director Chernoff, and seconded, 253/17 That the Board authorize the Chair and the Corporate Officer to sign the Creston Valley Transit Service Agreement between the RDCK and BC Transit. Moved By Director Chernoff, and seconded, 254/17 That the Board authorize the Chair and the Corporate Officer to sign the Creston Valley Annual Operating Agreement between the RDCK and BC Transit. Moved By Director Chernoff, and seconded, 255/17 That the Board authorize the Chair and the Corporate Officer to sign the Nelson Annual Operating Agreement between the RDCK and BC Transit FCM Board of Directors: Nomination Moved By Director Cunningham, and seconded, 256/17 WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction; WHEREAS FCM's Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and provide FCM with the prestige required to carry the municipal message to the federal government; and WHEREAS FCM's Annual Conference and Trade Show will take place from June 1 to 4, 2017, during which time the Annual General Meeting will be held and followed by the election of FCM's Board of Directors; BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of the Regional District of Central Kootenay endorse Director Leah Main to stand for election on FCM's Board of Directors for the period starting in June 2017 and ending June 2018; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board assume all costs associated with Director Main attending FCM's Board of Directors' meetings.

15 6.3.4 Office Space The Board Report dated March 31, 2017 from Connie Saari-Heckley, Human Resources Manager, seeking Board approval to develop plans to address office space issues, has been received. Moved By Director Cunningham, and seconded, MOTION ONLY: That the Board direct staff to request an easement from the City of Nelson for the purpose of placing a temporary trailer in the RDCK's back parking lot at 202 Lakeside Drive, to meet the short-term need for office space; that staff be directed to fund associated costs through the General Administration operating surplus; and further, that the Board direct staff to investigate mid to long term space planning solutions and bring a recommendation to the Board in the fall of 2017, with such considerations to include: renovations to the existing building building a new office building collaborating with municipal partners to co-share space. Motion Only Moved By Director Davidoff, and seconded, (AMENDMENT) 257/17 That the foregoing motion, being: That the Board direct staff to request an easement from the City of Nelson for the purpose of placing a temporary trailer in the RDCK's back parking lot at 202 Lakeside Drive, to meet the short-term need for office space; that staff be directed to fund associated costs through the General Administration operating surplus; and further, that the Board direct staff to investigate mid to long term space planning solutions and bring a recommendation to the Board in the fall of 2017, with such considerations to include: o renovations to the existing building o building a new office building o collaborating with municipal partners to co-share space. Be AMENDED to add a fourth bullet: o utilizing existing buildings, such as fire halls.

16 Moved By Director Davidoff, and seconded, 258/17 That the Board direct staff to request an easement from the City of Nelson for the purpose of placing a temporary trailer in the RDCK's back parking lot at 202 Lakeside Drive, to meet the short-term need for office space; that staff be directed to fund associated costs through the General Administration operating surplus; and further, that the Board direct staff to investigate mid to long term space planning solutions and bring a recommendation to the Board in the fall of 2017, with such considerations to include: renovations to the existing building building a new office building collaborating with municipal partners to co-share space utilizing existing buildings, such as fire halls. RECESS RECONVENED The meeting recessed at 10:10 for a break The meeting reconvened at 10:30 a.m Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation: Letter of Support Moved By Director Kozak, and seconded, 259/17 That the Board Chair send a letter to the Connecting Canadians Branch confirming the RDCK's support for the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation's application to the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's "Connect to Innovate" program. Moved By Director Hewat, and seconded, 260/17 That Resolution 238/17 be AMENDED by removing the following names: Councillor Kellie Knoll Ken Butt 6.4 FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES Fuel Management

17 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update The Board Report dated March 22, 2017 from Nora Hannon, Emergency Coordinator(Nelson/E/F/D/Kaslo), requesting Board authorization to apply to UBCM to complete Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) updates for Electoral Area K/ Nakusp and Electoral Area H/ Slocan/Silverton/New Denver, has been received. Moved By Director Popoff, and seconded, 261/17 That the Board direct staff to apply to the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative for the April 2017 intake for Community Wildfire Protection Plan funding regarding projects in Area H /Slocan/Silverton/New Denver and Area K / Nakusp; with required local government funding to come from Area H/Slocan/Silverton/New Denver and Area K / Nakusp, an further should this application be successful the work be awarded to the Slocan Integral Forestry Cooperative for two CWPP Updates for Area H / Slocan / Silverton / New Denver and to the Nakusp and Area Community Forest for one CWPP update for Area K / Nakusp. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION At 10:33 a.m., Director Watson declared a conflict of interest related to the next item of business award of project management for fuel treatment projects, as the contractor, John Cathro, is the alternate director for Area D Fuel Treatment: Project Management The Board Report dated April 4, 2017 from Nora Hannon regarding project management for fuel treatment projects, has been received. Moved By Director Peterson, and seconded, 262/17 That the Board award the project management of operational fuel treatments for Fauquier, Burton, Harrop, Bonnington, Burlington (Nelson), Argenta, Lardeau, Lister, Boswell, Kingsgate and Riondel for a total of $113,760 to Cathro Consulting. Director present: Director Watson rejoined the meeting at 10:35 a.m.

18 6.5 GRANTS Discretionary Moved By Director Cunningham, and seconded, 263/17 Discretionary grants out of the funds available for the following Electoral Areas/Member Municipalities be approved as designated: AREA A South Kootenay Lake Community Service Society: $1,320 AREA B Rick Clark Memorial Society: $500 Gar Creek Water Users Association: $5,400 Creston Kootenay Foundation: $1,000 AREA C Rick Clark Memorial Society: $500 AREA F West Kootenay Regional Science Fair: $500 AREA G Salmo Skateboarding Coalition: $500 Salmo Valley Youth Community Centre: $500 AREA H Slocan Solutions Society: $1,000 AREA I West Kootenay Regional Science Fair: $500 AREA J Castlegar Minor Hockey Soccer Association: $500 Selkirk College GLOWS: $300 Zone 6 BC Seniors Games: $500 Robson Fire Department: $6, Community Development Moved By Director Watson, and seconded, 264/17 Community Development grants out of the funds available for the following Electoral Areas/Member Municipalities be approved as designated:

19 AREA A Gar Creek Water Users Association: $5,000 AREA C Creston and District Community Complex: $ Creston Valley Minor Hockey Bantam Team: $500 AREA D Gar Creek Water Users Association: $37,000 Freedom Quest Youth Services Society: $500 AREA E Balfour Recreation Commission: $1, Gar Creek Water Users Association: $5,000 Nelson Public Library: $6,500 Blewett Conservation Society: $300 Capitol Theatre: $5,000 AREA F Gar Creek Water Users Association: $3,000 AREA G Zone 6 BC Seniors Games: $500 AREA H Appledale Progressive Association: $4,900 Gar Creek Water Users Association: $3,000 Slocan Lake Stewardship Society: $800 AREA I Gar Creek Water Users Association: $1,500 AREA J Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce: $500 Gar Creek Water Users Association: $5,400 Deer Park Recreation Society: $15,000 AREA K Gar Creek Water Users Association: $5,000 Nakusp and Area Community Trails Society: $2,000 Moved By Director Davidoff, and seconded, 265/17 That Resolution 666/16 be amended to RESCIND the payment of a community development grant from Electoral Area I to: Shoreacres Neigbhourhood Community Association ($250)

20 Moved By Director White, and seconded, 266/17 That the scope of the Community Development grant issued to the Village of Salmo for the construction and installation of a pedestrian bridge in the amount of $27,000, as per resolution 434/16, be expanded to include: The payment of grants in aid to community groups The installation of electric vehicle charging facilities cemetery mapping, and village office renovations Economic Development Moved By Director Faust, and seconded, 267/17 That the Board approve a payment from the Area E portion of the Nelson, E and F Economic Development service for the following: Balfour & District Business & Historic Association: $12,000 Moved By Director Faust, and seconded, 268/17 That the Board amend Resolution 196/17 to REMOVE the payment to the Balfour & District Business Historical Association for $5, DIRECTORS' MOTIONS 7.1 Director Davidoff Moved By Director Davidoff, and seconded, MOTION ONLY: That in light of the Board's strategic priority being Wildfire Mitigation to protect our communities that any consideration of additional increases to RDCK Director stipends be deferred for five years and that every budgetary effort be made by the Board to increase funding for Wildfire Mitigation and FireSmart initiatives in our District. Motion Only

21 Moved By Director Wall, and seconded, 269/17 That the previous motion, being: be DIVIDED. That in light of the Board's strategic priority being Wildfire Mitigation to protect our communities that any consideration of additional increases to RDCK Director stipends be deferred for five years and that every budgetary effort be made by the Board to increase funding for Wildfire Mitigation and FireSmart initiatives in our District. Moved By Director Davidoff, and seconded, And DEFEATED: Any consideration of additional increases to RDCK Director stipends be deferred for five years. Defeated Moved By Director Davidoff, and seconded, And DEFEATED: Every budgetary effort be made by the Board to increase funding for Wildfire Mitigation and FireSmart initiatives in our District. Defeated 8. RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE The minutes of the Rural Affairs Committee meeting held April 12, 2017 have been received. 270/17 The Secretary of the Regional District of Central Kootenay be directed to file a Notice on the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia, stating that a resolution has been made under Section 57 of the Community Charter by the Regional District Board relating to land at 4636 Carlson Road, Electoral Area E, legally described as Lot A, District Lot 6306, Kootenay District, Plan 14634, and further, if an active Building permit or Building application is in place, that it be cancelled. Information respecting the resolution may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Central Kootenay on normal working days during regular office hours.

22 271/17 The Secretary of the Regional District of Central Kootenay be directed to file a Notice on the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia, stating that a resolution has been made under Section 57 of the Community Charter by the Regional District Board relating to land at 2497 Highway 3A, Electoral Area F, legally described as crown foreshore fronting District Lot 792, Kootenay District except (1) Parcel A (Reference Plan ) and (2) Parcel B (See ), under license , and further, if an active Building permit or Building application is in place, that it be cancelled. Information respecting the resolution may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Central Kootenay on normal working days during regular office hours. 272/17 The Secretary of the Regional District of Central Kootenay be directed to file a Notice on the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia, stating that a resolution has been made under Section 57 of the Community Charter by the Regional District Board relating to land at 8895 Highway 6, Electoral Area G, legally described as Block A, District Lot 273, Kootenay District, Plan 2766, and further, if an active Building permit or Building application is in place, that it be cancelled. Information respecting the resolution may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Central Kootenay on normal working days during regular office hours. 273/17 The Secretary of the Regional District of Central Kootenay be directed to file a Notice on the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia, stating that a resolution has been made under Section 57 of the Community Charter by the Regional District Board relating to land at 9654 Highway 6, Edgewood, Electoral Area K, legally described as the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, Township 69, Kootenay District except Parts included in Plans 9704, and R308, and further, if an active Building permit or Building application is in place, that it be cancelled. Information respecting the resolution may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Central Kootenay on normal working days during regular office hours.

23 MOTION ONLY: The Board continue to support staffs' use of Conditional Occupancy permits and continue to consider Notice on Title resolution recommendations, each upon the unique merits of the circumstance, despite the fact that Conditional Occupancy permits may have been granted. Motion Only Moved By Director Davidoff, and seconded, And DEFEATED: (AMENDMENT) That the previous motion, being: The Board continue to support staffs' use of Conditional Occupancy permits and continue to consider Notice on Title resolution recommendations, each upon the unique merits of the circumstance, despite the fact that Conditional Occupancy permits may have been granted. Be AMENDED by adding: and further, that staff be directed to obtain a legal opinion regarding the cessation of the issuance of conditional occupancy permits with a report to be brought to the May Board meeting. Defeated 274/17 The Board continue to support staffs' use of Conditional Occupancy permits and continue to consider Notice on Title resolution recommendations, each upon the unique merits of the circumstance, despite the fact that Conditional Occupancy permits may have been granted. 275/17 The Community Works Fund application for the RDCK North Shore Hall Building Upgrade project in the amount of $50,000 be approved for disbursement from Community Works Funds allocated to Area F for the year 2017.

24 276/17 The Community Works Fund Contribution Agreement with the Tarrys and District Community Hall Society for the Tarrys Hall Energy Upgrade project be amended to include an additional $24,100 and that funds be disbursed from Community Works Funds allocated to Area I. 277/17 The "Regional District of Central Kootenay Utility Rates, Fees, and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2556, 2017" is hereby read the FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD time by content. 278/17 The "Regional District of Central Kootenay Utility Rates, Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2556, 2017" is hereby ADOPTED and the Chair and Secretary are authorized to sign same. 279/17 The Board read "McDonald Creek Water Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2557, 2017" a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD time. 280/17 The Board read "Arrow Creek Water Treatment and Supply Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2284, 2017" a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD time.

25 281/17 The Board Read "Erickson Water Distribution Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2283, 2017" a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD time. 9. PUBLIC TIME Chair Hamling called for questions from the public and media at 11:30 a.m. 10. IN CAMERA 10.1 RESOLUTION - MEETING CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC 282/17 In the opinion of the Board - and in accordance with Section 90 of the Community Charter - the public interest so requires that persons other than DIRECTORS, ALTERNATE DIRECTORS, DELEGATIONS AND STAFF be excluded from the meeting; AND FURTHER, in accordance with Section 90 of the Community Charter, the meeting is to be closed on the bases identified in the following subsections: (c) labour relations or other employee relations; (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality; 10.2 RESOLUTION - RECESS OF OPEN MEETING 283/17 The Open Meeting be recessed at 11:34 a.m. in order to conduct the In Camera Board meeting. 11. MATTERS ARISING FROM IN CAMERA MEETING Moved By Director Newell, and seconded And resolved: 284/17(IC28/17) That staff be directed to include an estimated $67,570 in the 2018 Financial Plan for Service S187 Central Sub-region Resource Recovery to continue funding for the HB Tailings Facility Technologist position.

26 12. ADJOURNMENT Moved By Director Bunka, and seconded And resolved: 285/17 The meeting be recessed at 12:30 p.m. ORIGINALLY SIGNED BY Secretary Anitra Winje ORIGINALLY SIGNED BY Chair Karen Hamling