THOMPSON - NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT. Thursday. June

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1 THOMPSON - NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT Thursday. June MINUTES of a Meeting of the Board of Directors of the THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT held in the Board Room on Thursday, June 18,2015 commencing at 1:15PM. PRESENT: Ch~rJ.Ra~a Village of Cache Creek Director W. Macdonald (Vice Chair Director J. Jeyes Director V. Smith Director J. Rivett Director R. Berrigan Director J. Harwood Director K. Christian Director M. Spina* Director A. Singh Director T. Lange Director P.A. Wallace Director P. Milobar Director R. Smith Director J. Lightfoot Director N. Menard Director A. Raine* Director C. Schaffer Director S. Watson Director S. Rice Director R. Elliott Director K. Gillis Director R.S. Murray Director H.S. Graham Director W. Kershaw Director M. Rothenburger Electoral Area "B" (Thompson-Headwaters Village of Ashcroft District of Barriere Village of Clinton Village of Chase District of Clearwater City of Kamloops 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 Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality Electoral Area "A" (Wells Gray Country Electoral Area "E" (Bonaparte Plateau Electoral Area "I" (Blue Sky Country Electoral Area "J" (Copper Desert Country Electoral Area "L" (Grasslands Electoral Area "M" (Beautiful Nicola Valley - North Electoral Area "N" (Beautiful Nicola Valley South Electoral Area "0" (Lower North Thompson Electoral Area "P" (Rivers and The Peaks *Attended Part of Meeting Only ABSENT: STAFF: None Mr. S. Gill, Chief Administrative Officer Mr. D. Rae, Director of Finance Ms. R. Sadilkova, Director of Development Services Mr. P. Hughes, Director of Environmental Services

2 Page 2 of 21 Ms. V. Weller, Film Commissioner Mr. M. Saunders, Director of Libraries Ms. C. Black, Corporate Officer/Director of Legislative Services Mr. R. Storie, Director of Community Services Mr. R. Troskot, Supervisor of IT Services Ms. D. Sell, Director of Human Resources Mr. M. Garrett, Communications Coordinator Mr. D. Wallace, Planner Ms. R. Blixrud, Recording Secretary PRESS: OTHERS: A. Iacobucci - CHNL Radio M. Youds- News Kamloops Mr. Christopher Seguin, Thompson Rivers University Mr. Alan Fryer, Coal Alliance Mr. Mike LoVecchio, Coal Alliance Mr. Scott Lunny, Coal Alliance 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS (If Required None. 2 CHAIR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Ranta notified the Board of the following items: -There is a Committee of the Whole Meeting scheduled for Friday, June 19 at 9:00AM - There is a Meet & Greet BBQ with the MLAs and MP at Hotel540 on June 19th, starting right after the Committee of the Whole meeting adjourns. - UBCM Meeting Requests must be submitted to the Board for approval via the meeting request form which was circulated to all Directors via . - All Directors are strongly encouraged to review their Blue Folder items. The following items were circulated to Directors via paper copy in their Blue Folders: - The agenda index pages -Press Release re: BC To Conduct Scientific Review of Biosolids in Nicola Valley (Circulated by on June 17th 3 ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA None.

3 Page 3 of 21 '_ 4 MINUTES 4.a Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting dated May 28, 2015 The minutes of the Regular Board Meeting dated May 28, 2015 were considered by the Board Moved by Director Macdonald Seconded by Director Harwood THAT the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting dated May 28, 2015 be adopted. 5 BYLAWS (From Public Hearing - If Required None. 6 DELEGATIONS 6.a Christopher Seguin, Vice-President. Advancement Dr. Alan Shaver. President Thompson Rivers University Re: TAU's effects in the TNRD Mr. Christopher Seguin, Vice-President of Advancement at Thompson Rivers University provided a presentation on the positive effects Thompson Rivers University (TAU has had in the TNRD, including the creation of employment for over 2000 people, and a significant economic activity in Kamloops and surrounding area. He highlighted the strategic initiatives of TAU and future plans for growth and development of the university. Mr. Seguin responded to questions from Directors. Mr. Seguin also invited the Board to attend TAU to hold a TNRD meeting on their campus, as well as partake in a lunch and a tour of the TAU campus. Director Spina joined the meeting at 1 :21 PM. 6.b Alan Fryer, Coal Alliance Spokesperson Mike LoVecchio. Director of Government Affairs. Canadian Pacific Railway Scott Lunny, United Steelworkers Coal Alliance Re: Request for a letter or motion of support for BC's coal industry

4 Page 4 of 21 Mr. Alan Fryer, Mr. LoVecchio and Mr. Lunny provided a presentation on the Coal Alliance. They highlighted the economic impacts the coal industry has in British Columbia, including the direct or indirect employment of 26,000 individuals. Information was provided on the supply chain and how it has created economic activity in the TNRD. Director Raine joined the meeting at 1 :40 PM. Mr. Alan Fryer, Mr. LoVecchio and Mr. Lunny requested a letter or motion of support from the Board for BC's coal industry. They responded to questions from Directors. 7 UNFINISHED BUSINESS?.a Christopher Seguin, Vice-President. Advancement Thompson Rivers University Re: TRU's effects in the TNRD Moved by Director Elliott Seconded by Director Macdonald THAT a letter be forwarded to Mr. Seguin expressing appreciation for his presentation and accepting the invitation to tour Thompson Rivers University and host a Regular Board Meeting on the Thompson Rivers University Kamloops Campus. 7.b Alan Fryer. Coal Alliance Spokesperson Mike LoVecchio, Director of Government Affairs. Canadian Pacific Railway Scott Lunny. United Steelworkers Coal Alliance Re: Request for a letter or motion of support for BC's coal industry Discussion commenced regarding sending a letter from the Board expressing support for the coal industry in British Columbia.

5 Page 5 of 21 i MAIN MOTION: Moved by Director Wallace Seconded by Director Menard THAT a letter of support be forwarded to the Coal Alliance expressing the Thompson-Nicola Regional District's support for BC's coal industry. MOTION TO POSTPONE: Moved by Director Singh Seconded by Director Rothenburger THAT the motion to send a letter of support to the Coal Alliance be postponed. DEFEATED AMENDMENT TO MAIN MOTION: Moved by Director Raine Seconded by Director Wallace THAT the main motion be amended to strike the words "expressing Thompson-Nicola Regional District's support for BC's coal industry" and insert the words "recognizing the importance of the coal industry in BC and encouraging the industry to maintain leading environmental standards." QUESTION ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED: THAT a letter of support be forwarded to the Coal Alliance recognizing the importance of the coal industry in BC and encouraging the industry to maintain leading environmental standards. Opposed: Directors Christian, Lange, Lightfoot, Murray, Rothenburger, and Singh. 8 BYLAWS (Other than Development Application Bylaws for 1st Reading 8.a Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Bylaw No. 2519, 2015 FOIPP Request Statistics

6 Page 6 of 21 The report from the Director of Legislative Services dated June 2, 2015 recommending adoption of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Bylaw No. 2519, 2015 was considered by the Board. The report also included statistics on the number of information requests received by the TNRD that were processed under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Moved by Director Watson Seconded by Director Spina THAT Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Bylaw No. 2519, 2015 be read a first, second and third time. Moved by Director Elliott Seconded by Director Watson THAT Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Bylaw No. 2519, 2015 be adopted. 8.b Walhachin Community Water Service Conversion and Establishment Bylaw No.2513 The report from the Director of Legislative Services dated May 28, 2015 regarding Walhachin Community Water Service Conversion and Establishment Bylaw No advised that the Inspector of Municipalities has approved the bylaw that will convert the Walhachin community water service from a service delivered under authority of Supplementary Letters Patent to one delivered under authority of an establishing bylaw as set out in the Local Government Act. Moved by Director Rice Seconded by Director Elliott (_ THAT Walhachin Community Water Service Conversion and Establishment Bylaw No. 2513,2015 be adopted. 8.c Zoning Amendment Bylaw No Application No. BA 66 - District Lot 1071, Kamloops Division Yale District -That part of District Lot 102, Group 2 shown on Plan Kamloops Division Yale (formerly Yale-Lytton District 2540 Cariboo Highway No. 97. north of Cache Creek, BC BC Ltd. (Marc Shane.

7 Page 7 of 21 The report from the Director of Development Services dated June 9, 2015 regarding Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2523, 2015 Application No. BA 66 was considered by the Board. This application would amend Zoning Bylaw 2400 on a site-specific basis to enable the applicants to continue property use for Horsting's Farm, a farm market north of Cache Creek. The site-specific terms of the amendment results in agriculture and residential remaining as primary uses - thereby not requiring an Official Community Plan (OCP amendment- but with seasonal commercial and agri-tourism being legitimized accessory uses. Ultimately, the proposed RL-1 site-specific amendment would add the following accessory use for the subject land: Tourist commercial uses, used in conjunction with agricultural uses, limited to bakery, restaurant/deli, picnic area and minor retail in the case of 2540 Cariboo Highway No. 97, north of Cache Creek. Moved by Director Rice Seconded by Director Gillis That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2523,2015, be introduced and read a first time by title only. 0 Moved by Director Rice Seconded by Director Spina THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2523,2015, be read a second time and be taken to Public Hearing in conjunction with a regular Board of Directors meeting. 8.d Composting Regulation Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, Amendment Bylaw 2516, 2015 Kamloops South OCP Amendment Bylaw 2524, 2015 The report from the Director of Development Services dated June 9, 2015 regarding composting regulation was considered by the Board. This report is further to Board direction to implement composting regulations, through zoning, to regulate bio-solid processing and composting. The TNRD is two months into the referral period and has response from numerous stakeholders thus the bylaw readings can commence. The Director of Development Services noted that input and consultation will continue up to and including the public hearing. Moved by Director Elliott Seconded by Director Murray

8 Page 8 of 21 That Kamloops South Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 2524, 2015 be introduced and read a first time by title only. Moved by Director Watson Seconded by Director Lightfoot THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2516,2015, be introduced and read a first time by title only. Moved by Director Lightfoot Seconded by Director Spina THAT Kamloops South Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 2524, 2015 be read a second time and be taken to Public Hearing in conjunction with a regular Board of Directors meeting. Moved by Director Murray Seconded by Director Spina That Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2516,2015, be read a second time and be taken to Public Hearing in conjunction with a regular Board of Directors meeting. 0 9 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS 9.a Liquor License Application No. LL 12 Application for a Winery Lounge Endorsement for lounge. picnic and tour endorsements -Winery License No Lot 1. District Lot 288 and Section 30, Township 19. Range 14. W6M. KDYD. Plan KAP80215 except Plan KAP Miners Bluff Road. Monte Creek. BC (Monte Creek Ranch Winery I Liquor Control and Licensing Branch The report from the Director of Development Services dated June 9, 2015 regarding Liquor License Application No. LL 12 was provided to the Board for consideration. The liquor license application would apply to the subject property located at 2420 Miners Bluff Road, Monte Creek, BC, known as Monte Creek Ranch Winery. The TNRD received abc Liquor Control and Licensing Branch

9 Page 9 of 21 (LCLB application from the applicant requesting a Winery Lounge Endorsement for an existing licensed winery: Monte Creek Ranch Winery. The current winery license allows the applicant to manufacture, sell, and store wine and provide product samples to the public in a designated sampling area at the Winery. Wineries may also operate one onsite retail store. This winery lounge endorsement, if approved, would allow patrons to purchase and consume wine manufactured and bottled in BC by the glass or bottle in a designated lounge area (which may be an indoor area or outdoor patio, or both. Moved by Director Gillis Seconded by Director Kershaw THAT the application for a winery lounge endorsement for the Monte Creek Ranch Winery at 2420 Miners Bluff Road be recommended for approval to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch, subject to limitation of hours of operation from 1 0 am to 11 pm. 9.b Agricultural Land Commission Application File No. ALR 95 The Southeast% of Section 23, Township 20, Range 24, W6M, KDYD except Plan KAP88334, PID: Barnes Lake Road, northeast of Barnes Lake, BC (Fitzgerald I Nigel Hemingway-Cariboo Geographic Systems The report from the Director of Development Services dated June 9, 2015 regarding Agricultural Land Commission Application File No. ALR 95 was considered by the Board. The applicant was seeking Board support for Agricultural Land Commission (ALC approval of an application to subdivide the subject land, a 42.1 hectare (1 04 acre parcel northeast of Barnes Lake, into two parcels. Moved by Director Watson Seconded by Director Gillis That Agricultural Land Commission Application ALR 95 to subdivide the parcel at 3280 Barnes Lake Road (legally described as The Southeast % of Section 23, Township 20, Range 24, W6M, KDYD except Plan KAP88334 into two parcels be recommended to the ALC. 10 CORRESPONDENCE 1 O.a Action Requested _

10 Page 10 of 21 1 O.a.1 Correspondence from Brenda McAuley dated May 28, 2015 Re: Request for Support for a resolution Moved by Director Rothenburger Seconded by Director Wallace THAT Correspondence items 10.a.1 through 10.b.11 be received for information. 1 O.a.2 Letter from Christian Walli. Tree Canada Community Advisor. dated April2005 Re:Successful application to the Tree Canada - BC Hydro program Moved by Director Schaffer Seconded by Director Wallace That a letter of thanks for forwarded from the TNRD Board of Directors to Duncan lsberg, Manager, Vegetation for the Vavenby Community Park Green Up Project grant in the amount of $4,300 through the Tree Canada Project Fund. 1 O.a.3 Letter from the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society Re: Request for a letter of support for a dock at Dixon Lake Moved by Director Kershaw Seconded by Director V. Smith That a letter of support be sent to the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society supporting its application for a licence of occupation on Dixon Lake for a dock. 1 O.b Information Only 1 O.b.1 Letter from Canada Post dated May 26, 2015 Re: Thank you for your letter 1 O.b.2 Letters from the Chair of the Cariboo Regional District dated May 21, 2015 to the Ministers of Environment and Agriculture

11 Page 11 of 21 Re: Impacts to Local Governments Associated with Biosolids Management Practices 1 O.b.3 Letter from EComm 911 dated May 29, 2015 Re: Spring 2015 Issue of e-communique 1 O.b.4 School District No. 73 Board Notes dated May 25, O.b.5 Letter from UBCM dated June 5, 2015 Re: Call for Nominations for UBCM Executive 1 O.b.6 Letter from Premier Clark dated May 27, 2015 Re: 2015 UBCM Convention Meeting Requests 1 O.b.7 Correspondence from Minister Yamamoto dated May 28, 2015 Re: 2015 Open for Business Awards 1 O.b.8 Letter from Anita Ely, Environmental Health Officer. Interior Health dated June 4, 2015 Re: Organic Matter Recycling Regulation Schedule 13 Notification, November 14, 2014 for land application of JAMES Treatment Plant Class A biosolids to DL 840 Woodward Rd. Merritt. BC (PID#OOS b.9 School District No. 74 Board Highlights dated June 2, O.b.1 0 Letter from the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development dated June 1 0, 2015 Re: 2015 UBCM Meeting Requests 1 O.b.11 Correspondence from the Ministry of International Trade dated June 10, 2015 Re: New West Partnership Trade Agreement Bid Protest Mechanism 11 NEW BUSINESS - DIRECTORS 11.a Policy To Provide Guidelines for Letters of Support. Discussion commenced regarding developing a policy that would create guidelines around what information a delegation would have to provide to the

12 Page 12 of 21 Board if they would be requesting a letter of support for or against a particular initiative or topic. Moved by Director Rivett Seconded by Director Macdonald THAT a policy be developed to provide guidelines for delegations who will be requesting a letter of support. 11.b Invitation to the Dogwood Institute Moved by Director Singh Seconded by Director Lightfoot DEFEATED THAT the Dogwood Institute be invited to appear as a delegation at a Regular Board of Directors meeting to present on their report entitled "BC's dirty secret: Big coal and the export of global warming pollution". DEFEATED 11.c Support for Victims of the Cache Creek Flooding Discussion commenced regarding financial support that has been provided for the victims of the Cache Creek flooding. Chair Ranta advised about $116,000 has been donated so far and there are benefit concerts planned for July 3 and 4, d Appointments to the Pritchard Fire Protection Committee Moved by Director Gillis Seconded by Director Elliott That Mr. Bill Vlaanderen be appointed to the Pritchard Fire Protection Committee for the term ending December 31, e Appointments to the Advisory Planning Commission for Electoral Areas J, L. M&P Moved by Director Gillis Seconded by Director Rothenburger

13 Page 13 of 21 THAT Ms. Holly Campbell and Ms. Zena Seldon be reappointed & Heather Hamilton be appointed to the Advisory Planning Commission for Electoral Areas "J", "L", "M" & "P" for the term June 1, 2015 to March 31, f Increase of Federal Gas Tax Funding Moved by Director Murray Seconded by Director Graham That the Federal Gas Tax - Community Works funding be increased by $15,000, split equally between funds allocated to Electoral Areas "M" and "N" for the Smith Pioneer Park Project to include a roof upgrade. 11.g Provincial Media Release 0 Director Murray provided comment on the Provincial News Release regarding the formation of a technical working group to look at the application of biosolids in the Nicola Valley. 11.h Delegation Approval Policy Moved by Director Milobar Seconded by Director Raine THAT the topic of developing a Board policy that guides the approval of delegation requests be added to the next Policy Review Committee agenda. 11.i Lytton Wildfire Update Director Rice provided an update on the wildfire burning near Lytton, BC. The meeting recessed at 3:00PM and reconvened at 3:16PM. 11.j Appointments to the Advisory Planning Commission for Electoral Areas E. I & N. Moved by Director Watson Seconded by Director Macdonald

14 Page 14 of 21 THAT Mr. Brian Reid and Mr. Ted Crawford be re-appointed to the Advisory Planning Commission for Electoral Areas "E", "I" & "J" for the term June 1, 2015 to March 31, k Tar Sands Tour Director Menard advised the Board he had attended the tar sands air tour that was planned in conjunction with the FCM Convention, and that he found both the tour and FCM very educational Donations to the Cache Creek Flood Victim Recovery Director Rice indicated he would be contributing $1,000 of discretionary funds from Electoral Area "I" (Blue Sky Country to the Cache Creek Flood Relief Fund. MAIN MOTION: Moved by Director Murray Seconded by Director Schaffer THAT each Electoral Area Director contribute $500 from their Discretionary Funds to the Cache Creek Flood Relief Fund. AMENDMENT TO MAIN MOTION: Moved by Director Murray Seconded by Director Schaffer THAT the motion to contribute discretionary funds to the Cache Creek flood relief fund be amended to include "subject to the approval of each individual Electoral Area Director." QUESTION ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED: THAT each Electoral Area Director contribute $500 from their Discretionary Funds to the Cache Creek Flood Relief Fund subject to the approval of each individual Electoral Area Director...

15 Page 15 of REPORTS and/or INQUIRIES 12.a Internal Committees 12.a.1 Audit Committee- Director A. Raine (Chair. Director T. Lange, and Director W. Macdonald No report. 12.a.2 Economic Development. Tourism and Regional Parks Committee Director M. Rothenburger (Chair, Director A. Singh (Vice Chair, Director W. Kershaw, Director W. Macdonald, Director S. Rice, Director J. Rivett. Director C. Schaffer. and Director R. Smith Director Rothenburger advised that the Committee received presentations from BC Hydro and TELUS, and also screened of the rough cut of the new TNRD vignette a.3 Emergency Management and Protective Services Committee - Director V. Smith (Chair, Director R. Berrigan. Director R. Elliott, Director K. Gillis, Director N. Menard, DirectorS. Rice, Director M. Spina, and Director S. Watson There was no report. 12.a.4 Film Commission- Director T. Lange (Chair, Director R. Smith (Vice Chair, and Director S. Rice Director Lange advised that the Irish film, ''Tomato Red", is being filmed in the Ashcroft area, along with numerous commercials. Director Lange also advised of some Kamloops actors that received awards and recognition at the Leo Film Awards. 12.a.5 Invasive Plant Committee - Director K. Gillis (Chair, Director J. Lightfoot (Alternate Director Gillis advised there was no meeting. 12.a.6 Policy Review Committee- Director R. Berrigan, Director W. Macdonald, Director R. Murray, Director S. Rice, Director J. Rivett. Director M. Rothenburger. Director V. Smith, and Director P. Wallace Director Berrigan advised there was no report.

16 Page 16 of a.7 Regional Solid Waste Management Committee- Director J. Rivett (Chair. Director R. Elliott, Director K. Gillis, Director J. Jeyes. Director W. Kershaw. Director T. Lange. Director N. Menard. Director R. Murray, and Director S. Watson Director Rivett advised there was no report. 12.a.8 Thompson Regional Hospital District- Director P. Milobar (Chair. Director R. Elliott (Vice Chair Director Milobar advised he would be attending a meeting on June 19, 2015 regarding the Clinic Services Building that is being constructed at Royal Inland Hospital. Director Milobar advised he would also be meeting to discuss a replacement CEO for the IHA Hospital Board. 12.a.9 Utilities Systems Committee - Director R. Elliott (Chair. Director K. Christian. Director J. Harwood. Director J. Lightfoot, Director R. Murray. DirectorS. Rice. Director M. Rothenburger. and Director C. Schaffer Director Elliott advised there was no meeting. 12.a.1 0 Communications Ad Hoc Committee - Director M. Rothenburger (Chair. Director K. Christian. Director R. Elliott, Director J. Harwood. Director J. Ranta, and Director J. Rivett, Director Rothenburger advised that the Committee is on track to achieve the goals and objectives of the Committee. He also advised that the Committee had created the tentative wording for the statement of principles which will lead to a communications plan.

17 Thursday, June 18,2015 Page 17 of a.11 Blackpool Fire Protection Committee - Director C. Schaffer The minutes of the Blackpool Fire Protection Committee dated May 28, 2015 were provided to the Board for information. Moved by Director Schaffer Seconded by Director Gillis THAT on recommendation of the Blackpool Fire Protection Committee, the Northern trailer be disposed of by Thompson-Nicola Regional District Staff, utilizing the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Disposal of Assets Policy, and that any funds received be returned to the Blackpool Fire Department as miscellaneous revenue. 12.a.12 Wells Gray Country Services Committee - Director C. Schaffer (Chair The minutes of the Wells Gray Country Services Committee dated May 20, 2015 were provided to the Board for information. Moved by Director Schaffer Seconded by Director Wallace THAT the minutes of the Wells Gray Country Services Committee dated May 20,2015 be received for information. 12.b External Committees 12.b.1 Air Quality Stakeholder Committee - Director H. Graham and Director R. Murray (alt. Director Graham advised there was no meeting. 12.b.2 Fraser Basin Council- Director P. Milobar, DirectorS. Rice (alternate The minutes of the Fraser Basin Council Thompson Regional Committee meeting dated May 12, 2015 were provided to the Board for information.

18 Page 18 of 21 Director Milobar advised that he had recently attended a Fraser Basin Council meeting and that he had encouraged them to bring forward the information about a Riparian Area Agriculture Plan to the next TNRD Electoral Area Directors meeting. 12.b.3 Municipal Finance Authority (MFA- Chair J. Ranta. Director C. Schaffer (alternate Chair Ranta advised that a recent MFA memo had been circulated to the Board via b.4 Municipal Insurance Association- Director J. Jeyes. DirectorS. Watson (Alt. Director Jeyes advised there was no report. 12.b.5 Shuswap Watershed Council- Director R. Berrigan and Director P. Milobar Director Berrigan advised there was no report. 12.b.6 Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition (SIBAC - DirectorS. Watson. Director N. Menard (alternate Director Watson advised that the SIBAC Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2015, to which she is unavailable to attend. Director Watson also noted a summary of the Keeping It Rural Conference she had recently attended would be coming from SIBAC in the near future. 12.b.7 Yellowhead Highway Association- Director B. Kershaw. DirectorW. Macdonald (alternate Director Kershaw advised there was no meeting. 12.b.8 Union of BC Municipalities- Director. A. Singh, Director W. Macdonald, and Director M. Spina Director Singh advised that nominations for UBCM Executive were open and that he, Director Spina and Director Macdonald would all be running for UBCM Executive again. Director Spina provided an update on a session she had attended at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM Conference, regarding

19 Page 19 of 21 national disaster mitigation, a new insurance program for flooding, and the lack of flood mapping in Canada. 12.c Other Reports 12.c.1 Kamloops Airport Authority Society- Director W. Macdonald, Chair J. Ranta (Alt. Director Macdonald advised that an update on the Kamloops Airport Authority Society was included in the Vice-Chair's Report which was circulated to each Director. Director Christian advised that Dawson Construction had received the contract for the runway upgrades, and the construction would be conducted from June to September 2015 and the upgrades would be funded in part through the airport improvement fee. 12.c.2 Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA- Director M. Spina 12.c.3 Director Spina advised that the SILGA executive would be meeting in July for a strategic planning retreat. Logan Lake Eco-Depot Site Works- Award of Tender The report from the Capital Projects Manager dated May 28, 2015 regarding the award of tender for the Logan Lake Eco-Depot site works was considered by the Board. The construction of the Logan Lake Eco Depot is planned for It is recommended that the contract for the site works be awarded to Superior Excavating for a total contract price of $111, tax included. The contract costs are within the estimate included in the 2015 budget. Moved by Director R. Smith Seconded by Director Macdonald THAT the contract for the construction of the site works at the TNRD Logan Lake Eco-Depot be awarded to Superior Excavating, Peachland, B.C. for a maximum price of $111, and that the Chair and Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract with Superior Excavating for the work.

20 Page 20 of c.4 Indigenous Cultural Competency Training Opportunities The report from the Chief Administrative Officer dated June 8, 2015 regarding Board and staff opportunities indigenous cultural competency training and First Nations relationship building was considered by the Board. Director Singh advised that UBCM also has a webinar scheduled for September 28, 2015 on the topic of Indigenous Cultural Competency. If anyone is interested they may contact either him, Director Macdonald or Director Spina. Moved by Director Macdonald Seconded by Director Spina THAT the report regarding Indigenous Cultural Competency Training Opportunities dated June 8, 2015 be received for information. 12.c.5 TNRD Building Permit Activity Highights dated May 2015 The TNRD Building Permit Activity Highlights dated May 2015 were provided to the Board for information. Moved by Director Harwood Seconded by Director Macdonald THAT the May 2015 TNRD Building Permit Activity Highlights be received for information. 12.c.6 May 2015 TNRD Public Consultation Activities The May 2015 TNRD Public Consultation Activities were provided to the Board for information. Moved by Director Schaffer Seconded by Director Harwood THAT the May 2015 TNRD Public Consultation Activities be received for information.

21 Page 21 of CLOSED MEETING A Closed meeting was not required. 14 ADJOURNMENT Moved by Director Lightfoot Seconded by Director Christian THAT the meeting adjourn at 3:53 PM. Certified Correct:

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