Regional District of Central Kootenay

Regional District of Central Kootenay REGULAR BOARD MEETING Open Meeting Minutes The second 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 Alt. Director R. Lang Director D. Kozak Director A. Bunka Director S. White Director L. Main Alt. Director M. Perriere 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: L. Watson M. Dailly Area J City of Nelson STAFF PRESENT S. Horn Chief Administrative Officer A. Winje Corporate Officer H. Smith Manager of Financial Services

1. CALL TO ORDER & WELCOME Chair Hamling welcomed Alternate Directors Lang, Perriere and Watson to the meeting. 1.1 ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Moved By Director Kozak, and seconded, 78/17 The agenda for the Regular Open Board meeting be adopted as circulated with the addition of the addenda package. 1.2 ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES Moved By Director Smith, and seconded, 79/17 The minutes from the January 18, 2017 Special (Budget) Open Board meeting be adopted as circulated. Moved By Director Kozak, and seconded, 80/17 The minutes of the Open Regular Board meeting held January 19, 2017 be adopted as circulated. 2. COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS 2.1 FOR INFORMATION Committee/Commission Reports for information have been received as follows: 2.1.1 East Resource Recovery Committee - minutes of January 25, 2017 2.1.2 Erickson Water Distribution Service Commission - minutes of January 23, 2017 2.1.3 Area A Advisory Planning Commission - minutes of January 16, 2017 2.1.4 Nelson and District Recreation Commission - minutes of January 24, 2017 2.1.5 West Resource Recovery Committee: minutes of February 15, 2017

2.1.6 Erickson Water Distribution Service Commission - minutes of February 14, 2017 2.1.7 Creston Valley Services Committee - minutes of February 9, 2017 2.1.8 Community Sustainability Living Advisory Committee - minutes of February 8, 2017 2.2 WITH RECOMMENDATIONS 2.2.1 Kootenay Lake Local Conservation Fund - minutes of January 19, 2017 Moved By Director Faust, and seconded, 81/17 That the Terms of Reference for the Kootenay Lake Local Conservation Fund be approved as amended. 2.2.1.1 The Board Report dated February 3, 2017 from Sangita Sudan, General Manager of Development Services, seeking Board approval to fund proposals for the Kootenay Lake Local Conservation Fund, has been received. Moved By Director Watson, and seconded, 82/17 That the RDCK Board approve grant funding for projects recommended by the Technical Review Committee of the Kootenay Lake Local Conservation Fund that meet the eligibility criteria as per the terms of reference for the Service to be issued to the: BC Wildlife Federation for $9,080.00, Valhalla Wilderness Society for $8,000.00, Wildlife Conservation Society of Canada for $16,025.00, Kootenay Centre for Forestry Alternatives for $20,000.00, Kootenay Lake Partnership for $4,000.00 and Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society for $8,024.00 from the Local Conservation Fund Service 292.

2.2.2 Central Resource Recovery Commission - minutes of February 8, 2017 Moved By Director Kozak, and seconded, 83/17 That $99,000 be included in the 2017 Financial Plan for Service 187 - Central Subregion Resource Recovery for the closure of the Nelson landfill. Moved By Director Newell, and seconded, 84/17 That $468,900 be included in the 2017 Financial Plan for Service S187 - Central Resource Recovery for closure works assessment and design, compliance tasks, and Engineer of Record for the HB Tailings Facility; AND FURTHER, that staff research all potential Federal and Provincial funding available for tailings pond closure works. 2.2.3 Arrow Creek Water Treatment and Supply Commission - minutes of January 25, 2017 Moved By Director Wall, and seconded, 85/17 That the 2017 draft budget for Service S251 Water Utility-Area B (Arrow Creek) be adopted, in principle, subject to the following: adjustment of the Environmental Services fee component elimination of the referendum allocation review of the repairs and maintenance costs for the years 2018-2021.

2.2.4 Kaslo and Area D Shared Services Committee - minutes of January 30, 2017 Moved By Director Watson, and seconded, 86/17 The $7,000 capital grant requested by the Kaslo Curling Club for 2017 be subject to the Curling Club submitting documentation showing that the alarm system work meets the ULC monitoring centre requirements for heat, smoke and intrusion. 2.2.5 Nelson, Salmo, E, F, G Regional Parks Commission - minutes of February 9, 2017 Moved By Director Faust, and seconded, 87/17 That the 2017 Nelson, Salmo, E, F & G Regional Parks Commission Budget be approved in principal. 2.2.6 Community Sustainable Living Advisory Committee - minutes of February 15, 2017 Moved By Director Main, and seconded, 88/17 That the RDCK Board direct staff to include the Central Kootenay Food Policy Council project in the Community Sustainable Living Service S105 draft budget; and further, to allocate $10,000 in the 2017 budget to support the Central Kootenay Food Policy Council Coordinator position. OPPOSED: Director Davidoff Moved By Director Main, and seconded, 89/17 That the RDCK Board approve the allocation of $10,000 in the draft 2017 budget for Community Sustainable Living Service S105 to support the contracted service of the Kootenay Lakes Partnership Program Coordinator. OPPOSED: Director Davidoff

Moved By Director Main, and seconded, MOTION ONLY: That the RDCK Board approve a permanent part-time Sustainability Coordinator position to be paid from the draft Sustainable Living Service S105 budget, with a salary cost of $30,535.50. AMENDMENT Be it resolved: 90/17 That the foregoing motion, being: Motion Only That the RDCK Board approve a permanent part-time Sustainability Coordinator position to be paid from the draft Sustainable Living Service S105 budget, with a salary cost of $30,535.50. be amended to change permanent to term. Moved By Director Main, and seconded, MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED 91/17 That the RDCK Board approve a term part-time Sustainability Coordinator position to be paid from the draft Sustainable Living Service S105 budget, with a salary cost of $30,535.50. OPPOSED: Director Davidoff 2.3 DIRECTORS' REPORTS None. 2.4 MEMBERSHIP 2.4.1 Rosebery Parklands and Trails Commission Moved By Director Popoff, and seconded, 92/17 That the Board appoint the following person the Rosebery Parklands Commission for a term to end December 31, 2018: Rod Reitmeier

Moved By Director Popoff, and seconded, 93/17 That the Board appoint the following individual to the Rosebery Parklands and Trails Commission, as per the recommendation from the Village of New Denver, for a term to end December 31, 2018: Richard Allin 2.4.2 Agricultural Commission Moved By Director Wall, and seconded, 94/17 That the Board appoint the following person to the Agricultural Advisory Commission with a term to expire December 31, 2018: Dale McNamar and further, that the Chair send a letter to outgoing member Jeff Hanson, thanking him for his service to the RDCK. 2.4.3 Village of Kaslo and Electoral Area D Economic Development Commission Moved By Director Watson, and seconded, 95/17 That the Board appoint the following individuals to the Village of Kaslo and Electoral Area D Economic Development Commission for terms to expire December 31, 2018: Todd Veri Mark Healy Matthew Brown

2.4.4 Kaslo & Area Regional Facilities, Recreation & Parks Commission (Rec Commission 2) Moved By Director Wall, and seconded, 96/17 That the Board appoint the following individuals to the Kaslo and Area Regional Facilities, Recreation and Parks Commission (Rec Commission No. 2) for terms to end December 31, 2018: Eric Outram Osa Thatcher 2.4.5 Erickson Water Distribution Commission Moved By Director Wall, and seconded, 97/17 That the Board Chair send a letter to Ellen Samuelson acknowledging her retirement from the Erickson Water Distribution System and thanking her for her service to the RDCK. 2.4.6 Slocan Valley Economic Development Commission Moved By Director Main, and seconded, 98/17 That the Board amend resolution 724/16, being: That the Board appoint the following individual, as per the recommendation from the Village of New Denver, to the Slocan Valley Economic Development Commission, for a term to expire December 31, 2018: Nadine Raynolds (Village of New Denver community representative) to change the appointment term from two years to one year.

Moved By Director Popoff, and seconded, 99/17 That the Board amend resolution 752/16, being: The Board appoints the following individuals to the Slocan Valley Economic Development (IC90/16) Commission, for terms to expire December 31, 2018: Lorna Visser Ben Legebokoff Leonard Block Walter Swetlishoff to change the terms from two years to one year. Moved By Director Main, and seconded, 100/17 That the Board appoint the following individual to the Slocan Valley Economic Development Commission as per the recommendation from the Village of Silverton, for a term to end December 31, 2017: Barb Fuhrer 2.4.7 Area A Advisory Planning Commission 101/17 That the Board appoint the following individuals to the Area A Advisory Planning Commission for terms to expire December 31, 2018: Lois Wakelin Brian Philp Ron Mondor and further, that the Board Chair send a letter to outgoing commissioner Terry Turner thanking him for his service to the RDCK.

2.4.8 Glacier Creek Parks Commission Moved By Director Wall, and seconded, 102/17 That the Board appoint the following individuals to the Glacier Creek Regional Park Commission for terms to end December 31, 2018: Rick Pangburn Gordon McLellan Greg Pratt Debra Reimer 3. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES 3.1 District Municipality - Area E Moved By Director Faust, and seconded, 103/17 That the Board approve the CAO and Director Faust to pursue approval and funding from the Ministry of Community Services Sport and Culture to carry out a feasibility study on the concept of pursuing District Municipality incorporation for Electoral Area E. 3.2 Directors' Remuneration The Board Report dated February 3, 2017 from Heather Smith, Finance Manager, presenting the financial implications of a 20% increase to Directors' stipends, has been received. Moved By Director Wall, and seconded, 104/17 That the Board receive the report from Heather Smith, Finance Manager, dated February 3, 2017 on the financial implications of a 20% increase to Directors stipends, for information.

Moved By Director Watson, and seconded, MOTION ONLY: That the Board approve a 10% increase to Directors' stipends for 2017 and a 10% increase to Director's stipends for 2018. Motion Only Moved By Director Newell, and seconded, MOTION DEFEATED: That the matter of Directors' stipends be referred to the March 2017 Board meeting. DEFEATED Moved By Director White, and seconded, 105/17 That the matter of Director compensation be referred back to staff to review and provide recommendations regarding Director stipends for Board and committee meetings; and further, that the report not only focus on comparability, living wage, etc., but shall consider increasing stipends to encourage younger people to run for RDCK Director positions to improve diversity on the RDCK Board. RECESS RECONVENE The meeting recessed at 10:15 a.m. for a break. The meeting reconvened at 10:26 a.m. 4. COMMUNICATIONS 4.1 For Information 4.1.1 RCMP 2016 4th Quarter Report: Crime Statistics 4.1.2 The letter dated January 24, 2017 from the Village of Salmo inviting comments on its draft Official Community Plan. 4.1.3 The letter dated February 1, 2017 from the Community Energy Association providing an update on the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment in the Kootenays. 4.1.4 The letter dated February 1, 2017 from Local Government Program Services advising of its final payment to the RDCK for the Local FireSmart Representative Course.

4.2 For Action 4.2.1 The email dated January 16, 2017 from the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments requesting the RDCK to sponsor the 2017 Convention and AGM. Moved By Director Cunningham, and seconded, 106/17 That the Board sponsor the 2017 Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments AGM and Convention in Rossland from April 26-28 for $6,000 with funds to come from the General Administration service. 5. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Moved By Director Binks, and seconded, 107/17 The Accounts Payable Summary for January 2017 in the amount of $3,287,935.00 be approved. 6. BYLAWS 6.1 2550: Castlegar Fire Ladder Truck Security Issuing Bylaw Moved By Director Cunningham, and seconded, 108/17 That the Board read "City of Castlegar Fire Ladder Truck Security Issuing Bylaw No. 2550, 2017" a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD time. 109/17 That the Board ADOPT "City of Castlegar Fire Ladder Truck Security Issuing Bylaw No. 2550, 2017" and authorize the Board Chair and the Corporate Officer to sign same.

6.2 2532: Kaslo and Portion of Electoral Area D Library Financial Aid Local Service Amendment The Corporate Officer's report verifying the results of the Alternative Approval Process regarding the Kaslo and D Library Contribution Service Expansion has been received. 6.3 2538: Balfour Water Service Loan Authorization The Board Report dated January 31, 2017 from Anitra Winje, Corporate Officer, requesting Board approval to seek electoral approval via alternative approval process to borrow funds for the Balfour Water Service, has been received. Moved By Director Faust, and seconded, 110/17 That staff be directed to proceed with obtaining approval of the electors within the Balfour Water Service Area with respect to borrowing $583,323.00 for upgrades to the Balfour Water System, with such approval to be obtained by alternative approval process pursuant to Section 86 of the Community Charter; AND FURTHER, the Board hereby determines as follows: 1) That participating area approval for the Alternative Approval Process for Balfour Water Service Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2538, 2016 be obtained for the entire service area. 2) The deadline for receipt of elector responses is April 3, 2017. 3) The required Elector Response Form shall be as attached to the Corporate Officer's Report to the Board dated January 31, 2017. 4) A fair determination of the total number of electors of the area to which the approval process applies is 333. 6.4 2407: Temporary Industrial Use Permit (Area G) The Board Report dated January 30, 2017 from Meeri Durand, Planning Manager, recommending the adoption of Bylaw 2407, which would issue a Temporary Industrial Use Permit to Porcupine Wood Products in Area G, has been received.

Moved By Director Cunningham, and seconded, 111/17 That the Board ADOPT "Regional District of Central Kootenay No. 2407, 2014," being a bylaw to authorize the issuance of a Temporary Industrial Use Permit for a period of three (3) months, and authorize the Chair and Corporate Officer to sign same; AND FURTHER, that the Board authorize staff to notify adjacent property owners within 600 metres of the subject property of approval conditions and hold a public meeting with the proponent to allow for further community dialogue in recognition of the time duration between notification and issuance. 6.5 2551: Temporary Loan 2017 112/17 That the Board read "Temporary Loan Bylaw No. 2551, 2017" a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD time. 113/17 That the Board ADOPT "Temporary Loan Bylaw No. 2551, 2017" and authorize the Board Chair and the Corporate Officer to sign same. 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 COMMUNITY SERVICES 7.1.1 Regional Parks and Trails Inventory Project Charter The Board Report dated February 2, 2017 from Mark Crowe, Planner, providing information on a regional parks and trails inventory project charter, has been received. Moved By Director Faust, and seconded, 114/17 That the Board allocate $76,000 from the General Administration service for the development of a Regional Parks and Trails Inventory.

7.1.2 Creston Skatepark: Recreational Infrastructure Grant (CBT) The Board Report dated February 4, 2017 from Randy Fediuk, Manager of Recreation, Creston and District Community Complex, seeking approval to submit an application to Columbia Basin Trust for a Recreational Infrastructure Grant, has been received. Moved By Director Binks, and seconded, 115/17 That the Board authorize staff to apply for Recreational Infrastructure Grant funding from the Columbia Basin Trust for the February 15 th, 2017 intake for the new Skatepark and Park Upgrades project at the Creston and District Community Complex; AND FURTHER, that the Board confirms this project as the RDCK s first priority project for this intake of the program and its intent to provide funding (to a maximum of 50%) from the Creston and District Community Complex Service 224 in support of this application. 7.2 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 7.2.1 North Kootenay Lake Water Monitoring Project Moved By Director Watson, and seconded, 116/17 That the Board Chair send a letter to the North Kootenay Lake Water Monitoring Project expressing the RDCK's support for its work. 7.2.2 Taghum/Blewett Boat Launch Feasibility Study The Board Report dated February 2, 2017 from Mark Crowe, Planner, providing information on a feasibility study for a boat launch on the Kootenay River near Taghum/Blewett, has been received. Moved By Director Newell, and seconded, 117/17 That the Board amend Resolution 481/15, being: The Board allocates $10,000 to Electoral Areas E and F from the Feasibility Reserve (Service 106) to review potential locations for a boat launch in Taghum/Blewett, with the intention of creating a service. by changing it to:

That the Board allocate $20,000 to Electoral Areas E and F from the Feasibility Reserve (Service 106) to review potential locations for a boat launch in Taghum/Blewett, with the intention of creating a service. 7.3 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 7.3.1 Wildsafe BC Reporting and Request for Funding The Board Report dated February 3, 2017 from Shari Imada, Environmental Services Coordinator, presenting 2016 statistics on Wildsafe BC and seeking approval for 2017 funding, has been received. Moved By Director Wall, and seconded, 118/17 That the Board grants $18,000 to WildsafeBC from Rural Administration (Service S101) and that staff include the amount in the 2017 Financial Plan. 7.3.2 2016 Mosquito Control Program Reporting (for information only) The Board Report dated February 3, 2017 from Shari Imada, Environmental Services Coordinator, reporting on the 2016 Mosquito Control Program, has been received. 7.4 FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION 7.4.1 Change to April Board Meeting Date Moved By Director Watson, and seconded, 119/17 That the Board change its April 2017 Open Regular meeting date from the 20th to the 13th and further, that the April Rural Affairs and Joint Resource Recovery Committee meetings be moved to April 12th. 7.5 FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES

7.5.1 Emergency Social Services Agreement with Red Cross The Board Report dated February 3, 2017 from Nora Hannon, Emergency Coordinator (Nelson, E, F D, Kaslo) requesting authorization for the RDCK to enter into an agreement with the Canadian Red Cross for emergency social services, has been received. Moved By Director Binks, and seconded, 120/17 That the Board direct staff to enter into an ongoing annual agreement with the Red Cross for $15,000 per annum to provide Emergency Social Services to all seven Emergency Program Service Areas and that funding for this agreement come from all seven Emergency Program Service Areas. 7.6 GRANTS 7.6.1 DISCRETIONARY Moved By Director Binks, and seconded, 121/17 Discretionary grants out of the funds available for the following Electoral Areas/Member Municipalities be approved as designated: AREA A Creston Valley Jr. Hockey Society: $2,500 AREA B Creston Valley Rod & Gun: $1,000 Creston Valley Team Roping Society/Association: $500 Iron Maiden Ladies Golf Tournament: $500 AREA C Cowboy Mounted Shooters Association of BC: $1,500 Creston Firefighters Association: $1,000 Creston Flats Stables: $2,000 Creston Valley Jr. Hockey Society: $2,500 Creston Valley Jr. Hockey Society (ads): $1,000 Creston Valley Team Roping Society/Association: $3,000 Creston Valley Volunteer Bank Society: $700 Goat River Residents Association: $3,000 Kootenay Employment Services: $500 Prince Charles Senior Secondary High School: $4,000 Valley Community Services Society: $3,000 Iron Maiden Ladies Golf Tournament: $500 CDSCL Therapeutic Riding Program: $500

AREA F LV Rogers Secondary School (Grad 2017 Committee): $500 Nelson Curling Club: $1,000 Selkirk College Glows: $250 Zone 6 BC Seniors Games: $500 AREA H Selkirk College Glows: $300 Slocan Solutions Society: $1,000 Zone 6 BC Seniors Games: $500 AREA I Tarrys Volunteer Fire Department Social Club: $1,000 Pass Creek Fire Department Social Club: $1,000 Tarrys Community Hall Society: $1,000 Shoreacres Community Hall: $1,000 Pass Creek Community Hall: $1,000 Glade Community Hall: $1,000 Kootenay Association for Science & Technology: $300 Glade Recreation Commission: $500 AREA J Castlegar Festivals Society AKA Castlegar Sunfest: $1,500 7.6.2 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Moved By Director Faust, and seconded, 122/17 Community Development 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: $3,225 AREA C Canadian Council of the Blind (VIBE): $3,000 Creston Valley Bird Fest Committee of Wildsight: $2,000 Creston Valley Jr. Hockey Society: $2,980 Goat River Residents Association: $3,000 I Love Creston Marketing Ltd.: $619.50 Creston Curling Club: $750 Creston Curling Club (seniors' travel): $1,000 Creston Lions Club: $1,500

AREA E LV Rogers Secondary School (Grad 2017 Committee): $500 Nelson and District Arts Council: $1,500 Selkirk College GLOWS: $300 Kootenay Lake Family Network: $1,650 City of Castlegar (Jeppeson Study): $2,500 AREA F West Kootenay EcoSociety: $500 AREA I USCC Brilliant Cultural Centre: $2,500 Pass Creek Doukhobor Cemetery: $3,000 Castlegar Festival Society: $1,500 AREA J Castlegar and District Hospital Foundation: $500 AREA K Edgewood Volunteer Fire Department: $500 Fauquier and Community Golf Course: $4,000 Fauquier Fire Department: $500 Royal Canadian Legion Edgewood Branch: $1,000 Music in the Park: $1,000 Arrow Lakes Historical Society: $3,000 8. RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - minutes of February 15, 2017 meeting 123/17 The Secretary of the Regional District of Central Kootenay be directed to file a Notice at the Land Title Office in Kamloops, 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 215 McLauchlin Road, Meadow Creek, Electoral Area D, legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 1025, Kootenay District, Plan 8402 except part included in Plan 14242, and that further 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.

124/17 The Secretary of the Regional District of Central Kootenay be directed to file a Notice at the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia, 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 3290 Blewett Road, Electoral Area E, legally described as Lot 2, District Lot 6890, Kootenay District, Plan 15796, and that 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. 125/17 The Secretary of the Regional District of Central Kootenay be directed to file a Notice at the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia, 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 2604 Granite Road, Electoral Area E, legally described as Lot D, District Lot 8370, Kootenay District, Plan NEP60102, and that 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. 126/17 The Secretary of the Regional District of Central Kootenay be directed to file a Notice at the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia, 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 3684 Whitelock Road, Electoral Area F, legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 6299, Kootenay District, Plan EPP61032, and that 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.

127/17 The Secretary of the Regional District of Central Kootenay be directed to file a Notice at the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia, 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 450 Rose Road, Electoral Area G, legally described as Lot A, District Lot 1237, Kootenay District, Plan 14420, and that 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. 128/17 The Secretary of the Regional District of Central Kootenay be directed to file a Notice at the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia, 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 3970 Indian Point Road, Electoral Area H, legally described as Lot A, District Lot 6897, Kootenay District, Plan EPP13675, and that 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. 129/17 That staff be directed to send a letter to the Agriculture Land Commission and Interior Health notifying them of the non-compliance of the property legally described as Lot A, District Lot 6897, Kootenay District, Plan EPP13675; AND FURTHER, staff investigate the means to enforce compliance and report back to the Rural Affairs Committee.

130/17 The Secretary of the Regional District of Central Kootenay be directed to file a Notice at the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia, 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 1966 Highway 3A, Tarrys, Electoral Area I, legally described as Lot 2, District Lot 1239, Kootenay District, Plan 4649, and that 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. 131/17 The Secretary of the Regional District of Central Kootenay be directed to file a Notice at the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia, 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 2456 Clover Road, Tarrys, Electoral Area I, legally described as Lot 3, District Lot 302A, Kootenay District, Plan 15695, and that 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. 132/17 The Secretary of the Regional District of Central Kootenay be directed to file a Notice at the Land Title Office in Kamloops, 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 2379/2381 Pass Creek Road, Electoral Area I, legally described as District Lot 9409, Kootenay District Except (1) Parcel A (See 152091I) and (2) Part included in Plans 5174, 5463 and Plan NEP20174, and that 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.

133/17 The Secretary of the Regional District of Central Kootenay be directed to file a Notice at the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia, 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 1020 Redbirch Road, Robson, Electoral Area J, legally described as Lot 8, Block 10, District Lot 237, Kootenay District, Plan 2933,and that 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. 134/17 The Secretary of the Regional District of Central Kootenay be directed to file a Notice at the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia, 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 560 Lower Arrow Lakes, Brooklyn, Electoral Area J, legally described as Lot B, District Lot 3121, Kootenay District, Plan NEP92427, and that 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. 135/17 The Grumme application for subdivision in the Agricultural Land Reserve (Planning Department File A1617Hs) is hereby REFERRED to the Agricultural Land Commission with the following recommendation: The Regional Board recommends that the Agricultural Land Commission approve an amended plan for the proposed subdivision of property located at 4101 Krestova Lower Road, Crescent Valley in Electoral Area 'H' and legally described as Parcel C (see 149647I), District Lot 6451, Kootenay District Except Plan NEP61545 (PID: 017-570-581) that: Severs the existing dwelling to the north on to a smaller parcel that is large enough to provide for sufficient servicing as per the Regional District of Central Kootenay Subdivision Bylaw 2159, 2011.

Provides enduring formal access to the 'land locked' property to the west ; and Retains the vast majority of the agricultural land on the remainder with one dwelling. The Regional Board is of the opinion that severing the second dwelling from the larger parcel would reduce the land value of the hobby farm but not diminish its agricultural potential; thus making the land more affordable and attractive to prospective purchasers who wish to farm the land. 136/17 The Board give FIRST, SECOND and THIRD READING to Regional District of Central Kootenay Bylaw No. 2545, 2017, being a bylaw to amend the Regional District of Central Kootenay Planning Procedures and Fees Bylaw No. 2457, 2015. 137/17 The Board ADOPT Regional District of Central Kootenay Bylaw No. 2545, 2017, being a bylaw to amend the Regional District of Central Kootenay Planning Procedures and Fees Bylaw No. 2457, 2015 and the Chair and Corporate Officer are authorised to sign same. 138/17 Electoral Area G Land Use Bylaw 2452, 2017 being a land use bylaw for Area G and to repeal the Electoral Area G Rural Land Use Bylaw No. 1335, 1999 is hereby given FIRST READING and forwarded on to agency referral and public notification.

139/17 A letter be sent to the Council of Forest Industries (COFI) requesting the invitation be extended to Regional District to identify the Mayors and/or Electoral Area Directors to attend the annual conference. 8.1 Discussion Item: AKBLG 2017 AGM 140/17 WHEREAS the Office of the Fire Commissioner has, over the past two years, put more requirements in place for fire departments in British Columbia. AND WHEREAS the cost and time commitment of these increased training, risk management, and records management requirements has negatively impacted fire fighter recruitment and has resulted in increased local government taxation. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that UBCM be directed to work with the Office of the Fire Commissioner to explore provincial funding options to help support British Columbia fire departments in meeting the standards now required by that Office. 141/17 That the Multi-Material BC motion discussion be referred to the February 17, 2017 Special Board Budget meeting. Moved By Director Davidoff, and seconded, 142/17 That the following resolution be sent to the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments for consideration at the 2017 Annual General Meeting and Convention: WHEREAS, public education funding increases in British Columbia (BC) have not kept up with increases in basic costs and inflation, and BC is now second to last in per student funding in Canada by providing approximately $1000 below the national average per student; WHEREAS, the Government of BC has not followed the recommendations of its own Legislative Select Standing Committee on Finance and

Government Services, for the Government to adequately invest in public education; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that to ensure our constituents do not face rural discrimination, the Boards of Education in rural BC receive adequate funding to maintain busing for rural area students; to stop more closures of rural schools; to increase levels of services to all students; to adequately fund public education; and to stop any further erosion of the same. 9. PUBLIC TIME The Chair called for questions from the public and members of the media at 11:00 a.m. 10. IN CAMERA 10.1 RESOLUTION - MEETING CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC Moved By Director Smith, and seconded, 143/17 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; (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality; (i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; 10.2 RESOLUTION - RECESS OF OPEN MEETING Moved By Director Smith, and seconded, 144/17 The Open Meeting be recessed in order to conduct the In Camera Board meeting.

RECESS: The meeting recessed for a break at 11:00 a.m. RECONVENE: The meeting reconvened at 12:00 p.m. 11. MATTERS ARISING FROM IN CAMERA MEETING Moved By Director Bunka, and seconded, Be it resolved: 145/17 That staff be directed to accept the proposal for payment of a monthly service (IC21/17) fee of $300 to the Crescent Valley Hall Association to continue hosting the Crescent Valley Recycling Depot. 12. ADJOURNMENT Moved By Director Smith, and seconded, Be it resolved: 146/17 That the meeting adjourn at 12:00 p.m. ORIGINALLY SIGNED BY Secretary Anitra Winje ORIGINALLY SIGNED BY Chair Karen Hamling