REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD
OF THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO HELD ON

TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1998, AT 7:30 PM IN THE

NANAIMO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

Present:

Director E. Hamilton Chairperson

Director F. Garnish Electoral Area A

Director R. Loomis Electoral Area B

Director I. Savage Electoral Area D

Alternate

Director J. English Electoral Area E

Director J. McLean Electoral Area F

Director J. Stanhope Electoral Area G

Director J. Duncan Electoral Area H

Director C. Bradshaw City of Parksville

Alternate

Director A. Kruyt Town of Qualicum Beach

Director L. Sherry City of Nanaimo

Director L. McNabb City of Nanaimo

Alternate

Director B. King City of Nanaimo

Director G. Korpan City of Nanaimo

Director J. Little City of Nanaimo

Director B. McGuffie City of Nanaimo

Also in Attendance:

K. Daniels Chief Administrative Officer

N. Connelly Gen. Mgr. of Community Services

B. Colclough Gen. Mgr. of Environmental Services

B. Lapham Gen. Mgr. of Development Services

C. Mason Gen. Mgr. of Corporate Services

D. Trudeau Manager. of Liquid Waste

M. Pearse Manager of Administrative Services

DELEGATIONS

D. Burnett, Citizens Association of Area �A�, re Changes to the Official Community Plan, Development and Local Service Areas.

Ms. Burnett invited representatives from the District to attend their public meeting on the OCP. Ms. Burnett also discussed issues such as the takeover of the North Cedar Waterworks function, the long range plans for sewer disposal in the area as well as the withdrawal of the watercourse development permit area from the OCP Bylaw No. 1116.

MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director Garnish, that this delegation be received.

CARRIED

K. Shillington, re Transit Business Plan.

Ms. Shillington voiced her concerns about the lack of strategy for low income earners in the Transit Business Plan.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that this delegation be received.

CARRIED

J. DeKleyne, re Land Use Contravention - 1821 Thatcher Road - Area A.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Little, that Mr. DeKleyne be permitted to address the Board.

CARRIED

Mr. DeKleyne described his farm status and explained that his daughter�s family and a hired hand live on the property in addition to the family home to assist in the operation of the farm. He asked for additional time before legal action is commenced to allow him the opportunity to discuss his contravention with both the District and the Agricultural Land Commission.

MOVED Director King, SECONDED Director Garnish, that this delegation be received.

CARRIED

BOARD MINUTES

MOVED Director Savage, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, May 12, 1998 be adopted.

CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

I. Mark, House of Commons, re New Canada Act.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Garnish, that the correspondence from Mr. Mark with respect to the New Canada Act be received for information.

CARRIED

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Minutes of the Public Hearing held May 14, 1998, with respect to Bylaw No. 1118 - Nanoose Official Community Plan.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Savage, that the Summary of Proceedings of the Public Hearing held May 14, 1998, as a result of the public notification of "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Bay Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1118, 1998" be received.

CARRIED

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Little, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Bay Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1118, 1998" be amended, as outlined in Attachment 2, to respond to public and agency comments.

CARRIED

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Little, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Bay Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1118, 1998" be granted third reading, as amended.

CARRIED

MOVED Director McGuffie, SECONDED Director Kruyt, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Bay Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1118, 1998" be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for consideration of approval.

CARRIED

Minutes of the Public Hearing held June 3, 1998, with respect to Bylaw No. 1115 - French Creek Official Community Plan.

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the Summary of Proceedings of the Public Hearing held June 3, 1998, as a result of public notification of "Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1115, 1998" be received.

MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director Duncan, that Bylaw No. 1115 be tabled and referred back to staff to make amendments as suggested in the correspondence received from the Ministry of Mines.

DEFEATED

The question was called on the original motion.

The motion CARRIED.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1115, 1998" be amended as outlined in Schedule �1� to respond to community and agency comments.

A recorded vote was requested.

The motion CARRIED with Directors Hamilton, Kruyt, Bradshaw, McGuffie, Savage, Stanhope, Korpan, Garnish and English voting in the affirmative and Directors Little, Sherry, Duncan, King, McNabb and McLean voting in the negative.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Garnish, that "Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1115, 1998" be granted third reading as amended.

A recorded vote was requested.

The motion CARRIED with Directors Hamilton, Kruyt, McGuffie, Savage, Stanhope, Korpan, Garnish and English voting in the affirmative and Directors Little, Bradshaw, Sherry, Duncan, King, McNabb and McLean voting in the negative.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Kruyt, that "Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1115, 1998" be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for consideration and approval.

A recorded vote was requested.

The motion CARRIED with Directors Hamilton, Kruyt, McGuffie, Savage, Stanhope, Korpan, Garnish and English voting in the affirmative and Directors Little, Bradshaw, Sherry, Duncan, King, McNabb and McLean voting in the negative.

J. Allard, re Existing Gravel Operations.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Savage, that Mr. Allard be permitted to address the Board.

CARRIED

Mr. Allard requested that consideration be given to recognize gravel operations under a special bylaw.

MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that staff prepare a report on the alternatives for gravel operations.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McGuffie, that the minutes of the regular Development Services Committee meeting held May 19, 1998 be received for information.

CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

Petition from Area F Residents, re Development Moratorium and Sewage Disposal System for a Proposed Mobile Home Park.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McNabb, that that the petition from Area F residents regarding a Development Moratorium and a sewage disposal system for a proposed mobile home park, be received for information.

CARRIED

M. Albert, Arrowsmith Coombs Country Business Association, re Business Licensing.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the correspondence from the Arrowsmith Coombs Country Business Association regarding business licensing in Area F, be received for information.

CARRIED

BUILDING INSPECTION

Section 700 Filings.

The Chairperson advised that the following filing is deleted:

Lot 11, District Lot 44, Wellington Land District (Situated in Nanoose Land District), Plan 15245, 6855 Mart Road, Electoral Area �D�, owned by A.R. Guy, L. Henning, A. Erickson, W. Stuart, J.H. James and J.L. James (Coast Distributors);

The Chairperson listed each filing and asked that any property owner in the audience wishing to address the Board, to come forward when their name was called.

Mr. John Monsieurs addressed the Board with respect to the filing on his property and asked that the filing be deferred to allow time to get an access permit from Highways.

MOVED Director Savage, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the following filing be deferred for two months:

Lot 5, District Lot 44, Wellington Land District (Situated in Nanoose Land District), Plan 15245, 7431 Industrial Road, Electoral Area �D�, owned by J. Monsieurs and E.M. Monsieurs (Jemco).;

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Garnish, that a notice be filed pursuant to Section 700 of the Municipal Act, against the titles of the properties listed as follows:

  1. Strata Lot B, Sections 4 and 5, Range 5, Cedar Land District, Strata Plan VIS3160 together with an Interest in the Common Property in Proportion to the Unit Entitlement of the Strata Lot as Shown on Form 1, 2773 Yellow Point Road, Electoral Area �A�, owned by B.W. and H.P. Brinkworth;
  2. Lot 1, Section 20, Gabriola Island, Nanaimo Land District, Plan 23190, 857 Pat Burns Avenue, Electoral Area �B�, owned by V. Mocker and M. Franz;
  3. Lots 13 and 14, both of District Lot 44, Wellington District (Situated in Nanoose Land District), Plan 15245, 6862 Mart Road and 7373 Industrial Road, Electoral Area �D�, owned by Jaco Architecture Landscaping Ltd. (Inc. No. 111,497) (Big Boy Toys);
  4. Lot 27, District Lot 78, Nanoose Land District, Plan 14275, 3191 Dolphin Drive, Electoral Area �E�, owned by R. Beadle (formerly Bare Track Investments Inc.).

CARRIED

PLANNING

AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS

Applications No. ZA9801 (Astrakhan/Kyler) and ZA 9802 (Campbell/Sims) - Area H.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McNabb, that application ZA 9801 to amend the "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 500, 1987" to change the subdivision district from �B� (8.0 ha parcel size) to �D� (2.0 ha parcel size) be approved subject to conditions 1, 2 and 3 in Schedule �1�.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McNabb, that application ZA 9802 to amend the "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 500, l987" to change the subdivision district from �B� (8.0 ha parcel size) to �D� (2.0 ha parcel size) be approved subject to conditions 2 and 3 in Schedule �1�.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McNabb, that a frontage relaxation pursuant to the Municipal Act and variance to the depth ratio standard in "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 500, 1987" be approved to provide for 69.87 metre and 82.,82 metre frontages for proposed subdivision of Lot 25, Block 360, Newcastle and Alberni Districts, Plan 37698, to provide for two parcels greater than 4 ha in size with a depth ratio not to exceed 45% of the length of the perimeter of the parcel.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 500.240, 1998" which amends the subdivision district from �B� (8.0 ha parcel size) to �D� (2.0 ha parcel size) for Lot 25, Block 360, Newcastle and Alberni Districts, Plan 37698 (Astrakhan/Kyler) be given 1st and 2nd reading and proceed to public hearing to be chaired by the Director for Electoral Area �H�.

CARRIED

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 500.241, 1998" which amends the subdivision district from �B� (8.0 ha parcel size) to �D� (2.0 parcel size) for Lot 5, District Lot 90, Newcastle District, Plan 36719 (Campbell/Sims) be given 1st and 2nd reading and proceed to public hearing to be chaired by the Director for Electoral Area �H�.

A recorded vote was requested.

The motion CARRIED with Directors Hamilton, Kruyt, Duncan, King, McNabb, Savage, Stanhope, McLean and Garnish voting in the affirmative and Directors Little, Bradshaw, Sherry, McGuffie, Korpan and English voting in the negative.

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATION

Application No. 9801 - White - Area A.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McNabb, that Development Variance Permit application No. 9801 to vary the minimum interior side lot line setback requirement of the RU4 zone from 8.0 to 2.04 m to recognize the location of an existing dwelling and from 8.0 to 4.0 m to permit the construction of an addition, on the property legally described as Lot 3, Section 6, Range 6, Cedar District, Plan 24219 (3307 De Courcy Drive) be approved subject to the restriction of the permit to the existing dwelling and dwelling addition as shown in Appendix 2.

CARRIED

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the minutes of the Environmental Services Committee meeting held May 26, 1998 be received for information.

CARRIED

COMMUNICATION/CORRESPONDENCE

C. McGregor, Ministry of Environment, Lands & Parks, re Solid Waste Management Plan.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the correspondence from the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks regarding the RDN Solid Waste Management Plan, be received for information.

CARRIED

LIQUID WASTE

Septage Dumping Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 988.01.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that staff enter into discussions with the City of Nanaimo with regard to raising the septage dumping fees in the City of Nanaimo to coincide with septage dumping fees proposed for the French Creek Pollution Control Centre.

CARRIED

UTILITIES

Decourcey Water LSA Establishment Bylaw No. 1096.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Decourcey Water Supply Local Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1096, 1998" be introduced and read three times.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Decourcey Water Supply Local Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1096, 1998" be forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

Groundwater Management.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McGuffie, that the following resolution be forwarded to the Union of BC Municipalities:

WHEREAS water management is imperative to the long term safety and well being of all communities, and groundwater is an essential component of many water supply strategies and systems;

AND WHEREAS there are currently no regulations in place in British Columbia to protect or manage either the quality or quantity of groundwater;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities petition the provincial government to immediately initiate a process to finalize groundwater regulations, for enactment as soon as possible.

A recorded vote was requested.

The motion CARRIED with Directors Hamilton, Kruyt, Little, Bradshaw, Sherry, Loomis, Duncan, King, McGuffie, McNabb, Savage, Stanhope, Korpan, Garnish and English voting in the affirmative and Director McLean voting in the negative.

NEW BUSINESS

MOTH - Traffic Concerns.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McGuffie, that a letter be sent to MOTH requesting that a traffic light be positioned at the intersection of Lee Road and the Island Highway, and further that the speed limit at the Wright and Johnson Road intersections be reduced from 80 km to 60 km.

CARRIED

CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Savage, that the minutes of the regular Corporate & Community Services Committee meeting held June 2, 1998 be received for information.

CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

B. Bossin, re Resignation from Gabriola Island Parks & Recreation Commission.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Loomis,:

That the correspondence from Mr. B. Bossin regarding his resignation from the Gabriola Island Parks & Recreation Commission, be received for information.

That staff be instructed to advertise for a representative to the Gabriola Island Parks & Recreation Commission.

CARRIED

ADMINISTRATION

Crown & Anchor Pub - Request for Change to Liquor Licence.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Duncan, that the Liquor Control & Licencing Branch be informed that the Board has no objection to the Crown & Anchor Pub�s application requesting a change to their Class D Liquor Licence to increase the area of the pub to include a games room.

CARRIED

Emergency Management.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Savage,:

That the Regional District confirm the scope of the RDN response to emergencies as only that as laid out in the Emergency Plan; and

That the Plan be amended to define "major" as those incidents identified in the plan that are beyond the resources of the first responder agency and their mutual aid agreements, and that require a coordination of jurisdictions and agencies to respond to the incident.

CARRIED

FINANCE

RDN Garbage & Recyclable Materials Amendment Bylaw No. 1009.02.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Savage, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Garbage and Recyclable Materials Collection Amendment Bylaw No. 1009.02, 1998" be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director McGuffie, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Garbage and Recyclable Materials Collection Amendment Bylaw No. 1009.02, 1998" having received three readings, be adopted.

CARRIED

Northern Community Sewer LSA Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1101.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Kruyt, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Northern Community Sewer Local Service Area Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1101, 1998" be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to Municipal Affairs for approval.

CARRIED

French Creek Bulk Water LSA Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1127.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Bulk Water Local Service Area Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1127, 1998" be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to Municipal Affairs for approval.

CARRIED

RDN (City of Parksville) Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1129.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Bradshaw, that "Regional District of Nanaimo (City of Parksville) Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1129, 1998" be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to Municipal Affairs for approval.

CARRIED

Nanoose Bay Bulk Water LSA Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1128.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Local Service Area Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1128, 1998" be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to Municipal Affairs for approval.

CARRIED

Financial Operating Results.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Savage, that the summary of operating results to April 30th, 1998 be received for information.

CARRIED

Special Event Permit Applications.

MOVED Director McGuffie, SECONDED Director McLean,:

Angel Acres Recreation & Festivals - August 1, 2, & 3, 1998. (Area A)

That a Special Event Permit be issued to Angel Acres Recreation & Festivals for Angel Acres �98, to be held August 1, 2 and 3, 1998 at 1979 Minetown Road, Nanaimo, BC, subject to RCMP, Ministry of Health and local fire department approval.

Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization (Annual Rodeo) - July 25 & 26, 1998. (Area F)

That a Special Event Permit be issued to the Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization for the Annual Rodeo, to be held July 25 and 26, 1998 at 2495 Alberni Highway.

Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization (Bluegrass Festival) - July 31, August 1 & 2, 1998. (Area F)

That a Special Event Permit be issued to the Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization for the Annual Bluegrass Festival, to be held July 31, August 1 and 2, 1998 at 2495 Alberni Highway.

CARRIED

Special Occasion License Applications.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director McLean:

Angel Acres Recreation & Festivals - August 1, 2, 3, 1998. (Area A)

That the Board approve Angel Acres Recreation & Festivals� request for the issuance of a three (3) day special occasion license to operate a beer garden at Angel Acres �98 on August 1, 2 and 3, 1998.

Nanoose Bay Lions (VI Real Estate Softball Tournament) - June 20 & 21, 1998. (Area E)

That the Board approve the Nanoose Bay Lions� request for the issuance of a two (2) day special occasion license to operate a beer garden at the V.I., Real Estate Softball Tournament on June 20 and 21, 1998.

Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization (Annual Rodeo) - July 25 & 26, 1998. (Area F)

That the Board approve the Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization�s request for the issuance of a two (2) day special occasion license to operate a beer garden at the Annual Rodeo on July 25 and 26, 1998.

Sand Bar Pub Demons Mens Fastball Team - July 4 & 5, 1998. (Area H)

That the Board approve the Sand Bar Pub Demons Mens Fastball Team�s request for the issuance of a two (2) day special occasion license to operate a beer garden between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. at their Fastball Tournament on July 4th and 5th, 1998 at the Lighthouse Community Park.

CARRIED

TRANSIT

Nanaimo Marine Festival - Special Event Application.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director McGuffie, that the Special Events request by the Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society for additional bus service by the Nanaimo Regional Transit System on Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th, be approved.

CARRIED

COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE

Gabriola Island Parks & Recreation Commission.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Loomis, that the minutes of the Gabriola Island Parks & Recreation Commission meeting held May 11, 1998, be received for information.

CARRIED

Electoral Area �A� Parks, Recreation & Greenbelt Advisory Committee.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Savage, that the minutes of the Electoral Area �A� Parks, Recreation & Greenbelt Advisory Committee meetings held January 15 and February 19, 1998, be received for information.

CARRIED

SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE

Transit Business Plan Select Committee.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Savage, that the minutes of the Transit Business Plan Select Committee meetings held April 29 and May 19, 1998 be received for information.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Savage, that the Transit Business Plan be received and that the Plan proceed to the public communication and input process.

CARRIED

Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre Stage III Select Committee.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McGuffie, that the minutes of the Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre Stage III Select Committee meeting held May 20, 1998 be received for information.

CARRIED

Solid Waste Select Committee.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the minutes of the Solid Waste Select Committee meeting held May 26, 1998 be received for information.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Savage,:

That the recommendation from the evaluation committee to shortlist the proposals received from Alpine Disposal & Recycling, BioKomp Composting Technologies and Sinnes Enerco Inc. for further evaluation, be accepted.

That the proposed terms of reference and membership for the RDN Solid Waste Advisory Committee and the Local Advisory Committees be approved.

That the RDN Solid Waste Management Communications Plan be accepted.

CARRIED

Boardroom/Addition Building Committee.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director McGuffie, that the minutes of the Boardroom/Addition Building Committee meeting held May 22, 1998 be received for information.

CARRIED

Board Selection Committee.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director McNabb,:

That R. Davey, C. Dumont, G. Fox, R. Jepson, R. Milner, C. Springford and C. Thomas be appointed to the Aggregate Public Advisory Committee.

That C. Gahr and L. Hill be appointed to the Performance Review Committee.

MOVED Director McGuffie, SECONDED Director McNabb, that this item be postponed until the next Board meeting to allow the full Board, rather than just the Selection Committee, a chance to view all the applications.

CARRIED

ADMINISTRATOR�S REPORT

Dangerous Structure Bylaw No. 1130 - 1071 Sunrise Drive. (Area G)

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Dangerous Structure Removal Bylaw No. 1130, 1998" be given three readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Kruyt, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Dangerous Structure Removal Bylaw No. 1130, 1998" having received three readings, be adopted.

CARRIED

Solid Waste Management Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 894.07.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McGuffie, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Solid Waste Management Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 894.07, 1998" be introduced and read three times.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Garnish, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Solid Waste Management Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 894.07, 1998" be adopted.

CARRIED

Landfill Refuse Compactor Tender Award.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Garnish, that the Treasurer be authorized to enter into a four year operating lease for a landfill refuse compactor with Finning Ltd.

CARRIED

Rural Comox Valley OCP Referral.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the Regional District of Nanaimo supports the adoption of the "Rural Comox Valley Official Community Plan, 1998" Bylaw No. 2042, with comments offered in Schedule �A�.

CARRIED

Special Occasion License - North Cedar Fire Department - July 11 & 12, 1998. (Area A)

MOVED Director McGuffie, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the Board approve the North Cedar Fire Department�s request for the issuance of a two (2) day special occasion license to operate a beer garden at their 10th Annual Slo-Pitch Tournament on July 11 and 12, 1998.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Garnish, that this meeting adjourn to allow for an in camera meeting.

CARRIED

The meeting reconvened at 9:30 PM.

Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw.

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Southern Community Local Service Area Wastewater Treatment System and Facilities Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1131, 1998", be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Southern Community Local Service Area Wastewater Treatment System and Facilities Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1131, 1998", having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Garnish, that this meeting terminate.

CARRIED

TIME: 9:36 PM