REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD
OF THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO HELD ON
TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1999, 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 A. Duggan City of Parksville
Alternate
Director A. Kruyt Town of Qualicum Beach
Director L. Sherry City of Nanaimo
Director L. McNabb City of Nanaimo
Director D. Rispin City of Nanaimo
Director G. Korpan City of Nanaimo
Director J. Little City of Nanaimo
Alternate
Director D. Thompson City of Nanaimo

Also in Attendance:
K. Daniels Chief Administrative Officer
J. Finnie Gen. Mgr. of Environmental Services
B. Lapham Gen. Mgr. of Development Services
C. Mason Gen. Mgr. of Corporate Services
D. Speed Mgr. of Recreation & Parks
M. Pearse Mgr. of Administrative Services

CALL TO ORDER

The Chairperson welcomed Alternate Directors English, Kruyt and Thompson to the meeting.

DELEGATIONS

Richard Stuckenberg, re Inclusion of Property into the City of Nanaimo � Mary Ellen Drive � Area D.

Mr. Stuckenberg requested that the Board defer the consideration of this application for 90 days to allow for the applicant to respond to the concerns outlined in the staff report.

Richard Nemeth, re ALR Application 9805 � Negrin, Nemeth & MacDonnell � Harby Road � Area D.

Mr. Nemeth spoke in support of the application to permit a non-farm use within the ALR on property on Harby Road.

Brian Fitzsimmons/Derek Poteryko, re Jamieson Road Quarry Proposal.

Mr. Fitzsimmons was not in attendance.

LATE DELEGATIONS

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director McLean, that the late delegations be permitted to address the Board.

CARRIED

Kathy Minard, re Area �F� Official Community Plan.

Ms. Minard submitted letters from property owners expressing concern that their properties had been removed from the Rural Separation Area and requested that the area remain with a multi purpose classification.

Jim Pelk, Spruston Enterprises Ltd., re Special Permit Applications.

Mr. Pelk reviewed the special event permit requests that would be considered later in the agenda and requested the Board�s support.

Mr. Johanson, re Development Permit Application No. 9908 � 1344 Madrona Drive � Area E.

Mr. Johanson objected to the staff report recommending the need for a restrictive convenant on his property.

Claude Charron, re Illegal Structure � 1760 Whalebone Drive � Area B.

Mr. Charron requested that the Board defer for 90 days the demolition request for this property.

BOARD MINUTES

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, May 11, 1999 be adopted.

CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

Rick Morgan, Thompson-Nicola Regional District, re Reduction of Community Policing Services by the RCMP.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Savage, that this correspondence be received.

CARRIED

Don Hutchison, re Resignation from Electoral Area �F� Community Steering Committee.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Sherry, that Mr. Hutchison�s resignation be received with regret.

CARRIED

Donna Wilford, re Illegal Structure � 1760 Whalebone Drive � Area B.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Kruyt, that the correspondence from Donna Wilford be received.

CARRIED

Richard Stuckenberg, re Proposed RDN/City Boundary Adjustment � Jeff�s Property.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the correspondence from Mr. Stuckenberg be received.

CARRIED

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

For First & Second Reading.

Bylaw No. 500.254.

MOVED Director Savage, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.254, 1999", to amend the subdivision district for the property legally described as Lot 3, Section 17, Range 3, Mountain District, Plan 13361, from Subdivision District �D� (minimum parcel size 2.0 ha), to Subdivision District �F� (minimum parcel size 1.0 ha), be given 1st and 2nd reading and proceed to public hearing to be chaired by Director Ian Savage, Electoral Area �D�, or his Alternate.

CARRIED

For Adoption.

Bylaw No. 500.243.

MOVED Director Duncan, SECONDED Director McLean, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.243, 1998" be adopted.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director Savage, that the minutes of the regular Development Services Committee meeting held May 18, 1999 be received for information.

CARRIED

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Development Variance Permit Application No. 9903 � John � 2616 Barnes Road � Area A.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Savage, that Development Variance Permit Application No. 9903, to vary the setback requirements of the RDN Bylaw No. 500, 1987 for an accessory building housing livestock on the property legally described as Lot 1, Section 18, Range 3, Cedar District, Plan VIP55689, be approved as outlined in amended Schedule �1�, subject to the notification of adjacent property owners pursuant to the Municipal Act.

CARRIED

BUILDING INSPECTION

Section 700 Filings.

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.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that a notice be filed against the titles of the properties listed, pursuant to Section 700 of the Municipal Act and that if the infractions are not rectified within ninety (90) days, legal action will be pursued:

  1. Lot 101, Section 12, Gabriola Island, Nanaimo District, Plan 23435, 300 Barry Road, Electoral Area �B�, owned by R. Swerdlow and L., Currie;
  2. Parcel E, Section 21, Gabriola Island, Nanaimo District, Plan DD4013781, 377 Berry Point Road, Electoral Area �B�, owned by B & K Shopping Centre Ltd.;
  3. Lot 1, District Lot 54, Nanoose District, Plan 27197, 7092 Harper Road, Electoral Area �D�, owned by D. High;
  4. Strata Lot 14, District Lot 78, Nanoose District, Strata Plan 1009, 3028 Anchor Way, Electoral Area �E�, owned by C. Jamieson;
  5. Lot 1, District Lot 167, Nanoose District, Plan 9428 Except Plan 19267, Amended Lot 167, DD66169N, except Parcel A, DD80609N, 1666 Island Highway East, Electoral Area �E�, owned by Oceanside Amusements Ltd.;
  6. Lot 6, District Lot 28, Nanoose District, Plan 22685, 1608 River Crescent, Electoral Area �G�, owned by Granite Developments Ltd.

CARRIED

PLANNING

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION

Application No. 9906 � F & M Installations/Brown � 2050/2076 Balsam Road � Area A.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Little, that Development Permit 9906, to develop a warehouse and a storage building for over-height equipment on the property legally described as Lot 13, Section 12, Range 7, Cranberry District, Plan 27070, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule �1�.

CARRIED

Application No. 9907 � Hutton/Waters � 1291 Point Mercer Drive � Area G.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Savage, that Development Permit No. 9907, to facilitate the construction of one (1) dwelling unit on the property legally described as Strata Lot 18, District Lot 49, Nanoose District, Strata Plan VIS3167, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule �1�.

CARRIED

Application 9908 � Johanson � 1344 Madrona Drive � Area E.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Garnish, that Development Permit No. 9908 to facilitate the construction of an addition to an existing dwelling unit on the property legally described as Lot 3, District Lot 68, Nanoose District, Plan 26680, be approved subject to the condition outlined in Schedule �1� and subject to notification pursuant to the Municipal Act.

CARRIED

Application No. 9909 � Howard/Jorgensen � 2324 Andover Road � Area E.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Savage, that Development Permit Application No. 9909, to establish a temporary 3 metre construction zone, to construct a patio and to lay a pipe within the Waterfront Protection Development Permit Area on the property legally described as Lot 21, District Lot 78, Nanoose District, Plan 47638, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule �1�.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATION

Application No. 9904 � BC Assets & Land Corporation � 1561 Grandom Place � Area A.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Garnish, that Development Variance Permit Application No. 9904, to vary the minimum setback requirements of the Rural 4 (RU4) zone from 2.0 m to 0.8 m for the small shed and from 5.0 m to 2.4 m for the large shop on the property legally described as Lot 8, Section 8, Range 7, Cranberry Land District, Plan 29703, be approved subject to the removal of the old barn on the property.

CARRIED

Application No. 9906 � Hutchison/Reagon � View Road � Area G.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Garnish, that Development Variance Permit Application No. 9906 to vary the maximum height requirement of the Rural 2 (RU2) zone in order to permit the construction of a single dwelling unit on the property legally described as Lot 6, Block 20, District Lot 78, Nanoose and Newcastle Districts, Plan 1694, be approved subject to the notification requirements pursuant to the Municipal Act.

CARRIED

OTHER

ALR Application 9805 � Negrin, Nemeth & MacDonnell � Harby Road � Area D.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Savage, that the application to permit a non-farm use within the ALR, including a driving range and community parkland, on Lot A, District Lot 85, Nanoose District, Plan 21232, be supported in principle, subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule �1�.

CARRIED

Strata Conversion Application No. 9906 � Milligan/Wright Focus � 1009 Allsbrook Road � Area F.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Savage,:

That the request for a building strata conversion as shown on the development plan for Lot A, District Lot 43, Nanoose District, Plan VIP65740 and dated May 6, 1999, be approved subject to the conditions set out in Schedule No. �1� of the corresponding staff report.

That the applicant be required to pay the minimum 5% park land requirement pursuant to Section 941 of the Municipal Act.

A recorded vote was requested.

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

Request to Support an Application for a City of Nanaimo Boundary Expansion � Jeffs � Mary Ellen Drive � Area D.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Savage,:

That the report regarding correspondence from Mr. T. Jeffs be received.

That the applicant be advised that the Regional District is not prepared to support the request at this time.

MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Rispin, that the second recommendation be postponed for 90 days.

A recorded vote was requested.

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

The question was called on the first recommendation.

The motion CARRIED.

Cowichan Valley Regional District OCP Referral.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the �Cowichan Valley Regional District West Cowichan (Electoral Areas �F� and �I�) Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1945, 1999" be received and that the Cowichan Valley Regional District be advised that the Regional District of Nanaimo has no comment on the proposed bylaw.

CARRIED

CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Garnish, that the minutes of the regular Corporate & Community Services Committee meeting held June 1, 1999 be received for information.

CARRIED

ADMINISTRATION

Cassidy Inn � Temporary Change to Liquor License � Area A.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director McLean, that the Cassidy Inn�s request for a temporary change to their Liquor License to provide for an extended patio for their Show �n Shine event scheduled for June 13, 1999, be approved.

CARRIED

FINANCE

BC Tel Call Answer Levy Administration Fee.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the report clarifying the BC Tel $0.07 cent administration fee be received for information.

CARRIED

North Island 911 Corporation Equipment Reserve Fund.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Kruyt, that the information on the North Island 911 Corporation equipment reserve fund be received.

CARRIED

District 68 E-911 Extended Services Bylaws No. 887.01 and 1159 � Call Answer Levy.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Korpan, that "Regional District of Nanaimo District #68 E-911 Extended Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 887.01, 1999" be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to Municipal Affairs for approval.

A recorded vote was requested.

The motion CARRIED with Directors Kruyt, Little, Duggan, Sherry, Rispin, Thompson, McNabb, Stanhope and Korpan voting in the affirmative and Directors English, Loomis, Duncan, Savage, McLean, Garnish and Hamilton voting in the negative.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Regional District of Nanaimo District #68 E-911 Extended Service Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1159, 1999" be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

Nanoose Fire Protection Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1163.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Nanoose Fire Protection Function Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1163, 1999" be received for first three readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Nanoose Fire Protection Function Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1163, 1999" having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

Dashwood Fire Protection Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1164.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Dashwood Fire Protection Function Building Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1164, 1999" be received for first three readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Dashwood Fire Protection Function Building Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1164, 1999" having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

RECREATION & PARKS

District 69 Trail System � 1999 Project Overview.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Savage, that the District 69 Trail System program update report be received as information.

CARRIED

Project One Partnership Agreement � Rathtrevor Park to Top Bridge.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Duggan, that the Project One Trail Partnership Agreement be approved as presented.

A recorded vote was requested.

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

District 69 Trail System � Lighthouse Country Trail Development Project.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the District 69 Trail System � Project 2 Lighthouse Country Trail development report be received as information.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Sherry, that concept approval for the Project 2 development proposal be given to include direction to develop a project partnership agreement for consideration by each of the project partners by the summer of 1999.

CARRIED

District 69 Trail System � Project 3 French Creek Trail.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the District 69 Trail System � Project 3 � Trail Corridor Links between Parksville and Qualicum Beach via French Creek � A Concept Plan be received as information.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that concept approval for the Project 3 Plan be given to include direction to develop a project partnership agreement for consideration by each of the project partners by the Fall of 1999.

CARRIED

Regional Parks � Update Report.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the 1999 Regional Parks Program update report be received as information.

CARRIED

Parkland Purchase � School District 69 � Area E.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director English, that the Offer to Purchase and Agreement for Sale with School District 69 for two 5-acre parcels (Lot A, Plan 46810 and Remainder of Lot 1, Plan 26234, District Lot 62, Nanoose Land District) in Nanoose Bay, be approved.

CARRIED

Parks Acquisition Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1160 � Area E.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Electoral Area �E� Park Land Acquisition Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1160, 1999" be introduced and given three readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Electoral Area �E� Park Land Acquisition Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1160, 1999", having received three readings, be adopted.

CARRIED

Community Parks LSA Amendment Bylaw No. 803.02.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Electoral Area �E� Community Parks Local Service Amendment Bylaw No. 803.02, 1999" be introduced, given three readings and referred to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN

Growth Management Plan Interim Update.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Sherry, that no amendment be made to the Growth Management Plan to support the development proposed in Amendment Application No. 229 by Yamamoto Developments, and further, that this application be denied.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Savage, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Growth Management Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 985.01, 1999" be granted 1st and 2nd reading.

A recorded vote was requested.

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

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Growth Management Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 985.01, 1999" proceed to Public Hearing.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the holding of the Public Hearing with respect to "Regional District of Nanaimo Growth Management Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 985.01, 1999" be delegated to the Board Chair, Director George Holme or the Corporate and Community Services Committee Chair, Director Frank Garnish.

A recorded vote was requested.

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

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Savage, that the Regional District initiated changes to the Growth Management Plan and the amendment to support the development of a destination alpine resort adjacent and linked to Mount Arrowsmith, as outlined in "Bylaw No. 985.01 � A Bylaw to Amend the Growth Management Plan for the Regional District of Nanaimo" (Attachment1), be supported.

A recorded vote was requested.

The motion CARRIED with Directors English, Kruyt, Little, Duggan, Sherry, Rispin, Thompson, McNabb, Savage, Stanhope, Korpan, Garnish and Hamilton voting in the affirmative and Directors Loomis, Duncan, and McLean voting in the negative.

SPECIAL EVENT/SPECIAL OCCASION APPLICATIONS

Special Event Permit Applications.

Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization (Coombs Bull a Rama, June 12 & 13, 1999) � Area F.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director McLean, that a Special Event Permit be issued to the Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization for the Coombs Bull-a-Rama, to be held June 12 and 13, 1999 at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds, Alberni Highway, subject to RCMP and local fire department approval.

CARRIED

Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization (Coombs 23rd Annual Rodeo, July 22, 23 & 24, 1999) � Area F.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director McLean, that a Special Event Permit be issued to the Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization for the Coombs 23rd Annual Rodeo, to be held July 22, 23 and 24, 1999 at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds, subject to RCMP and local fire department approval.

CARRIED

Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization (Bluegrass Festival, July 30, 31 & Aug. 1, 1999) � Area F.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director McLean, that a Special Event Permit be issued to the Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization for the Bluegrass Festival, to be held July 30, 31 and August 1, 1999 at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds, Alberni Highway, subject to RCMP and local fire department approval.

CARRIED

Arrowsmith Agriculture Association (Coombs Fall Fair, August 14 & 15, 1999) � Area F.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director McLean, that a Special Event Permit be issued to the Arrowsmith Agriculture Association for the Coombs Fall Fair, to be held August 14 and 15, 1999 at 1014 Ford Road, Coombs.

CARRIED

Special Occasion License Applications.

Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization (Coombs Bull-a-Rama, June 12 & 13, 1999) � Area F.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Korpan, 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 Coombs Bull-a-Rama on June 12 and 13, 1999.

CARRIED

Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization (Coombs 23rd Annual Rodeo, July 22, 23 & 24, 1999) � Area F.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the Board approve the Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization�s request for the issuance of a three (3) day special occasion license to operate a beer garden at the Coombs 23rd Annual Rodeo on July 22, 23 And 24, 1999.

CARRIED

Gabriola Lions Club (Gabriola Days, September 11, 1999) � Area B.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the Board approve the Gabriola Lions Club�s request for the issuance of a one (1) day special occasion license to operate a beer garden at Gabriola Days on September 11, 1999.

CARRIED

COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE

District 69 Recreation Commission.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Kruyt, that the minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meeting held April 26, 1999, be received for information.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Kruyt, that grants be approved to the following organizations:
Lighthouse Recreation Commission $ 1,250
Nanoose Bay Recreation & Activities Society $ 1,250
Errington War Memorial Hall & Rec. Committee $ 625
Electoral Area �G� Recreation Committee $ 1,250

CARRIED

Gabriola Island Recreation Commission.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Loomis, that the minutes of the Gabriola Island Recreation Commission meetings held April 26, May 3 and May 17, 1999 be received for information.

CARRIED

Grants-in-Aid Committee.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the minutes of the Grants-in-Aid Committee meeting held May 21, 1999, be received for information.

CARRIED

School District 68

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Savage, that grants be awarded as follows:
Cedar Community Association $ 1,000
Cedar Family Playtime $ 400
Community Enhancement Society $ 600
1st Lantzville Scouts, Cubs & Beavers $ 600
Nanaimo Search & Rescue Society $ 1,300

CARRIED

School District 69

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Kruyt, that grants be awarded as follows:
Central Vancouver Island Dragon Boat Society $ 2,000
Community Policing Offices of District 69 $ 916
District 69 Historical Society $ 500
Mobile Outreach to Caregivers $ 1,000
Parksville Community Centre Society $ 500
Parksville/Qualicum Crimestoppers $ 1,920

SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE

Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre Stage III Select Committee.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the minutes of the Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre Stage III Select Committee meeting held May 11, 1999 be received for information.

CARRIED

Intergovernmental Advisory Committee.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the minutes of the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee meeting held May 20, 1999 be received for information.

CARRIED

Selection Committee.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Savage,:

That Mr. John Casanave be appointed to the Shaw Hill-Deep Bay Advisory Planning Commission for a term expiring December 31, 2000.

That Mr. Dan MacKenzie (Lions Club member) be appointed to the Nanoose Bay Parks & Open Space Project Management Committee.

That Mr. Frank Van Eynde be appointed to the District 69 Recreation Commission representing Electoral Area �E� for a term expiring January 1, 2000.

CARRIED

Treaty Negotiations.

Director Loomis updated the Board on the treaty negotiations and advised the Board of an upcoming meeting on Friday June 18 at the Nanaimo City Hall.

Aggregates Study Select Committee.

Director McLean updated the Board on the progress of the Aggregates Study Select Committee and advised that the completed aggregates study would be considered at their next meeting to be held on June 16.

ADMINISTRATOR�S REPORT

French Creek Pollution Control Centre � Odour Control.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the report on the management of odour at the FCPCC be received.

CARRIED

GNPCC Stage III Expansion/Upgrade Progress Report.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED DirectorMcNabb, that the report titled Greater Nanaimo Pollution control Center � Stage III Expansion � Assessment of Project Delivery Approaches be received and that staff be directed to review major capital project requirements of the HNPCC on an annual basis to ensure they are planned and developed so as to minimize the impact on funds necessary to build and operate the new facilities and to comply with the RDN�s approved LWMP.

CARRIED

Pump and Haul Amendment Bylaw No. 975.12.

It was noted that the application to exclude the property described as Lot 21, Block B, DL 38, Nanoose Land District, Plan 11318, Carmel Place has been withdrawn.

MOVED Director Duncan, SECONDED Director Loomis, that the following applications for inclusion into the pump and haul service be accepted:

Lot 177, Section 31, Nanaimo Land District, Plan 17658, 1459 Barrett Road, Gabriola Island, BC � William Moe � Area B;

Lot 41, DL 81, Newcastle Land District, Plan 27238, 496 Miller Place, Qualicum Beach, BC � Gerald F. Scott � Area H.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Loomis, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Pump & Haul Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 975.12, 1999" be read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

Special Event Permit Applications � Spruston Enterprises Ltd. � Area C.

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Savage, that Special Event Permits be issued to Spruston Enterprises as outlined in Schedule No. 1, subject to approval from the RCMP, the Ministry of Health and the local fire department.

A recorded vote was requested.

The motion CARRIED with Directors English, Kruyt, Little, Duggan, Duncan, Rispin, Thompson, McNabb, Savage, Stanhope, McLean, Korpan, Garnish and Hamilton voting in the affirmative and Directors Sherry and Loomis voting in the negative.

Illegal Structure � 1760 Whalebone Drive � Area B.

MOVED Director Loomis, SECONDED Director Garnish, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Structural Removal Bylaw No. 1161, 1999" be introduced and given three (3) readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Loomis, SECONDED Director Garnish, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Structural Removal Bylaw No. 1161, 1999" be adopted.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Loomis, SECONDED Director Garnish, that staff be authorized to proceed with legal action if necessary to ensure compliance with Bylaw No. 1161, 1999.

CARRIED

Unsafe Structures � 2369 Island Highway � Area E.

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Structural Removal Bylaw No. 1162, 1999" be introduced and given three (3) readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Structural Removal Bylaw No. 1162, 1999" be adopted.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that staff be authorized to proceed with legal action if necessary to ensure compliance with Bylaw No. 1162, 1999.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Garnish, that this meeting terminate.
CARRIED

TIME: 9:20 PM