Present:
Director J. Stanhope Chairperson
Director L. Elliott Electoral Area A
Director B. Sperling Electoral Area B
Director E. Hamilton Electoral Area C
Director D. Haime Electoral Area D
Director G. Holme Electoral Area E
Director J. McLean Electoral Area F
Director R. Quittenton Electoral Area H
Director J. Macdonald City of Parksville
Alternate
Director A. Kruyt Town of Qualicum Beach
Director L. Sherry City of Nanaimo
Director T. Krall City of Nanaimo
Director D. Rispin City of Nanaimo
Director L. McNabb City of Nanaimo
Director B. Holdom City of Nanaimo
Also in Attendance:
K. Daniels Chief Administrative Officer
N. Connelly General Manager, Community Services
C. Mason General Manager, Corporate Services
J. Finnie General Manager, Environmental Services
N. Avery Manager of Financial Services
N. Tonn Recording Secretary
MINUTES
MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that the minutes of the regular Corporate & Community Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 6, 2001 be adopted.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
Richard Taylor, UBCM, re 2001 Resolution Process.
MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the correspondence received from UBCM with respect to the 2001 resolution process, be received for information.
CARRIED
ADMINISTRATION
Regional Services Review.
MOVED Director Macdonald, SECONDED Director Krall,:
1. That the comments from the Regional Services Review Open Houses be received for information.
2. That the "District 68 Sports Field & Recreation Services Agreement" between the Regional District of Nanaimo and the City of Nanaimo be approved for a five year term expiring December 31, 2005.
3. That the "District 69 Sports Field Services Agreement" between the Regional District of Nanaimo, the City of Parksville and the Town of Qualicum Beach be approved for a five year term expiring December 31, 2005.
A recorded vote was requested.
The motion CARRIED with Directors Holme, Hamilton, Quittenton, Kruyt, Sherry, Haime, Sperling, Macdonald, Holdom, McNabb, Elliott, Krall, Rispin and Stanhope voting in the affirmative and Director McLean voting in the negative.
HOSPITAL
2001 Annual Budget.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Sherry,:
1. That the 2001 Annual Hospital District budget be approved with property taxes of $4,516,840 and equipment grants for items costing less than $100,000 of $1,380,000.
2. That "Nanaimo Regional Hospital District 2001 Annual Budget Bylaw No. 123, 2001" be introduced for three readings.
3. That "Nanaimo Regional Hospital District 2001 Annual Budget Bylaw No. 123, 2001" having received three readings be adopted.
CARRIED
RECREATION AND PARKS
Offer of Tenure for 442 Hectares of Proposed Regional Park Land � Area F.
MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director Holme, that the Regional District decline the offer of a 20 year Licence of Occupation from the BC Assets and Land Corporation and request an alternative offer that provides for exclusive tenure.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the motion be amended to add the words "and assistance with park management issues" after the word "tenure".
CARRIED
The question was called on the main motion as amended.
The motion CARRIED.
Lighthouse Community Centre Lease Agreement � Area H.
MOVED Director Quittenton, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the lease agreement between the Lighthouse Community Centre Society and the Regional District of Nanaimo for the property legally described as: Lot 1, District Lot 32, Newcastle District, Plan 42674 for a ten year term be approved.
CARRIED
Canada/BC Infrastructure Program Application.
MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that the Regional District apply for a Canada/BC Infrastructure Program grant for the trail system bridge over the Englishman River at Top Bridge.
A recorded vote was requested.
The motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Growth Management Plan Review 2001-2002 � Process for the Public to Suggest Changes.
MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the process for the public to suggest changes to the Growth Management Plan be incorporated into the Review project.
CARRIED
COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE
Gabriola Island Parks and Recreation Commission.
MOVED Director Sperling, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the minutes of the Gabriola Island Parks and Recreation Commission meeting held February 19, 2001, be received for information.
CARRIED
District 69 Recreation Commission.
MOVED Director Quittenton, SECONDED Director McLean, that the minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meeting held February 22, 2001 be received for information.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
Applications for Grants Under the Canada/British Columbia Infrastructure Program.
MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director McLean, that the Board of the Regional District of Nanaimo support the applications for grants from the Infrastructure Canada-British Columbia for the following projects:
1. Northern Community Water Systems Improvements � Surfside Water System Infrastructure replacement, Madrona Water System Infrastructure replacement, West Bay Water System Infrastructure replacement, Arbutus Water System Infrastructure replacement, and French Creek Water System, Iron & Manganese removal � total cost $2,500,000.
2. San Pareil Water System Infrastructure replacement � total cost $900,000.
3. Whiskey Creek Water System Infrastructure replacement total upgrading costs of up to $1,000,000 (to be confirmed).
4. Barclay Crescent North sewer installation � total cost $1,600,000.
5. Cedar Town Centre sewer installation - $5,608,000.
6. French Creek Pollution Control Center biosolids handling facility � total cost $750,000.
7. Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Center bio-gas handling facility � total cost $2,800,000.
8. Landfill Gas Recovery and Utilization system - $1,000,000.
9. Southern Community Septage Disposal Facility - $200,000.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that this meeting terminate.
CARRIED
TIME: 8:03 P. M.
CHAIRPERSON