REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD
OF THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO HELD ON
TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2001, AT 7:32 PM IN THE
NANAIMO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

Present:

Director G. Holme Chairperson
Director L. Elliott Electoral Area A
Director B. Sperling Electoral Area B
Director E. Hamilton Electoral Area C
Alternate
Director B. Jepson Electoral Area D
Director J. McLean Electoral Area F
Director J. Stanhope Electoral Area G
Director R. Quittenton Electoral Area H
Director J. Macdonald City of Parksville
Alternate
Director A. Kruyt Town of Qualicum Beach
Director D. Rispin City of Nanaimo
Director L. Sherry City of Nanaimo
Director G. Korpan City of Nanaimo
Director T. Krall 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 Gen. Mgr. of Community Services
J. Finnie Gen. Mgr. of Environmental Services
B. Lapham Gen. Mgr. of Development Services
C. Mason Gen. Mgr. of Corporate Services
M. Pearse Manager of Administrative Services

BOARD MINUTES

MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, February 13, 2001 and the Special Board meeting held on Tuesday, February 27, 2001, be adopted.

CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

Joan Michel, Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Foundation, re Request for Financial Assistance � Dedication Ceremony.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the correspondence from the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Foundation with respect to a request for financial assistance to assist in the dedication ceremony for Oceanside�s new Biosphere Reserve, be received.

CARRIED

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

For Adoption.

Bylaw No. 1124.01.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Kruyt, that "Surfside Sewer Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1124.01, 1998" be adopted.

CARRIED

Addendum.

Bylaw No. 813.25.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Krall, that "French Creek Sewerage Facilities Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 813.25, 2001" be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 889.16.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Northern Community Sewer Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 889.16, 2001" be adopted.

CARRIED

Regional Services Bylaws for Adoption.

Bylaw No. 1230.

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Southern Community Transit Service Area Conversion Bylaw No. 1230, 2001" be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 897.03.

MOVED Director Kruyt, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that "Regional District of Nanaimo District 69 Conventional Transit Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 897.03, 2001" be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 908.04.

MOVED Director Macdonald, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Regional District of Nanaimo District 69 Custom Transit and Paratransit Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 908.04, 2001" be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 888.02.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Regional District of Nanaimo District 69 Custom Transit and Paratransit Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 908.04, 2001" be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 889.15.

MOVED Director Kruyt, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Northern Community Sewer Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 889.15, 2001" be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 988.03.

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Trucked Liquid Waste Disposal Amendment Bylaw No. 988.03, 2001" be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1059.01.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Holdom, that "Southern Community Recreation Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1059.01, 2001" be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 861.01.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Joint Civic Properties and Recreation Commission Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 861.01, 2001" be adopted.

A recorded vote was requested.

The motion CARRIED with Directors Holme, Hamilton, Quittenton, Kruyt, Sherry, Jepson, Sperling, Macdonald, Holdom, McNabb, Elliott, Krall, Korpan, Rispin and Stanhope voting in the affirmative and Director McLean voting in the negative.

Bylaw No. 1231.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Regional Parks and Trails Service Area Conversion Bylaw No. 1231, 2001" be adopted.

A recorded vote was requested.

The motion CARRIED with Directors Holme, Hamilton, Quittenton, Kruyt, Sherry, Jepson, Sperling, Macdonald, Holdom, McNabb, Elliott, Krall, Korpan, Rispin and Stanhope voting in the affirmative and Director McLean voting in the negative.

Public Hearing.

Minutes of the Public Hearing held February 28, 2001 with respect to Bylaw No. 500.271 � NCID � Zoning Amendment Application � Yellowpoint & Cedar Roads � Area A.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the Summary of Proceedings of the Public Hearing held February 28, 2001 as a result of public notification of "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.271, 2000", be received.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.271, 2000", be given 3rd reading.

DEFEATED

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the minutes of the regular Development Services Committee meeting held February 27, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

CORRESPONDENCE/COMMUNICATION

Robert Hobson, UBCM Environment Committee, re Streamside Protection Regulation.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the correspondence received from the UBCM Environment Committee with respect to a new regulation under the Fish Protection Act to protect fish habitat in urban areas, be received for information.

CARRIED

Richard Taylor, UBCM, re 2001 Resolution Process.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the correspondence received from UBCM with respect to the 2001 resolution process, be received for information.

CARRIED

Eric Smith, re Amendment Application No. ZA0102 � 2470 Apollo Drive.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the correspondence received from Eric Smith with respect to Amendment Application No. ZA0102, be received for information.

CARRIED

Kenneth Gibson, re Application No. ZA0101 � Brown Madsen � Timberlands Road � Area C.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the correspondence received from Kenneth Gibson with respect to health concerns surrounding the approval of Amendment Application No. ZA0101, be received for information.

CARRIED

G. Cordingley, re Zoning Amendment Application � Yellowpoint & Cedar Roads � Area A.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the correspondence received from G. and H. Cordingley with respect to the re-zoning of property for the proposed North Cedar Fire Department, be received for information.

CARRIED

Jan & Fred Tukham, re Zoning Amendment Application No. ZA0101 � Brown/Madsen � Timberlands Road � Area C.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the correspondence received from Jan and Fred Tukham requesting a public information meeting in the area prior to first and second reading of zoning Amendment Application No. ZA0101, be received for information.

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

  1. Lot 1, Section 6, Plan 26447, Wellington Land District, 6761 Alger Road, Electoral Area �D�, owned by T. Wilkie;
  2. Lot 10, District Lot 81, Plan VIP51544, Nanoose Land District, 949 Riley Road, Electoral Area �G�, owned by D. and W. Zuehlke;
  3. Lot A, District Lot 88, Plan VIP71580, Nanoose Land District, 1075/1085 Ravensbourne Lane, Electoral Area �G�, owned by D. Larsen.

CARRIED

Regional District of Nanaimo Building Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 1250.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Building Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 1250, 2001" be introduced and given three (3) readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Building Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 1250, 2001" be advertised in accordance with the Local Government Act.

CARRIED

BYLAW ENFORCEMENT

Animal Control Contracts.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that the Chairperson and the General Manager of Corporate Services be authorized to sign the Animal Control Contract on behalf of the Regional District of Nanaimo to engage the services of Parksville-Qualicum SPCA and Nanaimo Animal Shelter Ltd. to provide animal control services for the term of March 1, 2001 to February 28, 2003.

CARRIED

PLANNING

AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS

Amendment Application No. ZA0102 and Development Permit Application No. 0101 � James � 2470 Apollo Drive � Area E.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director McNabb, that Amendment Application No. 0102 submitted by Dr. and Mrs. D.E. James, to rezone the subject property legally described as Lot 36, District Lot 6, Plan 23588, Nanoose District, from Residential 1 (RS1) to Commercial 7 (CM7) be advanced to a public hearing subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule 1.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Holdom, that Development Permit Application No. 0101 to allow for the authorized operation of a medical clinic facility and vary the signage and parking requirements on the property legally described as Lot 36, Plan 23588, District Lot 6, Nanoose Land District, be approved subject to notification procedures pursuant to the Local Government Act and subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule 1.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.273, 2001" be given 1st and 2nd reading and proceed to Public Hearing.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the Public Hearing on "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.273, 2001" be delegated to Director Holme or his alternate.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS

Application No. 0102 � Meyer/Homes by Kimberley � 3512 Bluebill Place � Area E.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director McLean, that Development Permit Application No. 0102 to vary the minimum 2.0 metre setback from the side lot line to 1.18 metres, to vary the maximum height of 8.0 metres to 8.4 metres and to vary the Watercourse Protection Development Permit Area of 15.0 metres from the natural boundary to 11.1 metres to construct an addition to a single family home and to vary the minimum 8.0 metres setback from the front lot lines to 6.6 metres to legalize an historical accessory building on the property legally described as Lot 57, Plan 15983, DL 78, Nanoose District, be approved, subject to notification procedures pursuant to the Local Government Act.

CARRIED

FRONTAGE RELAXATION

Request to Review the Requirement for Minimum 10% Frontage Relaxation for Electoral Area �F�.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director McLean, that the Board maintain the current Board policy that minimum 10% frontage relaxation requests will not be considered in Electoral Area �F� until they are addressed as part of the proposed zoning and subdivision regulations.

CARRIED

OTHER

ALR 0010 Inclusion � Qualicum Farms � Rupert Road � Area G.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the Board of the Regional District of Nanaimo, in recognition of policies contained in the Regional Growth Management Plan, the French Creek Official Community Plan, Bylaw No. 1115, 1998, and regulations within Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 500, 1987, recommend that the application for inclusion within the Agricultural Land Reserve for the property legally described as Those Parts of District Lot 78, Newcastle District, Shown Outlined in Red on Plan 310R, Except That Part in Plan 9359, VIP61315 and VIP61732, be supported.

MOVED Director Kruyt, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that the motion be amended to include the following:

That the RDN make a recommendation to the Ministry of Transportation and Highways subdivision approving officer to restrict vehicle access by way of a covenant on Highway No. 4 (Memorial Avenue) and Rupert Road as part of the subdivision approval process; and

That the RDN recommend to the Land Reserve Commission that, as a condition of their approval, a covenant be placed on the land that provides a treed buffer strip adjacent to Highway No. 4 (Memorial Avenue) and Rupert Road as follows:
Rupert Road 8m wide
Highway No. 4 (Memorial Avenue) 30m wide

CARRIED

The question was called on the main motion, as amended.

The motion CARRIED.

 

FLR 0101 Exclusion � Wessex Enterprises Ltd. � Extension Road � Area C.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the Board of the Regional District of Nanaimo provide no comment on the application for exclusion from the Forest Land Reserve for the property legally described as Lot Z, Section 13, Range 1, Cranberry Land District, Portion Sections 12 and 13, Range 2 (DDK83923) and further that the Land Reserve Commission be advised that the land use designation of the property will be considered as part of the Growth Management Plan review process.

CARRIED

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the minutes of the regular Environmental Services Committee meeting held February 27, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

Richard Taylor, UBCM, re 2001 Resolution Process.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the correspondence received from UBCM with respect to the 2001 resolution process, be received for information.

CARRIED

LIQUID WASTE/UTILITIES

Bylaw No. 889.17 � Amendment to the Northern Community Sewer LSA.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Kruyt, that "Northern Community Sewer Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 889.09, 1998" be rescinded.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Kruyt, that "Northern Community Sewer Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 889.17, 2001" be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

Water Regulation and Rates Bylaws.

Bylaw No. 524.10.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 524.10, 2001" be introduced for three readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 524.10, 2001", having received three readings, be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 619.06.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 619.06, 2001" be introduced for three readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 619.06, 2001", having received three readings, be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 700.07.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Surfside Properties Specified Area Water Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 700.07, 2001" be introduced for three readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Surfside Properties Specified Area Water Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 700.07, 2001", having received three readings, be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 726.07.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Arbutus Park Estates Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 726.07. 2001" be introduced for three readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Arbutus Park Estates Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 726.07, 2001", having received three readings, be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 727.07.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Madrona Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 727.07, 2001" be introduced for three readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Madrona Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 727.07, 2001", having received three readings, be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 764.09.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Fairwinds Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 764.09, 2001" be introduced for three readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Fairwinds Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 764.09, 2001", having received three readings, be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 815.05.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "Regional District of Nanaimo West Bay Estates Water Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 815.05, 2001" be introduced for three readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "Regional District of Nanaimo West Bay Estates Water Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 815.05, 2001", having received three readings, be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 886.04

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Wall Beach Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 886.04, 2001" be introduced for three readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Wall Beach Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 886.04, 2001", having received three readings, be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1097.01.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Decourcey Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1097.01, 2001" be introduced for three readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Decourcey Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1097.01, 2001", having received three readings, be adopted.

CARRIED

Rate Structures for Water Conservation.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that staff be requested to bring forward a report to the Board regarding rate structures that will address water conservation.

CARRIED

CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the minutes of the regular Corporate & Community Services Committee meeting held March 6, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

Richard Taylor, UBCM, re 2001 Resolution Process.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the correspondence received from UBCM with respect to the 2001 resolution process, be received for information.

CARRIED

ADMINISTRATION

Regional Services Review.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sperling, that the comments from the Regional Services Review Open Houses be received for information.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Krall, 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.

A recorded vote was requested.

The motion CARRIED with Directors Holme, Hamilton, Quittenton, Kruyt, Sherry, Jepson, Sperling, Macdonald, Holdom, McNabb, Elliott, Krall, Korpan, Rispin and Stanhope voting in the affirmative and Director McLean voting in the negative.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Krall, 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, Jepson, Sperling, Macdonald, Holdom, McNabb, Elliott, Krall, Korpan, Rispin and Stanhope voting in the affirmative and Director McLean voting in the negative.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Krall, that the "Regional Parks Services Agreement" between the Regional District of Nanaimo, the City of Nanaimo, the City of Parksville and the Town of Qualicum Beach be approved for a five year term expiring December 31, 2005.

CARRIED

RECREATION AND PARKS

Offer of Tenure for 442 Hectares of Proposed Regional Park Land � Area F.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, 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 and assistance with park management issues.

CARRIED

Lighthouse Community Centre Lease Agreement � Area H.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Quittenton, 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 Stanhope, SECONDED Director Kruyt, that the Regional District apply for a Canada/BC Infrastructure Program grant for the trail system bridge over the Englishman River at Top Bridge.

CARRIED

REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT

Growth Management Plan Review 2001-2001 � Process for the Public to Suggest Changes.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Hamilton, 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 Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sperling, 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 Stanhope, SECONDED Director Quittenton, 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 Stanhope, 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

SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE

Performance Review Committee.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that the minutes of the Performance Review Committee meeting held February 21, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

Intergovernmental Advisory Committee

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the minutes of the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee meeting held February 22, 2001, be received for information.

CARRIED

ADMINISTRATOR�S REPORT

Bylaw No. 1009.03 � Garbage Collection and Recycling User Fee Rate Amendments.

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Garbage and Recyclable Materials Collection Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1009.03, 2001" be introduced for three readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Garbage and Recyclable Materials Collection Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1009.03, 2001" having received three readings, be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 422.08 (French Creek) and Bylaw No. 765.07 (Fairwinds) � Sewer Regulation and Rates � Areas E & G.

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Kruyt, that "Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Sewer Specified Area Regulation and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 422.08, 2001" be introduced for three readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Sewer Specified Area Regulation and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 422.08, 2001", having received three readings, be adopted.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Fairwinds Sewerage Facilities Specified Area Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 765.07, 2001" be introduced for three readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Fairwinds Sewerage Facilities Specified Area Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 765.07, 2001", having received three readings, be adopted.

CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Foundation � Request for Financial Assistance.

MOVED Director Macdonald, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the RDN contribute $1,200 to the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Foundation.

CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS

Coombs Country Market.

MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the application for inclusion into the pump and haul function by Old Country Market (Lot A, Salvation Army Lot 16, Plan 1115, except Plan 734R, Nanoose Land District) be approved as it meets the requirements of the pump and haul bylaw and is in compliance with the Official Community Plan.

MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the pump and haul fees be implemented for this property immediately.

CARRIED

Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the Chair and 2 Board members attend the next FCM Conference.

CARRIED

IN CAMERA

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sherry, that pursuant to Section 242.2(h) of the Local Government Act, the Board proceed to an In Camera meeting to consider a matter of litigation affecting the Regional District.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

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

CARRIED

TIME: 8:10 PM.

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CHAIRPERSON GENERAL MANAGER, CORPORATESERVICES