REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO
MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2001, AT 7:30 P.M. IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF NANAIMO
455 WALLACE STREET, NANAIMO, B.C.

Director L. Sherry 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 J. Stanhope Electoral Area G
Alternate
Director F. Demmon City of Parksville
Director T. Westbroek Town of Qualicum Beach
Director G. Korpan City of Nanaimo
Alternate
Director T. Beech City of Nanaimo
Alternate
Director R. Cantelon City of Nanaimo
Director T. Krall City of Nanaimo
Director B. Holdom City of Nanaimo

Also in Attendance:
C. McIver Manager of Solid Waste
D. Trudeau Manager of Liquid Waste
W. Moorman Manager of Engineering & Utilities
F. McFarlane Recording Secretary

Bruce Alexander and Jerry St. Andre, re Driftwood Beach Estates Subdivision.

Mr. Alexander and Mr. St. Andre, owners of strata lots 1 and 2 respectively in Driftwood Beach Estates Subdivision, made a joint presentation to members of the Environmental Services Committee in which they requested that consideration be given to having their lots included within the Driftwood Water Local Service Area. They stated that they would be prepared to sign a covenant allowing only one connection to each property if they were provided water hook-up.

Mr. Davidson, owner of strata lot 3 in Driftwood Beach Estates Subdivision, also requested the Committee�s consideration that these lots be included in water hook-up and expressed a willingness to share costs involved.

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the minutes of the February 27, 2001 Environmental Services Committee meeting be adopted.

Driftwood Water LSA Initiative - Community Water Connection to 1900 Delanice Way - Area E.

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that 1900 Delanice Way, Strata Lot 3, Plan VIS 3905, Nanoose Land District, be included for water hook-up if the Health Department deems it at risk and that the $7500.00 received from the sale of water rights be forfeited to the RDN.
CARRIED

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that Lots 1 and 2 also be included for water hook-up subject to covenants being registered on title restricting subdivision of the properties to a minimum of one hectare and that only a single residence is provided with water on each lot.
CARRIED

1. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Decourcey Water Supply Local Service Area Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1097.02, 2001" be introduced for three readings.

2. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Decourcey Water Supply Local Service Area Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1097.02, 2001" having received three readings be adopted.
CARRIED

Garbage and Recyclable Materials Collection Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1009.04.

1. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Garbage and Recyclable Materials Collection Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1009.04, 2001" be introduced for three readings.

2. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Garbage and Recyclable Materials Collection Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1009.04, 2001" having received three readings be adopted.
CARRIED

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Holdom, that the Illegal Dumping Program Status Report be received for information.
CARRIED

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Krall, that this report be received for information.
CARRIED

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the RDN adopt Zero Waste as its long term waste reduction goal and focus on public education and communication programs and recycling.
CARRIED

C. McIver, Manager of Solid Waste, gave a verbal report on the progress of talks between the Regional District and West Coast Landfill Division Corporation to compost yard waste delivered by self-haul customers to the Regional Landfill. To date, costs are estimated to be $50 per tonne for West Coast Landfill Division Corporation to grind the yard waste, load it and take it to their Cobble Hill plant for processing. Ms. McIver estimates that as early as 2002 the RDN could be looking to expand this program to include yard waste collected at the curb from urban customers within the RDN. Director Krall recommended that staff contact the Cowichan Valley Regional District to determine possibilities of a joint venture. A written update will be prepared for the Directors for their next meeting.

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that pursuant to Section 242.2(1)(f) of the Local Government Act the Committee proceed to an In Camera Meeting to consider a matter of litigation or potential litigation affecting the Local Government.
CARRIED

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that this meeting terminate.
CARRIED