REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD
OF THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO HELD ON
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2001, AT 7:30 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
Director D. Haime 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
Director T. Westbroek Town of Qualicum Beach
Director D. Rispin City of Nanaimo
Director G. Korpan City of Nanaimo
Director T. Krall City of Nanaimo
Director L. McNabb City of Nanaimo
Director L. Sherry City of Nanaimo
Director B. Holdom City of Nanaimo

Also in Attendance:
K. Daniels Chief Administrative Officer
B. Lapham Gen. Mgr. of Development Services
N. Connelly Gen. Mgr. of Community Services
J. Finnie Gen. Mgr. of Environmental Services
N. Avery Manager of Financial Services
N. Tonn Recording Secretary

DELEGATIONS

Brian Smith, Chairperson, Nanaimo Airport Commission, re Update Regarding Nanaimo Airport Commission Issues.

Mr. Smith was not in attendance. The Chairperson noted that Mr. Smith will make a presentation at the September Board meeting.

L. Hollingworth, on behalf of William Malainey, re Development Permit Application No. 0115.

Mr. Hollingworth spoke in opposition to Development Permit Application No. 0115 and urged the Board to not approve this application

Wendy Malainey, re Development Permit Application No. 0115.

Ms. Malainey provided written information for distribution to the Board members and noted the existence of a restrictive covenant which protects the area residences from flooding. She urged the Board to follow prior zoning regulations and not approve Development Permit Application No. 0115.

Delegations � re Temporary Commercial Use Permit No. 0103 & Development Permit No. 0117.

The Chairperson noted that Temporary Commercial Use Permit Application No. 0103 and Development Permit Application No. 0117 are to be held in abeyance at the request of the applicant and asked if there were any delegations in the audience still wishing to speak on these items. There were no presentations made.

Dawn Burnett, re Scheduling of Public Hearings.

Ms. Burnett was not in attendance.

Ian Harrison, re Contravention of RDN Building Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 1250 � 464 Berg Road � Area B.

Mr. Harrison provided a short overview of the property and circumstances surrounding the contravention of Building Bylaw No. 1250, and requested that the Board approve a six month moratorium on any further legal action to allow for further consideration of the ramifications of legal action.

Janelle Park, re OCP Procedures.

Ms. Park, quoting sections of the Local Government Act, questioned the need for an amendment to an OCP prior to the five year timeline quoted in the Act. The Board is urged to allow for more open communication with residents in the OCP process and avoid holding public hearings during the summer season.

Bruce Kelt, re Streamside Protection Regulations.

Mr. Kelt raised his concerns with respect to streamside protection regulations and the inconsistencies across the country in the regulations followed in each jurisdiction.

LATE DELEGATIONS

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Rispin, that Ray Brookbank, Dorothy Kelt, Mr. Van Westen, David Little, Helen Sims, John Moore and Susan Gerrand be permitted to speak as late delegations.

CARRIED

Ray Brookbank, re RDN Procedures.

Mr. Brookbank raised his concerns with respect to the public meeting/hearing notification policy and urged the Board to adopt a bylaw which would clearly define procedures preceding the adoption of an OCP.

Dorothy Kelt, re OCP Procedures.

Ms. Kelt outlined the circumstances leading her and other residents to believe that presentations with respect to the Area �A� OCP could be made to the Board after the Public Hearing. Ms. Kelt challenged the provisions of the Local Government Act in this regard and urged the Board to hold a second public hearing to allow community residents to raise their concerns.

S. Gerrand, on behalf of Mr. Van Westen, re Regional District Government in this Regional District.

Ms. Gerrand, speaking on behalf of Kees Van Westen, raised his concerns with respect to the increasing number of regulations being imposed on the residents of the RDN and the lack of communication opportunities afforded to those residents prior to adoption of these new regulations.

David Little, re Bureaucracy.

Mr. Little spoke on his concern with a rise in bureaucracy within all government levels and urged the Board to act on inherent goodwill rather than bureaucracy.

Helen Sims, re Development Permit Application No. 0115 � McGarrigle/Sims � Admiral Tryon Boulevard � Area G.

Ms. Sims provided an short overview of her client�s application and was available for any questions from the Board.

John Moore, French Creek Estates Ltd., re Development Permit Application No. 0115 � McGarrigle/Sims � Admiral Tryon Boulevard � Area G.

Mr. Moore provided the Board with additional information pertaining to Development Permit Application No. 0115 and the French Creek Estates development as a whole.

Susan Gerrand, re Riparian Rights vs. Riparian Regulations.

Ms. Gerrand noted the importance of riparian rights in any area and stressed that good government must find a way to promote proper education in the preservation of natural stream courses and urged the Board to allow for a referendum on riparian regulation.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Rispin that the delegations be received.

CARRIED

BOARD MINUTES

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, July 10, 2001 be adopted.
CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

J. Macdonald, City of Parksville, T. Westbroek, Town of Qualicum Beach and J. Stanhope, Electoral Area G, re the Area F Draft Zoning Bylaw.

MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence from the City of Parksville, Town of Qualicum Beach and the Electoral Area �G� Director, regarding the Area F Draft Zoning Bylaw, be received.

CARRIED

K. Daniels, re Response to Mayors Macdonald, Westbroek and Director Stanhope with respect to the Area F Draft Zoning Bylaw.

MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence from K. Daniels with respect to the Area F Draft Zoning Bylaw, be received.

CARRIED

Gayle A. Jackson, Acting City Manager, City of Parksville, re the Area F Draft Zoning Bylaw � Potential Impact on City�s Water Supply.

MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence from the City of Parksville with respect to the potential impact on the City of Parksville�s water supply, be received.

CARRIED

K. Daniels, re Response to Gayle Jackson, City of Parksville, re the Potential Impact on Parksville�s Water Supply.

MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence from K. Daniels with respect to the potential impact on Parksville�s water supply as it relates to the Area F draft zoning bylaw be received.

CARRIED

Penny Grant, Vancouver Island Regional Library, re Ten Year Facility Plan.

MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence from the Vancouver Island Regional Library with respect to the receipt of the 2001 version of the V.I.R.L. Ten Year Facility Plan be received.

CARRIED

Ed & Kay Brook, re Temporary Commercial Use Permit No. 0103 & Development Permit No. 0117 � Fairwinds Development Corp. � Real Estate Office � Andover Road � Area E.

MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director McLean that the correspondence from Mr. and Mrs. Brook with respect a temporary commercial use permit application to allow placement of a Real Estate Office on Andover Road, be received.

CARRIED

Mike and Sheila Durnin, re Temporary Commercial Use Permit No. 0103 & Development Permit No. 0117 � Fairwinds Development Corp. � Real Estate Office � Andover Road � Area E.

MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence from Mr. And Mrs. Durnin with respect to Temporary Commercial Use Permit No. 0103 and Development Permit No. 0117, be received.

CARRIED

M. & R. Miners, re Temporary Commercial Use Permit No. 0103 & Development Permit No. 0117 � Fairwinds Development Corp. � Real Estate Office � Andover Road � Area E.

MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence from M. and R. Miners with respect to Temporary Commercial Use Permit No. 0103 and Development Permit No. 0117, be received.

CARRIED

William and Wendy Malainey, re Development Permit Application No. 0115.

MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence from Mr. And Mrs. Malainey with respect to Development Permit Application No. 0115, be received.

CARRIED

Victor and Louise Parrack, Gary and Edith Hough, re Development Permit Application No. 0115.

MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence from Victor & Louise Parrack and Gary & Edith Hough, with respect to Development Permit Application No. 0115, be received.

CARRIED

David and Wendy Liddiard, re Development Permit Application No. 0115.

MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence from David and Wendy Liddiard with respect to Development Permit Application No. 0115, be received.

CARRIED

Alex Rennie, re Development Permit Application No. 0115.

MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence from Alex Rennie with respect to Development Permit Application No. 0115, be received.

CARRIED

David and Gayle Jones, re Temporary Commercial Use Permit No. 0103 & Development Permit No. 0117 � Fairwinds Development Corp. � Real Estate Office � Andover Road � Area E.

MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence from David and Gayle Jones with respect to Temporary Commercial Use Permit No. 0103 and Development Permit No. 0117, be received.

CARRIED

Ron McDonough, re Temporary Commercial Use Permit No. 0103 & Development Permit No. 0117 � Fairwinds Development Corp. � Real Estate Office � Andover Road � Area E.

MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence from Ron McDonough with respect to Temporary Commercial Use Permit No. 0103 and Development Permit No. 0117, be received.

CARRIED

Jim Abram, UBCM President, re 2001 Local Government Awareness Award � Best Local Government Web Site (Medium Sized Community)

MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director McLean, that the congratulatory correspondence from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities with respect to the award to the Regional District of the 2001 Local Government Awareness Award for the best local government web site, be received.

CARRIED

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Southern Community Sewer LSA Development Cost Charge Amendment Bylaw No. 1020.02.

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Southern Community Sewer Local Service Area Development Cost Charge Amendment Bylaw No. 1020.02, 2001" be adopted.

CARRIED

Summary of Proceedings of the Public Hearing held July 25, 2001 with Respect to Electoral Area �A� Official Community Plan � Bylaw No. 1240, 2001 � Area A.

MOVED Director Elliott, SECONDED Director Krall, that the Summary of Proceedings of a Public Hearing held Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 7:00 pm, together with all written submissions to the Public Hearing on the "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area �A� Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1240, 2001" be received.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Elliott, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area �A� Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1240, 2001" be granted 3rd reading with minor amendments as recommended in Schedule No. 1 and subject to the delayed implementation of Development Permit Area 5 "Streams, Nesting Trees and Nanaimo River Flood Plain" for a period of 2 years from the date of adoption of the Plan.
CARRIED

MOVED Director Elliott, SECONDED Director Krall, that the "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area �A� Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1240, 2001" be forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for consideration of approval.

A recorded vote was requested.

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

MOVED Director Elliott, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that staff be directed to report back to the Board if there are any legislative amendments related to Development Permit Area No. 5 prior to its implementation and to bring forward a proposed public education program for stream side protection as part of the Planning Department�s 2002 work program.

CARRIED

Minutes of the Public Hearing held August 1, 2001 with Respect to Amendment Application No. 9630 � Horne Lake License Holders Association on Behalf of Texada Land Corporation (Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.275) � Area H.

MOVED Director Quittenton, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the Summary of Proceedings of the Public Hearing held August 1, 2001 on "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.275, 2001" be received.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Quittenton, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.275, 2001", be given 3rd reading and be referred to the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection for approval.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Quittenton, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that staff be directed to secure the conditions as outlined in �Schedule 1� prior to consideration of "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.275, 2001" for adoption.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the minutes of the regular Development Services Committee meeting held July 24, 2001 be received for information.

CARRIED

CORRESPONDENCE/COMMUNICATIONS

Marie Crawford, UBCM, re Premature Building Envelope Failure.

MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the correspondence from UBCM with respect to the provincial response to the Board�s resolution on Premature Building Envelope Failure, be received.

CARRIED

PLANNING

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS

Application No. 0115 � McGarrigle/Sims � Admiral Tryon Boulevard � Area G.

MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that Development Permit Application No. 0115, to vary the minimum �other� lot line setback for the Residential 5 zone within Bylaw No. 500 from 5.0 metres to 2.0 metres and to vary the minimum setback from the natural boundary requirements from 8.0 metres to 7.5 metres pursuant to the RDN�s Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 500, 1987; and to vary the French Creek Watercourse Protection Development Permit Area setback from the natural boundary from 15.0 metres to 3.0 metres to permit the construction of a retaining wall and to vary the DPA setback from 15.0 metes to 7.5 metres to permit the construction of a deck and to vary the DPA setback from 15.0 metres to 10.5 metres to permit the construction of a dwelling unit for the property legally described as Lot 18, District Lot 28, Nanoose District, Plan VIP62528, be approved subject to the requirements outlined in Schedule �1� and subject to the notification requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act.

CARRIED

FRONTAGE RELAXATION

Request for Relaxation of the Minimum 10% Perimeter Requirement � Leigh Millan on behalf of Lorraine & Clifford Haslam � 3026 Adshead Road and 2974 Haslam Road � Area A.

MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Krall, that the request from Leigh Millan, BCLS, on behalf of Lorraine Haslam and Clifford Haslam, to relax the minimum 10% frontage requirement for the proposed Homesite Severance parcel and the Remainder of Lot 1, Plan VIP69321, as shown on the plan of subdivision prepared by Leigh Millan, be approved.

CARRIED

Request for Relaxation of the Minimum 10% Perimeter Requirement � Dave Wallace on behalf of 565832 BC Ltd. � off West Road � Area D.

MOVED Director Holdom, SECOMDED Director Haime, that the request from Dave Wallace, BCLS, on behalf of 565832 BC Ltd., to relax the minimum 10% frontage requirement for proposed Lots 4 and 5, as shown on the plan of subdivision of Part of Lot 3, Range 3, Mountain District, Plan VIP57411, be approved.

CARRIED

OTHER

Building Strata Conversion Application � Philip Sopow � 2525 Myles Lake Road � Area C.

MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the request from Philip Sopow, for the building strata conversion as shown on the Sketch Plan of Lot A, Cranberry District, Section 8, Range 3, Plan VIP53510, be approved subject to the conditions being met as set out in Schedule No. 1 of the staff report.

CARRIED

Temporary Commercial Use Permit No. 0103 & Development Permit No. 0117 � Fairwinds Development Corporation � Real Estate Office � Andover Road � Area E.

The Chairperson noted that notice was received prior to the Board meeting that Temporary Commercial Use Permit Application No. 0103 and Development Permit Application No. 0117 are to be held in abeyance at the request of the applicant.

NEW BUSINESS

Zoning Regulations for Mobile and Modular Homes � Columbia Beach.

MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that staff be directed to investigate amendment to the zoning bylaw for the Columbia Beach neighbourhood to disallow mobile or modular homes at Columbia Beach.

CARRIED

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that minutes of the regular Environmental Services Committee meeting held July 24, 2001 be received for information.
CARRIED

LIQUID WASTE/UTILITIES

Surfside Sewer LSA Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1252.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Surfside Sewer Local Service Area Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1252, 2001" be introduced and receive first three readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Surfside Sewer Local Service Area Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1252, 2001", having received three readings, be adopted.

CARRIED

Pacific Shores LSA Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1253.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that "Pacific Shores Sewer Local Service Area Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1253, 2001" be introduced and receive first three readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Pacific Shores Sewer Local Service Area Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1253, 2001" having received three readings, be adopted.

CARRIED

Pump & Haul LSA Amendment Bylaw No. 975.23 � Darryl & Julianne Danner � 1926 Sea Otter Place � Area E.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McLean, that the application for inclusion into the pump and haul service be accepted.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McLean, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Pump & Haul Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 975.23, 2001" be read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

French Creek Pollution Control Centre Annual Report on Odour Control.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the �2000 Annual Odour Report for the French Creek Pollution Control Centre� be received.

CARRIED

Funding Request from Green Communities Nanaimo � Residential Source Control & Volume Reduction Education.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that the RDN enter into an agreement with Green Communities Nanaimo to provide residential source control and volume reduction education for $3,420,00.

OTHER

Security Issuing Bylaws � Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Supply and French Creek Bulk Water Supply.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Regional District of Nanaimo (Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Supply) Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1239, 2001" be introduced, given three readings and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Regional District of Nanaimo (Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Supply) Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1242, 2001" be introduced, given three readings and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Holdom, that "Regional District of Nanaimo (Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Supply) Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1243, 2001" be introduced, given three readings and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that "Regional District of Nanaimo (Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Supply) Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1244, 2001" be introduced, given three readings and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Regional District of Nanaimo (Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Supply) Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1245, 2001" be introduced, given three readings and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Regional District of Nanaimo (French Creek Bulk Water Supply) Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1246, 2001" be introduced, given three readings and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Regional District of Nanaimo (French Creek Bulk Water Supply) Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1247, 2001" be introduced, given three readings and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Regional District of Nanaimo (French Creek Bulk Water Supply) Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1248, 2001" be introduced, given three readings and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Regional District of Nanaimo (French Creek Bulk Water Supply) Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1249, 2001" be introduced, given three readings and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that the minutes of the regular Corporate & Community Services Committee meeting held July 24, 2001 be received for information.

CARRIED

CORRESPONDENCE/COMMUNICATIONS

Marie Crawford, UBCM, re Rescue Services on Rural Highways.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Rispin, that the correspondence received from UBCM with respect to the provincial response to the 2000 resolution put forward by the Board regarding rescue services on rural highways, be received.

CARRIED

G.R. Peterson, Northwest Nanoose Residents Association, re Waterfront and Beach Access Issue � Parks and Open Space Plan.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Rispin, that the correspondence received from G.R. Peterson, Northwest Nanoose Residents Association with respect to waterfront and beach access management within Nanoose, be received.

CARRIED

Mike Gray, Norwest Nanoose Residents Association, re Nanoose Parks and Open Space Plan.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Rispin, that the correspondence received from Mike Gray, Northwest Nanoose Residents Association, with respect to the Association�s request for amendments to the Nanoose Bay Parks and Open Space Plan, be received.

CARRIED

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

From the Board Meeting held July 10, 2001.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the Errington Fire Department be authorized to approach the Province of BC Coastal Fire Service with an offer to trade firefighting vehicles, with an overall budget target of $130,000.

CARRIED

ADMINISTRATION

Treaty Negotiations Update � B. Sperling.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Krall, that the verbal report with respect to Treaty Negotiations, be received.

CARRIED

Application for Temporary Change to Liquor Licence � Cassidy Inn � 2954 Trans Canada Highway � Area A.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Elliott, that the Cassidy Inn�s request for a temporary change to their Liquor Licence to provide for an extended patio area for their Show �n Shine event scheduled for September 9, 2001 be approved.

CARRIED

RECREATION AND PARKS

Vancouver Island Recreational Corridor.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the Board decline to sign the Vancouver Island Recreational Corridor Memo of Understanding at this time given the current priorities for regional district trail system development and the limited resources available to participate in their planning processes.

CARRIED

Qualicum Bay Lions Club Lease of Community Centre and Lighthouse Community Park � Area H.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that the lease agreement between the Qualicum Bay Lions Club and the Regional District of Nanaimo for the property legally described as: Lot A, District Lot 32, Newcastle District, Plan 45846 for a ten year term be approved.

CARRIED

Regional Parks Act � Request for Additional Power Under Section 801 of the Local Government Act.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that the Lieutenant Governor in Council be requested to grant to the Regional District additional power under Section 801 of the Local Government Act to acquire and manage land for a regional park or regional trail by way of a permit or a license or a lease for any term where that land has been designated for the regional park or regional trail under Section 4(1)(a) of the Park (Regional) Act.

CARRIED

SPECIAL EVENT/SPECIAL OCCASION APPLICATIONS

Status Reports.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the Special Event/Special Occasion status reports be received for information.

CARRIED

TRANSIT

Special Event Application � Royal Canadian Legion�s 75th Anniversary Celebrations � September 8, 2001 � Request for Bus Service.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Haime, that the Transit Special Events request by the Royal Canadian Legion � Branch #10 for shuttle service to be provided on Saturday, September 8, 2001 be approved.

CARRIED

COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE

Lantzville Parks & Open Space Committee.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Haime, that the minutes of the Lantzville Parks & Open Space Committee meeting held June 25, 2001 be received for information.

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 June 18, 2001 be received for information.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sperling, that the staff report on the proposed development of a Gabriola Island Community Recreation Association be received for information.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sperling, that the Regional District, through the Commission, work with the Community to provide for the establishment of a non-profit society (Gabriola Island Community Recreation Association) to deliver recreation services on the Island starting in January 2002.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sperling, that staff initiate the development of an agreement to advance funding and other arrangements with a society established to provide for the delivery of recreational services on Gabriola Island.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sperling, that the minutes of the Gabriola Island Parks and Recreation Commission meeting held July 16, 2001 be received for information.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sperling, that the resolutions from the July 16, 2001 Gabriola Island Parks and Recreation Commission meeting be received for information.

CARRIED

District 69 Recreation Commission.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meeting held June 21, 2001 be received for information.

CARRIED
SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEES

Performance Review Committee.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the minutes of the Performance Review Committee meeting held July 18, 2001 be received for information.

CARRIED

ADMINISTRATOR�S REPORT

Amendment Application 9601 � Bylaw No. 500.202 � Caillet � Biggs Road � Area D.

MOVED Director Haime, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the Condition of Approval as outlined in the 3rd reading Report to the Board of May 14, 1996 requiring the establishment of a statutory right of way over the subject property be waived.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Haime, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.202, 1996" be adopted.

CARRIED

Temporary Use Permit No. 0103 � Fairwinds Development Corporation � Lot 56, Andover Drive � Area E.

This item is to be held in abeyance at the request of the applicant.

Soil Conservation Permit Application 0104 � Alan Stewart � 3230 Palmer Road � Area F.

MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the application for a Soil Conservation Permit under the Soil Conservation Act for Lot 3, District Lot 8, Cameron District, Plan 1981, be denied.

CARRIED

Dashwood Fire Protection Local Services Area Boundary Amendment.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Dashwood Fire Protection Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 964.03, 2001" be received for first three readings and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

Refund of Property Taxes � Dashwood Fire Protection Local Service Area.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the repayment of taxes paid for Dashwood Fire Protection Local Service in 1999 to 2001 by the owners of Lots 2 to 6 of Plan VIP66682 be approved.

CARRIED

Second Quarter Operating Results for 2001.

MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director McLean, that the second quarter summary report of financial results from operations to June 30th, 2001 be received for information.

CARRIED

Fire Truck Purchase for the Nanoose Volunteer Fire Department.

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the tender for a 1700 gal tanker fire vehicle in the amount of $198,781 plus taxes be awarded to Pro-Fire Emergency Vehicles Ltd. Pursuant to their submission dated July 27, 2001.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that "Nanoose Fire Protection Function Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1254, 2001" be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that "Nanoose Fire Protection Function Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1254, 2001" having received first three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

IN CAMERA

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that pursuant to Sections 242.2(1)(c) and (h) of the Local Government Act the Board proceed to an In Camera meeting to consider matters related to employee negotiations, potential litigation and draft policy matters pursuant to Section 13 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

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

CARRIED

TIME: 9:31 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHAIRPERSON GENERAL MANAGER, CORPORATE SERVICES