REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD
OF THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO HELD ON
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2002, AT 7:32 PM IN THE
NANAIMO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

Present:

Director L. McNabb Chairperson
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
Alternate
Director R. Cantelon City of Nanaimo
Director T. Krall City of Nanaimo
Director L. Sherry City of Nanaimo
Director B. Holdom City of Nanaimo

Also in Attendance:
C. Mason Gen. Mgr. of Corporate Services
N. Connelly Gen. Mgr. of Community Services
J. Finnie Gen. Mgr. of Environmental Services
D. Trudeau Manager of Liquid Waste
P. Shaw Manager of Community Planning
S. DePol Engineering Technologist
M. Burton Recording Secretary

DELEGATIONS

Denis Cuerrier, re Composting of Biosolids Contract Awarded to Malaspina College.

Mr. Cuerrier provided a handout to the Board and outlined his concerns regarding the awarding of the Composting of Biosolids Contract to Malaspina College.

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

CARRIED

LATE DELEGATIONS

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the following late delegations be permitted to address the Board.

CARRIED

David R. Thompson, re Notice of Variance to Development Permit Application No. 0239 � Thompson � Lot 35, District Lot 40, Newcastle District, Plan 16121 � Area H.

Mr. Thompson was not in attendance.

BOARD MINUTES

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on July 9, 2002 be adopted.

CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

Jim Thom, North Central Municipal Association, re BC Government Energy Policy Issues.

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the correspondence received from Jim Thom, North Central Municipal Association with respect to the BC Government Energy Policy Issues, be received.

CARRIED

Ross Peterson, Northwest Nanoose Residents Association, re Appointment of Arena Project Monitor.

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the correspondence received from Ross Peterson, Northwest Nanoose Residents Association, re Appointment of Arena Project Monitor, be received.

CARRIED

Ron & Liz Whittaker, re Notice of Variance to Development Permit Application No. 0239 � Thompson � Lot 35, District Lot 40, Newcastle District, Plan 16121 � Area H.

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the correspondence received from Ron & Liz Whittaker, re Notice of Variance to Development Permit Application No. 0239, be received.

CARRIED

DP Application No. 0239 � Thompson � 4619 Maple Guard Drive � Area H.

MOVED Director Quittenton, SECONDED Director McLean, that Development Permit Application No. 0239, to construct a dwelling unit and to recognize the siting of existing retaining works, accessory building and septic system and to convert an existing cabin to an accessory building within the Hazard Lands Development Permit Area pursuant to the Shaw Hill-Deep Bay Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1007, 1996, for the property legally described as Lot 35, District Lot 40, Newcastle District, Plan 16121, submitted by David and Sandra Thompson, be deferred back to the August 27, 2002 Committee of the Whole.

CARRIED

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Bylaw No. 500.286.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.286" be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1240.01.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area �A� Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1240.01", be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1148.02.

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Arrowsmith Benson � Cranberry Bright Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1148.02", be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 974.02.

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Lantzville Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 974.02", be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1118.03.

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Bay Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1118.03", be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 814.07.

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Englishman River Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 814.07", be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1115.02.

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1115.02", be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1007.03.

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Shaw Hill � Deep Bay Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1007.03", be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 500.283.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No.500.283", be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1299.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sperling, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area �B� Parkland Acquisition Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1299, 2002", be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1089.02.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Bulk Water Local Service Area Development Cost Charge Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 1089.02, 2002", be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1255.01.

MOVED Director Macdonald, SECONDED Director Sperling, that "Driftwood Water Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 1255.01, 2002", be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 791.04.

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Rural Streetlighting Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 791.04, 2002", be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1050.02.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "French Creek Bulk Water Supply Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 1050.02, 2002", be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 889.21.

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Northern Community Sewer Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 889.21, 2002", be adopted.

CARRIED

STANDING COMMITTEE, SELECT COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

ELECTORAL AREA PLANNING STANDING COMMITTEE

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the minutes of the regular Electoral Area Planning Committee meeting held July 23, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

PLANNING

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS

DP Application No. 0239 � Thompson � 4619 Maple Guard Drive � Area H.

This item was deferred back to the August 27, 2002 Committee meeting.

DP Application No. 0240 � PG Thomson on behalf of Hunt � 2399 Andover Road � Area E.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that Development Permit Application No. 0240 submitted by PG Thomson, on behalf of G. and B. Hunt, to construct a portion of a new dwelling unit, attached deck, and landscape works within a Watercourse Protection Development Permit Area on the property legally described as Lot 55, District Lot 78, Nanoose District, Plan 47638, be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1 and 2 of the corresponding staff report.

CARRIED

DP Application No. 0242 � Stesco � 3478 Grilse Road � Area E.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that Development Permit Application No. 0242, submitted by Steven Stesco and Roberta Stesco, to legalize the existing stairway and deck structure within a Watercourse Protection Development Permit Area, and vary the minimum permitted setback from the top of a slope from 8.0 metres to 0.0 metres for the property legally described as Lot 69, District Lot 78, Nanoose District, Plan 15983, be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in Schedule Nos. 1, 2 and 3 and subject to notification requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act.

CARRIED

DP Application No. 0243 � Gibson & Brosz � Horne Lake Caves Road � Area H.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that Development Permit Application No. 0243 to vary the minimum setback requirements of the Comprehensive Development 9 (CD9) zone of 8 metres from the natural boundary of Horne Lake to a minimum of 0 metres for the stairs, and a minimum of 2.0 metres for the deck and recreational residence, to legalize the location of an existing recreational residence and other existing and proposed construction within an Environmentally Sensitive Areas Development Permit Area on the property legally described as Strata Lot 60, District Lot 251, Alberni District, Plan VIS5160, be approved and that the application be referred back to staff to develop conditions of approval.

CARRIED

DP Application No. 0230 � Ryan � Horne Lake Caves Road � Area H.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that Development Permit Application No. 0230, submitted by Dennis and Florence Ryan, to vary the maximum floor area of the main floor of the recreational residence from 70 m� to 78 m� pursuant to the Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 500, 1987, to permit the structural alteration to construct a permanent foundation of an existing recreational residence and deck within the Environmentally Sensitive Areas Development Permit Area on the property legally described as Strata Lot 93, District Lot 251, Alberni District, Plan VIS5160, be approved, subject to the requirements outlined in Schedules No. 1, 2 and 3.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATIONS

Development Variance Permit Application No. 0215 � Mengual � 2955 Anchor Way � Area E.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that Development Variance Permit Application No. 0215, to relax the minimum rear lot line setback requirements from 2.0 metres to 0.0 metres to accommodate the construction of a retaining wall and to relax the minimum front lot line setback requirement from 8.0 metres to 0.0 metres to accommodate the construction of two driveway entrance pillars, as shown on Attachment No. 1 be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule Nos. 1, 2 and 3 and the notification requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act.

CARRIED

Development Variance Permit Application No. 0216 � Buffie � 6293 West Island Highway � Area H.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that Development Variance Permit Application No. 0216 to vary the minimum setback requirement from 18.0 metres horizontal distance from the stream centerline of the back channel of Nash Creek to a minimum of 8.7 metres and to vary the minimum setback distance from 18.0 metres horizontal distance from the stream centerline of the main channel of Nash Creek to 16.9 metres for a building envelope to locate a dwelling unit for the property legally described as Lot 10, District Lot 21, Newcastle District, Plan 11567 be approved as outlined in Option B of the staff report subject to the requirements outlined in Schedules No. 1, 2 and 3.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE STANDING COMMITTEE

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held July 23, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

Gerald Berry, City of Nanaimo, re Firefighting Coverage for Properties Outside of Municipal Boundaries.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the correspondence received from the City of Nanaimo with respect to firefighting coverage for properties located outside Municipal boundaries, be received.

CARRIED

Rob Roycroft, City of Parksville, re Port Theatre.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the correspondence received from the City of Parksville with respect to the Port Theatre�s funding request, be received.

CARRIED

Sandra Keddy, Town of Qualicum Beach, re Port Theatre.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the correspondence received from the Town of Qualicum Beach with respect to the Port Theatre�s funding request, be received.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

BUILDING INSPECTION

Section 700 Filings.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Krall, that a notice be filed against the title of Lot 7, Block 6, Section 16, Range 1, Plan 2041, Cedar Land District, 2151 Holden Corso Road, Electoral Area �A�, owned by W. Taylor & R. Kulai, 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.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Sperling, SECONDED Director McLean, that the Section 700 filing against the title on Lot 26, Section 18, Plan 21586, Gabriola Island, Nanaimo Land District, 661 Gallagher Way, Electoral Area �B�, owned by R. Pitre, be postponed until the end of 2002.

CARRIED

PLANNING

Community Identification Sign � Qualicum River Estates � Corcan Road � Area F.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Rispin, that the request to recognize the �Qualicum River Estates� name and area as a "distinct community" within the Regional District for the purpose of meeting Ministry of Transportation criteria to place an entrance sign within the Corcan Road right-of-way be supported.

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SERVICES

RECREATION & PARKS

Beach Access Improvements � Area G.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that the Regional Board direct staff to proceed with the permit application to Ministry of Transportation for a 0.65 ha waterfront property (identified as road on Plan No. 22290, registered in 1969) in Columbia Beach, and the subsequent improvements outlined in the report.

CARRIED

Project Monitor Agreement with City of Nanaimo for District 69 Multiplex Arena.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Krall, that the Board approve entering into an agreement with the City of Nanaimo to use Mr. Lyle Percevault as Project Monitor for the District 69 Multiplex Arena Project.

A recorded vote was requested.

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

Gabriola Island Regional Park � Name Change � Descanso Bay Regional Park.

MOVED Director Sperling, SECONDED Director Haime, that the new regional park on Gabriola Island be named "Descanso Bay Regional Park".

CARRIED

TRANSIT

Nanaimo City Centre Transit Exchange Review.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Krall, that the report on the Nanaimo City Centre Transit Exchange Review be received for information.

CARRIED

Malaspina College/Downtown Nanaimo Transit Linkage.

MOVED Director, Cantelon, SECONDED Director Krall, that Nanaimo Regional Transit provide a shuttle between downtown Nanaimo and Malaspina University College from August 16th to December 20th 2002.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Krall, that the marketing costs for the development of this shuttle will primarily be the responsibility of the Downtown Nanaimo Partnership.

CARRIED

OTHER

Green�s Landing Wharf � Lease Extension.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sperling, that the Regional District of Nanaimo requests from Public Works & Government Services Canada an extension of the temporary lease of the Green�s Landing Wharf from September 30, 2002 to March 31, 2003.

CARRIED

CORPORATE SERVICES

ADMINISTRATION

2002 Local Government Elections � Appointment of CEO & DCEO.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Krall, that Carol Mason, General Manager, Corporate Services, be appointed as the Chief Election Officer and Maureen Pearse, Manager of Administration Services, be appointed as the Deputy Chief Election Officer for the purpose of conducting the November 16, 2002 local government elections and referendums.

CARRIED

SPECIAL EVENT/SPECIAL OCCASION APPLICATIONS

Status Reports.

MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director McLean, that the Special Event/Special Occasion Application Status Report be received for information.

CARRIED

COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE

District 69 Recreation Commission.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that the minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meeting held July 11, 2002, be received for information.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that the recommendations stated in the Recreation and Parks 2003 Fees and Charges report be referred back to staff to investigate a phasing in option in consultation with the Parksville Golden Oldies Sports Association.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that all recommendations brought forward from the District 69 Recreation Commission�s meeting of July 11, 2002, be referred back to staff.

CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

Concept Plan Proposal � Block 564 - Texada Land Corporation.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that staff be directed to bring forward a report to the next Board meeting (August 13, 2002) outlining the necessary amendments to the Growth Management Plan to consider a proposal submitted by Texada Land Corporation for Block 564.

CARRIED

Proposed Amendments to Board Remuneration.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Krall, that the report with respect to proposed amendments to Board Remuneration be received.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1078.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Rispin, that the following recommendations of the Board Remuneration Committee with respect to Bylaw No. 1078 be approved as presented:

Base Remuneration

  1. That the base remuneration be defined as remuneration for up to 5 meetings per month.

  2. That the base rate of remuneration remain at $7,940 for the next three years.

  3. That the Chairperson�s allowance be adjusted by 2% for 2003, and by the Vancouver CPI as at November 30th (effective in December) in 2004 and 2005.

    4. Mileage reimbursements

  4. That Section 5(b)(vi) be amended to read: Attendance at meetings pursuant to a request from Regional District staff when the meeting occurs outside the member�s jurisdiction.

    5. Meeting per diems

  5. That a rate of $100 be established for "Other Business" meetings which last more than half a day.

  6. That the definition of Committee Chair for the purposes of Scheduled Standing Committee per diem rates include the Chairperson of a Public Hearing or Public Information Meeting.

    7. Travel per diems

  7. That a flat daily per diem allowance of $60 be paid for attendances at UBCM, AVICC and FCM. No meal per diems will be paid for these conference attendances.

A recorded vote was requested.

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

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sperling, that the "Regional District of Nanaimo Board and Committee Member Remuneration, Expenses and Benefits (All Directors) Amendment Bylaw No. 1078.04, 2002" be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Krall, that the "Regional District of Nanaimo Board and Committee Member Remuneration, Expenses and Benefits (All Directors) Amendment Bylaw No. 1078.04, 2002" having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1317.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sperling, that the following recommendations of the Board Remuneration Committee with respect to Bylaw No. 1317 be approved as presented:

Regional Allowance

  1. That the base allowance be increased by $200 for 2002/3.

  2. That the base allowance be adjusted by the Vancouver CPI as at November 30th (effective in December) in 2003/4 and 2004/5.

  3. That a rate of .45 per capita be calculated for populations exceeding 5,000 and that the per capita adjustment be fixed until the next census

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Board Remuneration and Expenses (Electoral Areas Only) Bylaw No. 1317, 2002 be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Board Remuneration and Expenses (Electoral Areas Only) Bylaw No. 1317, 2002 having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS

G. Holme, re Board Appointment to the Project Committee for the Vancouver Island Generation Project.

The General Manager of Corporate Services advised that the Chairperson has appointed Director Elliott to the Project Committee for the Vancouver Island Generation Project.

Project Committee for the Vancouver Island Generation Project - Director Elliott.

Director Elliott was not in attendance.

ADMINISTRATOR�S REPORT

Operating Results to June 30, 2002.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McLean, that the summary report of financial results from operations to June 30, 2002 be received for information.

CARRIED

Contravention of Unsightly Premises Regulatory Bylaw No. 1073 � Pitre � 661 Gallagher Way -Area B.

This item was dealt with under the 700 filings and postponed until the end of 2002.

Development Permit Application No. 0243 - Gibson and Brosz - Horne Lake Caves Road - Area H.

MOVED Director Quittenton, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that Development Permit Application No. 0243 to vary the minimum requirements of the Comprehensive Development 9 (CD9) zone of 8.0 metres from the natural boundary of Horne Lake to a minimum of 0.0 metres for the stairs, and a minimum of 2.0 metres for the deck and recreational residence, to legalize the location of an existing recreational residence and other existing and proposed construction within an Environmentally Sensitive Areas Development Permit Area on the property legally described as Strata Lot 60, District Lot 251, Alberni District, Plan VIS5160 be approved, subject to the requirements outlined in Schedule Nos. 1, 2 and 3.

CARRIED

Approach Path Zoning for the Nanaimo Airport - Area A.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the Regional District participate in the establishment of an approach path zoning initiative with the Nanaimo Airport Commission, subject to all related costs, including legal costs associated with the preparation of the agreement with Transport Canada, and the subsequent bylaw and all public meetings and hearing costs, being borne by the Nanaimo Airport Commission.

CARRIED

Vancouver Island Generation Project and Environment Assessment Review.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the report with respect to the Vancouver Island Generation Project and Environment Assessment Review be received.

CARRIED

Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1309 � Texada Land Corporation Block 54 Development Proposal.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that the report with regard to Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw 1309 and the Texada Land Corportation Block 564 Proposal be received.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that 1st and 2nd reading for "Regional District of Nanaimo Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1309, 2002" be rescinded.

A recorded vote was requested.

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

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1309, 2002" be amended as described in Schedule 1.

A recorded vote was requested.

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

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1309, 2002" be granted 1st and 2nd reading.

A recorded vote was requested.

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

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1309, 2002" proceed to public hearing.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Rispin, that the holding of the public hearing with respect to "Regional District of Nanaimo Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1309, 2002 as amended be delegated to Board Chair Director Holme, Board Deputy Chair Director McNabb, Committee of the Whole Chair Director Stanhope, or their alternates.

CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

Biosolids Contract Award.

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that staff be directed to review the matter of Composting/Biosolids contract awarded to Malaspina University College, and refer any environmental and health concerns to the Ministry and report the findings to the Board.

CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS

Chartwell/Sandpiper Water Supply � Director Stanhope.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Rispin, that staff prepare a report regarding the placement of an immediate moratorium on new construction and outline a plan for improving water quality and quantity in Chartwell/ Sandpiper water supply system.

CARRIED

Representation at Meetings � Director Sperling.

MOVED Director Sperling, SECONDED Director Haime, that staff be instructed to inform all Directors, who wish notification, of all meeting dates on issues affecting their areas.

CARRIED

IN CAMERA

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that pursuant to Sections 242.2(1)(a), (e) and (j) of the Local Government Act the Board proceed to an In Camera meeting to consider matters concerning a personnel issue and information that is prohibited from disclosure under Section 16(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

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

CARRIED

TIME: 9:04 PM

CHAIRPERSON GENERAL MANAGER, CORPORATE SERVICES