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
Alternate
Director S. Lance City of Nanaimo
Director L. McNabb City of Nanaimo
Director T. Krall City of Nanaimo
Director L. Sherry City of Nanaimo
Director B. Holdom City of Nanaimo
Also in Attendance:
K. Daniels Chief Administrative Officer
C. Mason Gen. Mgr. of Corporate Services
J. Finnie Gen. Mgr. of Environmental Services
B. Lapham Gen. Mgr. of Development Services
N. Avery Manager of Financial Services
T. Osborne Manager of Recreation & Parks
M. Donnelly Manager of Transportation Services
N. Tonn Recording Secretary
DELEGATIONS
Merv Wilkinson & Brian Bancroft, re DVP Application No. 0219 � Timmermans � 3140 Graham Road � Area A.
Mr. Wilkinson spoke in opposition to Development Variance Permit Application No. 0219.
Mr. Bancroft spoke in opposition to DVP Application 0219 noting that the application had previously been denied by the Board of Variance.
MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Krall, that the following late delegations be permitted to address the Board.
CARRIED
Mary Jane Puckrin, re Home Based Business.
Ms. Puckrin thanked the Board and staff for their efforts in assuring that the residents were consulted in the home based business regulation process in their area.
The Chairperson announced that the Regional District has received a Home Based Business Friendly Community Award, and thanked Ms. Puckrin for submitting the RDN�s name for this award.
Brian Senini, re Pump & Haul Amendment Bylaw No. 975.26.
Mr. Senini noted that the strata properties requesting inclusion in the pump and haul function have met every requirement for approval and requested that the Board reconsider their motion of October 22nd.
BOARD MINUTES
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on October 8, 2002 and the special Board meeting held on October 22, 2002 be adopted.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
Lawrence Clive Skinner, re DVP Application No. 0219 � Timmermans � 3140 Graham Road � Area A.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the two pieces of correspondence from Lawrence Skinner with respect to Development Variance Permit Application No. 0219, be received.
CARRIED
Merv Wilkinson, re DVP Application No. 0219 � Timmermans � 3140 Graham Road � Area A.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the correspondence from Merv Wilkinson with respect to Development Variance Permit Application No. 0219, be received.
CARRIED
Brian Bancroft, re DVP Application No. 0219 � Timmermans � 3140 Graham Road � Area A
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the correspondence from Brian Bancroft with respect to Development Variance Permit Application No. 0219, be received.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Public Hearing.
Minutes of the Public Hearings held October 3, 2002, with Respect to Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.288 � Northern Star Developments Ltd. � Area H.
MOVED Director Quittenton, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the report of the Public Hearing containing the Summary of the Minutes of the Public Hearing held Thursday, October 3, 2002 at 7:10 pm on "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 500.288, 2002", be received.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Quittenton, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.288, 2002, be given 3rd reading, subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule No. 1.
CARRIED
Bylaws.
Bylaw No. 791.05.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Rural Streetlighting Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 791.05, 2002" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 813.27.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "French Creek Sewerage Facilities Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 813.27, 2002" be adopted.
CARRIED
STANDING COMMITTEE, SELECT COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
ELECTORAL AREA PLANNING STANDING COMMITTEE
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Elliott, that the minutes of the Electoral Area Planning Committee meeting held October 22, 2002, be received for information.
CARRIED
PLANNING
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS
DP Application No. 0247 � Broad/Collins � 3837 Amberwood Lane � Area E.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that Development Permit Application No. 0247, submitted by Broad/Collins to vary the minimum setback from the sea from 8.0 metres from the top of the bank to a minimum of 1.4 metres pursuant to the Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 500, 1987 and to permit the construction of the dwelling unit a minimum of 9.5 metres from the natural boundary within the Nanoose Bay Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1118, 1998 Watercourse Protection Development Permit Area on the property legally described as Lot 11, District Lot 78, Nanoose District, Plan 47638, be approved subject to the requirements outlined in Schedule Nos. 1, 2 and 3 and subject to notification requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act.
CARRIED
DP Application No. 0248 � Parker � 2416 Shady Lane, Horne Lake � Area H.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that Development Permit Application No. 0248, submitted by Grant and Treena Parker, for the property legally described as Strata Lot 333, District Lot 251, Alberni District, Plan VIS5160 be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1, 2 and 3 and the notification requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act.
CARRIED
DP Application No. 0250 � Striker � Lot 5, Miller Road � Area G.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that Development Permit Application No. 0250 by Ronald and Christine Striker, to construct a dwelling unit in a Sensitive Lands Development Permit Area pursuant to the Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1115, 1998 on the property legally described as Strata Lot 5, District Lot 28, Nanoose District, Plan VIS4363 be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule Nos. 1 to 6 of the corresponding staff report.
CARRIED
DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATIONS
DVP Application No. 0217 � Thompson/Goldney � Seaview Drive/Thompson Clarke Drive West � Area H.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Quittenton,:
1. That Development Variance Permit Application No. 0217 by Richard Goldney on behalf of Tim and Linda Thompson, to vary the minimum setback requirement from 18.0 metres horizontal distance from the stream centerline to a minimum of 6.7 metres and from 8.0 metres to 5.0 metres from the front lot line for a building envelope; and
2. vary the minimum setback requirement from 18.0 metres horizontal distance from the stream centerline to a minimum of 4.2 metres and from 2.0 metres to 1.9 metres from an interior and rear lot line and from 5.0 metres to 2.4 metres from another lot line for an existing garage;
for the property legally described as Lot 22, District Lot 21, Newcastle District, Plan 22249, be approved, subject to the requirements outlined in Schedules No. 1, 2 and 3 and notification requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act.
CARRIED
DVP Application No. 0218 � Alexander � 835 View Road � Area G.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that Development Variance Permit Application No. 0218, to relax the minimum front lot line setback requirement from 8.0 metres to 6.50 metres for the property legally described as Lot 48, District Lot 78, Newcastle and Nanoose Districts, Plan 22438, to accommodate a covered deck structure, be approved subject to Schedules No. 1 and 2 and the notification requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act.
CARRIED
DVP Application No. 0219 � Timmermans � 3140 Graham Road � Area A.
The Chairperson asked if there were any delegations wishing to speak on this application.
Mr. Timmermans spoke in favour of Application No. 0219 and noted the difficulty in siting the dwelling due to the land formation.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Elliott, that Development Variance Permit No. 0219, submitted by Cornelis Timmermans, to facilitate the development of a single dwelling unit and vary the maximum permitted dwelling unit height within the Rural 4 (RU4) zone from 9.0 metres to 10.5 metres for the property legally described as Lot 1, Section 4, Range 5, Cedar District, Plan VIP71097, be approved as submitted subject to the notification procedures pursuant to the Local Government Act.
MOVED Director Elliott, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the motion be amended to stipulate that a buffer of trees be placed on the front property line.
CARRIED
The question was called on the main motion as amended.
The motion CARRIED.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE STANDING COMMITTEE
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Krall, that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meetings held October 15 and 22, 2002, be received for information.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATION/CORRESPONDENCE
Patricia Wallace, President, UBCM, re Response to Discussion Paper on Civil Liability.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence received from UBCM with respect to the UBCM discussion paper on civil liability be received.
CARRIED
Government of British Columbia News Release, re New Legislation Protects Drinking Water.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the new release from the Government of British Columbia with respect to the introduction of new legislation to improve drinking water protection be received.
CARRIED
Brian Senini, re Pump and Haul Amendment Bylaw No. 975.26.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence received from Brian Senini with respect to Pump and Haul Amendment Bylaw No. 975.26 be received.
CARRIED
COMMUNITY SERVICES
RECREATION AND PARKS
Old Errington School � Community Consultation on Facility Management Options.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the Regional District advertise and consult with the community on local facility management interest and options for the old Errington School and that a Parks and Facilities Committee be appointed.
CARRIED
Park Development.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that the staff report be received for information and that a letter be sent to the delegations advising of the information noted.
CARRIED
Crown Land Lease Offer for Community Park in Nanoose Bay.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the Regional District request that a two-year lease term be provided for Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6 that comprise the Community Park on Nanoose Road in Electoral Area �E� to allow for further discussion with the Regional Office of Land and Water BC Inc. on options for the future disposition of the lands.
CARRIED
District 69 Arena Multiplex Design/Build Agreement.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the Design/Build Contract with RG Construction Ltd. for the construction of the Arena Multiplex in accordance with the design and performance specifications and other items included in the agreement, as amended at the District 69 Director�s meeting held October 22, 2002, be approved.
A recorded vote was requested.
The motion CARRIED with Directors Holme, Hamilton, Westbroek, Sherry, Haime, Sperling, Macdonald, Holdom, McNabb, Elliott, Krall, Lance, Rispin and Stanhope voting in the affirmative and Directors Quittenton and McLean voting in the negative.
District 69 Arena Multiplex Land Transfer Agreement.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the Land Transfer Agreement with Parksville Properties Corporation for the Arena Multiplex be approved.
CARRIED
REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1309 � Public Consultation Process.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the submission from the Northwest Nanoose Residents Association, regarding the public consultation process associated with Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1309, be received and that a response be provided that refers to the Board�s October 8, 2002 resolutions to rescind the Bylaw and refer it back to staff to allow for further public consultation.
CARRIED
TRANSIT
Proposed Transit Fare Increase.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that Transit fares be increased in accordance with the fare schedule attached to the staff report entitled "Proposed Transit Fares Effective January 1st, 2003".
CARRIED
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
BUILDING INSPECTION
Section 700 Filings.
The Chairperson listed the filings and asked that if the property owners were in the audience and wished to address the Board, to come forward when their name was called.
MOVED Director Haime, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the following item be deferred for thirty days:
Lot 31A, Nanoose Land District, except part in Plans 8514, 20737, 21281, 21799, 22619, 27139, 29437, 35911, 41797 and VIP62661, 7995 Superior Road, Electoral Area �D�, owned by L. and S. Doumont.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Krall, that a notice be filed against the title 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:
Strata Lot C, Sections 4 and 5, Range 5, Cedar District, Strata Plan VIS3160 together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on Form 1, 2781 Yellow Point Road, Electoral Area �A�, owned by L. and G. Foxcroft;
Lot 7, District Lot 52, Plan VIP53395, Nanoose District, 1609 Clayton Crescent, Electoral Area �E�, owned by J. and M. Hess.
CARRIED
PLANNING
ALR Regulation Amendment � Aquaculture Implications for RDN.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that the staff report be received for information.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that MAFF, MSRM and LWBC be requested to consult with the RDN concerning proposed amendments with respect to aquaculture regulations including proposed amendments to the ALR boundaries as they pertain to aquaculture.
CARRIED
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
LIQUID WASTE
Pump and Haul LSA Amendment Bylaw No. 975.26.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the applications for inclusion in the pump and haul local service area be denied.
DEFEATED
MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Krall, that the following properties be included into the pump and haul function and that "Regional District of Nanaimo Pump and Haul Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 975.26, 2002" be read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval:
SL 179, VIS4673, Block 526, Cameron Land District.
SL 180, VIS4673, Block 526, Cameron Land District.
SL 181, VIS4673, Block 526, Cameron Land District.
SL 182, VIS4673, Block 526, Cameron Land District.
SL 183, VIS4673, Block 526, Cameron Land District.
CARRIED
MOVED Director McLean, that Electoral Area F be removed from the pump and haul function.
The motion was abandoned for lack of a seconder.
MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Haime, that staff provide a report outlining possible changes to the pump and haul bylaw which would disallow inclusion of development properties.
CARRIED
UTILITIES
Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Supply LSA Capital Improvement Charge Bylaw No. 1323.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Supply Local Service Area Capital Improvement Charge Bylaw No. 1323, 2002" be introduced and read three times.
CARRIED
Nanoose Bay Bulk Water LSA Bylaw No. 1049.02 and Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 1088.02.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Supply Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 1049.02, 2002" be granted first three readings and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Local Service Area Development Cost Charge Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 1088.02, 2002" be granted first three readings and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
CARRIED
Fairwinds Streetlighting LSA Bylaw No. 789.02.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that "Fairwinds Streetlighting Local Service Amendment Bylaw No. 789.02, 2002" be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
CARRIED
Barclay Crescent Sewer Initiative.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the current Provincial Local Government Grant for Barclay Crescent to Drew Road Area Sewers, Project No. S001153 for $820,117.00 be relinquished.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that staff be directed to apply for a Canada-BC Infrastructure Grant for 2/3 of the estimated construction cost to sewer the Barclay Crescent (South) area of French Creek.
CARRIED
COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE
Lantzville Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Haime, that the minutes as amended, of the Lantzville Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee meetings held July 8, 2002 and September 16, 2002, 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 October 10, 2002, be received for information.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that the following Youth Grants be approved:
Beacon Christian School � field improvements $ 2,500
Coombs Halloween Candy Walk $ 1,000
Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Org. � play structure $ 2,500
District 69 Minor Softball � pitching machine $ 2,000
Oceanside Junior Cheer & Stunt Squad $ 2,000
Parksville Qualicum Youth Ski Group $ 1,500
Youth Breakdance Project $ 1,200
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that the following Community Grants be approved:
Arrowsmith Mountain Bike Society � epic race event $ 1,000
Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Org. � bldg addition $ 4,000
Errington War Memorial Hall Association � field fencing $ 1,000
Mid-Island Wheelchair Sport Club � wheelchair $ 3,715
Parksville Royals Baseball Club � clay bricks for mounds $ 750
Parksville Royal Baseball Club � batting cage $ 500
Parksville Royals Baseball Club � cinder for infield $ 600
CARRIED
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that the Community Grant application from the Arrowview Elementary School PAC in the amount of $4,660 be approved.
CARRIED
Grants-in-Aid Committee.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the minutes of the Grants-in-Aid Committee meeting held October 11, 2002 be received for information.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Krall, that the following grant be awarded in District 68:
Nanaimo Search and Rescue Society $ 1,128.65
CARRIED
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Haime, that the remaining funds in the District 68 Grants-in-Aid budget be carried over to the 2003 budget.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the following grants be awarded in District 69:
Caregivers Support Program $ 350
District 69 Volunteer Association 750
Navy League of Canada � Parksville Branch 1,100
Oceanside Community Kitchens Society 500
Parksville Meeting Place Society 500
Parksville/Qualicum Project Literacy 500
Vicious Vacant Productions � PUMEX 750
CARRIED
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the remaining funds in the District 69 Grants-in-Aid budget be carried over to the 2003 budget.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that the Grants-in-Aid criteria be amended as follows:
1. Grants-in-Aid are provided to non-profit organizations for social programs and services in the Regional District of Nanaimo.
2. The organization must provide a social enrichment service to the community and must demonstrate that the service provided does fill a need in the community, and that there is no overlapping with services already existing.
3. The organization must be local in nature, in that the grant requested is for a specific service to the residents of the Regional District of Nanaimo.
4. The organization must be a non profit organization and provide a current year budget and full financial statements for its operation, noting any other sources of funds. The organization must state specifically the use for the grant requested from the Regional District and the breakdown of expenses for its use.
The following services/functions will not be funded:
(a) annual operating expenses
(b) remuneration (wages, salaries, fees)
(c) leasehold improvements
5. Applications falling under the umbrella of the City of Nanaimo will be returned to the applicant with an explanation.
6. Late submissions will not be accepted.
7. Applications that do not meet the criteria will not be accepted.
CARRIED
BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS
Foreshore Protection.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that staff prepare a report on the protection and control of the foreshore through the zoning bylaw process.
CARRIED
Civil Liability Discussion Paper.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that a letter be sent to the Attorney General in support of the recommendations endorsed at the 2002 UBCM Convention with respect to the Civil Liability discussion paper.
CARRIED
ADMINISTRATOR�S REPORT
Board Procedure Amendment Bylaw 1268.01.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Board Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 1268.01, 2002" be introduced and read three times.
A recorded vote was requested.
The motion CARRIED with Directors Holme, Hamilton, Quittenton, Westbroek, Sherry, Haime, Macdonald, Holdom, McNabb, Elliott, Krall, Lance, Rispin and Stanhope voting in the affirmative and Directors Sperling and McLean voting in the negative.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Board Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 1268.01, 2002" be adopted.
A recorded vote was requested.
The motion CARRIED with Directors Holme, Hamilton, Quittenton, Westbroek, Sherry, Haime, Macdonald, Holdom, McNabb, Elliott, Krall, Lance, Rispin and Stanhope voting in the affirmative and Directors Sperling and McLean voting in the negative.
PRESENTATION
2003 Provisional Budget.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Holdom, that based on recent practices which reflect a growing tendency toward the indirect and direct downloading of functions formerly controlled by the provincial government, a letter be forwarded to the appropriate ministries reflecting the Board�s dissatisfaction with this practice and that in cases where downloading is unavoidable, funds be allocated to local governments to alleviate the additional financial burden.
A recorded vote was requested.
The motion CARRIED with Directors Holme, Hamilton, Quittenton, Westbroek, Sherry, Haime, Sperling, Macdonald, Holdom, McNabb, Elliott, Krall, Lance, Rispin and Stanhope voting in the affirmative and Director McLean voting in the negative.
ADMINISTRATOR�S REPORT
Growth Management Plan Review Update � Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1309 � Bylaw Referral Status.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the report regarding the responses to the September 13, 2002 referral of "Regional District of Nanaimo Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1309, 2002", pursuant to Section 857 of the Local Government Act, to the Cities of Nanaimo and Parksville, the Town of Qualicum Beach, the Comox-Strathcona Regional District, the Alberni Clayquot Regional District and the Cowichan Valley Regional District, be received.
CARRIED
Gabriola Island � Emergency Wharf Proposal.
MOVED Director Sperling, SECONDED Director McNabb, that up to $7,000 be utilized from the General Administration Feasibility Fund for a water lot lease application and associated engineering services related to the establishment of a new local service function for an emergency wharf at Descanso Bay, Gabriola Island.
CARRIED
Northern Community Sewer LSA Development Cost Charge Expenditure Bylaw No. 1328.
MOVED Director Macdonald, SECONDED Director McLean, that "Northern Community Sewer Local Service Area Development Cost Charge Expenditure Bylaw No. 1328, 2002" be introduced and given three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Macdonald, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that "Northern Community Sewer Local Service Area Development Cost Charge Expenditure Bylaw No. 1328, 2002" be adopted.
CARRIED
Construction Moratorium for the French Creek Water LSA (Chartwell & Sandpiper Subdivisions).
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the staff report be received for information.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Holdom, that a hydrogeological study in the Englishman River and French Creek watersheds be undertaken and the decision to request the authority to impose a construction moratorium in the Chartwell/Sandpiper area and/or in the other areas of the Regional District that may be utilizing this area�s aquifers, be based on the results of the study.
CARRIED
French Creek Water LSA Water Line Looping.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that the staff report be received for information.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that staff continue with the alternative groundwater supply study and report back to the Board.
CARRIED
San Pareil Water Supply LSA Rates & Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1172.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that the Domestic Water Rates specified in Part 1 of Schedule A of the staff report be amended to the rates in Schedule A as distributed.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that "San Pareil Water Supply Local Service Area Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1172.02, 2002" be introduced and read three times.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that "San Pareil Water Supply Local Service Area Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1172.02, 2002" be adopted.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the 2003 provisional budget be adjusted to reflect a San Pareil Water Local Service Area parcel tax of $250 per parcel.
CARRIED
Banking Services Recommendation.
MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director McLean, that the Royal Bank be awarded a five year contract for banking services as outlined in their proposal submitted August 2002.
CARRIED
Operating Results to September 30, 2002.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the summary report of financial results from operations to September 30, 2002 be received for information.
CARRIED
PRESENTATION
2003 Provisional Budget.
Regional Parks Budget Reduction Scenarios.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the proposed $400,000 requisition for regional parks in 2003 be retained with the municipalities and electoral areas sharing operational costs and the electoral areas covering reserve or acquisition costs.
CARRIED
Multiplex Financing and 2003 Budget.
MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the 2003 tax requisition be increased to $1,200,000 to allow approximately $694,000 to be applied against the multiplex costs and borrow the remainder over 20 years. The 2003 cost is estimated at $17.20 per $100,000. The cost after 2003 is estimated at $17.20 per $100,000.
A recorded vote was requested.
The motion CARRIED with Directors Holme, Hamilton, Quittenton, Westbroek, Sherry, Haime, Sperling, Holdom, McNabb, Krall, Korpan, Rispin and Stanhope voting in the affirmative and Directors Macdonald and McLean voting in the negative.
Director Elliott was not present for the recorded vote.
2003 Provisional Budget Bylaw No. 1327.
MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Regional District of Nanaimo 2003 Provisional Budget Bylaw No. 1327, 2002" be introduced for first three readings.
A recorded vote was requested.
The motion CARRIED with Directors Holme, Hamilton, Westbroek, Sherry, Sperling, Macdonald, Holdom, McNabb, Elliott, Krall, Korpan, Rispin and Stanhope voting in the affirmative and Directors Quittenton, Haime and McLean voting in the negative.
MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Regional District of Nanaimo 2003 Provisional Budget Bylaw No. 1327, 2002" having received first three readings, be adopted.
A recorded vote was requested.
The motion CARRIED with Directors Holme, Hamilton, Westbroek, Sherry, Sperling, Macdonald, Holdom, McNabb, Elliott, Krall, Korpan, Rispin and Stanhope voting in the affirmative and Directors Quittenton, Haime and McLean voting in the negative.
NEW BUSINESS
Transportation Corridor.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the Regional District of Nanaimo request the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities, the Province of British Columbia and the Federal Government to join with the City of Nanaimo in defense of the attempt by corporation to break up and segment the transportation corridor and to thereby violate the original intent of the E & N land grant.
A recorded vote was requested.
The motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Arena Multiplex Budget.
Director Westbroek requested a report providing a detailed breakdown of the costs incurred in the 2002 Arena Multiplex Referendum and an explanation of the budget for this project.
Chairperson�s Message.
The Chairperson noted the accomplishments of the Board over the last three years, wished everyone well in the upcoming elections and thanked the Directors not returning to office.
IN CAMERA
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Rispin, that pursuant to Section 242.2(1)(j) of the Local Government Act the Board proceed to an In Camera meeting to consider information which is prohibited from disclosure under Section 16(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director McLean, that this meeting adjourn to allow for an In Camera meeting.
CARRIED
TIME: 9:04 PM
The meeting reconvened at 9:17 pm.
Treaty Table.
MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that staff approach the Province to request the status of the acquisition of Little Mountain and Morrison Creek regional parks.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that staff be instructed to schedule a seminar session for the incoming Board on the issue of First Nation participation in Regional Governance. Background information should include both examples of various models proposed, such as the Treaty Related Measures (TRM) and the discussion paper prepared by the Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee (LMTAC) and provide a comparison of the pros and cons of each, as it relates to the Regional District of Nanaimo and its individual members.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director McNabb, that this meeting terminate.
CARRIED
TIME: 9:19 PM
CHAIRPERSON GENERAL MANAGER, CORPORATE SERVICES