Present:
Director J. Stanhope Chairperson
Director H. Kreiberg Electoral Area A
Director G. Lund Electoral Area B
Director E. Hamilton Electoral Area C
Director D. Haime Electoral Area D
Director P. Bibby Electoral Area E
Director L. Biggemann Electoral Area F
Director D. Bartram Electoral Area H
Director R. Longmuir City of Parksville
Alternate
Director A. Kruyt Town of Qualicum Beach
Director C. Haime District of Lantzville
Director L. Sherry City of Nanaimo
Director R. Cantelon City of Nanaimo
Director G. Korpan City of Nanaimo
Director T. Krall City of Nanaimo
Director L. McNabb City of Nanaimo
Director B. Holdom City of Nanaimo
Also in Attendance:
K. Daniels Chief Administrative Officer
C. Mason Gen. Mgr. of Corporate Services
N. Connelly Gen. Mgr. of Community Services
J. Finnie Gen. Mgr. of Environmental Services
B. Lapham Gen. Mgr. of Development Services
N. Avery Manager of Financial Services
M. Pearse Manager of Administrative Services
CALL TO ORDER
The Administrator called the meeting to order and confirmed receipt of notification from the City of Parksville, the Town of Qualicum Beach and the City of Nanaimo advising of their Council appointments to the Board for the year 2004.
ELECTION OF BOARD CHAIRPERSON
The Administrator called for nominations for the position of Chairperson for the year 2004.
Director McNabb nominated Director Stanhope.
There being no further nominations, the Administrator declared Director Stanhope Chairperson for 2004.
ELECTION OF DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON
The Administrator called for nominations for the position of Deputy Chairperson for the year 2004.
Director Krall nominated Director McNabb.
There being no further nominations, the Administrator declared Director McNabb Deputy Chairperson for the year 2004.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that this meeting recess and reconvene as the Nanaimo Regional Hospital District Board.
CARRIED
TIME: 7:05 PM
The meeting reconvened at 7:30 PM.
DELEGATIONS
MOVED Director D. Haime, SECONDED Director Holdom, that Mr. Atkinson be permitted to speak as a late delegation.
CARRIED
Steve Atkinson, re Jameson Road Quarry � Area D.
Mr. Atkinson advised the Board of the impending legal action by Copcan against himself and Randy O�Donnell and urged the Board to move forward with their legal proceeding to enforce the RDN zoning bylaws.
BOARD MINUTES
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, November 18, 2003, be adopted, as amended.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
Eydie Fraser, AVICC, re 2004 Resolutions.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the correspondence from AVICC with respect to 2004 resolutions, be received.
CARRIED
Fred George, Chairperson & Harvey Alphonse, Chief, Cowichan Tribes, re Bid for 2008 North American Indigenous Games.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the correspondence from the Cowichan Tribes with respect to their application to host the North American Indigenous Games in 2008, be received.
CARRIED
Al Litynski, Telus, re Local Calling Area Expansion.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the correspondence from Telus with respect to the expansion of the existing Telus local calling area, be received.
CARRIED
BC Ferries, re Labour Relations Board Rules on Essential Services.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the correspondence from BC Ferries with respect to the Labour Relations Board rules on essential services, be received.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Public Hearing.
Report of the Public Hearing held December 4, 2003 with Respect to Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.297 � Richard Irwin on Behalf of Tower Fence Produces � 1882 Fielding Road � Area A.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the Report of the Public Hearing containing the Summary of Minutes and Submissions of the Public Hearing held on December 4, 2003 as a result of public notification of "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.297, 2003" be received.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.297, 2003" be given 3rd reading and be referred to the Ministry of Transportation for approval.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that staff be directed to secure the conditions as outlined in Schedule No. 1 prior to consideration of adoption of Bylaw No. 500.297, 2003".
CARRIED
For Adoption.
Bylaw No. 791.09.
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director C. Haime, that Rural Streetlighting Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 791.09, 2003" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1358.
MOVED Director Kruyt, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that "Regional District of Nanaimo District 69 Ice Arena Conversion Bylaw No. 1358, 2003", be adopted.
CARRIED
ELECTORAL AREA PLANNING COMMITTEE
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the minutes of the regular Electoral Area Planning Committee meeting held November 25, 2003, be received for information.
CARRIED
PLANNING
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS
DP Application No. 60356 � Nanaimo Mini Storage (Soderstrom) � 2180 South South Wellington Road � Area A.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that Development Permit Application No. 60356 submitted by Nanaimo Mini Storage, to recognize an existing retaining wall within the South Wellington Development Permit Area No. 1 on the property legally described as That Part of Lot 3, Sections 11 & 12, Range 7, Cranberry District, Plan 3153, Lying Within Said Section 11, Except That Part in Plan 11018 and Plan 3372 RW, be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1, 2 and 3 of the corresponding staff report and the notification requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act.
CARRIED
FRONTAGE RELAXATION
Request for Relaxation of the Minimum 10% Frontage Requirement � Englishman River Land Corporation (Block 564) � Kaye Road � Area G.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that the request, submitted by Brent Kapler on behalf of Englishman River Land Corporation to relax the minimum 10% frontage requirement for proposed Lots 15 � ALR, 12, 13, 14, 15, 29 and 30 of the proposed subdivision of Lot A, Block 564, Nanoose District, Plan VIP75278 as shown on the plan of subdivision be approved.
CARRIED
OTHER
Electoral Area �F� Zoning & Subdivision Bylaw No. 1285 � �Finetuning� Project.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the staff report recommending proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 1285 be received.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that staff be directed to prepare an amendment to "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area �F� Zoning and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 1285, 2003" for consideration by the Board at the December 9, 2003 meeting that:
CARRIED
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that staff report back to Board on the site-specific zoning requests on ALR land.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the 6 additional site specific zones and 1 housekeeping amendment included in the staff report be included as part of "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area F Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw No. 1285.01, 2003".
CARRIED
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the staff report recommending the proposed "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area �F� Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.01, 2003" be received.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area �F� Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw No. 1285.01, 2003" be introduced and given 1st and 2nd reading and be referred to a public hearing.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the holding of the Public Hearing with respect to "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area �F� Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw No. 1285.01, 2003" be delegated to Director Lou Biggemann or Director Stanhope as his alternate.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
Development Permit Area � General Policies.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that staff prepare a report for the Electoral Area Planning Committee on a policy amendment within all OCP�s which would ensure that public notification and public consultation takes place for all development permit applications whether the application requires a variance or not.
CARRIED
The Board was advised that 3 items were being brought forward at this time that were dealt with at the Electoral Area Planning Committee meeting held earlier this evening.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS
DP Application No. 60355 � Balogh � 5363 Deep Bay Drive � Area H.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that Development Permit Application No. 60355, submitted by Raymond and Catherine Balogh to permit the construction of a dwelling unit and deck within the �Environmentally Sensitive Areas� and �Hazard Lands� Development Permit Areas on the subject property legally described as Lot 15, District Lot 1, Newcastle District, Plan 20442 be approved, subject to the Conditions of Approval outlined in Schedules No. 1, 2 and 3.
CARRIED
FRONTAGE RELAXATION
Request for Relaxation of the Minimum 10% Frontage Requirement � Glencar Consultants Inc. on Behalf of Comox Timber Ltd. � Marshland Road � Area H.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the request, submitted by Glencar Consultants Ltd., on behalf of Comox Timber Ltd. to relax the minimum 10% frontage requirement for proposed Remainder of Block 184, as shown on the proposed plan of subdivision of Block 184, Newcastle and Alberni District Except Part in Plan 34682, be approved subject to Schedule No. 1 of the staff report.
CARRIED
Electoral Area �H� Draft Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1335.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the draft Electoral Area �H� Official Community Plan be received.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area �H� Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1335, 2003" be given 1st and 2nd reading.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area �H� Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1335, 2003" has been considered in conjunction with the Regional District of Nanaimo�s Capital Expenditure Plan and Liquid Waste Management Plan and Growth Management Plan to ensure consistency between them.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area �H� Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1335, 2003" proceed to Public Hearing.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the Public Hearing on "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area �H� Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1335, 2003" be delegated to Director Bartram or his alternate.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE STANDING COMMITTEE
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that the minutes of the regular Committee of the Whole meeting held November 25, 2003 be received for information.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
UBCM, re Bill 75 � Significant Projects Streamlining Act.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the correspondence from UBCM with respect to the Province�s introduction of the Significant Projects Streamlining Act (Bill 75) be received for information.
CARRIED
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Inclusion of Hogweed on Noxious Weed List.
MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Bibby,:
That the report, "Inclusion of Hogweed on Noxious Weed List" be received.
That this item be referred back to staff for a report which would investigate the feasibility of a district weed control function including its influence over District residents, local municipalities and provincial responsibilities.
That the following resolution be conveyed to the Association of Vancouver Island & Coastal Communities (AVICC) and the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) for the purpose of lobbying the Province to take entire responsibility for the control of the proliferation of hogweed:
WHEREAS the Province of British Columbia imposes a duty on all land occupiers to control noxious plants designated in the Weed Control Regulation in Schedule A, Part 1, and giant hogweed is not designated as a noxious plant by the Weed Control Regulation;
AND WHEREAS giant hogweed is a noxious plant in several areas of the Province and it has a negative impact on human health, the environment and agricultural economic activity;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island & Coastal Communities and the Union of BC Municipalities request the Province to designate giant hogweed as a noxious plant in the Weed Control Regulation or some other legislation of comparable stature, impose a duty on all land occupiers to control giant hogweed and enforce that duty using provincial, rather than local government, resources.
CARRIED
RECREATION & PARKS
Gabriola Recreation Society Agreement Renewal.
MOVED Director Lund, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the Agreement with the Gabriola Recreation Society be renewed for a one-year term from January 1, 2004 until December 31, 2004.
CARRIED
Descanso Bay Regional Park � Draft Management Plan.
MOVED Director Lund, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the Descanso Bay Regional Park Draft Management Plan be approved and that staff be directed to advertise a request for proposal to operate the Park and subsequently negotiate a five-year operating contract.
CARRIED
Horne Lake Regional Park � Status Report.
MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Sherry,:
That the status report on the Horne Lake Regional Park (HLRP) be received for information.
That staff be directed to prepare an update report for the February 24, 2004 Committee of the Whole meeting on the HLRP Management Plan for review and approval by the Board prior to the consideration of park operation arrangements for the 2004 camping season.
CARRIED
CORPORATE SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION
Policy for Use of RDN Meeting Rooms.
MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Cantelon,:
That the Board approve the policy attached to the corresponding staff report outlining a fee structure for the use of RDN meeting rooms by government and non-profit user groups.
That Nanaimo Search & Rescue be permitted to use the Committee Room at no charge once per week on week nights, subject to the room�s availability.
CARRIED
FINANCE
Operating Results to September 30, 2003.
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Krall, that the summary report of financial results from operations to September 30, 2003 be received for information.
CARRIED
FIRE PROTECTION
Coombs Hilliers Fire Protection Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1364.
MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Krall, that the request from the Coombs Hilliers Volunteer Fire Department to use reserve funds for improvements to Firehall #2 be approved.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Coombs Hilliers Fire Protection Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1364, 2003" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that "Coombs Hilliers Fire Protection Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1364, 2003" having received three readings, be adopted.
CARRIED
Nanoose Fire Protection Function Reserve Fund Expenditure Amendment Bylaw No. 1351.01.
MOVED Director Bibby, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the tender to replace/undertake upgrades to Nanoose Bay Fire Protection Society fire truck #13 be awarded to Pro-Fire Emergency Equipment for a price of $148,870.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Bibby, SECONDED Director Kruyt, that "Nanoose Fire Protection Function Reserve Fund Expenditure Amendment Bylaw No. 1351.01, 2003" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Bibby, SECONDED Director Kruyt, that "Nanoose Fire Protection Function Reserve Fund Expenditure Amendment Bylaw No. 1351.01, 2003" having received three readings, be adopted.
CARRIED
Errington Fire Department � Request to Enter into Lease Financing for the Purchase of a Truck.
MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Bibby, that the Manager of Financial Services be authorized to secure five year lease financing in the amount of $154,550 for the purpose of purchasing a fire truck for the Errington Fire Department.
CARRIED
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
EMERGENCY PLANNING
Appointment of Emergency Planning Area Coordinator and Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Bartram,:
1. That Jani M. Thomas be appointed as Emergency Planning Area Coordinator and Maureen Pearse as Deputy Emergency Planning Area Coordinator as detailed in Bylaw No. 953;
2. That Jani M. Thomas is further appointed as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer under Bylaw No. 857 and amendments thereto;
3. That Jame M. Thomas is authorized as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer to utilize the powers to issue Municipal Ticket Informations and other such documents;
4. That Jani M. Thomas be appointed as Peace Officer within the limits of the Criminal Code of Canada.
CARRIED
PLANNING
Englishman River Storm Water Management Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1363.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Englishman River Community Storm Water Management Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1363, 2003" be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
CARRIED
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
SOLID WASTE
Waste Stream Management Licensing � Progress Report.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Kruyt, that the Board receive the staff report on development of a Waste Stream Management Licensing system, for information.
CARRIED
UTILITIES
Surfside Sewer LSA Bylaw No. 1124.02.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Kruyt, that "Surfside Sewer Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1124.02, 2003" be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Kruyt, that "Northern Community Sewer Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 889.23, 2003" be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
CARRIED
COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE
Electoral Area �A� Parks & Green Spaces Advisory Committee.
MOVED Director Kreiberg, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the minutes of the Electoral Area �A� Parks & Open Space Committee meeting held September 18, 2003 be received for information.
CARRIED
Transit Business Plan Update Select Committee.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the minutes of the Transit Business Plan Update Select Committee meeting held October 30, 2003 be received for information.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Longmuir,:
That the District 69 � Community Bus proposal be approved subject to public consultation, BC Transit�s cost sharing commitment for a combined service and final Board review as part of the 2004 annual budget approval process.
That the District 69 � Community Bus proposal be referred to the Transit Business Plan Update Committee for further discussion with respect to Electoral Area �H� and discussion held earlier with respect to buses.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Krall, that staff meet with the Downtown Nanaimo partnership group to develop a marketing and promotions strategy that will encourage students and faculty of Malaspina University College to visit downtown using Transit services.
CARRIED
Nanoose Bay Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee.
MOVED Director Bibby, SECONDED Director Krall, that the draft minutes of the Nanoose Bay Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee meeting held November 3, 2003 be received for information.
CARRIED
District 69 Recreation Commission.
MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that the minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meeting held November 13, 2003 be received for information.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that the recommendations from the District 69 Recreation Commission Grants Committee be approved as follows:
Youth Grants:
Ballenas Cheer & Stunt Squad � bus transportation $ 2,000
Kondors Rugby � equipment $ 1,284
Oceanside Lynx Cheerleading Squad � equipment/uniforms $ 2,000
Oceanside Track and Field � cinder for track $ 4,600
Community Grants:
Arrowsmith Agricultural Assoc. � main hall ceiling & trim $ 8,850
Bow Horn Bay Community Club � Fall Fair $ 4,000
Coombs Halloween Candy Walk � props $ 1,000
D69 Eating Disorder Awareness Week Comm. � spa night $ 1,600
D69 Family Resource Association � Family Fun Night $ 780
D69 Family Resource Association 0pen House $ 200
Time Out for Tots & Moms (TOTAM) � rental/advertising $ 2,410
CARRIED
SCHEDULED STANDING, ADIVSORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS
Intergovernmental Advisory Committee.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director C. Haime, that the minutes of the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee meeting held December 3, 2003 be received for information.
CARRIED
Regional Growth Monitoring Advisory Committee/State of Sustainability Project.
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the minutes of the Regional Growth Monitoring Advisory Committee/State of Sustainability Project meeting held December 3, 2003 be received for information.
CARRIED
Transit Business Plan Update Select Committee.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the minutes of the Transit Business Plan Update Select Committee meetings held November 26, 2003 and December 2, 2003 be received for information.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director McNabb,:
That HandyDART/Taxi services be provided as required as part of the Electoral Area �H� Service provision to ensure full accessibility.
That staff be directed to contact local taxi companies to determine the level of service they could provide to complement service under the Community Bus Proposal and in areas of low ridership.
CARRIED
ADMINISTRATOR�S REPORT
School District 68 E911 Dispatch Consolidation.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the staff report be received for information.
CARRIED
Regional Services Review, Phase II � Terms of Reference.
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that the Board approve the Terms of Reference as presented.
It was requested that the Terms of Reference be considered page by page. (pages 10 � 15 of circulated report agenda)
MOVED Director D. Haime, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the words "and benefits" be added between the words "sharing of costs" and "for services received" in the first paragraph on page 10, between the words "sharing of costs" and "for regional services" on page 12(b) and the word "benefit" be added between the words "detailed cost" and "analysis" in the first paragraph on page 15.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that the words "also approved by the Board in 2001" be removed from the first paragraph under Service Review Commitments on page 11.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that "Casino Revenues" be removed from the list on page 12 entitled Phase 2 Services to be examined.
A recorded vote was requested.
The motion CARRIED with Directors Stanhope, Cantelon, Bibby, Krall, Biggemann, Korpan, Kreiberg, McNabb, Longmuir, Bartram, Lund, Holdom, Kruyt, Sherry and Hamilton voting in the affirmative and Directors C. Haime and D. Haime voting in the negative.
MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that the items marked with an asterisk (*) be removed from the list on page 12.
Director Holdom requested that "Environmental Protection" remain on the list.
MOVED Director Longmuir, SECONDED Director Krall, that the items marked with an asterisk (*) be included in the terms of reference but be put under a separate header entitled "To be addressed under a separate report".
CARRIED
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Krall, that the first bullet on page 13 entitled "Casino Revenues" be removed.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that "Citizens on Patrol" be removed from the list under Policing Support Services on page 13.
DEFEATED
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Krall, that #8 on page 14 be amended to read "identify and quantify the economic benefits and impact on property taxation levels received by a jurisdiction and neighbouring jurisdictions related to facilities providing a regional service".
CARRIED
MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that the words "Phase II" be added to sections (2) � (7) under "Stage 1 � Review Process" on page 14.
CARRIED
MOVED Director D. Haime, SECONDED Director Bartram, that an independent person be appointed to the Technical Steering Committee to represent the Electoral Area Directors.
CARRIED
The question was called on the original motion to approve the Terms of Reference, as amended.
A recorded vote was requested.
The motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Krall, that a contingency of $60,000 be included in the 2004 General Administration Budget to cover the potential cost of referendums next year.
CARRIED
2004 Budget & 2004-2009 Financial Plan.
MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the staff summary report be received for information.
CARRIED
PRESENTATION
2004 Proposed Annual Budget.
Community Services.
The General Manager of Community Services reviewed budgets for the following service areas:
Ravensong Aquatic Centre
Oceanside Place
District 69 Recreation
Gabriola Island Recreation
Southern Community Recreation
Regional Parks
Community Parks
Transit
Gabriola Island Emergency Wharf
Regional Growth Management
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the RDN include $16,000 for core funding support for NALT in the budget.
MOVED Director Longmuir, SECONDED Director Bartram, that this item be referred back to staff.
CARRIED
Due to the lateness of the hour, the Board agreed to defer the budget presentation for Development Services to the January 6, 2004 budget meeting.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS
Fred George, Chairperson & Harry Alphonse, Chief, Cowichan Tribes, re Bid for 2008 North American Indigenous Games.
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Holdom, that a letter be sent to support the Cowichan Tribes in their bid to host the Indigenous Games in 2008.
CARRIED
IN CAMERA
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that pursuant to Section 242.2(1)(e) & (h) of the Local Government Act the Board proceed to an In Camera meeting to consider the acquisition of land and legal matters.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that this meeting adjourn to allow for an In Camera meeting.
CARRIED
TIME: 9:48 PM.
CHAIRPERSON GENERAL MANAGER, CORPORATE SERVICES