REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD

OF THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO HELD ON

TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2004, AT 7:00 PM IN THE

RDN BOARD CHAMBERS

 

 

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

                        Director T. Westbroek            Town of Qualicum Beach

                        Director C. Haime            District of Lantzville

                        Director G. Korpan            City of Nanaimo

                        Director R. Cantelon            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

                        C. Mason            Gen. Mgr. of Corporate Services

                        J. Finnie            Gen. Mgr. of Environmental Services

                        B. Lapham            Gen. Mgr. of Development Services

                        N. Connelly            Gen. Mgr. of Community Services

                        M. Pearse            Manager of Administrative Services

 

 

LATE DELEGATION

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bibby, that Mr. Bowerman be permitted to address the Board as a late delegation.

CARRIED

Ken Bowerman, re Development Permit Application No. 60417 (Quality Foods).

 

Mr. Bowerman outlined ways that Quality Foods intends to address noise concerns brought forward with respect to their proposal to locate additional coolers at the supermarket.

 

BOARD MINUTES

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the minutes of the Board meeting held April 13, 2004 be adopted.

CARRIED


COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

 

Deana Grinnell, Planning Institute of BC, re 2004 PIBC Awards of Excellence.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Bibby, that the correspondence from the Planning Institute of BC with respect to the 2004 Planning Institute of BC’s Awards of Excellence program, be received.

CARRIED

 

Murray Hamilton, Horne Lake Recreation Management Ltd., re Development Permit Application No. 60414 – Bales – 2632 East Side Road – Area H.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Bibby, that the correspondence from the Horne Lake Recreation Management Ltd. with respect to Development Permit Application No. 60414, be received.

 

CARRIED

 

S. Srdanovic, re Development Permit Application No. 60417 – Zychlinski (Quality Foods) – 2443 Collins Crescent – Area E.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Bibby, that the correspondence from S. Srdanovic with respect to Development Permit Application No. 60417, be received.

CARRIED

 

D. O’Brien, re Development Permit Application No. 60417 – Zychlinski (Quality Foods) – 2443 Collins Crescent – Area E.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Bibby, that the correspondence from D. O’Brien with respect to Development Permit Application No. 60417, be received.

CARRIED

 

P. & D. Kimpton, re Development Permit Application No. 60417 – Zychlinski (Quality Foods) – 2443 Collins Crescent – Area E.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Bibby, that the correspondence from P. & D. Kimpton with respect to Development Permit Application No. 60417, be received.

CARRIED

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

BYLAWS

 

For Adoption.

 

Bylaw No. 1096.02.

 

MOVED Director Kreiberg, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that “Decourcey Water Supply Service Area Requisition Amendment Bylaw No. 1096.02, 2004” be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 500.298.

 

MOVED Director Bibby, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.298, 2004" be adopted.

CARRIED


Public Hearing.

 

Report of the Public Hearing held April 28, 2004 with Respect to Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.299 – WR Colclough on behalf of BCBC – 1329 Kipp Road – Area A.

 

MOVED Director Kreiberg, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the Report of Public Hearing containing the Summary of Minutes and Submissions of the Public Hearing held on April 28, 2004 as a result of public notification “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.299, 2004” be received.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.299, 2004” be given 3rd reading and be referred to the Ministry of Transportation for approval pursuant to the Highway Act.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that the conditions as outlined in Schedule No. 1 be secured and/or completed by the applicant to the satisfaction of the Regional District prior to consideration of adoption of Bylaw No. 500.299, 2004.

CARRIED

 

STANDING COMMITTEE, SELECT COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

 

ELECTORAL AREA PLANNING STANDING COMMITTEE

 

MOVED Director D, Haime, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the minutes of the Electoral Area Planning Committee meeting held April 27, 2004 be received for information.

CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

 

Kathy Minard & Fred Karlzen, re Difference of Boundary Effecting Properties: Parcel A (DD387518-1) of Lot 2, Salvation Army Lots, Plan 1115, Nanoose District and Parcel B (DD26358-W) of Lot 2, Salvation Army Lots, Plan 1115, Nanoose District – Area F.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that the correspondence from Kathy Minard and Fred Karlzen with respect to a difference in the commercial/multi-residential zoning boundaries effecting their individual properties, be received.

CARRIED

 

David Bowie, re DP Application No. 60407 – Heck – 1885 & 1879 Widgeon Road – Area H.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that the correspondence from David Bowie with respect to Development Permit Application No. 60407 be received for information.

CARRIED

 

Scott Keenlyside, Eaglestar Golf Inc., re DP Application No. 60416 – Fairway Pointe Properties Ltd. (Quail’s Landing) – 730 Barclay Crescent – Area G.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that the correspondence from Eaglestar Golf Inc. with respect to Development Permit Application No. 60416 be received for information.

CARRIED

 


Nick Vandermolen, Ministry of Transportation, re DP Application No. 60416 – Fairway Pointe Properties Ltd. (Quail’s Landing) – 730 Barclay Crescent – Area G.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that the correspondence from the Ministry of Transportation with respect to Development Permit Application No. 60416 be received for information.

CARRIED

PLANNING

 

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS

 

Development Permit Application No. 60407 – Heck –1885 & 1879 Widgeon Road – Area H.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that Development Permit Application No. 60407, submitted by the applicants Brian and Camilla Heck to permit the construction of a gazebo and attached deck within the Hazard Lands Development Permit Area on the subject property legally described as Strata Lot 1, District Lot 89, Newcastle District, Strata Plan 1253, Together with an Interest in the Common Property in Proportion to the Unit Entitlement of the Strata Lot as Shown on Form 1 be approved, subject to the Conditions of Approval outlined in Schedules No. 1, 2 and 3.

CARRIED

Development Permit Application No. 60412 – Davies – 3855 Charleton Drive – Area H.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that Development Permit Application No. 60412 submitted by Keith Davies to permit land alteration works within the 30.0 metre watercourse protection development permit area that consist of removing organic and non-organic debris, and vegetation from a man made depression and then filling the depression with clean pit run, soils and native and non-native vegetation on the property legally described as Lot 10, District Lot 22, Newcastle District, Plan 30558, be approved subject to the requirements outlined in Schedule Nos. 1, 2 and 3.

CARRIED

 

Development Permit Application No. 60414 – Bales – 2632 East Side Road – Area H.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that Development Permit Application No. 60414, submitted by the property owners Donald Bales and Elizabeth Bales for the subject property legally described as Strata Lot 284, District Lot 251, Alberni District, Strata Plan VIS5160, Together with an Interest in the Common Property in Proportion to the Unit Entitlement of the Strata Lot as Shown on Form V requesting to relax the minimum setback requirements from the top of bank of the watercourse that is located on adjacent common property from 15.0 metres to 3.7 metres in order to facilitate the raising of an existing cabin which is proposed to include the partial demolition of a portion of the existing cabin and the construction of main floor and loft addition and the legalization of the siting of an existing shed be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1, 2 and 3 and subject to the notification requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act.

 

Development Permit Application No. 60415 – Morton – 2870 Sunset Terrace – Area H.

 

This application has been deferred to the next meeting.

 

Development Permit Application No. 60416 – Fairway Pointe Properties Ltd. (Quail’s Landing) – 730 Barclay Crescent – Area G.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that Development Permit No. 60416, submitted by Fairway Pointe Properties Ltd. (Quail’s Landing) for the property legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 126, Nanoose District, Plan VIP76030, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1 and 2 of the corresponding staff report and the notification procedure subject to the Local Government Act with respect to the proposed variances.

CARRIED

 

Development Permit Application No. 60417 – Zychlinski (Quality Foods) – 2443 Collins Crescent – Area E.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bibby, that Development Permit Application No. 60417 submitted by Ken Bowerman of Quality Foods Ltd. on behalf of Hans Zychlinski and Irmgard Zychlinski with a variance to relax the minimum other lot line setback requirement from 5.0 metres to 1.7 metres for the property legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 6, Nanoose District, Plan VIP55964 to facilitate the addition of two prefabricated coolers to an existing supermarket, be approved subject to Schedules No. 1, 2 and 3 and the notification requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act.

CARRIED

 

Amendment to DP Application No. 9713 – B & W Land Corporation – Roberton Boulevard – Area G.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the request to modify Development Permit No. 9713 in association with the property legally described as Lot C, District Lots 29 and 126, Nanoose District, Plan 49145 with Exceptions, by changing the approving triplex in Phase 10 to a duplex in Phase 10, be approved.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATIONS

 

DVP Application No. 90408– Heung – 2023 Seahaven Road – Area E.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bibby, that Development Variance Permit Application No. 90408, submitted by Terry and Raymond Heung, to facilitate the development of a two storey dwelling unit and vary the maximum permitted dwelling unit height within the Residential 1 zone from 8.0 metres to 8.82 metres for the property legally described as Lot C, District Lot 51, Nanoose Land District, Plan 7705, be approved as submitted subject to Schedules No. 1, 2 and 3 and subject to the notification procedures pursuant to the Local Government Act.

CARRIED

OTHER

 

Request for Relaxation of the Minimum 10% Perimeter Requirement – WR Hutchinson, BCLS on Behalf of BJ & ML Carr – 5735 Takala Road – Area C.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that the request from WR Hutchinson, BCLS, on behalf of JD and ML Carr, to relax the minimum 10% frontage requirement for proposed Lots 1 and the Remainder of Lot A, as shown on the plan of subdivision of Lot A, District Lot 19, Bright District, Plan VIP58785, be approved subject to Schedules No. 1 and 2.

CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

 

Electoral Area F Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that Amendment Application No. 0408, to amend the zone boundary on the properties legally described as Lot A (DD387518 I) and Lot B (DD26358 W) of Lot 2, Salvation Army Lots, Plan 1115, Nanoose District be advanced to a Public Hearing.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.04, 2004” be given 1st and 2nd reading and proceed to Public Hearing.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bigemann, that the Public Hearing on “Regional District of Nanaimo Zoning and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.04, 2004” be delegated to Director Biggemann or his alternate.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE STANDING COMMITTEE

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Holdom that the minutes of the regular Committee of the Whole meeting held April 27, 2004 be received for information.

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SERVICES

 

RECREATION & PARKS

 

Regional Parks Plan Review – Terms of Reference.

 

MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Bartram,:

 

1.         That the Terms of Reference for the Regional Parks Plan Review be approved; and

 

2.         That staff be directed to issue a Request for Proposal for a Project Consultant for the Review; and

 

3.         That two Electoral Area Directors and one Municipal Director be appointed by the Chairperson to participate as members of the Regional Parks Plan Review Select Committee.

CARRIED

 

Application to Ministry of Transportation to Develop the El Verano Beach Access – Area B.

 

MOVED Director Lund, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that the Regional District apply to the Ministry of Transportation for a permit to develop and use the El Verano beach access in Electoral Area ‘B’.

CARRIED

CORPORATE SERVICES

 

FINANCE

 

Reserve Fund Bylaw Approvals – Administration Computer Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw; Northern Community Sewer LSA Development Cost Charge Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw; School District 68 E-911 Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1380.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that “Administration Computer Equipment (2004) Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1377, 2004” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director McNabb, that “Administration Computer Equipment (2004) Reserve Fund Equipment Bylaw No. 1377, 2004” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director McNabb, that “Northern Community Sewer Local Service Area Development Cost Charge Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1379, 2004” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that “Northern Community Sewer Local Service Area Development Cost Charge Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1379, 2004” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that “School District 68 E-911 Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1380, 2004” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that “School District 68 E-911 Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1380, 2004” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

Operating Results to March 31, 2004.

 

MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Bibby, that the summary report of financial results from operations to March 31, 2004 be received for information.

CARRIED

 

Accounting Treatment of Liability Insurance Premiums.

 

MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that the report on accounting treatment of liability insurance premiums be received for information.

CARRIED

 

Initiative to Request Wireless Telephone Providers to Collect 911 Levy for Local Government Call Answer Center.

 

MOVED Director Kreiberg, SECONDED Director C. Haime, that correspondence in the form attached to the staff report be forwarded to the three wireless service providers, Telus Mobility, Bell Mobility and Rogers Wireless, seeking their cooperation in acting as a collection agent for the 911 call answer levy in a manner consistent with the collection agreement in place with Telus as a landline service provider.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

 

BYLAW ENFORCEMENT

 

Request to Amend Liquor – Primary License for Morningstar Golf Club – 525 Lowry’s Road – Area G.

 

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that the application for a structural change to the current liquor-primary license for the Morningstar Golf Club located at 525 Lowry’s Road and legally described as Lot A, District Lots 81 and 126, Nanoose District, Plan 49145, With Exceptions, to allow the reallocation of seating to permit liquor-primary license on the recently constructed outdoor deck, be supported.

CARRIED

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

 

LIQUID WASTE

 

Pump and Haul Local Service Area Bylaw No. 975.34 – 653 South Road – Area B.

 

MOVED Director Lund, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the boundaries of the RDN Pump and Haul Local Service Area Bylaw 975 be amended to include Lot 75, Section 13, Gabriola Island, Nanaimo District, Plan 21531, 653 South Road, Gabriola Island, Area B.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Lund, SECONDED Director Sherry, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Pump and Haul Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 975.34, 2004” be read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED


Waste Management Permit Fee Increase.

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Westbroek,:

 

That the staff report be received for information.

 

That the Board direct staff to forward a letter to the Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection (copy to UBCM) that expresses the RDN’s concern with the Waste Management Permit Fee Regulation amendments consultation process and requesting explanation as to what value the RDN will receive for the large increase in fees.

CARRIED

SOLID WASTE

 

Waste Stream Management Licensing Bylaw.

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the Board direct staff to proceed to public consultation on the final draft of the proposed Waste Stream Management Licensing bylaw.

CARRIED

Solid Waste Management Plan.

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the Board direct staff to proceed to public consultation on the final draft of the updated Solid Waste Management Plan.

CARRIED

UTILITIES

 

San Pareil Water Supply Local Service Area Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1172.03 – Area G.

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that this item be deferred to the next meeting.

CARRIED

 

Morningstar Streetlighting Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 869.05 – Subdivision between Wembley Road and Arrowsmith Way – Area G.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Sherry, that Rem. Lot 2, Plan 41955, DL 29, Nanoose LD and Lot A, Plan VIP72574, DL 29, Nanoose LD be brought into the Morningstar Streetlighting Local Service Area.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Sherry, that “Morningstar Streetlighting Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 869.05, 2004” be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

 

West Bay Estates Water LSA Amendment Bylaw No. 929.03 –Nanoose Place – 2925 Northwest Bay Road – Area E.

 

MOVED Director Bibby, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that “West Bay Estates Water Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 929.03, 2004” be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED


COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE

 

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 meetings held March 17, 2004 and April 2, 2004 be received for information.

CARRIED

District 69 Recreation Commission.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meeting held April 15, 2004 be received for information.

CARRIED

Transit Business Plan Update Select Committee.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the minutes of the Transit Business Plan Update Select Committee meeting held April 15, 2004 be received for information.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the Hybrid Bus report be received.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the Annual Operating Agreement (AOA) with BC Transit be approved.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Holdom, that BC Transit be requested to review the administration fee for the Regional District of Nanaimo in context with its review of the service delivery model in member communities.

CARRIED

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORTS

 

Solid Waste Management Plan – Alternate Dates for Public Meetings & Reduction in Packaging to Landfills.

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director D. Haime,:

 

That the alternate dates of June 15 and 17, 2004 for public meetings on the draft Solid Waste Management Plan be received for information.

 

That staff prepare a report on the status of the provincial stewardship business plan as well as federal initiatives directed at reducing packaging waste, prior to re-confirming Board support for these on-going programs.

CARRIED

 

Resolution to Incorporate Bow Horn Bay Fire Improvement District as a Regional District Service Area.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the Regional District of Nanaimo resolves as follows:

 

That given the unavailability of liability insurance coverage for the Bow Horn Bay Fire Improvement District, the Regional District of Nanaimo agrees to accept a transfer of responsibilities, assets and liabilities from the Bow Horn Bay Fire Improvement District and will create a Regional District fire protection service area in its place.

 

That the Province exempt the Regional District of Nanaimo from the electoral consent provisions of the Local Government Act for establishing new services in this instance, in order to expedite the transfer of responsibilities and ensure that the volunteer fire department can operate with appropriate liability coverage as soon as possible.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that the “Bow Horn Bay Fire Protection Service Area Establishing Bylaw No. 1385, 2004” be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services.

CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS

 

Joint and Several Liability.

 

Director Westbroek advised the Board of a recent announcement from Honourable Geoff Plant advising that the Province will not be reviewing the legislation on joint and several liability for local governments.

 

MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that a letter be written to the Premier asking for reconsideration of the decision not to review the legislation as it poses a risk to all taxpayers.

CARRIED

Funding Opportunities.

 

Director Bartram noted that there are five new funding opportunities for local governments and requested that staff investigate these opportunities.

 

IN CAMERA

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that pursuant to section 242.2(1)(e) and (h) of the Local Government Act the Board proceed to an In Camera meeting to consider acquisition of land and legal matters.

CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that this meeting adjourn to allow for an in camera session.

CARRIED

TIME:  7:30 PM

 

The meeting reconvened at 8:00 PM

 

COMMUNITY SERVICES

 

RECREATION & PARKS

 

Nature Trust of BC – Craig Creek Property Acquisition Proposal – Area E.

 

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that the Regional District participate in the Nature Trust’s initiative to acquire a portion of a parcel along Craig Creek to be subdivided under the Land Title Act on the condition that any fees or costs incurred by the Regional District be reimbursed by the Nature Trust.

CARRIED


Oceanside Place Acoustics.

 

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that the 2004 Annual Budget be adjusted and the Five Year Financial Plan be amended to provide for acoustical treatment estimated at $60,000 in the Howie Meeker Arena for 2004, funded from the prior year surplus, and the Victor Kraatz Arena acoustical treatment estimated at $50,000 be deferred and considered as part of the 2005 annual budget process.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bibby, SECONDED Director Bartram,:

 

That the District 69 Recreation Commission factor in the increased capital costs in their annual review of fees and charges for Oceanside Place that will take place during May and June for approval by the Regional Board.

 

That increases in fees and charges for Oceanside Place shall be used:

 

a)      to replenish the surplus of $60,000 used to fund the Howie Meeker Arena acoustic treatment for 2004;

 

b)      to meet the capital costs of acoustic treatment for the Victor Kraatz Arena;

 

c)      thereafter to increase general revenue for the arena.

CARRIED

CORPORATE SERVICES

 

FINANCE

 

Levesque – Unpaid Utility Charges Account.

 

MOVED Director Bibby, SECONDED Director Cantelon,

 

That the property owner(s) be notified that the Board requires Mr. Levesque to pay the full bill of $2,603.36.

 

That if the property owner refuses to pay the bill by December 31, 2004, the outstanding balance be transferred to taxes as provided for in the Local Government Act.

CARRIED

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

 

Contravention of Unsightly Premises Regulatory Bylaw No. 1073 – Juneau/Muldoon – 2533 East Island Highway – Area E.

 

MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Krall, that should the property maintenance concerns not be rectified by May 11, 2004 pursuant to the “Unsightly Premises Regulatory Bylaw No. 1073, 1996”, the Board directs the owners of the above property to remove from the premises, those items as set out in the attached resolution within fourteen (14) days, or the work will be undertaken by the Regional District’s agents at the owner’s cost.

CARRIED


ADJOURNMENT

 

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

CARRIED

TIME:  8:05 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                        

CHAIRPERSON                           GENERAL MANAGER, CORPORATE SERVICES