REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO

 

MINUTES OF THE INAUGURAL MEETING OF THE BOARD

OF THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO HELD ON

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2004, AT 7:35 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

                                Alternate

                                Director B. Jepson                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

                                Alternate

                                Director B. Dempsey                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, the City of Nanaimo and the District of Lantzville advising of their Council appointments to the Board for the year 2005.

 

The General Manager of Corporate Services conducted the inauguration proceedings of the municipal Directors.

 

ELECTION OF BOARD CHAIRPERSON

 

The Administrator called for nominations for the position of Chairperson for the year 2005.

 

Director Cantelon nominated Director Stanhope.

 

There being no further nominations, the Administrator declared Director Stanhope Chairperson for 2005.

 

ELECTION OF DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON

 

The Administrator called for nominations for the position of Deputy Chairperson for the year 2005.

 

Director Krall nominated Director McNabb.

 

There being no further nominations, the Administrator declared Director McNabb Deputy Chairperson for the year 2005.

 

The Chairperson welcomed Alternate Directors Jepson and Dempsey to the meeting.

 

MOVED Director Cantelon SECONDED Director McNabb, that this meeting recess and reconvene as the Nanaimo Regional Hospital District Board.

CARRIED

TIME:  7:37 PM

 

The meeting reconvened at 7:45 PM.

 

BOARD MINUTES

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 be adopted.

CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

 

Jane Williams, School District 69 (Qualicum), re RDN Sports Fields.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the correspondence from School District 69 (Qualicum) with respect to Regional District sports fields, be received.

CARRIED

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

For Adoption.

 

Bylaw No. 500.301 – Land Use & Subdivision Amendment Bylaw – With Respect to DP Application No. 60443 – Fern Road Consulting Ltd., on behalf of Gary & Mary Ann Tennant – 1125 Spider Lake Road – Area H.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.305, 2004” be adopted.

CARRIED

 

Bylaw No. 500.307 – Land Use & Subdivision Amendment Bylaw – With Respect to Zoning Amendment Application No. ZA0414 – Department of National Defense Lands.

 

MOVED Director Bibby, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.307, 2004”, be given third reading.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Bibby, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.307, 2004”, be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 975.38.

 

MOVED Director Lund, SECONDED Director Sherry, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Pump and Haul Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 975.38, 2004” be adopted.

CARRIED


STANDING COMMITTEE, SELECT COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

 

ELECTORAL AREA PLANNING STANDING COMMITTEE

 

PLANNING

 

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS

 

Development Permit Application No. 60455 – Robbins-MacQueen – 312 Kinkade Road - Area G.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that Development Permit Application No. 60455 submitted by Heather Robbins-MacQueen for a development permit to allow for the construction of two additions to an existing dwelling unit within the Environmentally Sensitive Areas and Hazard Lands Development Permit Areas pursuant to “Regional District of Nanaimo Shaw Hill – Deep Bay Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1007, 1996” for the property legally described as Parcel A, (DD 3874921), of Lot 6, District Lot 9, Newcastle District, Plan 14909 be approved, subject to the requirements outlined in Schedules No. 1 and 2.

CARRIED

OTHER

 

Consideration of an Offer for Park Land Dedication – Fern Road Consulting Ltd., on behalf of Carvalho – Lee Road – Area G.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Kreiberg, that the Approving Officer be advised that the RDN supports the full 20.0 metre wide dedication to the Strait of Georgia pursuant to Section 8.1 of the Bare Land Strata Regulations; however, if the Approving Officer waives the requirement for access to water, the RDN would accept the offer by the applicant to dedicate park land with a minimum width of 6.0 metres in the amount and location as shown on Schedule No. 1 and that the RDN’s position is a minimum standard for acceptance.

CARRIED

Update on Draft Nanoose Bay Official Community Plan.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bibby,:

 

1.              That the Draft Nanoose Bay Official Community Plan be received.

 

2.              That the Nanoose Bay Official Community Plan Terms of Reference be amended to allow for a Public Information meeting on the Draft Nanoose Bay Official Community Plan.

CARRIED

 

SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

District 69 Recreation Commission.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meeting held November 18, 2004 be received for information.

CARRIED

Electoral Area ‘A’ Parks & Greenspaces Advisory Committee.

 

MOVED Director Kreiberg, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the minutes of the Electoral Area ‘A’ Parks & Greenspaces Advisory Committee meeting held November 18, 2004 be received for information.

CARRIED


Regional Parks Plan Review Select Committee.

 

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that the minutes of the Regional Parks Plan Review Select Committee meeting held November 17, 2004 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 November 3, 2004 be received for information.

CARRIED

Intergovernmental Advisory Committee.

 

MOVED Director Kreiberg, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that the minutes of the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee meeting held November 25, 2004 be received for information.

CARRIED

Transit Business Plan Update Select Committee.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the minutes of the Transit Business Plan Update Select Committee meeting held November 18, 2004 be received for information.

CARRIED

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORTS

 

District of Lantzville Development Services Contract Agreements.

 

MOVED Director Dempsey, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the 2005 Service Agreements between the Regional District of Nanaimo and the District of Lantzville for Planning and Land Use Management, Animal Control, Building Inspection, Bylaw Enforcement, House Numbering, Noise Regulations, Nuisance Control and Unsightly Premises Services be approved.

 

CARRIED

Gabriola Recreation Society Agreement Renewal.

 

MOVED Director Lund, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the agreement with the Gabriola Recreation Society be renewed for a three-year term from January 1, 2005 until December 31, 2007.

CARRIED

 

Security Issuing Bylaws on Behalf of the City of Parksville (Civic Centre) – Bylaws 1406, 1407, 1408 and 1409.

 

MOVED Director Longmuir, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Security Issuing (City of Parksville) Bylaw No. 1406, 2004” receive first three readings and be forwarded to the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services for approval.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Longmuir, SECONDED Director Dempsey, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Security Issuing (City of Parksville) Bylaw No. 1407, 2004” receive first three readings and be forwarded to the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services for approval.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Longmuir, SECONDED Director Holdom, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Security Issuing (City of Parksville) Bylaw No. 1408, 2004” receive first three readings and be forwarded to the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services for approval.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Longmuir, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Security Issuing (City of Parksville) Bylaw No. 1409, 2004” receive first three readings and be forwarded to the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services for approval.

CARRIED

 

Primary Liquor License Amendment – Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club – 2250 Fowler Road – Area H.

 

Chris Jiggins spoke in support of the application.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the Board consider any written submissions or comments from the public.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the Board pass the resolution attached to the staff report as Schedule 1.

CARRIED

 

Bow Horn Bay Fire Protection Service Vehicle Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1410.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that “Bow Horn Bay Fire Protection Service Vehicle Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1410, 2004” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Sherry, that “Bow Horn Bay Fire Protection Service Vehicle Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1410, 2004” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

Bow Horn Bay Volunteer Fire Department – Fire Hydrant Servicing Agreements.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the Chairperson and General Manager, Corporate Services, be authorized to execute a fire hydrant servicing agreement with the Qualicum Bay-Horne Lake Waterworks District in the form presented.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the Chairperson and General Manager, Corporate Services, be authorized to execute a fire hydrant servicing agreement with the Bowser Waterworks District in the form presented.

CARRIED

 

Bow Horn Bay Volunteer Fire Department – Fire Protection Service Agreement with Qualicum First Nations.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the Chairperson and General Manager, Corporate Services, be authorized to execute a fire protection service agreement with the Qualicum Band of Indians on behalf of the Bow Horn Bay Fire Department as presented.

CARRIED

 

 

Amalgamation of the Nanoose Peninsula Water Local Service Area.

 

MOVED Director Bibby, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the report on the amalgamation of the Nanoose Peninsula Water Local Service Area be received for information.

CARRIED


Nanoose Bay Transit Service Expansion.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Bibby, that staff proceed to consult with Area E residents in January 2005 to provide for the Board’s consideration of a new service in conjunction with the adoption of the final budget.

CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS

 

Provincial Sewage System Regulation.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Bibby, that staff prepare a report on options for the RDN given the Provincial implementation of the new Sewage System Regulation on May 31, 2005.

CARRIED

Chartwell Area.

 

Director Westbroek advised that the SLP’s had been finalized to have the Chartwell area turned over to the Town of Qualicum Beach on January 1, 2005.

 

IN CAMERA

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that pursuant to Section 90(1)(e) & (g) of the Community Charter the Board proceed to an In Camera meeting to consider items relating to the acquisition of land and legal matters.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that this meeting adjourn to allow for an In Camera meeting.

CARRIED

TIME:  8:05 PM

 

The meeting reconvened at 8:35 PM.

 

SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Electoral Area ‘A’ Parks & Greenspace Advisory Committee.

 

MOVED Director Kreiberg, SECONDED Director McNabb, that Judy Burgess, Gay Cunningham, Frank Garnish and Kerri-Lynne Wilson be appointed to the Electoral Area ‘A’ Parks & Greenspace Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2006.

CARRIED

Electoral Area ‘B’ Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee.

 

MOVED Director Lund, SECONDED Director Sherry, that Jacqueline Cecil-Sears, Michael McCrae and Don McLaughlin be appointed to the Electoral Area ‘B’ Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2006.

CARRIED

Nanoose Bay Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee.

 

MOVED Director Bibby, SECONDED Director Krall, that Gabrielle Cartlidge and Paula Young be appointed to the Nanoose Bay Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2006.

CARRIED

 

Electoral Area ‘G’ Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bartram, that Bruce Cownden be appointed to the Electoral Area ‘G’ Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2006.

CARRIED

Grants-in-Aid Committee.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that Deborah Bromley-Anvelt, Sas Selfjord and Frank Van Eynde be appointed to the Grants-in-Aid Committee for a term ending December 31, 2005.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

 

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

 

TIME:  8:37 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                           

CHAIRPERSON                    GENERAL MANAGER, CORPORATE SERVICES