REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD

OF THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO HELD ON

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2005, 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

                                                            Alternate

                                                            Director F. Van Eynde                              Electoral Area E

                                                            Director L. Biggemann                              Electoral Area F

                                                            Director D. Bartram                                    Electoral Area H

                                                            Alternate

                                                            Director B. Johnston                                City of Parksville

                                                            Director T. Westbroek                               Town of Qualicum Beach

                                                            Director C. Haime                                      District of Lantzville

                                                            Director J. Manhas                                    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:

 

                                                            B. Lapham                                                  Deputy Administrator

                                                            N. Connelly                                                Gen. Mgr. of Community Services

                                                            J. Finnie                                                     Gen. Mgr. of Environmental Services

                                                            N. Avery                                                      Manager of Financial Services

                                                            M. Pearse                                                   Manager of Administrative Services

                                                            N. Tonn                                                      Recording Secretary

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

The General Manager of Environmental Services read the Information Release entitled “Regional District Seeks Ownership of Breakwater Utility” for the benefit of the audience and the delegations.

 

DELEGATIONS

 

Blair Redlin, re Proposed Public Private Partnership Between the RDN and EPCOR Inc.

 

Mr. Redlin raised his concerns with respect to the Memorandum of Understanding dated December 7, 2004 between the Regional District of Nanaimo and EPCOR Inc. and encouraged the Board to engage in public meetings prior to proceeding with any further discussions with EPCOR. Mr. Redlin also offered CUPE’s assistance in any further discussions.

 

Barry O’Neill, re Proposed Public Private Partnership Between the RDN and EPCOR Inc.

 

Mr. O’Neill spoke on the disadvantages of a public private partnership between the RDN and EPCOR and cited a number of examples of past public private partnership proposals between public sector governments and private businesses that have been problematic and costly.

 

A request was made to bring forward business arising from delegations or communications.

 

BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

 

Proposed Public Private Partnership Between the RDN and EPCOR Inc.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that staff be directed that the fourteen water local service areas now under the management of the RDN not be put on the table in any negotiations with EPCOR.

CARRIED

BOARD MINUTES

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the minutes of the regular Board meeting held July 26, 2005 be adopted as amended.

CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

 

Director Bartram, re E & N Pest Management Plan.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from Director Bartram regarding the E & N Pest Management Plan be received.

CARRIED

 

Marianne Stolz, TimberWest, re Review of Resource and Forestry Land Subdivision Regulations.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from TimberWest regarding the review of resource and forestry land sub division regulations be received.

CARRIED

 

Adam Compton, Streamline Environmental Consulting Ltd., re Notification of the Development of a Pest Management Plan – E & N Railway.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from Streamline Environmental Consulting Ltd. regarding notification of the development of a Pest Management Plan be received.

CARRIED

Greta Taylor, re Proposed Pest Management Plan – E & N Railway.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from Greta Taylor regarding the proposed Pest Management Plan for the E & N Railway lines be received.

CARRIED

Barbara Hourston, re Proposed Pest Management Plan – E & N Railway.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from Barbara Hourston regarding the proposed Pest Management Plan for the E & N Railway lines be received.

CARRIED

Island Water Watch Brochure, re EPCOR.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the information leaflet that was circulated in the French Creek area regarding the EPCOR proposal be received for information.

CARRIED


Allan Kaario, re EPCOR.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from Allan Kaario regarding the EPCOR proposal be received.

CARRIED

L. Sjostrom, re EPCOR.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from L. Sjostrom regarding the EPCOR proposal be received.

CARRIED

M. & J. Varney, re EPCOR.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from M. & J. Varney regarding the EPCOR proposal be received.

CARRIED

L.W. Bird, re EPCOR.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from L.W. Bird regarding the EPCOR proposal be received.

CARRIED

Art & Helen Riske, re EPCOR.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from Art & Helen Riske regarding the EPCOR proposal be received.

CARRIED

Edward & Sandra Dye, re EPCOR.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from Edward & Sandra Dye regarding the EPCOR proposal be received.

CARRIED

Des Davidge, re EPCOR.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from Des Davidge regarding the EPCOR proposal be received.

CARRIED

Peter Whiteside, re EPCOR.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from Peter Whiteside regarding the EPCOR proposal be received.

CARRIED

Kevin & Marcella Hewco, re EPCOR.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from Kevin & Marcella Hewco regarding the EPCOR proposal be received.

CARRIED

Cheryl & Gerry Normandeau, re EPCOR.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from Cheryl & Gerry Normandeau regarding the EPCOR proposal be received.

CARRIED

Michael Jessen, re EPCOR.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from Michael Jessen regarding the EPCOR proposal be received.

CARRIED


Kathleen Mackenzie, re EPCOR.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from Kathleen Mackenzie regarding the EPCOR proposal be received.

CARRIED

Tom Good, re EPCOR.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from Tom Good regarding the EPCOR proposal be received.

CARRIED

Leonard Krog, MLA, re EPCOR.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from Leonard Krog, MLA, regarding the EPCOR proposal be received.

CARRIED

A.F. Antonelli, re EPCOR.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from A.F. Antonelli regarding the EPCOR proposal be received.

CARRIED

Diane M. Pertson, re EPCOR.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from Diane Pertson regarding the EPCOR proposal be received.

CARRIED

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

Public Hearing & Third Reading.

 

Report of the Public Hearing held July 21, 2005 with respect to Bylaw No. 1285.05 – Finetuning Project ALR Properties – Area F.

 

MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the report of the Public Hearing containing the summary of minutes and submissions of the Public Hearing held on July 21, 2005 as a result of public notification of “Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘F’ Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.05, 2005” be received.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘F’ Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.05, 2005” be given 3rd reading.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1442.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that “Northern Community Sewer Service Area Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 1442, 2005” be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1443.

 

MOVED Director Van Eynde, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that “Fairwinds (Nanoose) Wastewater Treatment Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 1443, 2005” be adopted.

CARRIED

 


STANDING COMMITTEE, SELECT COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

 

ELECTORAL AREA PLANNING STANDING COMMITTEE

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the minutes of the Electoral Area Planning Committee meeting held August 9, 2005 be received for information.

CARRIED

PLANNING

 

AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS

 

Zoning Amendment Application No. ZA0510 – Cedar Estates – Robert Boyle Architecture Inc. on behalf of 700805 BC Ltd and Lot 6 Holdings – Cedar & Hemer Roads – Area A.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that Zoning Amendment Application No. ZA0510 to rezone the properties legally described as ‘Lot A, Section 14, Range 7, Cedar District, Plan VIP57874, Except Part in Plan VIP59634, VIP67432 and VIP76260’ and ‘Lot 6, Section 14, Range 1, Cedar District, Plan VIP59634’, from Commercial 2 Subdivision District M (CM2M) to Comprehensive Development 29 (CD29) in order to facilitate the development of a mix of residential housing options and personal care uses be approved to proceed to a second public information meeting and to public hearing, subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule No. 1.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.323, 2005” be given 1st and 2nd reading.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that the Public Hearing on “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.323, 2005” be delegated to Director Kreiberg or his alternate.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS

 

Development Permit Application No. 60531 – Johnson/JE Anderson & Associates – 1338 Madrona Drive – Area E.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Van Eynde, that Development Permit Application No. 60531 with variances to the front lot line setback and the setback from the top of the bank adjacent to the ocean to facilitate the construction of a new dwelling unit at 1338 Madrona Drive be approved according to the terms outlined in Schedule No. 1 and subject to the Board’s consideration of comments received as a result of public notification.

CARRIED

 

Development Permit Application No. 60537 – 64203 BC Ltd./Voigt – Paradise Place – Area E.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Van Eynde, that Development Permit Application No. 60537, including variances, be approved to allow the replacement of a bridge over a watercourse according to the terms outlined in Schedule No. 1, and subject to the Board’s consideration of comments received as a result of public notification.

CARRIED

 


Development Permit Application No. 60535 – Dunville/Allen – Rockhampton Road – Area E.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Van Eynde, that Development Permit Application No. 60535 be approved to allow the construction of a single family dwelling unit on Rockhampton Road according to the terms outlined in Schedule No. 1.

CARRIED

OTHER

 

Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.324 – Text Amendment – Nanoose Bay Official Community Plan Implementation – Area E.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Van Eynde, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.324, 2005” be given 1st and 2nd reading.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Van Eynde, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.324, 2005” proceed to a Public Hearing.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Van Eynde, that the Public Hearing on “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.324, 2005” be delegated to Director Holme or his alternate.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE STANDING COMMITTEE

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the minutes of the regular Committee of the Whole meeting held August 9, 2005 be received for information.

CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

 

Landslip on Property Located at 853 Drew Road – Area G.

 

MOVED Director D. Haime, SECONDED Director Bartram, that staff be requested to bring forward a report to the Board on the unresolved stability problems regarding the property located at 853 Drew Road.

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SERVICES

 

REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT

 

Urban Containment Implementation Agreement.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that this item be referred back to staff for further review.

CARRIED

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

 

License for Emergency Wharf – Gabriola Island.

 

MOVED Director Lund, SECONDED Director Krall, that the Land and Water British Columbia Inc. offer of a 10 year license for an emergency wharf facility on Gabriola Island be accepted.

CARRIED


New Transit Exchange.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the three year lease agreement between the City of Nanaimo and the Regional District of Nanaimo for land to operate a transit exchange be approved.

CARRIED

CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

BUILDING INSPECTION

 

Section 57 of the Community Charter – Contravention of Bylaws.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Van Eynde, that a notice be filed against the titles of the properties listed, pursuant to Section 57 of the Community Charter and that if the infractions are not rectified within ninety (90) days, legal action will be pursued:

 

(a)           Lot 3, Sections 11 & 12, Range 3, Plan 38230, Mountain Land District, 3021 Jameson Road, Electoral Area ‘D’, owned by W. Lynn and R. Vosper;

 

(b)           Lot 13, District Lot 117, Plan 10367, Nanoose District, 3076 Hillview Road, Electoral Area ‘E’, owned by J. Anderson;

 

(c)           Lot 4, District Lot 137, Plan 29414, Nanoose District, 1910 Stewart Road, Electoral Area ‘E’, owned by L. Beaudoin.

CARRIED

ENGINEERING

 

Cedar Sewer Service Area Establishing Bylaw No. 1445.

 

MOVED Director Kreiberg, SECONDED Director McNabb, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Cedar Sewer Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1445, 2005” be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

 

Cedar Sewer Service Area Capital Charge Bylaw No. 1446 and Cedar Sewer Service Area Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 1447.

 

MOVED Director Kreiberg, SECONDED Director McNabb, that “Cedar Sewer Service Area Capital Charge Bylaw No. 1446, 2005” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Kreiberg, SECONDED Director McNabb, that “Cedar Sewer Service Area Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 1447, 2005” be introduced for first three readings and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

FINANCE

 

Operating Results to June 30, 2005.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the summary report of financial results from operations to June 30, 2005 be received for information.

CARRIED


Financial Plan (2005 – 2010) Amendment Bylaw No. 1431.01 – To Authorize Improvements on Community Park Land – Area D.

 

MOVED Director D. Haime, SECONDED Director Holdom, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Financial Plan (2005 to 2010) Amendment Bylaw No. 1431.01, 2005” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director D. Haime, SECONDED Director Holdom, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Financial Plan (2005 to 2010) Amendment Bylaw No. 1431.01, 2005” having received three readings, be adopted and forwarded to the Ministry of Community Services.

CARRIED

Reserve Fund Bylaw Approvals – Bylaws No. 1452, 1453, 1454, 1455, 1456, 1457, 1458, 1459, 1460, 1461, 1462, 1463, 1464, 1465 and 1466.

 

Bylaw No. 1452.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Animal Control Extended Service (A, B, C, D) Bylaw Enforcement Expenditures Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1452, 2005” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Animal Control Extended Service (A, B, C, D) Bylaw Enforcement Expenditure Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1452, 2005” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1453.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Animal Control Extended Service (E, G and H) Bylaw Enforcement Expenditures Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1453, 2005” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Animal Control Extended Service (E, G and H) Bylaw Enforcement Expenditure Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1453, 2005” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1454.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Animal Control Extended Service (Electoral Area F) Bylaw Enforcement Expenditures Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1442, 2005” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Animal Control Extended Service (Electoral Area F) Bylaw Enforcement Expenditure Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1454, 2005” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1455.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Electoral Area ‘A’ Community Parks Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1455, 2005” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 


MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Electoral Area ‘A’ Community Parks Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1455, 2005” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1456.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Electoral Area ‘B’ Community Parks Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1456, 2005” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Electoral Area ‘B’ Community Parks Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1456, 2005” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1457.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Electoral Area ‘E’ Community Parks Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1457, 2005” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Electoral Area ‘E’ Community Parks Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1457, 2005” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1458.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Electoral Area ‘F’ Community Parks Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1458, 2005” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Electoral Area ‘F’ Community Parks Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1458, 2005” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1459.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Electoral Area ‘A’ Noise Control Extended Service Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1459, 2005” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Electoral Area ‘A’ Noise Control Extended Service Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1459, 2005” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1460.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Electoral Area ‘C’ Noise Control Extended Service Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1460, 2005” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Electoral Area ‘C’ Noise Control Extended Service Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1460, 2005” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1461.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Electoral Area ‘D’ Noise Control Extended Service Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1461, 2005” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Electoral Area ‘D’ Noise Control Extended Service Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1461, 2005” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1462.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Electoral Area ‘E’ Noise Control Extended Service Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1462, 2005” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Electoral Area ‘E’ Noise Control Extended Service Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1462, 2005” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1463.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Electoral Area ‘G’ Noise Control Extended Service Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1463, 2005” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Electoral Area ‘G’ Noise Control Extended Service Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1463, 2005” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1464.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “District 69 Swimming Pool Service Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1464, 2005” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “District 69 Swimming Pool Service Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1464, 2005” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1465.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Regional Growth Management Service Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1465, 2005” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Regional Growth Management Service Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1465, 2005” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1466.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Unsightly Premises Extended Service Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1466, 2005” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Unsightly Premises Extended Service Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1466, 2005” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

 


Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaws – French Creek (re Incorporation into Qualicum Beach) – Area G – Bylaws No. 791.10, 794.06, 874.05, 889.35 and 1089.03

 

Bylaw No. 791.10.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Holdom, that “Rural Streetlighting Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 791.10, 2005” be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 794.06.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Holdom, that “French Creek Fire Protection Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 794.06, 2005” be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 874.05.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Holdom, that “French Creek Water Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 874.05, 2005” be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 889.35.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Holdom, that “Northern Community Sewer Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 889.35, 2005” be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1089.03.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Holdom, that “Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Bulk Water Supply Development Cost Charge Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 1089.03, 2005” be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

 

SOLID WASTE

 

Waste Export Agreement Termination.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the Board request early termination of the agreement with the GVS&DD to collect, transship and dispose of 17,000 tonnes of RDN solid waste annually.

CARRIED

COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE

 

Arrowsmith Water Service Management Committee.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that the minutes of the Arrowsmith Water Service Management Committee meeting held May 18, 2005 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 July 20, 2005 be received for information.

CARRIED

Intergovernmental Advisory Committee.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the minutes of the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee meetings held July 7, 2005 and July 19, 2005 be received for information.

CARRIED

Director Van Eynde left the meeting citing a possible conflict with the next item.

 

Regional Parks & Trails Advisory Committee.

 

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that Peter Rothermel and Frank Van Eynde be appointed to the Regional Parks and Trails Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2007 and that Harriet Rueggeberg be appointed to the Regional Parks and Trails Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2006.

CARRIED

Director Van Eynde returned to the meeting.

 

The Chairperson noted that Directors Stanhope, McNabb, Kreiberg and Bartram will be Board representatives on the Regional Parks and Trails Advisory Committee.

 

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORTS

 

Regional Context Statement for District of Lantzville Official Community Plan.

 

MOVED Director C. Haime, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that this item be deferred subsequent to the Public Hearing being held by the District of Lantzville on September 14, 2005.

CARRIED

Lantzville Official Community Plan Referral – District of Lantzville.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the Regional Board forward the comments outlined in Schedule No. 1 to the District of Lantzville regarding the “District of Lantzville Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 50, 2005”.

CARRIED

 
Amendment to the Southern Community Sewer and Duke Point Sewer Service Areas (Bylaws No. 888.03 & 1004.01).

 

MOVED Director Kreiberg, SECONDED Director Korpan, that “Southern Community Sewer Service Participating Areas Amendment Bylaw No. 888.03, 2005” be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to the Ministry of Community Services for approval.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Kreiberg, SECONDED Director McNabb, that “Duke Point Sewer Service Participating Areas Amendment Bylaw No. 1004.01, 2005” be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to the Ministry of Community Services for approval.

CARRIED

2005 Local Government Elections – Appointment of CEO & DCEO.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director McNabb, that Maureen Pearse, Manager of Administrative Services, be appointed as the Chief Election Officer and Linda Burgoyne, Administrative Assistant, be appointed as the Deputy Chief Election Officer for the purpose of conducting the November 19, 2005 local government elections and referendums.

CARRIED

 

Resource and Forestry Lands Meeting Follow Up Report.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director McNabb, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘A’ Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1240.02, 2005” proceed to Public Hearing.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Kreiberg, SECONDED Director Van Eynde, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Arrowsmith Benson-Cranberry Bright Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1148.03, 2005” proceed to Public Hearing.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director D. Haime, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that “Regional District of Nanaimo East Wellington-Pleasant Valley Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1055.02, 2005” proceed to Public Hearing.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that “Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1115.03, 2005” proceed to Public Hearing.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Van Eynde, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Shaw Hill-Deep Bay Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1007.04, 2005” proceed to Public Hearing.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Kreiberg, SECONDED Director Bartram, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.325, 2005” proceed to Public Hearing.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Van Eynde, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘F’ Zoning and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.06, 2005” proceed to Public Hearing.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director D. Haime, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 1240.02, 2005, Bylaw No. 1148.03, 2005, Bylaw No. 1055.02, 2005, Bylaw No. 1115.03, 2005, Bylaw No. 1007.04, 2005, Bylaw No. 500.325, 2005 and Bylaw No. 1285.06, 2005 be delegated to Elaine Hamilton, Chair of the Electoral Area Planning Committee or Joe Stanhope, Chairperson.

CARRIED

Te’Mexw Treaty Negotiations.

 

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Bartram,:

 

1.             (a)           That the Board appoint Director Holme as the Board’s representative to the Te’Mexw Treaty table and Director C. Haime/Alternate Director Dempsey as the alternate.

 

(b)                 That the Board advise the Te’Mexw Treaty negotiators that they must consult directly with local governments on issues that affect them directly.

 

                (c)           That the position papers be reconfirmed as the position of the Board on Treaties within the Regional District of Nanaimo.

CARRIED

 

Renewal of Fire Protection Service Agreement, Errington and District Volunteer Fire Department.

 

MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Van Eynde, that the fire services agreement with the Errington and District Volunteer Fire Department be renewed for a five-year term from January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2009 and that the agreement provide for automatic five-year term renewals.

CARRIED
BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

 

E & N Pest Management Plan.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Westbroek,:

 

1.             That the RDN is opposed to any use of chemical sprays to control vegetation along the E & N Railroad within the boundaries of the RDN and strongly encourage the E & N Railway Company Ltd. to develop a Pest Management Plan which controls vegetation through cutting and mowing.

 

2.             That the RDN write the E & N Railway Company and advise them of our opposition to the Pest Management Plan, and to make representation at any public hearings opposing use of chemical sprays to control vegetation along the E & N Railroad.

CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
NEW BUSINESS

 

Administration - Agreements.

 

MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that all documents be dated and any draft version numbers be indicated clearly.

CARRIED

Landslide Compensation.

 

MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that staff be encouraged to look into the new landslide compensation being provided by the Province to North Vancouver.

CARRIED


IN CAMERA

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Holdom, that pursuant to Section 90(1)(g) of the Community Charter the Board proceed to an In Camera meeting to consider a legal matter.

CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Holdom, that this meeting adjourn to allow for an In Camera meeting.

CARRIED

TIME:  8:43 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                               

CHAIRPERSON                                                                     DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR