REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO

 

MINUTES OF THE INAUGURAL MEETING OF THE BOARD

OF THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO HELD ON

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2005, AT 7:00 PM IN THE

RDN BOARD CHAMBERS

 

 

 

Present:

                                                                Director J. Stanhope                                     Chairperson

                                                                Director J. Burnett                                         Electoral Area A

                                                                Director B. Sperling                                      Electoral Area B

                                                                Director M. Young                                         Electoral Area C

                                                                Director G. Holme                                         Electoral Area E

                                                                Director L. Biggemann                                  Electoral Area F

                                                                Director B. Johnston                                    City of Parksville

                                                                Director T. Westbroek                                   Town of Qualicum Beach

                                                                Director C. Haime                                          District of Lantzville

                                                                Director G. Korpan                                        City of Nanaimo

                                                                Director B. Holdom                                       City of Nanaimo

                                                                Director J. Manhas                                        City of Nanaimo

                                                                Director D. Brennan                                      City of Nanaimo

                                                                Director L. McNabb                                        City of Nanaimo

                                                                Director B. Bestwick                                      City of Nanaimo

 

Also in Attendance:

 

                                                                C. Mason                                                        Chief Administrative Officer

                                                                B. Lapham                                                      Deputy Administrator

                                                                N. Connelly                                                    Gen. Mgr. of Community Services

                                                                J. Finnie                                                         Gen. Mgr. of Environmental Services

                                                                N. Avery                                                          Manager of Financial Services

                                                                N. Tonn                                                          Recording Secretary

CALL TO ORDER

 

The Administrator called the meeting to order and confirmed receipt of notification from the City of Nanaimo, the City of Parksville, the Town of Qualicum Beach and the District of Lantzville advising of their Council appointments to the Board for the year 2006.

 

INAUGURATION OF BOARD MEMBERS

 

Judge Iverson conducted the inauguration proceedings including the Oaths of Office.

 

ELECTION OF BOARD CHAIRPERSON

 

The Administrator called for nominations for the position of Chairperson for the year 2006.

 

Director Westbroek nominated Director Stanhope.

 

There being no further nominations, the Administrator declared Director Stanhope Chairperson for 2006.


ELECTION OF DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON

 

The Administrator called for nominations for the position of Deputy Chairperson for the year 2006.

 

Director Westbroek nominated Director McNabb.

 

There being no further nominations, the Administrator declared Director McNabb Deputy Chairperson for the year 2006.

 

The Chairperson thanked the Board for their confidence and asked that any Director wishing to be appointed to an Advisory or Select committee to forward their name to the Deputy Chairperson or himself.

 

DELEGATIONS

 

Bob Patteson, re Water Invoice Reduction Request – 741 Mariner Way – Area G.

 

Mr. Patteson provided background information with respect to his request for a reduction to an outstanding water invoice.

 

BOARD MINUTES

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, November 22, 2005, be adopted.

CARRIED

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

For Adoption.

 

Bylaw No. 975.40.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Pump and Haul Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 975.40, 2005”, be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1004.01.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director McNabb, that “Duke Point Sewer Service Participating Areas Amendment Bylaw No. 1004.01, 2005" be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1125.02.

 

MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Bestwick, that “Morningstar Creek Water Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1125.02, 2005” be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1230.03.

 

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Korpan, that “Southern Community Transit Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 1230.03, 2005” be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 888.03.

 

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Korpan, that “Southern Community Sewer Service Participating Areas Amendment Bylaw No. 888.03, 2005” be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1445.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director McNabb, that “Cedar Sewer Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1445, 2005” be adopted.

CARRIED


Bylaw No. 1446.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Holme, that “Cedar Sewer Service Area Capital Charge Bylaw No. 1446, 2005” be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 867.02.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Korpan, that “Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 867.02, 2005” be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 947.02.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director McNabb, that Fairwinds Sewerage Facilities Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 947.02, 2005” be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1049.04.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director McNabb, that “Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Supply Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 1049.04, 2005” be adopted.

CARRIED

 

SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Area H Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee.

 

MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the minutes of the Area H Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee meeting held September 21, 2005, be received for information.

CARRIED

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORTS

 

Director Stanhope turned the Chair over to Director McNabb to participate in discussion with the next item.

 

Water Invoice Reduction Request – 741 Mariner Way – San Pareil Water Local Service Area – Area G.

 

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Holme, that the water use invoice for 741 Mariner Way for the period of May to September 2005 be reduced to $805.03.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Holme, that the Adjustment for Water Leak Policy be reviewed by staff notwithstanding the decision made with respect to 741 Mariner Way; and that the San Pareil water rates be reviewed.

CARRIED

Director Stanhope resumed the Chair.

 

BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement Amendment – 2005 – 2006.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the 2005/06 Regional Transit Annual Operating Agreement Amendment be approved subject to BC Transit confirmation that funding for fuel cost increases has been secured from the Province.

CARRIED

 

Director McNabb requested that staff bring forward a report on Transit bus signage revenue.

 


Report of Election Results – 2005 Local Government Elections.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the 2005 election results be received for information.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Holdom, that “Electoral Area A Recreation and Culture Services Establishment Bylaw No. 1467, 2005” be adopted.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Holdom, that “Electoral Area D Port Theatre Contribution Local Service Area Bylaw No. 1448, 2005” be adopted.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Holdom, that “Electoral Area E Port Theatre Contribution Local Service Area Bylaw No. 1449, 2005” be adopted.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Holme, that this meeting terminate.

CARRIED

 

TIME:  7:33 PM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

CHAIRPERSON                                                                                     DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR