REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO

 

 

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2009, AT 7:27 PM

RDN BOARD CHAMBERS

 

Present:

                            Director J. Stanhope                                   Chairperson

                            Director J. Burnett                                       Electoral Area A

                            Director G. Rudischer                                 Electoral Area B

                            Director M. Young                                       Electoral Area C

                            Director G. Holme                                        Electoral Area E

                            Director L. Biggemann                                 Electoral Area F

                            Director D. Bartram                                     Electoral Area H

                            Director E. Mayne                                        City of Parksville

                            Director T. Westbroek                                 Town of Qualicum Beach

                            Director L. McNabb                                     City of Nanaimo

                            Director L. Sherry                                       City of Nanaimo

                            Director B. Bestwick                                   City of Nanaimo

                            Director D. Johnstone                                 City of Nanaimo

                            Director B. Holdom                                      City of Nanaimo

                            Director J. Ruttan                                        City of Nanaimo

                            Director J. Kipp                                            City of Nanaimo

 

Also in Attendance:

 

                            C. Mason                                                     Chief Administrative Officer

                            J. Finnie                                                       General Manager, Water & Wastewater Services

                            T. Osborne                                                  General Manager, Recreation & Parks

                            P. Thorkelsson                                            General Manager, Development Services

                            N. Avery                                                      Gen. Manager, Finance & Information Services

                            D. Trudeau                                                  Gen. Manager, Transportation & Solid Waste Services

                            N. Tonn                                                        Recording Secretary

 

 

COMMISSIONS

 

District 69 Recreation Commission.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meeting held May 21, 2009 be received for information.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the following District 69 Recreation Youth Grants be approved:

 

                Bard to Broadway – Teen Musical Theatre                                                                                            $             2,500

                District 69 Family Resource Association – Youth Week Event                                                               $                750

                Oceanside Arts Council – Youth Theatre Workshop                                                                              $                750

                One Five One – Art Materials                                                                                                                  $             2,500

                Parksville Qualicum Community Foundation – Hallow’s Eve Event                                                          $             1,850

CARRIED

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the following District 69 Recreation Community Grants be approved:

 

                Arrowsmith Community Enhancement Society – Picnic                                                                          $             1,000

                Bard to Broadway – Pacific Vocal Institute                                                                                            $             1,000

                Bowser Chess Club – Tournament Equipment                                                                                       $             2,100

                Errington Farmer’s Market – Band Shell Project Seating                                                                         $             1,500

                Parksville & Dist. Assn. for Community Living – Music Programs                                                           $             2,000

                Parksville & Dist. 69 Team – Operation Trackshoes Meet Transportation                                              $             1,500

                Parksville Lawn Bowling Club – Curbing                                                                                                $                470

                Parksville Seniors Activity Centre – Storage Cupboards                                                                        $                250

                Qualicum Beach Community Garden Society – Construction of Raised Beds                                        $             2,500

                The Old School House – Harvest of Music Festival                                                                                $             1,900

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the Regional District Board support an application for the repair and upgrades of the Ravensong Aquatic Centre under the Western Economic Diversification Canada – Recreation Infrastructure Canada Program and commit to cover the Regional District’s share of eligible project costs and ineligible project costs.

CARRIED

IN CAMERA

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director McNabb, that pursuant to Section 90(1) (a), (c) and (e) of the Community Charter the Board proceed to an In Camera meeting to consider personal information about an individual being considered for appointment to the Nanaimo Airport Commission and items related to personnel and land issues.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director McNabb, that this meeting adjourn to allow for an In Camera meeting.

CARRIED

TIME:  7:29 PM

 

RISE AND REPORT

 

EXECUTIVE STANDING COMMITTEE

 

Nanaimo Airport Commission Appointment.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director McNabb, that Elved (Al) Tully be nominated as the Regional District of Nanaimo’s appointee to the Nanaimo Airport Commission for a term ending December 31, 2009 with the option to renew the nomination for a further three (3) year term ending December 31, 2012.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director McNabb, that meeting terminate.

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                               

CHAIRPERSON        SR. MGR, CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION

 

TIME:  7:35 PM