regional district of central kootenay regular board

Regional District of Central Kootenay September 23, 2021

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Regional District of Central Kootenay

REGULAR BOARD MEETING Open Meeting Minutes

The ninth meeting of the Board of the Regional District of Central Kootenay in 2021 was

held on Thursday, September 23 at 9:03 a.m. by remote meeting due to Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).

ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT Chair A. Watson Electoral Area D Director G. Jackman Electoral Area A Director T. Wall Electoral Area B Director A. Casemore Electoral Area C Director R. Faust Electoral Area E Director T. Newell Electoral Area F Director H. Cunningham Electoral Area G Director W. Popoff Electoral Area H Director A. Davidoff Electoral Area I Director R. Smith Electoral Area J Director P. Peterson Electoral Area K Director K. Duff City of Castlegar Director J. Comer Town of Creston Director S. Hewat Village of Kaslo Director J. Hughes Village of Nakusp Director J. Morrison City of Nelson Director C. Moss Village of New Denver Director D. Lockwood Village of Salmo Director L. Main Village of Silverton Director J. Lunn Village of Slocan STAFF PRESENT S. Horn Chief Administrative Officer M. Morrison Corporate Officer/Manager of Corporate

Administration A. Lund Deputy Corporate Officer J. Chirico General Manager of Community Services S. Sudan General Manager of Development &

Community Sustainability Services U. Wolf General Manager of Environmental Services C. Saari-Heckly Human Resources Manager C. Johnson Manager Community Sustainability Service K. O'Rourke Regional Deputy Fire Chief N. Wight Planning Manager T. Dool Research Analyst P. Marshall Smith Sustainability Planner P. Faulkner Senior Energy Specialist E. Senyk Planner D. Elliott Communications Coordinator

_____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER & WELCOME

1.1 TRADITIONAL LANDS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT


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We acknowledge and respect the indigenous peoples within whose traditional lands we are meeting today.

1.2 ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

640/21 The agenda for the September 23, 2021 Regular Open Board meeting be adopted as circulated with the addition of the addendum.

Carried

1.3 ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES


641/21 The minutes from the August 19, 2021 Regular Open Board meeting be adopted as circulated.

Carried

2. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES

2.1 Director Davidoff: Area H and I Cell Service Infrastructure and Leasing Joint Service Feasibility Study Board Meetings January 21, 2021 - RES 65/21 February 18, 2021 - RES 96/21 March 18, 2021 - RES 197/21 April 15, 2021 - RES 283/21 June 17, 2021 - RES447/21 referred to the September 23, 2021 Board meeting.


642/21 That the following recommendation BE REFERRED to January 20, 2022 Board meeting:

That the Board approve up to $30,000 in the 2021 Financial Plan from the S106 Feasibility Study Reserve to hire a consultant to determine requirements and a proposed scope for the RDCK to assist telecommunications service providers in expanding cellular service in Electoral Areas I and H.

Carried

2.2 Bylaw 2708: City of Castlegar and Portions of Electoral Area I and J Transit Local

Service Amendment Board Meeting - August 19, 2021 RES 596/21 & 597/21 referred to the September 23, 2021 Board meeting. The Board Report dated June 4, 2021 from Tom Dool, Research Analyst, seeking Board approval to rescind third reading of Bylaw No. 2708 and reread as amended, has been received.


643/21 That THIRD reading of the City of Castlegar and Portions of Electoral Areas I and J Transit Local Service Amendment Bylaw No. 2708, 2020 be RESCINDED.

Carried


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Director Davidoff recorded opposed.

DIRECTOR Director Main left the meeting at 9:28 a.m. ABSENT


644/21 That the City of Castlegar and Portions of Electoral Areas I and J Transit Local Service Amendment Bylaw No. 2708, 2020 be read a THIRD time, as amended.

Carried


3. COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS 3.1 FOR INFORMATION

Committee/Commission Reports for information have been received as follows:

3.1.1 Nelson and District Recreation Commission No. 5: minutes August 25, 2021

3.1.2 Area A Economic Development Commission: minutes September 1, 2021

3.1.3 Creston Valley Services Committee: minutes September 2, 2021

3.1.4 Rosebery Parklands and Trails Commission: minutes September 2, 2021

3.1.5 Kaslo and Area D Economic Development Commission: minutes September 13, 2021 Staff has received the recommendation that Kaslo and Area D Economic Development Commission S109 will provide a letter of support to the Village of Kaslo for their Columbia Basin Trust Outdoor Revitalization Planning Grant application.

3.2 WITH RECOMMENDATIONS

3.2.1 Recreation Commission No. 9 - Portion of Area A: minutes September 7, 2021 Staff has received the recommendation from the Commission regarding the support for Bylaw No. 2678, 2021.


645/21 That the Board approve the payment of the following grants from the Recreation Commission No.9 – Area A Service S232, 2021 budget:

Crawford Bay & District Hall & Parks Society $6,200 South Kootenay Lake Community Service Society $900 Grey Creek Hall Society $2,000 Many Bays Community Band $300 East Shore Transportation Society $1,000

Carried

3.2.2 Riondel Commission of Management: minutes September 7, 2021



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646/21 That the Board of the Regional District of Central Kootenay authorizes up to $200,000 be borrowed under Section 403 of the Local Government Act, from the Municipal Finance Authority, for the purpose of the repair and maintenance to the Riondel Community Centre roof, and that the loan be repaid within 5 years, with no rights of renewal; AND FURTHER, the costs be funded from Recreation Facility Area A (Riondel) Service S209, following final approval of the 2022 budget.

Carried

3.2.3 Recreation Commission No. 6: minutes September 7, 2021


647/21 That the Board approve the payment of the following grants from the Recreation Commission No.6 – New Denver, Silverton and Area Service No. S229 2021 budget: Healthy Communities Society of the North Slocan Valley $200 Hills Recreation Society $700 Lucerne School Parent Advisory Committee $2,300 North Slocan Trails Society $2,900 Slocan Lake Early Learning Society $212

Carried


648/21 That the Board approve the RDCK extending a Lease Agreement with Interior Health for rental of the New Denver Fitness Centre to July, 31, 2026, and that the Chair and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the necessary documents; AND FURTHER, that the costs be paid from the Recreation Commission NO.6 – New Denver, Silverton and Area Service No. S229 2021 budget.

Carried

3.2.4 Joint Resource Recovery Committee: minutes September 22, 2021


649/21 That Resolution #590/21, being:

That the Board award the Central Composting Facility construction project to Integrated Sustainability Consultants Ltd, and that the Chair and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the necessary documents to a maximum value of $2,027,799 not including GST; AND FURTHER that the funds be paid from Service S187 Central Resource Recovery; AND FURTHER that the Board approve an amendment to the 2021 Financial Plan from S187 Central Resource Recovery Account 60000 to include the increased construction costs for the Central Landfill Composting Facility in the amount of $61,970, and increase Account 43100 Proceeds from Borrowing, an equivalent amount.

BE RESCINDED


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Carried


650/21 That the Board direct staff to prepare a Negotiated Request for Proposal for the Central Landfill Composting Facility Construction and undertake the procurement and negotiation with the proponent that offers the highest value to the RDCK which meets all required scope for less than $1,920,000 plus GST;

AND FURTHER that the Chair and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the necessary documents to a maximum value of $1,920,000 with the highest ranked proponent following negotiation;

AND FURTHER that the cost be included in the 2022 Financial Plan for Service S187 Central Resource Recovery.

Carried

3.3 DIRECTORS' REPORTS

Chair Watson requested the Directors' brief summaries be held at the end of the meeting if time permitted.

3.3.1 Director Jackman: Kootenay Timber Supply Area/Columbia Basin Regional

Advisory Committee/Connectivity

3.3.2 Director Watson 3.3.2.1 Director's Report: Electoral Area D Events

3.3.2.2 Letter of Support: Kaslo Search and Rescue Society

3.3.2.3 Columbia River Treaty Monthly Update: July 2021

3.3.3 Director Davidoff: Municipal Insurance Association of BC

3.3.4 Director Peterson

3.3.4.1 Letter of Support: Edgewood Internet Society

3.3.4.2 Letter of Support: Small Forest Tenure Capacity Building Project 4. COMMUNICATIONS

4.1 The letter dated August 9, 2021 from Jay Chalke, Ombudsperson, providing the quarterly report for April 1 - June 30, 2021.

4.2 The letter dated August 17, 2021 from Peter Ronald, UBCM, congratulating the RDCK

on the completion of the 2019 RDCK Regional FireSmart Program (CRI-10) and indicating the final payment in the amount of $145,000 will be transferred.

4.3 The letter dated August 18, 2021 from Lisa Beare, Minister of Citizen's Services,

thanking Regional Districts for joining in passive infrastructure discussions.

4.4 The letter dated August 18, 2021 from David Stevenson and Raven Lacerte, Moose Hide Campaign, requesting members wear their pins at the UBCM Convention and take action to end violence against indigenous women and children.

4.5 The letter dated August 19, 2021 from Peter Ronald, UBCM, congratulating the RDCK

on the completion of the 2020 RDCK Regional FireSmart Program (CRI-149) and indicating the final payment in the amount of $225,786 will be transferred.


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4.6 The letter dated August 23, 2021 from Edward Staple, BC Rural Health Network, supporting the RDCK's efforts to address the issue of inadequate and substandard ambulance services in rural areas.

4.7 The letter dated August 25, 2021 from Brian Bedford, Ministry of Municipal Affairs,

advising that the Erickson Water System Universal Metering project was not selected for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program grant funding.

4.8 The letter dated August 27, 2021 from Tara Faganello, Ministry of Municipal Affairs,

providing an update on the recently announced proof of vaccination and mandatory mask requirements.

4.9 The letter dated August 2021 from Sheila Pither, Council of Senior Citizen's

Organization of BC, providing an invitation to the Living in the 21st Century: A Seniors' Strategy virtual conference.

4.10 The invite from International Kootenay Lake Board of Control to attend the public

meeting on September 22, 2021 regarding the regulation of Kootenay Lake and the operations of Corra Linn Dam under the International Joint Commission's Orders of Approval.

5. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE


651/21 The Accounts Payable Summary for August 2021 in the amount of $3,071,935 be approved.

Carried

6. BYLAWS 6.1 Bylaw No. 2678: Recreation Commission No. 9 - Portion of Area A Bylaw No. 2678,

2021 Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

652/21 That the Recreation Commission No. 9 - Portion of Area A Bylaw No. 2678, 2021 be read a FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD time by content.

Carried


653/21 That the Recreation Commission No. 9 - Portion of Area A Bylaw No. 2678, 2021 be ADOPTED and the Chair and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the same.

Carried

6.2 Bylaw No. 2707: Kootenay Lake West Transit Service Establishment Amendment

The Board Report dated September 16, 2021 from Tom Dool, Research Analyst, seeking Board approval to rescind third reading and reread Bylaw No. 2707 to increase the maximum annual requisition amount for the Kootenay Lake West Transit Service, has been received Moved and seconded, And Resolved:


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654/21 That THIRD reading of the Kootenay Lake West Transit Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2707, 2020 be RESCINDED.

Carried



655/21 That the Kootenay Lake West Transit Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2707, 2021 be read a THIRD time, as amended.

Carried


6.3 Bylaw No. 2781 and 2782: Kootenay Columbia Rivers Official Community Plan and

RDCK Zoning Amendments (OCC Holding Ltd) The Board Report dated September 7, 2021 from Eileen Senyk, Planner, seeking no further action for Bylaws No. 2781 and 2782, has been received.


656/21 That no further action be taken with respect to Kootenay-Columbia Rivers Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2781, 2021 being a bylaw to amend the Kootenay Columbia Rivers Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1157.

Carried


657/21 That no further action be taken with respect to Regional District of Central Kootenay Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2782, 2021 being a bylaw to amend the Regional District of Central Kootenay Zoning Bylaw No. 1675, 2004.

Carried

7. NEW BUSINESS

7.1 DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY 7.1.1 Regional Watershed Governance Initiative

CAO Horn provided an update on the Regional Watershed Governance Initiative.


658/21 That the Board direct the Chair of the Board and Chair of Community Sustainable Living Advisory Committee to reach out to MLA Brittny Anderson to discuss opportunities for engagement around the Regional Watershed Governance Initiative as it moves into Phase 3 focused on relationship building, monitoring and mapping.

Carried

7.1.2 Letter of Support: Kootenay Clean Energy Transition


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The Board Report dated September 2, 2021 from Paul Faulkner, Senior Energy Specialist, seeking the Board send a letter of support to the Real Estate Foundation of BC to fund the Kootenay Clean Energy Transition: Deep Retrofit Pilot in Rural BC, has been received.

Director Faust declared a conflict of interest due to her being on the Board of Governors for Real Estate Foundation and left the meeting at 10:11 a.m. Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

659/21 That the Board send a letter of support to the Real Estate Foundation of BC for the Community Energy Association’s Kootenay Clean Energy Transition: Deep Retrofit Pilot in Rural BC project.

Carried

Director Faust joined the meeting at 10:13 a.m.

RECESS/ The meeting recessed at 10:13 a.m. for a break and reconvened at 10:24 a.m. RECONVENED

7.1.3 For Information: Wildfire Mitigation Update

The Board Report dated August 27, 2021 from Chris Johnson, Manager of Community Sustainability, providing the Board an update regarding wildfire mitigation, has been received.

7.1.4 Selous Creek Wildfire Mitigation Project: Hand Treatment portion


660/21 That the Board direct staff to undertake the procurement and negotiation process for the Hand Treatment portion of the Forest Enhancement Society of BC grant funded Selous Creek Wildfire Fuel Mitigation Project with the proponent that offers the highest value to the RDCK which meets all required scope for less than $130,000 + GST with costs apportioned from Service A101; AND FURTHER that the Chair and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the necessary documents to a maximum value of $130,000 with the highest ranked proponent following negotiation.

Carried

7.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

7.2.1 Servicing Agreement: Lucas Road Water System Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

661/21 That the Board approve the RDCK enter into a Servicing Agreement with the City of Castlegar for providing potable water to the Regional District for Lucas Road Water System for the period December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2026, and that the Chair and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the necessary documents.

Carried

7.3 FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

7.3.1 Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Governments: 2022 Sponsorship Moved and seconded, And Resolved:


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662/21 That the funds approved in resolution 403/20 be allocated to the 2022 Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Governments' AGM and Conference in Nelson, BC in April in the amount of $6,000 from General Administration Service S100 due to the cancellation of the 2021 AGM and Convention because of COVID-19.

Carried

7.3.2 Transit Service Budget Amendments

The Board Report dated August 25, 2021 from Tom Dool, Research Analyst, seeking Board approval to amend the transit service budget, has been received.


663/21 That the Board approve an amendment to the 2021 Financial Plan for the North Shore portion of S238 North Shore Slocan Valley Transit (OPR122) to increase account 45000 Transfer From Reserves by the amount of $14,609.89 and increase account 54030 Contracted Expenses an equivalent amount to address the liability resulting from an increase in the local government share of transit operating costs.

Carried


664/21 That the Board approve an amendment to the 2021 Financial Plan for the Slocan Valley portion of S238 North Shore Slocan Valley Transit (OPR476) to increase account 45000 Transfer From Reserve by the amount of $17,280.21 and increase account 54030 Contracted Expenses an equivalent amount to address the liability resulting from an increase in the local government share of transit operating costs.

Carried


665/21 That the Board approve an amendment to the 2021 Financial Plan for S239 Kootenay Lake West Transit to increase account 45000 Transfer From Reserve by the amount of $25,781.90 and increase account 54030 Contracted Expenses an equivalent amount to address the liability resulting from an increase in the local government share of transit operating costs.

Carried


7.3.3 Select Committee on Director Remuneration: Update The Board Report dated September 9, 2021 from Stuart Horn, Chief Administrative Officer, providing an update to the Board on behalf of the Select Committee's discussions on Director Remuneration Bylaw No. 2710, has been received.

CAO Horn provided a summary of the first meeting of the Select Committee.

Moved and seconded,


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And Resolved:

666/21 That Schedule A of the Draft Chair, Director and Alternate Directors Remuneration Bylaw No. 2710, 2021 be updated to reflect the following rates:

Chair Stipend (Monthly) $3,352 Vice Chair Stipend (Monthly) $670 Rural Affairs Chair (Monthly) $795 West, Central, and East Resource Recovery Chair Stipend (Monthly) $397 Other Meeting Stipend (Per Meeting) $191 Allowance for staying with Family/Friends (Per Night) $50

Carried


667/21 That the Draft Chair, Director and Alternate Directors Remuneration Bylaw No. 2710, 2021 be updated to remove the eligibility for stipend to the Joint Resource Recovery Committee Chair.

Carried


668/21 That the Board direct staff to amend the RDCK Procedures Bylaw No. 2576, 2019, to provide for the sub regional Resource Recovery Chairs to rotate the responsibility of chairing the Joint Resource Recovery Committee meetings during the year.

Carried


669/21 That the Draft Chair, Director and Alternate Directors Remuneration Bylaw No. 2710, 2021 include an annual increase to stipends of the average monthly change in the BC Consumer Price Index from November 1 to October 31, with the rate applied as of January 1 of each year.

Carried


670/21 That the Draft Chair, Director and Alternate Directors Remuneration Bylaw No. 2710, 2021 include a provision that Schedule A to the bylaw is reviewed by the Board, or if desired, a Special Committee in February in the year of each local government election beginning in 2026, with any changes to be effective January 1 following the election.

Carried

7.4 FIRE SERVICES

7.4.1 Passmore and Ymir: Replacement of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus


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The Board Report dated August 27, 2021 from Kynan O'Rourke, Regional Deputy Fire Chief - Operations, seeking Board approval for the procurement of MSA G1 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, has been received.


671/21 That the Board direct staff to proceed with the purchase of G1 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) from Rocky Mountain Phoenix in the amount of $79,683 for Passmore from Fire Protection - Area H and I (Slocan Valley) Service S142 and in the amount of $97,326 for Ymir from Fire Protection - Area G (Ymir) Service S136; AND FURTHER, that the 2021 Financial Plan be amended for Passmore from Fire Protection - Area H and I (Slocan Valley) Service S142 to increase the Contribution From Reserves and Capital Expenses by $7,683 for the purchase of SCBA.

Carried

7.4.2 North Shore Fire Chief

The Board Report dated August 27, 2021 from Nora Hannon, Regional Fire Chief, seeking Board approval for the appointment of the Fire Chief for the North Shore Volunteer Fire Department, has been received.


672/21 That the Board appoint Jay Marshall as Fire Chief for the North Shore Volunteer Fire Department.

Carried

7.4.3 Slocan Fire Chief

The Board Report dated August 27, 2021 from Nora Hannon, Regional Fire Chief, seeking Board approval for the appointment of the Fire Chief for the Slocan Volunteer Fire Department, has been received.

Director Lunn declared a conflict of interest due to the appointee being her sibling and left the meeting at 11:22 a.m. Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

673/21 That the Board appoint Devin Lindsay as Fire Chief for the Slocan Volunteer Fire Department.

Carried

After the recommendation Director Lunn joined the meeting at 11:24 a.m.

7.4.4 Extension New Denver Agreement: Fire Protection Service


674/21 That the Board approve payment of $70,061 from Fire Protection‐Area H (New Denver Contract) Service S140 as an extension of the fire protection service agreement to December 31, 2021, and that staff be directed to continue negotiating a renewal of the contract for a five (5) year term effective January 1, 2022.


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Carried

7.4.5 Extension Castlegar, Fairview Agreement: Fire Protection Service Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

675/21 That the Board approve payment of $21,310 from service S147 ‐ Fire Protection‐Area J (Castlegar, Fairview Contract) as an extension of the fire protection service agreement to December 31, 2021, and that staff be directed to continue negotiating a renewal of the contract for a five (5) year term effective January 1, 2022.

Carried

7.5 GRANTS

7.5.1 Discretionary Moved and seconded, And Resolved:

676/21 Discretionary grants out of the funds available for the following Electoral Areas/Member Municipalities be approved as designated:

AREA A

South Kootenay Lake ArtConnect Society

Harrison Memorial Community Church Purchase

$5,000

AREA B

Iron Maiden Ladies Golf Tournament

Tournament Support $500

Mormon Hills School Society Green House Purchase for School Program

$1,500

AREA C

Iron Maiden Ladies Golf Tournament

Tournament Support $600

Kootenay Milk Producers Awareness Event Support $2,000

AREA E

Balfour Seniors Branch #120 Foot Pedal Hand Sanitizer Purchase

$459.19

RDCK – Planning Dept. Community Wide Mailout $3,500

AREA G

Nelson Baseball Association Refurbish Bleachers at Queen Elizabeth Park

$3,000

AREA J

Ootischenia Fire Department Satellite Phone Purchase $2,100

Ootischenia Fire Department Social Club

Member Appreciation $3,000

Robson Fire Department Satellite Phone Purchase $2,100

Carried

7.5.2 Community Development Moved and seconded, And Resolved:


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677/21 Community Development grants out of the funds available for the following Electoral Areas/Member Municipalities be approved as designated:

AREA A

South Kootenay Lake Community Service Society

Tamarack Institute’s National Conference

$500

AREA B

South Kootenay Lake Community Service Society


$750

AREA C

RDCK – Project Management West Creston Fire Hall Project

$5,000

South Kootenay Lake Community Services Society


$500

AREA D

Lardeau Valley Historical Society Outdoor Museum Park Signage

$1,000

AREA E

Glade Watershed Protection Society

The Story of Water Video $800

Taghum Community Society Commercial-grade Kitchen for Taghum Hall

$2,000

AREA F



Taghum Community Society Commercial-grade Kitchen for Taghum Hall

$4,000

AREA H

Slocan Volunteer Fire Department

Appreciation for Trozzo Creek Fire Efforts

$2,000

Crescent Valley Firemans Fund Apparel for Fire Department Members

$2,000



AREA I



AREA J



AREA K

School District 10 Arrow Lakes Fish in Schools Program 2021 $7,500

CRESTON

South Kootenay Lake Community Services Society


$500

KASLO

Kaslo & Area Youth Council Youth Centre Renovation $4,000


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SALMO

Village of Salmo 75 Years Time Capsule $2,500

Carried

7.6 CHAIR/CAO REPORTS DIRECTOR Director Main joined the meeting at 11:35 a.m. PRESENT

Chair Watson indicated the International Kootenay Lake Board of Control (IKLBC) will be a delegation at the November 18, 2021 Board meeting. IKLBC held a meeting on September 22, 2021 and discussed the regulation of Kootenay Lake and the operations of Corra Linn Dam under the International Joint Commission's Orders of Approval. Chair Watson request the Directors review the information provided at the meeting and submit any questions to the Chair prior to the delegation. There will be a discussion regarding in person Board meetings in the near future and Chair Watson will let the Directors know the outcome.

CAO Horn indicated the RDCK offices will be closed for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. He encouraged the Directors and staff to participate in Central Kootenay Food Policy Council’s special meeting featuring Nasuʔkin (Chief) Joe Pierre on September 30, 2021.

8. RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE


678/21 That the Board take no further action to file a Notice on Title relating to land at 3850 Krestova Road, Electoral Area H, currently owned by Larrie and Willow Carr, legally described as Lot A, District Lots 7361 and 7367, Kootenay District Plan 14845.

Carried


679/21 That the Corporate Officer of the Regional District of Central Kootenay be directed to file a Notice with the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia, stating that a resolution has been made under Section 57 of the Community Charter by the Regional District Board relating to land at 1065 Silver Springs Road, Electoral Area J and legally described as LOT 97, PLAN NEP795, DISTRICT LOT 301A, KOOTENAY LAND DISTRICT, and further, if an active Building permit or Building application is in place, that it be cancelled; and finally, that information respecting the resolution may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Central Kootenay on normal working days during regular office hours.

Carried


680/21 That the Board APPROVE the issuance of Development Variance Permit V2105F-03595.005-Nil_&_Gagne-DVP000211 to Anne Baril and Nil Gagne for the property located at 3034 Miller Road, Electoral Area F and legally described as LOT A, DISTRICT LOT 788, KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN 13885 (PID 010-472-886) to vary Section 605.5 of Regional District of Central Kootenay Zoning Bylaw No. 1675, 2004 FROM 4.5 metres TO 0 metres as measured from the roof line.


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Carried


681/21 That the Board APPROVE the issuance of Development Variance Permit V2010F- 06710.100 to Linda and Michael Monea for the property located at 2494 Highway 3A, Electoral Area F and legally described as LOT 1, PLAN NEP85823, DISTRICT LOT 4311, KOOTENAY LAND DISTRICT (PID: 027-373- 321) to vary Section 605.5 of Regional District of Central Kootenay Zoning Bylaw No. 1675, 2004 to reduce the front and exterior (western) side lot lines as follows: FROM 4.5 metres TO 0 metres to permit the construction of a garage building; SUBJECT TO receipt of a landscape plan and landscape security deposit to cover 125% of the cost required for the landscaping.

Carried


682/21 That the Board APPROVE the issuance of Development Variance Permit V2107J- 07285.490 to Dayna Kanigan and Matthew Roberts for the property located at 729 Prairie South Road, Electoral Area J and legally described LOT 19, PLAN EPP44977, DISTRICT LOT 4598, KOOTENAY LAND DISTRICT (PID: 029-557-216) to vary Section 605.1 of Regional District of Central Kootenay Zoning Bylaw No. 1675, 2004 to reduce the interior (northern) side lot line as follows:

FROM 2.5 metres TO 1.2 metres to permit the construction of an accessory structure 17 m2 in size.

Carried


683/21 That the Board APPROVE the issuance of a Development Variance Permit V2106J- 07289.338-RDCK-DVP00212 to the Regional District of Central Kootenay for the property located at 119 Ootischenia Road, Electoral Area J and legally described as Lot A, Plan EPP78088, DL 4598, Kootenay Land District with the following Development Variance under Section 605.1 of Regional District of Central Kootenay Zoning Bylaw No. 1675, 2004: FROM 7.5metres TO 1 metre.

Carried


684/21 That Regional District of Central Kootenay Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2795, 2021 being a bylaw to amend the Regional District of Central Kootenay Zoning Bylaw No. 1675, 2004 is hereby given FIRST and SECOND reading by content and referred to a PUBLIC HEARING.

Carried


685/21 That in accordance with the Regional District of Central Kootenay Planning Procedures and Fees Bylaw No. 2457, 2015, Electoral Area F Director Tom Newell is hereby delegated the authority to chair the Public Hearing on behalf of the Regional District Board.


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Carried


686/21 That the Board direct staff to undertake the Agriculture Policy Review Phase Two as described in the Committee Report – Agriculture Policy Review Phase Two dated September 9, 2021.

Carried


687/21 That the Regional District of Central Kootenay Unsightly Property Amendment Bylaw No. 2778, 2021 be read a FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD time by content.

Carried


688/21 That the Regional District of Central Kootenay Unsightly Property Amendment Bylaw No. 2778, 2021 be ADOPTED and the Chair and Corporate Officer are authorized to sign same.

Carried


689/21 That the Community Works Fund application submitted by the Salmo Ski Club for the Salmo Ski Hill Lodge Energy Upgrade Project in the total amount of $60,000 be approved and that the funds be disbursed from the following Community Works Funds:

Electoral Area E in the amount of $7,000; Electoral Area F in the amount of $7,000; Electoral Area G in the amount of $32,000; Electoral Area I in the amount of $7,000; Electoral Area J in the amount of $7,000;

SUBJECT TO submission of the RDCK building permit application.

Carried

ORDER OF AGENDA The Order of Business was changed to address public time, with Item 10 CHANGED Public time considered at this time. 10. PUBLIC TIME

The Chair called for questions from the public and members of the media at 11:54 a.m. ORDER OF AGENDA Item 9 Directors’ Motions was considered at this time. RESUMED 9. DIRECTORS' MOTIONS

9.1 Director Popoff: Fire Protection/Fire Response Service - Hillls Moved and seconded, And Resolved:


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690/21 That the Board direct staff to conduct a service case analysis for the community of Hills, Electoral Area H, to determine the best options for the delivery of fire protection or fire response services, and report the results back to the Board.

Carried

9.2 Director Smith: Lease Agreement - Ootischenia Community Society


691/21 That staff be directed to negotiate a Lease Agreement with the Ootischenia Community Society for the Society’s use of a portion of the RDCK’s Ootischenia Fire Hall property for the purpose of developing and operating a community park.

Carried

RECESS/ The meeting recessed at 11:51 a.m. for lunch and reconvened at 12:23 p.m. RECONVENE DIRECTOR Director Main left the meeting at 11:51 a.m. ABSENT

11. IN CAMERA

11.1 RESOLUTION - MEETING CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC The Open meeting will be adjourned after In Camera without reconvening back into the open session unless there is business that needs to be addressed.


692/21 In the opinion of the Board - and in accordance with Section 90 of the Community Charter - the public interest so requires that persons other than DIRECTORS, ALTERNATE DIRECTORS, DELEGATIONS AND STAFF be excluded from the meeting; AND FURTHER, in accordance with Section 90 of the Community Charter, the meeting is to be closed on the bases identified in the following subsections: (c) labour relations or other employee relations; (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality; (i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; (k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public; (n) the consideration of whether a council meeting should be closed under a provision of this subsection or subsection (2);

Carried

11.2 RESOLUTION - RECESS OF OPEN MEETING


693/21 The Open Meeting be recessed at 12:24 p.m. in order to conduct the In Camera Board meeting and reconvened at 1:11 p.m.


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Carried

12. MATTERS ARISING FROM IN CAMERA MEETINGThe recommendation regarding borrowing for the purpose of HB Remediation and Closure wasreferred to the Open meeting for consideration.

Moved and seconded,And Resolved:

694/21 That the Board of the Regional District of Central Kootenay authorizes up to a maximumamount of $900,000 be borrowed, under Section 403 of the Local Government Act, from theMunicipal Finance Authority, for Service S187 Central Resource Recovery for the purpose of HBRemediation and Closure Project and construction overages; and that the loan be repaid within5 years, with no rights of renewal.

Carried


695/21 That the Board authorize staff and Directors to communicate the RDCK’s interest in the IC92/21 purchase of private land located in Krestova, Electoral Area H that is legally described a Block A

District Lot 7367 Kootenay District, PID 009-399-003 and Block A District Lot 7602 Kootenay District, PID 009-398-996 to those who may inquire.

Carried

Chair Watson indicated that Directors’ brief summaries would be addressed at the October 21, 2021 Board meeting.

13. ADJOURNMENTMoved and seconded,And Resolved:

696/21 That the meeting adjourn at 1:14 p.m.

Carried

Originally signed by_________________________ Aimee Watson, RDCK Board Chair

Originally signed by_________________________ Angela Lund, Secretary

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