CARIBOO CHILCOTIN REGIONAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT

 

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

 

Friday, September 15, 2006 at 9:30 am

 

 

Bowron Lake Lodge and Resort

Highway 26

Wells, BC

 

 

1.                 Call to Order

2.                 Consideration of the Agenda (additions/deletions)

3.                 Delegations

 

11:00 am – Michael D. Gumpel, RN BSN, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Northern Health, and Raelene Shea, Clinical and Support Services, Interior Health regarding pandemic influenza.

 

4.                 Adoption of Minutes

 

4.1

Minutes of the Regular Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board Meeting held September 1, 2006.

 

Recommendation:  That the Minutes of the Regular Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board Meeting held September 1, 2006, be adopted as presented.

 

5.       Reports and Correspondence

 

5.1

Interior Health – Media Release – Healthcare in Enderby.

 

Recommendation:  That the Interior Health – Media Release dated August 30, 2006, entitled “Stepping up Healthcare in Enderby”, be received.

5.2

Interior Health – Media Release – Smokey Skies.

 

Recommendation:  That the Interior Health – Media Release dated August 29, 2006, entitled “Smokey Skies and Your Health”, be received.

5.3

Interior Health – Media Release – Mental Illness.

 

Recommendation:  That the Interior Health – Media Release dated September 5, 2006, entitled “Mental Illness… Fearing What We Don’t Understand New Poster Campaign Puts an Everyday Face on This Disease”, be received.

5.4

Interior Health – Media Release – Kelowna General Hospital.

 

Recommendation:  That the Interior Health – Media Release dated August 31, 2006, entitled “Contract Awarded for Redesign of Kelowna General Hospital Neonatal Unit”, be received.

5.5

Interior Health - Media Release – Short Term Housing for Youth.

 

Recommendation:  That the Interior Health – Media Release dated August 31, 2006, entitled “Okanagan Families Society to Provide Short-Term Housing for Youth”, be received.

5.6

Interior Health – Media Release – HIV Decline Stalls.

 

Recommendation:  That the Interior Health – Media Release dated September 5, 2006, entitled “Rate of HIV Decline Stalls in Interior Health”, be received.

5.7

Interior Health – Media Release – Youth Addiction Services.

 

Recommendation:  That the Interior Health – Media Release dated August 28, 2006, entitled “Contract Awarded for Youth Addiction Services Across the Thompson-Cariboo Region”, be received.

5.8

Interior Health – Media Release – Delivering News in the ER.

 

Recommendation:  That the Interior Health – Media Release dated  August 29, 2006, entitled “Study Considers How Best to Deliver Bad News in the ER”, be received.

5.9

Interior Health – Media Release – Addiction Service in Merritt.

 

Recommendation:  That the Interior Health – Media Release dated August 28, 2006, entitled “Addiction Service to Target Youth in Merritt”, be received.

5.10

Interior Health – Media Release – A Healthy Mind.

 

Recommendation:  That the Interior Health – Media Release dated August 30, 2006, entitled “A Healthy Mind – It’s a Beautiful Thing New Poster Campaign Puts an Everyday Face on Mental Illness”, be received.

5.11

Interior Health – Public Service Announcement.

 

Recommendation:  That the Interior Health - Public Service Announcement dated September 1, 2006 regarding the Home and Community Care information session, be received.

5.12

Memorandum of Understanding.

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

 

Recommendation:  That the agenda item summary from Lynn Paterson, Treasurer dated August 31, 2006 and the memo from Barry Cheal, MH dated August 14, 2006 regarding the proposed Appendices to the Memorandum of Understanding between the RHDs and NH, the Memorandum of Understanding Amendment, the Memorandum of Understanding Appendix A – Northern Health/Regional Hospital District Project Implementation & Accountability Process and the Memorandum of Understanding Appendix B – Disposal of Northern Health Capital Assets & Disposition of Proceeds, be received.

 

Further, that the Memorandum of Understanding Appendix A – Northern Health/Regional Hospital District Project Implementation & Accountability Process and Memorandum of Understanding Appendix B – Disposal of Northern Health Capital Assets & Disposition of Proceeds be approved, and the Chair be authorized to sign the Memorandum of Understanding Amendment.

5.13

UBCM Resolution – Smoke-Free BC.

 

Recommendation:  That the letter from the Heart and Stroke Foundation and The Lung Association dated August 29, 2006 regarding a resolution at the UBCM Convention to make BC 100% smoke-free with no provisions for designated smoking rooms, be received.

5.14

Northern Health – UBCM Convention.

 

Recommendation:  That the letter from Malcolm Maxwell, CEO dated September 5, 2006 regarding the UBCM Convention in Victoria on October 23-24, 2006, be received.

 

6.       Adjournment


CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT

 

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

 

Friday, September 15, 2006 at 9:45 am

 

 

Bowron Lake Lodge and Resort

Highway 26 

Wells, BC

 

 

 

1.       Call to Order

2.       Consideration of the Agenda (additions/deletions)

3.       Delegations/Guests

 

There are no delegations scheduled.

 

4.       Adoption of Minutes

 

4.1

Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting Held August 18, 2006.

 

Recommendation:  That the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held August 18, 2006, be received and adopted.

4.2

Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting Held September 1, 2006.

 

Recommendation:  That the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held September 1, 2006, be received and adopted.

4.3

Voting Rules/Filing of Notice of Bylaw Contravention.

Stakeholder Vote – Weighted – Electoral Areas D, E, F, G, H, and L

 

Recommendation:  That the agenda item summary from Jo-Anne Frank, Corporate Secretary, dated September 8, 2006, regarding the application of voting rules at the August 18, 2006 Board meeting,  be received. Further, that Board Resolution No. 06-08A-18 be rescinded. Further, that the agenda item summary from Rick Hodgson, Chief Building Inspector dated July 27, 2006 regarding Filing a Notice of Bylaw Contravention, be received.  Further, that Notice in the Land Title Office be filed in accordance with section 57 of the Community Charter, against Lot 7, District Lot 4856, Lillooet District, Plan KAP69128.  Further that Notice not be filed for up to 60 days to allow for the property owner to meet with the Electoral Area Director and staff in an attempt to resolve this matter.”

4.4

Minutes of the Regular Committee of the Whole Meeting Held September 1, 2006.

 

Recommendation:  That the Minutes of the Regular Committee of the Whole Meeting held September 1, 2006, be received and adopted.

4.5

Recommendations from the Committee of the Whole.

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

 

Recommendation:  That the agenda item summary from Joanne Frank, Corporate Secretary, dated September 11, 2006, regarding recommendations from the Committee of the Whole meeting held September 1, 2006, be received.  Further, that the following recommendations contained therein be endorsed:

 

Strata Development

1) “That staff develop a policy for the Board’s consideration regarding strata developments in the Cariboo.”

 

West Nile Virus

2) “That Resolution No. 05-09B-65 regarding the West Nile Virus, be removed from the Executive Committee Memorandum of Business.”

 

Review of MOB

3) “That the agenda item summary from Jo-Anne Frank, Corporate Secretary, dated August 28, 2006, regarding an item brought forward by the Board relative to the Executive Memorandum of Business, be received.  Further, that Item “A”, September 2004; Item “A”, April 2005; Item “B”, September 2005; Item “D”, September 2005; Item “A”, December 2005; Item “A”, January 2006; Item F, May 2006; and Item “I”, May 2006, be deleted from the Executive Committee Memorandum of Business.”

 

 

Trust Foundation

4) “That the issue of establishing regional or sub-regional trust foundations be referred to the South and Central Cariboo Committees, along with pertinent information, for the Committee’s consideration. Further, that north Cariboo Directors be invited to have a similar meeting to discuss this issue.”

 

Fall Fairs

5) “That Directors wishing to be involved in the Central and North Cariboo Fall Fairs be provided with Cariboo Regional District information handouts to be distributed at these venues.”

 

5.       Bylaws

 

Bylaws for Consideration of Third Reading

 

5.1

Cariboo Regional District 150 Mile House Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4160, 2006

Text Amendment

(5104-20-021 – 153 Mile Ranch Ltd.)      

Area F – Director Duncan Barnett

Stakeholder Vote – All Electoral Areas, District of Wells.

 

Recommendation:  That the Board consider the results of the public hearing when making a determination as to whether or not to read Cariboo Regional District 150 Mile House Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4160, 2006 a third time this 15th day of September, 2006. 

5.2

Cariboo Regional District 150 Mile House Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4161, 2006

Lots 3 & 4, District Lot 195, Cariboo District, Plan PGP47535

From Rural Residential 2 (RR-2) designation to Industrial designation

(5104-20-022 – 153 Mile Ranch Ltd.)      

Area F – Director Duncan Barnett

Stakeholder Vote – All Electoral Areas, District of Wells

 

Recommendation:  That the Board consider the results of the public hearing when making a determination as to whether or not to read Cariboo Regional District 150 Mile House Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4161, 2006 a third time this 15th day of September, 2006. 

5.3

Cariboo Regional District Williams Lake Fringe and 150 Mile House Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4162, 2006

Lots 3 & 4, District Lot 195, Cariboo District, Plan PGP47535

From Rural 2 (RR 2) zone to Special Exception M 1-6 zone

(4600-20-2567 – 153 Mile Ranch Ltd.)    

Area F– Director Duncan Barnett

Stakeholder Vote – All Electoral Areas, District of Wells

 

Recommendation: That the Board consider the results of the public hearing when making a determination as to whether or not to read Cariboo Regional District Williams Lake Fringe and 150 Mile House Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4162, 2006 a third time this 15th day of September, 2006. 

 

 

Bylaws for Consideration of Three Readings

 

5.4

150 Mile House Fire Protection Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 4167

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

 

Recommendation: That the agenda item summary from Jo-Anne Frank, Corporate Secretary, dated September 11, 2006, regarding Cariboo Regional District 150 Mile House Fire Protection Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 4167, 2006, be received. Further, that Cariboo Regional District 150 Mile House Fire Protection Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 4167, 2006, be read a first, second and third time, this 15th day of September, 2006.

 

Bylaws for Consideration of Adoption

 

5.5

Cariboo Regional District Central Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 4124, 2006

Part of District Lot 863, Cariboo District, Except Plan B3635

From Rural 1 (RR 1) zone to Rural 2 (RR 2) zone and Rural 3 (RR 3) zone

(4600-20-2551 – Kunz)       Area F – Director Duncan Barnett

Stakeholder Vote – All Electoral Areas, District of Wells

 

Recommendation:  That Cariboo Regional District Central Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 4124, 2006 be adopted this 15th day of September 2006.

 

 

6.       Reports and Correspondence

 

6.1

Consent Calendar. - Revised

 

Recommendation:  That the Consent Calendar as of September 15, 2006, be received.

6.2

July 2006 Cheque Register.

Corporate Vote – Unweighted

 

Recommendation: That the agenda item summary from Lynn Paterson, Treasurer dated September 5, 2006 be received, further that the attached Cheque Register for the month of July 2006 in the amount of $1,744,713.19 be ratified.

6.3

Treasurer’s Report.

 

Recommendation:  That the Treasurer’s Report as of September 15, 2006 with attached Revenue and Expenditures, be received.

6.4

Minutes of the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus.

 

Recommendation:  That the Minutes of the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus Meeting held August 17, 2006, be received.

6.5

Recommendations from the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus.

Stakeholder Vote - Weighted

 

Recommendation:  That the agenda item summary from Bernice Crowe, Executive Assistant, dated September 7, 2006, regarding recommendations from the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting held August 17, 2006, be received.  Further, that the following recommendations be endorsed:

 

Opportunity to combine Agriculture and Tourism

 

1)      That the email dated July 27, 2006 from Moose Meadows Farm regarding an opportunity to combine Agriculture and Tourism, be received.  Further, that Moose Meadows Farm be advised that the tourism funding has already been allotted and it be recommended that they apply for a grant for assistance.

 

Proposed Connector in Quesnel

 

2)      That a discussion regarding the proposed connector in Quesnel be referred to the next North Cariboo Joint Committee meeting.”

6.6

Minutes of the Central Cariboo/City of Williams Lake Joint Committee.

 

Recommendation:  That the Minutes of the Central Cariboo/City of Williams Lake Joint Committee Meeting held August 31, 2006, be received.

6.7

Recommendations from the Central Cariboo/City of Williams Lake Joint Committee.

 

Recommendation #1:

(Stakeholder Vote– Weighted)

 

“That the agenda item summary from Bernice Crowe, Executive Assistant, dated September 6, 2006, regarding recommendations from the Central Cariboo / City of Williams Lake Joint Committee meeting held August 31, 2006, be received.  Further, that the following recommendations contained therein be endorsed:

 

Thompson Rivers University Delegation

 

1)      That the memorandum dated August 10, 2006 from Bernice Crowe, Executive Assistant, Cariboo Regional District regarding a future delegation from the Thompson Rivers University, be received.  Further, that once a new Dean is appointed, he/she be invited to a Central Cariboo/City of Williams Lake Joint Committee meeting.

 

Central Cariboo Leisure Services Community Project –

Williams Lake Youth Soccer at Esler Fields                     

 

2)      That the memorandum dated August 18, 2006 from Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services, Cariboo Regional District regarding the Central Cariboo Leisure Services Community Project  from the Williams Lake Youth Soccer at the Esler fields, be received.  Further, that the recommendation from the Esler Recreation Advisory Commission be endorsed and that the Williams Lake Youth Soccer Association proceed with improvements at the Esler Sports Complex, which will include fencing at the soccer warm-up area and adding material for the construction of new soccer fields.  Further, that the association be granted $10,000 from the Central Cariboo Leisure Services Community Projects budget to support this work.

 

Delegation: Williams Lake Airshed Committee

 

3)      That the presentation on the Williams Lake Air Management Plan, be received.  Further, that the 2006-2016 Williams Lake Air Management Plan be referred to the City of Williams Lake and the Central Rural Directors Caucus for their recommendations.”

 

Recommendation #2:   

 

(Corporate Vote – Weighted)

 

“That the following recommendations from the Central Cariboo / City of Williams Lake Committee meeting held August 31, 2006, be endorsed:

 

Renewal of Williams Lake Timber Wolves Hockey Team Lease Agreement

 

4)       That the report dated August 22, 2006 from Clayton Postings, Director of Recreation Services, City of Williams Lake regarding the renewal of the Williams Lake Timber Wolves Hockey Team Lease agreement between the City of Williams Lake and Cariboo Regional District, be received.  Further, that the appropriate signatories be authorized to enter into the agreement.

 

Williams Lake Minor Hockey Association and Williams Lake Figure Skating Club Office Relocation                    

 

5)     That the report dated August 24, 2006 from Clayton Postings, Director of Recreation Services, City of Williams Lake regarding the relocation of the Williams Lake Minor Hockey Association and Williams Lake Figure Skating Club offices, be received.  Further, that the offices be relocated. Further, that the City of Williams Lake and Cariboo Regional District enter into lease agreements for the office spaces with the Williams Lake Minor Hockey Association, Williams Lake Figure Skating Club and Blue Fins Swim Club for a 5 year term at a minimal annual charge of $1.00 per year.

6.8

Minutes of the South Cariboo Committee.

 

Recommendation:  That the Minutes from the South Cariboo Committee Meeting held August 18, 2006, be received.

6.9

Recommendations from the South Cariboo Committee.

Stakeholder Vote – Weighted

 

Recommendation:  That the agenda item summary from Bernice Crowe, Executive Assistant, dated August 18, 2006 regarding recommendations from the South Cariboo Committee meeting held August 18, 2006, be received.  Further, that the following recommendations contained therein be endorsed:

 

South Cariboo Recreation Centre –

Installation of Gas Tube Heaters in Bleachers and Players Lounge

 

1)    “That the Cariboo Regional District share on a 50-50 basis with Canlan Ice Sports the operational costs related to the installation of gas tube heaters in the bleachers and players lounge of the South Cariboo Recreation Centre.”

 

 

South Cariboo Recreation Centre – Construction of a Storage Building

 

2)   “That the tender to construct a storage building at the South Cariboo Recreation Centre be awarded to WK Construction in the amount of $75,000 plus GST. Further, that the appropriate signatories be authorized to enter into the agreement.”

6.10

Policy Review.

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

 

Recommendation:  That the agenda item summary from Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services, dated September 11, 2006, regarding a letter requesting information on economic development for a provincial policy review from NCMA be received. Further action at the discretion of the Board.

6.11

COFI Dinner.

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

 

Recommendation:  That the agenda item summary from Shelly Burich, Manager of Communications, dated September 8, 2006 with attached invitation to the COFI Prince George Regional Community Dinner, be received. Further action at the discretion of the Board.

6.12

Sustainable Communities Forum.

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

 

Recommendation:  That the agenda item summary from Shelly Burich, Manager of Communications, dated September 8, 2006 with attached invitation and information package regarding the Sustainable Communities Forum, be received. Further action at the discretion of the Board.

6.13

Grants-for-Assistance Policy.

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

 

Recommendation: That the agenda item summary from Jo-Anne Frank, Corporate Secretary, dated September 11, 2006, regarding Grants-for-Assistance Policy, be received. Further, that the following Policy be endorsed and included in the Cariboo Regional District’s Policy Manual:

 

Grants-for-Assistance Cap

 

‘That Electoral Area Grants-for-Assistance be capped based on each Electoral Area’s assessment and not to exceed the amount that would be obtained by a tax of $0.10 per $1,000 on the net taxable value of land and improvements in each electoral area.’ 

6.14

Waste Reduction Week.

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

 

Recommendation:  That the agenda item summary from Shelly Burich, Manager of Communications dated September 8, 2006 regarding the 2006 Waste Reduction Week, with attachments be received. Further, that the Cariboo Regional District support the Proclamation of Waste Reduction Week, at no cost to the Cariboo Regional District.

6.15

Invasive Plant Management Function.

Stakeholder Vote – Weighted, All Electoral Areas, City of Quesnel, City of Williams Lake, District of Wells

 

Recommendation:  That the agenda item summary for Mitch J. Minchau, Manager of Environmental Services, dated August 22, 2006, and attached report on management strategies for the Invasive Plant Management function, be received.  Further action at the direction of the Board.

6.16

Sheridan Watch Lake Tender.

Stakeholder Vote – Weighted, All Electoral Areas, District of Wells

 

Recommendation:  That the agenda item summary from Mitch J. Minchau, Manager of Environmental Services, dated August 31, 2006, regarding public tenders for the Watch Lake and Sheridan Lake Landfill Site Operation Contract, be received.  Further, that the Watch Lake and Sheridan Lake Landfill Operation Contract be awarded to Alessandro Garbin for the sum of  $96,226.42 for the period of September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2009.

6.17

Boating Restrictions.

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

 

Recommendation:  That the agenda item summary from Rick Brundrige, Manager of Planning Services, dated August 30, 2006 regarding boating restrictions be received.  Further, that the Cariboo Regional District not commence the application process for establishing boat restrictions at this time.  Further, that interested parties be advised of current law restricting speed limit of power boats within 30 m of a shoreline, to 10 km/h.

6.18

BC Hydro Transmission and Distribution Lines.

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

 

Recommendation:  That the agenda item summary from Lynn Paterson, Treasurer dated September 6, 2006 and the memorandums from the Regional District of Central Kootenay dated July 4, 2006 and August 31, 2006 regarding fair compensation from BC Hydro for transmission and distribution lines be received.  Further that the Board Chair and CAO, or designates, be authorized to attend the meeting scheduled for September 21, 2006 in Richmond to address this issue.

6.19

BC Municipal Safety Association.

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

 

Recommendation:  That the agenda item summary from Lynn Paterson, Treasurer, dated August 30, 2006 and the memo from UBCM regarding the Business Case – Full Time Funded Coordinator for the BC Municipal Safety Association be received.  Further that UBCM be advised that the Cariboo Regional District is in support of the proposal to contribute one cent per $100 of assessable payroll towards a full time coordinator for the BC

Municipal Safety Association.

6.20

Northwest Corridor Development Corporation Conference.

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

 

Recommendation:  That the agenda item summary from Jo-Anne Frank, Corporate Secretary, dated September 11, 2006 regarding the Northwest Corridor Development Corporation Conference, be received. Further action at the discretion of the Board.

6.21

Energy Efficiency Pilot Program

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

 

Recommendation:  That the agenda item summary from Jo-Anne Frank, Corporate Secretary dated September 11, 2006 regarding the Energy Efficiency Pilot Program and Energy, Greenhouse Gas and Air Quality Planning Initiative with attachments, be received.  Further action at the discretion of the Board.

6.22

A Late Item - Kallyn Road Streetlighting.

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

 

Recommendation:  That the agenda item summary from Lynn Paterson, Treasurer dated September 12, 2006 and the letter from Lisa Mackenzie and Larry Appel requesting the installation of streetlights on Kallyn Road be received.  Further, that staff be authorized to assist the residents of Kallyn Road with the investigation of a streetlighting function.

 

7.       Directors’ Appointments

 

8.       Directors’ Reports

 

9.       In-Camera Session

 

There will be items suitable for discussion In-camera pursuant to Section 90(1)(c) and (k) of the Community Charter.

 

10.     Adjournment