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VISION STATEMENT
We shall be valued as an essential level of government which coordinates and distributes regional services in an effective, equitable and responsible manner.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to provide a professional level of governance and advocacy both responsive and accountable to the needs of our regional community.
Primary Overall Goals
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Reorganize governance (other models) reduce levels of government (Regional Growth Strategy, boundary expansion/extension)
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Environmental Stewardship/Leadership (including cultural, consolidation of water, improvement districts)
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Partnerships (RDKB/community, service delivery, communities and orgs beyond RDKB jurisdiction (IHA))
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Efficiency in service delivery (maintain, or increase while not increasing requisition)
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Open/adaptive/innovative (new ways to doing business/grow while being financially responsible, prepare for uncertain future)
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Coordinated support
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Improve communication/trust (expand RDKB presentations and town hall meetings)
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Regionalized infrastructure/utilities (licensing, coordination)
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Affordable recreation (lifestyle)
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1) Call to Order
2) Consideration of the Agenda (Additions/Deletions)
3) Minutes
4) Delegation(s)
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Blair Weston, Fortis BC
re: ISP Plan
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5) Unfinished Business
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a) A report from Elaine Kumar, Director of Corporate Administration, regarding the appointment to SIDIT. Corporate Vote - Unweighted
Recommendation: That the staff report be received.
b) Appoint Mr. John Condon to the Electoral Area 'E' A.P.C.
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6) Tabling Resolution(s)
7) Communications
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a) A memo from Chair Rotvold advising that pursuant to Regional District Special Voting Regulation B.C., the following resolution was passed:
That the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board of Directors supports the Genelle Improvement District's Infrastructure Planning Grant application in the amount of $15,000 to the Ministry of Community and Rural Development for a Domestic Water Storage Study.
Corporate Vote - Unweighted
Recommendation: That the memo be received.
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8) Communications (Information Only) - Corporate Vote – Unweighted
Recommendation: That the following items be received:
9) Reports
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Finance, Executive, Personnel & Policy Committee - Corporate Vote - Unweighted
Recommendation: That the draft minutes of the Finance, Executive, Personnel and Policy Committee meeting held February 10, 2011 be received.
Recommendation: That the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board of Directors supports the members of the Finance, Executive, Personnel & Policy Committee to reflect a balance of Rural/Municipal Directors.
Recommendation: That the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board of Directors adopt the Committee Terms of Reference as follows:
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July 27, 2006
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Annually
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February 24, 2011
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The Finance, Executive, Personnel & Policy Committee shall provide a forum for the discussion of issues, and where necessary, development of recommendations related to finance, executive matters, personnel and policy development.
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The committee shall not be the majority of the Board. All members of the Committee shall be appointed by the Chair of the RDKB Board of Directors, who may sit ex-officio. The membership shall reflect a balance between Rural/Municipal Directors. The Chair of the FEPP Committee shall be named by the Board Chair. The Vice-Chair shall be elected by the Committee.
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Staff:
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The Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate Administration and Director of Finance shall be responsible for providing policy advice and recommendations, together with necessary background information for the Committee's consideration.
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Review, comment on and make recommendations, with or without amendment, of the following Five Year Financial Plans:
- General Government Services (001)
- MFA Debenture Debt (001 MFA)
- Building and Plumbing Inspection (004)
- Reserve for Feasibility Studies (008)
- Animal Control - East End (070)
Review, comment on and recommend approval, with or without amendment, of all policy statements.
Review, comment on, and make recommendations on all matters related to personnel including, but not limited to, compensation, staffing levels, discipline and termination (where required by Bylaw) and related planning.
Manage the Chief Administrative Officer selection when required.
Review and comment on the findings of the annual audit, including the management letter, and provide recommendations to the Board.
Oversee the collective agreement process, including review of initial positions, memorandums of settlement and final recommendations to the Board (this does not include participation in the process).
Undertake an annual appraisal to assess the performance of the CAO, and provide recommendations to the Board of Directors in that regard in writing.
Oversee the public relation program of the Regional District in accordance with policies and practices in effect at that time.
Meet at least four times per year.
Quorum shall be the majority of the Committee.
Minutes of meetings shall be kept by RDKB staff and approved by the Committee.
The Chair and members of the Committee are at the pleasure of the Board Chair.
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Recommendation: That the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board of Directors approve a monthly gratuity allowance equal to a Committee Chair meeting allowance ($105) for the District's SIDIT representatives.
Recommendation: That the following items be approved for payment:
i) Int. Sch. of Accounts - Feb. 17/11
Cheque Nos. 23001 - 23479 $1,840,141.47
ii)Payroll Account 483,993.46
$2,324,134.93
Resolution to Proceed to the Committee of the Whole Meeting
Resolution to Reconvene to the Regular Board Meeting
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Planning & Development Committee (Entire Package) Corporate Vote - Unweighted (Excluding Midway)
Recommendation: That the draft minutes of the Planning and Development Committee meeting held February10, 2011 be received.
P&D Agenda Item 6A
Recommendation: That the application for a Temporary Use Permit submitted by Laura Livingston, agent for Waneta Services Ltd., for the property legally described as Lot 3, DL 205A, KD, Plan 13255 to operate a take-out food service facility be presented to the Board for consideration with a recommendation of support, subject to resolution of all outstanding building permit and Notice on Title issues before a building permit for the facility be issued.
P&D Agenda Item 6B
Recommendation: That the application for a Development Variance Permit, submitted by Bridal Falls Resorts Ltd. for the property legally described as Lot C, DL 317, SDYD, Plan 23770 to allow a decrease in the front parcel line setback requirement from 7.5 metres to 1.9 metres for an accessory building, be presented to the Board for consideration with a recommendation to support the request.
P&D Agenda Item 6C
Recommendation: That the application for a Development Variance Permit, submitted by Bergum Contracting Ltd., agent for Heather Bach and Ivan Bach for the property legally described as Lot 5, Block 5, DL 963, SDYD, Plan 6348 to allow a decrease in the front parcel line setback requirement from 7.5 metres to 3.2 metres, and a decrease in the interior parcel line setback from 3.0 metres to 1.5 metres for an accessory building, be presented to the Board for consideration with a recommendation of support.
P&D Agenda Item 8A
Recommendation: That the application for Subdivision in the ALR submitted by Richard Kemsley for the property legally described as Lot A, District Lot 513, SDYD, Plan KAP79426, be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission without a recommendation.
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Boundary Economic Development Committee Corporate Vote - Unweighted
Recommendation: That the draft minutes of the Boundary Economic Development Committee meeting held January 31, 2011 be received.
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D
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East End Stakeholders Committee - Corporate Vote - Unweighted
Recommendation: That the draft minutes of the East End Stakeholders Committee meeting held February 15, 2011 be received.
Recommendation: That the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board of Directors approves a Request for Proposals to acquire two new fire trucks in 2012 (one for the Fruitvale Fire Hall and one for the Genelle Fire Hall).
Corporate Vote - Weighted
Recommendation: That the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board of Directors authorizes the District's signing authorities to execute the new three year Airport User Fee Agreement between Pacific Coastal Airlines and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary.
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Sewerage Committee - Corporate Vote - Unweighted
Recommendation: That the draft minutes of the Sewerage Committee meeting held February 1, 2011 be received.
Corporate Vote - Weighted
Recommendation: That the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board of Directors authorize the District's signing authorities to execute a five (5) year agreement with Columbia Road Maintenance Ltd. to utilize the Columbia Pollution Control Centre for disposal of black and gray water created by the temporary Waneta Dam Expansion work site AND FURTHER that the agreement include a clause that the amount paid by Columbia Road Maintenance Ltd. will be adjusted by the B.C. Consumer Price Index annually at December 31st.
Corporate Vote - Unweighted
Recommendation: That the draft minutes of the Sewerage Committee meeting held February 14, 2011 be received.
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Rural Caucus Committee - Corporate Vote - Unweighted
Recommendation: That the draft minutes of the Rural Caucus Committee meeting held February 10, 2011 be received.
Electoral Area Directors Only
Recommendation: That the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board of Directors approve the application from the Boundary Museum for an expenditure up to $30,000 from the Electoral Area 'D' Community Works (Gas Tax) Fund to replace the electric baseboard heaters with air-to-air heat exchangers and to replace the hot water tank with an on-demand hot water system.
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Beaver Valley Recreation, Parks & Trails Committee - Corporate Vote - Unweighted
Recommendation: That the draft minutes of the Beaver Valley Recreation, Parks & Trails Committee meeting held February 8, 2011 be received.
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German Delegation Committee - Corporate Vote - Unweighted
Recommendation: That the draft minutes of the German Delegation Committee meeting held February 10, 2011 be received.
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i) Staff Report(s) A Memorandum of Board Resolutions and their status. - Corporate Vote - Unweighted
Recommendation: That the Memorandum be received.
ii) A report from Sig Dreher, Chief Building & Plumbing Official, regarding a building contravention in Electoral Area 'A' (K.E.S. Contracting Ltd.). Corporate Vote - Unweighted
Recommendation: That the staff report be received AND FURTHER that the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board of Directors invite a representative of K.E.S. Contracting Ltd. to appear before the Board to make a presentation relevant to the filing of a Notice in the Land Title Office pursuant to Section 695 of the Local Government Act and Section 57 of the Community Charter against the property legally described as Lots 17 & 18, DL 205A, KD, Plan 13255.
iii) A report from Sig Dreher, Chief Building & Plumbing Official, regarding a building contravention in Electoral Area 'D' (J. Giesbrecht) - Corporate Vote - Unweighted
Recommendation: That the staff report be received AND FURTHER that the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board of Directors invite Jacob Giesbrecht to appear before the Board to make a presentation relevant to the filing of a Notice in the Land Title Office pursuant to Section 695 of the Local Government Act and Section 57 of the Community Charter against the property legally described as DL2653, SDYD.
iv) A report from Sig Dreher, Chief Building & Plumbing Official, regarding a building contravention in Electoral Area 'E' (M. Whittle, R. & L. Nagy). Corporate Vote - Unweighted
Recommendation: That the staff report be received AND FURTHER that the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board of Directors cancel the Notice registered in the Land Title Office pursuant to Section 695 of the Local Government Act and Section 57 of the Community Charter against the property legally described as Strata Lot 73, DL 4176S, SDYD, Strata Plan KAS938 together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on Form 1.
v) A report from Sig Dreher, Chief Building & Plumbing Official, regarding a building contravention in Electoral Area 'E' (0745134 B.C. Ltd.). Corporate Vote - Unweighted
Recommendation: That the staff report be received AND FURTHER that the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board of Directors direct the Chief Administrative Officer to file a Notice in the Land Title Office pursuant to Section 695 of the Local Government Act and Section 57 of the Community Charter against the property legally described as DL 1255S, SDYD, Except: (1) Parcel A (Plan A166) (2) Plans H8870 and KAP60335.
vi) A report from Sig Dreher, Chief Building & Plumbing Official, regarding a building contravention in Electoral Area 'C' (B. & L. Colley). Corporate Vote - Unweighted
Recommendation: That the staff report be received AND FURTHER that the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board of Directors direct the Chief Administrative Officer to file a Notice in the Land Title Office pursuant to Section 695 of the Local Government Act and Section 57 of the Community Charter against the property legally described as Lot 1, DL 317, SDYD, Plan KAP48950.
vii) A report from Elaine Kumar, Director of Corporate Administration, regarding a Feasibility Study for a Rock Creek Fire Protection Service. Corporate Vote - Unweighted
Recommendation: That the staff report be received AND FURTHER that the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board of Directors approves up to $15,000 in feasibility study funding to look at a possible fire protection service in Rock Creek.
viii) (LATE ITEM) A report from Elaine Kumar, Director of Corporate Administration, regarding the Montrose Fire Hall Lease. Corporate Vote - Unweighted
Recommendation: That the staff report be received AND FURTHER that the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board of Directors approves the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary entering into a five year fire hall lease with the Village of Montrose for a yearly rental fee of $17,000 for the period 2011 - 2015.
ix) (LATE ITEM) A staff report from John MacLean, C.A.O., regarding the Rail to Trail proposed partnership. Corporate Vote - Unweighted
Recommendation: That the staff report be received AND FURTHER that the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board of Directors authorize staff to continue discussions with the Ministry of Natural Resource Operations AND FURTHER that staff report back to the Board at the March meeting.
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10) Bylaws
11) New Business
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Grants-in-Aid - Electoral Area Directors Only
- Champion Lakes Golf Course (pocket maps) - Area 'A' - $450
- Parent Child Mother Goose Program -Area 'D' - $1,500
- Habitat for Humanity Boundary Society - Area 'D' - $1,500
- Grand Forks Bruins Midget Hockey - Area 'D' - $500
- Kettle River Lions Club - Area 'E' - $3,000
- Greenwood Pool - Area 'E' - $300
- (LATE ITEM) Champion Lakes Golf Club - Area 'A' - $1,152
- (LATE ITEM) Rossland Health Care Society - Area 'B' (referred from last meeting)
- (LATE ITEM) Grand Forks Amateur Radio Club - $3,800
- (LATE ITEM) Mountain Medical Services Society - Area 'E' - $5,000
- (LATE ITEM) Christina Lake Elementary School - Area 'C' - $500
- (LATE ITEM) Christina Lake Chamber of Commerce - Area 'C' - $2,000
- Other
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Other Business
(LATE ITEM) A.K.B.L.G. Resolution re: Grant Programs for Regional Districts -
Corporate Vote - Unweighted
Recommendation: That the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board of Directors discuss the proposed resolution, make any amendments (if any) and submit to the A.K.B.L.G. Membership for their consideration.
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12) Late Items
13) In Camera Meeting
Proceed to an In Camera Meeting pursuant to Section 90 (1)(c), (e) & (j) of the Community Charter.
14) Adjournment
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