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March 1, 2013

Board receives update on highways projects

Murray Tekano and Rick Blixrud from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure gave the Board an update on planned upgrades to the Trans Canada Highway. Mr. Blixrud said they are still looking for input from communities and residents for suggestions. He explained the Province has committed to 650 million of highway improvement over the next several years and they are looking for input on roughly 500 million as the rest has already been committed to projects. The Directors thanked them for their presentation and for the planned upgrades that address safety concerns within the CSRD boundaries. They also offered a number of suggestions ranging from increased signage and pedestrian connections to improved intersections and bridge upgrades.

CSRD Directors Area A Garry Habart

l ac k o f c l a r i t y i n C o n f l i c t ru l i n g
In light of a court ruling concerning the elected officials who have a duel role as directors of non-profit societies, CAO Charles Hamilton told the Board he had solicited legal advice. Mr. Hamilton advised there is a lack of clarity and suggested if Directors are also on other boards or committees, to error on the side of caution and excuse themselves from the discussion if funding is being requested from their local government. This is still fairly fluid, we dont have stop business as usual but my suggestion is error on the side of caution.

Area B Loni Parker Area C Paul Demenok Area D Rene Talbot Area E Rhona Martin Area F Larry Morgan Golden Christina Benty Revelstoke David Raven Sicamous Darrell Trouton Salmon Arm Nancy Cooper & Debbie Cannon To contact the CSRD office call 250-832-8194 or toll free at 1-888-248-2773, or visit our website at www.csrd.bc.ca or email inquiries@csrd.bc.ca Next Board Meeting March 21 , 2013 The CSRD will be closed on the statutory holidays: Good Friday, March 29 and Easter Monday, April 1.

Tourism golden provides 2012 annual report

Joanne Sweeting provided the Board with an overview of Tourism Goldens activities and achievements during 2012. Sweeting said marketing initiatives included an increased social presence and hosting journalists for unpaid advertising. Sweeting said their efforts have paid off as theyre touching new markets.

Proposed fee amendments for DS services

In a memo to the Board, Manager of Development Services Gerald Christie gave a list of proposed amendments to the CSRD Fees Bylaw. Mr. Christie explained staff had compared development service fees to those in ten other regional districts and nine municipalities. As a result, staff are recommending some increases and some decreases to the fee structure and that some fees remain at the current level. The Board directed staff to prepare a bylaw incorporating the proposed amendments.

Public hearing for Area C ocp amendment

South Shuswap residents will have an opportunity to voice their opinions on a proposed South Shuswap Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment (Shuswap Lake Estates) Bylaw No. 700-71 and South Shuswap Zoning Amendment. (Shuswap Lake Estates) Bylaw No. 701-71. The applicant, Architecturally Distinct Solutions Inc., is proposing to create a 75 unit seniors residence along with 74 dwelling units (single family homes and duplex dwellings) on bare land strata lots, and common property including roads and green space on Golf Course Drive in Blind Bay. The Board delegated a public hearing. The date will be advertised in the local newspaper and information will be available on the CSRD website and Facebook page.

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CSRD BOARD IN BRIEF

Local government auditor Plan

Auditor General for Local Government Basia Ruta sent a letter to Mayors and Board Chairs around the Province inviting them to participate in the audit planning process. In the letter Ms. Ruta says an Annual Service Plan, which outlines the goals and objectives of the municipal auditor, will be published by March 31, 2013.

Community works fund expenditures approved

The Board approved the following Electoral Area Community Works Fund Expenditures: Area C - $15,335 for energy efficient upgrades to the Cedar Heights Community Hall. Area C - $100,000 for a Community Sewer System Plan for Sorrento/Blind Bay. The monies will be used to hire a consultant. Area D - $20,003 for a higher efficiency furnace and cooling system for the Silver Creek Seniors Hall. Area D - $35,000 for an aerothermal heating/cooling system for the Silver Creek Fire Hall. Area F - $25,000 for energy efficient upgrades to the Scotch Creek Community Hall. The Board also approved a $60,000 expenditure from the All Electoral Area Community Works Fund for a food waste composting study and regional waste composition study. Community Works Fund money is a gas-tax rebate given to local governments for projects that, in general, help clean up water, air, or reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Waverly park water system upgrade

The Board gave three readings to Waverly Park Water Upgrade Service Area Bylaw No. 5654 and the Waverly Park Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5655. The Waverly Park Water Users Community requested connection to the Sorrento Water System and to borrow the necessary funds. In a memo to the Board, Water Services Coordinator Terry Langlois said it has been difficult for the 25 property owners to meet the Drinking Water Protection Act requirements. Most of the existing distribution system will have to be replaced to meet CSRD standards and allow connection to the Sorrento Water System.

Partnership in developing priorities

The Board approved a recommendation from the Electoral Area A Local Advisory Committee that the Committee will work in conjunction with the CSRD and the Town of Golden to identify and develop economic development priorities for the Town of Golden and surrounding areas.

Enderby & chase in shuswap tourism

The Enderby Chamber of Commerce asked to be included in Shuswap Tourisms marketing and promotion. The Village of Chase will also enter into an agreement with Shuswap Tourism to be included in marketing and promotion. In the past, Shuswap Tourism worked with the Chase Chamber of Commerce but will now sign the agreement with the Village of Chase. The Board agreed to provide the requested services to both communities for a fee of $5,000 each, per year. The agreement will be renewed on an annual basis.

FBC to assist in slipp administration

The Board accepted the formal agreement giving the Fraser Basin Council management and coordination of Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process (SLIPP) activities until March 31, 2014. SLIPP is currently in the third year of a three-year pilot program. In March 2014 the funding partners will consider reviewing, reworking or discontinuing the program.

Grant-in-Aid Requests approved

The Board approved the following grant-in-aid requests: Area C GT Dragon Boat Society$2,000; White Lake Volunteer Firemens Association$3,000; Shuswap Lake Festival of the Arts Society $10,000; South Shuswap Canada Day Society$20,000; Cedar Heights Community Association$25,000. Area F Salmon Arm Secondary Dry Grad $1,000; Celista Hall Farmers Market Society$1,860.

Landfill monitoring agreement awarded

The Board agreed to signing a ten-month agreement with Summit Environmental Consultants Inc. for environmental monitoring at CSRD refuse disposal sites in Golden, Revelstoke, Sicamous, Skimikin, and Salmon Arm. Waste Management Coordinator Ben Van Nostrand explained although this would normally go to tender, awarding a short term contract will allow the CSRD to explore the option of combining other existing environmental monitoring contracts next year.