North Coast Regional District
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RBA Funding Electoral Area Advisory Committee Meeting
The Electoral Area Advisory Committee is discussing how to allocate $2,016,553 in unallocated RBA funds and reviewing $2.6 million in available Community Works Funds. The body is seeking direction on funding for various regional infrastructure projects, including water systems, trails, and community facilities.
- Proposed $32,000 contract for Digby Island trail concept design
- Review of $2,016,553 in unallocated RBA funding for years 2-4
- Discussion of $2,624,132.65 in available Community Works Fund (Gas Tax) balances
- Funding requests for Dodge Cove water system repairs (ranging from $5,320 to $85,000)
- Update on Sandspit Community Society Community Exercise Gym Project
Regular Board Meeting
The board will consider allocating $240,000 from Area D parks reserves for the Tlell Soccer Field parking lot paving. It also holds third readings for two bylaws to amend the Moresby Island official community plan and zoning for the Hekate's Retreat development in Sandspit. Additionally, the board will vote on funding for a cargo vehicle for Haida Gwaii Recreation and establish a new service bylaw for the Oona River Community Hall.
- $49,800 RBA funding to Sandspit Placemaking Project
- $240,000 from Electoral Area D Parks and Trails Reserve for Tlell Soccer Field parking lot paving
- Cargo vehicle purchase for Haida Gwaii Recreation ($73,275 from various funds and loan)
- First, second, third reading of Oona River Community Hall & Grounds Service Establishing Bylaw No. 718
- Third reading of OCP and zoning amendments for Hekate's Retreat in Sandspit
Electoral Area Advisory Committee Meeting
The committee will consider recommending $240,000 from the Electoral Area D Parks and Trails Reserve Fund for paving the Tlell Soccer Field parking lot. They will also consider first reading of a bylaw establishing civic addresses in Oona River. Updates on civic addressing fieldwork and an official community plan public engagement summary are also on the agenda.
- Recommend $240,000 allocation from Electoral Area D Parks and Trails Reserve for Tlell Soccer Field parking lot paving
- First reading of Oona River Civic Address Bylaw No. 720, 2026
- Update on field work plans related to civic addressing in Area D
- Receive 'What We Heard' report from Official Community Plan round 2 engagement
- Direction sought on Ministry of Indigenous Relations and CHN open houses on Haida Gwaii