Regional District of East Kootenay public meetings in 2023

RDEK Board of Directors

The RDEK Board of Directors will consider adopting several zoning and official community plan amendment bylaws for areas including Koocanusa Village, Moyie, Elk Valley, Columbia Valley, and Lake Windermere. They will also decide on funding allocations from the Growing Communities Fund, community works fund grants for Cranbrook Memorial Arena repairs and Galloway Curling Club upgrades, and a new fire protection service area for Cranbrook rural area. Other items include building inspection service agreement renewals, a utility extension policy, and discretionary grants-in-aid.

• Adoption of Bylaw No. 3185 establishing the Cranbrook Rural Fire Protection Local Service Area
• Community Works Fund grant requests: City of Cranbrook Memorial Arena repairs and Lions Club of Sand Creek Galloway Curling Club ice plant upgrades
• Growing Communities Fund allocation amended
• Adoption of multiple zoning and OCP amendment bylaws for Koocanusa Village, Moyie, Elk Valley, Columbia Valley, and Lake Windermere areas
• Building and plumbing inspection services agreement renewals with Elkford, Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it, and ʔaq̓am

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss funding for the Columbia Valley Hospice and Columbia Valley Victim’s Services. The agenda includes a discussion item on a local government agreement concept for these services. Other items are procedural, including adoption of minutes and late agenda items.

• Discussion on Columbia Valley Hospice and Columbia Valley Victim’s Services funding via a local government agreement concept

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee will meet to consider routine administrative items, including adopting minutes, receiving reports, and discussing a Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan update. The most substantive item is a proposal to rescind 19 board policies covering topics such as park use, vehicle use, and financial procedures. The committee will also review the November 2023 cheque register and receive correspondence on the Emergency and Disaster Management Act.

• Proposal to rescind 19 board policies, including Wycliffe Regional Park ecological study area, access permits, district-owned vehicle use, and EV airport tie-down fees
• Discussion of Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan update
• Cheque register for November 2023
• Correspondence on Emergency and Disaster Management Act (EDMA)
• Information on Resident Directed Grants (ReDi) for 2024/2025

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will consider an amended allocation of the Growing Communities Fund, a provincial grant. They will also discuss several new business items, including infrastructure repairs, grant requests, and policy adoption. The meeting includes a report from Engineering Services and correspondence.

• Amended allocation of the Growing Communities Fund
• Baynes Lake Dry Hydrant Repairs - Phase 1
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for December 2023, including Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club
• RDEK Utility Extension and Acquisition Policy
• City of Cranbrook Memorial Arena Repairs using Community Works Fund

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee will hear public delegations on several items, including two bylaws for Koocanusa Village, three ALR subdivision applications, and two development variance permits. The committee will also consider reports on building and planning activity, advisory commission minutes, and a new provincial housing statute.

• Bylaw No. 3277 and Bylaw No. 3278 (Koocanusa Village / KV Properties) — public hearing delegation
• ALR subdivision applications: Baynes Lake / Lamothe, Jaffray Area / Sandberg, Fort Steele / Nutini
• Development Variance Permit No. 42-23 (Gold Creek / Reid), No. 43-23 (Tie Lake / McElroy), No. 44-23 (Koocanusa Village / Klein)
• Crown land licence of occupation referrals: Area A / 1852916 Alberta Ltd. and Area C / Telus Communications Inc.
• Housing Statutes (Residential Development) Amendment Act — discussion item

RDEK Board of Directors

The RDEK Board of Directors will consider a wide range of items including several zoning and official community plan amendment bylaws, a building regulation bylaw update, and grants for fire department equipment and training. The board will also elect a chair and vice chair, and hear presentations on wildfire risk reduction and habitat conservation.

• Bylaw No. 3254 – Building Regulation Bylaw for three readings and adoption
• Bylaw No. 3267 – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Amendment (Columere / Rivard-Warner) for two readings and public hearing
• Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant for volunteer and composite fire department equipment and training
• Sparwood Transfer Station and Landfill Operations contract award
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for Key City Theatre Society and Fernie Freestyle Club

Elk Valley Services Committee

The council will decide on a $1.2 million contract with Axon for body-worn cameras and evidence management. A public hearing is scheduled for a zoning change on Elk Grove Boulevard to allow a mixed-use development. The council will also consider a resolution supporting state housing grant applications.

• Contract with Axon for body cameras and evidence management, $1.2 million
• Public hearing: zoning amendment at 9000 Elk Grove Boulevard for mixed-use project
• Resolution to support application for state housing grant (up to $5 million)
• Discussion of proposed park fee increase from $2,000 to $3,500 per unit

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance & Regional Services Committee will consider the September 30, 2023 quarterly financial statements and the October 2023 cheque register. The agenda also includes reports from environmental and protective services, and discussion of AKBLG convention resolutions.

• Cheque Register - October 2023
• September 30, 2023 Quarterly Financial Statements
• Environmental Services Report - November 2023
• Protective Services Report - November 2023
• AKBLG Convention Resolutions

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will hear a delegation on Wasa Lake boating safety issues and consider funding for Phase 1 of Baynes Lake dry hydrant repairs. They will also discuss allocation of Growing Communities Fund money, discretionary grants, and introduction of a building regulation bylaw.

• Delegation on Wasa Lake boating safety issues
• Baynes Lake dry hydrant repairs – Phase 1
• Growing Communities Fund allocation
• Discretionary grants-in-aid for Key City Theatre Society and Fernie Freestyle Club
• Introduction of Bylaw No. 3254 – Building Regulation

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee will hear delegations and consider several items including bylaw amendments, Agricultural Land Reserve applications, development variance permits, and a Crown land licence referral. The agenda includes routine adoption of minutes and reports, plus specific decisions on items like Bylaw No. 3267 and DVP No. 40-23.

• Bylaw No. 3267 (Columere / Rivard-Warner) amendment
• Bylaw No. 3275 and 3276 to delegate minor variances
• ALR non-adhering residential use application (Moan Road / Wilson)
• DVP No. 40-23 (Highline Close / Slubicki and Drouin)
• Findlay Creek Outfitters Ltd. Crown land licence of occupation referral

RDEK Board of Directors

The RDEK Board of Directors is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including several Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) exclusion applications, numerous zoning and official community plan amendment bylaws, and various funding requests from community organizations. The board will also review a public hearing report for an ALR exclusion by EarthRite Industries and consider a housing agreement bylaw for Wycliffe/Bates. Several items involve Community Works Fund allocations for projects like the Elko Firehall expansion and Key City Theatre upgrades.

• Public hearing reports and ALR exclusion applications for EarthRite Industries (Pickering) and Streloff
• Bylaw No. 3249 (Wycliffe/Bates) Housing Agreement Bylaw for three readings and adoption
• Community Works Fund requests for Elko Firehall Expansion and Key City Theatre front entrance & exterior upgrade
• Funding request from Peaks Gymnastics Society
• Bylaw No. 3255 - Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw for two readings

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee will hear a delegation on the Community Energy Manager workplan and consider a contract for that position for 2023-2025. They will also review September 2023 cheque register and receive environmental and protective services reports.

• Delegation from Community Energy Association on Community Energy Manager workplan
• Community Energy Manager Contract 2023-2025 with BC Hydro letter
• Cheque Register for September 2023
• Environmental Services Report - October 2023
• Protective Services Report - October 2023

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several funding requests, including an expansion of the Elko Firehall using Community Works Fund dollars, trail development in Fernie and Jaffray, and an amendment to a broadband connectivity grant. The agenda also includes a delegation on wakesurfing on small lakes and a report on discretionary grants-in-aid.

• Elko Firehall Expansion – Community Works Fund
• Fernie Valley Trail Development
• Jaffray Trail Development
• CBBC – Broadband Connectivity Projects Amendment - Community Works Fund
• Key City Theatre – Front Entrance & Exterior Upgrade Project - Community Works Fund

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee will consider a funding request from the Peaks Gymnastics Society and discuss the Imagine Kootenay initiative. The agenda also includes a report on Valley Visitor Services for 2022 and adoption of previous meeting minutes.

• Peaks Gymnastics Society funding request (item 8.1)
• Imagine Kootenay discussion (item 8.2)
• Valley Visitor Services 2022 Year End Report (item 6.1)

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee will hear delegations on several ALR exclusion applications, bylaw amendments, and development variance permits. Key items include the EarthRite Industries ALR exclusion, the Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw, and multiple development variance permits across the region.

• Public hearing report and staff report on EarthRite Industries ALR exclusion application
• Bylaw No. 3255, the Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw, for adoption
• Bylaw amendments for Lumberton/Lost Dog Forestry, Fairmont/Enayat, and Hosmer/Vaness
• Development variance permits for properties in Tie Lake, Baynes Lake, Gold Creek, Corbin, and Anderson Road
• MOTI road closure for Stoddart Boulevard in Windermere

RDEK Board of Directors

The RDEK Board of Directors will consider several items including zoning amendments, permissive taxation exemptions, and funding requests for recreation and tourism. The meeting also includes presentations from MLAs and updates on committee recommendations.

• Bylaw No. 3258 – Permissive Taxation Exemption for three readings and adoption
• Bylaw No. 3247 – Elk Valley Zoning Amendment (West Fernie / Martin) for two readings and public hearing delegation
• Funding request from City of Cranbrook for a Recreation Study
• Funding request from Cranbrook Tourism for an Event Strategy
• ALR exclusion applications for EarthRite Industries Ltd (Elko) and Streloff (Rosen Lake)

The Board approved $42,000 in grants for Cranbrook recreation and event strategies and adopted an amended Board Code of Conduct. Several bylaws regarding delegation and development applications were adopted, and two ALR exclusion applications were moved to public hearings.

• Approved $22,000 grant to City of Cranbrook for Recreation Study
• Approved $20,000 grant to Cranbrook Tourism for Event Strategy
• Adopted amended Board Code of Conduct (section 9.5 social media wording changed)
• Defeated amendment to remove section 12.20 Remuneration from Code of Conduct
• Approved $6,126,638.52 August 2023 cheque register
• Adopted Delegation Bylaw No. 3260 and Development Applications Bylaw No. 3261
• Approved $45,000 annual funding (2024-2028) for Kootenay and Boundary Farm Advisor program
• Granted DVP No. 27-23 and DVP No. 31-23; refused DVP No. 32-23

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance & Regional Services Committee will hear presentations on conservation and groundwater monitoring, consider introducing a permissive taxation exemption bylaw (Bylaw No. 3258), and review a draft board code of conduct. The agenda also includes reports on environmental and protective services, a cheque register for August 2023, and a proposal to use Elk Valley tax sharing funds for a Hosmer fire hall assessment.

• Bylaw No. 3258 – Permissive Taxation Exemption – Introduction (requires 2/3 vote)
• RDEK Board Code of Conduct – draft for discussion
• Hosmer Fire Hall Assessment – Elk Valley Tax Sharing Funds
• Cheque Register – August 2023
• Delegations: Kootenay Conservation Program and Living Lakes Canada

The Governance & Regional Services Committee approved an updated Board Code of Conduct and authorized funds for a fire hall assessment. The committee also approved the August 2023 cheque register and introduced a permissive taxation exemption bylaw.

• Approved amended RDEK Board Code of Conduct (CARRIED)
• Approved change to section 9.5 Use of Social Media in Code of Conduct (CARRIED)
• Approved August 2023 General Account cheque register of $6,126,638.52 (CARRIED)
• Allocated up to $20,000 from Electoral Area A Elk Valley Tax Sharing funds for Hosmer Firehall assessment (CARRIED)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3258 Permissive Taxation Exemption Bylaw (CARRIED)
• Approved removal of section 12.20 Remuneration from Code of Conduct (CARRIED; later defeated by Board on Sept 8)

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee will hear delegations and decide on several land-use applications, including Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) exclusions, a subdivision, development variance permits, and bylaw amendments. The agenda also includes reports from advisory planning commissions and a contract continuation for farm advisors.

• Bylaw No. 3247 (West Fernie / Martin) amendment
• Bylaw No. 3260 (Delegation Bylaw Amendment) and Bylaw No. 3261 (Development Applications Bylaw Amendment)
• Elko / EarthRite Industries ALR Exclusion Application
• Rosen Lake / Streloff ALR Exclusion Application
• Coy Road / McKay ALR Subdivision Application

The committee approved a five-year contract for the Kootenay and Boundary Farm Advisor program and granted two development variance permits. Two ALR exclusion applications were moved to public hearings, and one ALR subdivision was supported.

• Approved up to $45,000 per year (2024-2028) for Kootenay and Boundary Farm Advisor program
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 27-23 (Edgewater / Hutchinson)
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 31-23 (Windermere South / Pow)
• Refused Development Variance Permit No. 32-23 (Windermere South / Schapps Consulting Ltd.)
• Supported McKay ALR subdivision application for 4302 Coy Road
• Approved public hearing for EarthRite Industries Ltd. ALR Exclusion at 8891 Burton Lake Road
• Approved public hearing for Ken and Joyce Streloff ALR Exclusion at 7124 Rosen Lake Road
• Introduced Bylaws No. 3247, 3260, and 3261

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to consider several funding requests and service agreement amendments. Items include a recreation study funding request from the City of Cranbrook, a Cranbrook Tourism event strategy funding request, and amendments to GIS services agreements with the Village of Radium Hot Springs and the District of Invermere. The committee will also review an engineering services report and a funding application for the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund.

• City of Cranbrook recreation study funding request
• Cranbrook Tourism event strategy funding request
• Community Emergency Preparedness Fund – Disaster Risk Reduction – Climate Adaptation Stream application
• Village of Radium Hot Springs GIS services agreement amendment
• District of Invermere GIS services agreement amendment

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved two grants for the City of Cranbrook and Cranbrook Tourism. The committee also authorized GIS services agreements with Radium Hot Springs and Invermere and approved funding applications for flood and debris flow mitigation projects.

• Approved $22,000 grant from Electoral Area C Economic Development Service to City of Cranbrook for Recreation Study (Carried)
• Approved $20,000 grant from Electoral Area C Economic Development Service to Cranbrook Tourism for Event Strategy (Carried)
• Approved applications to Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for Hosmer Creek, Mine Creek, and Cold Spring Creek projects (Carried)
• Authorized GIS management services agreement amendment with Village of Radium Hot Springs for Oct 1, 2021 to Sept 30, 2026 (Carried)
• Authorized GIS management services agreement amendment with District of Invermere for July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2024 (Carried)

RDEK Board of Directors

The RDEK Board of Directors will consider several bylaws, including establishing a Cranbrook Rural Fire Protection local service area and an Edgewater Water System service. They will also vote on multiple zoning and official community plan amendments, development variance permits, and a housing agreement. The agenda includes committee recommendations on discretionary grants, a building inspection agreement with Canal Flats, and financial reports.

• Bylaw No. 3185: Cranbrook Rural Fire Protection Local Service Area Establishment – three readings
• Bylaw No. 3250: Edgewater Water System Service Establishment – three readings and adoption
• Bylaw No. 3248: Housing Agreement Bylaw (Cranbrook South West / Sherriff) – three readings and adoption
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid – August 2023 (Lazy Lake Environment Association, Summit Community Services Society)
• Village of Canal Flats Building and Plumbing Inspection Services Agreement

The Board increased the Local Government Climate Action Plan budget to $70,000. Several development variance permits and zoning bylaws were approved, while a permit for Fernie Alpine Resort was postponed and a zoning amendment for Cranbrook West was defeated.

• Increased Climate Action Plan budget to $70,000 (Carried)
• Approved $6,400 in Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for Lazy Lake and Summit Community Services (Carried)
• Approved building and plumbing inspection agreement with Village of Canal Flats (Carried)
• Filed Notice on Title for four properties in Fernie and Windermere for bylaw contraventions (Carried)
• Approved 2024 Board meeting schedule and February 7 special meeting for financial planning (Carried)
• Granted Development Variance Permits for Wardner, Windermere North, Fairmont, and Fernie (Carried)
• Refused Development Variance Permit No. 26-23 for Fairmont / Turtle (Carried)
• Defeated Bylaw No. 3231 regarding Rockyview Official Community Plan (Cranbrook West / Kiedyk)

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee will hear delegations on an ALR subdivision application and three development variance permits, then decide on a bylaw amendment, two ALR subdivision applications, seven development variance permits, and a Crown land licence referral. The agenda includes multiple public hearings and decisions on land-use changes across the East Kootenay region.

• Bylaw No. 3248 (Cranbrook South West / Sherriff) – housing agreement amendment
• Toby Benches / 1915051 Alberta Ltd. – Park ALR subdivision application
• Edgewater / Georgeson ALR subdivision application
• DVP No. 20-23 (Fernie Alpine Resort / Robinson) – development variance permit
• DVP No. 23-23 (Fairmont / Daviduke) – development variance permit

The Planning and Development Services Committee approved several development variance permits and supported two Agricultural Land Commission subdivision applications. One variance permit was refused, and a housing agreement bylaw was introduced.

• Introduced Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 3248 (Cranbrook South West / Sherriff)
• Supported ALR Subdivision for 3180 Toby Creek Road (CARRIED)
• Supported Georgeson ALR Subdivision application on Highway 95, north of Edgewater (CARRIED)
• Granted DVP No. 20-23 (Fernie Alpine Resort / Robinson) (CARRIED)
• Granted DVP No. 21-23 (Wardner / C & C Ranch Ltd) (CARRIED)
• Granted DVP No. 22-23 (Windermere North / McAllister & Ross) subject to restrictive covenant (CARRIED)
• Granted DVP No. 23-23 (Fairmont / Daviduke) subject to BC Building Code fire requirements (CARRIED)
• Refused DVP No. 26-23 (Fairmont / Turtle) (CARRIED)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to discuss several service agreements and bylaw amendments. Items include discretionary grants-in-aid, a building inspection services agreement with the Village of Canal Flats, and introductions of bylaws for the Cranbrook Rural Fire Protection Local Service Area and the Edgewater Water System Service Establishment. The committee will also receive building and engineering reports.

• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for August 2023, with applications from Lazy Lake Environment Association and Summit Community Services Society
• Village of Canal Flats Building and Plumbing Inspection Services Agreement
• Introduction of Bylaw No. 3185 to amend the Cranbrook Rural Fire Protection Local Service Area
• Introduction of Bylaw No. 3250 to amend the Edgewater Water System Service Establishment
• Introduction of Bylaw No. 3251 regarding authority to enter

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved several discretionary grants and authorized a building and plumbing inspection services agreement with the Village of Canal Flats. Three bylaws regarding fire protection, water systems, and authority to enter were introduced.

• Approved $1,000 grant to Lazy Lake Environment Association for FireSmart and Fire Suppression
• Approved $5,400 total grant to Summit Community Services Society for Police Based Victim Services
• Authorized agreements with Village of Canal Flats for building and plumbing inspection services (Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2026)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3185 (Cranbrook Rural Fire Protection Local Service Area Establishment)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3250 (Edgewater Water System Service Establishment)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3251 (Authority to Enter)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee will consider allocating funds from the Local Government Climate Action Plan. They will also review the July 2023 cheque register, the 2024 board meeting schedule, and the June 30, 2023 quarterly financial statements. The meeting includes reports on environmental and protective services.

• Local Government Climate Action Plan - Allocation of Funds
• Cheque Register - July 2023
• 2024 Board Meeting Schedule
• June 30, 2023 Quarterly Financial Statements
• Environmental Services Report and Protective Services Report - August 2023

The Governance & Regional Services Committee approved the 2024 Board meeting schedule and the July 2023 cheque register. Members accepted the quarterly financial statements through June 2023 and increased funding for the Local Government Climate Action Plan. The meeting adjourned to a closed session to discuss a solid waste contract.

• Approved July 2023 cheque register for $2,650,877.50
• Approved 2024 RDEK Board meeting schedule
• Scheduled Special Meeting for February 7, 2024 to review 2024–2028 Five Year Financial Plan
• Accepted financial statements for January to June 2023
• Increased Climate Action Plan budget to $70,000 by allocating $15,000 from reserve fund and $25,000 from Fortis BC Strategic Community Energy Fund
• Adjourned to closed meeting to consider Solid Waste Contract

RDEK Board of Directors

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including multiple planning bylaws, development permits, grants, and policy updates. The agenda includes decisions on zoning and official community plan amendments, a housing agreement, and a short-term rental policy, as well as several discretionary grants and operational matters.

• Bylaw No. 3244: Housing Agreement Bylaw (Wycliffe / Twardy, Bremner & Morland) - three readings & adoption (requires 2/3 vote)
• Bylaw No. 3231 & 3232: Rockyview OCP and Electoral Area C South Zoning amendments (Cranbrook West / Kiedyk) - two readings
• Bylaw No. 3240 & 3241: Lake Koocanusa OCP and South Country Zoning amendments (Koocanusa North / Reeves) - two readings
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid – July 2023: applications from Columbia Valley Airport Society, Kimberley Health Care Auxiliary, Living Lakes Canada, Moyie Community Association, Fernie Pride Society
• Short Term Rental Temporary Use Permit Policy - proposed policy for consideration

The Board adopted the 2023 Strategic Plan and the 2023-2024 Priority Projects list. Several zoning and official community plan amendments were introduced, and multiple development variance permits and temporary use permits were granted. The Board also approved discretionary grants and supported several Agricultural Land Commission applications.

• Adopted 2023 RDEK Strategic Plan and 2023-2024 Priority Projects list
• Approved $15,550 in Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for five organizations
• Supported $453,220 UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Program grant application
• Granted Temporary Use Permit to 489581 BC Ltd. for sand and gravel extraction
• Granted Development Variance Permits for Flowitt, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Ltd., Thomsen, and Ondrik
• Introduced zoning and OCP amendment bylaws for Cranbrook West/Kiedyk and Koocanusa North/Reeves
• Approved Special Event Licences for Cranbrook Pro Rodeo and Mountain-Mere Music Fest
• Directed filing of Notice on Title for three properties due to bylaw contraventions

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee is meeting to consider a new policy for temporary use permits for short-term rentals, along with several zoning bylaw amendments, Agricultural Land Reserve applications, development variance permits, and other referrals. The agenda includes public delegations on several items, including the short-term rental policy and specific bylaws. Decisions made here will be recommendations to the full Regional District board.

• Short-term rental temporary use permit policy discussion (item 9.6.2)
• Bylaw amendments: No. 3231/3232 (Cranbrook West/Kiedyk), No. 3240/3241 (Koocanusa North/Reeves), No. 3244 (Wycliffe housing agreement)
• ALR applications: Koocanusa North non-farm use, Wycliffe subdivision, Windermere East non-farm use
• Four development variance permits (Wilmer, Fairmont x2, Gold Creek)
• Temporary use permit No. 2-23 (Fairmont/489581 BC Ltd.)

The committee referred the Short-Term Rental Temporary Use Permit Policy back to staff to review fees, enforcement, and occupancy. Several zoning amendments, development variance permits, and land-use applications were introduced or approved.

• Referred Short-Term Rental Temporary Use Permit Policy to staff for further review (Opposed: McCormick, Wilks)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3231 and 3232 for Cranbrook West / Kiedyk
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3240 and 3241 for Koocanusa North / Reeves
• Introduced Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 3244 (Wycliffe / Twardy, Bremner & Morland)
• Supported ALR non-farm use applications for Reeves and Braund (Windermere Valley Youth Centre Society)
• Supported ALR subdivision application for Zaugg at 143 Wycliffe Park Road
• Granted Development Variance Permits No. 14-23, 17-23, and 18-23; granted DVP No. 15-23 subject to a covenant
• Granted Temporary Use Permit No. 2-23 for sand and gravel extraction with operational hour restrictions

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee is meeting to discuss a sustainable tourism strategy presentation, receive environmental and protective services reports, and consider new business items including the June 2023 cheque register, two special event licence applications, the creation of an accessibility advisory committee, and the 2023 strategic plan priority projects. The agenda is largely procedural with several items for discussion or decision.

• Special event licence for Cranbrook Pro Rodeo (Wycliffe Exhibition Association)
• Special event licence for Mountain-Mere Music Fest (Windermere Valley Youth Centre Society)
• Proposal to establish East Kootenay Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Review of RDEK Strategic Plan and 2023 priority projects
• Cheque register for June 2023

The committee approved the 2023 RDEK Strategic Plan with specific amendments and authorized the 2023-2024 Priority Projects list. It also issued special event licenses for two local festivals and adopted terms of reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee.

• Adopted 2023 RDEK Strategic Plan with amendments to 'Our Region, Our Futures' and 'Advocacy' sections
• Approved 2023-2024 Priority Projects list
• Decided to notify proponents of projects rated four to seven that RDEK cannot undertake them
• Approved June 2023 General Account cheque register for $2,598,615.89
• Issued Special Event Licence and noise bylaw exemption to Wycliffe Exhibition Association for Cranbrook Pro Rodeo
• Issued Special Event Licence and noise bylaw exemption to Windermere Valley Youth Centre Society for Mountain-Mere Music Fest
• Adopted East Kootenay Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

Elk Valley Services Committee

The Elk Valley Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on amending the hours of operation at the Sparwood Transfer Station and Landfill, and to discuss Elk Valley economic development. The agenda is otherwise routine, covering adoption of minutes, correspondence, and director reports.

• Discussion of Sparwood Transfer Station and Landfill hours of operation amendment
• Discussion of Elk Valley Economic Development
• Adoption of June 8, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee updated the operating hours for the Sparwood Transfer Station and Landfill. The group also discussed the scope of a request to establish an Elk Valley Economic Development Service.

• Amended Sparwood Transfer Station/Landfill hours to 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Sunday, closed on five specific holidays (Carried)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted the June 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to consider several items, including a tenure amendment for Waldo Cove Regional Park, discretionary grants-in-aid for local organizations, an additional connection to a temporary sewage holding tank for PrairieWIND, and a grant application for FireSmart community funding. The committee will also receive reports on building and engineering services and a Community Works Funds summary.

• Waldo Cove Regional Park tenure amendment
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for Columbia Valley Airport Society, Kimberley Health Care Auxiliary, Living Lakes Canada, Moyie Community Association, Fernie Pride Society
• PrairieWIND temporary sewage holding tank additional connection
• Community Resiliency Investment Program – 2023 FireSmart Community Funding and Supports (UBCM grant application)
• Community Works Funds Summary 2018 – June 30, 2023

The committee approved several discretionary grants for community organizations and supported a $453,220 grant application for the East Kootenay FireSmart Program 2023. It also authorized an application to expand Waldo Cove Regional Park and amended a sewage holding tank agreement for a property on Lakeview Drive.

• Approved application to FrontCounter BC to expand Waldo Cove Regional Park
• Approved Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for Columbia Valley Airport Society ($650), Kimberley Health Care Auxiliary ($3,400 total), Living Lakes Canada ($7,500), Moyie Community Centre ($1,000), and Fernie Pride Society ($1,000)
• Amended Development Agreement for 492 Lakeview Drive to limit sewage holding tank connections to three buildings
• Supported $453,220 UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Program grant application for East Kootenay FireSmart Program 2023
• Adopted the agenda and June 8, 2023 meeting minutes

RDEK Board of Directors

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors is meeting to decide on multiple items, including adopting water system regulation and fee bylaws for Elko, Spur Valley, Rushmere, and East Side Lake Windermere, and awarding a construction contract for the Cold Spring Creek debris flow mitigation project. The board will also consider funding for the Fairmont flood and landslide project, discretionary grants, and several zoning and official community plan amendments. A request for reconsideration of a development variance permit and an ALC private landowner exclusion policy amendment are also on the agenda.

• Adoption of water system fee bylaws for Elko, Spur Valley, Rushmere, and East Side Lake Windermere (Bylaws 3235-3237, 3234)
• Cold Spring Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Project construction contract award and additional funding allocation
• Fairmont Flood and Landslide Cold Spring Creek Phase 2 project funding via Municipal Finance Authority cash flow borrowing
• 2022 audited financial statements and Statement of Financial Information report
• Zoning amendments for Windermere East/Webster, Baynes Lake/Beyeler, and Moyie/Bessant

The Board approved borrowing up to $9 million and allocating an additional $2.5 million for the Cold Spring Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Project. Other actions included approving water system fee bylaws and granting several development variance permits.

• Authorized borrowing up to $9 million for Fairmont Flood and Landslide – Cold Spring Creek Phase 2 project
• Increased Cold Spring Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Project budget by $1 million from Fairmont Flood and Landslide Service Area and $1.5 million from Community Growth Fund
• Awarded Cold Spring Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Project Construction Tender #2 to MacKay Contracting Ltd
• Approved $63,461 grant to Ktunaxa Nation Council for Flexinet Broadband Connectivity Project
• Adopted water system regulation and fee amendment bylaws for Elko (No. 3235) and Spur Valley (No. 3236)
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 13-23 (Windermere North / Chuchman)
• Granted Site Specific Floodplain Exemption for Baisley-Marich property on River Drive
• Amended Private Landowner ALR Exclusion Application fee to $2,250

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including adopting minutes from the April 13, 2023 meeting. The only substantive item is a discussion about Fairmont Airport funding. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Fairmont Airport funding (item 8.1)

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 13, 2023 meeting. Directors discussed funding options for the Fairmont Airport Society, but no decision was recorded.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted April 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee will review the 2022 audited financial statements, consider funding recommendations for Resident Directed Grants, and introduce two bylaws (Procedure Bylaw No. 3238 and Public Notice Regulation Bylaw No. 3239). The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, correspondence reports, and a cheque register.

• 2022 Audited Financial Statements and Statement of Financial Information Report
• 2023/2024 Resident Directed Grants - Funding Recommendations
• Bylaw No. 3238 (Procedure Bylaw) - Introduction
• Bylaw No. 3239 (Public Notice Regulation Bylaw) - Introduction
• Cheque Register - May 2023

The Governance & Regional Services Committee approved the 2022 audited financial statements and the May 2023 cheque register. The committee also approved funding recommendations for 2023/2024 Resident Directed Grants and introduced two new bylaws.

• Approved 2022 Audited RDEK Financial Statements and Statement of Financial Information (Carried)
• Approved May 2023 General Account cheque register of $2,336,173.95 (Carried)
• Approved 2023/2024 Resident Directed Grants funding recommendations (Carried)
• Approved submission of health care, housing, and land use topics to MLAs Doug Clovechok and Tom Shypitka (Carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3238 (Procedure Bylaw) (Carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3239 (Public Notice Regulation Bylaw) (Carried)
• Adopted the Supplemental Public Notice Policy (Carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including water system regulation and fee bylaw amendments for four communities, funding requests for connectivity and flood mitigation projects, and discretionary grants. The agenda includes a presentation on the East Side Lake Windermere Water System project and reports on building, engineering, and water systems.

• Introduction of Bylaw No. 3235 (Elko), 3236 (Spur Valley), 3237 (Rushmere), and 3234 (East Side Lake Windermere) water system regulation and fee amendments
• Ktunaxa Nation Council Connectivity Project – Community Works Fund request
• Fairmont Flood and Landslide – Cold Spring Creek Phase 2 funding via Municipal Finance Authority cash flow borrowing
• Cold Spring Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Project – additional funding allocation
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for June 2023, including Windermere Elementary School

The committee approved borrowing up to $9 million for the Fairmont Flood and Landslide – Cold Spring Creek Phase 2 project and allocated an additional $2.5 million to the Cold Spring Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Project. Other actions included granting funds for broadband connectivity and introducing four water system regulation bylaws.

• Authorized borrowing up to $9 million for Fairmont Flood and Landslide – Cold Spring Creek Phase 2 project
• Increased Cold Spring Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Project budget by $1 million from Fairmont Flood and Landslide Service Area and $1.5 million from Community Growth Fund
• Granted $63,461 in Community Works Funds to Ktunaxa Nation Council for Flexinet Broadband Connectivity Project
• Approved grants-in-aid for Windermere Community Carnival: $600 (Area F) and $200 (Area G)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3235 (Elko Community Water System Regulation and Fee)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3236 (Spur Valley Water System Regulation and Fee)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3237 (Rushmere Water System Regulation and Fee)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3234 (East Side Lake Windermere Water System Regulation and Fee)

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning & Development Services Committee is meeting to discuss several zoning bylaw amendments, a development variance permit, and a request for reconsideration of a previous permit. The agenda also includes a delegation on Bylaw No. 3229, a proposed legislative amendment for Kikomun Creek Provincial Park, and an update on short-term rental temporary use permits.

• Bylaw No. 3229 (Moyie / Bessant) — unfinished business
• Request for Reconsideration — DVP No. 6-23 (Gold Creek / Reid)
• Bylaw No. 3186 (Windermere East / Webster) — amendment
• Bylaw No. 3204 & 3205 (Baynes Lake / Beyeler) — amendments
• Short Term Rental Temporary Use Permit Community Engagement Update

The committee introduced several zoning and official community plan amendment bylaws. It granted a development variance permit and a site-specific floodplain exemption. The Private Landowner ALR Exclusion Application Policy was amended to remove the annual intake period and increase the fee to $2,250.

• Introduced Bylaw No. 3229 (Moyie / Bessant) (Carried)
• Refused Reid reconsideration request for DVP No. 6-23 (Gold Creek / Reid) (Carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3186 (Windermere East / Webster) (Carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3204 and Bylaw No. 3205 (Baynes Lake / Beyeler) (Carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3219 (Miscellaneous / RDEK) (Carried)
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 13-23 (Windermere North / Chuchman) (Carried)
• Granted Site Specific Floodplain Exemption for Baisley-Marich property on River Drive (Carried)
• Amended ALR Exclusion Application Policy to remove annual intake and set fee to $2,250 (Carried; Director Wilks opposed)

Elk Valley Services Committee

The Elk Valley Services Committee is meeting to discuss Elk Valley Economic Development as new business. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and correspondence. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Discussion of Elk Valley Economic Development

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 15, 2023. Discussion regarding the Elk Valley Economic Development service area request was postponed for one month.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Adopted February 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Postponed Elk Valley Economic Development service area request discussion for one month

RDEK Board of Directors

The RDEK Board of Directors is meeting to consider a large slate of planning bylaws, including adoption and third readings for numerous Official Community Plan and zoning amendments in areas such as Elk Valley, Fairmont Hot Springs, Panorama, and Kimberley Rural. The board will also review discretionary grants-in-aid, a wireless licence agreement, and quarterly financial statements. Several items involve public hearings and delegations.

• Adoption of Bylaw 3206 & 3207 (Elk Valley OCP & zoning amendment, North Fernie/Johnson)
• Adoption of Bylaw 3208 & 3209 (Fairmont Hot Springs OCP & zoning amendment, 1368511 BC Ltd)
• Third reading of Bylaw 3213 & 3214 (Elk Valley OCP & zoning amendment, Lizard Creek/Galloway Lands)
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for May 2023 (11 organizations including BC Senior Games, CLEAR, Cops for Kids)
• Wink Wireless Licence Area Agreement for telecommunication equipment and tower

The Board awarded a $1,409,000 construction contract to Stoic Industries for three compost facilities. Members also approved various discretionary grants, development variance permits, and zoning bylaw amendments. Several properties were flagged with Notices on Title for bylaw contraventions.

• Awarded $1,409,000 compost facilities contract to Stoic Industries
• Approved multiple Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for community groups
• Denied grant for Fernie Trails Alliance Association
• Authorized Licence Area Agreement with Wink Wireless (June 1, 2023 – March 31, 2029)
• Filed Notices on Title for properties at 1645 Highway 93/95, 2843 Highway 95, and 4375 Wells Street
• Approved April 2023 cheque register for $1,961,286.82
• Authorized 2023/2024 Annual Operating Agreement with BC Transit
• Granted Development Variance Permits No. 4-23, 7-23, 9-23, 10-23, and 11-23

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance & Regional Services Committee will hear a delegation from the Koocanusa Recreation Steering Committee and consider several reports and agreements. Items include a BC Transit annual operating agreement for 2023/2024, a priority project rating system, and quarterly financial statements. The meeting also covers environmental and protective services reports and a cheque register for April 2023.

• Delegation from Koocanusa Recreation Steering Committee
• 2023/2024 BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement for Columbia Valley & Elk Valley
• Priority Project Rating System discussion
• March 31, 2023 Quarterly Financial Statements
• Cheque Register for April 2023

The Governance & Regional Services Committee authorized the 2023/2024 operating agreement for Columbia Valley and Elk Valley transit services. Members approved a new priority project rating system and scheduled several meetings with Cabinet Ministers for the 2023 UBCM Convention.

• Approved $1,961,286.82 April 2023 cheque register (Carried)
• Authorized 2023/2024 Columbia Valley & Elk Valley Annual Operating Agreement with BC Transit (Carried)
• Approved project rating system outlined in May 2, 2023 CAO report (Carried)
• Approved sending letter to province requesting additional enforcement in Koocanusa area (Carried)
• Scheduled 8 meetings with Cabinet Ministers for 2023 UBCM Convention (Carried)
• Accepted financial statements for January to March 2023 (Carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to review routine reports and consider several action items, including discretionary grants-in-aid for local organizations, a proposed licence area agreement with Wink Wireless for telecommunication equipment, and an update on the Cold Spring Creek debris flow mitigation project construction tender. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and standard procedural items.

• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid – May 2023: 11 applicants including BC Senior Games Society, CLEAR, Community Connections Society, Cops for Kids, Ghostrider Adventure Camp, Peaks Gymnastics, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 36, Sand Creek Senior Citizens Drop In Centre, Wild Wapiti Playschool, Fernie Trails Alliance
• Wink Wireless Licence Area Agreement – telecommunication equipment and tower
• Cold Spring Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Project Update – Construction Tender
• Development Services Building Report – May 2023
• Engineering Services Report – May 2023

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved several Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for community organizations and childcare. The committee also authorized a land license agreement with Wink Wireless. One grant request for the Fernie Trails Alliance Association was denied.

• Approved Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for BC Senior Games Society, CLEAR, Community Connections Society, Cops For Kids, Ghostrider Adventure Camp, Peaks Gymnastic Society, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #36, Sand Creek Senior Citizens Drop In Centre, and Wild Wapiti Playschool Society
• Denied Discretionary Grant-in-Aid for Fernie Trails Alliance Association
• Authorized Licence Area Agreement with Wink Wireless for land Block 10 Plan NEP1185 from June 1, 2023 to March 31, 2029
• Adopted the agenda and April 13, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning & Development Services Committee will hear public delegations on several items, including a foreshore management project, a bylaw amendment, an ALR inclusion application, and multiple development variance permits. The committee will also consider new business items such as bylaw amendments, ALR applications, and development variance permits for various properties.

• Delegation on St. Mary's Lake Foreshore Integrated Management Planning Project
• Bylaw No. 3229 (Moyie / Bessant) amendment
• Rosen Lake / Streloff ALR Inclusion Application
• Development Variance Permit No. 7-23 (Mayook / Pitura)
• Development Variance Permit No. 9-23 (Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Ltd.)

RDEK Board of Directors

The RDEK Board of Directors is meeting to handle a heavy agenda of planning and zoning bylaws, including several OCP and zoning amendments for areas like Panorama, Lizard Creek, and Meadowbrook. They will also hear a delegation from NWP Coal Canada about the Crown Mountain Coking Coal Project, consider a fee bylaw for the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena, and review various committee recommendations, grants, and membership dues.

• Delegation from NWP Coal Canada on Crown Mountain Coking Coal Project
• Bylaw No. 3228: Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena fee and regulation amendment (three readings and adoption)
• Multiple OCP and zoning amendment bylaws for Panorama, Lizard Creek, Meadowbrook, Dicken Rd, and Cranbrook North
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for April 2023, including Moyie Community Association and Twin Meadows Animal Rescue Society
• Request from Elk Park Ranches for fire protection service

The Board introduced several bylaws to amend Official Community Plans and zoning for various properties, including Panorama and Lizard Creek. The Board also approved membership dues for UBCM and FCM and granted specific discretionary grants. Several requests for new services and management plans were referred to the next strategic priority setting process.

• Approved $9,751.68 plus GST for 2023 UBCM Membership dues
• Approved $4,353.08 for Federation of Canadian Municipalities membership dues
• Approved discretionary grants for Moyie Community Association ($2,000) and St. Mary Valley Rural Residents Association ($950)
• Denied discretionary grants for BC Conservation Foundation, Moyie Community Association (cemetery parking), and Twin Meadows Animal Rescue Society
• Directed Corporate Officer to file Notices on Title for 2085 Wycliffe Park Road, 4280 Hilltop Crescent, and 9181 Starke Avenue
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 5-23 (Baynes Lake / McGowan & Robinson) and refused No. 6-23 (Gold Creek / Reid)
• Supported ALR subdivision application at 6883 Gold Creek Road
• Approved March 2023 cheque register for General Account totaling $2,051,739.95

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee will hear delegations from the Columbia Lake Stewardship Society and Lake Windermere Ambassadors, and consider introducing Bylaw No. 3228 to amend the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena regulation and fee bylaw for the 2023-2024 season. The agenda also includes routine items like adoption of minutes and correspondence.

• Delegation from Columbia Lake Stewardship Society (item 8.1)
• Delegation from Lake Windermere Ambassadors with Windermere Recreational Study Report and 2022 Annual Report
• Introduction of Bylaw No. 3228 (Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena Regulation and Fee Bylaw amendment)
• Adoption of minutes from March 16, 2023 meeting

The committee introduced an amendment to the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena Regulation and Fee Bylaw. Requests from the Lake Windermere Ambassadors and Columbia Lake Stewardship Society were referred for further action.

• Introduced Bylaw No. 3228 (Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena Regulation and Fee Amendment Bylaw No. 5, 2023) (Carried)
• Referred April 2023 requests from Lake Windermere Ambassadors to staff for discussion and consultation (Carried)
• Referred Columbia Lake Stewardship Society request for a Lake Management Committee to the next strategic priority setting process (Carried)
• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Adopted March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee is meeting to hear public delegations and consider multiple bylaw amendments, Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) applications, and development variance permits. The agenda includes 14 scheduled delegations, mostly regarding proposed zoning and OCP amendments for properties in Meadowbrook, Galloway Lands (Lizard Creek), Panorama, Dicken Rd, and Cranbrook North, as well as ALR applications in Elko and Gold Creek. The committee will also receive reports on Agricultural Land Commission decisions and advisory planning commission minutes.

• Bylaws 3211 & 3212: Meadowbrook (Campbell & Blackburn) zoning/OCP amendment
• Bylaws 3213 & 3214: Lizard Creek / C H Nelson Holdings Ltd – Galloway Lands zoning/OCP amendment
• Bylaws 3222 & 3223: Panorama Mountain Village Inc – Village Core zoning/OCP amendment
• Bylaw 3224: Panorama – Trappers Way zoning amendment
• ALR Non-Farm Use Application: EarthRite Industries Ltd (Elko); ALR Subdivision: Lowden (Gold Creek)

The Planning & Development Services Committee introduced several bylaws to amend Official Community Plans (OCP) and zoning designations for residential and resort developments. This included approvals for projects in Meadowbrook, Panorama, and the Elk Valley, as well as a site northwest of Cranbrook.

• Introduced Bylaws No. 3211 and 3212 for a two parcel subdivision at 2155 Bussey Road (Carried)
• Introduced Bylaws No. 3213 and 3214 for Galloway Lands development (Carried; 4 opposed)
• Introduced Bylaws No. 3222 and 3223 for Panorama Village Core resort development (Carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3224 for single and two-family dwellings at Panorama Trappers Ridge (Carried)
• Introduced Bylaws No. 3225 and 3226 for residential subdivision at 1643 Dicken Road (Carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3227 for subdivision at 2391 King Street (Carried)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee is meeting to receive presentations on a geohazard risk prioritization study and the Elk Valley Economic Initiative, and to discuss correspondence including a request from the Wasa Lake Land Improvement District and a letter regarding dike management. The committee will also review the March 2023 cheque register and reports from environmental and protective services.

• Presentation by BGC Engineering on Geohazard Risk Prioritization Study
• Elk Valley Economic Initiative service request (letters from Elkford and Fernie)
• Wasa Lake Land Improvement District letter
• Cheque Register for March 2023
• Correspondence to Province re Dike Maintenance Act

The committee referred requests regarding the Wasa Lake Land Improvement District and the Elk Valley Economic Initiative to the next strategic priority setting process. It also approved the March 2023 cheque register and requested a provincial policy change regarding the Dike Maintenance Act.

• Referred Wasa Lake Land Improvement District board takeover request to next strategic priority setting process (Carried)
• Referred Elk Valley Economic Initiative request for an economic development service to next strategic priority setting process (Carried)
• Approved March 2023 General Account cheque register of $2,051,739.95 (Carried)
• Approved sending a letter to the Province of BC to consider strata corporations as private owners under the Dike Maintenance Act (Carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a request from Elk Park Ranches for fire protection service, membership dues for UBCM and FCM, and discretionary grants-in-aid. They will also receive building and engineering reports. The meeting includes routine procedural items like adopting minutes and the agenda.

• Elk Park Ranches request for fire protection service
• 2023 UBCM membership dues (weighted vote)
• 2023-2024 Federation of Canadian Municipalities membership dues (weighted vote)
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for April 2023, including Moyie Community Association (Ellis Park upgrades, cemetery parking lot), St Mary Valley Rural Residents' Association, BC Conservation Foundation, Twin Meadows Animal Rescue Society
• Columbia Basin Trust Symposia attendance approval

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved membership fees for UBCM and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Two discretionary grants were approved, while three others were denied. A request for fire protection service at Elk Park Ranches was referred to the next strategic priority setting process.

• Referred Elk Park Ranches fire protection service request to next strategic priority setting process
• Approved 2023 UBCM Membership fee of $9,751.68 plus GST
• Approved Federation of Canadian Municipalities annual membership dues of $4,353.08
• Approved $2,000 grant to Moyie Community Association for Ellis Park Upgrades
• Approved $950 grant to St. Mary Valley Rural Residents Association for liability insurance
• Denied grants for BC Conservation Foundation, Moyie Community Association cemetery parking, and Twin Meadows Animal Rescue Society
• Authorized Electoral Area Directors to attend one 2023 Columbia Basin Trust Symposia

RDEK Board of Directors

The RDEK Board of Directors is meeting to consider a range of items, including the introduction and potential adoption of the 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan (Bylaw No. 3230), several planning and zoning bylaws, discretionary grants, and various funding requests. The agenda also includes a delegation on the Kicking Horse Canyon Project Phase 4 and correspondence from organizations like the BC SPCA and UBCM.

• Bylaw No. 3230 - 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan (introduction and possible adoption)
• Planning bylaws for Koocanusa Village (3202/3203), North Fernie (3206/3207, 3216/3217), and Fairmont (3208/3209) - two readings each
• Adoption of Bylaws 3200 and 3201 (Rockyview and Electoral Area C South, Mission/Owen's Drilling)
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for Victim Services, Hospice, Cranbrook Minor Hockey, Edgewater Recreation, and Elkford Trails Alliance
• Funding requests: Fortis BC Strategic Community Energy Fund, City of Cranbrook Community Development Coordinator, East Kootenay Division of Family Practice

The Board of Directors adopted the 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3230. Other key actions included approving several discretionary grants, awarding a watermain replacement contract, and introducing multiple zoning and official community plan amendments.

• Adopted 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3230
• Approved $85,000 for City of Cranbrook homelessness coordinator from Homeless Shelter Reserve
• Awarded Timber Ridge Water Main Replacement construction tender to Elite Site Services
• Approved $15,000 grant to East Kootenay Division of Family Practice for physician recruitment
• Reduced 2023 Rushmere Water System service parcel tax to $73,000
• Denied discretionary grant for Elkford Trails Alliance feasibility study
• Granted Development Variance Permits No. 39-22, 1-23, 2-23, and 3-23; refused No. 31-22
• Adopted Bylaws No. 3200 and 3201 regarding Mission / Owen's Drilling Ltd

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The committee will discuss the Columbia Valley Recreation Management Plan and director representation on the Columbia Valley Community Economic Development Advisory Commission. They will also receive final reports from the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund for 2022, covering projects from eight local organizations. The meeting includes adoption of minutes from two previous meetings.

• Discussion of Columbia Valley Recreation Management Plan
• Discussion of director representation on Columbia Valley Community Economic Development Advisory Commission (Bylaw No. 2757)
• Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund 2022 final reports from eight organizations
• Adoption of minutes from February 15 and February 16, 2023 meetings

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and minutes from February 15 and 16, 2023. Director Roberta Schnider was appointed to the Columbia Valley Recreation Planning Committee. Members discussed reducing the number of Columbia Valley Directors on the Community Economic Development Advisory Commission.

• Adopted meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted February 15, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Adopted February 16, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Appointed Director Roberta Schnider to the Columbia Valley Recreation Planning Committee (Carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to consider discretionary grants-in-aid for community organizations, including victim services and hospice programs, as well as a Fortis BC energy funding application. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and reports on building and engineering services.

• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for Family Dynamix Association (Victim Services) and Hospice Society of the CV
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for Cranbrook Minor Hockey Association, Edgewater Recreation Society, Elkford Trails Alliance Society
• Fortis BC Strategic Community Energy Fund application
• Building Report and Engineering Report for March 2023

The committee approved funding for victim services, hospice programs, and local recreation. It denied a grant for a trail feasibility study and approved submitting an application for the Fortis BC Strategic Community Energy fund.

• Approved grants for Family Dynamix Association ($18,435 from Area F, $2,442 from Area G)
• Approved grants for Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley ($10,562 from Area F, $1,399 from Area G)
• Approved $1,000 grant for Cranbrook Minor Hockey (Area C)
• Approved grants for Edgewater Recreation Society ($1,800 from Area F, $3,000 from Area G)
• Denied grant for Elkford Trails Alliance feasibility study
• Approved application to Fortis BC Strategic Community Energy fund for Climate Action Plan project

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee will consider introducing Bylaw No. 3230 for the 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan, along with reviewing the draft plan and related reports. The committee will also discuss a request for funding from the City of Cranbrook for a Community Development Coordinator, a Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant for a Regional EOC Readiness Project, and a proposed Board Code of Conduct.

• Introduction of Bylaw No. 3230 for the 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan
• City of Cranbrook Community Development Coordinator – Request for Funding
• Community Emergency Preparedness Fund – Regional EOC Readiness Project
• Draft 2023-2027 Financial Plan and summary documents
• Board Code of Conduct proposal

The Committee approved $85,000 for a homelessness coordinator in Cranbrook and $15,000 for family physician recruitment. It also introduced the 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw and approved a $120,000 grant application for emergency operations readiness.

• Approved $85,000 from Homeless Shelter Reserve for City of Cranbrook homelessness coordinator
• Approved $15,000 grant to East Kootenay Division of Family Practice for physician recruitment
• Approved $120,000 grant application to UBCM for Regional Emergency Operations Centre Readiness Project
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3230 (2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan), as amended
• Reduced 2023 Rushmere Water System service parcel tax to $73,000
• Approved February 2023 General Account cheque register of $1,243,967.70
• Requested staff draft a code of conduct for RDEK Directors
• Supported reallocation of research internship funding to fisheries-related projects

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee is meeting to consider multiple land-use items, including zoning bylaw amendments, development variance permits, and Agricultural Land Reserve non-farm use applications. The agenda also includes delegations from property owners and referrals from the Ministry of Forests and a mine referral. Decisions made here will be recommendations to the full Regional District board.

• Bylaw amendments for Koocanusa Village, North Fernie (Johnson and Fait), and Fairmont (1368511 BC Ltd.)
• Three ALR non-farm use applications by McD's Enterprises Ltd. at Rosen Lake (First Peak Pit, Pea Pit, Sand and Pebble Pit)
• Five development variance permits: Fairmont/Sparkes, Windermere East/Wildflower Gas, Panorama/Flames and Sens, Windermere North/McLaughlin, Torrent Road/Winter
• Crown land license of occupation referrals for Elkford Snowmobile Association and 1278282 BC Ltd. (Nuels)
• Mine referral for PJX Resources Inc. in Area C

The Planning and Development Services Committee introduced several bylaws to amend Official Community Plans (OCP) and zoning designations for properties in Koocanusa Village, North Fernie, and Fairmont. The committee also granted four development variance permits and supported three ALR non-farm use applications for mining.

• Introduced Bylaws 3202 and 3203 for Koocanusa Village / KV Properties (Carried)
• Introduced Bylaws 3206 and 3207 for North Fernie / Johnson (Carried)
• Introduced Bylaws 3208 and 3209 for Fairmont / 1368511 BC Ltd (Carried)
• Introduced Bylaws 3216 and 3217 for North Fernie / Fait (Carried)
• Supported McD’s Enterprises Ltd. ALR non-farm use applications for First Peak, Pea, and Sand and Pebble pits (Carried)
• Refused Development Variance Permit No. 31-22 for Fairmont / Sparkes (Carried)
• Granted Development Variance Permits No. 39-22, 1-23, 2-23, and 3-23 (Carried)
• Supported Crown Land License of Occupation applications for Elkford Snowmobile Association and 1278282 BC Ltd. (Carried)

RDEK Board of Directors

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including budget recommendations from committees, several bylaw readings and adoptions, and a decision on short-term rental regulation implementation. The agenda includes public hearings for official community plan amendments and a proposed park and trails regulation and fee bylaw. Many items are routine approvals, but the board will also decide on funding for community groups and infrastructure projects.

• Bylaw No. 3215 - Park and Trails Regulation and Fee Bylaw - introduction and three readings/adoption
• Short Term Rental Regulation Implementation - request for decision
• Bylaw No. 3084 - Steamboat - Jubilee Mountain OCP Amendment - third reading & adoption
• Bylaw No. 3188 - Lake Windermere OCP Amendment - third reading & adoption
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid - February 2023 (Cranbrook Public Library, Sand Creek Community Club, Triangle Women's Institute, Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Association)

The Board approved the implementation of short-term rental regulations and adopted several zoning and park bylaws. Multiple grants were awarded to Columbia Valley organizations, and a request for poverty reduction funding was defeated.

• Authorized implementation of Short Term Rental regulation by Temporary Use Permit
• Approved $19,000 for blue bins from Central Solid Waste Recycling Reserve
• Defeated request to add $80,000 for poverty reduction and homelessness strategies
• Approved $60,000 grant to Columbia Valley Airport Society for operational funding
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3215 (Park and Trails Regulation and Fee)
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 42-22 (Windermere North / Rath) with short-term rental restriction
• Directed staff to report on consolidating three subregion emergency services into one regional service
• Approved $135,842 grant to Invermere Public Library and $42,777 to Radium Hot Springs Public Library

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting minutes and considering a letter of support for the Columbia Valley Tourism Marketing Society regarding the Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT). The main substantive item is the delegation and letter of support request.

• Delegation from Columbia Valley Tourism Marketing Society (Jessica Fairhart and Ken Wilder)
• Consideration of letter of support for MRDT request
• Adoption of January 12, 2023 minutes

The Columbia Valley Services Committee approved a letter of support for the Columbia Valley Tourism Marketing Society. This support relates to the society's application to be the eligible entity for tax collection in the District of Invermere and RDEK Electoral Area F covering Panorama Mountain Resort.

• Approved letter of support for Columbia Valley Tourism Marketing Society tax collection application
• Adopted the February 16, 2023 agenda
• Adopted the January 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Adjourned to a closed meeting to discuss the Invermere District Curling Club Contract

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee is meeting to hear delegations, review reports, and decide on several items including a letter of support for the Elkford ATV Club, an E911 emergency services communication agreement, and introduction of a park and trails regulation and fee bylaw. The agenda also includes routine items like adoption of minutes, a cheque register, and an audit planning report.

• Letter of support for Elkford ATV Club (item 8.3)
• E911 Emergency Services Communication Agreement (item 8.5)
• Bylaw No. 3215 - Park and Trails Regulation and Fee Bylaw introduction (item 9.1)
• Cheque Register - January 2023 (item 8.4)
• Audit Planning Report from BDO Canada LLP (item 8.6)

The committee authorized a 2023 emergency communication agreement with the Regional District of Central Okanagan and provided a letter of support for the Coleman to Canal Flats Multi-Use trail project. Members also approved a list of 2023 invited presentations and submitted resolutions to the AKBLG regarding Crown Land User Fees and Physician Assistants.

• Approved letter of support in principle for Elkford ATV Club's Coleman to Canal Flats Multi-Use trail project
• Authorized Chair and CAO to sign E911 Emergency Services Communication Agreement Amendment No. 4 (Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2023)
• Approved $1,926,999.82 January 2023 cheque register for General Account
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3215 (Park and Trails Regulation and Fee Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 2023)
• Approved invitations for College of the Rockies, Interior Health Authority, Teck, Kootenay Rockies Tourism, Agricultural Land Commission, and two MLAs to present
• Authorized Vice Chair Susan Clovechok to attend UBCM Regional District Chair and CAO Forum
• Submitted resolutions to AKBLG regarding Crown Land User Fee and the use of Physician Assistants in rural BC
• Designated Board Chair as the audit communication contact for BDO Canada LLP

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee will consider implementing short-term rental regulations, including a delegation and a request for decision. It will also review development variance permits, Agricultural Land Reserve non-farm use applications, and a road closure request. Several items are for information or adoption of minutes.

• Short Term Rental Regulation Implementation (delegation and request for decision)
• DVP No. 38-22 (Edgewater / Dahl) - amended development variance permit
• DVP No. 42-22 (Windermere North / Rath) - new development variance permit
• ALR Non-Farm Use - McD's Enterprises Ltd (Galloway Talus Pit)
• Road closure request - Fernie Alpine Resort / Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. (Alpine Way)

The committee authorized staff to implement short-term rental regulations via Temporary Use Permits. Several development permits and a road closure recommendation were also approved.

• Authorized implementation of Short Term Rental Regulations by Temporary Use Permit (Carried)
• Rescinded Resolution No. 50841 regarding DVP No. 38-22 (Carried)
• Granted Development Permit No. 38-22 (Edgewater / Dahl) with noise restrictions (Carried)
• Recommended support for road closure of 0.47 ha portion of Alpine Way (Carried; 4 opposed)
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 42-22 (Windermere North / Rath) for height and setback, prohibiting short term rental (Carried)
• Supported McD’s Enterprises Ltd. ALR non-farm use application for Galloway Talus Pit mining (Carried; 1 opposed)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to consider a request from Panorama Mountain Resort for a dike authority and service area, along with several other items including grants, infrastructure planning, and a water system agreement renewal. The committee will also receive reports on building, engineering, and water/sewer fees. Most items are for discussion or decision, with no final votes listed on the agenda.

• Panorama Mountain Resort dike authority and service area request (item 8.5)
• Discretionary grants-in-aid for February 2023, including Cranbrook Public Library and Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Association
• Infrastructure planning grants for Edgewater Water System Master Plan and Rosen Lake Dam consequence assessment
• South Country Housing Project Society water system operations agreement renewal
• 2023 BC Economic Summit attendance approval

The committee approved several discretionary grants for community projects and authorized two grant applications to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for water and dam planning. It also authorized a water system services agreement renewal and added a dike maintenance request for Panorama Mountain Resort to the strategic priority plan.

• Approved Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for Cranbrook Public Library ($10,754), Sand Creek Community Club ($4,000), Triangle Women’s Institute ($2,000), and Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Association ($3,999 total) (Carried)
• Approved application to Ministry of Municipal Affairs for Edgewater Water System Master Plan grant as priority one (Carried)
• Approved application to Ministry of Municipal Affairs for Rosen Lake Dam assessment grant as priority two (Carried)
• Authorized signing of Water System Operations and Reporting Services Agreement renewal with South Country Housing Project Society (Carried)
• Added Dominium Resorts (Panorama) Corp. request for diking authority and service area to the strategic priority plan (Carried; Opposed: Director Doehle, Director Gay)
• Authorized Directors Rob Gay and Roberta Schnider to attend the 2023 BC Economic Summit (Carried)

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee is meeting to review the draft 2023-2027 financial plan, including service-specific reports for emergency programs, conservation, solid waste, broadband, economic development, transit, recreation, and library grants. They will also consider multiple funding requests from local organizations and a decision on the Lake Windermere Ambassadors. The agenda is substantive, with several items requiring decisions.

• Draft 2023-2027 Financial Plan and requisition change
• Funding requests: Columbia Valley Arts Council, Airport Society, Housing Society, Physician Recruitment Initiative, Imagine Kootenay
• Decision required: Lake Windermere Ambassadors
• Decision required: Village of Canal Flats arena employee request
• Funding requests: Invermere Public Library and Radium Hot Springs Public Library

The Columbia Valley Services Committee approved several operational grants for local arts, airport, housing, and library services. The committee also authorized budget increases for the Village of Canal Flats arena and the Lake Windermere Ambassadors. A requisition for the Columbia Valley Emergency Program was reduced.

• Reduced 2023 Columbia Valley Emergency Program requisition to $114,900 (Opposed: Doherty, Gray)
• Approved $10,000 2023 grant to Columbia Arts Council
• Approved $60,000 grant to Columbia Valley Airport Society
• Increased Lake Windermere Ambassadors annual grant from $10,000 to $15,000 (Opposed: Doherty)
• Approved $4,763 2023 grant to Columbia Valley Housing Society
• Approved $13,983 2023 grant to Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce for physician recruitment
• Approved $15,000 for Imagine Kootenay program (2023-2025)
• Approved budget increase of $54,000 in 2023 and $66,100 plus inflation annually for Canal Flats arena employee

Central Services Committee

The Central Services Committee will consider adopting minutes from three 2022 meetings and review the draft 2023-2027 financial plan, including requisition changes. The plan covers the Central Emergency Program, Central Solid Waste, and Libraries Grants-in-Aid. No votes are listed on the agenda.

• Draft 2023-2027 Financial Plan and requisition change
• Central Emergency Program information report
• Central Solid Waste information report
• Public Libraries Grants-in-Aid information report
• Adoption of minutes from Jan 13, Feb 16, and Mar 10, 2022 meetings

The Central Services Committee approved spending from the Recycling Reserve to provide blue bins for electoral areas. The committee also directed staff to report on the potential consolidation of three subregion emergency services into one regional service.

• Approved allocation of $19,000 from the Recycling Reserve for blue bins in electoral areas
• Directed staff to provide a report on consolidating three subregion emergency services into one regional emergency service

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to review the draft 2023-2027 financial plan, including requisition changes and service-specific reports on animal control, building inspection, septage, administration, fireworks, noise, nuisances, and grants-in-aid. They will also decide on discretionary grant requests from the Columbia Valley Hospice Society and Columbia Valley Victim Services. The agenda is substantive, with multiple information reports and two decisions required.

• Draft 2023-2027 Financial Plan Summary and Requisition Change
• Animal Control Information Report
• Building Inspection Information Report
• Columbia Valley Septage Information Report
• Decision on Columbia Valley Hospice Society grant (weighted vote)

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and received a presentation on the draft 2023-2027 Financial Plan from CFO Holly Ronnquist. No substantive decisions were made regarding the financial plan.

• Adopted the meeting agenda

Elk Valley Services Committee

The Elk Valley Services Committee is meeting to review the draft 2023-2027 financial plan, which includes proposed requisition changes. The agenda includes information reports on several local services, such as emergency programs, solid waste, transit, and the regional airport. The committee will also consider adopting minutes from a previous meeting.

• Draft 2023-2027 Financial Plan and requisition change
• Elk Valley & South Country Emergency Program information report
• Access Guardian Program information report
• Elk Valley Solid Waste information report
• Elk Valley Transit information report

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 8, 2022 meeting. CFO Holly Ronnquist presented the draft 2023-2027 Financial Plan, but no decision was recorded on the plan.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted September 8, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee is reviewing the draft 2023-2027 Financial Plan, including summaries and requisition changes. They will also consider funding requests from the East Kootenay Division of Family Practice and the East Kootenay Collaborative for Reducing Poverty, as well as a decision on allocating BC Hydro payment-in-lieu-of-taxes for Aberfeldie Dam. The meeting is primarily a discussion and decision-making session on these items.

• Draft 2023-2027 Financial Plan and requisition change
• Funding request: East Kootenay Division of Family Practice
• Funding request: East Kootenay Collaborative for Reducing Poverty
• Decision on allocation of BC Hydro payment-in-lieu-of-taxes for Aberfeldie Dam
• Review of Elk Valley Mine Tax Sharing

The committee removed $25,000 for a backup generator from the general administration budget and allocated $16,500 for Wycliffe Park and Exhibition Grounds. Two funding requests for physician recruitment and a poverty reduction liaison were defeated. A proposal to add $80,000 for poverty and homelessness strategies was carried, though later defeated by the Board on February 17, 2023.

• Removed $25,000 for backup generator from general administration budget (Carried)
• Denied $10,000 grant to East Kootenay Division of Family Practice for physician recruitment (Defeated)
• Denied $80,000 grant to East Kootenay Collaborative for a Liaison Specialist Position (Defeated)
• Approved adding $80,000 to financial plan for poverty reduction and homelessness strategies (Carried)
• Allocated $16,500 from BC Hydro payment-in-lieu of taxes for Wycliffe Park and Wycliffe Exhibition Grounds projects (Carried)

RDEK Board of Directors

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors will consider a wide range of items, including adoption of several zoning and official community plan amendment bylaws, a water system service area expansion, a revenue anticipation borrowing bylaw, and numerous funding requests for community groups and programs. The agenda also includes presentations from BC Assessment and MP Rob Morrison, as well as updates on the Columbia River Treaty and other correspondence.

• Bylaw No. 3191: East Side Lake Windermere Water System Service Establishment Amendment – three readings and adoption (requires 2/3 vote)
• Bylaw No. 3210: Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw – three readings and adoption (requires 2/3 vote)
• Bylaw No. 3200 & 3201: Rockyview OCP and Electoral Area C South Zoning amendments (Mission / Owen's Drilling Ltd) – two readings
• Bylaw No. 3202 & 3203: Lake Koocanusa OCP and SweetWater Zoning amendments (Koocanusa Village / KV Properties) – two readings
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for January 2023, including Cranbrook Radio Club Society, Fernie Chamber of Commerce, and Fernie Freestyle Club

The Board approved several conservation projects in the Columbia Valley and adopted multiple zoning and official community plan amendments. Several funding requests for libraries, housing, and the airport were referred to the 2023-2027 Financial Plan process. The Board also granted three development variance permits and refused two others.

• Approved funding for 7 Columbia Valley conservation projects and 3 multi-year projects
• Referred funding requests for Radium and Invermere libraries, Columbia Valley Airport, Lake Windermere Ambassadors, and Columbia Valley Housing Society to the 2023-2027 Financial Plan
• Approved $150,000 grant application for East Kootenay Emergency Support Services Capacity Building Project
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3191 (East Side Lake Windermere Water System Service Establishment) and Bylaw No. 3210 (Revenue Anticipation Borrowing)
• Adopted zoning and OCP amendments for Fairmont/Wilder, Meadowbrook/Shostak, and Baynes Lake/Press
• Granted Development Variance Permits for Windermere North/Frechette, Edgewater/Dahl, and Wasa/Horning & Marusyk
• Refused Development Variance Permit for Panorama/Cserhati and a Temporary Use Permit for RV dwellings at Koocanusa Village
• Placed Notice on Title for properties at 3951 42nd Avenue South and 9895 Front Street for bylaw contraventions

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a delegation on Wasa Lake boat speed reduction, approval of attendance at conferences, discretionary grants, and introduction of a bylaw to expand the East Side Lake Windermere water system service area. The agenda also includes routine reports and adoption of previous minutes.

• Delegation from Penny Flegel and Ron Gall on Wasa Lake boat speed reduction
• Bylaw No. 3191 to amend the East Side Lake Windermere Water System Service Establishment (introduction)
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for January 2023 (Cranbrook Radio Club Society, Fernie Chamber of Commerce, Fernie Freestyle Club)
• 2023 WildSafeBC Program for Electoral Areas F and G
• Attendance approvals for BC Broadband Conference, AKBLG Convention, and Regional Governance Forum

The committee approved several discretionary grants-in-aid and funding for the 2023 WildSafeBC Program. Members authorized attendance at three regional and professional conferences. The committee also introduced an amendment to the East Side Lake Windermere Water System Service Establishment Bylaw.

• Approved grants: Cranbrook Radio Club Society ($2,000 total), Fernie Chamber of Commerce ($3,000), and Fernie Freestyle Club ($1,000)
• Approved $4,000 contribution for 2023 WildSafeBC Program Community Coordinator in Areas F and G
• Approved application to Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for Fairmont Creek and Fairmont Hot Springs projects
• Authorized Directors Doehle and Schnider to attend 2023 BC Broadband Conference
• Authorized Chair and Directors to attend AKBLG Convention and Annual General Meeting
• Authorized Chair and Directors to attend East Kootenay Regional Orientation and Governance Forum
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3191 (Amendment Bylaw No. 4, 2023) for East Side Lake Windermere Water System Service Establishment

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee will hear delegations and consider several land-use items, including two bylaws for Owen's Drilling, four development variance permits, a temporary use permit for RVs at Koocanusa Village, and three Crown land referrals. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes and correspondence from the Agricultural Land Commission.

• Bylaw No. 3200 & 3201 (Mission / Owen's Drilling Ltd) - unfinished business
• Bylaw No. 3202 & 3203 (Koocanusa Village / KV Properties) - bylaw amendments
• DVP No. 37-22 (Windermere North / Frechette), DVP No. 38-22 (Edgewater / Dahl), DVP No. 40-22 (Panorama / Cserhati), DVP No. 41-22 (Wasa / Horning & Marusyk)
• TUP No. 6-22 (Koocanusa Village / Strata Plan EPS832) - 47 opposed, 6 support
• Crown land referrals: McD's Enterprises (Rosen Lake), Toby Creek Adventures (Panorama/Wilmer Creek), BC Hydro (Spillimacheen Substation)

The Planning and Development Services Committee approved multiple development variance permits and expressed support for three Crown land licenses. The committee introduced two bylaws for Owen's Drilling Ltd. and refused a temporary use permit for RV dwellings at Koocanusa Village.

• Introduced Bylaw No. 3200 and Bylaw No. 3201 for Owen's Drilling Ltd (Carried)
• Postponed Bylaw No. 3202 regarding Koocanusa Village / KV Properties for one month (Carried)
• Granted DVP No. 37-22 for 4835 Timber Ridge Road (Carried)
• Granted DVP No. 38-22 for 5951 Columbia Road with noise hour restrictions (Carried)
• Refused DVP No. 40-22 for Creekside Crescent in Panorama (Carried)
• Granted DVP No. 41-22 for 5076 Griz Road in Wasa (Carried)
• Refused TUP No. 6-22 for RV dwellings at Koocanusa Village (Carried)
• Supported Crown Land Licenses for McD's Enterprises Ltd, Toby Creek Adventures Ltd, and BC Hydro (Carried)

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee will hear presentations and consider 2023 funding requests from six local organizations, including the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund, Radium and Invermere public libraries, the Columbia Valley Airport Society, the Lake Windermere Ambassadors Society, and the Columbia Valley Housing Society. The committee will also adopt minutes from its December 8, 2022 meeting. No other substantive business is listed.

• Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund 2023 funding recommendations
• Radium Public Library grant-in-aid request for 2023
• Invermere Public Library grant-in-aid request for 2023
• Columbia Valley Airport Society 2023 funding request
• Lake Windermere Ambassadors and Columbia Valley Housing Society funding requests

The committee approved funding for seven single-year and three multi-year conservation projects. Funding requests from the Radium and Invermere libraries, the Airport Society, the Lake Windermere Ambassadors, and the Housing Society were referred to the 2023-2027 Financial Plan process.

• Approved 7 projects for 2023 Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund totaling $102,500
• Approved 3 multi-year conservation projects totaling $33,355
• Referred Radium Hot Springs Public Library grant request to 2023-2027 Financial Plan
• Referred Invermere Public Library grant request to 2023-2027 Financial Plan
• Referred Columbia Valley Airport Society $60,000 operational funding request to 2023-2027 Financial Plan
• Referred Lake Windermere Ambassadors Society fee increase request to 2023-2027 Financial Plan
• Referred Columbia Valley Housing Society 2023 funding request to 2023-2027 Financial Plan

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee will hear presentations from the East Kootenay Collaborative for Reducing Poverty and on a Regional Evacuation Route Plan. They will also consider new business including a cheque register, sponsorship for the AKBLG convention, a letter of support for the Shuswap Band, a grant application for emergency support services, and a proposed campground development at Wycliffe Regional Park. The agenda includes introduction of Bylaw No. 3210 for revenue anticipation borrowing.

• Delegation from East Kootenay Collaborative for Reducing Poverty
• Regional Evacuation Route Plan delegation
• Cheque Register for December 2022
• Bylaw No. 3210 - Revenue Anticipation Borrowing - introduction
• Wycliffe Regional Park Campground Development proposal

The Governance & Regional Services Committee approved the December 2022 general account expenditures and a $6,000 sponsorship for the AKBLG conference. The committee also authorized a $150,000 grant application for emergency support services and a letter of support for the Shuswap Band regarding reserve lands.

• Approved December 2022 cheque register for $2,643,997.10
• Approved $6,000 sponsorship for 2023 AKBLG Annual Conference
• Approved letter of support for Shuswap Band regarding Replacement Lands
• Approved $150,000 grant application for East Kootenay Emergency Support Services Capacity Building Project
• Approved seeking grant opportunities for 20 campsites at Wycliffe Regional Park
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3210 (Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw)