Regional District of Fraser-Fort George public meetings in 2023

Notice of Open Meetings

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• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed in the source text.

Regional Board Meeting

This meeting agenda contains only procedural items for the Regional Board. The board will consider moving into a closed session to discuss matters under Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter.

• Request to enter a closed session pursuant to Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is reviewing several zoning bylaw amendments and official community plan updates across various electoral areas. The agenda includes a contract award for the Electoral Area A Official Community Plan and a request to explore park land disposition at Tabor Lake. The board will also receive reports on building permits, 9-1-1 statistics, and landfill annual reports.

• Awarding RFP DS-23-02 (Electoral Area A Official Community Plan) to McElhanney Ltd.
• Third reading of Tabor Lake-Stone Creek Official Community Plan and Zoning amendments
• Second reading and public hearing authorization for Salmon River-Lakes Official Community Plan
• Adoption of Zoning Bylaw No. 3318 (16305 Highway 5 N)
• Authorization of ALC application for soil removal on Red Rock Road East

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Board is meeting to consider the approval of the 2024–2028 Provisional Budget. Additionally, members will review Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 344, 2023, regarding early works for the UHNBC Acute Care Tower.

• 2024 – 2028 Provisional Budget approval
• Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 344, 2023 (UHNBC Acute Care Tower Early Works)

Special Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is meeting to consider proceeding to a closed session. This session would be held pursuant to Sections 90(1)(a), (c) and (o) of the Community Charter.

• Consideration of agenda items under Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter

Notice of Open Meetings

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Notice of Open Meetings

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Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Board will review a report regarding the Northern Health 2023 Fall Joint Meeting. Additionally, the Board is considering a resolution for temporary borrowing and the adoption of a capital expenditure bylaw.

• Resolution to borrow up to $750,000 for operating expenditures
• Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 343, 2023 regarding NH In Care Project Phase 2

Agriculture Standing Committee

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Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is reviewing temporary use permits for automotive sports and a towing service in Electoral Area ‘H’. The meeting also includes the adoption of a fire department coordination bylaw and an application for residential use in the Agricultural Land Reserve. Additionally, the board will consider a wildfire readiness grant application.

• Issuance of Temporary Use Permit 282 for automotive sports in Electoral Area ‘H’
• Issuance of Temporary Use Permit 283 for a towing service on Canoe Road
• Adoption of Fire Department Co-ordination Service Amendment Bylaw No. 3310
• Authorization of ALC application for residential use on Crescent Spur Road
• Grant application for wildfire readiness support via Columbia Basin Trust

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is considering a request to enter a closed session. This session would involve three supplemental agenda items pursuant to Sections 90(1)(c), (g), (i) and (o) of the Community Charter.

• Consideration of three supplemental agenda items in a closed session

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee is reviewing multiple contract awards for waste hauling and caretaker services. These proposed contracts cover various regional transfer stations and the Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot from 2024 through 2026.

• Roll-off bin hauling at Vanway Regional Transfer Station: $159,900 per year
• Roll-off bin hauling at Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot: $48,048 per year
• Solid waste hauling at Chief Lake, Berman Lake and West Lake Regional Transfer Stations: $28,215 per year
• Solid waste hauling at Summit Lake, Bear Lake and McLeod Lake Regional Transfer Stations: $56,675 per year
• Caretaker services at Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot: $121,301.25 per year

Regional Board Meeting

This meeting consists of procedural items and the consideration of moving into a closed session. The board will consider proceeding to a closed session to discuss one supplemental agenda item under Sections 90(1)(a), (c) and (o) of the Community Charter.

• Consideration of entering a closed session for one supplemental agenda item

Notice of Open Meetings

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Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The board will consider adopting Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 342, 2023, for a GTW chiller replacement and upgrade. They will also review a Memorandum of Understanding with Northern Health. Additionally, the board will receive financial disbursement reports from July to September 2023.

• Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 342, 2023 (GTW Chiller Replacement)
• Memorandum of Understanding with Northern Health
• General Disbursement Schedules for July to September 2023

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is considering the adoption of the Salmon River-Lakes Official Community Plan and related zoning amendments. The agenda also includes requests for temporary use permits for a warehouse facility and resource processing. Additionally, the board will review grant allocations and funding for landfill gas infrastructure upgrades.

• Adoption of Salmon River-Lakes Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments
• Temporary Use Permit No. 270 for a warehouse at 9040 Tabor Glen Drive
• Temporary Use Permit No. 281 for resource processing at 6510 Tabor Lake South Rd
• $1,680 Regional Grant-in-Aid for Scouts Canada - Camp Hughes
• Up to $548,450 in funding for landfill gas infrastructure upgrades

Agriculture Standing Committee

The Agriculture Standing Committee will review the September 13, 2023, meeting minutes and receive a report on agriculture and water authorizations. Representatives from the Water Stewardship Division of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy are scheduled to attend for a presentation.

• Review of September 13, 2023, meeting minutes
• Agriculture and Water Authorizations report
• Presentation by the Water Stewardship Division of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The committee will review proposed amendments to tariff rates for municipal solid waste tipping fees at Regional District facilities. Members will also consider initiating a competitive bidding process for logging and grubbing services at the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill.

• Proposed amendment of tariff rates for municipal solid waste tipping fees
• Competitive bid process for logging and grubbing at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
• Adoption of September 14, 2023 meeting minutes

Notice of Open Meetings

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Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is considering a request to move into a closed session. This session would address three supplemental agenda items under the Community Charter. No other substantive business is listed on this agenda.

• Request to enter a closed session regarding three supplemental agenda items

Notice of Open Meetings

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Notice of Public Consultation Meeting

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Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is considering a request to enter a closed session. This session would involve one supplemental agenda item pursuant to Sections 90(1)(j) and (o) of the Community Charter.

• Consideration of one supplemental agenda item under Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is considering several zoning and Official Community Plan amendments for Electoral Areas A, D, and H. The agenda also includes reviewing grant applications for fire safety programs and local community projects. Additionally, the board will consider a contract award for fire equipment and a notice regarding a building bylaw contravention.

• First reading of Salmon River-Lakes OCP and Zoning amendments at 19770 and 19740 Chief Lake Rd
• Second reading and public hearing for Tabor Lake-Stone Creek OCP and Zoning amendments
• Contract award to Brogan Fire & Safety for SCBA bottles at $1,183.50 per bottle
• Zoning amendment for 16305 Highway 5 N in Electoral Area H
• Grant approvals for Electoral Areas D, F, G, and H

Notice of Open Meetings

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Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several recommendations for the Board regarding regional waste services. This includes a proposed $180,000 equipment upgrade at the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill and new bidding processes for monitoring and engineering services. They are also considering contract extensions and awards for transfer station caretaker and hauling services.

• $180,000 expenditure for landfill gas system upgrades at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
• Contract award to Goferbroke Investments Inc. for roll-off bin hauling in McBride and Valemount
• One-year contract extension for caretaker services at Bear Lake, McLeod Lake, and Summit Lake stations
• Competitive bid process for environmental monitoring services at regional landfills
• Competitive bid process for engineering services to expand the Foothills Boulevard landfill gas well field

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Board is considering proceeding to a closed session of the meeting. This includes consideration of two supplemental agenda items pursuant to Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter.

• Consideration of two supplemental agenda items under Sections 90(1)(k), 90(1)(o), and 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter

Notice of Open Meetings

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Agriculture Standing Committee

The committee will consider adopting minutes from the July 19, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes a report on agricultural marketing and several presentations regarding farm tours and regional agricultural strategy.

• Adoption of July 19, 2023, meeting minutes
• Report on Marketing in Agriculture - Agency Information
• Presentation from BC Association of Farmer's Markets
• Presentation from Ministry of Agriculture regarding Buy BC
• Presentation on the CDI FFG Agricultural Strategy

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is considering several service agreements for air quality improvement and updates to the regional building bylaw. Additionally, the board will review funding requests for volunteer fire department facility upgrades and roof replacements.

• Air Quality Improvement Service Agreement: $12,000 annually (Jan 2024 – Dec 2025)
• Air Quality Improvement Service Agreement: $5,900 annually (Jan 2023 – Dec 2024)
• Building Bylaw No. 3239, Amendment Bylaw No. 3317, 2023
• Volunteer Fire Department Facilities Upgrades: up to $522,000
• Ness Lake Fire Hall Roof Replacement Project: up to $90,000

The Regional Board adopted amendments to the Building Bylaw and the Employee Financial Disclosure Designation Bylaw. The Board also established an Accessibility Advisory Committee and awarded a parking lot contract to Twin Rivers Development Ltd.

• Adopted Building Bylaw No. 3239, Amendment Bylaw No. 3317, 2023
• Adopted Employee Financial Disclosure Designation Bylaw No. 3116, Amendment Bylaw No. 3320, 2023
• Appointed Maureen Connelly as Corporate Officer
• Approved $12,000 annual service agreement with Prince George Air Improvement Roundtable (2024-2025)
• Approved $5,900 annual service agreement with Prince George Air Quality Monitoring Society (2023-2024)
• Established an Accessibility Advisory Committee and approved its Terms of Reference
• Awarded Contract ADM-23-04 George Street Parking Lot to Twin Rivers Development Ltd.
• Postponed decision on filing notice on title for 11591 Victory Drive until September 14, 2023

Notice of Open Meetings

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Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several items regarding the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill, including a contract award for equipment upgrades. Members are also considering a service contract extension and a bidding process for new transfer station trailers. Additionally, staff will present a feasibility study on compost and yard waste collection.

• $284,956.83 contract award for landfill gas system equipment upgrade
• One-year extension for landfill compaction and cover services
• Competitive bidding for six trailers at rural transfer stations
• Feasibility study on compost processing and yard waste collection

The Committee recommended the Board award a landfill gas system upgrade contract to Lakewood Electric Ltd. and extend a compaction services contract. It also recommended a competitive bid process for six rural transfer station trailers.

• Recommended Board award Landfill Gas System Equipment Upgrade contract to Lakewood Electric Ltd. for $284,956.83 (excluding taxes)
• Recommended Board approve one-year extension for Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill Compaction and Cover Services (Nov 1, 2023 to Oct 31, 2024)
• Recommended Board enter competitive bid process for supply and installation of six trailers for rural transfer stations (Opposed: Director Alan)
• Received report and letter from Twin Rivers Developments Ltd. regarding Compaction and Cover Services
• Received report on Landfill Gas System Equipment Upgrade
• Received Executive Summary and Final Report from Morrison Hershfield Ltd. on Compost Processing and Seasonal Yard Waste Collection Feasibility Study
• Received report on Pilot Project Update on Facility Operational Hours
• Received report on Supply and Install Trailers for Specified Rural Transfer Stations

Regional Board Meeting

The agenda consists of procedural items, including a request to move into a closed session. The board will consider two supplemental agenda items under Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter.

• Request for closed session to consider two supplemental agenda items

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Board is reviewing several financial items including annual grants for the Northern Health Authority. Discussions include adopting three specific capital expenditure bylaws for medical equipment and network infrastructure.

• $1,075,000 Minor Capital Grant to Northern Health Authority
• $93,000 Building Integrity Grant to Northern Health Authority
• Bylaw No. 341: SD Wireless Access Network
• Bylaw No. 340: NH Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Machine
• Bylaw No. 339: UHNBC Lab Services Chemistry Automation Project

The Board approved a Minor Capital Grant of $1,075,000 and a Building Integrity Grant of $93,000 for the Northern Health Authority. Additionally, three capital expenditure bylaws were adopted for a wireless access network, a stimulation machine, and a lab automation project.

• Approved 2023 Minor Capital Grant of $1,075,000 to Northern Health Authority
• Approved 2023 Building Integrity Grant of $93,000 to Northern Health Authority
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 341, 2023 (SD Wireless Access Network)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 340, 2023 (NH Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Machine)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 339, 2023 (UHNBC Lab Services Chemistry Automation Project)
• Received General Disbursement Schedules for April to June 2023

Notice of Open Meetings

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Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from the Municipal Finance Authority on debt and investments. The agenda also includes adoption of previous meeting minutes and routine procedural items.

• Presentation from Municipal Finance Authority on MFA Overview: Debt and Investments
• Adoption of February 15, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes

The Committee of the Whole adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 15, 2023 meeting. A presentation was provided by the Municipal Finance Authority regarding debt, investments, and capital markets.

• Adopted agenda as circulated (CARRIED)
• Adopted February 15, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee will consider two contract awards: engineering services for the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill Cell Two Development, and caretaker services for the Willow River Regional Transfer Station. The committee will also adopt minutes from its May 18 meeting and receive the chair's report.

• Award of contract for engineering services for Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill Cell Two Development to Tetra Tech Canada Inc.
• Award of caretaker services contract for Willow River Regional Transfer Station to Jessie Brandner (3B6 Contracting) at $6,012.16 per month for September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2026

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee recommended two service contracts for Board approval. These include engineering services for the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill and caretaker services for the Willow River Regional Transfer Station.

• Recommended Tetra Tech Canada Inc. as Engineer of Record for Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill Cell Two Development
• Recommended awarding Willow River Regional Transfer Station caretaker contract to Jesse Brandner (3B6 Contracting) for $6,012.16 per month (excluding taxes) from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2026
• Adopted May 18, 2023 meeting minutes

Climate Action Mitigation and Adaptation Standing Committee

The Climate Action Mitigation and Adaptation Standing Committee will consider awarding a $66,345 contract to Community Energy Association for an update to the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan. The committee will also receive a report on the Local Government Climate Action Program (LGCAP) survey and reporting requirements. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Consider awarding FS-23-02 Corporate Climate Change Action Plan Update to Community Energy Association for $66,345 (excluding GST)
• Receive report on LGCAP Year 2 Survey and reporting requirements
• Adoption of April 20, 2023 meeting minutes

The Committee recommended that the Board award a contract to the Community Energy Association to update the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan. The committee also received reports on LGCAP survey and reporting requirements.

• Recommended awarding Corporate Climate Change Action Plan Update contract (FS-23-02) to Community Energy Association for $66,345 excluding GST
• Received report on LGCAP Survey and Reporting Requirements
• Received report on award of Contract FS-23-02
• Adopted April 20, 2023 meeting minutes

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board will consider several development applications, including a development permit for a subdivision on Lakeside Drive, zoning bylaw amendments for properties on Highway 5 and Hart Highway, and three Agricultural Land Reserve applications. The board will also vote on funding for community projects, including up to $473,550 for rural transfer site enhancements and $40,000 for Miworth Community Hall upgrades, as well as a $90,000 roof repair for the Ness Lake Fire Hall. Consent agenda items include statistics for 911 calls, building permits, and bylaw enforcement.

• Development Permit No. 1420 for subdivision at 11730 Lakeside Drive, Electoral Area A
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 3318 for 16305 Highway 5 N, Electoral Area H
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 3319 for 24935 Hart Highway, Electoral Area A
• ALC applications for non-farm use (soil removal) and two subdivisions in the Agricultural Land Reserve
• Community Works Fund: up to $473,550 for rural transfer site enhancements and $40,000 for Miworth Community Hall upgrades

The Board issued a development permit for a strata lot subdivision and advanced two zoning bylaw amendments. It also authorized three Agricultural Land Commission applications to proceed, including one subdivision that passed despite five opposing votes.

• Issued Development Permit No. 1420 for two strata lots and common property
• Approved Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3318 to proceed without public hearing
• Introduced Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3319 and scheduled a public hearing
• Defeated third reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3277, 2022
• Authorized ALC Application 67758 (soil removal near Tabor Lake) to proceed
• Authorized ALC Application 67761 (subdivision) to proceed (5 directors opposed)
• Authorized ALC Application 68209 (subdivision) to proceed
• Received report on Official Community Plan Review

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board of Fraser-Fort George is meeting to consider proceeding into a closed session to discuss two supplemental agenda items under Sections 90(1)(c) and 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter. The agenda contains only this procedural item and no other public business.

• Closed session consideration under Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter
• Two supplemental agenda items to be discussed in closed session

Agriculture Standing Committee

The Agriculture Standing Committee will receive presentations from Farm Management Canada, Farm Credit Corporation, Young Agrarians, Agsafe BC, and the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food on succession planning in agriculture. The committee will also consider adopting minutes from its April 20, 2023 meeting.

• Presentation from Farm Management Canada on farm transition planning
• Presentation from Farm Credit Corporation
• Presentation from Young Agrarians on BC Land Matching Program
• Presentation from Agsafe BC
• Presentation from BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 20, 2023. Members received a report on succession planning in agriculture and heard presentations from five different agricultural organizations and a government ministry.

• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Adopted April 20, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received report on Succession Planning in Agriculture (Carried)

Notice of Open Meetings

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Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board meeting on June 15, 2023, will consider proceeding to a closed session to discuss four supplemental agenda items under Sections 90(1)(a), 90(1)(g), and 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed for public discussion or decision.

• Consideration of closed session under Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter
• Four supplemental agenda items to be discussed in closed session

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will consider issuing a temporary use permit for a building trades contractor, adopt zoning amendments, and award a contract for an electronic document records management system. Several funding approvals for community projects are also on the agenda.

• Temporary Use Permit No. 280 for Damian Hamblin at 835 Geddes Road, Electoral Area F, for a three-year building trades contractor use
• Second reading and public hearing authorization for OCP and zoning amendments (Bylaws 3300 and 3301) at 17900 Thompson Rd W, Electoral Area A
• Adoption of Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 3288 for Philip and Linda Asquith at 41765 Prince George Highway 16 W, Electoral Area C
• Award of Contract ADM-23-02 for Electronic Document Records Management System Software to Indixio Inc. for $107,450
• Approval of up to $158,400 from Community Works Fund for Azu Community Water System upgrades

The Regional Board approved the construction of a 60-metre Rogers telecommunications tower and issued a three-year temporary use permit for a building trades contractor. The Board also gave second reading to Salmon River-Lakes OCP and Zoning amendments and adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3288, 2022.

• Issued Temporary Use Permit No. 280 to Damian Hamblin for Building Trades Contractor use (CARRIED)
• Concurred with Rogers' proposal to construct a 60-metre tall self-supported telecommunications tower (CARRIED)
• Gave second reading to Salmon River-Lakes Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1587, Amendment Bylaw No. 3300, 2023 (CARRIED)
• Gave second reading to Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3301, 2023 (CARRIED)
• Scheduled a public hearing for Salmon River-Lakes OCP and Zoning amendments (CARRIED)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3288, 2022 (CARRIED)
• Authorized Application 67486 for Non-Farm Use in the Agricultural Land Reserve to proceed to the ALC (CARRIED)
• Requested a report to consider amendments to Building Bylaw No. 3239, 2021 regarding Energy Step Code (CARRIED)

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to consider approving a renewed Memorandum of Understanding with Northern Health and to adopt four capital expenditure bylaws for projects at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC). The board will also adopt minutes from its May 18, 2023 meeting and receive the chairperson's report.

• Approve 2023 renewal of Memorandum of Understanding with Northern Health
• Adopt Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 335 for UHNBC Cardiac Care Unit
• Adopt Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 336 for UHNBC Food Services Tray Distribution System
• Adopt Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 337 for UHNBC Food Trayline System
• Adopt Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 338 for UHNBC Nuclear Medicine Waiting Area Renovation

The Board adopted four capital expenditure bylaws for various University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) upgrades. Additionally, the Board approved the 2023 renewal of a Memorandum of Understanding with Northern Health.

• Approved 2023 Memorandum of Understanding renewal with Northern Health
• Authorized Chair to execute the Northern Health MOU
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 335, 2023 for UHNBC Cardiac Care Unit
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 336, 2023 for UHNBC Food Services Tray Distribution System
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 337, 2023 for UHNBC Food Trayline System
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 338, 2023 for UHNBC Nuclear Medicine Waiting Area Renovation
• Approved initiating discussions with other Regional Hospital Districts in the Northern Health jurisdiction regarding the MOU

Cemetery Board of Trustees

The Cemetery Board of Trustees is meeting to consider amendments to the Cemetery Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 6, 2020. The board will vote on introducing and adopting Amendment Bylaw No. 8, 2023, which would update rates and regulations for cemeteries operated by the Regional District. The agenda also includes routine items such as adopting minutes from the January 26, 2023 meeting.

• Consideration of amendments to Cemetery Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 6, 2020
• Introduction and adoption of Amendment Bylaw No. 8, 2023
• Adoption of January 26, 2023 meeting minutes

The Cemetery Board of Trustees adopted Amendment Bylaw No. 8, 2023, which modifies the Cemetery Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 6, 2020. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from January 26, 2023.

• Adopted agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted January 26, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Received report on Cemetery Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 6, 2020 (CARRIED)
• Introduced and gave first, second, and third reading to Amendment Bylaw No. 8, 2023 (CARRIED)
• Adopted Cemetery Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 6, Amendment Bylaw No. 8, 2023 (CARRIED)

Notice of Public Consultation Meeting

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Notice of Open Meetings

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Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee will consider awarding two contracts: a $39,994 waste characterization study to Tetra Tech Canada Inc., and a road watering service at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill to Michael Bompas DBA Grandview Water Hauling at $175 per service. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Contract ES-23-08 for 2023 Waste Characterization Study to Tetra Tech Canada Inc. for $39,994
• Contract ES-23-11 for Road Watering Services at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill to Michael Bompas DBA Grandview Water Hauling at $175 per service
• Adoption of April 20, 2023 meeting minutes

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee recommended awarding a waste characterization study contract and a road watering services contract for the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill. Both recommendations require final Board approval.

• Recommended awarding 2023 Waste Characterization Study contract to Tetra Tech Canada Inc. for $39,994 (CARRIED)
• Recommended awarding Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill road watering services contract to Michael Bompas DBA Grandview Water Hauling for $175 per service (CARRIED)
• Adopted April 20, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to consider adopting two capital expenditure bylaws for Northern Health projects: a nurse call system in Mackenzie and a team care station renovation in McBride. The board will also receive the chairperson's report on the 2023 Spring Joint Meeting with Northern Health and adopt the previous meeting's minutes.

• Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 333, 2023 – NH Mackenzie Nurse Call System
• Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 334, 2023 – NH McBride Team Care Station Renovation
• Chairperson's report on Northern Health – Regional Hospital Districts 2023 Spring Joint Meeting
• Adoption of April 20, 2023 meeting minutes

The Board adopted two capital expenditure bylaws to fund healthcare infrastructure projects. These include a nurse call system for NH Mackenzie and renovations for the NH McBride Team Care Station.

• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 333, 2023 for NH Mackenzie Nurse Call System (CARRIED)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 334, 2023 for NH McBride Team Care Station Renovation (CARRIED)
• Adopted April 20, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Received Chairperson's report on Northern Health Spring Joint Meeting (CARRIED)

Public Safety and Emergency Management Standing Committee

The Public Safety and Emergency Management Standing Committee will meet to discuss a requisition limit increase for the Fire Department Coordination Service and receive a verbal update on the Teare Creek Wildfire. The agenda also includes election of a committee chair and adoption of previous meeting minutes.

• Requisition limit increase for Fire Department Coordination Service
• Verbal update on Teare Creek Wildfire from emergency management staff
• Election of Committee Chair
• Adoption of August 18, 2022 meeting minutes

The Public Safety and Emergency Management Standing Committee elected a new Chairperson and approved the adoption of previous minutes. The committee directed administration to remove the requisition limit for the Fire Department Coordination Service following a report on funding needs and budget pressures.

• Elected Director Torgerson as Chairperson by acclamation
• Approved agenda as circulated (RES. NO. PS 1/23)
• Adopted August 18, 2022 meeting minutes (RES. NO. PS 2/23)
• Received report on Requisition Limit Increase – Fire Department Coordination Service (RES. NO. PS 3/23)
• Directed Administration to prepare an amendment bylaw to remove the requisition limit of the Fire Department Coordination Service (RES. NO. PS 4/23)

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will consider amendments to policies on Agricultural Land Reserve applications, several development permits with variances, zoning bylaw amendments, and multiple parcel tax bylaws for sewer services. The board will also decide on arts and culture grants totaling over $33,000 and award a contract for Bear Lake maintenance.

• Amendments to Policy RD-15-19 and RD-21-20 on Agricultural Land Reserve applications
• Development Permit with Variance No. 1436 at 9860 Edelmann Road, Electoral Area A
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 3307 for 15719 Old Tete Jaune Road, Electoral Area H
• Arts, Culture and Heritage grants: $5,000 each to Prince George Downtown BIA, Mackenzie Community Arts Council, Prince George Folkfest Society, Prince George Symphony Orchestra, Theatre Northwest, Wishbone Theatre; $3,600 to Mackenzie Outdoor Route and Trail Association
• Award of Bear Lake maintenance contract to Peter Chenail for $33,600

The Regional Board approved amended policies for Agricultural Land Reserve applications and exclusions. The Board also authorized the sole sourcing of engineering services for a secure parking project at 155 George Street and passed several development variance permits.

• Approved Amended Policy RD-15-19 Agricultural Land Reserve Applications
• Approved Amended Policy RD-21-20 Agricultural Land Reserve Exclusion Applications
• Denied Development Permit with Variance No. 1436
• Approved Development Permit with Variance No. 1439
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 1440
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3307, 2023
• Waived procurement policy to sole source Stantec Consulting Ltd for 155 George Street parking project
• Appointed Karen Shepherd to the Tete Jaune Community Hall Community Consultation Committee

Agriculture Standing Committee

The Agriculture Standing Committee will receive a presentation on the Regional Agriculture Strategy 2023-2024 Implementation Plan and consider a report on its implementation. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Presentation on Regional Agriculture Strategy 2023-2024 Implementation Plan
• Report on Regional Agriculture Strategy implementation with two attachments
• Adoption of February 16, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee received a presentation on the Regional Agriculture Strategy (RAS), including its goals and 2023-2024 implementation. Members discussed potential projects involving community gardens and a new animal shelter location. No formal policy decisions or funding approvals were made.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted February 16, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Received the Agriculture Standing Committee and Regional Agriculture Strategy report (CARRIED)

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board is meeting to consider routine reports, approve the 2022 draft audited financial statements, and decide on several zoning and fire department bylaw amendments. Key actions include first readings for two zoning/OCP amendments, third reading for another, and adoption of honorarium increases for three fire departments. The board will also consider grants, contracts, and a notice on title for a building bylaw contravention.

• First reading of Salmon River-Lakes OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3300 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3301 for 17900 Thompson Rd W
• Third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3288 for 41765 Prince George Highway 16 W
• Approval of up to $60,000 from Community Works Fund for water and sewer condition assessments
• Award of spray irrigation contract for Tabor Lake sewer system to Twiss Contracting Ltd. at $27,000/year
• Re-award of George Hicks Park trail bridge replacement to Cabin Operations Ltd. for $168,255.73

The Regional Board approved the 2022 Draft Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and granted funding for Indigenous events and conferences. The Board also advanced several zoning and community plan amendments to first and third readings.

• Approved 2022 Draft Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
• Approved $2,500 grant to Lheidli T’enneh for National Indigenous Peoples Day event
• Approved $5,000 grant to McLeod Lake Indian Band for Healing the Hoop conference
• Gave first reading to Salmon River-Lakes OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3300 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3301
• Gave third reading to Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3288, 2022
• Declared accessory building at 10695 Park Meadows Drive in contravention of Building Bylaw No. 1561 and authorized notice on title
• Authorized competitive bid process for updated Corporate Climate Change Action Plan consulting services
• Approved up to $60,000 from Community Works Fund for drinking water and sanitary sewer condition assessments

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee will consider a five-year service agreement with REAPS for waste reduction education and a compost demonstration garden, including waiving procurement policy to sole-source the work. It will also recommend awarding contracts for organic material shredding and screening at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill and for two new vehicles. The meeting includes adoption of prior minutes and a chairperson's report.

• Service agreement with REAPS for compost demonstration garden and outreach waste reduction education, May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2028
• Waiver of Procurement of Goods and Services Policy RD-03-09 to sole-source REAPS services
• Contract ES-23-09 awarded to 620241 B.C. Ltd. o/a AB Contracting Ltd. for $81,200 (excluding taxes) for organic material shredding and screening at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
• Contract ES-23-10 awarded to Trans Can Leasing Group for $127,311.89 (including taxes) for one 2024 ¾ ton 4x4 crew cab pickup and one 2024 AWD SUV

The Committee recommended several contracts and service agreements to the Board, including waste reduction services and vehicle procurement. It also proposed waiving a procurement policy to allow sole sourcing for promotional and educational waste services.

• Recommended waiving Procurement of Goods and Services Policy RD-03-09 for sole sourcing waste reduction promotional services
• Recommended a Service Agreement with REAPS for compost demonstration and waste reduction education (May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2028)
• Recommended awarding Contract ES-23-09 for organic material shredding and screening at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill to 620241 B.C. Ltd. o/a AB Contracting Ltd. for $81,200
• Recommended awarding Tender ES-23-10 for one 2024 3/4 ton 4x4 crew cab pickup and one 2024 AWD SUV to Trans Can Leasing Group for $127,311.89

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board will consider adopting five capital expenditure bylaws to fund equipment replacements at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC), including anesthesia units, an eye microscope, a surgical image-guided stereotactic system, an ultrasound, and an X-ray machine. The board will also receive the 2022 draft audited financial statements and the general disbursement schedules for January to March 2023.

• Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 328, 2023 – UHNBC OR Anesthesia Units X 3
• Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 329, 2023 – UHNBC OR Eye Microscope
• Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 330, 2023 – UHNBC OR Surgical Image-Guided StereoTactic System Replacement
• Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 331, 2023 – UHNBC Ultrasound Replacement
• Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 332, 2023 – UHNBC X-Ray Replacement

The Board approved five separate capital expenditure bylaws to fund the replacement or purchase of medical equipment for UHNBC. Additionally, the Board approved the draft audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2022.

• Approved 2022 Draft Audited Financial Statements
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 328, 2023 (UHNBC OR Anesthesia Units X 3)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 329, 2023 (UHNBC OR Eye Microscope)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 330, 2023 (UHNBC OR Surgical Image-Guided StereoTactic System Replacement)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 331, 2023 (UHNBC Ultrasound Replacement)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 332, 2023 (UHNBC X-Ray Replacement)

Climate Action Mitigation and Adaptation Standing Committee

The Climate Action Mitigation and Adaptation Standing Committee is meeting to elect a chair, receive updates on the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan and the Charge North EV Charging Station Initiative, and hear a presentation on climate action. The main decision is a recommendation to enter a competitive bid process for consulting services to update the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan. The agenda also includes correspondence about the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

• Recommendation to enter competitive bid process for consulting services to update Corporate Climate Change Action Plan
• Update on Charge North EV Charging Station Initiative
• Presentation on Climate Action Overview by Financial Services Administration
• Correspondence dated March 21, 2023 regarding UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

The committee elected Director Atkinson as Chairperson and received updates on the Charge North EV Charging Station Initiative. The committee recommended that the Board initiate a competitive bid process to hire consultants for an updated Corporate Climate Change Action Plan.

• Elected Director Atkinson as Chairperson by acclamation
• Recommended to the Board a competitive bid process for consulting services to update the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan (CARRIED)
• Received report on Corporate Climate Change Action Plan - Update (CARRIED)
• Received report on Charge North EV Charging Station Initiative - Update (CARRIED)
• Received correspondence regarding the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (CARRIED)

Notice of Open Meetings

This agenda for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George open meeting on 2023-04-20 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The text is largely placeholder content from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no decisions, discussions, or specific items listed.

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee will consider entering into a contract for replacing walking trail bridges at George Hicks Regional Park, extending leachate testing services at the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill, and awarding hauling contracts for recycling depots. The committee also plans to launch a competitive bid process for road watering services at the landfill.

• Recommendation to sole-source and enter a $168,255.73 service agreement with Cabin Resource Management for George Hicks Regional Park walking trail bridges replacement
• Recommendation to extend Contract ES-21-08 for leachate testing services at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill from June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024
• Recommendation to award Contract ES-23-01 for roll-off bin hauling at Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot to Cascades Recovery+ (May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2026)
• Recommendation to award Contract ES-23-02 for roll-off bin hauling at Vanway Regional Transfer Station to Cascades Recovery+ (May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2026)
• Recommendation to enter a competitive bid process for road watering services at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill

The Committee recommended several contracts and policy waivers to the Board, including sole-sourcing bridge work and extending landfill testing services. They also recommended awarding hauling contracts to Cascades Recovery+ for two regional sites.

• Recommended waiving Procurement of Goods and Services Policy RD-03-09 for George Hicks Regional Park bridge replacements
• Recommended $168,255.73 service agreement with Cabin Resource Management for George Hicks Regional Park bridges
• Recommended one-year extension (June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024) for Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill leachate testing
• Recommended awarding Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot hauling contract to Cascades Recovery+ (May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2026)
• Recommended awarding Vanway Regional Transfer Station hauling contract to Cascades Recovery+ (May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2026)
• Recommended competitive bid process for road watering services at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill

Reconciliation Standing Committee

The Reconciliation Standing Committee is meeting to elect a chair and adopt its agenda. Members will receive informational reports on reconciliation resource materials, including backgrounders on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, and the provincial DRIPA Action Plan, as well as a report on educational resources. The committee will also review correspondence about an invitation to participate in National Indigenous Peoples Day.

• Election of Committee Chair
• Receive backgrounders on UNDRIP, TRC Calls to Action, DRIPA and Action Plan
• Receive 2017 MOU between Lheidli T'enneh, City of Prince George and Regional District
• Receive report on reconciliation educational resources
• Correspondence: Invitation to participate in National Indigenous Peoples Day

The Reconciliation Standing Committee elected Director Ramsay as Chairperson and received reports on reconciliation resources and education. The committee recommended that the Board provide a $2,500 grant from the Regional Grant-in-Aid budget to the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation.

• Elected Director Ramsay as Chairperson by acclamation
• Approved agenda as circulated (REC 1/23)
• Added Item 6.1 to the agenda (REC 2/23)
• Received backgrounders on UNDRIP, TRC Calls to Action, DRIPA, and 2017 MOU (REC 3/23)
• Received report and backgrounder on reconciliation educational resources (REC 4/23)
• Received invitation from Chief Dolleen Logan to participate in National Indigenous Peoples Day (REC 5/23)
• Recommended Board provide $2,500 grant from Regional Grant-in-Aid budget to Lheidli T'enneh First Nation (REC 6/23)

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to consider adopting its 2023 Annual Operating Budget Bylaw No. 327, which would set the district's spending for the year. The board will also adopt minutes from its February 16, 2023 meeting and hear the chairperson's report. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items listed.

• Consider adopting 2023 Annual Operating Budget Bylaw No. 327, 2023
• Adoption of February 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Chairperson's report

The Board approved the 2023 Annual Operating Budget Bylaw No. 327 after three readings. Members also discussed rising construction costs and the funding of medical equipment for rural hospitals.

• Adopted 2023 Annual Operating Budget Bylaw No. 327 (CARRIED)
• Adopted February 16, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Adopted meeting agenda (CARRIED)

Notice of Open Meetings

This is a notice of open meetings for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, BC, dated 2023-03-23. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

Notice of Public Hearing

This is a notice of a public hearing for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, BC, dated March 23, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or proposals for discussion.

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George is meeting to consider proceeding to a closed session under Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter. The agenda includes two supplemental items for closed discussion. No other public business is listed.

• Consideration of proceeding to closed session under Sections 90(1)(c) and 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter
• Two supplemental agenda items for closed session discussion

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is meeting to consider and potentially adopt the 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw, along with several other bylaws including zoning amendments, a community consultation committees amendment, and a street lighting parcel tax amendment. They will also review development permits, agricultural land reserve subdivision applications, and approve various grants and contracts.

• Adoption of 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3295
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 3291 for 15719 Old Tete Jaune Road
• Development Permit with Variance No. 1407 for 24615 Nessview Road
• Regional Grant-in-Aid of $2000 each to NESST and PG Quilters Guild
• Five-year cultural contract with Huble Homestead/Giscome Portage Heritage Society

The Regional Board adopted the 2023–2027 Financial Plan and several zoning and community consultation bylaws. The Board also approved multiple community grants and contracts for regional park and landfill services.

• Adopted 2023–2027 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3295, 2023
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3291, 2023
• Adopted Community Consultation Committees Establishment Bylaw No. 2843, Amendment Bylaw No. 3296, 2023
• Approved Policy RD-23-24 Code of Conduct (Opposed: Director Alan)
• Approved $168,255.73 contract with Cabin Resources Management for George Hicks Regional Park bridges
• Approved $2,000 grants each to Network of Emergency Support Services Teams and PG Quilters Guild
• Authorized ALR subdivision applications 66426 and 67018 to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission
• Adopted Syms Road Street Lighting Service Parcel Tax Imposition Bylaw No. 2801, Amendment Bylaw No. 3294, 2023

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to adopt minutes from January 26, 2023, and to receive a report and letter from Northern Health Authority regarding its 2023 Capital Plan. The capital plan is for information only, with no decisions required beyond receiving the documents.

• Receive Northern Health Authority letter dated February 3, 2023
• Receive Northern Health's 2023 Capital Plan
• Adopt minutes from January 26, 2023 meeting

The Board received a report and letter from the Northern Health Authority and formally received the Northern Health 2023 Capital Plan. Directors discussed the district's contribution, project costs, and the tax burden on residents.

• Adopted the agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted January 26, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Received report and letter dated February 3, 2023 from Northern Health Authority (CARRIED)
• Received Northern Health’s 2023 Capital Plan (CARRIED)

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee will consider adopting minutes, receive a report on a pilot project to increase facility operational hours, and recommend a one-year extension of the caretaker services contract for the Hixon Regional Transfer Station. The meeting is largely procedural, with one substantive contract decision.

• Contract ES-19-10 Caretaker Services – Hixon Regional Transfer Station: one-year extension from June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024
• Pilot project report on increasing facility operational hours (for information)
• Adoption of January 26, 2023 meeting minutes

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee recommended a contract extension for caretaker services at the Hixon Regional Transfer Station. The committee also received reports on a pilot project to increase summer operational hours at three regional transfer stations.

• Adopted agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted January 26, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Received report on pilot project to increase summer hours at Mackenzie, Cummings Road, and Valemount Regional Transfer Stations (CARRIED)
• Received report and January 6, 2023 letter from Ray Dyble regarding Hixon Regional Transfer Station caretaker services (CARRIED)
• Recommended to the Board a one-year extension for Contract ES-19-10 Caretaker Services – Hixon Regional Transfer Station from June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024 (CARRIED)

Agriculture Standing Committee

The Agriculture Standing Committee is meeting to elect a chair, adopt the agenda, and receive a presentation on the Regional Agriculture Strategy from Development Services Administration and Urban Food Strategies. The only substantive item is a report recommending the committee receive the strategy for information. No decisions on the strategy are proposed.

• Election of Committee Chair
• Presentation on Regional Agriculture Strategy by Development Services Administration and Urban Food Strategies
• Recommendation to receive the Regional Agriculture Strategy report

The committee elected a new Chairperson and formally received a report on the Regional Agriculture Strategy. Members discussed goals for the strategy, including support for First Nations and small-lot farming.

• Elected Director Alan as Chairperson by acclamation
• Approved adoption of the agenda (RES. NO. AG 1/23)
• Received the Regional Agriculture Strategy report (RES. NO. AG 2/23)

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is meeting to consider several development-related applications, including development permits, a variance permit, and a subdivision frontage waiver. They will also vote on adopting a zoning bylaw amendment, approving funding for bridge replacements, and submitting resolutions to the NCLGA. The agenda includes consent items for information and several requests for letters of support for grant applications.

• Development Variance Permit No. 1404 (Hennigar) to increase accessory building floor area from 50m² to 196m² on McLennan Road
• Development Permit No. 1420 (Gjerde) to allow subdivision into two strata lots at 11730 Lakeside Drive
• Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3279, 2022 (Mickelson) for adoption at 2695 Cranberry Lake Road
• Approval of up to $185,080 from Community Works Fund for George Hicks Bridge replacement
• Appointment of Gerald Thompson as Fire Chief of Hixon Volunteer Fire Department

The Board adopted Amendment Bylaw No. 3293 to the 2022–2026 Financial Plan and approved $185,080 for walking bridge replacements at George Hicks Regional Park. Several development permits and agricultural land use applications were decided, including the denial of a variance for accessory buildings. The Board also provided letters of support for various recreation and cycling grant applications.

• Approved $185,080 from Community Works Fund for George Hicks Regional Park walking bridges
• Adopted 2022–2026 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3293
• Denied Development Variance Permit No. 1404 for accessory building floor area
• Postponed Development Permit No. 1420 pending professional assessment of Ness Lake impacts
• Approved Development Permit No. 1433 for Lot A District Lot 9377
• Approved Development Permit with Variance No. 1434 for side lot line setback
• Authorized ALC Application 66258 and 66416 to proceed; defeated Application 66785
• Appointed Gerald Thompson as Fire Chief of Hixon Volunteer Fire Department

Regional Board Meeting

This agenda is almost entirely procedural. The Regional Board will consider whether to move into a closed session to discuss two supplemental agenda items under Sections 90(1)(i) and 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter. No other substantive business is listed.

• Closed session consideration under Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter
• Two supplemental agenda items to be discussed in closed session

Notice of Open Meetings

This is a notice of open meetings for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, BC, dated 2023-02-16. The agenda text is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the 2023 budgets and 2023–2027 financial plans for local services across Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F, G, and H. These include fire protection, street lighting, community halls, water and sewer systems, and other services. The agenda also includes a presentation on the overall 2023 budget discussions and adoption of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of 2023 budgets and 2023–2027 financial plans for Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F, G, and H
• Fire protection budgets: Salmon Valley, Ness Lake, Pilot Mountain, Beaverly, Buckhorn, Pineview, Red Rock/Stoner, Hixon, Bear Lake
• Water and sewer system budgets: West Lake, Blackburn, Tabor Lake, Buckhorn, Bendixon, Bear Lake, Azu, Summit Lake (Adams Rd and Tallus Rd)
• Community facilities: Nukko Lake, Reid Lake, Miworth, Sinclair Mills, East Line, Bear Lake, Tete Jaune, Dome Creek
• Street lighting budgets: Syms Road, Pineview, Red Rock, Buckhorn, Hixon, Willow River, Shelley, Bear Lake, McLeod Lake

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2023 budgets and five-year financial plans for Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F, G, and H. It also approved budgets and financial plans for various joint local area services, including fire protection, libraries, and recreation. One recreation budget requisition was amended from $78,950 to $80,000.

• Approved 2023 budgets and 2023-2027 Financial Plans for Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F, G, and H
• Approved 2023 budget and 2023-2027 Financial Plan for Sewage Service – Holding Tanks
• Approved 2023 budget and 2023-2027 Financial Plan for Libraries – Mackenzie and Prince George
• Approved 2023 budget for Recreation Budgets 5402-5406, amended to $80,000
• Approved 2023 budget and 2023-2027 Financial Plan for Community Grants-In-Aid 1952-1958
• Approved 2023 budgets and 2023-2027 Financial Plans for Valemount & District Fire Protection and Rescue Service
• Approved 2023 budget and 2023-2027 Financial Plan for McBride District Fire Protection
• Approved 2023 budgets and 2023-2027 Financial Plans for Area H Arenas and Robson Valley/Canoe recreation and library services

Notice of Open Meetings

This is a notice of open meetings for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, BC, dated 2023-02-15. The agenda text provided contains only boilerplate interface labels and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature with no substantive business listed.

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will consider a grant application for up to $1,050,000 for disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation, along with several routine reports and bylaw adoptions. The agenda includes consent items on statistics and permits, adoption of minutes, and various administrative and public safety matters.

• Grant application to UBCM for up to $1,050,000 for disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation
• Award of RFP CS-22-06 for new Buckhorn fire engine to Rocky Mountain Phoenix Inc. for $777,139
• Adoption of Bear Lake Fire Protection Bylaw Amendment No. 3286
• Adoption of Dore Riverfront Armouring Service Establishment Bylaw No. 3290
• Approval of up to $100,000 from Community Works Fund for facility condition assessments

The Regional Board approved several fire protection bylaws and a significant capital budget increase for a new frontline fire engine. The Board also authorized a grant application for climate adaptation and renewed multiple organizational memberships.

• Approved $777,139 contract with Rocky Mountain Phoenix Inc. for Buckhorn Volunteer Fire Department engine
• Approved grant application up to $1,050,000 for Disaster Risk Reduction – Climate Adaptation
• Adopted Bear Lake Fire Protection Amendment Bylaw No. 3286, 2022
• Adopted Dore Riverfront Armouring Management and Maintenance Service Bylaw No. 3290, 2022
• Approved up to $100,000 for condition assessments of Regional District facilities
• Approved $30,000 from Emergency Preparedness reserves for Dore Riverfront project management
• Adopted Ferndale/Tabor Fire Department Amendment Bylaw No. 3292, 2022
• Approved one-year 9-1-1 service extensions with Cariboo, Kitimat-Stikine, and Central Kootenay districts

Cemetery Board of Trustees

The Cemetery Board of Trustees is meeting to elect a chair, adopt minutes, and consider 2023 operating budgets for Bear Lake and Tete Jaune cemeteries. The board will vote on recommendations to request grants from the Regional District to support those budgets.

• Request $4,400 grant for Bear Lake Cemetery 2023 operating budget
• Request $10,000 grant for Tete Jaune Cemetery 2023 operating budget
• Adoption of January 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Election of Chair

The Board elected a Chairperson and approved requests for funding to support two cemetery operating budgets for 2023. The board also adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Elected Trustee Kirk as Chairperson by acclamation
• Adopted the agenda as circulated
• Adopted the January 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Received the 2023 Operating Budgets report
• Requested a $4,400 grant from the Regional District for Bear Lake Cemetery's 2023 operating budget
• Requested a $10,000 grant from the Regional District for Tete Jaune Cemetery's 2023 operating budget

Notice of Open Meetings

This agenda for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George open meeting on 2023-01-26 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The text is entirely technical interface labels from the eSCRIBE software, with no decisions, discussions, or listed business items.

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee will consider extending two contracts, launching competitive bids for roll-off bin hauling at two sites, and starting a bid process for final closure of the Valemount Regional Landfill. The meeting also includes election of a chair and adoption of prior minutes.

• Contract extension for caretaker services at Chief Lake Regional Transfer Station, April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024
• Contract extension for scrap metal recycling services with ABC Recycling Ltd., April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024
• Competitive bid process for roll-off bin hauling at Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
• Competitive bid process for roll-off bin hauling at Vanway Regional Transfer Station
• Competitive bid process for construction services for final closure of Valemount Regional Landfill

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee recommended two one-year contract extensions for caretaker and scrap metal services. The committee also recommended initiating competitive bid processes for hauling services at two depots and the final closure of the Valemount Regional Landfill.

• Elected Director Beckett as Chairperson by acclamation
• Recommended one-year extension for Chief Lake Regional Transfer Station caretaker services (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)
• Recommended one-year extension for Scrap Metal Recycling Services (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)
• Recommended competitive bid process for roll-off bin hauling at Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
• Recommended competitive bid process for roll-off bin hauling at Vanway Regional Transfer Station
• Recommended competitive bid process for construction services for final closure of Valemount Regional Landfill

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board will elect a chair, adopt minutes, and receive a financial overview. The main business is considering three capital expenditure bylaws for Northern Health: a patient transfer tool, regional wireless replacement, and videoconferencing equipment. The board will also receive disbursement schedules for July to December 2022.

• Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 324, 2023 – Patient Transfer Tool
• Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 325, 2023 – Regional Wireless Replacement
• Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 326, 2023 – Videoconferencing Equipment
• General Disbursement Schedules for July to December 2022
• Election of Chair and Acting Chair

The Board elected Director Atkinson as Chair and Director Sampson as Acting Chair. Three capital expenditure bylaws were adopted to fund a patient transfer tool, regional wireless replacement, and videoconferencing equipment. The General Manager of Financial Services also provided an overview of the district's financial position and budget process.

• Elected Director Atkinson as Chair for 2023
• Elected Director Sampson as Acting Chair for 2023
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 324, 2023 for Patient Transfer Tool
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 325, 2023 for Regional Wireless Replacement
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 326, 2023 for Videoconferencing Equipment (Opposed: Director Skakun)
• Approved August 18, 2022 meeting minutes
• Received General Disbursement Schedules for July to December 2022 (Opposed: Director Skakun)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the 2023 budget and 2023-2027 financial plans for numerous regional services, including general administration, emergency services, solid waste, and parks. Presentations from several administrative departments will also be given. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and is largely focused on budget approvals.

• 2023 budget and 2023-2027 financial plan for General Administration (1201) and related services
• 2023 budget and financial plan for 9-1-1 Emergency Response Service (2503)
• 2023 budget and financial plan for Solid Waste Management (3305), including Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill and Mackenzie Select Waste Landfill
• 2023 budget and financial plan for Regional Parks (5001)
• 2023 budget and financial plan for Fire Department Coordination Service (2504)

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2023 budgets and five-year financial plans for various region-wide and sub-regional services. These included administration, emergency response, waste management, and land use planning. No public input was received during the budgeting process.

• Approved 2023 budget and 2023-2027 Financial Plan for General Administration
• Approved 2023 budget and 2023-2027 Financial Plan for Regional Board
• Approved 2023 budget and 2023-2027 Financial Plan for Heritage Conservation
• Approved 2023 budget and 2023-2027 Financial Plan for Regional Grants-in-Aid
• Approved 2023 budget and 2023-2027 Financial Plan for 9-1-1 Emergency Response Service
• Approved 2023 budget and 2023-2027 Financial Plan for Solid Waste Management
• Approved 2023 budget and 2023-2027 Financial Plan for Regional Land Use Planning
• Approved 2023 budget and 2023-2027 Financial Plan for Economic Development

Notice of Open Meetings

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