rdck open regular board meeting agenda: july 18 2013

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Regional District of Central Kootenay Regular Board MeetingOpen Meeting Agenda

Date: Thursday, July 18, 2013

Time: 9:00 am

Location: RDCK Board Room, 202 Lakeside Dr., Nelson, BC

Directors will have the opportunity to participate in the meeting electronically. Proceedings areopen to the public.

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1. WELCOME

1.1 ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

RECOMMENDATION:The agenda for the July 18, 2013 Open Regular Board meeting be

adopted as circulated.

1.2 ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 13 - 30

RECOMMENDATION:The minutes from the June 20, 2013 Open Regular Board meeting

are adopted.

1.3 DELEGATION

1.3.1 INTERIOR LUMBER MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION

Jim Hackett, President

RE: activities in the RDCK

2. HEARING

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2.1 SCHULER 31 - 39

The Board Report dated July 8, 2013 from Grace Allen, BylawEnforcement Officer, regarding unsightly property bylaw violations at1421 Evans Road in Creston, has been received.

RECOMMENDATION:That the Regional Board order Mr. Schuler to bring his property intocompliance with the Unsightly Property Bylaw within thirty (30) days fromthe date of the Regional Board hearing; AND FURTHER, that should theproperty owner fail to reach compliance with the Regional District orderwithin the allotted time frame, the Board authorize Bylaw Enforcement, byway of a contractor, to enter onto the property to effect the removal of alloffending matter with the final cost forwarded to the property owner forpayment.

2.1.1 Summary of file from Bylaw Enforcement Officer

2.1.2 Presentation by Mr. Schuler

3. COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REPORTS

3.1 FOR INFORMATION

Committee/Commission Reports for information have been received as

follows:

3.1.1 NAKUSP & AREA K EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMITTEE -minutes of June 24, 2013

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3.1.2 NELSON & DISTRICT RECREATION COMMISSION - minutes ofJune 20, 2013

44 - 45

3.1.3 RDCK AREA C ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION - minutesof May 29, 2013

46 - 47

3.1.4 AREA D AND KASLO EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMITTEE -minutes of May 29, 2013

48 - 50

3.1.5 NELSON AND AREAS E & F EMERGENCY RESPONSECOMMITTEE - minutes of May 30, 2013

51 - 53

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3.1.6 RIONDEL COMMISSION OF MANAGEMENT - minutes of July 2,2013

54 - 57

3.1.7 CRESTON AND AREAS A, B AND C EMERGENCY RESPONSECOMMITTEE - minutes of June 12, 2013

58 - 60

3.1.8 AREA D AND KASLO EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMITTEE -minutes of May 29, 2013

61 - 63

3.1.9 EMERGENCY PROGRAM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - minutes ofJune 19, 2013

64 - 65

3.2 WITH RECOMMENDATIONS

3.3 COMMITTEE CHAIRS' / BOARD REPRESENTATIVES' VERBAL /WRITTEN REPORTS

4. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES

5. CORRESPONDENCE

5.1 DELEGATION REQUEST 66 - 67

The letter dated July 5, 2013 from the Trans Canada Trail 2017 VisionCommittee requesting to appear before the Board at its August 15thOpen Regular meeting as a delegation has been received.

RECOMMENDATION:The Board hereby invites/does not invite a representative from the TransCanada Trail Vision 2017 Committee to appear as a delegation at theAugust 15, 2013 Open Regular meeting.

6. COMMUNICATIONS FOR INFORMATION

6.1 The letter dated June 26, 2013 from Premier Christy Clark, invitingelected officials to meet with her and her ministers at the UBCM 2013Convention.

68 - 68

6.2 The letter dated June 19, 2013 from the Village of Silverton expressingCouncil's gratitude for sending Councillor Leah Main to the 2013 FCMConference.

69 - 69

6.3 The email from BC Hydro providing an update on the Grohman NarrowsChannel Improvement Project.

70 - 72

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7. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 73 - 85

RECOMMENDATION:The Accounts Payable Listing for June 2013 in the amount of $2,312,772. hasbeen received.

8. BYLAWS

8.1 BYLAW 2298: ELECTORAL AREAS UNSIGHTLY PROPERTYAMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2298, 2013

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-amended to include a defined portion of Electoral Area E

RECOMMENDATION:Electoral Areas Unsightly Property Amendment Bylaw No. 2298, 2013 ishereby read a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD time by content.

RECOMMENDATION:Electoral Areas Unsightly Property Amendment Bylaw No. 2298, 2013 ishereby ADOPTED and the Chair and the Secretary are herebyauthorized to sign same.

8.2 BYLAW 2359: EMERGENCY PROGRAMS EXTENDED SERVICE AREA(ELECTORAL AREA H, VILLAGE OF SILVERTON, VILLAGE OFSLOCAN, VILLAGE OF NEW DENVER) ESTABLISHMENTAMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2359, 2013

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-Village of New Denver has requested to be added to the service

RECOMMENDATION:Emergency Programs Extended Service Area (Electoral Area H, Villageof Silverton, Village of Slocan, Village of New Denver) EstablishmentAmendment Bylaw No. 2359, 2013 is hereby read a FIRST, SECONDand THIRD time by content.

8.3 BYLAW 2360: OFFICERS AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2360, 2013

STAFF NOTE:The last amendment to the Officers Bylaw named the Manager ofCorporate Administration as one of the officers to whom the bylawapplied. As this position no longer exists, and the provision in the LocalGovernment Act applies to the position of Corporate Officer, it is

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recommended that the bylaw be amended accordingly.

RECOMMENDATION:Regional District of Central Kootenay Officers Amendment Bylaw No.2360, 2013 is hereby read a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD time bycontent.

RECOMMENDATION:Regional District of Central Kootenay Officers Amendment Bylaw No.2360, 2013 is hereby ADOPTED and the Chair and Secretary are herebyauthorized to sign same.

8.4 BYLAW 2347: PET ADOPTION WELFARE SOCIETY FINANCIALCONTRIBUTION SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT BYLAW NO. 2347, 2013

Ministerial approval to proceed with an alternative approval process wasgranted on June 25th, 2013.

RECOMMENDATION:That staff be directed to proceed with obtaining assent of the electorswithin Electoral Areas A, B and C and the Town of Creston with respectto the proposed establishment of a service for the purpose of providingan annual financial contribution toward the cost of the operation of thePet Adoption Welfare Society, with such assent to be obtained byalternative approval process pursuant to Section 86 of the CommunityCharter; AND FURTHER, the Board hereby determines as follows:

1) The deadline for receipt of elector responses is November 30, 2013;

2) The required Elector Response Form shall be attached to the Managerof Administrative Service's Report to the Board dated July 8, 2013;

3) A fair determination of the total number of electors of the area to whichthe approval process applies is 9800.

8.5 AMENDMENTS TO ELECTORAL AREA F OCP AND ZONING BYLAWS 90 - 146

The Board Report dated June 14, 2013 from Meeri Durand, PlanningManager and Public Hearing minutes of June 17, 2013 regardingregarding amendments to the Electoral Area F Official Community Plan

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and Zoning bylaws, have been received.

RECOMMENDATION:That no further action be taken with respect to Electoral Area F OfficialCommunity Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2349, 2013.

RECOMMENDATION:That no further action be taken with respect to Regional District of CentralKootenay Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2350, 2013.

8.6 BYLAW 2364: CITY OF NELSON BAKER STREET BRIDGEIMPROVEMENTS SECURITY ISSUING BYLAW NO. 2364, 2013

147 - 152

RECOMMENDATION:City of Nelson Baker Street Bridge Improvements Security Issuing BylawNo. 2364, 2013 is hereby read a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD time bycontent.

RECOMMENDATION:City of Nelson Baker Street Bridge Improvements Security Issuing BylawNo. 2364, 2013 is hereby ADOPTED and the Chair and the Secretary areauthorized to sign same.

8.7 BYLAW 2365: CITY OF NELSON CATACOMBS IMPROVEMENTSSECURITY ISSUING BYLAW NO. 2365, 2013

153 - 158

RECOMMENDATION:City of Nelson Catacombs Improvements Security Issuing Bylaw No.2365, 2013 is hereby read a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD time bycontent.

RECOMMENDATION:City of Nelson Catacombs Improvements Security Issuing Bylaw No.2365, 2013 is hereby ADOPTED and the Chair and the Secretary areauthorized to sign same.

9. NEW BUSINESS

9.1 DISCRETIONARY GRANTS

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RECOMMENDATION:Discretionary grants out of the funds available for the following

Municipalities / Electoral Areas be approved as designated:

9.2 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

RECOMMENDATION:Community Development grants out of the funds available for the

following Municipalities / Electoral Areas be approved as

designated:

9.3 FIRE UNDERWRITERS SURVEY - CHANGES TO DWELLINGPROTECTION GRADES

159 - 162

The Board Report dated June 4, 2013 from Terry Swan, Regional FireChief, advising of changes to the Fire Underwriters Survey, has beenreceived.

RECOMMENDATION:That the Regional Fire Chief be directed to request that a representativefrom the Fire Underwriters Survey make a presentation to the RDCKBoard of Directors on the new Fire Underwriter Survey standards.

9.4 UBCM MINISTERIAL MEETINGS

RECOMMENDATION:The Board directs staff to arrange the following ministerial meetings atUBCM Convention 2013:

1) Minister of Health: small water systems2) Solicitor General: flood protection3) Broadband connectivity

9.5 GALENA TRAIL: BIKE TOUR PROPOSAL 163 - 174

The proposal and tenure management plans dated May 24, 2013 fromWandering Wheels to conduct bike tours on the Galena Trail, have beenreceived.

STAFF NOTE:The Rosebery Parklands and Trails Commission passed the

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following recommendation to the Board by email vote.

RECOMMENDATION:As per the recommendation of the Rosebery Parklands and TrailsCommission, the RDCK grant a permit to Wandering Wheels to use theGalena Trail for a mountain biking business with the understanding thatthe permit may be revoked at any time if the company does not complywith the conditions of said permit.

9.6 KOOTENAY ENERGY DIET 175 - 178

The Board Report dated July 5, 2013 from Nicole Ward, EnvironmentalServices Coordinator, requesting the Board's authorization to supportFortisBC's Kootenay Energy Diet Program as a greenhouse gasreduction project, has been received.

RECOMMENDATION:That the Board support the FortisBC Kootenay Energy Diet program andauthorize the expenditure of up to $6900 from the Energy ConservationReserve Fund to provide a $25 subsidy towards the initial $60 KootenayEnergy Diet home energy assessment fee for up to 276 home owners inthe RDCK to register for the program.

9.7 DENVER SIDING WATER SYSTEM 179 - 187

The Board Report dated July 4, 2013 from Jason McDiarmid, UtilityServices Manager, regarding the Denver Siding Water system, has beenreceived.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY

9.8 ZAMBONI PURCHASE FOR CASTLEGAR COMPLEX 188 - 189

The Board Report dated July 8, 2013 from Jim Crockett, Manager ofCastlegar Recreation, requesting authorization to purchase a Zambonifor the Casltegar & District Community Complex, has been received.

RECOMMENDATION:That the Board authorize staff to purchase a propane-powered 2013Model 525 Zamboni Ice Resurfacer from Crocker Equipment for

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$117,421.92 inclusive of shipping and taxes with funds to come fromService 682.

10. AGREEMENTS, REPORTS & REQUIRED RESOLUTIONS

10.1 2012 CBT CIP FUNDING FROM AREA G/SALMO

RECOMMENDATION:That $3406.00 be allocated from the Salmo/Area G CBT CommunityInitatives Program 2012 fund to:

Park Committee c/o Village of Salmo (for playground and fitness upgrade)

10.2 2013 CBT CIP FUNDING FROM AREA A 190 - 191

RECOMMENDATION:That the cheque for $2600.00 to Food Roots for the Crawford BaySchool/Community Gardens from the 2013 CBT Community InitiativesProgram Funding Area A allocation be re-issued to South KootenayLake Community Services Society.

10.3 CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT: CBT AND RDCK

RECOMMENDATION:The Board authorizes the corporate officer to sign and execute acontribution agreement with the Columbia Basin Trust in the amount of$300,000 for the "Slocan Valley Community Directed Funds."

10.4 LICENCE OF OCCUPATION: SUNSHINE BAY (PROCTOR WHARF)REGIONAL PARK

RECOMMENDATION:The Board authorizes the Chair and the Secretary to sign the Licence ofOccupation agreement with the Ministry of Transportation for the Roadbetween Lot A, Plan EPP6429, Kootenay District and Lot 6, Plan 8510,Kootenay District for Sunshine Bay (Proctor Wharf) Regional Parkpurposes for a ten-year term, commencing July 1, 2013 and expiringJune 30, 2023.

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10.5 LICENCE OF OCCUPATION: MCDONALD'S LANDING REGIONALPARK

RECOMMENDATION:The Board authorizes the Chair and Secretary to sign a Licence ofOccupation agreement with the Ministry of Transportation for the roadbetween Lot A, DL 787 and 788, Kootenay District, Plan 2031 andParcel 1, (Ref. Plan 8289I) DL 788, Kootenay District for McDonald'sLanding Regional Park Purposes for a ten-year term commencing July1, 2013 and expiring June 30, 2023.

10.6 CONTRIBUTIONS TO NELSON & AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTPARTNERSHIP

RECOMMENDATION:An allocation from Electoral Area E's portion of Service 143-Economic Development Nelson Subregion be approved as follows:

Nelson & Area Economic Development Partnership: $20,000

to focus on regional business development and retention; ANDFURTHER, that the cheque be made out to Community Futures.

RECOMMENDATION:An allocation from Electoral Area F's portion of Service 143-Economic Development Nelson Subregion be approved as follows:

Nelson & Area Economic Development Partnership: $20,000

with the cheque made out to Community Futures.

10.7 SCHEDULE & STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION (SOFI) 192 - 220

RECOMMENDATION:The Schedule and Statement of Financial Information for the fiscal yearended December 31, 2012, having been received, be approved forrelease in accordance with the Financial Information Act, with a copy tobe filed with the Ministry of Community, Sport and CulturalDevelopment.

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10.8 FAT TIRE FESTIVAL

RECOMMENDATION:Staff be directed to prepare a Use and Occupancy Agreement for use ofthe Morning Mountain Recreation Area for the purpose of holding theKootenay Fat Tire Festival cycling event August 23-25, 2013; ANDFURTHER, the Chair and Secretary be authorized to sign theagreement.

10.9 DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURE IN YMIR 221 - 227

The Board Report dated July 8, 2013 from Grace Allen, BylawEnforcement Officer, providing an update on the demolition of astructure at 413 Tamarack Street, Ymir, has been received.

RECOMMENDATION:That the Board direct staff to invoice all costs incurred regarding thedemolition of the structure located at 413 Tamarack Street, Ymir, to thethe property owner for full payment by no later than December 31, 2013;AND FURTHER, that should the owner, Ms. Czechowski-Duncan, fail tomake payment to the Regional District of Central Kootenay, then theremaining cost be placed on taxes as "taxes in arrears."

10.10 CARBON NEUTRAL KOOTENAYS PROJECT 228 - 229

The Board Report dated July 3, 2013 from Nicole Ward, EnvironmentalServices Coordinator regarding the status of the RDCK's carbon neutralefforts, has been received.

RECOMMENDATION:That the Board authorize staff to update the 2012 RDCKClimate Action Revenue Incentive Program report to reflect theestablishment of the Corporate Energy Conservation Reserve Fund forallocation towards local energy efficiency projects and change theRDCK status from "Carbon Neutral" to "working towards carbonneutrality"; AND FURTHER, that staff be authorized to liaise with theMinistry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development to facilitatethese changes.

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11. CHANGES TO COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES

12. IN CAMERA

12.1 RESOLUTION - MEETING CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

RECOMMENDATION:In the opinion of the Board - and in accordance with Section 90 of theCommunity Charter - the public interest so requires that persons otherthan DIRECTORS, ALTERNATE DIRECTORS, DELEGATIONS ANDSTAFF be excluded from the meeting; AND FURTHER, in accordancewith Section 90 of the Community Charter, the meeting is to be closedon the basis(es) identified in the following subsections:

(c) labour relations or other employee relations;(g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality;(i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege,including communications necessary for that purpose;(k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposedprovision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages andthat, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harmthe interests of the municipality if they were held in public; (l) discussionswith municipal officers and employees respecting municipal objectives,measures and progress reports for the purposes of preparing an annualreport under section 98 [annual municipal report];

12.2 RESOLUTION - RECESS OF OPEN MEETING

RECOMMENDATION:The Open Meeting be recessed in order to conduct the Closed In

Camera Meeting.

13. ADJOURNMENT

RECOMMENDATION:That the meeting adjourn at ___ p.m.

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RIONDEL COMMISSION OF MANAGEMENT

BOX 146, RIONDEL, BC V0B 2B0

Phone/Fax 250-225-3262 Email [email protected]

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MEETING MINUTES

JULY 2, 2013

Present: Garth Saunders Chairperson

Muriel Crowe Commissioner

Larry Derbyshire Commissioner

Fran O’Rourke Commissioner

Garry Jackman Area “A” Director

Sherlynne Green Secretary

Absent: Danielle Linn Commissioner

Frank Schmaus Commissioner

Stephanie Sempf Commissioner

Cc: RDCK

Public Present: 1

The July 2, 2013 meeting of the Riondel Commission of Management was called to order

at 7:05 P.M.

The minutes of the June 4, 2013 meeting were read and accepted as read.

MOVED BY: Fran O'Rourke

SECONDED BY: Muriel Crowe

CARRIED.

A. PUBLIC INPUT

Bruce Scott expressed concern about vehicles speeding on Eastman Avenue. Garth

Saunders will talk to the RCMP and the Ministry of Highways about using a speed board

and posting more speed limit signs, particularly in the playground and ball field area.

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B. OUTSTANDING BUSINESS

1. Citizens on Patrol Meeting.

Fran O'Rourke reported that the June 21 meeting with the Citizens on Patrol was

successful and four residents signed up to do patrols. Fran will contact the RCMP to

follow up with training and scheduling.

2. WorkSafe Report on Furnace Ventilation.

A WorkSafe follow up report was received on June 11 with further recommendations

regarding ventilation upgrades to the furnaces in the Community Centre. The

Commission is working with RDCK to achieve ASHRE standards for ventilation.

3. Advisory Planning Committee.

Riondel still does not have a representative for the Area "A" Advisory Planning

Committee. Interested persons can contact the Commission of Management Office for

details regarding this volunteer position.

4. Roof Repair Quote.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Garth Saunders was not able to obtain the additonal

quote for the repair of the Community Centre roof at this time.

C. NEW BUSINESS

1. Refuse Service Fee Increase.

The Transfer Station fees have increased from $15/m to $18/m resulting in a need to

increase the refuse sticker price.

MOTION 2013 - 10: To raise the refuse sticker price from $1.25 each to $1.50 each,

effective immediately.

MOVED BY: Fran O'Rourke

SECONDED BY: Muriel Crowe

CARRIED.

2. Community Composting Site.

Fran O'Rourke and Larry Derbyshire are working to create a community composting site

for residents to compost yard and garden vegetative material. They will contact

TeckCominco for permission a section of land south of Riondel off Golf View Road and

will update the Commission.

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3. Riondel Days Planning.

Fran O'Rourke and Muriel Crowe reported that plans are underway for Riondel Days to

be held August 3 - 5. Arrangements have been made for a Slow Pitch Ball Tournament,

Pancake Breakfast, Art Show & Sale, Library Book Sale, Cake Walk, Scavenger Hunt

and Silent Auction.

4. Riondel Pamphlet.

Fran O'Rourke presented a marketing pamphlet for Riondel produced by the Parks Board.

5. Hendryx Creek and Culvert Maintenance.

Larry Derbyshire asked if the Commission would help the Parks Society with costs

incurred when the water from the clogged Hendryx Creek culvert washed away parts of

the bank alongside the Campground road. The Commission suggested that the Parks

Society contact Cliff Razzo at the Ministry of Highways first to see if they will help with

the costs.

D. DIRECTOR AREA “A” REPORT

Garry Jackman gave the following report:

Garry is asking the public for information on their tourist and recreation use of

Campbell Creek road to help with petitioning the Province to replace the bridge

that washed out last month. Anyone who uses this road can e-mail Garry at

[email protected].

West Kootenay Transit has made changes to their service as of July 2 that improve

bus connections with the ferry. Residents using transit can access transitbc.com

for scheduling information.

The College of the Rockies Creston Campus is offering a 10 month Farm School

course for Kootenay residents interested in community based agricultural

education.

E. REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS

Water Utility – 921.

Garth Saunders has not received any further information on delivery of the water

treatment plant. He will contact RDCK to find out if the delay with IHA can be resolved

as soon as possible.

Drainage – 265.

No report.

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Recreation Facilities – 641.

Muriel Crowe will contact Joe Chirico in regards to opening the gym at the Community

Centre for Riondel Days on August 3-5.

Fran O'Rourke reported that there is some water leaking through the roof at the

Recreation Centre and this will have to be addressed sometime in the near future.

Community Park – 637 and Regional Park - 636.

No report.

Financial Issues.

No report.

F. CORRESPONDENCE

Correspondence from June 4 - 27, 2013 was reviewed.

G. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

MOTION to pay Outstanding Bills received June 3 - 27, 2013.

MADE BY: Muriel Crowe

SECONDED BY: Fran O'Rourke

CARRIED.

H. REVENUE

Revenue received June 3 - 25, 2013 was reviewed.

ADJOURNMENT.

MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY: Fran O'Rourke at 9:00 PM

NEXT MEETING:

AUGUST 6, 2013

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EEMMEERRGGEENNCCYY PPRROOGGRRAAMM EEXXEECCUUTTIIVVEE CCOOMMMMIITTTTEEEE MMEEEETTIINNGG

MMIINNUUTTEESS

The inaugural meeting of the Regional District of Central Kootenay Emergency Program

Executive Committee in 2013 was held on Wednesday, June 19th at 1:00 p.m. in the Regional

District Board Room, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Chair John Kettle Area B

Vice-Chair H. Elliott Village of Slocan

Director A. Bunka Village of New Denver – arrived at 2:15 p.m.

Director L. Binks Area C – arrived at 2:30 p.m.

Director A. Shadrack Area D

STAFF

B. Carruthers Chief Administrative Officer

T. Swan General Manager of Fire and Emergency Services

(Regional Fire Chief) – left the meeting at 3:30 p.m.

S. Sudan General Manager of Development Services

N. Clayton Emergency Coordinator

L. Koehle Community Services Secretary

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

Moved By: Director Elliott and seconded,

The agenda for the June 19, 2013 meeting be adopted as circulated.

Carried

The Committee discussed the following:

The Chair of the Emergency Program Executive Committee be Chair Kettle, by virtue of his statutory position.

The Vice-Chair of Emergency Program Executive Committee be Vice Chair Elliott, by virtue of her statutory position.

In the event that the Chair is unable to attend a meeting, the Vice-Chair will assume the Chair.

The Elected Officials would be voting only. No staff will vote on recommendations.

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2. RECESS OF OPEN MEETING

Moved By: Director Shadrack and seconded,

In the opinion of the Emergency Program Executive Committee - and in accordance with

Section 90 of the Community Charter - the public interest so requires that persons other

than DIRECTORS, ALTERNATE DIRECTORS, DELEGATIONS AND STAFF be excluded

from the meeting; AND FURTHER, in accordance with Section 90 of the Community

Charter, the meeting is to be closed on the bases) identified in the following subsections:

(g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality;

(i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications

necessary for that purpose;

Carried

The Open Meeting be recessed in order to conduct the Closed In Camera Meeting.

The meeting recessed at 1:27 p.m. to conduct the In Camera meeting and reconvened at

3:05 p.m.

3. INTRODUCTION TO THE ROLE OF THE EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The following were received:

a) Section 4.4 of the Emergency Program Management Plan (pgs. 21/22);

b) Section 3.0 EOC Functions of the Emergency Management Training Manual (pg 5);

B Carruthers and T Swan provided an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the

Emergency Program Executive Committee.

4. NEXT MEETING

Staff will notify the Chair of the date of the next meeting.

5. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m.

CERTIFIED CORRECT

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J. Kettle, Chair

Emergency Program Executive Committee

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July 5, 2013 John Kettle, Chair Board of Directors Regional District of Central Kootenay Box 590, 202 Lakeside Drive Nelson, BC V1L 5R4 Dear Mr. Kettle: Re: Trans Canada Trail Vision 2017 Trail Committee I am writing on behalf of the Trans Canada Trail to request to appear as a delegation at the earliest possible (August 15) Regular meeting of the Regional District Board, in order to discuss our Vision 2017 Trail Committee. Since the Trans Canada Trail was founded in 1992, it has captured the hearts and minds of Canadians from every region and every walk of life. One of the largest volunteer efforts undertaken in Canada, it is a bold undertaking, almost as immense as Canada itself. People who love and appreciate their land and history have contributed countless hours and dollars to further its development. Our goal is to connect the Trail as a continuous route from coast to coast to coast by 2017, the 25th anniversary of the Trail and Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation. The trail is 72% complete, and when fully connected will run near or through over 1,000 communities. In British Columbia there are still significant gaps in some areas, including through the Kootenays. Specifically within the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK), the Trail remains incomplete from Castlegar to the boundary of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) at Gray Creek Pass, with serious routing decisions to be made. We are committed to connecting the Trail through BC, and with the support of the national organization, have formed a Vision 2017 Trail Committee, to reach our goal. Funds will be available from TCT to assist in the bridging of the gaps. The Vision 2017 Committee is made up of staff from the provincial government, regional districts and municipalities, as well as trail group leaders, volunteers and stakeholders, from all over the province. We work together to problem-solve, share our experiences and make connection of the Trail a reality. We currently have one fulltime Trail coordinator and anticipate an additional position over the next few months. The mandate of the coordinators is to work with local communities to achieve success in connecting the Trail by 2017. We are hoping that the Regional District will support our Trail connection plan and appoint a staff member to the Committee. We anticipate a four-year commitment, with monthly telephone meetings and an in-person meeting each quarter. The Committee’s mandate will be to determine and recommend the optimum route for the Trail, work to solve land tenure issues, fundraise and

construct the Trail.

Honorary Patrons Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D. Governor General of Canada and Mrs. Sharon Johnston, C.C. Présidents d’honneur Leurs Excellences le très honorable David Johnston C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D. Gouverneur général du Canada et Mme Sharon Johnson, C.C. Board of Directors Conseil d ’administrat ion Trans Canada Trai l Chari table Organization Organisme de b ienfaisance du sentier Transcanadien Paul C. LaBarge, LL.B., LL.M. (Chair/Président) Tara Atleo Jim Bishop Mylène Forget Eric Gionet Betty Anne Graves Ron Hicks Ken Killin Lori Leach Alan MacDonald Ruth Marr Rick Morgan Claire Morris Andrew Parsons (Treasurer/Trésorier) Mia Pearson Serge Rancourt Cameron Clark (Secretary/Secrétaire) Trans Canada Trai l Foundation Fondation du sentier Transcanadien Valerie Pringle, C.M. , LL.D. (Co-Chair/Coprésidente) Hartley Richardson, C.M., O.M., LL.D. (Co-Chair/Coprésident) David Aisenstat David Cottingham Anthony Graham, LL.D. David Hoffman Pierre Lassonde, C.M., O.Q. Bruce Simpson Wendy Southall Kenneth J. Killin (Treasurer/Trésorier) President and CEO Présidente et chef de la direction Deborah Apps

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We realize that this is a significant commitment, but we feel that we need the support of the Regional District Board to make the Trans Canada Trail through the Kootenays a reality. I look forward to hearing from you in due course. Please feel free to contact me at 604-698-6158 or via email at [email protected] with any questions you may have on this topic. Yours truly, Allison Macdonald Chair, Vision 2017 Committee cc. Anitra Winje, Manager of Administrative Services

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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY

BYLAW NO. 2298

A bylaw to amend Electoral Areas B, F, G, I, J Unsightly Property Bylaw No. 1687, 2004.

WHEREAS it is deemed expedient to amend the Electoral Areas B, F, G, I, J

Unsightly Property Bylaw No. 1687, 2004 to include a defined portion of Electoral Area ‘E’.

NOW THEREFORE the Board of the Regional District of Central Kootenay in open meeting assembled enacts as follows: 1. That Electoral Areas B, F, G, I, J Unsightly Property Bylaw No. 1687, 2004 be

amended to include a defined portion of Electoral Area ‘E’, as indicated on Schedule ‘A’ attached, to provide for participants to the service being Electoral Areas B, C, F, G, I, J, K and defined portion of Electoral Area E.

2. Section 2 Application be amended to read as follows:

This bylaw applies to Electoral Areas B, C, F, G, I, J, K and a defined portion of Electoral Area E of the Regional District of Central Kootenay, which are hereby established as “control of unsightly premises program units.”

3. Section (a) of 1. Interpretation be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the

following:

(a) The untidy storage of building or construction materials where there is no apparent or real construction occurring on the real property, except where such materials cannot be seen from a highway or an adjacent parcel of land.

4. This Bylaw shall come into force and effect upon its adoption.

5. This Bylaw may be cited as “Electoral Areas Unsightly Property Amendment Bylaw No. 2298, 2013.”

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READ A FIRST TIME this day of , 2013. READ A SECOND TIME this day of , 2013. READ A THIRD TIME this day of , 2013. ADOPTED this day of . 2013. ____________________ ____________________ Chair Secretary

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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON

CERTIFIED RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL

“THAT Council approves borrowing from the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia, as part of the 2013 Fall Borrowing Session, $900,000 as authorized through the Baker Street Bridge Improvements Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 3108, 2008 and that the Regional District of Central Kootenay be requested to consent to our borrowing over a twenty (20) year term and include the borrowing in their Security Issuing Bylaw. CARRIED

I HEREBY CERTIFY the above to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the City of Nelson on the 8th day of July, 2013.

__________________________________ Frances Long Corporate Officer Dated at Nelson, BC this 9th day of July, 2013

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BYLAW NO. 2364

A bylaw to authorize the entering into of an Agreement respecting financing between the Regional District of Central Kootenay and the Municipal Finance

Authority of British Columbia

WHEREAS the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia (the “Authority”) may provide financing of capital requirements for Regional Districts or for their member municipalities by the issue of debentures or other evidence of indebtedness of the Authority and lending the proceeds therefrom to the Regional District on whose request the financing is undertaken;

AND WHEREAS the City of Nelson is a member municipality of the Regional District of Central Kootenay (the "Regional District");

AND WHEREAS the Regional District is to finance from time to time on behalf of and at the sole cost of the member municipalities, under the provisions of Section 824 of the Local Government Act, the works to be financed pursuant to the following loan authorization bylaws:

(Optional) Municipality

L/A Bylaw

Number (Optional) Purpose

Amount of Borrowing Authorized

Amount Already

Borrowed

Borrowing Authority

Remaining

Term of

Issue Amount of Issue

(Optional) Resolution

#/Date

City of Nelson #3108

Baker Street Bridge improvements $900,000. $NIL $900,000.

20 yrs. $900,000. July 8/13

Total $900,000. $NIL $900,000. $900,000.

AND WHEREAS the Regional Board, by this bylaw, hereby requests such financing shall be undertaken through the Authority: NOW THEREFORE the Regional Board of the Regional District of Central Kootenay in open meeting assembled enacts as follows: 1. The Regional Board hereby consents to financing the debt of the City of Nelson in the

amount of Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($900,000.) in accordance with the following terms.

2. The Authority is hereby requested and authorized to finance from time to time the

aforesaid undertakings at the sole cost and on behalf of the Regional District and its member municipalities up to, but not exceeding Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($900,000.) in lawful money of Canada (provided that the Regional District may borrow all or part of such amount in such currency as the Trustees of the Authority shall 148

determine but the aggregate amount in lawful money of Canada and in Canadian Dollar equivalents so borrowed shall not exceed $900,000. in Canadian Dollars at such interest and with such discounts or premiums and expenses as the Authority may deem appropriate in consideration of the market and economic conditions pertaining.

3. Upon completion by the Authority of financing undertaken pursuant hereto, the Chair

and officer assigned the responsibility of financial administration of the Regional District, on behalf of the Regional District and under its seal shall, at such time or times as the Trustees of the Authority may request, enter into and deliver to the Authority one or more agreements, which said agreement or agreements shall be substantially in the form annexed hereto as Schedule "A" and made part of this bylaw (such Agreement or Agreements as may be entered into, delivered or substituted hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") providing for payment by the Regional District to the Authority of the amounts required to meet the obligations of the Authority with respect to its borrowings undertaken pursuant hereto, which Agreement shall rank as debenture debt of the Regional District.

4. The Agreement in the form of Schedule “A” shall be dated and payable in the principal

amount or amounts of monies and in Canadian dollars or as the Authority shall determine and subject to the Local Government Act, in such currency or currencies as shall be borrowed by the Authority under Section 1 and shall set out the schedule of repayment of the principal amount together with interest on unpaid amounts as shall be determined by the Treasurer of the Authority.

5. The obligation incurred under the said Agreement shall bear interest from a date

specified therein, which date shall be determined by the Treasurer of the Authority, and shall bear interest at a rate to be determined by the Treasurer of the Authority.

6. The Agreement shall be sealed with the seal of the Regional District and shall bear the

signature of the Chair and the officer assigned the responsibility of financial administration of the Regional District.

7. The obligations incurred under the said Agreement as to both principal and interest shall

be payable at the Head Office of the Authority in Victoria and at such time or times as shall be determined by the Treasurer of the Authority.

8. During the currency of the obligation incurred under the said Agreement to secure

borrowings in respect of “Baker Street Bridge Improvements Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 3108, 2008” there shall be requisitioned annually an amount sufficient to meet the annual payment of interest and the repayment of principal.

9. The Regional District shall pay over to the Authority at such time or times as the

Treasurer of the Authority so directs such sums as are required pursuant to Section 15 of the Municipal Finance Authority Act to be paid into the Debt Reserve Fund established by the Authority in connection with the financing undertaken by the Authority on behalf of the Regional District pursuant to the Agreement.

10. This bylaw may be cited as "City of Nelson Baker Street Bridge Improvements Security

Issuing Bylaw No. 2364, 2013.”

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READ A FIRST TIME this day of July, 2013. READ A SECOND TIME this day of July, 2013. READ A THIRD TIME this day of July, 2013. RECONSIDERED and FINALLY PASSED and ADOPTED

this day of July, 2013. Chair Secretary Certified a true copy of Bylaw No. 2364 as adopted. Secretary

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SCHEDULE "A" to Bylaw No. 2364

C A N A D A

PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

A G R E E M E N T

Regional District of Central Kootenay The Regional District of Central Kootenay (the “Regional District”) hereby promises to pay to the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia at its Head Office in Victoria, British Columbia, (the “Authority”) the sum of Nine Hundred Thousand ($900,000.) in lawful money of Canada, together with interest calculated semi-annually in each and every year during the currency of this Agreement; and payments shall be as specified in the table appearing on the reverse hereof commencing on the day of , provided that in the event the payments of principal and interest hereunder are insufficient to satisfy the obligations of the Authority undertaken on behalf of the Regional District, the Regional District shall pay over to the Authority further sums as are sufficient to discharge the obligations of the Regional District to the Authority. DATED at , British Columbia, this day of , 20

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF and under the authority of Bylaw No. 2364 cited as "City of Nelson Baker Street Bridge Improvements Security Issuing Bylaw No. 2364, 2013." This Agreement is sealed with the Corporate Seal of the Regional District of Central Kootenay and signed

by the Chair and the officer assigned the responsibility of financial administration thereof.

Chair Chief Financial Officer

Pursuant to the Local Government Act, I certify that this Agreement has been lawfully and validly made and issued and that its validity is not open to question on any ground whatever in any Court of the Province of British Columbia. Dated (month, day) 20 Inspector of Municipalities

(Reverse Side)

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PRINCIPAL AND/ OR SINKING FUND DEPOSIT AND INTEREST PAYMENTS

Date of Payment Principal and/or Sinking

Fund Deposit Interest Total

______________ $_____________________ $_________ $__________________

______________ $_____________________ $_________ $__________________

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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON

CERTIFIED RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL

“THAT Council approves borrowing from the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia, as part of the 2013 Fall Borrowing Session, $275,000 as authorized through the Catacombs Improvements Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 3107, 2008 and that the Regional District of Central Kootenay be requested to consent to our borrowing over a twenty (20) year term and include the borrowing in their Security Issuing Bylaw.” CARRIED

I HEREBY CERTIFY the above to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the City of Nelson on the 8th day of July, 2013.

__________________________________ Frances Long Corporate Officer Dated at Nelson, BC this 9th day of July, 2013

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BYLAW NO. 2365

A bylaw to authorize the entering into of an Agreement respecting financing between the Regional District of Central Kootenay and the Municipal Finance

Authority of British Columbia

WHEREAS the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia (the “Authority”) may provide financing of capital requirements for Regional Districts or for their member municipalities by the issue of debentures or other evidence of indebtedness of the Authority and lending the proceeds therefrom to the Regional District on whose request the financing is undertaken;

AND WHEREAS the City of Nelson is a member municipality of the Regional District of Central Kootenay (the "Regional District");

AND WHEREAS the Regional District is to finance from time to time on behalf of and at the sole cost of the member municipalities, under the provisions of Section 824 of the Local Government Act, the works to be financed pursuant to the following loan authorization bylaws:

(Optional) Municipality

L/A Bylaw

Number (Optional) Purpose

Amount of Borrowing Authorized

Amount Already

Borrowed

Borrowing Authority

Remaining

Term of

Issue Amount of Issue

(Optional) Resolution

#/Date

City of Nelson #3107 Improvements to catacombs $275,000. $NIL $275,000.

20 yrs. $275,000. July 8/13

Total $275,000. $NIL $275,000. $275,000.

AND WHEREAS the Regional Board, by this bylaw, hereby requests such financing shall be undertaken through the Authority: NOW THEREFORE the Regional Board of the Regional District of Central Kootenay in open meeting assembled enacts as follows: 1. The Regional Board hereby consents to financing the debt of the City of Nelson in the

amount of Two Hundred and Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($275,000.) in accordance with the following terms.

2. The Authority is hereby requested and authorized to finance from time to time the

aforesaid undertakings at the sole cost and on behalf of the Regional District and its member municipalities up to, but not exceeding Two Hundred and Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($275,000.) in lawful money of Canada (provided that the Regional District may borrow all or part of such amount in such currency as the Trustees of the

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Authority shall determine but the aggregate amount in lawful money of Canada and in Canadian Dollar equivalents so borrowed shall not exceed $275,000. in Canadian Dollars) at such interest and with such discounts or premiums and expenses as the Authority may deem appropriate in consideration of the market and economic conditions pertaining.

3. Upon completion by the Authority of financing undertaken pursuant hereto, the Chair

and officer assigned the responsibility of financial administration of the Regional District, on behalf of the Regional District and under its seal shall, at such time or times as the Trustees of the Authority may request, enter into and deliver to the Authority one or more agreements, which said agreement or agreements shall be substantially in the form annexed hereto as Schedule "A" and made part of this bylaw (such Agreement or Agreements as may be entered into, delivered or substituted hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") providing for payment by the Regional District to the Authority of the amounts required to meet the obligations of the Authority with respect to its borrowings undertaken pursuant hereto, which Agreement shall rank as debenture debt of the Regional District.

4. The Agreement in the form of Schedule “A” shall be dated and payable in the principal

amount or amounts of monies and in Canadian dollars or as the Authority shall determine and subject to the Local Government Act, in such currency or currencies as shall be borrowed by the Authority under Section 1 and shall set out the schedule of repayment of the principal amount together with interest on unpaid amounts as shall be determined by the Treasurer of the Authority.

5. The obligation incurred under the said Agreement shall bear interest from a date

specified therein, which date shall be determined by the Treasurer of the Authority, and shall bear interest at a rate to be determined by the Treasurer of the Authority.

6. The Agreement shall be sealed with the seal of the Regional District and shall bear the

signature of the Chair and the officer assigned the responsibility of financial administration of the Regional District.

7. The obligations incurred under the said Agreement as to both principal and interest shall

be payable at the Head Office of the Authority in Victoria and at such time or times as shall be determined by the Treasurer of the Authority.

8. During the currency of the obligation incurred under the said Agreement to secure

borrowings in respect of “Catacombs Improvements Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 3107, 2008” there shall be requisitioned annually an amount sufficient to meet the annual payment of interest and the repayment of principal.

9. The Regional District shall pay over to the Authority at such time or times as the

Treasurer of the Authority so directs such sums as are required pursuant to Section 15 of the Municipal Finance Authority Act to be paid into the Debt Reserve Fund established by the Authority in connection with the financing undertaken by the Authority on behalf of the Regional District pursuant to the Agreement.

10. This bylaw may be cited as "City of Nelson Catacombs Improvements Security Issuing

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READ A FIRST TIME this day of July, 2013. READ A SECOND TIME this day of July, 2013. READ A THIRD TIME this day of July, 2013. RECONSIDERED and FINALLY PASSED and ADOPTED

this day of July, 2013. Chair Secretary Certified a true copy of Bylaw No. 2365 as adopted. Secretary

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SCHEDULE "A" to Bylaw No. 2365

C A N A D A

PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

A G R E E M E N T

Regional District of Central Kootenay The Regional District of Central Kootenay (the “Regional District”) hereby promises to pay to the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia at its Head Office in Victoria, British Columbia, (the “Authority”) the sum of Two Hundred and Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($275,000.) in lawful money of Canada, together with interest calculated semi-annually in each and every year during the currency of this Agreement; and payments shall be as specified in the table appearing on the reverse hereof commencing on the _ day of , provided that in the event the payments of principal and interest hereunder are insufficient to satisfy the obligations of the Authority undertaken on behalf of the Regional District, the Regional District shall pay over to the Authority further sums as are sufficient to discharge the obligations of the Regional District to the Authority. DATED at , British Columbia, this day of , 20____.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF and under the authority of Bylaw No. 2365 cited as "City of Nelson Catacombs Improvements Security Issuing Bylaw No. 2365, 2013". This Agreement is sealed with the Corporate Seal of the Regional District of Central Kootenay and signed by the Chair and the officer assigned the responsibility of financial administration thereof. Chair Chief Financial Officer

Pursuant to the Local Government Act, I certify that this Agreement has been lawfully and validly made and issued and that its validity is not open to question on any ground whatever in any Court of the Province of British Columbia. Dated (month, day) 2013. Inspector of Municipalities

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PRINCIPAL AND/ OR SINKING FUND DEPOSIT AND INTEREST PAYMENTS

Date of Payment Principal and/or Sinking

Fund Deposit Interest Total

______________ $_____________________ $_________ $__________________

______________ $_____________________ $_________ $__________________

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Wandering Wheels PO Box 1526

Revelstoke BC, V0E 2S0 [email protected]

250-814-7609 www.wanderingwheels.ca

May 24, 2013 RE: Wandering Wheels Bike Tours on Galena Trail To Rosebury Parklands and Trail Commission: I am writing you today to inform you of a new business venture of mine called Wandering Wheels. Based out of Revelstoke BC, we will offer guided mountain bike tours, lessons, and shuttle services with some day trips travelling to satellite destinations such as Golden, Salmon Arm, Nakusp, New Denver, and Kaslo. Please see our website at www.wanderingwheels.ca for more information. One of the day trips I would like to offer will be held on the New Denver area trails around Idaho Peak such as The Wakefield Trail, Alamo, Choices, Old Sandon Rd, H Rd, and the Galena Trail. I understand The Galena Trail is a regional park operated by The Rosebery Parklands and Trail Commission and I would like your permission to operate commercial guided tours on this trail. Wandering Wheels is following all the proper government regulated steps to legally guide and instruct mountain biking on the trails of Revelstoke and surrounding areas by working with Front Counter BC and Sites and Trails BC to develop and implement a License of Occupation (Land Tenure). Wandering Wheels will have a maximum client to guide/instructor ratio of 6 to 1. We will operate shuttle services using one, 6 passenger pickup truck and our pricing structure and advertising focus is geared entirely toward small groups i.e. 4-5 people plus driver and/or guide in one truck.

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Please keep in mind that this business will be operating mostly in the area immediately surrounding Revelstoke. I hope to bring the odd small group of 4-5 people down to the New Denver area to show off your beautiful town and your great trails, also hopefully contributing slightly to your local economy. These tours will be in the form of same day, return day trips from Revelstoke. The Galena trail from Rosebery to Three Forks provides a great opportunity for families and less experienced riders to get out and enjoy a great bike ride! I have attached an in-depth Tenure Management Plan that you are welcome to view. Wandering Wheels also has a detailed business plan totalling more than 30 pages of information which you can view upon request. I would be happy to make a contribution to The Rosebury Parklands and Trail Commission through purchase of a membership or a regular donation-per-rider type of agreement if you allow me to use this trail for commercial purposes. I can also ensure you that Wandering Wheels will hold the highest level of respect for the trails and our environment by committing to a variety of trail stewardship tasks on a regular basis. More information on this can be found in our Tenure Management Plan. Thank You, Matt Yaki Owner/Instructor/Guide

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Tenure Management Plan Wandering Wheels

Matt Yaki Date Owner

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section A - Project Overview 4

Section B - Project Description 4

Background 4

Location 5

Utilities 5

Section C - Additional Information 5

Environmental 5

Land Impacts 5

Atmospheric Impacts 6

Aquatic Impacts 6

Fish and Wildlife Habitats 6

Socio-Community 7

Land-use 7

Socio-Community Conditions 7

Public Health 8

First Nations 8

Risk Management Plan 8

Contingency Plan 8

Section D - Proposed Trails, and Areas of Use by WW 9

List of Trails for Use 9

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TABLE OF CONTENTS cont'

MAP DIRECTORY

General Location Map No.1 11



Mount Macpherson Trails 14

Boulder Mountain DH Trails 15

"Ultimate" Frisby Freeride DH Trail 15

Martha Creek DH Trail 16

Kuskanax Creek Trail 17

Kimbol Lake Trail 17

Box Lake, Nakusp - Zoolander Trail 18

New Denver Area Trails 19

The Monster - Kaslo 20

Rubberhead Trails - Salmon Arm 21

CBT Mainline Trail - Golden 22

Moonraker and Canyon Creek Trails - Golden 23

Mount 7 Trails - Golden 24

Appendix A - Wandering Wheels Business Plan

Appendix B - Wandering Wheels/RCA Memorandum of Understanding

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Wandering Wheels - Management Plan

Wandering Wheels shall hereinafter be referred to as WW.

Section A - Project Overview

WW is a small, sole proprietorship Adventure Tourism company based in Revelstoke, BC. WW has the

potential to enhance the rapidly growing mountain bike tourism market in Revelstoke by offering guided

mountain bike tours, lessons and shuttle services. The main purpose of WW is to generally make

mountain biking in the Revelstoke area more accessible to more people by offering these services.

Revelstoke has recently seen rapid growth in the mountain bike tourism market with people travelling,

and staying, for mountain bike specific vacations. According to the Revelstoke Visitor Information

Center, adventure recreation is the second most popular topic for which visitors request information,

followed only by accommodation. Mountain biking plays a major role in that adventure recreation

market.

Just about every community in BC which has a lively mountain bike scene also has a small to large sized

business which offers similar services to those of WW. These companies are proven to play a vital role

in growing mountain bike tourism in those communities by making it more accessible for more people

to get out and enjoy the trails they have to offer.

Section B - Project Description

I. Background

WW is a new company based out of Revelstoke, BC which will offer the following services:

a. Guided tours and day trips for mountain biking on any and all of the trails as outlined in

Section D.

b. Private, semi-private, and group lessons for beginner to intermediate mountain bikers

c. Shuttle services and drop offs to any variety of the trails as outlined in Section D, as well as

out of town shuttles to nearby BC Bike Parks at Silver Star, Kicking Horse, and Sun Peaks.

WW will have a maximum client to guide/instructor ratio of 6 to 1. WW will operate shuttle services

using one, 6 passenger pickup truck. WW pricing structure and advertising focus is geared entirely

toward smaller groups i.e. 4-5 people plus driver and/or guide in one truck, however, WW also has

access to a 15 passenger van and trailer to accommodate larger groups. Van is provided courtesy of

Exclusive Mountain Transfers Ltd. under a separate contract with WW. This van will not be used for any

off road shuttle purposes. It will only be used for large group, on road trips i.e. to bike parks.

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For all guided mountain biking WW will hold a maximum limit of 6 clients per group, per day, on any

given trail.

WW will also make every effort to not displace the public when it comes to parking areas at trail heads.

On busy days, or when parking areas are getting full, WW will find suitable parking in areas further away

from trailheads, that do not interfere with traffic on public roads or commercial vehicles on forestry

roads, and pedal in.

WW projected operating season will be April 1 to November 1, with the majority of business coming in

June through September.

There is no history for accurate projections of client numbers for the services that WW will be offering,

however, as a best guess, the projected number of clients will be up to six per day for 5 days per week

for guided tours and/or lessons, as well as up to ten per day for up to 7 days per week for shuttle

services.

WW is operated solely by owner, Matt Yaki. When and if needed, WW will have contracted drivers,

guides, and instructors who are fully certified and insured, holding all legal documentation.

While there are individuals who may offer certified mountain bike instruction in Revelstoke, there are

no other certified and insured businesses in Revelstoke to offer services similar to those of WW.

II. Location

WW will operate the majority of above mentioned services in the areas directly surrounding Revelstoke,

with some day trips offered to satellite destinations such as Golden, Nakusp, New Denver, Kaslo, and

Canoe. All trails, access routes and parking areas are described in detail and mapped in Section D.

As previously stated, the services that WW offers in these areas will help to continue the growth of the

adventure tourism market in Revelstoke and surrounding areas and contribute to the growth of the area

economy.

III. Utilities

No utilities other than already used, and maintained roadways and trails are needed. All drinking water

will be packed and brought into locations.

Section C - Additional information

I. Environmental

a. Land Impacts

WW will only use already established and sanctioned mountain bike trails and access routes as

described in Section D.

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WW will encourage all riders to abide by the following International Mountain Biking

Association (IMBA) Rules of the Trail:

a. Ride open trails only

b. Leave no trace

c. Control your bicycle

d. Yield appropriately

e. Never scare animals

f. Plan ahead

WW will undertake the following trail stewardship tasks:

a. Encourage good riding habits by educating all riders about trail usage policies and

proper trail riding etiquette

b. Assist other trail users in a courteous manner

c. Collect left behind litter

d. Report safety hazards and maintenance issues to the appropriate authorities

e. Perform on the spot minor trail maintenance (clearing branches/debris)

f. Have a plan for emergency situations

g. Encourage all trail users to put safety first

WW will make every reasonable effort to stop at appropriate locations for rests/regroups/lunch

stops etc. Appropriate locations include:

a. obvious, hardened areas and rest spots off trail

b. cabins, benches or other manmade structures in hardened areas

c. trail crossings at logging roads or other crossings such as ATV trails

d. never off trail in sensitive alpine environments or forested areas

By holding a maximum group size of six plus guide and by riding open trails only which are

already heavily used and established mountain biking trails as well as the above stated

guidelines, there should be no adverse impacts to the environment surrounding the proposed

areas of use.

b. Atmospheric Impacts

None to speak of, other than normal fuel emissions from shuttle vehicles on paved roads and

logging roads which are already heavily used by others.

c. Aquatic Impacts

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There should be no adverse impacts to any stream, lake, or any other body of water by WW or

its clients. All drinking water will be tap water or bottled water brought into riding areas and

then appropriately removed. All stream or river crossings will be on bridges or other raised

crossing which are already built and in place.

d. Fish and Wildlife Habitat

There will be very little impact to fish or wildlife habitat as WW will obey all closures and only

use open trails which are already heavily used by the public. However, each and every trail and

access route for proposed use by WW has the potential for wildlife sightings. Black bears,

grizzly bears, elk, deer, caribou, and other wildlife are known to inhabit some areas nearby the

mountain biking trails for proposed use by WW. WW has read and understood, and will adhere

to the following desired behaviours as described in the Wildlife Guidelines for Backcountry

Recreation/Tourism BC:

1. Record wildlife encounters, actions taken, and responses of animals.

2. Remain on established trails where they exist.

3. Obey all signs and area closures.

4. Do not harass wildlife.

5. Do not feed wildlife.

6. Do not handle wildlife.

7. Do not allow dogs to be at large and harass wildlife.

8. Pack out all garbage.

9. Yield to wildlife on trails and roads.

10. Focus activities in areas and at times of the year when wildlife are least likely to be disturbed

(seasonal closures might be necessary).

11. Remain still or retreat when animals are encountered and react to your presence.

12. Stay at distances sufficient to prevent changes to the behaviour of animals (at least 100 m in

open areas is the default for large mammals).

II. Socio-Community

a. Land Use

No adverse effects of shared land use are expected in the areas proposed for use by WW. All

trails, access routes, and parking areas are already in place and heavily used by the public, for

the activity of mountain biking.

In all areas where there is a shared interest in sanctioned trails, such as that of a cycling club or

association, WW can provide a memorandum of understanding or letter of consent signed by

the affected club or association.

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WW acknowledges the fact that other resource tenures may overlap the proposed areas of

interest and that coordinating access and activities with other tenure holders may be required.

b. Socio-Community Conditions

The services offered by WW will have no negative affect or influence on existing community

services or infrastructure. There are currently no community services offered which are similar

to that of WW's offerings.

If anything, WW will have a positive effect on community based programs such as the newly

formed annual Revelstoke Bike-Fest, and Revelstoke Cycling Association community events

through donated use of WW shuttle services and/or guiding services.

Infrastructure will not be affected as WW will only use already established trails, roadways

and parking areas.

c. Public Health

WW will have no negative effect on public health. WW will always pack out what we pack in, as

well as removing any other litter found in the area. WW will not pollute nor effect any water

source in any way. The fact that WW only offers single day trips as a maximum length, and the

fact that all full day trips will be passing through urbanized areas on multiple occasions

throughout the day, there will be no need to remove sewage or human waste from any area

proposed for use by WW.

d. First Nations

No contact with First Nations officials has been made regarding this application from WW.

III. Risk Management Plan

A Risk Management Plan has been prepared by WW and is available for review upon agency request.

WW Risk Management Plan includes client pre-screening, evacuation procedures, with maps, for

potential incidents and accidents as well as information on the nearest and most relevantly equipped

evacuation destinations such as clinics, hospitals, or first aid stations as well as their hours of operation

and complete list of medical services offered.

WW will use two way radios and cell phones for communication between guides and drivers. Spare cell

phones will be carried as well as a satellite phone for emergency calls in areas with no cellular coverage.

IV. Contingency Plan

WW acknowledges the fact that other types of resource-based activities may overlap with the proposed

areas of use by WW. WW will always be courteous to other land users and will always obey trail

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closures for any other activities, such as club use for group rides or sanctioned races, trail maintenance

or trail building, logging activities, etc. Based on the proposal of trails for use, as described in Section D,

WW will have a wide variety of trails to use and cannot foresee any problems overlapping these areas

with other users or authorizations.

Section D - Proposed Trails, and Areas of Use by WW

I. List of Trails for Use

The following is a list of trails for proposed use by WW. Each trail or trail system is designated with a

numerical value for reference to maps attached, as well as page numbers to the maps where each trail

or trail system can be found. All access routes and parking areas can be found on detailed area maps

attached.

1. Mt. Macpherson Trails - all single track and double track trails within Mt. Macpherson Trail network.

General location map # 1, pg 11 , detailed area map pg 14

2. Boulder Mt. DH Trail Network

General location map # 1, pg 11, detailed area map pg 15

3. Ultimate Frisby DH Trail


4. Martha Creek DH Trail


5. Kuskanax Creek Trail - Nakusp


6. Kimbol Lake Trail - Nakusp


7. Box Lake - Nakusp, Zoolander Trail


8. New Denver Area Trails - all trails within the New Denver Area Mountain Bike Trail network


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9. The Monster - Kaslo


10. Rubberhead Trails - Salmon Arm - all trails within the Rubberhead trail network


11. CBT Mainline Trails - Golden


12. Moonraker Trails - Golden - all trails within the Moonraker trail network


13. Mount 7 - Golden - all trails within the Mount 7 downhill trail network


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board report

regional board hearing

regional board order

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