Peace River Regional District public meetings in 2022

Electoral Area Directors Committee

The Electoral Area Directors Committee will hear presentations from the City of Dawson Creek on its Water Stewardship Program and from Clear Course Ltd. on the Grant Writer Service Program. They will also review reports on a rural conference, a directors' benefit package, and a request from the Arras Fire Brigade for help with AGM notices. The meeting includes routine items like minutes adoption and a closed session.

• City of Dawson Creek Water Stewardship Program presentation (10:00 am)
• Grant Writer Service Program update by Clear Course Ltd. (10:30 am)
• Keeping It Rural Conference report (DR-EADC-016)
• Electoral Area Directors Benefit Package report (DR-EADC-015)
• Arras Fire Brigade request for support with AGM notices (CS-EADC-013)

The Electoral Area Directors Committee recommended that the Regional Board authorize a report on increasing director benefit packages and provide administrative support for Arras Fire Brigade AGM notices. The committee also recommended booking travel for the Keeping It Rural conference.

• Adopted November 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• Recommended Rural Budgets Administration Committee book travel and hotels for Keeping It Rural conference
• Recommended Regional Board authorize a report on options to increase Electoral Area Directors benefit packages, including a flexible option compared to other districts
• Recommended Regional Board authorize mailing support for Arras Fire Brigade AGM notices, with costs invoiced back to the brigade

Rural Budgets Administration Committee

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee is meeting to review and decide on multiple funding requests and reports, including water conservation, sewer capital reserves, fire department funding, and library grants. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes adoption and a financial report.

• Funding Request Water Conservation Plan (ENV-RBAC-053)
• 2023-2026 Area D Sewer System Capital Reserve Allocation (ENV-RBAC-054)
• Function 525 North Pine TV Tower 2023 Funding Request (ENV-RBAC-055)
• Moberly Lake Fire Department Funding Requests (CS-RBAC-056)
• Grant requests for Fort St. John Public Library, Chetwynd Public Library, City of Dawson Creek, and Mile 22 Park Association

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee approved several multi-year funding commitments for sewer systems in Electoral Area D and a watershed program for the City of Dawson Creek. The committee also authorized grants for libraries, fire departments, and a community park.

• Authorized $20,000 for a Water Conservation Plan in the 2023 budget
• Approved five separate $80,000 multi-year grants (2023-2026) for Chilton, Friesen, Harper/Imperial, Kelly Lake, and Rolla sewer capital reserves
• Approved $3,212 for North Pine TV Tower 2023 Financial Plan
• Authorized $112,000 for Moberly Lake Fire Department for portable pumps and a concrete apron
• Approved $80,000 grant for Fort St. John Public Library Association operating costs
• Approved $4,000 grant for Chetwynd Public Library Elders and Seniors Christmas Dinner
• Authorized $120,000 multi-year grant (2023-2025) for City of Dawson Creek Watershed Stewardship Program
• Reallocated $600,000 from a 2018 fire hall project to replace a fire engine for the City of Dawson Creek

Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to handle routine procedural items and will review the 2023 provisional budget. The agenda includes adoption of minutes, reports, and a possible closed session, with the budget as the main substantive item.

• 2023 Regional Hospital District Provisional Budget (FN-RHD-022)
• Adoption of draft minutes from November 24, 2022
• Directors' notice of new business
• Recess to closed session

The Regional Hospital District Board approved the 2023 Provisional Regional Hospital District Budget. The board also adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 24, 2022 meeting.

• Approved 2023 Provisional Regional Hospital District Budget of $28,735,232
• Adopted December 9, 2022 meeting agenda
• Adopted November 24, 2022 meeting minutes

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board is meeting to consider a range of items including contract awards, bylaw amendments, and land-use applications. Key decisions include a contract award for the Charlie Lake sewer infrastructure construction plan, several bylaws related to fire protection and financial plans, and a temporary use permit renewal. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes adoption, committee recommendations, and board appointments.

• Charlie Lake Sewer Infrastructure Construction Plan Contract Award RFP 53-2022
• Charlie Lake Fire Protection Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 2504, 2022 (three readings)
• Chetwynd Rural Fire Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 2501, 2022 (three readings and adoption)
• Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2502, 2022 – Five Year Financial Plan (three readings and adoption)
• Temporary Use Permit Renewal, PRRD File No. 19-204 TUP REW

The Regional Board awarded a two-year recycling services contract to Recycle-It Resource Recovery and approved several supplemental budget requests for solid waste infrastructure. The Board also authorized the closure of three unmanned transfer stations and approved a five-year fire protection agreement with the City of Fort St John.

• Awarded $4,075,899 recycling services contract to Recycle-It Resource Recovery
• Approved $3,197,079 five-year fire protection agreement with City of Fort St John
• Approved closure of Milligan Creek, Doig River First Nation, and Mount Lemoray unmanned transfer stations
• Allocated $1,163,880 for acquisition of a new Dawson Creek Administrative Office
• Approved $1,050,000 for compactor trailer systems for Transtor sites
• Supported subdivision of PID: 007-132-956 into four parcels for Agricultural Land Commission
• Adopted Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2502, 2022 for 2022-2026 plan
• Appointed Janet Prestley as Chief Election Officer for 2023 Electoral Area C By-Election

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Committee of the Whole is meeting on December 9, 2022, in Dawson Creek. The main substantive item is a delegation from Maugwa Clan Energy on cultural safety, scheduled from 10 am to noon. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as call to order, agenda adoption, gallery comments, reports, media questions, and adjournment.

• Delegation: Maugwa Clan Energy - Cultural Safety (10 am - 12 noon)

The Committee of the Whole adopted the meeting agenda and received a presentation from Maugwa Clan Energy regarding Cultural Safety. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded.

• Adopted December 9, 2022 meeting agenda (Carried)

Invasive Plant Monitoring Advisory Committee

The Invasive Plant Monitoring Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, hear verbal updates from agencies and the PRRD contractor, and review draft versions of the 2022 annual invasive plant report and strategic plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with no decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of Draft 2022 Invasive Plant Annual Report
• Review of Draft 2022 Strategic Plan and Profile
• Verbal roundtable updates from agencies (Ministry of Forests, BC Hydro, Ministry of Transportation, rancher program, aboriginal groups, oil and gas sector)
• Verbal 2022 PRRD Contractor Report by Mike Pangman, Area Controller
• Adoption of November 30, 2021 meeting minutes

Solid Waste Committee

The Peace River Regional District Solid Waste Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt minutes, and review a series of reports and funding requests for 2023. Key items include awarding a recycling services contract, proposed changes to the Recycle BC program, and multiple supplemental budget requests for solid waste facilities and projects. The agenda is substantive, with numerous staff reports and business cases attached for committee consideration.

• RFP Award 23-2022 PRRD Recycling Services Contract (ENV-SWC-114)
• Proposed Changes to the Recycle BC Program (ENV-SWC-116)
• 2023 Supplemental Request – Land Purchases Hasler Flats and Beatton River (ENV-SWC-123)
• 2023 Supplemental Request – BBLF Organics Pilot (ENV-SWC-119)
• 2023 Supplemental Request – Compactor Trailer Purchases (ENV-SWC-121)

The Solid Waste Committee recommended a new recycling services contract and multiple budget allocations for landfill and transfer station improvements. It also recommended the closure of three unmanned transfer stations. Director Rose was elected Chair and Director Zabinsky Vice-Chair for 2023.

• Recommended awarding PRRD Recycling Services Contract to Recycle-It Resource Recovery for $4,075,899 (Carried)
• Recommended closure of Milligan Creek PeeJay, Doig River First Nation, and Mount Lemoray unmanned transfer stations (Carried)
• Recommended $1,050,000 for Compactor Trailer System for Transtor sites (Carried)
• Recommended $273,100 for Bessborough Landfill (BBLF) Composting Services Pilot from 2023-2026 (Carried)
• Recommended $200,000 for land purchases at Hasler Flats and Beatton River (Carried)
• Recommended $285,000 for North Peace Regional Landfill Surface Water Diversion works (Carried)
• Recommended $77,500 for 19 AEDs and 16 AC units for attended facilities (Carried)
• Recommended partnership with Major Appliances Recycling Roundtable (MARRBC) (Carried)

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board is meeting to consider several reports and bylaws, including a 2023 revenue anticipation borrowing bylaw, a renewal of the Dawson Creek rural fire protection agreement, and a grant request from the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service Foundation. The board will also discuss establishing a public technical stakeholder committee for the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan and updating committee terms of reference. Several items are routine, such as adoption of minutes and correspondence.

• 2023 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2499, 2022 (three readings and adoption)
• Grant request from Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service Foundation (STARS)
• Dawson Creek Rural Fire Protection Agreement renewal
• Draft policy on comprehensive post-incident assessments by fire departments
• Establishment of RSWMP Public Technical Stakeholder Committee

The Regional Board authorized a five-year fire protection agreement for the Dawson Creek Rural Fire Protection Area and approved a $510,000 multi-year grant for the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service Foundation. The Board also adopted a new fire department post-incident assessment policy and a borrowing bylaw for 2023.

• Approved 5-year fire protection agreement with City of Dawson Creek for $1,967,875
• Authorized $170,000 annual grant for 3 years ($510,000 total) to Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service Foundation
• Adopted Comprehensive Post-Incident Assessment by Fire Departments Policy
• Adopted 2023 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 2499, 2022
• Authorized painted mural installation at Chetwynd and District Recreation Centre
• Dissolved Public and Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC) and established Public Technical Stakeholder Committee (PTSC)
• Adopted updated Solid Waste Committee Terms of Reference
• Appointed Directors Kealy, Hiebert, and Rose to Northern Development Initiative Trust Regional Advisory Committee

Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting minutes from previous meetings and considering a revenue anticipation borrowing resolution (No. 82, FN-RHD-021). The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Resolution No. 82, FN-RHD-021
• Adoption of draft minutes from September 8 and November 10, 2022
• Closed session scheduled

The Regional Hospital District Board approved a resolution to borrow funds to cover current operating expenditures. The board also adopted the meeting agenda and minutes from previous sessions.

• Approved borrowing up to $1,500,000 for debt retirement and bank interest charges (CARRIED)
• Adopted November 24, 2022 meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted September 8, 2022 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Adopted November 10, 2022 Inaugural meeting minutes (CARRIED)

Broadband Internet and Mobility Committee

The Peace River Regional District's Broadband Internet and Mobility Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt minutes, and receive reports on Starlink service, Shaw anchor institution, and a request for expressions of interest for broadband and cellular gap fulfilment. A delegation on connectivity is also scheduled. The meeting includes a closed session.

• Election of chair and vice-chair per Board Procedure Bylaw No. 2490, 2022
• Delegation: Connectivity 101 by Crystal Brown, Trevor Ouellette, and Jerri Wilkins
• Report ADM-BIMC-011: Starlink Service
• Report ADM-BIMC-012: Shaw Anchor Institution, including Shaw Fibre Optic Cable Installation Request Letter
• Report ADM-BIMC-013: Request for Expressions of Interest PRRD Broadband and Cellular Gap Fulfilment

The Broadband Internet and Mobility Committee elected its 2022/2023 leadership and received a technical overview of connectivity infrastructure. The committee recommended including staffing, administration, and legal costs for regional connectivity in the 2023 budget.

• Elected Director Hiebert as Committee Chair for 2022/2023
• Elected Director Rose as Committee Vice-Chair for 2022/2023
• Adopted July 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Authorized invitation to Ministry of Citizen’s Services to present on spectrum and health impacts
• Received report on Starlink Service (ADM-BIMC-011)
• Received report on Shaw Anchor Institution at Charlie Lake Fire Station (ADM-BIMC-012)
• Recommended Regional Board include full-time employee allotment, admin, consultant, and legal fees in 2023 budget for Function 135 – Regional Connectivity

Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission

This agenda for the Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Civic Properties Commission approved a 2% increase for all recreation centre rentals, admissions, and memberships. The commission also recommended the 2023 operational and capital provisional budgets to the Peace River Regional District Board for final approval.

• Approved 2% increase for all Chetwynd and District Rec Centre rentals, admissions, and memberships effective January 6, 2023
• Recommended 2023 Chetwynd and District Rec Centre Operational and Capital provisional budgets for PRRD Board final approval
• Accepted the November 22, 2022 agenda
• Accepted the November 1, 2022 minutes
• Received reports R-1 through R-4 for approval

Rural Budgets Administration Committee

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee is meeting to review several grant requests, including one for electrical extensions and a request to change funding for the Kelly Lake Sewer project. They will also consider a summary of approved grants for electoral areas and the October 2022 financial report. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and correspondence.

• Grant request for electrical extensions for S Loewen (FN-RBAC-193)
• Kelly Lake Sewer request for change in funding (FN-RBAC-196)
• Summary of approved grants for electoral areas in 2021 and 2022 (FN-RBAC-197)
• October 2022 financial report (FN-RBAC-192)
• Sponsorship inquiries from North Peace Secondary School for Areas B and C

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee approved $4,000 for electrical extensions in Altona and $56,579 for Kelly Lake Sewer operational costs. The committee also authorized the continuation of $1,000 bursaries for eligible graduates in Electoral Areas B and C.

• Approved $1,000 bursaries for 2 eligible graduates each from Electoral Areas B and C (Carried)
• Approved $4,000 grant from Electoral Area B Fair Share for electrical extensions in Altona (Carried)
• Returned $56,578.91 unused Gas Tax funding from Area D to the reserve (Carried)
• Approved $56,579 from Electoral Area D Fair Share for Kelly Lake Sewer 2022 operational costs (Carried)
• Recommended Regional Board amend 2022 Financial Plan for Kelly Lake Sewer to increase Fair Share Reserve transfer to $76,579 and decrease Gas Tax Reserve transfer to $0 (Carried)
• Adopted October 20, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)

Electoral Area Directors Committee

The Electoral Area Directors Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt the agenda and minutes, and receive reports. A report on the federal Cannabis Act review is scheduled, along with discussion items and new business. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the cannabis report.

• Election of chair and vice-chair by secret ballot
• Report on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation in Canada - Cannabis Act Review (DR-EADC-014)
• Adoption of October 20, 2022 draft minutes
• Consent item: Principles for Local Elected Leadership
• Information item: EADC Terms of Reference

The committee elected its leadership for 2022-2023 and referred a report on the Cannabis Act Review to the Regional Board. Members also agreed to invite Pacific Northern Gas to a future meeting to discuss natural gas expansion in rural areas.

• Elected Director Rose as Chair for 2022-2023
• Elected Director Kealy as Vice-Chair for 2022-2023
• Adopted October 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Referred 'Cannabis Legalization and Regulation in Canada - Cannabis Act Review, DR-EADC-014' report to the Regional Board
• Approved invitation to Pacific Northern Gas (PNG) to discuss natural gas service for unserviced areas
• Decided to keep Agricultural Advisory Committee in the diary for future discussion
• Received Principles for Local Elected Leadership course information

PRRHD Board Inaugural Meeting

This is the inaugural meeting of the Peace River Regional Hospital District Board. The agenda includes only the call to order, a report on officers and officials under the Hospital District Act, and a report on the 2022-2023 board (ADM-RHD-012), followed by adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Appointment of Regional Hospital District Board for 2022-2023 (ADM-RHD-012)

The Peace River Regional Hospital District Board held its inaugural meeting to establish leadership. The Board confirmed that the Chair and Vice Chair of the Peace River Regional District Board will also serve in those roles for the Hospital District Board for 2022-2023.

• Confirmed Chair and Vice Chair of the Peace River Regional District Board as the Chair and Vice Chair of the Peace River Regional Hospital District Board for 2022-2023 (Carried)

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board is meeting to consider adopting the results of five assent voting processes for new grant-in-aid and service establishment bylaws, including for a Global Geopark, Dinosaur Museum, Regional Connectivity, Sport and Cultural Events, and a Fort St. John Public Library financial contribution service. The board will also review 2022 election results, a proposed 2023 meeting schedule, and other routine items.

• Consider adoption of Global Geopark Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2477, 2022
• Consider adoption of Dinosaur Museum Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2476, 2022
• Consider adoption of Regional Connectivity Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2487, 2022
• Consider adoption of Sport and Cultural Events Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2473, 2022
• Consider adoption of Electoral Area B Fort St. John Public Library Financial Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2484, 2022

The Regional Board adopted five service establishment bylaws for the Global Geopark, Dinosaur Museum, Regional Connectivity, Sport and Cultural Events, and the Electoral Area B FSJ Public Library. The Board also approved the 2023 meeting schedule and authorized a contract amendment for seniors' snow removal services.

• Adopted Global Geopark Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2477, 2022
• Adopted Dinosaur Museum Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2476, 2022
• Adopted Regional Connectivity Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2487, 2022
• Adopted Sport and Cultural Events Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2473, 2022
• Adopted Electoral Area B Fort St. John Public Library Financial Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2484, 2022
• Approved 2023 Board and Committee Meeting Schedule
• Authorized snow removal contract amendment for Dawson Creek Society for Community Living from $198 to $300 per service
• Authorized 0.25 full time employee allotment for Seniors Aging in Place program in 2023 Financial Plan

PRRD Board Inaugural Meeting

This is the inaugural meeting of the Peace River Regional District Board, where newly elected officials will be sworn in and then elect a chair and vice-chair. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy or financial items.

• Administration of oaths of office
• Election of chair and vice-chair by secret ballot if needed
• Board Procedure Bylaw No. 2490, 2022 referenced for election rules

The Board held its inaugural meeting to administer oaths of office and elect leadership for 2022-2023. Director Hiebert was elected Chair and Director Rose was elected Vice-Chair via secret ballot.

• Elected Director Hiebert as Chair for 2022-2023
• Elected Director Rose as Vice-Chair for 2022-2023
• Approved destruction of Chair election ballot papers (IRD/22/11/01)
• Approved destruction of Vice-Chair election ballot papers (IRD/22/11/02)

Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission

This agenda for the Peace River Regional District's Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission contains only boilerplate interface text and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or listed topics are provided in the document.

The Civic Properties Commission approved a request from the Chetwynd Community Arts Council to install a mural on the curling rink wall. The request was forwarded to the Peace River Regional Board for bylaw review and final approval.

• Approved Chetwynd Community Arts Council mural request in principle (Carried)
• Adopted November 1, 2022 agenda (Carried)
• Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received reports R-1 through R-4 for approval (Carried)

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board is meeting to consider several reports and bylaws, including a zoning amendment, a service boundary change for the North Peace Leisure Pool, contract awards for the fire radio repeater network and Chetwynd Library construction, and formal adoption of the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan. The board will also receive a third-quarter financial update and discuss funding for the Adeline Kelly Building and a feasibility study for the North Peace Fall Fair. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and a consent calendar.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2296, 2019 (File No. 17-059 ZN) - third reading and adoption
• North Peace Leisure Pool Service Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 2489, 2022 - adoption
• Award of contracts for PRRD Fire Radio Repeater Network
• Chetwynd Library construction contract increase for Celtic Construction
• Formal adoption of the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan

The Regional Board approved a budget increase for the Chetwynd Library construction due to inflation and supply chain issues. Other key actions included adopting a solid waste management plan and awarding several fire radio network contracts. The Board also approved a zoning amendment for light industrial use.

• Increased Chetwynd Library construction contract from $4,341,425 to $4,898,853
• Approved $25,000 budget increase for Adeline Kelly Building funding
• Adopted 2021 Regional Solid Waste Management Plan
• Approved fire radio network contracts with North Island 9-1-1 Corp, SBA Communications, and Petron Communications Ltd
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2296, 2019 for Light Industrial Zone
• Authorized new sewer service mainline design and installation on Lakeshore Drive
• Approved 5-year fire service mutual aid agreement between Charlie Lake and Fort St John
• Requested abandonment of permits for eight closed landfill sites

Special Board Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Peace River Regional District board. The agenda includes a notice of a closed session and a discussion item on an advisory group for regenerative agriculture and agritech. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Notice of Special Closed Session – October 21, 2022 (ADM-BRD-338)
• Discussion of Advisory Group on Regenerative Agriculture and Agritech

The Peace River Regional District Board authorized sending a letter to the Minister of Agriculture and Food thanking her for establishing the Advisory Group on Regenerative Agriculture and Agritech and asking if a representative from Northeast BC can join. The board also adopted the agenda with an added new business item and recessed to a closed session to discuss closed meeting minutes and asset disposal. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda with addition of new business item on Advisory Group on Regenerative Agriculture and Agritech (carried)
• Authorized letter to Minister Lana Popham thanking her for the Advisory Group on Regenerative Agriculture and Agritech and inquiring about Northeast BC representation (carried)
• Recessed to closed session to discuss closed meeting minutes and asset disposal (carried)

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

This is a Special Committee of the Whole meeting of the Peace River Regional District. The main item is a discussion with the Advisory Group on Regenerative Agriculture and Agritech and invited guests. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily a discussion session.

• Discussion with Advisory Group on Regenerative Agriculture and Agritech
• Gallery comments or questions
• Media questions

The Committee of the Whole discussed regenerative agriculture priorities with the Ministry's Advisory Group on Regenerative Agriculture and Agritech (AGRAA), focusing on the need for Northeast BC representation. Directors voted unanimously to recommend the Regional Board send a letter to the Minister of Agriculture and Food requesting a NEBC representative on AGRAA. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was primarily a discussion and information session.

• Recommended board send letter to Minister Lana Popham requesting NEBC representative on AGRAA (carried unanimously)

Rural Budgets Administration Committee

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee is meeting to review several funding requests and reports, including an increase in funding for the new Chetwynd Public Library, a contract extension for the South Peace Synergy Group, and multiple grant requests. The committee will also consider the September 2022 financial report and adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• Increase in funding commitments for construction of the new Chetwynd Public Library (CS-RBAC-055)
• South Peace Synergy Group contract extension (DR-RBAC-021)
• Grant request from North Peace Seniors Housing Society for a new fire panel (FN-RBAC-186)
• Grant request from Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation (FN-RBAC-189)
• September 2022 financial report (FN-RBAC-190)

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee approved $471,518 in total funding for the new Chetwynd Public Library, with $235,759 from Electoral Area E Fair Share and $235,759 from Area E Community Works (Gas Tax). The committee also approved several grants and funding commitments, including $25,000 for the Adeline Kelly Building, $8,000 for the South Peace Synergy Group contract extension, and multiple community grants. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $25,000 for Adeline Kelly Building upgrades (carried)
• Approved $8,000 for South Peace Synergy Group contract extension (carried)
• Recommended Regional Board increase contract value for South Peace Synergy Project from $15,300 to $22,800 (carried)
• Approved $235,759 from Area E Fair Share for Chetwynd Library construction (carried)
• Approved $235,759 from Area E Community Works (Gas Tax) for Chetwynd Library (carried)
• Recommended Regional Board amend 2022 Financial Plan for Chetwynd Library (carried)
• Approved $5,500 grant to Community Futures Peace Liard for Agro Connect Conference (carried)
• Approved $19,259.10 grant to North Peace Seniors Housing Society for fire alarm panel (carried)

Electoral Area Directors Committee

The Electoral Area Directors Committee is meeting to review reports on taxation received from linear assets and a quarterly bylaw enforcement update, and to discuss new business items including a Richardson Pioneer matter and a proposed Charlie Lake sewer mainline expansion on Lakeshore Drive. The agenda also includes routine items like adoption of minutes, correspondence, and the committee's terms of reference.

• Taxation Received on Linear Assets report referred from Regional Board
• Bylaw Enforcement File July–September 2022 quarterly update
• Charlie Lake Sewer Mainline Expansion on Lakeshore Drive (Director Sperling)
• Richardson Pioneer item (Director Hiebert)
• EADC Terms of Reference for information

The Electoral Area Directors Committee recommended that the Regional Board authorize a new sewer service mainline to be designed, procured, and installed along Lakeshore Drive, funded by Function 601 - Charlie Lake Sewer. The committee also discussed the potential closure of the Richardson Pioneer grain elevator in Dawson Creek, with the Chair committed to reporting back. Reports on linear assessment taxation and bylaw enforcement were received for information.

• Recommended new sewer mainline along Lakeshore Drive (carried)
• Adopted September 29, 2022 meeting minutes (carried)
• Diarized report on Taxation Received on Linear Assessment (carried)
• Received Bylaw Enforcement quarterly update for information (carried)
• Diarized discussion on Richardson Pioneer closure (carried)

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board is meeting to consider several items, including second and third readings of a sewer regulation bylaw, adoption of the North Peace Fringe Area Official Community Plan, and two subdivision applications within the Agricultural Land Reserve. The board will also hear updates from health and tourism organizations, review reports on bridge weight restrictions, park asset donations, and budget items, and make various appointments.

• Sewer Regulation Bylaw No. 2496, 2022 - second and third readings and adoption
• North Peace Fringe Area Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2460, 2021 - third reading and adoption
• Subdivision within ALR, PRRD File No. 22-006 ALR SUB (ALC ID 63238)
• Subdivision within ALR, PRRD File No. 22-005 ALR SUB (ALC ID 66223)
• 2023 Fleet Allocation and Capital Budget Pre-Approval

The Peace River Regional District Board approved a $300,000 grant to the Dawson Creek Sportsman’s Club for an indoor shooting range, waiving the usual $50,000 cap. The Board also awarded a $148,200 grant writer services contract to Clear Course Consulting and approved a $185,624 loan to the South Peace Health Services Society for the Bulterys Community House mortgage. Additionally, the Board adopted the North Peace Fringe Area Official Community Plan Bylaw and a Sewer Regulation Bylaw.

• Approved $300,000 grant to Dawson Creek Sportsman’s Club for indoor shooting range, waiving $50,000 policy limit.
• Awarded $148,200 grant writer services contract to Clear Course Consulting for one year with renewal options.
• Approved $185,624 loan to South Peace Health Services Society for Bulterys Community House mortgage.
• Adopted North Peace Fringe Area Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2460, 2021.
• Adopted Sewer Regulation Bylaw No. 2496, 2022, regulating PRRD sewer systems.
• Approved $30,000 grant application for Moberly Lake Fire Department equipment.
• Approved $30,000 grant application for Charlie Lake Fire Department mobile radios.
• Approved 2023 fleet pre-approval for two vehicles at combined cost not exceeding $140,000.

Chetwynd Public Library Advisory Committee

The Chetwynd Public Library Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting minutes and reviewing project updates. The main discussion item is a report on colour scheme options, donor acknowledgement, and signage for the new library. The committee will also review its terms of reference.

• Report CS-CLIB-011: Colour Scheme Options, Donor Acknowledgement, and Signage
• Attachments: New Chetwynd Library - Donor Wall Options and Colour Scheme Options
• Project update from Faction Projects Inc.
• Adoption of draft minutes from March 30, 2022
• Review of Committee Terms of Reference

The Chetwynd Public Library Advisory Committee met on October 11, 2022, to discuss ongoing construction and design details for the new library. The committee deferred decisions on color schemes, donor acknowledgment, and signage to a future meeting before December 31, 2022. No substantive approvals or denials were made; the meeting focused on project updates and discussion of internet and phone service options.

• Adopted the October 11, 2022 meeting agenda as amended (carried)
• Adopted the March 30, 2022 meeting minutes (carried)
• Deferred feedback on color scheme options, donor acknowledgment, and signage to a future meeting before December 31, 2022 (carried)

Health Care Scholarship Committee

The Peace River Regional District's Health Care Scholarship Committee is meeting to adopt agenda and minutes from July 7, 2022, and to discuss items including a notice of a closed session, a letter from Northern Health about environmental public health staff shortages, and the committee's terms of reference and scholarship matrix. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Adoption of July 7, 2022 draft minutes
• Notice of Closed HCSC Session – October 6, 2022 (ADM-HCSC-010)
• Letter from Northern Health re: shortage of Environmental Public Health Staff in Northern BC
• Review of Health Care Scholarship Committee Terms of Reference
• Review of Health Care Scholarship Matrix (Aug 31, 2022)

The Health Care Scholarship Committee discussed including Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) in the scholarship fund after receiving a letter from Northern Health about staff shortages. The committee adopted the meeting agenda and the July 7, 2022, draft minutes. No decisions were made on the EHO proposal; the committee will receive further information from Northern Health. The committee also recessed into a closed session to discuss confidential items.

• Adopted the October 6, 2022, meeting agenda
• Adopted the July 7, 2022, draft meeting minutes
• Varied the agenda to discuss a July 5, 2022, letter from Northern Health about Environmental Public Health staff shortages
• Recessed into a closed session to discuss closed meeting minutes and personal information regarding awards

North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement Steering Committee

The North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement Steering Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including adopting the agenda and minutes from August 16, 2022. They will also review a notice of a closed meeting and the committee's terms of reference. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Adoption of draft minutes from August 16, 2022
• Notice of Closed Meeting October 5, 2022 (CS-NPLFRC-006)
• Review of North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement Steering Committee Terms of Reference

The North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement Steering Committee met on October 5, 2022, and voted to recess into a closed meeting to discuss potential facility locations, property acquisition, and preliminary negotiations. After reconvening, the committee approved sending a thank-you letter to all respondents to the Request for Expressions of Interest for the project. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Adopted the October 5, 2022 meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted the August 16, 2022 meeting minutes (carried)
• Recessed to closed meeting to discuss facility location, property acquisition, and negotiations (carried)
• Approved sending a thank-you letter to all Request for Expressions of Interest submissions (carried)

North Peace Leisure Pool Commission

This agenda for the North Peace Leisure Pool Commission contains only boilerplate interface text and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be scheduled for October 4, 2022, but no substantive business is documented in the provided text.

The North Peace Leisure Pool Commission accepted reports on the facility replacement steering committee terms of reference and end-of-life options for the existing pool, clarifying it will make recommendations to the Regional Board rather than decisions. It also authorized staff to amend the shutdown workplan, including adding pool deck painting and a larger lap pool pump, and approved the 2023 meeting schedule and statutory holiday schedule.

• Accepted Facility Replacement Steering Committee TOR for information (76/22)
• Accepted End of Life Options report for information (77/22)
• Approved recommendation to make recommendations, not decisions, on end-of-life options (78/22)
• Received Air Handler Unit Refurbishment Update for information (79/22)
• Authorized staff to amend shutdown workplan as presented (80/22)
• Received Aquatic Programmer report for information (81/22)
• Received Aquatics Manager report for information (82/22)
• Implemented 2023 Commission Meeting Schedule (83/22) and 2023 Statutory Holiday schedule (84/22)

Rural Budgets Administration Committee

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee is meeting to review several grant requests, funding commitments for community halls, and financial reports. The agenda includes decisions on funding for community organizations and discussion of rural loan fund interest allocation.

• Funding commitments for Osborn Community Hall and Golata Creek Community Hall
• Grant requests from Fort St. John Senior Citizens Association, Halfway River First Nation, North Peace Fall Fair Society, St. Matthias Anglican Church, and Dawson Creek Sportsman's Club
• Rural Loan Fund interest allocation options
• August 2022 financial report
• Closed session notice

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee authorized two $500,000 funding commitments for community halls in Electoral Area B, approved several grants, and recommended waiving policy limits for two grants. It also allocated 80% of Rural Loan Fund interest to electoral areas and approved a $185,624.51 grant to pay off the Bultery's Community House mortgage. All motions carried unanimously.

• Authorized $500,000 for Osborn Community Hall construction, contingent on assent vote (carried)
• Authorized $500,000 for Golata Creek Community Hall feasibility study and construction, contingent on assent vote (carried)
• Approved $5,000 grant to Fort St. John Senior Citizens Association from COVID-19 Reserve Fund (carried)
• Approved $7,500 grant to Halfway River First Nation for rodeo and cultural days (carried)
• Approved $6,720 grant to North Peace Fall Fair Society for 75th anniversary pins (carried)
• Recommended waiver of policy and approved $1,516.48 grant to St. Matthias Anglican Church (carried)
• Recommended waiver of $50,000 capital grant limit and approved $300,000 grant to Dawson Creek Sportsman's Club (carried)
• Authorized 80% of Rural Loan Fund interest allocated equally to electoral areas starting 2023 (carried)

Electoral Area Directors Committee

The Electoral Area Directors Committee is reviewing a potable water feasibility study for Charlie Lake and Area C. The meeting also includes a report on a grant writing services contract award and a presentation by the Dawson Creek Sportsmans Club.

• Area C Potable Water Feasibility Study Final Report (ENV-EADC-027)
• PRRD Grant Writing Services Contract Award (ADM-EADC-049)
• Dawson Creek Sportsmans Club delegation
• Animal Control Bylaw Request correspondence from Rose Rondeau

The Electoral Area Directors Committee decided not to move forward with an animal control bylaw for rural areas after considering a resident's request. The committee recommended the Regional Board award a grant writing services contract to Clear Course Consulting for up to $148,200 annually. They also received updates on the Dawson Creek Sportsman's Club indoor shooting range and the Area C water feasibility study.

• Denied animal control bylaw request for rural areas (carried)
• Recommended awarding $148,200 grant writer contract to Clear Course Consulting (carried)
• Authorized staff to contact municipalities about participating in grant writer service (carried)
• Received Area C Water Feasibility Study final report (carried)
• Adopted September 29, 2022 agenda as amended (carried)
• Adopted August 18, 2022 meeting minutes (carried)

Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission

This agenda for the Peace River Regional District's Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission meeting on September 27, 2022, contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software. No actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

The Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission approved a request from the Chetwynd and District Hospital Foundation to waive rental fees for their annual Gala and Fundraiser event, not to exceed $1,500. The commission also adopted the agenda and previous meeting minutes, and received reports R-1 through R-4 for approval.

• Approved agenda for September 27, 2022 (carried)
• Approved minutes from June 28, 2022 (carried)
• Received reports R-1 through R-4 for approval (carried)
• Approved waiving rental fees for Chetwynd and District Hospital Foundation gala, up to $1,500 (carried)

Public Hearing

The Peace River Regional District is holding a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2491, 2022. The hearing will include a summary of the proposed amendment, application timeline, and comments from agencies and municipalities. No written comments from the public were received. The hearing is scheduled for September 21, 2022, at the Pomeroy Sports Centre in Fort St. John.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2491, 2022
• Public hearing at Pomeroy Sports Centre, 9324 96 Street, Fort St. John
• No written public comments received

The Peace River Regional District held a public hearing on September 21, 2022, for proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2491, 2022. Neither the applicant nor any members of the public attended. The hearing was called to order at 6:05 pm and terminated at 6:06 pm with no presentations or discussion.

• Terminated public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2491, 2022 due to no attendance

Public Hearing

The Peace River Regional District is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed North Peace Fringe Area Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2460, 2021. The hearing includes presentations of the plan summary, application timeline, and comments from agencies and the public. No further comments will be accepted after the hearing concludes.

• Public hearing on North Peace Fringe Area Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2460, 2021
• Review of comments from agencies and municipalities
• Review of written comments from the public
• Opportunity for oral comments from the public
• Hearing held at Pomeroy Sports Centre, 9324 96 Street, Fort St. John, BC

The Peace River Regional District held a public hearing on September 20, 2022, for the North Peace Fringe Area Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2460, 2021. No decisions were made at this hearing; it was a procedural step to receive public input. One written comment opposing a specific land use change was read aloud, and several oral comments were made regarding land use designations, buffering, and parkland. No formal opposition was recorded from the public in attendance.

• No decisions made; public hearing was procedural only

Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to consider a capital expenditure bylaw (No. 206, 2022) for Northern Health projects, including major equipment, boiler replacements, and patient monitoring systems. The board will also hear a capital plan update from Northern Health and handle routine items like minutes and correspondence.

• Consideration of PRRHD Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 206, 2022 (three readings and adoption)
• Northern Health capital plan update (10:00-10:30 am)
• Bylaw covers major equipment, CGH heating boilers replacement, FSH patient monitoring replacement
• Adoption of draft minutes from May 12, 2022 meeting

The Peace River Regional Hospital District Board adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 206, 2022, after giving it three readings. The board also received a presentation from Northern Health on capital plan updates, including major projects and equipment for regional hospitals. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 206, 2022 (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Bylaw No. 206 (carried)
• Accepted revised Northern Health capital plan presentation (carried)
• Adopted May 12, 2022 board meeting minutes (carried)

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board is meeting to consider several bylaws, including sewer service and parcel tax amendments for Charlie Lake and Chilton Subdivision, a fire apparatus capital reserve fund for Moberly Lake, and a new Sewer Regulation Bylaw. The board will also hear a BC Hydro update on Site C at Watson Slough, review committee recommendations, and discuss a non-farm use application within the Agricultural Land Reserve. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, correspondence, and appointments.

• BC Hydro Site C update at Watson Slough (11:20-11:40 am)
• Non-Farm Use within the ALR, PRRD File No. 22-007 ALR NFU
• Chilton Subdivision Sewage Collection Service Bylaw Amendment No. 2492, 2022 (three readings)
• Moberly Lake Fire Apparatus Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 2495, 2022 (three readings and adoption)
• Charlie Lake Sewer Parcel Tax Amendment Bylaw 2493 (three readings and adoption)

The Peace River Regional District Board authorized upgrades to the Adeline Kelly Building at the North Peace Fall Fairgrounds to meet F-2 (Medium Hazard Industrial) building code standards, and directed staff to report on funding options and potential future upgrades to public assembly (A-2) standard. The Board also supported a non-farm use application for BC Hydro's Site C fish habitat project with conditions, adopted several bylaws including water/sewer service conversions and a new fire apparatus reserve fund, and authorized a hydrologic assessment on Charlie Lake.

• Authorized Adeline Kelly Building upgrades to F-2 (Medium Hazard Industrial) standard (carried)
• Directed staff to report on funding options for F-2 upgrades and on upgrading to A-2 (Public Assembly) standard (carried)
• Supported ALR Non-Farm-Use application 22-007 for BC Hydro Site C project with conditions (carried)
• Adopted Fort St. John Airport Subdivision Water Service Conversion Bylaw No. 2380 (carried)
• Adopted Fort St. John Airport Subdivision Sanitary Sewer System Conversion Bylaw No. 2381 (carried)
• Gave first three readings to Chilton Subdivision Sewage Collection Service Amendment Bylaw No. 2492 (carried)
• Adopted Moberly Lake Fire Apparatus Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 2495 (carried)
• Authorized hydrologic assessment on Charlie Lake to support future water license application (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive a verbal update from the Peace River Agreement (PRA) Committee and a presentation from TC Energy on the Coastal GasLink Project. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda; the meeting appears to be for information and discussion only.

• Update from the Peace River Agreement (PRA) Committee (10:30-11:00 am)
• TC Energy - Coastal GasLink Project Update (11:00-11:20 am)

The Committee of the Whole received informational updates from the Peace River Agreement (PRA) Committee and TC Energy on the Coastal GasLink Project. No decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

Special Rural Budgets Administration Committee Meeting

The Peace River Regional District's Special Rural Budgets Administration Committee is meeting to discuss two funding items: the use of allocated Area B funds for Golata Creek Community Hall projects and a grant request from the Northern Lights College Foundation. The committee will also review its terms of reference. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Use of allocated Area B funds for Golata Creek Community Hall projects (DR-BRD-041)
• Grant request from Northern Lights College Foundation (FN-RBAC-175)
• Review of RBAC Terms of Reference

The committee approved two funding requests: $11,000 from Area B Peace River Agreement funds for Golata Creek Community Hall projects (sea-can, bins, hazardous materials assessment), and a $7,500 grant to Northern Lights College Foundation for the rodeo, split between Areas D and E. Both motions carried.

• Authorized $11,000 from Area B funds for Golata Creek Community Hall: sea-can purchase, bin rental, hazardous materials assessment (Carried)
• Authorized $7,500 grant to Northern Lights College Foundation for rodeo event, $5,000 from Area D and $2,500 from Area E (Carried)

Solid Waste Committee

The Peace River Regional District Solid Waste Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several solid waste management items, including the ownership of closed landfill permits for Hudson's Hope, Taylor, and Tumbler Ridge, the purchase of compaction trailer systems for transfer sites, an update on transitioning commingled curbside processing to RBC, and waste trending at Site C. The agenda also includes routine items like adoption of minutes and new business.

• Compaction Trailer Systems for Transtor Sites (ENV-SWC-105)
• Hudson's Hope Closed Landfill Permit Ownership (ENV-SWC-106)
• Taylor Closed Landfill Permit Ownership (ENV-SWC-107)
• Tumbler Ridge Closed Landfill Permit Ownership (ENV-SWC-108)
• Transitioning Commingled Curbside Processing to RBC Update (ENV-SWC-109)

The Solid Waste Committee recommended that the Regional Board request a letter of support from the District of Hudson's Hope to transfer ownership of the Hudson's Hope Landfill Permit to the Peace River Regional District. It also recommended authorizing a Closure Report for the Taylor Closed Landfill to outline remediation actions and costs, with budgetary items referred to the 2023 Financial Plan. The committee recommended supporting the District of Tumbler Ridge retaining its landfill permit and requesting its annual monitoring report. Reports on compaction trailer systems, recycling transition, and Site C waste trending were received for discussion.

• Recommended requesting letter of support for Hudson's Hope Landfill Permit transfer (carried)
• Recommended authorizing Taylor Closed Landfill Closure Report (carried)
• Recommended letter of support for Tumbler Ridge retaining landfill permit (carried)
• Recommended requesting Tumbler Ridge annual monitoring report (carried, opposed by Bumstead and Rose)
• Received report on compaction trailer systems for Tumbler Ridge and Hudson's Hope (carried)
• Received update on transitioning commingled curbside processing to Recycle BC (carried)
• Received report on Site C waste trending at North Peace Regional Landfill (carried)
• Recommended sharing Site C waste trending report with ministries and BC Hydro (carried)

Special Board Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Peace River Regional District Board, held on August 19, 2022. The only substantive item is a report on a notice for a closed special board meeting (ADM-BRD-327), which the board will consider. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other business items listed.

• Notice of Closed Special Board Meeting August 19, 2022 (ADM-BRD-327)

The Peace River Regional District board held a special meeting on August 19, 2022, and immediately recessed into a closed session. The closed meeting was to discuss a potential facility location and property acquisition under exceptions in the Community Charter. No other substantive decisions were made in the open portion of the meeting.

• Adopted the August 19, 2022 special board meeting agenda (carried).
• Recessed to a special closed meeting to discuss potential facility location and property acquisition (carried).
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:34 a.m.

Electoral Area Directors Committee

The Electoral Area Directors Committee is meeting to hear delegations from the North Peace Cultural Society, Agro Connect Team, and Dawson Creek Sportsman Club, and to consider reports on natural gas RFP, community hall insurance, bylaw enforcement, surplus fire apparatuses, and a potable water feasibility study. They will also discuss correspondence about a fire truck purchase request and grass cutting.

• Delegation: North Peace Cultural Society (10:00 AM)
• Delegation: Agro Connect Team - Conference and Agricultural Market (10:30 AM)
• Report: Request for Proposal – Natural Gas, DR-EADC-010
• Report: Surplus and Reserve Fire Apparatuses, CS-EADC-012 (includes requests from Village of Pouce Coupe and Arras Fire Brigade)
• Report: Area C Potable Water Feasibility Update 2, ENV-EADC-026

The Electoral Area Directors Committee recommended the Regional Board authorize a Request for Proposals for a business case on expanding natural gas to Moberly Lake, in partnership with West Moberly First Nations and Saulteau First Nations. The committee also recommended selling a 1987 Ford fire tender to Pouce Coupe for $1 and retaining a 1996 GMC fire tender for potential wildfire response. A hydrologic assessment on Charlie Lake was recommended to support a future water license application.

• Recommended issuing RFP for natural gas expansion business case for Moberly Lake (carried)
• Recommended selling 1987 Ford fire tender to Village of Pouce Coupe for $1 (carried)
• Recommended retaining 1996 GMC fire tender pending fire training feasibility study (carried)
• Recommended deploying PC1 fire tender for provincial wildfire response when requested (carried)
• Recommended authorizing hydrologic assessment on Charlie Lake for water license application (carried)
• Recommended preparing report on options to reduce insurance costs for community halls (carried)
• Received bylaw enforcement quarterly update for April–June 2022 (carried)
• Declined to maintain grass at Moberly Lake Cairn property (carried)

Rural Budgets Administration Committee

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee is meeting to review and decide on multiple funding commitments, grant requests, and a financial report. Items include connectivity and natural gas expansion funding, community hall projects, fire department funding, and several grant applications from local organizations. The committee will also consider a permissive tax exemption policy summary and enter a closed session.

• Area B and C funding commitments for connectivity (DR-RBAC-014, DR-RBAC-015)
• Area E funding commitment for natural gas expansion in Moberly Lake (DR-RBAC-016)
• Funding request for Moberly Lake Fire Department (CS-RBAC-052)
• Change to Chetwynd Library funding commitment (CS-RBAC-053)
• Grant requests from multiple organizations including McLeod Community Hall Society, North Peace Cultural Society, Sunset Prairie Cemetery Association, Tupper Community Club, Pine Valley Seniors Association, South Peace Health Services Society, and City of Dawson Creek

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee authorized $500,000 from Peace River Agreement funds for each of Electoral Areas B and C to expand internet and mobility connectivity, pending elector approval of a regional connectivity bylaw. It also approved $500,000 for a natural gas feasibility study in Moberly Lake, $617,027 for Area B community hall projects, and $1.75M plus $2M for Charlie Lake Sewer capital work. A multi-year grant to the North Peace Cultural Society was defeated, but a one-year $74,400 grant was approved instead.

• Approved $500,000 for Area B connectivity expansion (carried)
• Approved $500,000 for Area C connectivity expansion (carried)
• Approved $500,000 for Moberly Lake natural gas feasibility study (carried)
• Approved $617,027 for Area B community hall projects (carried)
• Approved $17,000 for Moberly Lake Fire Department security upgrades (carried)
• Approved $1.75M from PRA and $2M from Gas Tax for Charlie Lake Sewer (carried)
• Defeated multi-year $135,000 grant to North Peace Cultural Society (4 opposed); approved one-year $74,400 grant (carried)
• Approved $15,000 grant to City of Dawson Creek for rodeo grounds gate (carried)

North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement Steering Committee

The North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement Steering Committee is meeting to review public engagement results and confirm the program for the replacement leisure facility. The committee will also consider a referred service boundary amendment bylaw and its terms of reference, and will hold a closed session.

• Public Engagement Report (CS-NPLFRC-003) and attached Engagement Summary Report, August 2022
• Program Confirmation report (CS-NPLFRC-004)
• Notice of Closed Meeting (CS-NPLFRC-005)
• Referred North Peace Leisure Pool Service Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 2489, 2022
• Steering Committee Terms of Reference

The North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement Steering Committee confirmed a detailed list of spaces for the feasibility study, including pools, gyms, and a turf field house, and endorsed investigating a double gymnasium. It excluded library space until a separate needs assessment is completed. The committee also received the public engagement report and discussed service boundary changes.

• Confirmed 17 facility spaces for feasibility study (carried, Director Goodings opposed on amended motion)
• Endorsed investigating double gymnasium with sports courts and bleacher seating (carried, Director Goodings opposed)
• Excluded library space from planning until a library needs assessment is completed (carried)
• Confirmed all recreational spaces be co-located in a single facility (carried, Director Goodings opposed)
• Received public engagement report for information and forwarded to Regional Board, City of Fort St John, and District of Taylor (carried)
• Recessed to closed meeting to discuss potential facility location under Community Charter (carried)

North Peace Leisure Pool Commission

The agenda for the North Peace Leisure Pool Commission meeting on August 12, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

The North Peace Leisure Pool Commission approved an extended 8-week shutdown from September 11 to November 7, 2022, for repairs and upgrades, including hot tub troubleshooting. The commission also authorized reallocating previously identified capital funds to the updated workplan and directed staff to issue a press release about the closure.

• Approved modified 8-week shutdown workplan (Sept 11–Nov 7) with reallocated capital funds (carried)
• Received Aquatic Manager Report for information (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare a press release on the revised shutdown details (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive the Fort St. John RCMP Detachment's annual report, presented by invitation of the board. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, adoption of agenda, gallery comments, and media questions. No other substantive business is listed.

• Fort St John RCMP Detachment - Annual Report to the PRRD (10 am)

The Committee of the Whole received an annual report from Inspector Anthony Hanson of the Fort St. John RCMP Detachment, covering staffing, calls for service, rural policing challenges, and collaboration with mental health workers. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board is meeting to consider a range of items including land-use decisions, contract amendments, and policy updates. Key actions include a proposed deferral of an ALR exclusion application, several zoning bylaw readings, and contract amendments for janitorial and engineering services. The agenda also includes delegations from TC Energy and the Community Energy Association, as well as numerous consent calendar items.

• Deferral of ALR exclusion application (File No. 20-001, ALC ID 59906) to clarify conditions of approval
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2448, 2022 (File No. 21-008 ZN) – third reading and adoption
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2491, 2022 (File No. 22-003 ZN) – first and second readings
• Contract amendments: Sky Blue Janitorial (RFQ 45-2021), McElhanney for Rolla Sewer (RFP 10-2021) and North Peace Airport Sewer (RFP 11-2021)
• North Peace Leisure Pool Service Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 2489, 2022

The Peace River Regional District Board approved several key items, including supporting an ALR exclusion application for a property in Electoral Area C, giving third reading and adopting a zoning amendment for a residential subdivision, and authorizing permanent 24-hour access at two transfer stations. The board also approved contract amendments for janitorial and sewer infrastructure services, and deferred broadband submissions until after a November 2022 assent vote.

• Approved ALR exclusion application 20-001 with revised area of ±4.6 ha (carried)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2448, 2022 (carried)
• Authorized permanent 24-hour access at Moberly Lake and Prespatou transfer stations (carried)
• Initiated 24-hour access pilot at Rolla and Cecil Lake transfer stations (carried)
• Approved $50,000 in 2022 Search and Rescue grants (carried)
• Approved contract amendment with Sky Blue Services Corp. increasing janitorial contract by $21,600 (carried)
• Approved contract amendment for Rolla Sewer Treatment Facility upgrades, adding $110,000 (carried)
• Deferred broadband submissions until after November 23, 2022 assent vote (carried)

North Peace Leisure Pool Commission

This agenda for the North Peace Leisure Pool Commission contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The document lists no decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics for the 2022-08-02 meeting.

The North Peace Leisure Pool Commission voted to take responsibility for planning and decision-making for the future of the pool building, including end-of-life considerations. It also approved a $5,000 COVID relief grant application, requested extended transit hours for evening pool access, and scheduled a special meeting to discuss extending the September shutdown for additional repairs.

• Approved motion to take responsibility for planning and decision-making for the future of the North Peace Leisure Pool (Carried)
• Approved application to PRRD for $5,000 COVID Relief Grant (Carried)
• Approved sending letter to City of Fort St. John requesting extended transit hours for evening pool access (Carried)
• Approved holding a special meeting in August to review extending the September pool shutdown for additional work (Carried)
• Accepted Aquatics Manager Report for information (Carried)
• Accepted Facilities Manager Report for discussion (Carried)
• Accepted Civic Properties Manager Report for discussion (Carried)
• Received financial report from City of Fort St. John for discussion (Carried)

Broadband Internet and Mobility Committee

The Broadband Internet and Mobility Committee is meeting to discuss connectivity in the Peace River Regional District. They will hear from the Southeastern BC Regional Connectivity Committee, review correspondence from the Minister of Citizens' Services, and consider reports on broadband and cellular gap fulfilment, including a request for expressions of interest. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and the committee's terms of reference.

• Delegation from Southeastern BC Regional Connectivity Committee via Zoom
• Correspondence from Minister of Citizens' Services on connectivity in BC
• Report ADM-BIMC-009 on committee meeting
• Report ADM-BIMC-010 on Request for Expressions of Interest for broadband and cellular gap fulfilment
• Information items: Terms of Reference, Guiding Principles, and FCM 5G deployment guide

The committee recommended deferring consideration of broadband and cellular gap fulfilment submissions until after the assent vote on the Regional Connectivity Service Establishment Bylaw and the November 10, 2022 Regional Board inaugural meeting. It also rescheduled its October 26 meeting to November 23, 2022. A delegation from the Southeastern BC Regional Connectivity Committee presented on regional broadband initiatives, and correspondence from the Minister of Citizens' Services was received for information.

• Recommended deferring RFEI 39-2022 broadband submissions until after connectivity bylaw vote and Nov 10 board meeting (carried)
• Rescheduled Oct 26, 2022 committee meeting to Nov 23, 2022 (carried)
• Adopted July 20, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Adopted April 13, 2022 meeting minutes (carried)
• Received Minister of Citizens' Services correspondence on Connectivity in BC for information (carried)
• Received July 20, 2022 items for information (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Committee of the Whole is meeting to hear presentations on fixed income investing in volatile markets and a PRRD investment update from the Chief Financial Officer. The committee will also consider a report on the Health Care Scholarship Committee's terms of reference, with a motion to defer it to the next meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items.

• Municipal Finance Authority presentation on fixed income investing in volatile markets (10-10:30 am)
• PRRD CFO Roxanne Shepherd presents PRRD investment update (10:30 am)
• Motion to defer Health Care Scholarship Committee Terms of Reference Review (ADM-COW-007) to next meeting

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the Health Care Scholarship Committee's Terms of Reference and recommended that the Regional Board authorize staff to contact the BC First Nations Health Authority, regional post-secondary institutions, and several First Nations communities to gauge interest in collaborating or participating. The committee also received presentations on investment strategies and the PRRD's investment update, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Reviewed Health Care Scholarship Committee Terms of Reference and considered amendments (carried)
• Recommended Regional Board authorize staff to contact BC First Nations Health Authority and regional post-secondary institutions for collaboration interest (carried)
• Recommended contacting Doig River, Halfway River, Saulteau, West Moberly, Blueberry River First Nations, Kelly Lake Indigenous representatives, Tsay Keh Dene Nation, and Kwadacha Nation for participation interest (carried)

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board is meeting to consider a range of items including several Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) subdivision and exclusion applications, zoning and development variance permits, a request for additional sewer system upgrade funds, and multiple contract awards. The board will also review financial updates, bylaw amendments, and a procurement policy change related to group purchasing.

• RFQ Award 28-2022 for share sheds at Bessborough and Chetwynd landfills and Dawson Creek Transfer Station
• RFP Award 37-2022 for MLFD vehicle exhaust extraction system
• Request for additional funds for sewer system upgrades
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2481, 2022, 3rd reading (PRRD File No. 22-002 ZN)
• North Peace Leisure Pool Service Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 2489, 2022

The Peace River Regional District board rescinded and replaced its Hockey Canada grant bylaw with a broader Sport and Cultural Events Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw, expanding eligibility to national and international sporting and cultural events. The board approved sending the new service to elector assent voting in conjunction with the October 15, 2022 general local election. The board also awarded contracts for sewer repairs and fire department equipment, and adopted an amended bylaw enforcement policy.

• Expanded grant bylaw to sport and cultural events, approved for assent voting Oct 15, 2022 (opposed: Goodings, Rose)
• Awarded $1,362,738 sewer infrastructure contract to Knappett Industries Ltd.
• Awarded $115,140 Moberly Lake Fire Department exhaust system to D. Bauer Mechanical Ltd.
• Awarded $101,940.08 share shed contract to Celtic Construction
• Adopted amended Bylaw Enforcement Policy with automatic suspension during development applications
• Refused Development Variance Permit 22-001 for setback reduction
• Authorized issuance of Development Variance Permit 22-002 for setback and floor area variances
• Deferred ALR exclusion application and North Peace Leisure Pool boundary bylaw

Health Care Scholarship Committee

The Health Care Scholarship Committee will hear from Northern Health about physician recruitment opportunities and challenges, and may invite them to a future meeting. They will also review a draft Memorandum of Understanding with Northern Health for health care scholarships, along with related briefing notes.

• Delegation from Susan Trenholm, Regional Manager, Medical Staff Retention and Recruitment, Northern Health on physician recruitment
• Review of PRRD/Northern Health Authority Memorandum of Understanding for Health Care Scholarships (FN-HCSC-009)
• Draft 2022 PRRD NHA MOU and NHA Briefing Notes dated June 21, 2022
• Adoption of April 13, 2022 draft minutes
• Review of Health Care Scholarship Committee Terms of Reference and scholarship summary matrix

The Health Care Scholarship Committee recommended that the Peace River Regional District Board renew its Memorandum of Understanding with Northern Health for three years, effective May 1, 2022, with a $55,000 annual contribution. The committee also received a presentation on physician recruitment challenges and adopted the April 13, 2022 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended renewing PRRD/Northern Health MOU for 3 years, $55,000/year (carried)
• Adopted April 13, 2022 committee minutes (carried)
• Received presentation on physician recruitment opportunities and challenges

Solid Waste Committee

The Peace River Regional District Solid Waste Committee is meeting to hear a delegation from the Major Appliances Recycling Roundtable (MARRBC), review reports on a 24-hour transfer station pilot, and consider awarding a contract for share sheds. The agenda also includes cancelling a November meeting, cleaning up the committee diary, and a closed session notice.

• Presentation by Major Appliances Recycling Roundtable (MARRBC) at 10:30 am
• RFQ Award 28-2022 Share Sheds – BBLF, CHLF, DCTS (ENV-SWC-102)
• 24 Hour Access Manned Transfer Station Pilot Fourth Quarter Update (ENV-SWC-101)
• Cancellation of November 3, 2022 Solid Waste Committee Meeting (ENV-SWC-099)
• Notice of Closed Session – July 7, 2022 (ENV-SWC-103)

The Solid Waste Committee recommended the Regional Board permanently adopt 24-hour no-charge afterhours disposal of bagged household waste at Moberly Lake and Prespatou transfer stations, and initiate a similar pilot at Rolla and Cecil Lake. It also recommended awarding a $101,940.08 contract for three share sheds to Celtic Construction. The committee cancelled its November 3, 2022 meeting and removed four diary items.

• Recommended permanent 24-hour no-charge afterhours bagged household waste disposal at Moberly Lake and Prespatou transfer stations (carried)
• Recommended new 24-hour no-charge afterhours pilot at Rolla and Cecil Lake transfer stations (carried)
• Recommended awarding RFQ 28-2022 for three share sheds to Celtic Construction at $101,940.08 (carried)
• Cancelled November 3, 2022 Solid Waste Committee meeting (carried)
• Struck four diary items: waste reduction alternatives, agricultural plastics bale wrap, waste-to-energy evaluation, and D&D strategy (all carried)
• Received 24-hour access pilot fourth quarter update and shared with Regional Board (carried)
• Received Solid Waste Agreements Status Update 2 (carried)
• Recessed to closed session for Chetwynd Landfill matters (carried)

Public Hearing

The Peace River Regional District held a public hearing on June 28, 2022, for proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2448, 2022, affecting District Lot 2516 in Prespatou. No formal decisions were made; the hearing was procedural, gathering public input. Attendees expressed support for the amendment, citing a need for more lots, and no opposition was voiced.

• Public hearing held for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2448, 2022 (no vote)
• No written comments received from public as of 4:00 pm on June 28, 2022
• No decisions made; hearing terminated at 6:19 pm

Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission

This agenda for the Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No specific actions, contracts, or proposals are listed.

The Civic Properties Commission adopted the Fee Waiver Policy as amended, giving the Director of Recreation authority to approve fee waivers or passes up to $1,000. It also approved a $1,493 rental fee waiver for the Tansi Friendship Centre Society's 'Walk and Talk 2022' event and supported a donation of 20 family swimming passes to the Moccasin Flats/Wabi Crescent planning committee. Reports R-1 through R-4 were received for approval, and the meeting moved to a closed session.

• Adopted Fee Waiver Policy with amendment granting Director of Recreation authority up to $1,000 (carried)
• Approved $1,493 rental fee waiver for Tansi Friendship Centre Society 'Walk and Talk 2022' (carried)
• Supported Moccasin Flats/Wabi Crescent planning committee request with 20 family swimming passes (carried)
• Received reports R-1 through R-4 for approval (carried)
• Moved to closed meeting under Community Charter Section 90(k) (carried)

Emergency Executive Committee

The Peace River Regional District's Emergency Executive Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt minutes, and review reports. Key items include a report on public alerting systems and a review of 2022 Search and Rescue grant applications from three local societies. The committee will also receive a FireSmart progress report and review its terms of reference.

• Review of 2022 Search and Rescue grant applications from North Peace Search and Rescue Society, South Peace Emergency Response Team, and Tumbler Ridge Search and Rescue Society
• Report on Public Alerting Systems (CS-EEC-014)
• June 10, 2022 FireSmart Progress Report
• Review of Emergency Executive Committee Terms of Reference (Bylaw 1598, 2005 and Bylaw 1599, 2005)
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair

The Emergency Executive Committee elected Director Sperling as Chair and Director Hiebert as Vice-Chair for 2022. The committee received a report on public alerting systems, noting sign-ups increased to over 2,200. It also reviewed 2022 Search and Rescue grant applications and appointed Chair Sperling to lead the allocation meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Director Sperling as Chair for 2022 (acclaimed)
• Elected Director Hiebert as Vice-Chair for 2022 (acclaimed)
• Adopted June 20, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Adopted December 14, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Received Public Alerting Systems report CS-EEC-014 (carried)
• Reviewed 2022 Search and Rescue grant applications (carried)
• Appointed Chair Sperling to chair the 2022 SAR grant allocation meeting (carried)

Rural Budgets Administration Committee

The committee will review financial reports and a grant request. The agenda also includes a request to cancel the July 21, 2022, meeting.

• Grant Request – Fort St. John International Airshow Society
• May 2022 Financial Report
• July 21, 2022 Rural Budgets Administration Committee Meeting Cancellation Request
• Rural Loan Fund discussion

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee approved a $10,000 grant to the Fort St. John International Airshow Society, funded equally from Electoral Areas B, C, D, and E. The committee also cancelled its July 21, 2022 meeting, received the May 2022 financial report, and discussed the Rural Loan Fund and a permissive tax exemption policy for future discussion.

• Approved $10,000 grant to Fort St. John International Airshow Society (carried, opposed: Director Rose)
• Cancelled July 21, 2022 RBAC meeting (carried, opposed: Director Goodings)
• Received May 2022 Financial Report (carried)
• Authorized placing Permissive Tax Exemption Policy Summary on future agenda (carried)

Electoral Area Directors Committee

The Electoral Area Directors Committee is meeting to hear a delegation from Pacific Northern Gas on amalgamation and gas supply consolidation, discuss a request to cancel the July 21 meeting, and consider a report on tent rentals for the North Peace Fall Fair. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes adoption, new business, and a closed session.

• Pacific Northern Gas delegation on amalgamation and gas supply consolidation
• Request to cancel July 21, 2022 EADC meeting (DR-EADC-009)
• Discussion on tent rentals to replace Adeline Kelly Building for North Peace Fall Fair
• New business: Agriculture Advisory Group, Service Rights Meetings, Pouce Coupe Parade
• Notice of closed session (ADM-EADC-048)

The Electoral Area Directors Committee recommended the Regional Board send a letter to the Minister of Agriculture and Food to inquire about adding a Northeast BC representative to the Minister's Advisory Group on Regenerative Agriculture and Agritech. The committee also cancelled the July 21, 2022 meeting, authorized use of a district vehicle for the Pouce Coupe Canada Day parade, and recommended a report on displaying the Don Nearhood Museum. A presentation from Pacific Northern Gas on gas supply consolidation was received for information.

• Recommended letter to Minister Lana Popham re: Northeast BC representative on ag advisory group (carried)
• Cancelled July 21, 2022 EADC meeting (carried, opposed: Director Goodings)
• Authorized Director Hiebert to use district vehicle in Pouce Coupe Canada Day parade (carried)
• Recommended report on Don Nearhood Museum display options, including Buick community (carried)

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board is meeting to consider reports, bylaws, and appointments. Key items include a deferred report on the Adeline Kelly Building's compliance with the BC Building Code, a zoning amendment bylaw, and a development application fees bylaw. The board will also review financial reports and correspondence.

• Deferred report on North Peace Fall Fair Adeline Kelly Building issues and options (DS-BRD-214)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2472, 2022 - third reading and adoption
• Development Application Procedures, Fees and Delegation Amendment Bylaw No. 2486, 2022
• Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 2474, 2022 - adoption
• Security Issuing Bylaw for City of Fort St. John (Bylaw No. 2488, 2022)

The Peace River Regional District Board addressed the North Peace Fall Fair Society's concerns about the Adeline Kelly Building, which was not built to code for public assembly. A motion to re-engineer the existing building was defeated, and a motion to defer a feasibility study for a new building was carried. The Board authorized staff to investigate upgrading the existing building to an F-2 storage standard and to report on tent rental costs for the 2022 fair. The Board also approved several other items, including financial plan amendments, a zoning bylaw, and a liquor license application.

• Defeated motion to re-engineer Adeline Kelly Building for public assembly use
• Deferred feasibility study for new public assembly building until cost report provided
• Authorized investigation to upgrade Adeline Kelly Building to F-2 storage standard
• Authorized report on tent rental costs for 2022 North Peace Fall Fair
• Amended 2022 Financial Plan for North Peace Airport Subdivision Sewer ($700,000) and Water ($300,000)
• Supported ALR Non-Farm Use application for freight facility (25 years)
• Issued Development Variance Permit No. 18-318 (accessory building floor area increase)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2472, 2022

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Committee of the Whole is meeting to hear presentations from the Dawson Creek and Chetwynd RCMP detachments on 2022-2023 policing priorities, and from Northern Health on recruitment. The committee will also review the terms of reference for the Health Care Scholarship Committee. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and information.

• Dawson Creek and Chetwynd RCMP detachments presenting 2022-2023 policing priorities
• Northern Health presenting on recruitment efforts
• Review of Health Care Scholarship Committee Terms of Reference (ADM-COW-007)

The Committee of the Whole received presentations from RCMP detachments on 2022 policing priorities and from Northern Health on recruitment, but made no substantive decisions. The only action was to defer the Health Care Scholarship Committee Terms of Reference Review to the next meeting.

• Deferred Health Care Scholarship Committee Terms of Reference Review (carried)

North Peace Leisure Pool Commission

This agenda for the North Peace Leisure Pool Commission is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document contains no substantive content to summarize.

The North Peace Leisure Pool Commission approved a slight reduction in operational hours for July and August 2022, and amended the five-week shutdown to start on Sunday, August 28, 2022. The commission also accepted several reports and discussed facility maintenance issues, including leaks and equipment repairs.

• Approved reduction of operational hours for July and August 2022 (carried)
• Amended five-week shutdown from Sunday, August 28 to Sunday, October 2, 2022 (carried)
• Accepted Aquatics Manager Report for information (carried)
• Accepted Aquatics Programmer Report for information (carried)
• Accepted Facility Manager Report for information (carried)
• Accepted Civic Properties Manager Report for information (carried)
• Received financial report from City of Fort St. John for information (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole received presentations on RCMP policing priorities, a solid waste management study, and the Old Fort Road Options Analysis Study. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure recommended Option F1 (maintain existing road access with stabilization works) as the preferred option for Old Fort Road. No formal decisions were made; the items were for discussion and information only.

• Adopted the May 26, 2022 meeting agenda (carried)
• Received RCMP policing priorities presentation (information only)
• Received solid waste management best practices study update (information only)
• Received Old Fort Road Options Analysis Study, with Option F1 recommended (information only)

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board is meeting to consider several bylaws, including a new regional connectivity service establishment bylaw, two zoning amendments, and reports on solid waste, liquor licenses, and a regional growth strategy. The board will also review correspondence, grant requests, and a health care scholarship MOU. The agenda includes a closed session.

• Regional Connectivity Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2487, 2022 – consideration of three readings
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2448, 2022 (File 21-008 ZN) – first and second readings
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2472, 2022 (File 22-001 ZN) – third reading and adoption
• Lake Point Golf and Country Club – temporary liquor license change
• Jackfish Dundee's – permanent extended service area liquor license change

The Peace River Regional District Board approved three readings of Regional Connectivity Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2487, which would allow the district to fund broadband infrastructure in underserved areas, subject to voter approval in the October 2022 election. The Board also awarded three major solid waste contracts totaling approximately $7.9 million, including a five-year, $6.5 million manned transfer station and waste haulage contract. A request to meet with the Minister of Indigenous Relations at the UBCM convention was defeated.

• Gave three readings to Regional Connectivity Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2487, 2022
• Authorized assent voting on broadband bylaw for Oct. 15, 2022 election (opposed: Bertrand)
• Awarded $6,537,426 five-year Manned Transfer Station and Waste Haulage contract to Secure Energy
• Awarded $973,714 three-year South Peace Rural Refuse Collection contract to Green for Life Environmental Inc.
• Awarded $436,000 three-year North Peace Rural Refuse Collection contract to Green for Life Environmental Inc.
• Approved $46,800 contract amendment for North Peace Airport Subdivision wastewater repairs
• Defeated request for meeting with Minister of Indigenous Relations at UBCM convention
• Approved $100,000 grant application for Regional Growth Strategy development (opposed: Goodings, Smith, Rose)

Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission

The commission approved Ridge Rotors Inc.'s request to offer helicopter rides at the 2022 Chetwynd International Chainsaw Carving Championship, based at the airport for safety reasons. A request from the Tansi Friendship Centre Society to waive rental fees for the 'Walk and Talk 2022' homecoming event in the amount of $1,493 failed. Staff will bring back a draft blanket policy and more information on the event. Reports R-1 through R-4 were received for approval.

• Approved Ridge Rotors Inc. helicopter rides at 2022 Chetwynd International Chainsaw Carving Championship (carried)
• Denied Tansi Friendship Centre Society rental fee waiver of $1,493 for 'Walk and Talk 2022' (failed)
• Received reports R-1 through R-4 for approval (carried)
• Adopted agenda for May 24, 2022 (carried)
• Adopted minutes from April 12, 2022 (carried)

Public Hearing

The Peace River Regional District is holding a public hearing on May 24, 2022, to consider two zoning amendment bylaws (No. 2468 and No. 2481). The hearing will include presentations, agency and public comments, and applicant responses for each bylaw. No further comments will be accepted after each bylaw's segment concludes.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2468, 2022
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2481, 2022
• Public comments received for both bylaws
• Comments from agencies and municipalities
• Hearing at Pomeroy Sports Centre, 9324 96 Street, Fort St. John, BC

The Peace River Regional District held a public hearing on proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2481, 2022, which would rezone a quarter-section of land from agricultural to allow subdivision. No decision was made at the hearing; it was a procedural step to gather public input. Public comments were split, with some supporting the subdivision and others strongly opposing the loss of agricultural land.

• Public hearing held for proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2481, 2022
• No vote or decision taken at the hearing
• Two written public comments received and read into the record
• Oral comments heard from applicant and nine public attendees

Electoral Area Directors Committee

The committee will review several reports regarding water, sewer, and agricultural advisory matters. The agenda includes a delegation update on grant writer services and updates on various regional infrastructure projects.

• Grant Writer Services Program Update presentation
• Area C Potable Water Feasibility Study Update
• Charlie Lake Sewer Function 601 System Synopsis
• North Peace Airport Subdivision Wastewater Repairs Contract Amendment ITT 39-2021
• Oil and Gas Working Group Template report

The Electoral Area Directors Committee received an update on the Grant Writer Services program, which has secured $1.6M in funding and supported 24 community groups. The committee recommended the Regional Board include program information in correspondence, issue a news release, and publish quarterly highlights. It also approved a $46,800 amendment to the North Peace Airport Subdivision wastewater repair contract, bringing the total to $746,800 (not to exceed $800,000). Other items were received for information or discussion, including a potable water feasibility study and a revised Agricultural Advisory Committee.

• Recommended including Grant Writing Services info in PRRD correspondence to non-profits (carried)
• Recommended authorizing a news release on Grant Writer Services program (carried)
• Recommended quarterly program info in Regional District Highlights publication (carried)
• Removed 'Oil and Gas Working Group Template' from diary (carried)
• Received Area C Potable Water Feasibility Study update (carried)
• Received Charlie Lake Sewer Function 701 Synopsis (carried)
• Received Revised Agricultural Advisory Committee report for discussion (carried)
• Approved $46,800 contract amendment for North Peace Airport Subdivision wastewater repairs, new total $746,800 (carried)

Rural Budgets Administration Committee

The committee is reviewing several grant applications for community organizations and local government needs. The agenda also includes a funding amendment for Pine Valley Exhibition Park and updates on regional financial reports.

• Funding Amendment - Pine Valley Exhibition Park
• Grant Application – Nor’ Pioneer Women’s Institute
• Grant Request – Village of Pouce Coupe, Fire Department Radios
• Grant Request – Village of Pouce Coupe July 1, 2022 Celebrations
• Grant Request – Fort St. John Senior Citizens Association Branch #58

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee approved multiple grants and funding commitments, including $700,000 for Phase 1 wastewater repairs at the North Peace Airport Subdivision and $300,000 for related water capital works. It also approved several community grants, denied a $7,700 grant to the Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation, and authorized a report on using Rural Loan Fund interest for grants.

• Approved $700,000 for North Peace Airport Subdivision sewer repairs (carried)
• Approved $300,000 for North Peace Airport Subdivision water capital works (carried)
• Approved $25,000 grant to Village of Pouce Coupe for fire department radios (carried)
• Approved $10,000 grant to Village of Pouce Coupe for July 1, 2022 celebration (carried)
• Approved $32,340 grant to Fort St. John Senior Citizens Association for floor repair (carried)
• Approved $5,000 grant to McLeod Recreation and Social Services Society from COVID-19 reserve (carried)
• Denied $7,700 grant to Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation (defeated, opposed: Hiebert, Sperling, Rose)
• Approved $1,500 trades bursary to Tucker Esau (carried)

Solid Waste Committee

The Solid Waste Committee recommended the Regional Board award three refuse collection and transfer station contracts totaling about $7.9 million, and recommended applying for a $160,000 grant to continue a waste management study. All recommendations were carried unanimously.

• Recommended awarding SP rural refuse collection contract to Green for Life Environmental Inc., $973,714 (carried)
• Recommended awarding NP rural refuse collection contract to Green for Life Environmental Inc., $436,000 (carried)
• Recommended awarding manned transfer station operation and haulage contract to Secure Energy, $6,537,426 (carried)
• Recommended applying for $160,000 Mitacs Elevate grant for waste study continuation, with $40,000 PRRD contribution (carried)
• Received Bio-Sul production agreement renewal update (carried)
• Received 24-hour access pilot Q3 update (carried)
• Received Cleanfarms agricultural plastics pilot Q1 update (carried)
• Received PRRD solid waste permit update (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole held its fourth and final drafting session for the 'PRRD Position Statement on Cultural Safety' with Maugwa Clan Energy. Discussion covered prior session overviews, next steps (cultural safety video, staff orientation, workplan), and edits to the cultural safety graphic. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and discussion-focused.

• Adopted the May 12, 2022 meeting agenda (carried)

Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to review and discuss the 2021 financial statements and audit findings, presented by the auditor. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, new business, and a closed session. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• 2021 Peace River Regional Hospital District Financial Statements (FN-RHD-019)
• Presentation of 2021 Draft PRRHD Financial Statements by Beswick Hildebrandt Lund CPA at 2 pm
• 2021 PRRHD Audit Findings Letter
• Notice of Closed Session (ADM-RHD-011)

The Peace River Regional Hospital District Board accepted and approved the draft 2021 financial statements as final, authorizing the Chair and CFO to sign them. The board also adopted the March 10, 2022 meeting minutes and recessed to a closed session to discuss closed meeting minutes and negotiations with a provincial government. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted March 10, 2022 board meeting minutes (carried)
• Varied agenda to address closed session notice early (carried)
• Recessed to closed session for closed minutes and provincial negotiations (carried)
• Accepted draft 2021 financial statements (carried)
• Approved 2021 financial statements as final and authorized signatures (carried)

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District board is meeting to consider routine business including adoption of minutes, correspondence, and reports. Key items include the 2021 financial statements, an investment update, a corporate credit card policy, and an ITT award for Phase 1 closure works at the North Peace Regional Landfill. The board will also consider three readings of bylaws for a library service in Electoral Area B and for the 2022 general election and assent voting.

• 2021 PRRD Financial Statements and audit findings letter
• ITT Award 26-2022 Phase 1 Closure Works North Peace Regional Landfill
• Corporate Credit Cards Policy (FN-BRD-155)
• Electoral Area B FSJ Public Library Financial Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2484, 2022
• General Election and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 2485, 2022

The Peace River Regional District Board approved the 2021 financial statements and awarded a $3.4 million contract for Phase 1 closure works at the North Peace Regional Landfill. The Board also gave three readings to a bylaw to establish a library service in Electoral Area B, which will go to assent voting in October. A proposal to establish a connectivity service function for Electoral Areas C and D was defeated.

• Approved 2021 financial statements (carried)
• Awarded $3,409,410 landfill closure contract to A.C.L. Construction Ltd. (carried)
• Gave three readings to Electoral Area B library service bylaw (carried)
• Defeated Area C & D connectivity service function (4 in favour, 5 against)
• Approved assent voting questions for Hockey Canada, Dinosaur Museum, and Global Geopark services (carried)
• Adopted Telecommunications Tower Siting Policy (carried, 5 opposed)
• Refused TELUS tower concurrence at 5437 Browns Road (carried)
• Repealed Corporate Credit Cards Policy, adding restricted use language to employment agreements (carried, 1 opposed)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Committee of the Whole is meeting to hear a delegation from the University of Northern BC on a solid waste management best practices study. The agenda is otherwise largely procedural, with call to order, adoption of agenda, gallery comments, reports, media questions, and adjournment.

• Delegation: University of Northern BC - Solid Waste Management Best Practices Study (10-11am, by Board invitation)

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board is meeting to consider several bylaws, including zoning amendments, a subdivision and development servicing bylaw, and a miscellaneous fees and charges bylaw. The board will also review recommendations on non-farm use applications within the Agricultural Land Reserve, a TELUS telecommunications tower request (deferred for further discussion), and various committee reports. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and consent calendar items.

• Consideration of refusal of third reading for OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 2264 & 2265, 2022 (PRRD File No. 16-110 OCP ZN)
• First and second readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2468, 2022 (PRRD File No. 21-012 ZN)
• First and second readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2472, 2022 (PRRD File No. 22-001 ZN)
• First, second, and third readings of Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 2474, 2022
• Three readings and adoption of Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2483, 2022

Rural Budgets Administration Committee

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee is meeting to review several grant requests, including an electrical extension grant, North Peace Seniors Housing Society, and City of Fort St. John handyDART funding. They will also consider 2022 recreational and cultural grants-in-aid recommendations for Electoral Areas B, C, E, and sub-regional, and review the March 2022 financial report. The agenda includes routine items like minutes adoption and correspondence.

• Grant Request – Electrical Extension Grant (FN-RBAC-146)
• Grant Request – North Peace Seniors Housing Society (FN-RBAC-149)
• City of Fort St. John – 2021 handyDART Funding (FN-RBAC-147)
• Electoral Area B, C, E and Sub-Regional Recreational and Cultural Grants-in-Aid – 2022 Grant Recommendations
• March 2022 Financial Report (FN-RBAC-151)

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee approved 2022 recreational and cultural grants for Electoral Areas B, C, E, and sub-regional areas, totaling over $528,000, and denied several grant requests that did not meet eligibility requirements. It also approved payments for UBCM and FCM memberships, a $4,000 electrical extension grant, and a $6,869.71 handyDART funding commitment. A motion to allow all electoral area directors to attend a CWMA meeting was defeated, and the matter will be referred to the Regional Board.

• Approved $172,824.33 in Area B recreational and cultural grants
• Approved $47,867.81 in Area C recreational and cultural grants
• Approved $107,463 in Area E recreation-in-aid grants
• Approved $200,000 in sub-regional recreational and cultural grants
• Denied $25,020.83 grant request from North Peace Seniors Housing Society
• Denied $10,000 grant request from Double H Saddle Club (Area B and E)
• Denied $55,940 grant request from North Peace Community Housing Society (Area B and C)
• Defeated motion to allow all electoral area directors to attend CWMA meeting (opposed: Goodings, Rose)

Electoral Area Directors Committee

The Electoral Area Directors Committee will receive a presentation regarding the Fort St. John Creative Hub Feasibility Study. The meeting also includes reports on bylaw enforcement and outstanding diary items.

• Fort St. John Creative Hub Feasibility Study presentation
• Bylaw Enforcement File January – March 2022 Quarterly Update
• Outstanding Diary Items Report 2022
• Electoral Area Manager Position discussion

Health Care Scholarship Committee

The Peace River Regional District's Health Care Scholarship Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the Northern Lights College Foundation for a Health Care Assistant Scholarship stream. The committee will also hear updates from Northern Health and Northern Lights College on scholarship programs. A motion is on the table to defer the MOU decision until further discussions can occur with all parties.

• Deferral motion for MOU with Northern Lights College Foundation re: Health Care Assistant Scholarship stream
• Angela DeSmit (Northern Health) to present annual scholarship update
• Lindsey Borek and Nicole Dahlen (Northern Lights College) to discuss Health Care Assistant and Health Sciences programs
• Review of draft minutes from January 28, 2022
• Reference documents include 2021 Northern Health MOU renewal

The Health Care Scholarship Committee recommended the Regional Board amend scholarship criteria to allow Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program students to apply, create a flexible scholarship policy for Northern Health recruitment, and amend the MOU with Northern Lights College Foundation to ease eligibility for Health Care Assistant and Licensed Practical Nursing programs. It also recommended Northern Health present a progress report on recruitment and return-of-service data at a future Committee of the Whole meeting. All motions carried unanimously.

• Recommended amending RN/RPN scholarship matrix to include Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program (carried)
• Recommended creating a flexible scholarship policy for Northern Health recruitment (carried)
• Recommended Northern Health present progress report on recruitment and return-of-service data (carried)
• Recommended amending MOU with NLC Foundation to allow flexibility in HCA and LPN criteria (carried)

Broadband Internet and Mobility Committee

The Broadband Internet and Mobility Committee is meeting to discuss rural connectivity, including a presentation on 5G, a request to participate in a high-speed internet program, and a draft telecommunications tower siting policy. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and receiving correspondence.

• Delegation: ICIO Connectivity Introduction to 5G 2022 (11:30 am)
• Report: Request to Participate - Connecting Rural and First Nation Communities to High-speed Internet (ADM-BIMC-008)
• Report: Draft Telecommunications Tower Siting Policy (DS-BIMC-001)
• Adoption of Jan 26/22 draft minutes
• Items for information: Committee Terms of Reference and Guiding Principles

The committee recommended the Regional Board adopt a new Telecommunications Tower Siting Policy and authorize a $250 application fee for new tower proposals, both opposed by four directors. It also recommended the Board send a letter to the Province urging a database of privately owned broadband infrastructure and issue an Expression of Interest for ISPs to partner in the region. The committee provided information to the Province on connectivity needs and received a presentation on 5G.

• Adopted agenda and previous minutes (unanimous)
• Received Community Broadband in BC News for information (carried)
• Provided information to Province on connectivity needs (carried)
• Recommended letter to Ministry of Citizens' Services on broadband infrastructure database (carried)
• Recommended Expression of Interest for ISP partnerships (carried)
• Recommended adoption of Draft Telecommunications Tower Siting Policy (carried, opposed by Zabinsky, Bumstead, Ackerman, Smith)
• Recommended $250 application fee for new telecommunications towers (carried, opposed by Zabinsky, Bumstead, Ackerman, Smith)

North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement Steering Committee

The North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement Steering Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, receive project updates, and review a public engagement strategy for the North Peace Leisure Pool project. The committee will also consider its terms of reference. The agenda includes a feasibility study update presentation and related engagement documents.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• NPLP 2022 Feasibility Study - Update and Engagement Strategy Presentation
• North Peace Leisure Pool Project – Public Engagement Strategy, CS-NPLFRC-002
• 2022 NPLP - Draft High-Level Engagement Strategy
• North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement Steering Committee Terms of Reference

The North Peace Leisure Facility Replacement Steering Committee recommended that the Regional Board approve a public engagement strategy for the North Peace Leisure Pool Replacement, including a statistically valid survey, an open online survey, mail-outs, open houses, and online information, running through June 30, 2022. The committee also elected Councillor Bolin as Chair and Councillor Taillefer as Vice-Chair for 2022, and directed staff to schedule future meeting dates, including options for evening meetings.

• Recommended approval of public engagement strategy for North Peace Leisure Pool Replacement (carried)
• Elected Councillor Bolin as Committee Chair for 2022
• Elected Councillor Taillefer as Committee Vice-Chair for 2022
• Directed staff to schedule future meeting dates, including evening options (carried)

Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission

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The Civic Properties Commission approved the replacement of KN10/20 boilers and decided to repost the boiler installation at a later date. All other agenda items were routine approvals of minutes, agenda, and reports. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda for April 12, 2022 (carried)
• Approved minutes from March 1, 2022 (carried)
• Received reports R-1 through R-4 for approval (carried)
• Approved ordering replacement KN10/20 boilers and reposting installation later (carried)

Solid Waste Committee

The Peace River Regional District Solid Waste Committee is meeting to discuss solid waste management, including a delegation on siting new landfills, updates on the Groundbirch transfer station land acquisition, and awarding contracts for spring and fall cleanup campaigns in the North, West, and South Peace areas. They will also consider waste-to-energy opportunities and a recycling partnership with Recycle BC.

• Delegation from GHD Ltd. on siting new landfills
• Groundbirch Transfer Station land acquisition update (ENV-SWC-075)
• RFQ awards for North, West, and South Peace cleanup campaigns (ENV-SWC-086, 087, 088)
• Waste to Energy opportunities report (ENV-SWC-089)
• City of Dawson Creek recycling partnership with Recycle BC

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board is meeting to consider adoption of the 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, along with several other bylaws including regional parks regulations, invasive plant control, and zoning amendments. The board will also review reports on grant applications, RFP awards, and policies such as tree management and parks reservations. A closed session is scheduled.

• Adoption of 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2475, 2022
• Second reading of North Peace Fringe Area Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2460, 2021
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2481, 2022 (PRRD File No. 22-002 ZN) first and second readings
• RFP awards: Chetwynd Library Design Build (27-2021), PRRD Radio Upgrade (43-2021), Seniors Aging in Place (44-2021), IT Managed Service Provider (06-2022)
• Prespatou Trail Project Active Transportation Grant Application

The Peace River Regional District Board awarded several major contracts, including a $4.56M design-build for the new Chetwynd Library and a $2.1M radio upgrade. It also adopted the 2022-2026 Financial Plan and deferred a decision on the Adeline Kelly Building to allow for engineering studies. A motion to establish a Community Liaison Contact List was defeated.

• Awarded RFP 27-2021 Chetwynd Library Design-Build to C. Chandler Celtic Construction Ltd. for $4,558,496 (carried)
• Awarded RFP 43-2021 PRRD Radio Upgrade to Petron Communications Ltd. for $2,100,000 capital plus $66,000/year maintenance (carried)
• Awarded RFP 44-2021 Seniors Aging in Place to Dawson Creek Society for Community Living for $1,000,000/year (carried)
• Awarded RFP 06-2022 IT Managed Service Provider to ESW IT Business Advisors for $74,520/year (carried)
• Awarded RFP 07-2022 Sewer Infrastructure Repairs to WSP Canada Inc. for $91,310 (carried, opposed by Fraser and Goodings)
• Adopted 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2475 (carried)
• Deferred Adeline Kelly Building decision to June 9, 2022 for engineering studies (carried)
• Defeated motion to establish Community Liaison Contact List (defeated)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Committee of the Whole is meeting to consider a request to participate in connecting remote and First Nation communities to high-speed internet. The agenda includes a delegation from PRRD staff on this topic, followed by reports and public comment periods. No other substantive items are listed.

• Delegation by Crystal Brown and Trevor Ouellette on high-speed internet request
• Request to Participate - Connecting Remote and First Nation Communities to High-Speed Internet

The Committee of the Whole received a presentation from staff on a provincial initiative to connect remote and First Nation communities to high-speed internet. No formal decisions were made; the item was informational only. The meeting adjourned without any substantive actions.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)

Chetwynd Public Library Advisory Committee

The Chetwynd Public Library Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, hear project updates from Field Lievers Architecture, and review correspondence from the Children's Program Coordinator and Crazy Beanz Bistro. The committee will also consider its Terms of Reference. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Adoption of draft minutes from March 2, 2022
• Project update from Field Lievers Architecture
• Letter from Children's Program Coordinator
• Letter from Pam Engelland, owner of Crazy Beanz Bistro
• Review of Chetwynd Public Library Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

The committee discussed the library renovation design with architect Amy Lievers, covering millwork, appliances, and fixtures. No formal decisions were made on design choices; staff will review options and report back after the April 12 Library Board meeting. The committee received two letters for information and adopted the agenda and previous minutes.

• Adopted March 30, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Adopted March 2, 2022 meeting minutes (carried)
• Received letter from Children's Program Coordinator for information (carried)
• Received letter from Crazy Beanz Bistro for information (carried)

Public Hearing

The Peace River Regional District is holding a public hearing to consider proposed Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws (Nos. 2264 and 2265, 2018). The hearing will include comments from agencies, municipalities, and the public, with no further comments accepted after it concludes.

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2264, 2018
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2265, 2018
• Comments from Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, City of Fort St. John, District of Taylor, BC Hydro, and PRRD Bylaw Enforcement Officer
• Five public comments received and included in the agenda
• Minutes from the November 24, 2021 public hearing

The Peace River Regional District held a public hearing on proposed OCP and zoning amendment bylaws 2264 and 2265 for a property in Electoral Area C. The applicant seeks to rezone the land to allow modular home sales, but no decision was made at the hearing. Public comments included concerns about future uses, traffic, and the property's for-sale status. Staff will prepare a report for the Board's consideration, with the earliest possible date being April 21, 2022.

• No decision made; public hearing held for proposed OCP/Zoning Amendment Bylaws 2264 and 2265
• Public hearing terminated at 6:44 pm
• Staff to prepare report for Board consideration; earliest possible date April 21, 2022

Electoral Area Directors Committee

The Electoral Area Directors Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, receive reports, and discuss new business. Key items include a project update on the Wonowon Community Improvements, an invitation to a province-wide consultation on public hearings, and discussion of spring planting input costs and a healthcare resolution. The agenda also includes routine items like adoption of minutes and correspondence.

• Wonowon Community Improvements Project Update (ADM-EADC-044)
• Invitation to Province Wide Consultation on Public Hearings April 8, 2022
• Director Rose - Spring Planting and Input Costs
• Director Sperling - NCLGA Resolution - Healthcare
• Community Liaison Contact List (DR-EADC-007)

Rural Budgets Administration Committee

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee is meeting to review several grant requests, including a ventilation project for Clearview Arena Society, an electrical extension for R. Bueckert, and a request from Flatrock Community Cemetery Society. They will also discuss the 2021 South Peace Sub-Regional Trades Bursary, the 2022 eligibility review for Rural Recreational and Cultural Grants-in-Aid, and the February 2022 financial report. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and correspondence.

• Grant request from Clearview Arena Society for ventilation project
• Electrical extension grant request for R. Bueckert
• Grant request from Flatrock Community Cemetery Society
• 2022 eligibility review for Rural Recreational and Cultural Grants-in-Aid
• February 2022 financial report

Regional Parks Committee

The Peace River Regional District's Regional Parks Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on amendments to the regional parks regulatory bylaw and the park reservation policy, as well as the establishment of the Inga Lake Recreation Site. The agenda also includes routine items such as election of chair and vice-chair, adoption of minutes, and correspondence.

• Regional Parks Regulatory Bylaw Amendment (CS-RPC-024) with attached By-law No. 2479, 2022
• Park Reservation Policy Amendment (CS-RPC-021) with draft and highlighted changes, plus Blackfoot Park map
• Inga Lake Recreation Site establishment (CS-RPC-022)
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Adoption of December 15, 2021 minutes

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board is meeting to consider several reports and bylaws, including the 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2475, a contract award for sewer infrastructure repairs, and a new fees and charges bylaw for grain bag roller rentals. The board will also hear a delegation from the Charlie Lake Conservation Society on cyanobacteria survey results and discuss a request from the City of Dawson Creek for support of a multi-use path grant. The agenda includes many routine items such as adoption of minutes, committee recommendations, and a consent calendar.

• 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2475, 2022
• Contract Award RFP 07-2022 Sewer Infrastructure Repairs
• Grain Bag Roller Rental Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2478, 2022
• Seniors Aging in Place Fees and Charges Bylaw
• City of Dawson Creek request for support of multi-use path grant

The Peace River Regional District Board approved several routine items, including supporting Dawson Creek's grant application for a multi-use path, authorizing a letter to the BC Electoral Boundaries Commission to maintain North/South Peace boundaries, and reducing seniors' meal, housekeeping, and snow removal fees. The Board also gave readings to the Grain Bag Roller Rental Fees and Charges Bylaw and the 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan. Notably, the Board deferred the award of the sewer infrastructure repair contract to WSP Canada Inc. until a report explains the disparity in proposal costs.

• Supported Dawson Creek's grant application for multi-use path (carried)
• Authorized letter to BC Electoral Boundaries Commission to maintain North/South Peace boundaries (carried)
• Reduced seniors' meal fee to $3.00, housekeeping to $12.50, snow removal to $25.00/month (carried)
• Deferred sewer repair contract award to WSP Canada Inc. pending cost rationale report (carried)
• Gave first, second, third readings to Grain Bag Roller Rental Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2478 (carried)
• Gave first, second, third readings to 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2475 (carried)
• Approved waste haulage payment agreements with Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe, Taylor (carried)
• Renewed Green for Life Environmental Ltd. agreement for Bio-Sul production (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive two delegations: Maugwa Clan Energy will present a position statement on cultural safety, and TC Energy will discuss the Coastal GasLink Socio-Economic Effects Management Plan. No reports or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is primarily for information and discussion.

• Delegation: Maugwa Clan Energy - PRRD Position Statement on Cultural Safety (10-11 am)
• Delegation: TC Energy - Coastal GasLink - Socio-Economic Effects Management Plan (11 am)
• Meeting held at 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC

The Committee of the Whole held a third drafting session on the PRRD Position Statement on Cultural Safety with Maugwa Clan Energy, discussing amendments and graphic edits. It recommended that the Regional Board authorize inviting Maugwa Clan Energy and graphic artist Sam Bradd to a future meeting to finalize the statement. The committee also received a presentation from TC Energy on the Coastal GasLink Socio-Economic Effects Management Plan, with discussion on construction impacts, housing, and local hiring.

• Adopted the March 10, 2022 meeting agenda (carried)
• Recommended that the Regional Board authorize inviting Maugwa Clan Energy and Sam Bradd to a future Committee of the Whole meeting to finalize the PRRD Position Statement on Cultural Safety (carried)

Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to consider its 2022 annual budget bylaw (No. 205, 2022) and other routine business. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes, reports, and a closed session. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Annual Budget Bylaw No. 205, 2022 (FN-RHD-017) for consideration
• Adoption of draft minutes from December 17, 2021
• Notice of closed session (ADM-RHD-010)
• Delegations, correspondence, and reports on agenda

Solid Waste Committee

The Solid Waste Committee is reviewing several reports regarding waste management practices and agreements. Discussions include updates on municipal haulage, First Nations agreements, and landfill pilot outcomes.

• UNBC Solid Waste Management Best Practices Study presentation
• Updating Municipal Waste Haulage Agreements
• Updating Solid Waste Agreements with Member First Nations
• North Peace Regional Landfill Vermicomposting Pilot outcome
• Grain Bag Roller Rental Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2478, 2022

Chetwynd Public Library Advisory Committee

The Chetwynd Public Library Advisory Committee is meeting by teleconference to review project updates, including an architecture update from Field Lievers, a Phase 2 schedule, and a draft library floorplan. They will also consider the committee's terms of reference and adopt minutes from the January 19, 2022 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Field Lievers Architecture update
• Phase 2 schedule attachment
• Furniture, fixtures, and equipment list for library
• Draft Chetwynd Library floorplan
• Terms of Reference review

The Chetwynd Public Library Advisory Committee received an update on the new library project, including design details from Field Lievers Architecture. The committee approved the report, which defers the sprinkler decision until a refined cost estimate is received, and provided feedback on design elements like exposed beams and exterior materials. It also approved adding an oven to the café space for discussion at the next meeting.

• Adopted March 2, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Adopted January 19, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Received report CS-CLIB-010 on library project updates (carried)
• Provided feedback to staff on design elements: exposed beams, furniture, equipment locations, exterior materials (carried)
• Approved discussion of adding an oven in café space at next meeting (carried)

Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission

This agenda for the Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No specific topics, reports, or actions are listed.

The commission met on March 1, 2022, and approved the agenda and previous minutes. Reports R-1 through R-4 were received for approval, and the meeting adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda for March 1, 2022
• Approved minutes from January 25, 2022
• Approved reports R-1 through R-4

North Peace Leisure Pool Commission

This agenda for the North Peace Leisure Pool Commission contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive a presentation from MDB Insight on the draft Economic Development Model. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, adoption of agenda, and gallery comments, but the main substantive item is this delegation. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it appears to be a discussion/information item.

• Delegation: MDB Insight - PRRD Draft Economic Development Model (10 am)

The Committee of the Whole received a presentation from MDB Insight on the PRRD Draft Economic Development Model, covering project updates, vision, structure, funding, and governance. No formal decisions were made; the item was for information only. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive votes beyond adopting the agenda.

• Adopted the February 24, 2022 meeting agenda (carried)

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board is meeting to consider a range of items, including three readings of bylaws to establish grant-in-aid services for the Global Geopark and Dinosaur Museum, a contract extension for the North Peace Leisure Pool Replacement Project, and a non-farm use application within the Agricultural Land Reserve. The board will also review an open data policy, economic development model next steps, and various correspondence and reports. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and a consent calendar.

• Global Geopark Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2477, 2022 (three readings)
• Dinosaur Museum Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2476, 2022 (three readings)
• Contract Extension – North Peace Leisure Pool Replacement Project
• Non-Farm Use within the ALR, PRRD File No. 21-007 ALR NFU (deferred from Feb 10)
• OCP & Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 2264 & 2265, 2022 (North Peace Fringe Area)

Rural Budgets Administration Committee

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee is meeting to review the 2022 annual grant allocations for rural recreational and cultural grants-in-aid, and to consider several individual grant requests from local organizations. The agenda also includes adoption of previous meeting minutes, a January 2022 financial report, and a discussion on capital expense versus maintenance. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• 2022 Annual Grant Allocations – Rural Recreational and Cultural Grants-in-Aid (FN-RBAC-139)
• Grant request – South Peace and District Crime Prevention Association (FN-RBAC-134)
• Grant request – Cecil Lake Recreation Commission (FN-RBAC-136)
• Grant request – City of Dawson Creek (FN-RBAC-138)
• January 2022 Financial Report (FN-RBAC-132)

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee approved a $100,000 release to the City of Dawson Creek for removable sports flooring at the Encana Events Centre, fulfilling a prior commitment. It also authorized multiple grants, including $35,000 to the Nor' Pioneer Women's Institute for a columbarium, and several COVID-19 relief grants. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $100,000 to City of Dawson Creek for sports flooring (carried)
• Approved $35,000 grant to Nor' Pioneer Women's Institute for columbarium (carried)
• Approved $5,000 COVID-19 grants to Cecil Lake Recreation, Cutbank Community Club, Dawson Creek Exhibition (each carried)
• Approved $2,000 COVID-19 grant to South Peace Crime Prevention (carried)
• Approved $2,500 sponsorship for Spark Women's Leadership Conference (carried)
• Approved $1,500 scholarship for Dawson Creek Secondary School (carried)
• Approved multiple 2022 grant allocations for Area B, C, E and Sub-Regional (carried)
• Approved COFI 2022 convention travel for Director Rose (carried)

Electoral Area Directors Committee

The Electoral Area Directors Committee is meeting to hear delegations on building sustainable relationships with Indigenous communities, TC Energy's Coastal GasLink community investment, and a draft Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw. They will also review reports on a water conservation grant, Rose Prairie water station gas removal, and the bylaw's third draft, plus discuss BC Rural Centre findings and communications.

• Delegation: Building a Sustainable Relationship with Indigenous Communities (10:00 AM)
• Delegation: TC Energy, Coastal GasLink Community Investment Overview (10:30 AM)
• Delegation: Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw (11:00 AM)
• Report: Regional Water Conservation Plan Grant Opportunity (ENV-EADC-019)
• Report: Rose Prairie Water Station Gas Removal Options (ENV-EADC-020)

The Electoral Area Directors Committee defeated a motion to recommend first and second readings of the proposed Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw 2474, 2022 for all Electoral Areas, after an amendment to limit it to Areas C and D also failed. The committee then carried a motion recommending the Regional Board amend the draft bylaw to apply only to Electoral Areas C and D before further consideration. The committee also recommended the Regional Board authorize a grant application for up to $10,000 for a Regional Water Conservation Plan, and a meeting with Rose Prairie residents about the future of the Rose Prairie Water Station.

• Adopted the February 17, 2022 agenda as amended, with delegations moved to the start of the meeting.
• Adopted the January 12, 2022 minutes as amended to correct the spelling of Cori Ramsey.
• Authorized adding the North Central Local Government Association membership decision to the next Rural Budgets Administration Committee meeting in March 2022.
• Recommended the Regional Board authorize a grant application of up to $10,000 for a Regional Water Conservation Plan.
• Recommended the Regional Board authorize a meeting with Rose Prairie residents to discuss the future of the Rose Prairie Water Station.
• Defeated unanimously a motion to recommend first and second readings of Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw 2474, 2022 for all Electoral Areas.
• Carried a motion recommending the Regional Board amend the draft bylaw to apply only to Electoral Areas C and D before consideration.
• Recommended the Regional Board authorize a letter to Minister Katrine Conroy seeking clarification on whether dugouts for livestock watering require a groundwater licence.

Special Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District board is holding a special meeting to review the overall draft 2022 budget and individual budgets for each service function, from administration to fire protection and sewer systems. They will also consider a grant request from the South Peace Health Services Society. The meeting is for discussion and decision-making on these budget items.

• Overall draft 2022 budget package (FN-BRD-091)
• Grant request from South Peace Health Services Society (FN-BRD-146)
• Draft budgets for all functions, including administration, fire services, parks, recreation, and utilities
• Supplemental requests for web page overhaul, folding machine, and DC Fire Training Centre
• Draft budgets for sewer and water systems in multiple areas (e.g., Charlie Lake, Kelly Lake, Rolla)

The Peace River Regional District Board approved a multi-year grant of $100,000 per year for three years (2022-2024) to the South Peace Health Services Society, with 2022 funding drawn from the 2021 surplus and the Health Related Services Grant-in-Aid. The Board also approved the draft 2022 budget for all functions, including a $90,000 website upgrade and a $13,000 folding machine purchase. All budget items were carried, with some opposed votes on specific functions.

• Approved $100,000/year for 3 years to South Peace Health Services Society, waiving policy for late application.
• Approved $90,000 supplementary request to upgrade the PRRD website.
• Approved $13,000 supplementary request to purchase a folding machine.
• Approved $50,000 for a cost-benefit analysis of acquiring the Dawson Creek fire training centre (opposed by 5 directors).
• Included Function 100 Administration draft 2022 budget of $6,275,982 in the 2022 Financial Plan.
• Included Function 120 Legislative Electoral Areas draft 2022 budget of $29,656,719 in the 2022 Financial Plan.
• Included Function 500 Regional Solid Waste draft 2022 budget of $18,715,775 in the 2022 Financial Plan.
• Included all other draft 2022 budgets for functions 110-702 in the 2022 Financial Plan.

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board is meeting to consider several reports and bylaws, including a development variance permit amendment, two ALR non-farm use applications, a TELUS telecommunications tower concurrence request, and three bylaws (Seniors Aging in Place fees, Solid Waste fees amendment, and Hockey Canada grant-in-aid service establishment). The board will also receive committee recommendations, a grant request from the Dawson Creek Society for Community Living, and correspondence items. The agenda includes routine items like minutes adoption and appointments, plus a closed session.

• Development Variance Permit No. 21-005 Amendment (DS-BRD-210)
• ALR Non-Farm Use applications: PRRD File No. 22-001 ALR NFU (ALC ID 62671) and 21-007 ALR NFU (ALC ID 63912)
• TELUS telecommunications tower concurrence request (File BC109379)
• Seniors Aging in Place Support Services Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2471, 2022 (three readings and adoption)
• Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 2463, 2021 (adoption)

The Peace River Regional District board approved several bylaws and grants, including a 5% increase for sorted industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) tipping fees and a 76% increase for unsorted waste. They also approved multi-year grants for health services, including $300,000 for North Peace Division of Family Practice and $150,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. A motion to use an alternate approval process for the Hockey Canada grant service was defeated, but assent voting was approved instead.

• Adopted Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 2463, 2021, increasing ICI tipping fees by 5% (sorted) and 76% (unsorted) (carried)
• Approved $300,000 multi-year grant to North Peace Division of Family Practice for health professional recruitment (carried)
• Approved $150,000 multi-year grant to Canadian Cancer Society for Kordyban Lodge campaign (carried)
• Approved $85,000 pre-budget grant to Dawson Creek Society for Community Living for Seniors Aging in Place (carried)
• Gave three readings and adopted Seniors Aging in Place Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2471, 2022 (carried)
• Gave first and second reading to Hockey Canada Events Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2473, 2022 (carried, opposed by 3)
• Defeated motion to use alternate approval process for Hockey Canada grant service (defeated)
• Approved assent voting for Hockey Canada grant service, to be held with 2022 election (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Committee of the Whole is meeting on February 10, 2022. The main agenda item is a verbal presentation from Maugwa Clan Energy, including a recap of Session #1 and a live graphic recording related to the PRRD Cultural Safety 'Position Statement'. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as call to order, adoption of agenda, gallery comments, reports, media questions, and adjournment.

• Delegation: Maugwa Clan Energy - Session #1 Recap and Live Graphic Recording - PRRD Cultural Safety 'Position Statement' (verbal presentation, 10 am - 12 noon)

Solid Waste Committee

The Solid Waste Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt minutes, and consider several reports. Key items include the future operations of the Prespatou scale, a second-quarter update on the 24-hour manned transfer station pilot, an RFP award for scale maintenance, and a draft 2022 solid waste budget. The committee will also receive confirmation of a sponsored Crown Grant for the Groundbirch Transfer Station and recess to a closed session.

• Election of chair and vice-chair
• Confirmation of sponsored Crown Grant for Groundbirch Transfer Station
• Prespatou Scale future operations report (ENV-SWC-071)
• RFP Award 15-2021 for Scale Maintenance and Support Services (ENV-SWC-076)
• Draft 2022 Regional Solid Waste budget (ENV-SWC-078)

The Solid Waste Committee recommended the Regional Board award RFP 15-2021 for scale maintenance to Northern Scale Ltd. for five years at up to $85,000 (excluding GST). It also recommended a $25,000 allocation from Area B Fair Share for extraordinary Prespatou scale maintenance, and a report on separating the scale from the Prespatou transfer station property. The committee approved the 2022 budget of $18,715,775 for Function 500, with an 8% increase and a tax rate of $0.2883 per $1,000. All motions carried unanimously.

• Recommended awarding RFP 15-2021 to Northern Scale Ltd. for 5 years, up to $85,000 (carried)
• Recommended $25,000 from Area B Fair Share for Prespatou scale extraordinary maintenance (carried)
• Recommended report on separating Prespatou scale and possible new transfer station location (carried)
• Recommended 2022 budget of $18,715,775 for Function 500, 8% increase (carried)
• Received 24-hour manned transfer station pilot second quarter update (carried)
• Received correspondence on Sponsored Crown Grant for 8225 – 271 Road (carried)
• Adopted January 6, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Elected Director Rose as Chair and Director Bertrand as Vice-Chair (carried)

Special Rural Budgets Administration Committee Meeting

The Peace River Regional District's Special Rural Budgets Administration Committee is meeting to review and discuss a large set of draft 2022 budgets for rural services, including community facilities, fire departments, libraries, sewer and water systems, and recreation. The committee will also consider a grant-in-aid request from the North Peace Seniors Housing Society for non-municipal property taxes and a new fees and charges bylaw for seniors aging-in-place support services. No final decisions are made at this meeting; it is a review and discussion session.

• North Peace Seniors Housing Society grant-in-aid request for non-municipal property taxes
• Seniors Aging in Place Support Services Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2471, 2022
• Critical repairs and maintenance for PRRD-owned community facilities in Area B (Cache Creek, Golata Creek, Upper Halfway community halls)
• Draft 2022 budgets for multiple rural fire departments (Charlie Lake, Chetwynd, Dawson Creek/Pouce Coupe, Fort St. John, Moberly Lake, Taylor, Tomslake)
• Draft 2022 budgets for sewer and water systems (Charlie Lake, Chilton, North Peace Airport, Friesen, Harper Imperial, Kelly Lake, Rolla, Area B potable water)

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee recommended the Regional Board include a $29,656,719 draft 2022 budget for Legislative Electoral Areas, along with numerous service-specific budgets. It also recommended approving a supplementary request to construct a new Chetwynd Library for up to $5,201,500 and a $211,000 water storage project for Charlie Lake Fire. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Recommended $29,656,719 Function 120 Legislative Electoral Areas 2022 budget (carried)
• Recommended new Chetwynd Library construction up to $5,201,500 (carried)
• Recommended Charlie Lake Fire water storage design/installation up to $211,000 (carried)
• Recommended Chetwynd Rural Fire water tender down payment up to $150,000 (carried)
• Approved $36,491 for Cache Creek Community Hall critical repairs (carried)
• Approved $29,019 for Golata Creek Community Hall critical repairs (carried)
• Approved $10,742 for Upper Halfway Community Hall critical repairs (carried)
• Recommended Seniors Aging in Place Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2471 for adoption (carried)

Health Care Scholarship Committee

The Peace River Regional District's Health Care Scholarship Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, adopt minutes, and receive reports on nursing recruitment and retention, scholarship progress, and 2022 funding. A delegation from Dr. Ronak Brahmbhatt will discuss recruiting medical professionals to the Peace Region.

• Election of chair and vice chair
• Delegation from Dr. Ronak Brahmbhatt on recruiting medical professionals
• Report on nursing recruitment and retention focus group results
• Progress update and subscription status for PRRD Health Care Scholarships
• 2022 Health Care Scholarship Funding report

The Health Care Scholarship Committee recommended the Regional Board include $138,000 in the 2022 budget for existing scholarships, promotional efforts, and a new Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program scholarship. It also recommended the Board receive a nursing recruitment focus group report and review the committee's terms of reference. The committee elected Director Rose as Chair and Director Ackerman as Vice-Chair.

• Elected Director Rose as Chair and Director Ackerman as Vice-Chair
• Recommended $30,000 for Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program scholarship (carried)
• Recommended $138,000 for 2022 health care scholarships (carried)
• Recommended Board receive nursing recruitment focus group report (carried)
• Invited Northern Health Medical Affairs to future meeting (carried)
• Recommended Board review committee terms of reference (carried)

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board is meeting to consider several reports and decisions, including the approval of the Chetwynd Library conceptual design, a construction contract award, and public/corporate donations for the project. The board will also review a proposed 4-lot subdivision within the Agricultural Land Reserve, a bylaw enforcement legal proceedings request, and OCP/Zoning amendment bylaws for third reading and adoption. Other items include grant applications, board appointments, and a request for sponsorship.

• Chetwynd Library construction contract award (CS-BRD-113)
• Chetwynd Library conceptual design approval (DR-BRD-028)
• OCP/Zoning Amendment Bylaws 2455 & 2456, 2021 - third reading and adoption
• Proposed 4-lot subdivision within ALR (File No. 21-013 ALR SUB)
• Bylaw enforcement legal proceedings request (File No. 20-222)

The Peace River Regional District Board approved the conceptual design for the new Chetwynd Library and awarded a $350,000 architecture and engineering contract to Field Lievers Architecture Ltd. The Board also authorized legal action to enforce zoning bylaws on a property in Electoral Area D, including removal of unpermitted structures and cessation of business uses. Additionally, the Board approved grant applications for emergency operations equipment and a First Nations Liaison position.

• Approved conceptual design for new Chetwynd Library (carried)
• Awarded $350,000 contract to Field Lievers Architecture Ltd. for library design (carried)
• Authorized judicial review of bylaw adjudication dismissal (carried)
• Required compliance with zoning bylaw for home-based business within 30 days (carried)
• Required removal of unpermitted structures within 30 days (carried)
• Required cessation of business use of structures within 30 days (carried)
• Approved $25,000 grant application for emergency operations equipment (carried)
• Approved $100,000 grant application for First Nations Liaison (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Committee of the Whole is meeting to hear a presentation from Maugwa Clan Energy on cultural safety activities and live graphic recording, and to consider two grant requests: one from the Canadian Cancer Society for the Kordyban Lodge Peace of Mind Campaign (FN-COW-008) and one from the North Peace Division of Family Practice Cooperative (FN-COW-006). No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and report.

• Presentation by Maugwa Clan Energy on cultural safety and live graphic recording
• Grant request from Canadian Cancer Society, Kordyban Lodge Peace of Mind Campaign (FN-COW-008)
• Grant request from North Peace Division of Family Practice Cooperative (FN-COW-006)

The Committee of the Whole recommended the Regional Board approve a $50,000 per year grant for three years to the Canadian Cancer Society for the Kordyban Lodge Peace of Mind Campaign. A separate grant request from the North Peace Division of Family Practice Cooperative for $111,000.32 per year was defeated, but a revised motion for $100,000 per year for three years was carried. The committee also received a presentation on Cultural Safety from Maugwa Clan Energy and observed a moment of silence for Williams Lake First Nation.

• Recommended $50,000/yr for 3 years to Canadian Cancer Society (carried)
• Defeated $111,000.32/yr grant to North Peace Division of Family Practice
• Approved $100,000/yr for 3 years to North Peace Division of Family Practice (carried)
• Observed moment of silence for Williams Lake First Nation (carried)

Broadband Internet and Mobility Committee

The Peace River Regional District's Broadband Internet and Mobility Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on broadband and mobility service function options, a request for a meeting with Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and new business including a regional connectivity knowledge group and committee membership. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and a closed session.

• Broadband Internet and Mobility Service Function Options (ADM-BIMC-007)
• Innovation, Science and Economic Development Meeting Invite Request (ADM-BIMC-004)
• Regional Connectivity Knowledge Group (RCKN) discussion
• Committee Membership discussion
• Notice of Closed Session (ADM-BIMC-006)

The Broadband Internet and Mobility Committee recommended that the Regional Board include funding in the 2022 draft budget for broadband initiatives and prepare a report on establishing a broadband service function. It also recommended sending a letter to Innovation, Science and Economic Development about their meeting policy, and authorizing the Chair to attend RCKN meetings. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted October 20, 2021 meeting minutes (carried)
• Recommended Regional Board send letter to ISED requesting policy explanation (carried)
• Recommended Regional Board include funding in 2022 budget for broadband initiatives (carried)
• Recommended Regional Board prepare report on establishing broadband service function (carried)
• Recommended Regional Board authorize Chair to attend RCKN meetings (carried)
• Recommended Regional Board invite Jerri Wilkins as standing guest (carried)

Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission

This agenda for the Chetwynd Civic Properties Commission contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No specific topics, reports, or actions are listed.

The Civic Properties Commission voted to decline the Greater Hockey League's initial proposal to host a Tier II Junior 'A' hockey team at the Chetwynd and District Rec Centre. The decision was made during the January 25, 2022 meeting, with all other agenda items being routine approvals.

• Declined GMHL Tier II Junior 'A' hockey team proposal (carried)
• Accepted agenda for January 25, 2022 (carried)
• Accepted minutes from December 14, 2021 (carried)
• Received reports R-1 through R-4 for approval (carried)

North Peace Leisure Pool Commission

This agenda contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE meeting software and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting is scheduled for January 24, 2022, but no substantive business is listed.

The North Peace Leisure Pool Commission approved four recommendations: repairing the air handling unit for up to $400,000 (down from $725,000), repairing the hot tub for up to $150,000, repairing leisure pool water lines for up to $150,000, and including the draft 2022 budget of $4,719,066 in the Financial Plan. The commission also tabled then later accepted the Civic Properties Report, and elected Trevor Bolin as Chair and Jim Lequiere as Alternate Chair for 2022.

• Approved air handling unit repair up to $400,000 (Resolution 29/22)
• Approved hot tub repair up to $150,000 (Resolution 30/22)
• Approved leisure pool water line repair up to $150,000 (Resolution 31/22)
• Approved 2022 budget of $4,719,066 for Function 245 (Resolution 32/22)
• Tabled Civic Properties Report until after budget review (Resolution 27/22)
• Accepted Civic Properties Report for information (Resolution 34/22)
• Elected Trevor Bolin as Chairperson for 2022 (Resolution 35/22, unanimous)
• Elected Jim Lequiere as Alternate Chairperson for 2022 (Resolution 36/22, unanimous)

Chetwynd Public Library Advisory Committee

The Chetwynd Public Library Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt minutes, and review a director's report on approval of the library's conceptual design (CS-CLIB-008). The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the design report and related attachments.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Adoption of December 8, 2021 draft minutes
• Director's Report on Approval of Conceptual Design CS-CLIB-008
• Review of project engagement survey results as of November 10, 2021
• Review of Chetwynd Library Design Concept dated Oct 13, 2021

The Chetwynd Public Library Advisory Committee elected Kelly Wilson as Chair and Tanya Harmacek as Vice-Chair for 2022. The committee also adopted the agenda and the December 8, 2021 minutes, and received a report on the approval of the conceptual design for information. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural actions.

• Elected Kelly Wilson as Committee Chair for 2022 (acclaimed)
• Elected Tanya Harmacek as Committee Vice-Chair for 2022 (acclaimed)
• Adopted January 19, 2022 agenda as amended (carried)
• Adopted December 8, 2021 meeting minutes (carried)
• Received Director's Report on Approval of Conceptual Design for information (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss its agenda, hear a delegation from Maugwa Clan Energy on cultural safety, and address any reports or media questions. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being the delegation.

• Delegation: Maugwa Clan Energy - Cultural Safety (10 am)

The Committee of the Whole met and heard a delegation from Maugwa Clan Energy to discuss cultural safety, Indigenous relations, and reconciliation. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational, with plans for a graphic recording session on January 27, 2022.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)

Board Meeting

The Peace River Regional District Board is meeting to consider several zoning and Official Community Plan amendments, award a 2022 fleet contract, and review committee recommendations. They will also hear a presentation from the Peace Liard Regional Arts Council and discuss a grant request from the North Peace Seniors Housing Society. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and appointing board members for 2022.

• Third reading of OCP/Zoning Amendment Bylaws 2454 and 2457 (File 21-010 OCP ZN)
• First and second readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2468 (File 21-012 ZN) and authorization of public hearing
• Third reading of OCP/Zoning Amendment Bylaws 2264 and 2265 (File 16-110 OCP ZN)
• 2022 Fleet Contract Award under RFP 47-2021
• Security Issuing Bylaws for City of Fort St. John (2469) and City of Dawson Creek (2470)

The Peace River Regional District Board gave third reading and adopted OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2454 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2457, 2021, changing a ±3.9 hectare property in the South Peace Fringe Area from Agriculture to Medium Density Residential and from Large Agriculture Holdings Zone (A-2) to Residential 4 Zone (R-4). The Board also approved several other items, including a fleet contract, a radio master plan extension, and security issuing bylaws for the cities of Fort St. John and Dawson Creek. A zoning amendment application (Bylaw No. 2468) was deferred pending a report on an active bylaw enforcement file.

• Adopted OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2454 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2457 (third reading and adoption) (opposed: Director Bertrand)
• Deferred Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2468 pending a report on an active bylaw enforcement file
• Awarded RFP #47-2021 'PRRD Fleet Purchase and Replacement' to Browns' Chevrolet Buick GMC at $103,612
• Extended Emergency Radio Communications Master Plan contract to Planetworks Ltd. for up to $58,200 (total $118,200)
• Gave first three readings and adopted Security Issuing Bylaw No. 2469 (City of Fort St. John) for $6,603,967
• Gave first three readings and adopted Security Issuing Bylaw No. 2470 (City of Dawson Creek) for $5,000,000
• Authorized letters to Premier and Minister regarding snowmobile closures in the South Peace
• Approved 2022 Recreational Trails Grant of $19,987.43 to Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society

Electoral Area Directors Committee

The Electoral Area Directors Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, hear a delegation from the North Central Local Government Association, and discuss an economic development model for the regional district. They will also receive a quarterly update on bylaw enforcement and review findings from the BC Rural Centre.

• Election of chair and vice-chair
• Delegation from North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA)
• Discussion of Economic Development Model for Peace River Regional District
• Bylaw Enforcement File Oct.–Dec. 2021 Quarterly Update (DS-EADC-018)
• BC Rural Centre research findings (Director Sperling)

The Electoral Area Directors Committee recommended the Regional Board not pursue an Economic Development Strategy at this time, citing infeasibility of establishing a service function. The committee also received a quarterly bylaw enforcement report, deferred a discussion on BC Rural Centre findings, and heard a presentation from the North Central Local Government Association on membership fees and advocacy.

• Recommended not pursuing an Economic Development Strategy (carried)
• Received Bylaw Enforcement File Oct.-Dec. 2021 Quarterly Update (carried)
• Deferred BC Rural Centre Findings to February 17, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Adopted January 12, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Adopted December 16, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Elected Director Rose as Committee Chair for 2022
• Elected Director Hiebert as Committee Vice-Chair for 2022

Rural Budgets Administration Committee

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve funding for critical repairs to community facilities, fire department equipment, and other rural projects. The agenda includes reports on facility maintenance needs, funding requests from fire departments, and a financial report.

• Critical repairs for community halls in Areas B and E (Cache Creek, Golata Creek, Upper Halfway, Moberly Lake, Jackfish)
• Funding request for Charlie Lake Fire Department HVAC
• Funding request for Chetwynd Fire Department
• Funding for Iver Johnson Community Park basketball half-court
• Prespatou Transfer Station scale funding for 2022

The Rural Budgets Administration Committee approved multiple funding commitments totaling $524,000 for community facility repairs, fire department equipment, and a park upgrade. It also deferred a report on Area B facility repairs to a special meeting on February 3, 2022, and received the December 2021 interim financial report for information.

• Approved $9,777 for Moberly Lake Community Hall repairs (carried)
• Approved $59,209 for Jackfish Community Hall repairs (carried)
• Approved $15,000 for Charlie Lake Fire Department HVAC/plumbing repairs (carried)
• Approved $150,000 for Chetwynd Fire Department water tender down payment (carried)
• Approved $50,000/year for 5 years ($250,000 total) for Chetwynd Fire Department fire hall replacement reserve (carried)
• Approved $15,000 for Iver Johnson Community Park basketball half-court construction (carried)
• Approved $25,000 for Prespatou transfer station scale maintenance (carried)
• Deferred Area B community facilities critical repairs report to Feb 3, 2022 special meeting (carried)

North Peace Leisure Pool Commission

This agenda contains no substantive items—only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are listed for the North Peace Leisure Pool Commission meeting.

The North Peace Leisure Pool Commission approved 12 of 13 budget recommendations, including funding for a new air handling unit and various repairs, totaling over $1.2 million. Recommendation #13, which would have set the 2022 budget at $4,593,330 with a 12% tax increase, was tabled for further discussion at a special meeting. The commission also received reports on pool operations, including updates on the AHU tender and Worksafe BC compliance.

• Approved $725,000 for air handling unit replacement
• Approved $30,000 for slide tower re-roofing
• Approved $85,000 for baffle installation/replacement
• Approved $25,000 for interior sliding door replacement
• Approved $85,000 for corrosion repair on metal decking
• Approved $50,000 for partition wall and ceiling repairs
• Approved $20,000 for electrical conduit and capacitor replacement
• Tabled 2022 budget with 12% tax increase for special meeting

Solid Waste Committee

The Solid Waste Committee is meeting to consider the draft 2022 budget for regional solid waste services and staffing considerations for the Environmental Services Department. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, correspondence, and new business.

• Environmental Services Department Staffing Considerations (ENV-SWC-072)
• Function 500 Regional Solid Waste Draft 2022 Budget (ENV-SWC-073)

The Solid Waste Committee recommended the Regional Board approve a full-time Solid Waste Foreman position for the 2022 financial plan, with pre-budget approval to allow posting in January 2022. The committee also recommended the Regional Board include the draft 2022 budget of $17,499,171 for Function 500 – Regional Solid Waste, reflecting a 0.2% decrease from 2021 and an estimated tax rate of $0.2883 per $1,000. Both motions were carried unanimously. The draft budget excludes final December invoices, and a revised budget will be presented in February.

• Recommended adding full-time Solid Waste Foreman position (carried)
• Recommended pre-budget approval for foreman position to post in January 2022 (carried)
• Recommended 2022 budget of $17,499,171 for Function 500 (carried)