Regional District of East Kootenay public meetings in 2021

RDEK Board of Directors

The RDEK Board approved borrowing up to $1,026,000 for the Central Solid Waste Subregion Landfill Cell Expansion Project, to be repaid within five years from the solid waste tax requisition. The Board also approved a $40,000 Community Works Fund grant for the Kootenay East Youth Soccer Association, and a $100,000 grant to the Fernie Snowmobile Association for a bridge over Morrissey Creek. Several bylaws were adopted, including the 2021-2025 Five Year Financial Plan amendment and the Holland Creek Sewage Service Area Expansion.

• Approved borrowing up to $1,026,000 for the Central Solid Waste Landfill Cell Expansion Project.
• Approved a $40,000 Community Works Fund grant to Kootenay East Youth Soccer Association.
• Approved a $100,000 Elk Valley Property Tax Sharing grant to Fernie Snowmobile Association.
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3115 (2021-2025 Five Year Financial Plan amendment).
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3086 (Holland Creek Sewage Service Area Expansion).
• Approved $3,477,570.77 in November 2021 cheques.
• Approved multiple ALR exclusion applications to be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission.
• Refused Development Variance Permit No. 33-21 (Fairmont / 2095990 Alberta Ltd).

Central Services Committee

The Central Services Committee approved borrowing up to $1,026,000 from the Municipal Finance Authority for the Central Solid Waste Subregion Landfill Cell Expansion Project, with repayment over five years funded by the solid waste tax requisition. The committee also approved including a grant of up to $114,800 to the City of Kimberley for curbside organics collection in the 2022-2026 Draft Financial Plan. Both motions were carried.

• Approved borrowing up to $1,026,000 for the Central Solid Waste Landfill Cell Expansion Project, repayable within five years.
• Approved including a grant of up to $114,800 to the City of Kimberley for curbside organics collection in the 2022-2026 Draft Financial Plan.

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance & Regional Services Committee approved an administration fee of $59,876 for the 2022/2023 Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs. They also revised 2022 priority projects to delay Windermere Creek Flood Mitigation and Windermere Sewer Projects, focusing on the Athalmer Water Project, and approved a $100,000 grant to the Fernie Snowmobile Association for a bridge over Morrissey Creek. The committee approved the November 2021 cheque register of $3,477,570.77 and introduced two bylaws, including an amendment to the 2021-2025 Five Year Financial Plan.

• Approved $59,876 administration fee for 2022/2023 CBT Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs
• Revised 2022 priority projects to delay Windermere Creek Flood Mitigation and Windermere Sewer Projects, prioritizing Athalmer Water Project
• Approved up to $100,000 grant to Fernie Snowmobile Association for temporary engineered bridge over Morrissey Creek
• Approved November 2021 cheque register for $3,477,570.77
• Approved amended 2020 Statement of Financial Information
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3115 (2021-2025 Five Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3116 (Security Issuing Repeal Bylaw)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to consider several items, including the introduction of bylaws for the Holland Creek sewer service area expansion and an amendment to the East Side Lake Windermere water system fees, as well as master water and sewer servicing agreements for Holland Creek. The committee will also review discretionary grants-in-aid for December 2021 and a funding request from the Kootenay East Youth Soccer Association for an indoor sports facility in Cranbrook. Attendance approvals for two conferences are also on the agenda.

• Bylaw No. 3086 - Holland Creek Sewer Service Area Expansion - Introduction
• Bylaw No. 3033 - East Side Lake Windermere Water System Regulation and Fee Amendment - Introduction
• Holland Creek Master Water & Sewer Servicing Agreements
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid - December 2021 (six applicants)
• Kootenay East Youth Soccer Association – Cranbrook Indoor Sports Facility – Funding Request

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved several items, including a $40,000 Community Works Fund grant for the Kootenay East Youth Soccer Association, authorization for directors to attend two conferences, and approval of discretionary grants-in-aid. It also introduced two bylaws related to water and sewer services and moved to a closed meeting for specific legal and personnel matters.

• Approved $40,000 Community Works Fund grant for Kootenay East Youth Soccer Association (carried)
• Authorized attendance at UBCM Electoral Area Directors' Forum, Feb 8-9, 2022, expenses from Electoral Area Administration (carried)
• Authorized attendance at LGLA 2022 Leadership Forum, Feb 9-11, 2022, expenses from Electoral Area Administration (carried)
• Approved discretionary grants-in-aid totaling $29,000 to five organizations (carried)
• Authorized signing five-year Holland Creek Master Water & Sewer Servicing Agreements with Kinbasket Water & Sewer Company (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3086 (Holland Creek Sewage Service Area Expansion) (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3033 (East Side Lake Windermere Water System Regulation and Fee) (carried)
• Adjourned to closed meeting for litigation, contract renewal, and appointment matters (carried)

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee is meeting to consider a range of planning items, including several Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) exclusion applications, bylaw amendments, development variance permits, and liquor licence applications. The agenda includes public delegations on specific rezoning and subdivision proposals, as well as reports on housing needs and Crown land referrals. Decisions or recommendations made here will go to the full Regional District board.

• ALR exclusion applications for properties in Baynes Lake, Windermere, St. Mary's Lake, Cranbrook North, and Dicken Road
• Bylaw amendments: No. 3106/3107 (Wasa/Keljac), No. 3111/3112 (Lizard Creek/Gallup), No. 3099/3100 (Fairmont/Enayat), No. 3101 (Lyttle Lake)
• Development variance permits: DVP 33-21 (Fairmont/2095990 Alberta Ltd) and DVP 36-21 (Westside/Davies)
• Liquor licence applications for Koocanusa Village/Jessop and Panorama Mountain Village
• Crown land referrals: Mountainside Bible Camp Society lease, Grizzly Basin Outfitters licence, Roth aggregate quarry

The committee forwarded seven private landowner Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) exclusion applications to the Agricultural Land Commission, covering parcels in Baynes Lake, Windermere, St. Mary Lake, Cranbrook North, and Desjardin Road. It also introduced several zoning and OCP amendment bylaws for Wasa, Lizard Creek, and Lyttle Lake, and decided not to proceed with two Fairmont-area bylaws. The committee refused one development variance permit, granted another, and supported or opposed various Crown land and liquor licence applications.

• Forwarded ALR exclusion applications for Dicken Road (Ayars), Windermere Road (Dean), St. Mary Lake Road (Lamb), Highway 95A (Owen's Drilling), Baynes Lake (Palmer, Palmer & Dominick), and Desjardin Road (Press) to the Agricultural Land Commission.
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3101 (Lyttle Lake), Bylaw No. 3106 and 3107 (Wasa), and Bylaw No. 3111 and 3112 (Lizard Creek) for future readings.
• Decided not to proceed with Bylaw No. 3099 and 3100 (Fairmont / Enayat).
• Supported the Kwelera Holdings Inc. ALR subdivision application for 2600 Wycliffe Park Road.
• Refused Development Variance Permit No. 33-21 (Fairmont / 2095990 Alberta Ltd) and granted DVP No. 36-21 (Westside / Davies).
• Opposed the Mountainside Bible Camp Society Crown Land Lease and supported Crown land licences for Grizzly Basin Outfitters and Roth.
• Supported the Jessop liquor licence application for the Koocanusa Village general store after an initial motion was defeated.
• Supported the Panorama Mountain Village Inc. liquor licence application for Hut One Café & Bar and recommended support for the Monroe Lake Road closure.

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee is meeting to consider a grant-in-aid request from the Radium Hot Springs Public Library and to discuss a possible elector assent for a Columbia Valley Transit Service expansion. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and routine correspondence.

• Radium Hot Springs Public Library delegation and 2022 grant-in-aid submission
• Columbia Valley Transit Service expansion elector assent discussion
• Adoption of November 4, 2021 meeting minutes
• Columbia Valley Community Economic Development Advisory Commission minutes from November 2, 2021

The committee referred the Radium Public Library's 2022 funding request to the 2022-2026 Financial Plan process for consideration. It also approved sending a formal request to the District of Invermere, Village of Radium Hot Springs, and Village of Canal Flats to obtain council consent for elector approval of the proposed Columbia Valley Transit Service Expansion. Both motions were carried unanimously.

• Referred Radium Public Library 2022 funding request to 2022-2026 Financial Plan process (carried)
• Approved sending formal request to Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, and Canal Flats for elector consent on transit service expansion (carried)

RDEK Board of Directors

The RDEK Board of Directors is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, hear presentations from Columbia Basin Trust, the Ministry of Transportation, Living Lakes Canada, and NWP Coal Canada about the Crown Mountain Coking Coal Project. The board will also consider numerous bylaws, including zoning and OCP amendments, a housing agreement, and a parks fee update, plus several funding requests and committee recommendations.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Delegation from NWP Coal Canada on Crown Mountain Coking Coal Project
• Bylaw No. 3067: Fernie Rural Fire Protection Service Establishment Amendment - adoption
• Bylaw No. 3104: Park and Trails Regulation and Fee Amendment - three readings and adoption
• Multiple ALR exclusion applications and zoning/OCP amendment bylaws

The RDEK Board of Directors held its annual organizational meeting, electing Rob Gay as Chair and Susan Clovechok as Vice Chair by secret ballot. The board approved a range of operational items, including grants, contracts, and bylaw introductions, and advanced several Agricultural Land Reserve exclusion applications to public hearings.

• Elected Rob Gay as Chair and Susan Clovechok as Vice Chair (secret ballot)
• Awarded Columbia Valley Rural Refuse Hauling contract to GFL Environmental Inc.
• Approved $9,000 grant to Cranbrook Community Forest Society for Fraggle Rock Parking Entrance Construction
• Approved Discretionary Grants-in-Aid: $3,750 to CMHA Kootenays, $800 to Jimsmith Lake Community Association
• Approved $15,000 grant to Community Energy Association for Heat Pump Pilot Program
• Introduced Bylaw 3105 (Lazy Lake Water Level Control Service Establishment) and Bylaw 3104 (Park and Trails Regulation and Fee)
• Approved Notices on Title for properties at 1225 Lake Drive, Windermere and 4772 Crescentwood Drive, Edgewater
• Adopted 2022 Strategic Priorities with amendment on building capacity report

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved a $9,000 grant for the Cranbrook Community Forest Society's Fraggle Rock parking entrance project, contingent on provincial approvals. It also approved discretionary grants-in-aid totaling $4,550 to the Canadian Mental Health Association and Jimsmith Lake Community Association, and a $15,000 grant to the Community Energy Association for a heat pump pilot program. The committee introduced Bylaw No. 3105 to amend the Lazy Lake Water Level Control Service, with director consent as the approval method. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $9,000 grant to Cranbrook Community Forest Society for Fraggle Rock parking entrance (carried)
• Approved $3,750 grant to Canadian Mental Health Association for Essential Items Box Project (carried)
• Approved $800 grant to Jimsmith Lake Community Association for lake water monitoring (carried)
• Approved $15,000 grant to Community Energy Association for heat pump pilot program (carried)
• Approved director consent method for Lazy Lake service area approval (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3105 to amend Lazy Lake Water Level Control Service (carried)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee is meeting to discuss routine reports and several business items, including a proposed parks and trails fee amendment bylaw, a request to renew the Municipal and Regional District Tax for Cranbrook Tourism, and the 2022 strategic plan priorities. The agenda also includes financial statements, a cheque register, and a revised 2022 board meeting schedule.

• Introduction of Bylaw No. 3104 - Park and Trails Regulation and Fee Amendment Bylaw
• Municipal & Regional District Tax Renewal - Cranbrook Tourism support request
• Strategic Plan – Priority Projects 2022
• September 30, 2021 Financial Statements (Quarterly Report)
• Cheque Register - October 2021

The committee approved a letter committing the RDEK to ownership and responsibility for the proposed Windermere Community Trail once built, and to amend the Regional Parks Plan to include it as an Electoral Area F park. They also rescheduled the February 11, 2022 board meeting to February 18, accepted financial statements, supported a 3% tourism tax renewal for Cranbrook, approved the October cheque register, adopted 2022 strategic priorities, and introduced a parks and trails fee bylaw amendment.

• Approved letter committing RDEK to take over Windermere trail and amend Regional Parks Plan (carried)
• Rescheduled Feb 11, 2022 board meeting to Feb 18 (carried, opposed by Director Walter)
• Accepted January-September 2021 financial statements (carried)
• Approved letter of support for Cranbrook Tourism 3% tax renewal 2023-2027 (carried)
• Approved October 2021 cheque register for $2,707,604.12 (carried)
• Adopted 2022 Strategic Priorities with amendment on building capacity report (carried)
• Approved notifying proponents of priority projects rated 5-7 that RDEK cannot undertake them (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3104 amending Park and Trails Regulation and Fee Bylaw (carried)

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee met on November 4, 2021, and held a closed session to discuss the Columbia Valley Rural Refuse Hauling Contract. The committee referred a funding request from Family Dynamix for the Columbia Valley Victim Services program to the Discretionary Grants-in-Aid process. The agenda and minutes from the September 2, 2021 meeting were adopted.

• Referred Family Dynamix funding request for Columbia Valley Victim Services to Discretionary Grants-in-Aid process (carried)
• Adopted agenda for November 4, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Adopted minutes of September 2, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned to closed session to discuss Columbia Valley Rural Refuse Hauling Contract (carried)

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee introduced several zoning and Official Community Plan amendment bylaws, and advanced six private landowner Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) exclusion applications to public hearings. The committee also refused two development variance permits and one ALR non-farm use application, and granted a site-specific floodplain exemption. All decisions were carried, with some opposed votes recorded.

• Introduced Bylaws 2957 & 2958 (Lumberton / Lost Dog Forestry & Columbia Recycle) (carried)
• Introduced Bylaws 3090 & 3091 (Baynes Lake / Soukoroff) (carried)
• Introduced Bylaws 3092 & 3093 (Meadowbrook / Blackburn & Campbell) (carried, Director Wilkie opposed)
• Introduced Bylaws 3094 & 3095 (Baynes Lake / Gonnelly) (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw 3110 (Wycliffe / Young) (carried)
• Advanced 6 ALR exclusion applications to public hearing (carried, some opposed)
• Refused ALR non-farm use application (Cranbrook West / Osha) (carried)
• Refused DVP 34-21 (Wardner / Sander) and DVP 35-21 (Cranbrook West / Lachkovics) (carried)

RDEK Board of Directors

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors will meet to consider a range of planning and administrative items, including several zoning and official community plan amendment bylaws, subdivision applications, and service agreements. The agenda includes presentations from College of the Rockies, Interior Health, and Service Canada, as well as committee recommendations on grants, broadband conference attendance, and park management plans.

• Bylaw No. 2957 & 2958: OCP and zoning amendments for Lumberton (Lost Dog Forestry Ltd & Columbia Recycle Ltd) - two readings
• Bylaw No. 3087 & 3088: Zoning amendments for Meadowbrook (McIndoe & Milligan) and Ta Ta Creek (Repp) - two readings
• Multiple ALR subdivision applications: Silvertip Inc (Rural Kimberley), Vecchi (Skookumchuck), Joe and Kitt (Woods Corner)
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for October 2021 to Columbia River Valley Rural Roots Society, Rocky Mountain Riders Club, and Rocky Mountain School District No. 6
• Village of Radium Hot Springs GIS Services Agreement

The RDEK Board of Directors adopted the Elk Valley Regional Park Management Plan and approved several zoning and official community plan amendments, including for St. Mary Lake West, Baynes Lake, and Lazy Lake Rd. The board also placed Notices on Title on nine properties for bylaw contraventions, approved grants-in-aid, and supported removing three geographical names from provincial maps.

• Adopted Elk Valley Regional Park Management Plan
• Approved 9 Notices on Title for building bylaw contraventions
• Approved $3,700 grant to Columbia River Valley Rural Roots Society
• Approved $883 grant to Rocky Mountain Riders Club
• Approved $5,000 grant to Rocky Mountain School District No. 6
• Adopted Bylaw 3077 & 3078 (St. Mary Lake West / Mt. Evans Land Co.)
• Adopted Bylaw 3079 & 3080 (Baynes Lake / Arnold)
• Adopted Bylaw 3081 (Lazy Lake Rd / Westwood, Blades & Bergdahl)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee is meeting to receive reports and discuss several items, including a poverty reduction plan presentation, environmental and protective services reports, recycling regulation changes, and management plans for regional parks. The agenda is largely informational and discussion-focused, with no major decisions listed.

• Poverty Reduction Plan Final Report presentation
• Environmental Services Report - October 2021
• Protective Services Report - October 2021
• Recycling Regulation Amendments and Initiatives (EPR)
• Elk Valley Regional Park Management Plan

The Governance & Regional Services Committee approved the Elk Valley Regional Park Management Plan, supported removing three geographical names (Mount Pétain, Pétain Creek, Pétain Glacier) from provincial maps, and directed implementation of recommendations from the Wycliffe Regional Park and Exhibition Grounds business plans. The committee also approved the September 2021 cheque register and resubmitted a rural connectivity petition. A late discussion on climate change position statements produced no formal decision.

• Adopted Elk Valley Regional Park Management Plan (carried)
• Supported rescinding Mount Pétain, Pétain Creek, and Pétain Glacier names from provincial maps (opposed: Director Wilks)
• Directed implementation of Wycliffe Regional Park & Exhibition Grounds Business, Strategic & Marketing Plan recommendations (opposed: Director McKerracher)
• Approved September 2021 cheque register for $1,978,167.79 (carried)
• Resubmitted letter to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada as petition on CRTC 2021-181 (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a bylaw enforcement service review, discretionary grants-in-aid, a GIS services agreement with the Village of Radium Hot Springs, and attendance at a broadband conference. The agenda also includes routine reports and adoption of previous minutes.

• Bylaw Enforcement Service Review
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid - October 2021 (Columbia River Valley Rural Roots Society, Rocky Mountain Riders Club, Rocky Mountain School District No. 6)
• Village of Radium Hot Springs GIS Services Agreement
• BC Broadband Association 2021 Annual Conference attendance approval
• Community Works Fund Update

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved attendance for two directors at a broadband conference, approved three discretionary grants-in-aid, authorized a five-year GIS services agreement with the Village of Radium Hot Springs, and directed implementation of the 2021 Bylaw Enforcement Service Review. The meeting then adjourned to a closed session to discuss potential litigation.

• Approved attendance for Directors Doehle and Clovechok at BC Broadband Association 2021 Annual Conference (carried)
• Approved $3,700 grant to Columbia River Valley Rural Roots Society (carried)
• Approved $883 grant to Rocky Mountain Riders Club (carried)
• Approved $5,000 grant to Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 (carried)
• Authorized Chair and CAO to sign GIS services agreement with Village of Radium Hot Springs, Oct 1 2021 to Sep 30 2026 (carried)
• Directed implementation of 2021 Bylaw Enforcement Service Review recommendations (carried)
• Adjourned to closed meeting to consider potential litigation (carried)

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee is meeting to consider several land-use items, including bylaw amendments, Agricultural Land Reserve subdivision applications, and development variance permits. The agenda includes public delegations on specific bylaws and ALR applications, plus reports from the Agricultural Land Commission and advisory planning commissions. Decisions will be made on these items, with a simple majority of directors required for motions to pass.

• Bylaw No. 2957 & 2958 (Lumberton / Lost Dog Forestry Ltd & Columbia Recycle Ltd) amendment
• Bylaw No. 3087 (Meadowbrook / McIndoe & Milligan) amendment
• Bylaw No. 3088 (Ta Ta Creek / Repp) amendment
• Four ALR subdivision applications: Silvertip Inc (Rural Kimberley), Vecchi (Skookumchuck), Joe and Kitt (Woods Corner)
• DVP No. 31-21 (Fernie Alpine Resort / Evans & Sanford) and DVP No. 32-21 (East Side / Holland Creek Homes)

The Planning & Development Services Committee voted to support four Agricultural Land Reserve subdivision applications (Silvertip Inc., Vecchi, Joe, and Kitt) and granted two development variance permits (Fernie Alpine Resort and Holland Creek Homes). Bylaws 2957 and 2958 were referred to staff for further consultation, Bylaw 3087 was introduced, and Bylaw 3088 was not proceeded with. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Supported Silvertip Inc. ALR subdivision at 9507 Stirton Road (carried)
• Supported Vecchi ALR subdivision at 4491 Skookumchuck River Road (carried)
• Supported Joe ALR subdivision at 4165 LD Ranch Road (carried)
• Supported Kitt ALR subdivision at 3621 McGinty Road (carried)
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 31-21 (Fernie Alpine Resort) (carried)
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 32-21 (Holland Creek Homes) (carried)
• Referred Bylaws 2957 and 2958 to staff for further consultation (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw 3087 (Meadowbrook / McIndoe & Milligan) (carried)

Elk Valley Services Committee

The Elk Valley Services Committee is meeting to discuss two new business items: tire management in the Elk Valley subregion and a pavement condition assessment for the Elk Valley Regional Airport. The committee will also adopt minutes from its July 8, 2021 meeting. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion.

• Tire management in the Elk Valley subregion (RFD attached)
• Elk Valley Regional Airport pavement condition assessment (RFD and CYSW report attached)
• Adoption of July 8, 2021 meeting minutes
• Addition of late items requires 2/3 vote
• Voting on new business items is weighted for EV Directors

The Elk Valley Services Committee approved two motions: offering additional support to Tire Stewardship BC for retailer tire pick-ups, and including proposed reserve contributions for Elk Valley Airport runway rehabilitation in the draft 2022-2026 Financial Plan. The airport motion passed with one opposition from Director McKerracher. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved additional support for Tire Stewardship BC on retailer tire pick-ups (carried)
• Approved draft 2022-2026 Financial Plan reserve contributions for Elk Valley Airport runway rehabilitation (carried, opposed by McKerracher)

RDEK Board of Directors

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including multiple zoning and official community plan amendment bylaws, a permissive tax exemption bylaw, and a procedure bylaw. The board will also hear presentations from Teck Coal Limited, MLAs, and on a tourism sustainability project, and will consider committee recommendations on transit, recreation, and other services.

• Bylaw No. 3089: Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw - three readings and adoption (requires 2/3 vote)
• Bylaw No. 3085: Procedure Bylaw amendment - three readings and adoption
• Columbia Valley Transit 3-Year Expansion Plan 2022/23 to 2024/25
• Wasa Recreation Contribution Service - Alternative Approval Process
• Multiple OCP and zoning amendment bylaws for Baynes Lake, Windermere, St. Mary Lake, and Lazy Lake Rd

The RDEK Board rescinded its earlier refusal of Development Variance Permit No. 5-21 (Mission / ZAM Enterprises Ltd) and granted the permit. The board also introduced and advanced multiple planning bylaws, approved grants and funding, and set public hearing dates for several land-use amendments.

• Rescinded refusal of DVP 5-21 (Mission / ZAM Enterprises Ltd) (opposed: McKerracher, Wilks)
• Granted DVP 5-21 (Mission / ZAM Enterprises Ltd)
• Approved $5,000 grant to Cranbrook Tourism for Tourism Master Plan (Area C Economic Development)
• Approved funding for Community Energy Manager program up to $50,000/year for two years
• Approved cheque register for August 2021 in amount of $4,457,924.40
• Adopted Bylaw 3085 (Procedure Bylaw amendment) and Bylaw 3089 (Permissive Taxation Exemption)
• Defeated Bylaw 3070 (Toby Benches / Adams) third reading (opposed by 13 directors)
• Set public hearings for multiple planning bylaws (Windermere North, St. Mary Lake West, Baynes Lake, Lazy Lake Rd)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee will hear three delegations: ColumbiYA on climate change, Rockies Rowing Club on access to Jim Smith Lake, and a Community Energy Manager program funding request. It will also consider new business items including the rowing club access, the energy manager program, a reallocation request for an emergency locator beacon, and the August 2021 cheque register. Two bylaws are up for introduction: Bylaw No. 3085 (Procedure Bylaw amendment) and Bylaw No. 3089 (Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw).

• Delegation: ColumbiYA Youth Action Group on Climate Change
• Delegation and new business: Rockies Rowing Club access to Jim Smith Lake
• Delegation and new business: Community Energy Manager Program funding (BC Hydro partnership)
• New business: CBT CIP/AAP reallocation for Elk Valley Air Search and Rescue emergency locator beacon
• Bylaw introductions: No. 3085 (Procedure) and No. 3089 (Permissive Tax Exemption)

The Governance & Regional Services Committee approved funding the Community Energy Manager program up to $50,000 per year for two years. It also referred the Rockies Rowing Club's request for RDEK ownership of the Jim Smith Lake right-of-way to the next strategic priority setting process. The committee approved a reallocation of Elk Valley Air Search and Rescue Association's CBT grant for a new air box, and approved the August 2021 cheque register for $4,457,924.40. Two bylaws were introduced: Bylaw No. 3085 (Procedure Bylaw amendment) and Bylaw No. 3089 (Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw).

• Approved funding the Community Energy Manager program up to $50,000/year for two years.
• Referred Rockies Rowing Club's request for RDEK ownership of Jim Smith Lake right-of-way to next strategic priority setting process.
• Approved Elk Valley Air Search and Rescue Association's request to reallocate CBT grant funds for a new air box.
• Approved the August 2021 cheque register for the RDEK General Account in the amount of $4,457,924.40.
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3085 (Procedure Bylaw amendment), carried with opposition from five directors.
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3089 (Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw), carried.

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to review reports and consider new business, including an alternative approval process for a Wasa recreation contribution service and an Area C economic development item related to the Cranbrook Tourism Master Plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being reports and correspondence rather than final decisions.

• Wasa Recreation Contribution Service – Alternative Approval Process, including Bylaw No. 3068
• Area C Economic Development – Cranbrook Tourism Master Plan and ETSI grant application
• Development Services Building Report – September 2021
• Engineering Services Report – September 2021
• Kimberley Biathlon Club progress report (DGIA)

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved a $5,000 grant from the Area C Economic Development Service to Cranbrook Tourism for a tourism master plan. It also set rules for the Wasa Recreation Contribution Service alternative approval process, including adopting an elector response form, setting a November 17, 2021 deadline, and using 708 as the elector count. The meeting then adjourned to closed session for legal and award matters.

• Approved $5,000 grant to Cranbrook Tourism for Master Plan (carried)
• Adopted elector response form for Wasa Recreation Contribution Service (carried)
• Set November 17, 2021, 4:30pm deadline for elector responses (carried)
• Set 708 as elector count for Wasa alternative approval process (carried)
• Adjourned to closed session for litigation and award nomination (carried)

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Regional District of East Kootenay Planning and Development Services Committee meets to consider a heavy agenda of land-use items: nine bylaw amendments (Bylaws 3075-3083), two development variance permits, four Crown land referrals, and two road closures. The committee will also hear seven delegations, including a request to reconsider Development Variance Permit No. 5-21 for Mission/ZAM Enterprises Ltd. Several items involve public hearings or advisory planning commission input.

• Bylaw amendments 3075-3083 covering Windermere North, St. Mary Lake West, Baynes Lake, and Lazy Lake Rd properties
• DVP No. 5-21 (Mission/ZAM Enterprises) request for reconsideration
• DVP No. 29-21 (Wardner/Hay) and DVP No. 30-21 (Wasa/Fergus and Arnold)
• Crown land licence applications: McD's Enterprises (aggregate), Collings (roadway), East Kootenay Climbing Association (recreation site), King (specific permission)
• Road closures: Anderson Road (Bruhjell & Ragan) and Amber Road (1228099 BC Ltd & Bad Toro Properties)

The committee rescinded its June 2021 refusal of Development Variance Permit No. 5-21 and granted the permit to vary setbacks at Georgian Pines Mobile Home Park. It also introduced several zoning and OCP amendment bylaws for properties in Baynes Lake, Wasa, Windermere, and St. Mary Lake, and supported various Crown land applications and road closures. One motion to support a Crown land licence for McD's Enterprises was defeated, but a revised motion with conditions was carried.

• Rescinded refusal of DVP No. 5-21 (Mission/ZAM Enterprises) (opposed: Wilks)
• Granted DVP No. 5-21 (Mission/ZAM Enterprises) (opposed: McKerracher, Wilks)
• Introduced Bylaws 3075 & 3076 (Windermere North/Windermere Lions) OCP and zoning amendments
• Introduced Bylaws 3077 & 3078 (St. Mary Lake West/Mt. Evans Land Co.) OCP and zoning amendments
• Introduced Bylaws 3079 & 3080 (Baynes Lake/Arnold) OCP and zoning amendments
• Introduced Bylaw 3081 (Lazy Lake Rd/Westwood, Blades & Bergdahl) zoning amendment
• Introduced Bylaws 3082 & 3083 (Baynes Lake/Prevost) OCP and zoning amendments
• Granted DVP No. 29-21 (Wardner/Hay) and DVP No. 30-21 (Wasa/Fergus and Arnold)

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee meets to hear delegations and consider new business, including a proposed Municipal and Regional District Tax for Radium Hot Springs and Area G, and a three-year transit expansion plan for 2022/23 to 2024/25. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from the August 5, 2021 meeting and reports from directors.

• Delegation from Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce on Municipal and Regional District Tax
• Delegation from Radium Hot Springs Public Library on 2020 annual report
• Item 8.1: Municipal and Regional District Tax Program for Radium Hot Springs and Area G
• Item 8.2: Columbia Valley Transit 3-Year Expansion Plan 2022/23 to 2024/25
• Adoption of minutes from August 5, 2021 meeting

The Columbia Valley Services Committee approved a letter of support for Tourism Radium's application to collect the Municipal and Regional District Tax for Radium Hot Springs and Electoral Area G. It also authorized the CAO to sign the BC Transit 3-Year Expansion Plan for 2022/23 to 2024/25. The committee discussed water access for a proposed PrairieWind Development but took no formal action.

• Approved letter of support for Tourism Radium MRDT application (carried)
• Authorized CAO to sign BC Transit 3-Year Expansion Plan (carried)
• Approved late agenda item for PrairieWind Development Corp. (carried)
• Adopted agenda as amended (carried)
• Adopted August 5, 2021 minutes (carried)

RDEK Board of Directors

The RDEK Board of Directors is meeting to consider a range of items, including the introduction and three readings of Bylaw No. 3067 to amend the Fernie Rural Fire Protection Service, several planning bylaws and development variance permits, discretionary grants-in-aid, and various committee recommendations. The agenda also includes updates from an MP, correspondence, and financial reports. Many items are routine approvals or recommendations from committees.

• Bylaw No. 3067 (Fernie Rural Fire Protection Service Establishment Amendment) - three readings
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for August 2021 (multiple applicants)
• Bylaw No. 3061 (Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Amendment, Windermere North / Bad Toro Properties) - third reading
• Bylaw No. 3070-3074 (various zoning and OCP amendments) - two readings
• Angel Flight East Kootenay - Year 1 Grant Funds

The RDEK Board approved multiple grants, including reassigning a $30,000 recreation grant to Akisq'nuk First Nation and several discretionary grants-in-aid. They introduced and advanced several zoning and OCP amendment bylaws, and approved a letter requesting joint US-BC coordination of Libby Dam operations to maintain Koocanusa reservoir levels. The board also approved the 2022 meeting schedule and various operational items.

• Approved reassignment of $30,000 Columbia Lake Recreation Centre grant to Akisq'nuk First Nation
• Approved discretionary grants-in-aid totaling $20,657 for various organizations
• Approved letter requesting joint US-BC operation of Libby Dam to maintain Koocanusa reservoir at 2445-2455 feet
• Introduced Bylaw 3067 (Fernie Rural Fire Protection) and read it three times
• Introduced Bylaws 3070-3074 (zoning/OCP amendments) and scheduled public hearings
• Approved 2022 board meeting schedule on second Friday of each month
• Approved $2,539,046.40 cheque register for July 2021
• Approved up to $20,000 for Hartley Lake Road dust control

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee is meeting to hear public delegations and consider a range of planning items, including bylaw amendments, agricultural land reserve applications, and eight development variance permit applications. The committee will also review correspondence, advisory commission minutes, and provincial referrals. Most items are for discussion or decision, with several public hearings scheduled.

• Bylaw No. 3070 (Toby Benches/Adams) and Bylaw Nos. 3071-3072 (Westside/1129759 Alb. Ltd.) amendments
• Crabbe ALR subdivision application (Jaffray South)
• DVP No. 21-21 (Cranbrook South/Hoyt) through DVP No. 28-21 (Wardner/Kennedy & Vawdrey)
• Crown land applications: McDonald licence of occupation, Mercereau grant, Moyie Community Association licence
• Mine referral: Terus Construction Ltd. Notice of Work (Area F)

The Planning & Development Services Committee introduced four bylaws (Nos. 3070-3074) to amend zoning and official community plans for properties in Toby Benches, Westside, and Baynes Lake, and supported an ALR subdivision application for the Crabbe property. It also granted nine development variance permits (Nos. 21-21 through 28-21) for various properties, and supported two Crown land applications while opposing one. All decisions were carried, with the McDonald Crown land licence opposed by five directors.

• Introduced Bylaw 3070 (Toby Benches/Adams) with development agreement requirement (carried)
• Introduced Bylaws 3071 & 3072 (Westside/1129759 Alb. Ltd) with development agreement (carried)
• Introduced Bylaws 3073 & 3074 (Baynes Lake/Harris) (carried)
• Supported Crabbe ALR subdivision application (carried)
• Granted DVP 21-21 (Hoyt), 22-21 (Billington & Ince), 23-21 (Mannle), 24-21 (Dilts & Rogers), 25-21 (Chuquer & Skierka), 26-21 (Bishop), 27-21 (Dubois, with covenant), 28-21 (Kennedy & Vawdrey) (all carried)
• Opposed McDonald Crown Land Licence of Occupation (carried with 5 opposed)
• Supported Mercereau Crown Land Grant application (carried)
• Supported Moyie Community Association Crown Land Licence (carried)

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting minutes and correspondence. The main substantive item is a request from the Columbia Lake Recreation Society to reallocate a 2021 grant for the Columbia Lake Recreation Centre, with a letter from Akisq'nuk First Nation attached.

• Reallocation request for 2021 Columbia Lake Recreation Centre grant
• Correspondence: Imagine Kootenay meeting package June 2021
• Adoption of July 8, 2021 meeting minutes

The Columbia Valley Services Committee approved reassigning the 2021 operating grant of $30,000 for the Columbia Lake Recreation Centre from the Columbia Lake Recreation Society to the Akisq'nuk First Nation, and directed staff to prepare a funding agreement. The committee also adopted the agenda and the minutes from the July 8, 2021 meeting, and adjourned to a closed meeting to discuss the Columbia Valley Economic Development Officer contract award.

• Reassigned $30,000 operating grant from Columbia Lake Recreation Society to Akisq'nuk First Nation (carried)
• Directed preparation of a funding agreement for the reassigned grant (carried)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted the July 8, 2021 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adjourned to closed meeting to discuss Economic Development Officer contract award (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to review staff reports, consider discretionary grants-in-aid for several local organizations, introduce Bylaw No. 3067 to expand the Fernie Rural Fire Protection Service area, and decide on a letter of support for a Windermere Creek restoration project. The agenda includes routine items like adoption of minutes and reports from directors.

• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for Bull River BBQ Ranchers Society, City of Cranbrook, Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, Kootenay Livestock Association, Wasa and District Lions Club, Wildsight Invermere, and Lake Windermere Ambassadors Society
• Introduction of Bylaw No. 3067 (Fernie Rural Fire Protection Bylaw) for service area expansion
• Letter of support request from Living Lakes Canada for Windermere Creek Restoration Project
• Development Services Building Report and Engineering Services Report for August 2021

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved $19,657 in discretionary grants-in-aid for August 2021, including COVID relief for Bull River BBQ Ranchers Society and mosquito control for Cranbrook. The committee also provided a letter of support to Living Lakes Canada and introduced Bylaw No. 3067 to expand the Fernie Rural Fire Protection Service Area by 24 properties.

• Approved $19,657 in discretionary grants-in-aid (carried)
• Approved $1,007 grant to Bull River BBQ Ranchers Society for COVID relief (carried)
• Approved $3,500 grant to City of Cranbrook for mosquito control (carried)
• Approved $4,000 grant to Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce (carried)
• Approved $2,000 grant to Kootenay Livestock Association (carried)
• Approved $3,900 grant to Wasa & District Lions Club (carried)
• Approved $4,250 grant to Lake Windermere Ambassadors Society (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3067 to expand Fernie Rural Fire Protection Service Area (carried)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including grant funds for Angel Flight East Kootenay, Lake Koocanusa water levels, the 2022 board meeting schedule, financial statements, a special event licence for the Cranbrook Pro Rodeo, transit agreement amendments, and dust control funding. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and reports.

• Angel Flight East Kootenay Year 1 grant funds
• Lake Koocanusa water levels
• Special event licence for Cranbrook Pro Rodeo
• BC Transit annual operating agreement amendments
• Elk Valley property tax sharing funds for Hartley Lake Road dust control

The Governance & Regional Services Committee approved the 2022 board meeting schedule, moved the October 2021 meetings to October 7-8, and authorized several operational items including a special event licence, transit agreement, and dust control funding. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved 2022 RDEK Board meeting schedule (12 dates, second Friday monthly)
• Changed October 2021 Board meetings to October 7-8
• Approved release of $300,000 year-one grant to Angel Flight East Kootenay
• Approved letter to BC Ministry requesting joint US-BC operation of Libby Dam and possible dam construction
• Issued Special Event Licence to Wycliffe Exhibition Association for Cranbrook Pro Rodeo with noise exemptions
• Approved July 2021 cheque register for $2,539,046.40
• Approved Wasa & District Lions Club grant reallocation for hockey rink boards
• Authorized signing of transit operating agreement for Free Fare for Children 12 and Under program

RDEK Board of Directors

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors is meeting to consider a range of items, including introduction of a waste management regulatory amendment bylaw, establishment of a Wasa recreation contribution service, and several planning and zoning bylaws. The board will also review correspondence, committee recommendations, and potential contract awards. The agenda includes both routine administrative items and substantive decisions on land use and services.

• Bylaw No. 3053 - Central Subregion Waste Management Regulatory Amendment Bylaw - three readings and adoption
• Bylaw No. 3068 - Wasa Recreation Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw - introduction and three readings
• Bylaw No. 3061 - Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Amendment (Windermere North / Bad Toro Properties Ltd) - two readings and public hearing
• Bylaw No. 3062 - Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Amendment (Columere / Friedrich) - third reading
• Contract award for Regional Evacuation Route Plan

The RDEK Board awarded the Central Subregion Landfill cell expansion construction tender to Bad Ventures Ltd. and amended the 2021-2025 Financial Plan to add $556,000 in funding, sourced from the operating reserve and short-term borrowing. The Board also introduced and adopted several bylaws, including the Central Subregion Waste Management Regulatory Bylaw No. 3053 and the Wasa Recreation Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw No. 3068, and approved various grants, contracts, and permits.

• Awarded Central Subregion Landfill cell expansion construction tender to Bad Ventures Ltd. and amended the 2021-2025 Financial Plan to add $556,000 in funding.
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3053 (Central Subregion Waste Management Regulatory Bylaw) after first, second, and third reading.
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3068 (Wasa Recreation Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw) and approved the use of an Alternative Approval Process for assent.
• Approved a letter of support for the City of Kimberley's Municipal and Regional District Tax renewal at 2% for 5 years.
• Approved Discretionary Grants-in-Aid totaling $5,000 to the BC Conservation Foundation and Royal Canadian Legion Branch #36.
• Awarded the Hill Road Dike Upgrade and Erosion Protection Project contract to Transcendent Mining and Mobilization Inc., pending federal authorization.
• Awarded the Regional Evacuation Route Plan contract to ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd.
• Granted four Development Variance Permits (No. 17-21, 18-21, 19-21, 20-21) for properties in the Fernie Alpine Resort and Columbia Lake Road areas.

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee is meeting to consider several land-use items, including a bylaw amendment, Agricultural Land Reserve subdivision applications, and development variance permits. The agenda also includes delegations from applicants and correspondence on mine referrals and an ALR exclusion decision. Most items are for discussion or decision, with no final votes listed on the agenda itself.

• Bylaw No. 3061 amendment for Windermere North (Bad Toro Properties Ltd)
• ALR subdivision applications: Hosmer South (Blunt & Sansom) and Spur Valley (Fountain Capital Corp)
• Four development variance permits: DVP 17-21 (Selinger), 18-21 (Treehouse Holdings), 19-21 (Barry Stuart Realty), 20-21 (Stange, Columbia Lake Road)
• Mine referrals from Teck Resources, McD's Enterprises, and Ximen Mining Corp
• Lake Windermere Management Committee terms of reference renewal

The committee introduced Bylaw No. 3061 to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw for a residential development at 519 Lakeview Road, with a development agreement to be registered on title. It also supported two ALR subdivision applications, granted four development variance permits, and renewed the Lake Windermere Management Committee's terms of reference for one year.

• Introduced Bylaw No. 3061 (Windermere North / Bad Toro Properties Ltd) with a development agreement to be registered on title.
• Supported the Blunt & Sansom ALR subdivision application at 344 Martha Road, south of Hosmer, with a comment on low hay productivity.
• Supported the Fountain Capital Corp ALR subdivision application for a two-lot subdivision on Highway 95 in Spur Valley.
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 17-21 (Fernie Alpine Resort / Selinger).
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 18-21 (Fernie Alpine Resort / Treehouse Holdings Ltd).
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 19-21 (Fernie Alpine Resort / Barry Stuart Realty Inc. & Stuart Industrial Inc.).
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 20-21 (Columbia Lake Road / Stange).
• Authorized the Chair and CAO to sign a one-year renewal of the Lake Windermere Management Committee's Terms of Reference (July 2021 to July 2022).

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, hear a presentation from Selkirk College on local economic development, and review correspondence. The main new business is the Columbia Valley Elector Assent Report, along with funding requests from the Hospice Society, Family Dynamix, CV Airport Society, and BC Transit for transit expansion.

• Columbia Valley Elector Assent Report
• Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley funding request
• Family Dynamix Association - Valley Victim Services Program funding request
• CV Airport Society funding request
• BC Transit - CV Transit Service Expansion

The Columbia Valley Services Committee met on July 8, 2021, and adopted the agenda and minutes from the May 6, 2021 meeting. Directors received an update from Selkirk College on a local economic development delivery models project, with a larger report to follow. They also discussed the Columbia Valley Elector Assent Information report and processes for establishing proposed services and amending the bylaw for an existing service, but no decisions were made on these items.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted the May 6, 2021 meeting minutes (carried)

Elk Valley Services Committee

The Elk Valley Services Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items and one substantive matter: a COVID-19 relief grant for the Elk Valley Regional Airport. The committee will consider a report and a conditional grant agreement related to this funding. The rest of the agenda consists of standard items like adopting minutes and adding late items.

• Consideration of Elk Valley Regional Airport COVID-19 Relief Grant
• Review of COVID-19 Airport Relief Conditional Grant Agreement
• Adoption of May 6, 2021 meeting minutes

The Elk Valley Services Committee approved using Elk Valley Regional Airport COVID-19 relief grant funds for 2021 budgeted operational expenditures and for implementing an area navigation (RNAV) instrument approach system to assist with medivac use. The motion was carried. The committee also adopted the agenda and the minutes from the May 6, 2021 meeting.

• Approved using Elk Valley Regional Airport COVID-19 relief grant funds for 2021 budgeted operational expenditures and an RNAV instrument approach system for medivac use.
• Adopted the agenda for the July 8, 2021 meeting.
• Adopted the minutes from the May 6, 2021 meeting.

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee will hear a presentation from BC Transit on a new operating company and regional approach, and will consider appointments and reports. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, correspondence reports, and a cheque register.

• BC Transit presentation on new operating company and regional approach
• Columbia Basin Trust - appointment of director
• Environmental Services Report - July 2021
• Protective Services Report - July 2021
• Cheque Register - June 2021

The Governance & Regional Services Committee met on July 8, 2021, and approved its agenda and the minutes from June 3, 2021. It nominated Director Don McCormick as the RDEK representative to the Columbia Basin Trust Board of Directors and approved the June 2021 cheque register for $1,300,508.09. The committee also adjourned to a closed meeting to discuss a regional evacuation route plan contract and COVID-19 organizational impacts, then reconvened.

• Nominated Director Don McCormick as RDEK representative to Columbia Basin Trust Board (carried)
• Approved June 2021 cheque register for $1,300,508.09 (carried)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted the June 3, 2021 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adjourned to closed meeting for evacuation route contract and COVID-19 impacts (carried)

Central Services Committee

The Central Services Committee is meeting to discuss new business, including the renewal of the Municipal and Regional District Tax for the City of Kimberley, and to introduce Bylaw No. 3053, a waste management regulatory amendment for the Central Subregion. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and late items.

• Municipal and Regional District Tax renewal for City of Kimberley
• Introduction of Bylaw No. 3053 - Central Subregion Waste Management Regulatory Amendment Bylaw
• Adoption of June 3, 2021 meeting minutes

The Central Services Committee approved a letter of support for the City of Kimberley's request to renew a 2% Municipal and Regional District Tax for five years starting April 1, 2022. The committee also introduced Bylaw No. 3053, an amendment to the Central Subregion Waste Management Regulatory Bylaw. The meeting then adjourned to a closed session to discuss a landfill cell expansion construction contract.

• Approved a letter of support for the City of Kimberley's 2% Municipal and Regional District Tax renewal for 5 years
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3053, amending the Central Subregion Waste Management Regulatory Bylaw
• Adjourned to a closed meeting to discuss the Central Subregion Landfill Cell Expansion Construction Contract

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to review staff reports, consider discretionary grants, and discuss attendance and sponsorship for the AKBLG convention. The committee will also introduce Bylaw No. 3068 to establish a Wasa recreation contribution service, which may require elector assent. The agenda includes routine items like adoption of minutes and correspondence.

• Bylaw No. 3068 - Wasa Recreation Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw - introduction
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid - July 2021, including British Columbia Conservation Foundation and Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 36
• AKBLG Convention and Annual General Meeting - attendance approval and sponsorship
• Fernie Snowmobile Association - letter of support
• Community Works Funds Summary 2016-2021

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved attendance and a $4,000 sponsorship for the AKBLG convention, plus discretionary grants totaling $5,000. It also introduced a bylaw to establish a Wasa recreation contribution service via an alternative approval process. The meeting then adjourned to closed session.

• Approved attendance at the AKBLG Pre-Conference Workshop, Convention and Annual Meeting, October 1-3, 2021, in Radium Hot Springs, with expenses paid from General and Electoral Area Administration.
• Approved a $4,000 sponsorship for the 2021 AKBLG Annual Conference, paid from General Administration.
• Approved Discretionary Grants-in-Aid: $1,000 to BC Conservation Foundation (WildSafeBC Elk Valley) for Area A and $1,000 for Area B; $3,000 to Royal Canadian Legion Branch #36 (Wheels in the Valley) for Area A.
• Approved a letter of support for the Fernie Snowmobile Association's application to the Canadian Community Revitalization Fund.
• Approved using the Alternative Approval Process to gain assent for the Wasa Recreation Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw.
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3068, 2021, the Wasa Recreation Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw.
• Adjourned to a closed meeting to discuss litigation and a construction contract.

RDEK Board of Directors

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors is meeting to hear delegations on the Crown Mountain Coking Coal Project, boating decibel limits, Golden Life's 2021 goals, and a Canfor update. The board will also consider several bylaws, including sewer fee amendments, security issuing bylaws for Canal Flats, and multiple zoning and development variance permits, along with grants-in-aid and funding recommendations.

• Delegation from NWP Coal Canada Ltd. on Crown Mountain Coking Coal Project
• Decibel Coalition presentation on boating decibel limits
• Bylaw No. 3063: Edgewater Sewer System Regulation and Fee Bylaw Amendment
• Bylaw No. 3066 and 3069: Security Issuing Bylaws for Canal Flats sewer lift station and sewage treatment plant upgrade
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for June 2021 to 9 local organizations

The RDEK Board approved a revised payment schedule for the five-year, $500,000 grant to Angel Flight East Kootenay, accelerating $300,000 to 2021 with $50,000 in each subsequent year. The board also adopted several bylaws, including the Edgewater Sewer System Regulation and Fee Bylaw amendment and two Security Issuing Bylaws, and approved multiple development variance permits. A letter of support was provided to the Decibel Coalition for their initiative to add decibel limits to federal boat muffler regulations.

• Approved accelerated $500,000 Angel Flight grant: $300,000 in 2021, $50,000/year 2022-2025 (opposed: Clovechok, Reinhardt)
• Adopted Bylaw 3063 amending Edgewater Sewer System Regulation and Fee Bylaw
• Adopted Security Issuing Bylaws 3066 and 3069
• Approved letter of support for Decibel Coalition boat muffler decibel limit initiative
• Approved $0.11/gallon single rate for liquid waste in Central Subregion (opposed: Doehle)
• Approved sole-sourcing landfill liner membrane from Western Tank & Liner
• Approved multiple discretionary grants-in-aid totaling over $30,000
• Refused DVP 5-21 (Mission/ZAM Enterprises); granted DVPs 10-21, 12-21 through 16-21

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to discuss routine reports, consider discretionary grants-in-aid for several local organizations, and introduce Bylaw No. 3063 regarding Edgewater sewer system regulation and fees. The agenda includes adoption of minutes and standard procedural items.

• Introduction of Bylaw No. 3063 (Edgewater Sewer System Regulation and Fee Bylaw)
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for June 2021, including Columbia Valley Food and Farm Association, Cranbrook Lions Club, and others
• 2020 Annual Water Systems Report
• Development Services Report - June 2021
• Engineering Services Report - June 2021

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved a series of discretionary grants-in-aid totaling $31,711 to various community organizations, including the Columbia Valley Food and Farm Association, Cranbrook District 4-H Council, and Little Mittens Animal Rescue Association. The committee also introduced Bylaw No. 3063, which amends the Edgewater Sewer System Regulation and Fee Bylaw. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved $31,711 in discretionary grants-in-aid to 9 organizations (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3063, Edgewater Sewer System Regulation & Fee Bylaw amendment (carried)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a request to accelerate grant payments to Angel Flight East Kootenay, a discussion of COVID-19 board survey results, funding recommendations for Columbia Basin Trust programs, and a request to support motorized vessel restrictions on the St. Mary River. The committee will also consider introducing security issuing bylaws for the Village of Canal Flats and extending an agreement for the Yaqakxaqⱡamki (Koocanusa) boat launch. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and a cheque register.

• Angel Flight East Kootenay request to accelerate grant payments
• 2021/2022 CBT Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs funding recommendations
• Vessel restrictions on St. Mary River – Ktunaxa Nation Council support
• Bylaw No. 3066 and Bylaw No. 3069 – Security Issuing Bylaws for Village of Canal Flats (sewer lift station and sewage treatment plant upgrade)
• Yaqakxaqⱡamki (Koocanusa) Boat Launch Agreement extension

The Governance & Regional Services Committee approved restructuring the $500,000 grant to Angel Flight East Kootenay, paying $300,000 in 2021 and $50,000 annually from 2022 to 2025. The committee also approved funding recommendations for Columbia Basin Trust programs, a reallocation for Elk Valley Minor Hockey, a report on vessel restrictions, and several administrative items.

• Approved accelerated grant payment schedule for Angel Flight East Kootenay: $300K in 2021, $50K/year 2022-2025 (opposed: Clovechok, Qualizza, Reinhardt)
• Approved 2021/2022 CBT Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs funding recommendations
• Approved Elk Valley Minor Hockey Association reallocation of CBT grant for goalie gear
• Approved preparing report on vessel operation restriction regulation for St. Mary River (amended next day to include federal request)
• Approved scheduling UBCM Convention meetings, adding hospital capital funding and social services service area topics
• Approved May 2021 cheque register for $1,494,283.16
• Authorized signing amendment to extend Yaqakxaqⱡamki Boat Launch agreement to July 1, 2022
• Introduced Security Issuing Bylaws No. 3066 and No. 3069

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee is meeting to consider several land-use items, including Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) applications, two bylaw amendments, and seven development variance permit applications. The agenda also includes delegations from applicants and correspondence from the Agricultural Land Commission. Decisions made here will be recommendations to the full Regional District board.

• Bylaw No. 3062 (Columere/Friedrich) and Bylaw No. 3065 (Wycliffe/Stenersen & Vander Kooy) amendments
• ALR non-farm use application: Sparwood North / Foothills SilvaCulture Ltd.
• ALR subdivision application: Baynes Lake / Palmer
• Seven Development Variance Permit applications (DVP 5-21, 10-21, 12-21, 13-21, 14-21, 15-21, 16-21)
• Agricultural Land Commission decisions on Wycliffe/Hetherington and Brisco/Hann applications

The Planning and Development Services Committee approved seven development variance permits (DVP 10-21, 12-21, 13-21, 14-21, 15-21, 16-21) and refused one (DVP 5-21). It also voted to support two Agricultural Land Reserve applications (Foothills Silva Culture Ltd. and Palmer). Two bylaws were introduced, and a motion to request a water meter was defeated.

• Granted DVP 10-21 (Tie Lake / Buzanko, Stewart & Tremblay)
• Granted DVP 12-21 (Toby Benches / 1915051 Alberta Ltd & Park)
• Granted DVP 13-21 (Wasa / Roe) subject to restrictive covenant
• Granted DVP 14-21 (Fairmont / Mair)
• Granted DVP 15-21 (Toby Benches / Robinson)
• Granted DVP 16-21 (Windermere North / Barsby Holdings Inc)
• Refused DVP 5-21 (Mission / ZAM Enterprises Ltd)
• Supported ALR non-farm use (Foothills Silva Culture Ltd.) and ALR subdivision (Palmer)

Central Services Committee

The Central Services Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed amendment to the Central Subregion Waste Management Regulatory Bylaw regarding fees. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings and routine procedural items.

• Discussion of Central Subregion Waste Management Regulatory Bylaw fee amendment
• Adoption of minutes from March 5, 2020 and February 11, 2021 meetings

The Central Services Committee defeated a motion to introduce a two-tiered liquid waste rate ($0.11/gal and $0.21/gal for campgrounds) and instead approved a single rate of $0.11 per gallon for the Central Subregion Waste Management Regulatory Bylaw. The meeting then adjourned to a closed session to discuss landfill information exempt from disclosure.

• Two-tiered liquid waste rate ($0.11/gal, $0.21/gal campgrounds) defeated (3 opposed)
• Single liquid waste rate of $0.11/gal approved (1 opposed)
• Adjourned to closed meeting for landfill info under Section 90(1)(j)

RDEK Board of Directors

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including multiple zoning and floodplain amendment bylaws, development variance permits, and a contract for the Cold Spring Creek debris flow mitigation project. The board will also review audited financial statements, quarterly reports, and a request for new funding from the Columbia Valley Hospice Society. Several items are recommendations from standing committees, and the agenda includes a delegation on preventing child sex trafficking in BC.

• Adoption of Bylaw No. 3047 (Fairmont Flood and Landslide Service Establishment Amendment)
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 2988 (Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Amendment, Windermere North/PrairieWind Development Corp.)
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 3012 (Electoral Area C South Zoning & Floodplain Management Amendment, Lumberton/Mazurek)
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 3028 (Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Amendment, Dry Gulch/Kayhay Holdings Ltd)
• Third reading and adoption of Bylaw No. 3044 (South Country Zoning & Floodplain Management Amendment, Miscellaneous/RDEK)

The RDEK Board granted Development Variance Permit No. 32-20 (Fernie North / Tomlinson) after an initial motion to refuse it was defeated. The board also approved several grants, contracts, and bylaw introductions, and authorized a letter supporting anti-sex-trafficking initiatives.

• Granted DVP No. 32-20 (Fernie North / Tomlinson) after refusal motion defeated
• Approved discretionary grants-in-aid totaling $29,300 (Cranbrook Boys and Girls Club, Colombo Lodge, Holy Family Parish, Wasa Recreation Society)
• Awarded Cold Spring Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Phase 2 engineering contract to McElhanney Ltd.
• Awarded Elkford Transfer Station Operations tender to GFL Environmental Inc.
• Approved 2020 financial statements and quarterly financial statements (Jan–Mar 2021)
• Approved April 2021 cheque register for $4,234,637.04
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3047 (Fairmont Flood & Landslide Service amendment)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3059 (Wycliffe / Novak Housing Agreement)

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee is meeting to hear delegations on a development variance permit (DVP No. 32-20) for Fernie North, and to consider several bylaw amendments, development variance permits, and Crown land referrals. The agenda includes decisions on items such as Bylaw No. 3052 (Meadowbrook/Wade), Bylaw No. 3054/3055 (Baynes Lake), and Bylaw No. 3059 (Wycliffe/Novak), as well as multiple DVP applications and a road closure request.

• DVP No. 32-20 (Fernie North / Tomlinson) - revised report and public consultation info
• Bylaw No. 3052 (Meadowbrook / Wade) - amendment
• Bylaw No. 3054 & 3055 (Baynes Lake / McGowan & Robinson) - amendments
• Bylaw No. 3059 (Wycliffe / Novak) - amendment
• MoTI road closure – Spillimacheen / Winnick

The Planning & Development Services Committee refused Development Variance Permit No. 32-20 for a shipping container storage facility at 6145 Brenner Road in Fernie, despite a motion to grant it being defeated. However, the minutes note that the RDEK Board of Directors granted the permit the following day. The committee also introduced several zoning and housing bylaws, granted three other development variance permits, and supported three external applications.

• Refused DVP No. 32-20 (Fernie North / Tomlinson) (motion to grant defeated; refusal carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3052 (Meadowbrook / Wade) zoning amendment
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3054 (Baynes Lake / McGowan & Robinson) OCP amendment
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3055 (Baynes Lake / McGowan & Robinson) zoning amendment
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3059 (Wycliffe / Novak) housing agreement
• Granted DVP No. 7-21 (Fairmont Riverside Golf Estates)
• Granted DVP No. 9-21 (Dry Gulch / Pistek)
• Granted DVP No. 11-21 (Windermere North / Kormylo)

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee is meeting to consider a new funding service request from the Columbia Valley Hospice Society, including a proposed 2022 parcel tax. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes, a presentation from the hospice society, and correspondence items such as the Imagine Kootenay year-end report and Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund final reports.

• Columbia Valley Hospice Society new funding service request and 2022 parcel tax funding request
• Presentation by Columbia Valley Hospice Society (Daneve McAffer, Laura Cuthbertson, Michele Neider)
• Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund 2020 final reports from Windermere District Farmers Institute and Columbia Wetlands Stewardship Partners
• Imagine Kootenay year-end report
• Adoption of minutes from February 11 and March 4, 2021 meetings

The Columbia Valley Services Committee voted to have staff prepare a report on options for elector assent and property tax implications for four potential new or increased services: a Columbia Valley Hospice Society operating grant, a Columbia Valley Airport Society operating grant, a Columbia Valley Victim Assistance operating grant, and a Columbia Valley Transit Expansion Plan. The motion was carried. The committee also adopted the agenda and minutes from previous meetings, and adjourned to a closed meeting to discuss a Radium Public Library appointment.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adopted Feb 11, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Adopted Mar 4, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare report on elector assent options for four potential services (carried)
• Adjourned to closed meeting for Radium Public Library appointment (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will hear a presentation on the RDEK Electoral Areas Housing Needs Report, receive building and engineering reports, and consider attendance at the UBCM 2021 Annual Convention. They will also vote on discretionary grants-in-aid for several local organizations. The agenda includes routine items like adoption of minutes and late items.

• Presentation on RDEK Electoral Areas Housing Needs Report by Sandy Mackay
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for May 2021: Cranbrook Boys and Girls Club, Cristoforo Colombo Lodge Local 14, Holy Family Parish Diocese of Nelson, Wasa Recreation Society
• Approval of attendance at UBCM 2021 Annual Convention
• Development Services Building Report for May 2021
• Engineering Services Report for May 2021

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved attendance at the UBCM Annual Convention and disbursed four discretionary grants-in-aid. The meeting then adjourned to closed session to discuss litigation and a contract. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved attendance at UBCM Annual Convention (Sept 14-17, 2021) with expenses paid from administration budgets
• Approved $3,500 grant to Cranbrook Boys and Girls Club for Kootenay Street Clubhouse Renovations
• Approved $15,000 grant to Cristoforo Colombo Lodge #14 for financial assistance
• Approved $10,000 grant to Holy Family Parish Diocese of Nelson for Bell Tower Roof Repairs
• Approved $800 grant to Wasa Recreation Society for Tri Village Facility Tax Information Package
• Adjourned to closed meeting to discuss litigation and Cold Spring Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Project Phase 2 contract

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee is meeting to review the 2020 audited financial statements and Statement of Financial Information, as well as the March 31, 2021 quarterly financial statements. The committee will also consider a cheque register for April 2021 and a proposed 2021/2022 annual operating agreement for Columbia Valley and Elk Valley transit services. Routine items include adoption of minutes and reports from environmental and protective services.

• 2020 Audited Financial Statements and Statement of Financial Information Report
• March 31, 2021 Quarterly Financial Statements
• Cheque Register - April 2021
• 2021/2022 Columbia Valley & Elk Valley Annual Operating Agreement with BC Transit

The Governance & Regional Services Committee approved the 2020 RDEK Financial Statements and Statement of Financial Information, accepted the January-March 2021 quarterly financial statements, approved the April 2021 cheque register for $4,234,637.04, and authorized signing the 2021/2022 Annual Operating Agreement with BC Transit for Columbia Valley and Elk Valley transit services. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2020 RDEK Financial Statements and Statement of Financial Information (carried)
• Accepted RDEK financial statements for January-March 2021 (carried)
• Approved April 2021 cheque register for $4,234,637.04 (carried)
• Authorized Chair and CAO to sign 2021/2022 Annual Operating Agreement with BC Transit (carried)

Elk Valley Services Committee

The committee will review updates regarding the Organics Infrastructure Program. This includes a presentation by Megan Lohmann and discussion of unfinished business related to the Elk Valley Organics Processing Facility.

• Organics Infrastructure Program presentation
• Elk Valley Organics Processing Facility update

The Elk Valley Services Committee voted to amend the 2021-2025 Financial Plan to include construction of an organics compost processing facility at the Sparwood Transfer Station/Landfill site, with the Elk Valley subregion's construction cost contribution capped at $166,580 and operating costs not exceeding current hauling and tipping costs. A separate motion to prepare a plan for banning commercial organics from the solid waste stream was defeated. The committee also adopted the agenda and minutes from previous meetings, and adjourned to a closed session to discuss the Elkford Transfer Station Operations Contract.

• Approved amendment to 2021-2025 Financial Plan for organics compost facility at Sparwood Transfer Station/Landfill, with subregion contribution capped at $166,580 (opposed: McKerracher, Wilks)
• Defeated motion to prepare a plan for a ban on commercial organics in the solid waste stream (opposed: McKerracher, Qualizza, Sosnowski)
• Adopted agenda for May 6, 2021 meeting
• Adopted minutes from February 11, 2021 meeting
• Adopted minutes from March 4, 2021 meeting
• Adjourned to closed meeting to discuss Elkford Transfer Station Operations Contract

RDEK Board of Directors

The RDEK Board of Directors is meeting to consider a large agenda of committee recommendations, including several bylaws for adoption or readings, new service agreements, and grant approvals. Key items include amendments to the 2021-2025 financial plan, waste management fee changes, and multiple zoning and official community plan amendments. The board will also hear delegations from the Economic Trust of the Southern Interior and Royal LePage East Kootenay Realty, and discuss a short-term rental policy.

• Bylaw No. 3056: 2021-2025 Financial Plan Amendment (includes Fairmont Creek flood and landslide amendments)
• Bylaw No. 3053: Central Subregion Waste Management fee amendment (Baynes Lake exfiltration basin)
• Bylaw No. 3058: Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena regulation and fee amendment
• Building inspection service agreements with Invermere and Fernie (2021-2025)
• Discretionary grants-in-aid for April 2021 (six organizations)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including building inspection service agreements with the District of Invermere and City of Fernie, 2021 UBCM membership dues, discretionary grants-in-aid, and a Columbia Valley recreation strategy funded through the Community Works Fund. The agenda also includes routine reports on building and engineering services, a Cold Spring Creek risk assessment, and adoption of previous meeting minutes.

• Building inspection agreements with District of Invermere and City of Fernie (2021-2025)
• 2021 UBCM membership dues (weighted vote)
• Discretionary grants-in-aid for April 2021, including Aldridge Community Association, BC Conservation Foundation, Columbia House Enhancement Society, Kimberley Gymnastics Society, Kimberley Nordic Club
• Community Works Fund for Columbia Valley Recreation Strategy
• Cold Spring Creek Risk Assessment Report

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved the 2021 UBCM membership fee of $9,347.15 plus GST, authorized agreements with the District of Invermere and City of Fernie for building and plumbing inspection services, and approved several discretionary grants-in-aid. It also granted up to $50,000 from Community Works Funds to the Village of Radium Hot Springs for a recreation strategy. The meeting adjourned to closed session to discuss potential litigation.

• Approved 2021 UBCM membership fee of $9,347.15 plus GST
• Authorized signing agreement with District of Invermere for building/plumbing inspection services (2021-2025)
• Authorized signing agreement with City of Fernie for building/plumbing inspection services (2021-2025)
• Approved discretionary grants-in-aid totaling $11,900 to five organizations
• Granted up to $50,000 from Community Works Funds to Village of Radium Hot Springs for Columbia Valley Recreation Strategy
• Adjourned to closed meeting to discuss potential litigation (Notice on Titles)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially introduce several items, including a new service for the Wasa Community Hall, a regional fire dispatch contract renewal, and multiple bylaw amendments. The agenda includes routine adoption of minutes and reports, as well as new business items. Decisions on these items will be made by the committee and forwarded to the full board.

• Regional Fire Dispatch Contract Renewal (2021-2026)
• Bylaw No. 3053 - Central Subregion Waste Management Fee Amendment (Baynes Lake Exfiltration Basin)
• Bylaw No. 3056 - 2021-2025 Financial Plan Amendment (includes Fairmont Creek Flood and Landslide Amendments)
• Bylaw No. 3058 - Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena Regulation and Fee Amendment
• Wasa Community Hall Funding Service - new service proposal

The committee approved a five-year renewal of the regional fire dispatch service agreement with the Kelowna Fire Department, authorizing the Chair and CAO to sign at the rates in Schedule B. It also directed staff to prepare an updated schedule for the Wasa Community Hall Funding service, with a goal of an Alternative Approval Process in fall 2021. A letter will be sent to Columbia Basin Trust requesting participation in the Kootenay Clean Energy Transition Project, and Chair Rob Gay was authorized to attend the UBCM Regional District Chair and CAO Virtual Forum. The committee postponed Bylaw No. 3053 (waste management fee amendment) for further consultation, introduced Bylaw No. 3056 (financial plan amendment) and Bylaw No. 3058 (EMMA regulation and fee amendment), and approved the March 2021 cheque register for $1,745,291.25.

• Approved renewal of regional fire dispatch contract with Kelowna Fire Department for May 30, 2021 to May 29, 2026
• Directed staff to prepare updated schedule for Wasa Community Hall Funding service, aiming for fall 2021 Alternative Approval Process
• Approved sending letter to Columbia Basin Trust requesting participation in Kootenay Clean Energy Transition Project
• Authorized Chair Rob Gay to attend UBCM Regional District Chair and CAO Virtual Forum on April 13-14, 2021
• Approved March 2021 cheque register for $1,745,291.25
• Postponed Bylaw No. 3053 (Central Subregion Waste Management Fee Amendment) for further consultation
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3056 (2021-2025 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3058 (Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena Regulation and Fee Amendment Bylaw)

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee is reviewing several bylaw amendments and development permits. The agenda includes discussions on Agricultural Land Reserve applications and crown land grant referrals.

• Bylaw No. 3040 & Bylaw No. 3041 (Windermere East / 0703641 BC Ltd)
• Bylaw No. 3044 (Miscellaneous / RDEK)
• Bylaw No. 3057 (Cranbrook West / Keim)
• Bylaw No. 3060 (ALR Exclusion Applications / RDEK)
• Robertshaw ALR Non Farm Use Application

The committee refused an ALR non-farm use application for a 160-site RV park at 726 Highway 95 in Spillimacheen, with one director opposed. It granted Development Permit No. 108-20 (Bad Toro/GC Enterprises) as amended, and Development Variance Permits No. 3-21 (Fernie Alpine Resort) and No. 4-21 (Windermere East/Kotowski). The committee also introduced several bylaws, including Bylaw No. 3044 (South Country Zoning & Floodplain Management amendment) and Bylaw No. 3057 (Housing Agreement for Cranbrook West/Keim), and referred Bylaw No. 3040/3041 (Windermere East) to staff for further review.

• Refused the Robertshaw ALR non-farm use application for an RV park at 726 Highway 95 (opposed: Director Wilks).
• Granted Development Permit No. 108-20 (Bad Toro Properties - GC Enterprises) as amended.
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 3-21 (Fernie Alpine Resort / Vandermolen).
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 4-21 (Windermere East / Kotowski).
• Referred Bylaw No. 3040 and Bylaw No. 3041 (Windermere East) to staff for further consultation and impact assessment.
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3044 (South Country Zoning & Floodplain Management amendment).
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3057 (Housing Agreement for Cranbrook West / Keim).
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3060 (Development Applications Bylaw amendment for ALR exclusion applications).

RDEK Board of Directors

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors is meeting to consider a range of items, including the introduction of the 2021-2025 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, several zoning and official community plan amendments, and various funding requests. The board will also review committee recommendations on solid waste, grants, and other services. Several items are procedural, such as adoption of minutes and the cheque register.

• Bylaw No. 3049 - 2021-2025 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw - introduction and three readings
• Bylaw No. 3047 - Fairmont Flood and Landslide Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw - three readings
• Bylaw No. 3022 - Steamboat Jubilee Mountain Official Community Plan - public hearing and delegation
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid - March 2021 (Columbia Valley Search and Rescue, Fernie Snowmobile Association, etc.)
• COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant Details & Distribution review

The RDEK Board adopted the 2021-2025 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3049, introduced several planning bylaws, and approved multiple grants and funding allocations. The Board also placed Notices on Title on five properties for bylaw contraventions and made decisions on development permits and ALR applications.

• Adopted 2021-2025 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3049
• Approved $60,000 grant to Columbia Valley Airport Society
• Approved $100,000/year for 3 years to Radium Hot Springs Chamber for Valley Visitor Services
• Approved $100,000/year for 5 years to Angel Flight East Kootenay with conditions
• Approved $18,951 grant to Columbia Valley Chamber for Physician Recruitment Initiative
• Placed Notices on Title on 5 properties for bylaw contraventions
• Refused Development Variance Permit 1-21 (Rosen Lake / Shadehaven Holdings Ltd.)
• Refused Development Permit 108-20 (Bad Toro Properties - GC Enterprises)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to review staff reports, consider attendance at the 2021 BC Economic Summit, and decide on discretionary grants-in-aid for several local organizations. The committee will also discuss introducing bylaws for the Fairmont Flood and Landslide Service Area, including a loan authorization, and may seek elector assent.

• Bylaw No. 3047 and Bylaw No. 3048 (Fairmont Flood and Landslide Service) introduction
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for Columbia Valley Search and Rescue, Fernie Snowmobile Association, St. Mary Valley Rural Residents Association, Wasa and District Lions Club, Wildsight Invermere
• 2021 BC Economic Summit attendance approval
• Cold Spring Creek Debris Basin Design Report
• Development Services Building Report and Engineering Services Report

The committee authorized electoral area directors to attend the 2021 BC Economic Summit, a virtual event held March 8-11, with expenses paid from Electoral Area Administration. It also approved several discretionary grants-in-aid, including $4,000 for Columbia Valley Search and Rescue, $3,000 for the Fernie Snowmobile Association, and $5,000 for the Wasa and District Lions Club. The committee decided to change the method of elector approval for the Fairmont Flood and Landslide Service Area tax rate limit increase to director consent, and introduced the corresponding amendment bylaw. A loan authorization bylaw for the same service area was not proceeded with.

• Approved attendance of electoral area directors at the 2021 BC Economic Summit, with expenses paid from Electoral Area Administration.
• Approved discretionary grants-in-aid: Columbia Valley Search and Rescue ($3,000 from Area F, $1,000 from Area G), Fernie Snowmobile Association ($3,000 from Area A), St. Mary Valley Rural Residents Association ($900 from Area E), Wasa and District Lions Club ($5,000 from Area E), and Wildsight Invermere ($1,500 from Area F, $1,500 from Area G).
• Approved the method of receiving participating area approval for the Fairmont Flood and Landslide Service Area tax rate limit increase be by way of director consent.
• Amended Bylaw No. 3047 to change the method of elector approval to director consent, and introduced it as amended.
• Decided that Bylaw No. 3048, the Fairmont Flood and Landslide Service Loan Authorization Bylaw, not proceed.
• Adjourned to a closed meeting to consider a matter of potential litigation affecting the RDEK.

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee is meeting to discuss the draft 2021-2025 financial plan, including requisition changes and funding for economic development and recreation. They will also consider a letter of support for the Columbia Valley Tourism Marketing Society and receive a delegation on a valley-wide tourism marketing project. The agenda includes routine items like adoption of minutes and correspondence, but the financial plan and tourism support are the main substantive items.

• Draft 2021-2025 Financial Plan with requisition change
• Columbia Valley Economic Development funding review
• Columbia Valley Recreation funding review
• Letter of support for Columbia Valley Tourism Marketing Society
• Delegation on Columbia Valley Valley-Wide Tourism Marketing Project

The committee approved a letter of support for the Columbia Valley Tourism Marketing Society's application to collect a 3% Municipal and Regional District Tax in part of Electoral Area F. It also increased a grant to the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce for the Physician Recruitment Initiative to $18,951, amending a prior motion. The agenda and February 4, 2021 minutes were adopted.

• Adopted the meeting agenda.
• Adopted the minutes from the February 4, 2021 meeting.
• Approved a letter of support for the Columbia Valley Tourism Marketing Society's application to collect the 3% tax in part of Electoral Area F.
• Increased the grant for the Columbia Valley Physician Recruitment Initiative to $18,951, amending the February 11, 2021 motion.

Elk Valley Services Committee

The Elk Valley Services Committee is meeting to consider its draft 2021-2025 financial plan, including a requisition change and a report on Elk Valley Solid Waste. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Organics Infrastructure Program and adoption of previous minutes. Most items are for discussion or decision, with no final votes listed on the agenda.

• Draft 2021-2025 Financial Plan with requisition change
• Elk Valley Solid Waste report
• Organics Infrastructure Program presentation by Megan Lohmann
• Adoption of November 5, 2020 minutes

The Elk Valley Services Committee amended its 2021-2025 Financial Plan to exclude the Elk Valley Organics Infrastructure Program facility, and to reduce the contribution to the retro closure reserve for the Sparwood landfill to $175,000. Both motions carried, with Director Qualizza opposed to each. The committee also adopted the agenda and the minutes from the November 5, 2020 meeting.

• Adopted the meeting agenda.
• Adopted the November 5, 2020 meeting minutes.
• Amended the 2021-2025 Financial Plan to exclude the Elk Valley Organics Infrastructure Program facility (carried, opposed by Director Qualizza).
• Amended the 2021-2025 Financial Plan to reduce the contribution to the retro closure reserve for the Sparwood landfill to $175,000 (carried, opposed by Director Qualizza).

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee is meeting to receive a delegation on a poverty reduction plan for Cranbrook and area, review the draft 2021-2025 financial plan, and consider introduction of the associated financial plan bylaw. The committee will also receive reports on environmental and protective services, the 2020 Yaqakxaqⱡamki boat launch annual report, and the February 2021 cheque register.

• Delegation on Poverty Reduction Plan for Cranbrook and Area
• Draft 2021-2025 Financial Plan and summary of changes
• Bylaw No. 3049 - 2021-2025 Five Year Financial Plan - Introduction
• Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Program contribution agreement
• Cheque Register - February 2021

The committee defeated a motion to reduce the Angel Flight East Kootenay grant to $25,000 per year for three years; the Board later approved $100,000 per year for five years. The committee approved a $50,000 increase to the 2021 general administration tax requisition for the tax stabilization reserve and introduced Bylaw No. 3049 for the 2021-2025 Five Year Financial Plan. It also approved the February 2021 cheque register, a contribution agreement with Columbia Basin Trust, and a letter of support for the Fernie Chamber of Commerce.

• Defeated motion to decrease Angel Flight East Kootenay grant to $25,000/year for three years.
• Approved $50,000 increase to 2021 general administration tax requisition for tax stabilization reserve.
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3049, the 2021-2025 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw.
• Approved the February 2021 cheque register for $1,026,549.06.
• Authorized signing the 2021/2022 Contribution Agreement with Columbia Basin Trust.
• Approved a letter of support for the Fernie Chamber of Commerce's Community Recovery Advisor application.
• Received notice of motion for Wasa Community Hall Funding Service for April 8, 2021.

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee is meeting to consider a range of planning items, including seven bylaw amendments, three Agricultural Land Reserve applications, three development variance permits, and a Crown land referral. The agenda includes public delegations on several of these items. Decisions made here will be recommendations to the full Regional District board.

• Bylaw No. 3012 (Lumberton/Mazurek) amendment
• Bylaw No. 3022 Steamboat–Jubilee Mountain Official Community Plan
• Bylaw No. 3034 & 3035 (Kragmont/Bergman, Grymaloski, Meidinger & Paul)
• Ayars ALR Subdivision Application (north of Fernie)
• Salvador Ready Mix Concrete Ltd. ALR Non-Farm Use Application (Fort Steele)

The Planning and Development Services Committee introduced eight zoning and official community plan amendment bylaws, including for properties in Lumberton, Steamboat–Jubilee Mountain, Kragmont, Wycliffe, Lake Windermere, and Fairmont. It also supported two Agricultural Land Reserve applications (Ayars subdivision and Salvador Ready Mix non-farm use), granted two development variance permits (Anderson Road and Windermere North), and refused two others (Rosen Lake and Bad Toro). The committee opposed a Crown land licence for a roadway in Rosen Lake and requested information on public access to a forest service road.

• Introduced Bylaw No. 3012 (Lumberton/Mazurek) to amend Electoral Area C South Zoning & Floodplain Management Bylaw.
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3022 (Steamboat–Jubilee Mountain OCP) and Bylaw No. 3028 (Dry Gulch/Kayhay Holdings).
• Introduced Bylaws No. 3034 and 3035 (Kragmont/Bergman, Grymaloski, Meidinger & Paul) to amend Baynes Lake OCP and South Country Zoning.
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3036 (Wycliffe/Stenersen & Vander Kooy) and Bylaw No. 3037 (Misc/RDEK).
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3038 (Fairmont/Anderson) to amend Upper Columbia Valley Zoning.
• Supported ALR subdivision application for property at 1643 Dicken Road, north of Fernie, subject to amended ALR boundary.
• Supported ALR non-farm use application for Salvador Ready Mix Concrete Ltd. on Wardner-Fort Steele Rd.
• Granted DVP No. 37-20 (Anderson Road/Marlborough) and DVP No. 41-20 (Windermere North/Topp & Zurevinski); refused DVP No. 1-21 (Rosen Lake/Shadehaven) and DP No. 108-20 (Bad Toro/GC Enterprises).

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee is meeting to review the draft 2021-2025 financial plan, including requisition changes, and to consider information reports and funding requests for services such as animal control, emergency programs, solid waste, broadband, economic development, transit, recreation, libraries, and septage. The agenda includes multiple funding requests from local organizations, with voting rules varying by item, including weighted votes for some requests.

• Draft 2021-2025 Financial Plan and requisition change review
• Funding request from Columbia Valley Airport Society
• Funding request from Valley Visitor Services
• Funding request for physician recruitment
• Funding requests from Invermere and Radium public libraries

The Columbia Valley Services Committee approved several funding requests, including a $60,000 grant to the Columbia Valley Airport Society, a $100,000 annual grant for 2021-2023 to the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce for visitor services, and a $15,000 grant for physician recruitment (later increased to $18,951 by the Board). A $30,000 grant to the Columbia Lake Recreation Society was also approved. A request for the Invermere Public Library's full $131,885 grant was defeated, but a motion to increase library grants by 8.36% was carried.

• Approved $60,000 grant to Columbia Valley Airport Society (carried)
• Approved $100,000 annual grant for 2021-2023 to Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce for visitor services (carried)
• Approved $15,000 grant for physician recruitment, opposed by Director Wilkie (carried; later increased to $18,951 by Board)
• Approved $30,000 grant to Columbia Lake Recreation Society (carried)
• Defeated full $131,885 grant request for Invermere Public Library (opposed by Clovechok and Reinhardt)
• Approved 8.36% increase in library grants-in-aid (carried)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee is meeting to review the draft 2021-2025 financial plan, including departmental budgets and requisition changes. They will also make decisions on funding requests, such as for Angel Flight East Kootenay and the allocation of BC Hydro payment-in-lieu-of-taxes for the Alberfeldie Dam. The meeting is primarily a working session to discuss these items before they go to the full board.

• Draft 2021-2025 Financial Plan review, including summary and requisition change
• Decision required: Angel Flight East Kootenay funding request
• Decision required: COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant details and distribution
• Decision required: Allocation of BC Hydro payment-in-lieu-of-taxes for Alberfeldie Dam
• Discussion of Elk Valley Mine Tax Sharing

The Governance & Regional Services Committee approved a $100,000 per year grant for five years to Angel Flight East Kootenay, despite seven directors opposing. The committee also decided to keep the COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant allocation as outlined in the draft financial plan, and allocated $26,100 of BC Hydro payment-in-lieu-of-taxes for the Aberfeldie Dam to regional parks and library services. The draft 2021-2025 Financial Plan was presented but no formal decision was made on it.

• Approved $100,000/year for 5 years to Angel Flight East Kootenay (carried, 7 opposed)
• Approved keeping COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant allocation as in draft financial plan (carried, 6 opposed)
• Allocated $26,100 of BC Hydro payment-in-lieu-of-taxes for Aberfeldie Dam: $19,600 to Regional Parks (Wycliffe Exhibition Grounds) and $6,500 to Cranbrook Library Contribution (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to review the draft 2021-2025 Financial Plan, including a requisition change, and to discuss service areas such as administration, building inspection, fireworks regulation, noise control, and nuisances. The agenda is largely procedural, with the financial plan as the main substantive item.

• Draft 2021-2025 Financial Plan summary and requisition change
• Electoral Area Administration budget review
• Building Inspection budget review
• Fireworks Regulation budget review
• Noise Control and Nuisances & Unsightly Premises budget reviews

The committee met electronically and adopted its agenda. The only substantive item was a presentation by CFO Holly Ronnquist on the draft 2021-2025 Financial Plan; no decisions were made on the plan. The meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)

Elk Valley Services Committee

The Elk Valley Services Committee is meeting to consider the draft 2021-2025 financial plan, including requisition changes, and to review service-specific items such as emergency programs, solid waste, transit, and airport services. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the draft financial plan and its associated service reports.

• Draft 2021-2025 Financial Plan summary and requisition change
• Elk Valley & South Country Emergency Program review
• Access Guardian Program service review
• Elk Valley Solid Waste service review
• Elk Valley Regional Airport and Transit service reviews

The Elk Valley Services Committee directed staff to hold further discussions with Teck Resources about supporting and/or hosting an organics composting facility in the Elk Valley. The motion carried with one opposition vote. A later board amendment removed the words 'and/or hosting' from the motion.

• Directed further discussion with Teck Resources on supporting and/or hosting organics composting facility (carried, Director Wilks opposed)

Central Services Committee

The Central Services Committee is meeting to consider the draft 2021-2025 Financial Plan, including requisition changes. The agenda lists new business items on the Central Emergency Program, Central Solid Waste, and Public Libraries Grants-in-Aid, all part of the financial plan discussion. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Draft 2021-2025 Financial Plan Summary
• 2021-2025 Financial Plan Requisition Change
• Central Subregion Emergency Program
• Central Solid Waste
• Public Libraries Grants-in-Aid Service

The Central Services Committee adopted the agenda and received a presentation on the draft 2021-2025 Financial Plan. The committee approved a motion to reduce the Central Solid Waste service taxation increase to zero percent, using a transfer from the operating reserve. The meeting adjourned at 3:00 pm.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Reduced Central Solid Waste service taxation increase to zero percent, using operating reserve transfer (carried)

RDEK Board of Directors

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors is meeting to hear a delegation on the Crown Mountain Coking Coal Project and to consider recommendations from its committees. The agenda includes funding decisions for conservation, visitor services, physician recruitment, and grants-in-aid, as well as several land-use bylaws and development variance permits. The board will also review reports on the Koocanusa Dam, the 2020 audit, and proposed resolutions for the AKBLG convention.

• Delegation on Crown Mountain Coking Coal Project by Dave Baines and Mike Allen
• Columbia Valley Local Conservation Funding Recommendations 2021
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for Northstar Rail Trail (5-year) and Valley Fitness Society
• Bylaw No. 3039 - Sale of Fireworks Regulation Bylaw - Introduction and possible adoption
• Multiple development variance permits and zoning bylaws for properties across the region

The RDEK Board approved a $678,372 Community Works Fund grant to Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation for connectivity projects in Electoral Areas B, C, and E, subject to conditions. It also adopted Bylaw No. 3039 amending the Sale of Fireworks Regulation Bylaw, despite opposition. Several development variance permits were granted, and one was refused. A motion to send a letter to the Province regarding Libby Dam operations was defeated.

• Approved $678,372 Community Works Fund grant to Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3039 (Sale of Fireworks Regulation Amendment) (carried, opposed by 4)
• Refused Development Variance Permit No. 32-20 (Fernie North / Tomlinson) (carried, opposed by 3)
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 42-20 (Wilmer / Barkley) (carried)
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 43-20 (Meadowbrook / Buchy) (carried)
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 44-20 (Fernie South / Lento) (carried)
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 45-20 (Windermere North / 1228099 BC Ltd) (carried)
• Defeated motion to send letter to Province re: Libby Dam operations (defeated)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee is meeting to discuss several reports and requests, including a summary of a Ministry report on Lake Koocanusa, an audit planning report from BDO Canada LLP, a funding request from the City of Kimberley for curbside recycling carts, an E911 agreement amendment, and various annual reports. The committee will also consider resolutions for the Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Governments convention and a cost-sharing memorandum for the Elk Valley Property Tax Sharing Agreement.

• Discussion of Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Lake Koocanusa Report (15 min, Director Doehle)
• Audit Planning Report from BDO Canada LLP for 2020
• City of Kimberley curbside recycling cart funding request (Central Directors, weighted vote)
• E911 Agreement Amendment No. 2 (All Directors, weighted vote)
• Cheque Register for January 2021

The Governance and Regional Services Committee approved a motion to send a letter to the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources regarding Libby Dam operations and Koocanusa Reservoir levels, but the board defeated this recommendation the next day. Other decisions included approving a grant for recycling carts, signing a 911 services agreement, and approving the January cheque register.

• Approved motion to send letter on Libby Dam/Koocanusa Reservoir (carried, 3 opposed), later defeated by board on Feb 5
• Approved grant to City of Kimberley for 3,200 recycling carts up to $281,600
• Authorized signing of 911 Emergency Services Communication Agreement Amendment No. 2 with Regional District of Central Okanagan
• Approved Municipal Insurance Association of BC adding Regional District of Central Okanagan as Associate Member
• Approved January 2021 cheque register for $1,999,824.95
• Approved submitting resolutions to AKBLG for 2021 AGM
• Authorized signing of Elk Valley Property Tax Sharing Agreement Cost Sharing Memorandum

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a software update, reports, grant requests, a fire protection agreement, a land lease addendum, a broadband grant, and the introduction of a fireworks regulation bylaw. The agenda includes both routine reports and specific action items requiring director votes.

• E-billing and MyRDEK software update presentation
• 2021 WildSafeBC Program for Electoral Areas F and G
• Discretionary Grants-In-Aid multi-year request for Northstar Rail Trail
• Invermere Rural Fire Protection Agreement
• Bylaw No. 3039 - Sale of Fireworks Regulation Bylaw introduction

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning & Development Services Committee is meeting to consider several development-related items, including two bylaw amendments, six development variance permit applications, and three provincial referrals for Crown land uses. The agenda also includes delegations from applicants and the public on several of these items, as well as reports on planning activities and Agricultural Land Commission decisions.

• Bylaw No. 3025 and 3026 (Lumberton / Mazurek) amendment
• DVP No. 32-20 (Fernie North / Tomlinson)
• DVP No. 42-20 (Wilmer / Barkley)
• DVP No. 43-20 (Meadowbrook / Buchy)
• TransRockies Inc. Crown land temporary licence for bike races (Areas A, C, E, F & G)

The Planning and Development Services Committee refused Development Variance Permit No. 32-20 for a shipping container storage facility at 6145 Brenner Road in Fernie, after hearing opposition from neighbours. The committee also voted to support the Okanagan Aggregates sand and gravel quarry application near Radium Hot Springs, but only if a 100-metre setback from private properties is established. Several other development variance permits were granted, and two bylaws to amend the Moyie & Area Official Community Plan were introduced.

• Refused DVP No. 32-20 (Fernie North / Tomlinson) for reduced side yard setback and outdoor storage screening waiver (carried, 3 opposed)
• Granted DVP No. 42-20 (Wilmer / Barkley)
• Granted DVP No. 43-20 (Meadowbrook / Buchy) to reduce minimum parcel size for subdivision
• Granted DVP No. 44-20 (Fernie South / Lento)
• Granted DVP No. 45-20 (Windermere North / 1228099 BC Ltd) reducing parking from 42 to 25 stalls
• Granted DVP No. 46-20 (Wycliffe / Gauthier)
• Supported TransRockies Inc. Crown Land Temporary Licence of Occupation for Special Event Bike Race
• Supported Okanagan Aggregates gravel quarry application subject to 100m setback from private properties (carried, 3 opposed)

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee is meeting to consider funding recommendations for local conservation projects, a visitor services program, and a physician recruitment initiative. The committee will hear presentations from applicants and vote on funding allocations.

• Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund 2021 project recommendations
• Valley Visitor Services funding request for 2021
• Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce physician recruitment funding request

The Columbia Valley Services Committee approved $110,135 in conservation project funding for 2021, including multi-year commitments for two projects. They also voted to include $100,000 for Valley Visitor Services and $18,951 for physician recruitment in the draft financial plan.

• Approved $110,135 in conservation fund grants for 8 projects (carried)
• Approved multi-year funding for Lake Windermere monitoring ($39,020 total) and Swallow Habitat project ($47,300 total) (carried)
• Included $100,000 for Valley Visitor Services 2021-2023 in draft financial plan (carried)
• Included $18,951 for Physician Recruitment Initiative 2021 in draft financial plan (carried)

RDEK Board of Directors

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including multiple land-use and zoning bylaws, funding requests, and reports on regional services. The agenda includes public hearings and delegations on several proposed bylaws, as well as committee recommendations on topics like transit, energy, and community grants. The board will also discuss the distribution of COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant funds and other operational matters.

• Bylaw No. 2855 (Tie Lake Shore Rd N / Sunshine Bay Resort) - two readings and public hearing
• Bylaw No. 2964 & 2965 (Fairmont / Enayat) - reconsideration, two readings, public hearing
• Bylaw No. 3020 & 3021 (Columbia Lake West / Bella Vista Properties Ltd) - two readings and public hearing
• Bylaw No. 3028 (Dry Gulch / Kayhay Holdings Ltd) - two readings and public hearing
• COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant details and distribution

The RDEK Board approved several funding requests, including $30,000 for the Columbia Lake Recreation Society and $60,000 for the Columbia Valley Airport Society, both to be included in the 2021-2025 Draft Financial Plan. The Board also approved $40,660 from the COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant for fire department decontamination equipment, and authorized a letter of support for the BC Caribou Conservation Breeding program. Multiple bylaws were introduced, read, or adopted, including Bylaw No. 2855 (Tie Lake Shore Rd N / Sunshine Bay Resort) which was introduced and passed first and second reading, and Bylaw No. 3032 (Meadowbrook / Fischer) which was adopted. The Board refused the Enayat reconsideration request for Bylaw No. 2964 and 2965, and refused Development Variance Permit No. 38-20 (Tie Lake / Haney).

• Approved $30,000 for Columbia Lake Recreation Society (2021/2022 operating costs)
• Approved $60,000 for Columbia Valley Airport Society (2021/2022 operating costs)
• Approved $40,660 from COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant for fire dept. decontamination equipment
• Approved letter of support for BC Caribou Conservation Breeding program
• Refused Enayat reconsideration request for Bylaw No. 2964 and 2965
• Introduced Bylaw No. 2855 (Tie Lake Shore Rd N / Sunshine Bay Resort) and passed first and second reading
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3032 (Meadowbrook / Fischer) Housing Agreement
• Refused Development Variance Permit No. 38-20 (Tie Lake / Haney)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee is meeting to hear presentations and discuss new business items, including the WildSafeBC program, a community energy manager program, transit service agreements, and COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant distribution. The agenda includes several reports and potential decisions on these items.

• Presentation from BC Conservation Foundation's WildSafeBC Program
• Discussion of Community Energy Manager Program and Kootenay Clean Energy Transition
• Columbia Valley and Elk Valley Transit Services 2020-2021 Annual Operating Agreements
• COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant details and distribution
• Yellow Bin Program Optimization discussion

The Governance & Regional Services Committee approved funding for the Community Energy Manager program (up to $20,000) and rescinded a prior resolution to grant $30,000 from the Climate Action Reserve Fund for the Kootenay Clean Energy Transition Workplan. It also directed staff to prepare a report on funding options for Angel Flight East Kootenay, approved closing RDEK offices for a week at Christmas, and voted to remove yellow bins at community depots in favor of Recycle BC Depots. The committee authorized the chair to attend the LGLA CEO Forum and approved the December 2020 cheque register of $2,386,338.27.

• Approved $20,000 for year eight of Community Energy Manager program (carried)
• Rescinded resolution 48945 and granted $30,000 for Kootenay Clean Energy Transition Workplan (carried)
• Directed staff to report on funding options for Angel Flight East Kootenay (carried)
• Approved closing RDEK offices for a week at Christmas (opposed: Director Sosnowski)
• Approved removing yellow bins at community depots like Elkford and Sparwood (carried)
• Approved focused education to transition to Recycle BC Depots in 2021 (carried)
• Authorized Chair Rob Gay to attend LGLA CEO Forum April 29-30, 2021 (carried)
• Approved December 2020 cheque register of $2,386,338.27 (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to hear presentations on Columbia Basin Trust connectivity funding and provincial highway maintenance, and to consider several items including FCM membership dues, discretionary grants, and applications for infrastructure and disaster mitigation funding. The agenda is largely informational and decision-oriented, with no public hearings scheduled.

• Presentation on Columbia Basin Trust Connectivity Funding Opportunities
• Delegation from Ministry of Transportation on Provincial Highway Maintenance and Projects
• Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2021/2022 membership dues
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for January 2021, including Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society, Lions Club of Sand Creek, Reel Canadian Film Festival, Summit Community Services Society
• Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program application for South Country Aquifer and Elko Sinkholes Project

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved the Federation of Canadian Municipalities membership fee of $3,837.42, several discretionary grants-in-aid, and applications for two infrastructure projects. The meeting also included presentations on connectivity funding and highway maintenance.

• Approved FCM membership fee of $3,837.42
• Approved grants-in-aid: Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society ($750 B, $2,500 C, $1,000 E), Lions Club of Sand Creek ($2,000 B), Reel Canadian Film Society ($1,000 A), Summit Community Services Society ($1,300 C, $1,000 E)
• Approved application to Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program for South Country Aquifer/Elko Sinkholes project
• Approved application to Adaptation, Resilience and Disaster Mitigation Program for Cold Spring Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Phase 2

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee is meeting to hear delegations and consider funding requests from the Columbia Lake Recreation Society and the Columbia Valley Airport Society. The committee will also receive a presentation on a provincial caribou conservation breeding program and correspondence on WildSafeBC and ambulance shortages in the Columbia Valley.

• Funding request from Columbia Lake Recreation Society (delegation by Heather Rennebohm and Margaret Jimmy)
• Funding request from Columbia Valley Airport Society (delegation by Pascal van Dijk)
• Presentation on Provincial Caribou Conservation Breeding Program (David Lewis)
• Correspondence: WildSafeBC Annual Report 2020 - Columbia Valley
• Correspondence: Ambulance shortages in Columbia Valley (Invermere Ambulance Letter)

The Columbia Valley Services Committee voted to include $30,000 for the Columbia Lake Recreation Society and $60,000 for the Columbia Valley Airport Society in the 2021-2025 Draft Financial Plan. It also approved a letter of support for a caribou conservation breeding program and a letter to provincial officials about BC Ambulance shortages. The meeting then adjourned to closed session to discuss a library appointment.

• Included $30,000 for Columbia Lake Recreation Society in 2021-2025 Draft Financial Plan (carried)
• Included $60,000 for Columbia Valley Airport Society in 2021-2025 Draft Financial Plan (carried)
• Approved letter of support for Caribou Conservation Breeding program and permanent centre (carried)
• Approved letter to provincial officials requesting update on BC Ambulance Service review (carried)
• Adjourned to closed meeting to consider Radium Public Library appointment (carried)

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee is meeting to consider several bylaw amendments, development variance permits, and Crown land referrals. Items include proposed changes for properties in Tie Lake, Fairmont, Columbia Lake West, Dry Gulch, and Meadowbrook, as well as a cannabis retail licence application and a paving requirement amendment to the Lake Windermere OCP. The agenda also includes delegations from the public on several of these items.

• Bylaw No. 2855 (Tie Lake Shore Rd N / Sunshine Bay Resort)
• Bylaw No. 2964 & 2965 (Fairmont / Enayat) - reconsideration
• Bylaw No. 3020 & 3021 (Columbia Lake West / Bella Vista Properties Ltd)
• Cannabis Retail Licence (Fairmont / RHS Hot Springs Holdings Ltd)
• Crown land applications for group moorage (Pedley Heights) and private moorage (Monroe Lake)

The committee introduced Bylaw No. 2855 to add a Resort Recreation designation for Sunshine Bay Resort, after a motion to not proceed was defeated. It refused the Enayat request to reconsider a personal cemetery bylaw, and introduced bylaws for a Bella Vista multi-family development. Several other items were approved, including support for a 60-slip group moorage at Baltac beach and a cannabis retail license.

• Introduced Bylaw No. 2855 (Sunshine Bay Resort) (carried)
• Refused Enayat reconsideration for Bylaw No. 2964/2965 (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3020/3021 (Bella Vista Properties) (carried)
• Referred Bylaw No. 3028 (Kayhay Holdings) to staff for consultation (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3032 (Meadowbrook/Fischer) (carried)
• Refused DVP No. 38-20 (Tie Lake/Haney) (carried)
• Granted DVP No. 39-20 (Edgewater Recreation Society) (carried)
• Supported Pedley Heights group moorage application (carried, opposed by Director Wilkie)