Regional District of East Kootenay public meetings in 2022

RDEK Board of Directors

The RDEK Board of Directors is meeting to consider a wide range of planning items, including several Official Community Plan (OCP) and zoning bylaw amendments, ALR exclusion applications, and development variance permits. The board will also review the 2021 audited financial statements, a Recycle BC draft plan, and a contract for the Invermere Transfer Station. Several public hearings and delegations are scheduled, along with routine administrative items.

• Bylaw 3084 (Steamboat-Jubilee Mountain OCP) and Bylaw 3188 (Lake Windermere OCP) for two readings and public hearings
• Bylaws 3192/3199 (Cranbrook West/New Dawn) and 3193/3194 (Meadowbrook/Shostak) for third reading/adoption
• ALR exclusion applications for 0740007 BC Ltd, Agate, and Love
• Invermere Transfer Station operations contract
• 2021 audited financial statements and SOFI report

The Board approved several Agricultural Land Reserve exclusion applications and development variance permits. It also granted a letter of support to Rogers Communications Inc. for rural high-speed internet, though a more restrictive version of the support was defeated. Additionally, the Board awarded the Invermere Transfer Station operations contract to GFL Environmental Inc.

• Awarded Invermere Transfer Station Operations contract to GFL Environmental Inc.
• Approved $14,100 grant to Baynes Lake Community Society for environmental screening
• Approved 2021 Financial Statements and November 2022 cheque register of $2,213,339.71
• Approved letter of support for Rogers Communications Inc. high-speed internet application
• Forwarded ALR exclusion applications for 0740007 BC Ltd, Alan and Katrina Agate, and John Love to the ALC
• Granted Development Variance Permits No. 33-22, 34-22, 35-22, and 36-22
• Granted Temporary Use Permit No. 5-22 to Canwel Timber Ltd.
• Decided that Bylaws No. 3192 and 3199 (Cranbrook West / New Dawn Developments) will not proceed

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, hear an invited presentation on the Columbia Valley Recreation Management Project, and address any new or unfinished business. The agenda is largely procedural, with the recreation presentation being the only substantive item.

• Invited presentation by Clara Reinhardt and Adrian Pery on Columbia Valley Recreation Management Project
• Adoption of November 9, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 9, 2022. A presentation was given regarding the Columbia Valley Recreation Management Project. The meeting adjourned to a closed session to discuss the Invermere Transfer Station Operations Contract.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted November 9, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Adjourned to closed session to consider Invermere Transfer Station Operations Contract (Carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to handle routine business including adoption of minutes, receiving building and engineering reports, and considering several new business items. Key items include approving attendance at an elected officials seminar, a Baynes Lake Community Society environmental screening assessment, and December discretionary grants-in-aid. The agenda is largely procedural with a few substantive items.

• LGLA Elected Officials Seminar attendance approval (weighted vote)
• Area B Baynes Lake Community Society environmental screening assessment
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for December 2022, including Waldo Stockbreeders Livestock Association
• Development Services building report for December 2022
• Engineering services report to board for December 2022

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved a grant for an environmental screening assessment and several smaller equipment reimbursements. Directors were also authorized to attend a leadership seminar in March 2023.

• Approved $14,100 grant from Electoral Area B Economic Development Service to Baynes Lake Community Society for an environmental screening assessment
• Approved computer office equipment reimbursements of $538 each for Waldo Stockbreeders Livestock Association from Areas A, B, and C
• Authorized Electoral Area Directors to attend the Local Government Leadership Academy Elected Officials Seminar (March 8-10, 2023) with expenses paid from Electoral Area Administration

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee will meet to consider the 2021 audited financial statements and Statement of Financial Information report, hear a presentation from BDO Canada LLP, review the November 2022 cheque register, and discuss a draft Recycle BC program plan. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and reports from environmental and protective services.

• 2021 Audited Financial Statements and Statement of Financial Information Report (Item 8.1)
• Presentation by Markus Schrott, BDO Canada LLP on 2021 financial statements (Item 5.1)
• Cheque Register for November 2022 (Item 8.2)
• Recycle BC Draft Plan discussion (Item 8.3)
• Environmental Services Report and Protective Services Report (Items 6.1, 6.2)

The Governance & Regional Services Committee approved the 2021 audited financial statements and the November 2022 cheque register. The committee also agreed to provide comments on the Recycle BC 2022 Draft Plan and identified several topics for an update from MP Rob Morrison.

• Approved 2021 RDEK Financial Statements and 2021 Statement of Financial Information
• Approved November 2022 General Account cheque register in the amount of $2,213,339.71
• Approved providing comment on Recycle BC’s 2022 Draft Plan based on November 28, 2022 concerns
• Approved submitting 11 specific topics for update to MP Rob Morrison, including housing, healthcare funding, and RCMP costs

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee will consider several land-use items, including Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) exclusion applications, bylaw amendments, development variance permits, and a temporary use permit. Delegations are scheduled for specific items, and the committee will also receive reports on Agricultural Land Commission decisions and mine referrals.

• ALR exclusion applications for 0740007 BC Ltd (Terpsma), Agate, and Love
• Bylaw amendments: No. 3084 (Steamboat-Jubilee Mountain OCP), No. 3188 (Lake Windermere OCP), No. 3197/3198 (Baynes Lake/Press), No. 3200/3201 (Mission/Owen's Drilling)
• Development variance permits: DVP 33-22 (Panorama/Waiand), 34-22 (Wasa/Dancek), 35-22 (Lazy Lake/Bergdahl et al.), 36-22 (Windermere East/Root)
• Temporary use permit TUP 5-22 (Morrissey/Canwel Timber)
• Floodplain exemption at Monroe Lake (Hanemayer)

The Planning and Development Services Committee approved several development variance permits and temporary use permits. The committee also forwarded three Agricultural Land Reserve exclusion applications to the Agricultural Land Commission and authorized the Rockyview Official Community Plan review process.

• Forwarded ALR exclusion applications for 0740007 BC Ltd, Alan and Katrina Agate, and John Love to the Agricultural Land Commission
• Introduced Bylaws 3084, 3188, 3197, and 3198 regarding OCP amendments
• Referred Bylaws 3200 and 3201 (Owen’s Drilling Ltd) to staff to negotiate a lot-limiting covenant
• Supported ALR subdivision application for Holm, Jarrett and Lundstrom along Wolf Creek Road
• Granted Development Variance Permits No. 33-22, 34-22, 35-22, and 36-22
• Granted Temporary Use Permit No. 5-22 to Canwell Timber Ltd for equipment parking and storage
• Granted Site Specific Floodplain Exemption for 7870 Monroe Lake Road subject to a flood hazard covenant
• Authorized staff to proceed with Rockyview Official Community Plan review and bylaw consolidation

RDEK Board of Directors

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, then consider a range of committee recommendations and planning bylaws. Items include operating grants, community hall upgrades, fire department equipment funding, water/sewer fee amendments, and numerous Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) exclusion and non-farm use applications. The board will also adopt several zoning and official community plan amendment bylaws.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Columbia Valley Arts 2022/23 operating grant request
• Community Works Funds for Edgewater Community Hall upgrades
• Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant for fire department equipment and training
• Bylaw No. 3189 & 3190 (Fairmont/Enayat) and Bylaw No. 3192 & 3199 (Cranbrook West/New Dawn Developments) readings

The Board elected its leadership for a one-year term and approved several infrastructure grants and water service agreements. Multiple zoning and Official Community Plan amendments were introduced or adopted, and several ALR exclusion requests were sent to public hearings.

• Elected Director Rob Gay as Chair and Director Susan Clovechok as Vice Chair
• Approved $500,000 for East Side Lake Windermere Water Service filtration trains rebuild
• Approved $10,000 grants for Columbia Valley Arts operating costs (2022 and 2023)
• Allocated up to $19,500 for Edgewater Community Hall mechanical system upgrades
• Authorized revised Holland Creek Master Water and Sewer Servicing Agreements for commercial fees
• Approved grant applications to UMB for fire department equipment ($232,322) and Indigenous Cultural Awareness training ($30,000)
• Placed a Notice on Title on 3340 Avery Road for building inspection bylaw contravention
• Approved ALR exclusion public hearings for 1660 Waldo Road, 1665 Gavin Road, and Highway 95A

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to review reports and consider several funding and fee items. They will discuss Community Works Funds for Edgewater Community Hall upgrades, a grant application for volunteer fire department equipment, and an amendment to commercial fees in the Holland Creek water and sewer servicing agreements. The agenda also includes routine reports on building and engineering services, plus a debris flow mitigation project update.

• Community Works Funds for Edgewater Community Hall upgrades
• Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant for volunteer and composite fire department equipment and training
• Holland Creek Master Water and Sewer Servicing Agreements commercial fees amendment
• Cold Spring Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Project update
• Development Services building report and Engineering Services report

The committee allocated funds for mechanical upgrades at Edgewater Community Hall and authorized a grant application for fire department equipment. It also approved revised water and sewer agreements for Holland Creek and street light funding for the Wasa area.

• Allocated up to $19,500 in Community Works Funds for Edgewater Community Hall mechanical system
• Approved $232,322 grant application to Union of BC Municipalities for fire department equipment and training
• Authorized signing of revised Holland Creek Master Water and Sewer Servicing Agreements for commercial fees
• Approved Discretionary Grants-in-Aid to BC Hydro for two street lights in the Wasa area (later amended by Board to $500)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee will hear a delegation from the CV Greenways Trail Alliance about growing trail connectivity, and will consider several items including a Columbia Basin Trust director appointment, a grant application for Indigenous Cultural Safety training, and the October 2022 cheque register. Two agenda items related to the Connecting Communities BC Funding Program have been withdrawn. The committee will also receive reports on environmental and protective services and quarterly financial statements.

• Delegation from CV Greenways Trail Alliance on growing trail connectivity
• Columbia Basin Trust - appointment of director
• Community Emergency Preparedness Fund – Indigenous Cultural Safety and Cultural Humility Training grant application
• Cheque Register - October 2022
• September 30, 2022 Quarterly Financial Statements

The committee nominated a representative for the Columbia Basin Trust and approved the October 2022 cheque register. Additionally, the committee authorized a $30,000 grant application for Indigenous Cultural Awareness training.

• Nominated Director Don McCormick as RDEK representative to the Columbia Basin Trust Board of Directors
• Approved October 2022 RDEK General Account cheque register for $1,093,080.50
• Approved $30,000 grant application to the Union of BC Municipalities for Indigenous Cultural Safety and Cultural Humility Training
• Accepted financial statements for the period January to September 2022

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee is meeting to consider a 2022/23 operating grant request from the Columbia Valley Arts Council, hear a delegation from the council, and discuss a familiarity tour for directors. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and correspondence.

• Columbia Valley Arts 2022/23 Operating Grant Request (item 8.1)
• Delegation from Columbia Valley Arts Council (item 5.1)
• Columbia Valley Directors Familiarity Tour discussion (item 8.2)
• Adoption of September 8, 2022 minutes (item 4.1)
• Imagine Kootenay Regional Steering Committee minutes (item 6.1)

The Columbia Valley Services Committee approved two $10,000 grants for Columbia Valley Arts to cover operating costs for 2022 and 2023. The 2023 grant will be included in the draft 2023–2027 Financial Plan.

• Approved $10,000 grants from Columbia Valley Economic Development Service to Columbia Valley Arts for 2022 and 2023 operating costs (Carried)
• Approved inclusion of $10,000 grant for 2023 in the draft 2023–2027 Financial Plan (Carried)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted the September 8, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee will hear delegations and consider recommendations on multiple land-use items, including three bylaw amendment pairs, six Agricultural Land Reserve applications, two development variance permits, and two Crown land licence referrals. The committee will also receive Agricultural Land Commission decisions and a mine referral, plus minutes from advisory planning commissions.

• Bylaw No. 3189 & 3190 (Fairmont/Enayat) and Bylaw No. 3192 & 3199 (Cranbrook West/New Dawn Developments) and Bylaw No. 3193 & 3194 (Meadowbrook/Shostak) amendments
• ALR exclusion applications: Baynes Lake/Agate, Baynes Lake/Love, Cranbrook North/0740007 BC Ltd, Patty Ryan Lakes/1129759 Alb Ltd
• ALR non-farm use application: Morrissey/Scarpelli & Sedrovic (Foothills Pipelines)
• DVP No. 30-22 (Sweetwater/Amin) reconsideration and DVP No. 32-22 (Windermere South/425407 Alberta Ltd)
• Crown land licence referrals: Fernie Hiking Company Ltd and Ridetheory Ltd

The Planning & Development Services Committee approved the introduction of zoning and OCP amendments for residential subdivisions in Cranbrook West and Meadowbrook. The committee also advanced three Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) exclusion applications to public hearings and denied a personal cemetery request in Fairmont Hot Springs.

• Denied Bylaws 3189 and 3190 for a personal cemetery at 4959 Ogilvey Road
• Introduced Bylaws 3192 and 3199 for residential subdivision on Westwood Drive
• Introduced Bylaws 3193 and 3194 for residential subdivision at 1710 Meadowbrook Settlement Road
• Approved public hearings for ALR exclusions at 1660 Waldo Road, 1665 Gavin Road, and Highway 95A
• Denied ALR exclusion for 66.1 hectare parcel on Johnstone Road
• Supported ALR non-farm use for Foothills Pipelines at 7296 Domin Road
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 32-22 for 425407 Alberta Ltd.
• Granted Site Specific Floodplain Exemption for 4851 Willow Place

RDEK Board of Directors

The RDEK Board of Directors is meeting to consider several planning bylaws, including amendments related to the Fernie Alpine Resort expansion by Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc., and a permissive taxation exemption bylaw. The board will also review committee recommendations on grants, policies, and appointments, and hear presentations from CP Rail and local directors.

• Bylaw No. 3195 - Permissive Taxation Exemption Bylaw - three readings and adoption
• Bylaw No. 3157, 3158, 3159 - Fernie Alpine Resort / Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. - two readings and public hearing delegation
• Bylaw No. 3184 - Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Amendment (Fairmont / Wilder) - two readings and public hearing delegation
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid - October 2022 (CMHA Kootenays, Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network, Fairmont Lions Club, Michel Natal Sparwood Heritage Society)
• Floodwater pump use policy for Area A Flood Control Service Area

The RDEK Board deferred consideration of Bylaw No. 3157 (Fernie Alpine Resort expansion) to allow staff to negotiate a development agreement including a housing needs assessment and secondary access road. The board also approved $4,000 in grants for Cranbrook trail maps, $22,740 in discretionary grants-in-aid, and adopted a permissive taxation exemption bylaw. Several planning bylaws were introduced or adopted, and attendance at conferences was authorized.

• Deferred Bylaw No. 3157 (Fernie Alpine Resort expansion) to staff for development agreement negotiations (opposed: McCormick, Reinhardt)
• Approved $4,000 grant from Area C Economic Development to Cranbrook Tourism for trail map reprint
• Approved $22,740 in discretionary grants-in-aid to four organizations
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3195 (Permissive Taxation Exemption)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3172 (Anderson Road zoning amendment)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3184 (Fairmont/Wilder zoning amendment) and set public hearing
• Supported ALR subdivision application at 369 Martha Road, Hosmer
• Approved cheque register for September 2022 totaling $2,896,009.45

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee is meeting to hear public delegations and consider several land-use items, including proposed bylaws for Fernie Alpine Resort, a bylaw for Fairmont/Wilder, ALR applications, and a development variance permit. The committee will also receive reports and minutes from advisory commissions.

• Bylaw No. 3157, 3158, 3159 (Fernie Alpine Resort / Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc.)
• Bylaw No. 3184 (Fairmont / Wilder)
• ALR Subdivision Application - South Hosmer / Hutchinson
• ALR Non-Adhering Residential Use Application - Fort Steele / Walker
• DVP No. 39-21 (Wilmer / Atterbury-McDermott)

The committee deferred Bylaw No. 3157, which would amend the Elk Valley Official Community Plan for a resort expansion, to allow staff to negotiate a development agreement including a housing needs assessment and a secondary access road. The committee also introduced Bylaw No. 3184 to allow auxiliary dwelling units at 586 Hot Springs Road in Fairmont, subject to a 30-day minimum rental covenant. Support was given to an ALR subdivision application at 369 Martha Road in Hosmer and an ALR non-adhering residential use application at 503 Wardner-Fort Steele Road. A development variance permit was granted for a secondary suite at 4431 Water Street in Wilmer.

• Deferred Bylaw No. 3157 (Fernie Alpine Resort expansion) to staff to negotiate a development agreement including a housing needs assessment and secondary access road (carried, 2 opposed).
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3184 (Fairmont/Wilder) to amend Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw, with a 30-day minimum rental covenant required before adoption (carried).
• Supported ALR subdivision application (Hutchinson) for property at 369 Martha Road, Hosmer area (carried, 1 opposed).
• Supported ALR non-adhering residential use application (Walker) to increase secondary dwelling size to 114.46 m² at 503 Wardner-Fort Steele Road (carried).
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 39-21 (Wilmer/Atterbury-McDermott) to increase secondary suite floor space to 96 m² at 4431 Water Street (carried).
• Deferred Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure referral for road realignment of Alpine Way (carried).

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to consider several items, including approving attendance at conferences, awarding discretionary grants, and adopting a floodwater pump use policy for Area A. They will also review reports on development and engineering services.

• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for October 2022, including requests from Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays, Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network, Fairmont and District Lions Club, and Michel Natal Sparwood Heritage Society
• Floodwater Pump Use Policy for Area A Flood Control Service Area
• PrairieWIND Temporary Sewage Holding Tank request
• Area C Economic Development – Cranbrook Tourism Trail Maps reprint
• Attendance approvals for Canada's Rural & Remote Broadband Community 2022 Conference, Columbia Mountains Institute Annual Researchers' Forum, Kore Outdoor Rec-Tech Summit, and meeting with Minister Fleming

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved several items, including a $4,000 grant from Area C Economic Development to Cranbrook Tourism for reprinting trail maps, and $22,240 in discretionary grants-in-aid to four organizations. Directors were authorized to attend various conferences and meetings with expenses paid from Electoral Area Administration. The committee also adopted a floodwater pump use policy for Area A and supported a temporary sewage holding tank on a property in Area A, subject to a development agreement.

• Approved attendance of Directors Doehle and Clovechok at the Canada's Rural & Remote Broadband Community 2022 Conference in Banff, expenses from Electoral Area Administration.
• Approved Director Wilkie's attendance at the Columbia Mountains Institute Annual Researchers' Forum in Radium, expenses from Electoral Area Administration.
• Approved Dan Savage's attendance at the Kore Outdoor Rec-Tech Summit in Kimberley, expenses from Electoral Area Administration, subject to a report back to Board.
• Approved Director Clovechok's attendance at a public transit meeting with Minister Fleming in Victoria, expenses from Electoral Area Administration.
• Approved a $4,000 grant from Area C Economic Development to Cranbrook Tourism for reprint of trail maps.
• Approved discretionary grants-in-aid: CMHA Kootenays $3,740 (Area C), Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network $1,500 (F) and $500 (G), Fairmont Lions Club $7,000 (F), Michel Natal Sparwood Heritage Society $10,000 (A).
• Adopted the Floodwater Pump Use Policy for Area A Flood Control service.
• Supported a temporary sewage holding tank on PrairieWIND Developments property at 492 Lakeview Drive, subject to a development agreement.

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee is meeting to review routine reports, hear two delegations (Community Energy Manager workplan and Radium to Invermere Trail Project), and introduce Bylaw No. 3195 on permissive taxation exemptions. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions listed beyond the bylaw introduction.

• Bylaw No. 3195 - Permissive Taxation Exemption - introduction (requires 2/3 vote)
• Delegation: Community Energy Manager Workplan Update by Megan Lohmann
• Delegation: Radium to Invermere Trail Project by Lianne Lang and Kathy Arney
• Cheque Register - September 2022
• Environmental Services and Protective Services reports (October 2022)

The committee approved the September 2022 cheque register for the RDEK General Account totaling $2,896,009.45 and introduced Bylaw No. 3195 for permissive taxation exemptions. The meeting also included a presentation on the BC Energy Step Code and heat pump pilot, and adjourned to a closed session for labour relations.

• Approved cheque register for September 2022 in the amount of $2,896,009.45
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3195 (Permissive Taxation Exemption Bylaw No. 3195, 2022)

RDEK Board of Directors

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including adoption of two Holland Creek utility fee bylaws, several planning bylaws and development permits, transit expansion, and various funding requests. The agenda includes presentations from Columbia Basin Trust and staff recognitions, plus numerous committee recommendations on grants, infrastructure projects, and land-use matters.

• Bylaw No. 3160 and 3161: Holland Creek sewage and water regulation/fee amendments for three readings and adoption
• Columbia Valley Transit 3-year expansion plan (2023/24–2025/26) with MOU
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for September 2022 (Rotary Club of Kimberley, Holy Family Parish, United Way BC)
• New Hosmer Firehall project additional funding request from Elk Valley Property Tax Sharing Agreement funds
• Multiple development variance permits (Fernie Alpine Resort, Bull River, Edgewater, Sweetwater) and ALR non-farm use applications

The RDEK Board approved $1.5 million in Community Works Funds for the new Hosmer Fire Hall construction project and $1,529,333 for upgrades to the East Side Lake Windermere Water System. The Board also denied a funding request for the Elkford Childcare Centre and Community Hub project, awarded the Elk Valley Refuse Hauling Contract to Waste Management for two years, and introduced bylaws for Holland Creek sewage and water fee amendments.

• Approved $1,529,333 Community Works Fund grant for East Side Lake Windermere Water System upgrades
• Approved $1,500,000 Community Works Fund grant for new Hosmer Fire Hall construction
• Denied funding request for Elkford Childcare Centre and Community Hub project
• Awarded Elk Valley Refuse Hauling Contract to Waste Management for two-year term (opposed: Director McKerracher)
• Approved $530 discretionary grant to Rotary Club of Kimberley for Marysville Falls Walkway Rebuild
• Denied discretionary grants to Holy Family Parish and United Way BC for child safety seat initiative
• Introduced Bylaw 3160 (Holland Creek Sewage Collection System Regulation and Fee amendment) and Bylaw 3161 (Holland Creek Water Distribution System Regulation and Fee amendment)
• Approved $5,385,132.31 cheque register for August 2022

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee is meeting to consider several funding requests and reports. Key items include a request for Elk Valley Property Tax Sharing Agreement funds for the Elkford Childcare Centre and Community Hub project, an additional funding request for the New Hosmer Firehall, and a proposed application for Columbia Basin Trust Climate Resilience Program funding for an organics composting project. The committee will also receive environmental and protective services reports, the August 2022 cheque register, and June 30, 2022 quarterly financial statements.

• Funding request for Elkford Childcare Centre and Community Hub using Elk Valley Property Tax Sharing Agreement funds
• Additional funding request for New Hosmer Firehall project from Elk Valley Property Tax Sharing Agreement funds
• Proposed application for Columbia Basin Trust Climate Resilience Program funding for organics composting
• Cheque Register for August 2022
• June 30, 2022 quarterly financial statements

The Governance & Regional Services Committee denied a funding request for the Elkford Childcare Centre and Community Hub project. It supported an application for additional Columbia Basin Trust Climate Resilience Program funding for the Organics Composting Project, with two directors opposed. The committee also approved an additional grant of up to $500,000 for the New Hosmer Firehall project from Electoral Area A's Elk Valley Property Tax Sharing Agreement funds, and accepted the June 30, 2022 quarterly financial statements and the August 2022 cheque register for $5,385,132.31.

• Denied funding request for Elkford Childcare Centre and Community Hub project (carried)
• Supported application for additional Columbia Basin Trust Climate Resilience Program funding for Organics Composting Project (carried, 2 opposed)
• Approved cheque register for August 2022 totaling $5,385,132.31 (carried)
• Accepted June 30, 2022 quarterly financial statements (carried)
• Approved additional grant of up to $500,000 for New Hosmer Firehall project from Electoral Area A Elk Valley Property Tax Sharing Agreement funds (carried)

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning & Development Services Committee will consider a request to reconsider an earlier denial of a non-farm use application in the Agricultural Land Reserve, review several development variance permit applications, and discuss a FortisBC Energy Inc. ALR non-farm use application. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and receiving reports.

• Reconsideration of Fort Steele/Walker ALR non-farm use application
• Bylaw No. 3183 (Moyie South / Ministry of Forests)
• FortisBC Energy Inc ALR non-farm use application north of Sparwood
• DVP 25-22 (Fernie Alpine Resort / Drouin and Slubicki)
• DVP 27-22 (Bull River / Hoath & Maines)

The committee refused a request to reconsider an earlier denial of an ALR non-farm use application for a seasonal campground on Wardner-Fort Steele Road. The applicant had reduced the proposed number of campsites from 300 to 50, but the committee voted against supporting the reconsideration. Several other items were approved, including a zoning amendment bylaw, support for a FortisBC ALR application, and multiple development variance permits.

• Refused reconsideration of ALR non-farm use for seasonal campground at Wardner-Fort Steele Road (carried, 7 opposed)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3183 (Moyie South / Ministry of Forests zoning amendment) (carried)
• Supported FortisBC Energy Inc. ALR non-farm use application on Lower Elk Valley Road north of Sparwood (carried)
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 25-22 (Fernie Alpine Resort / Drouin & Slubicki) (carried)
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 27-22 (Bull River / Hoath & Maines) (carried)
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 28-22 (Edgewater / Wojtowicz) subject to a section 219 covenant (carried)
• Refused Development Variance Permit No. 30-22 (Sweetwater / Amin) (carried)
• Supported Elkford Trails Alliance Society Crown Land application in Elkford area (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including attendance at conferences, discretionary grants, funding applications, and infrastructure projects. They will also introduce two bylaws related to the Holland Creek water and sewer systems. The agenda includes routine reports and correspondence.

• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for September 2022, including requests from Rotary Club of Kimberley, Holy Family Parish, and United Way BC - SIBC - East Kootenay
• Introduction of Bylaw No. 3160 (Holland Creek Sewage Regulation and Fee) and Bylaw No. 3161 (Holland Creek Water Distribution System Regulation and Fee)
• Community Works Fund requests for East Side Lake Windermere Water System and New Hosmer Fire Hall construction
• Discussion of temporary storage of railway ties in Hosmer and Elko
• Approval of attendance at Southern Interior Regional Economic Summit and Interior Lumber Manufacturers' Association Convention

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved two major Community Works Fund grants: $1,529,333 for upgrades to the East Side Lake Windermere Water System and $1,500,000 for the new Hosmer Fire Hall construction. The committee also introduced two amendment bylaws for the Holland Creek sewage and water systems, authorized attendance at two conferences, approved one discretionary grant, denied two others, and referred a pedestrian pathway request to strategic planning.

• Approved $1,529,333 Community Works Fund grant for East Side Lake Windermere Water System upgrades (carried)
• Approved $1,500,000 Community Works Fund grant for new Hosmer Fire Hall construction (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3160 amending Holland Creek Sewage Collection System Regulation and Fee (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3161 amending Holland Creek Water Distribution System Regulation and Fee (carried)
• Approved $530 Discretionary Grant-in-Aid for Rotary Club of Kimberley Marysville Falls Walkway Rebuild (carried)
• Denied Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for Holy Family Parish portico repairs and United Way BC child safety car seat initiative (carried)
• Authorized Director Clovechok to attend Southern Interior Regional Economic Summit (carried)
• Authorized Electoral Area Directors to attend Interior Lumber Manufacturers' Association convention (carried)

Elk Valley Services Committee

This is a routine procedural agenda for the Elk Valley Services Committee meeting on September 8, 2022. The agenda lists standard items such as call to order, adoption of minutes, correspondence, new business, and reports, but no specific substantive items are detailed.

• Adoption of August 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Addition of late items (requires 2/3 vote)
• Adjourn to closed session

The Elk Valley Services Committee met on September 8, 2022, and adopted the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The committee then voted unanimously to adjourn to a closed meeting to discuss the Elk Valley Refuse Hauling Contract, citing a section of the Community Charter that allows confidential information to be withheld from public disclosure. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Adopted the agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted the minutes of August 11, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned to closed meeting to discuss Elk Valley Refuse Hauling Contract (unanimous)

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee is meeting to consider a 3-year transit expansion plan for 2023/24 to 2025/26, including a presentation on transit improvements and a memorandum of understanding. The committee will also hear a delegation on International Dark Sky Accreditation and handle routine items like minutes and correspondence.

• Transit Improvement Program - 3 Year Transit Expansion Initiatives presentation
• Columbia Valley Transit - 3 Year Expansion Plan 2023/24 to 2025/26 (item 8.1)
• International Dark Sky Accreditation delegation
• Adoption of August 11, 2022 minutes

The Columbia Valley Services Committee voted to authorize the Chair and CAO to sign BC Transit's 3-Year Expansion Plan for the Columbia Valley Transit System covering 2023/24 to 2025/26. The committee also referred a request to explore establishing a Dark Sky Reserve to the next strategic priority setting process. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized signing BC Transit 3-Year Expansion Plan for Columbia Valley Transit System 2023/24-2025/26 (carried)
• Referred exploration of Dark Sky Reserve to next strategic priority setting process (carried)

RDEK Board of Directors

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including numerous planning and zoning bylaws, construction tenders for infrastructure projects, and committee recommendations. The agenda includes adoption of several official community plan and zoning amendments, as well as decisions on contracts for landfill operations, refuse hauling, and fire hall construction.

• Columbia Valley Landfill Scale Operations Contract
• Moyie Fire Hall Construction Phase 1 – Community Works Fund
• Cold Spring Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Project – Construction Tender #1
• Timber Ridge Water Main Replacements - Construction Tender
• Adoption of multiple OCP and zoning amendment bylaws (e.g., Bylaws 3075, 3076, 3131-3133, 3143, 3146-3147, 3153-3156, 3170-3177)

The RDEK Board approved planning for a new administration building with construction targeted within five years, and increased building reserve contributions. It also granted $90,000 in Community Works Funds to the Moyie Community Association for the Moyie Fire Hall Construction Phase 1. Several development variance permits and zoning/OCP bylaw amendments were adopted, and two construction tenders were terminated and rejected.

• Approved planning for new administration building, construction goal in 5 years
• Granted $90,000 Community Works Funds for Moyie Fire Hall Phase 1
• Approved $2,143,518.72 cheque register for July 2022
• Terminated Cold Spring Creek Debris Flow Mitigation tender, all tenders rejected
• Terminated Timber Ridge Water Main Replacements tender, sole tender rejected
• Reissued Elk Valley Refuse Hauling tender for 2-year term
• Granted DVP No. 13-22 (Tie Lake/Tomelin) as amended, rescinding prior refusal
• Adopted Bylaws 3075, 3076, 3131-3133, 3143, 3146, 3147, 3153-3156, 3170, 3171, 3172

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee is meeting to consider a delegation from Akisqnuk First Nation presenting the Columbia Lake Recreation Centre Business Plan, and to review minutes from the Columbia Valley Community Economic Development Advisory Commission. The agenda is otherwise routine, with standard items like adoption of minutes and reports.

• Delegation: Columbia Lake Recreation Centre Business Plan by Raylene Fortin, Akisqnuk First Nation
• Correspondence: CVCEDAC Minutes - April 28, 2022
• Adoption of June 9, 2022 meeting minutes

The Columbia Valley Services Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the June 9, 2022 meeting. It received a presentation from Raylene Fortin of Akisqnuk First Nation on the Columbia Lake Recreation Centre Business Plan. The committee then voted to adjourn to a closed meeting to discuss the Columbia Valley Scale Operations Contract, citing confidentiality provisions. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted the June 9, 2022 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adjourned to closed session to discuss Columbia Valley Scale Operations Contract (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to review reports and consider several funding requests, including discretionary grants-in-aid and a Community Works Fund request for Phase 1 construction of the Moyie Fire Hall. The agenda also includes routine items like adoption of minutes and reports from development and engineering services.

• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for August 2022, including requests from City of Cranbrook and Rocky Mountain Naturalists Club
• Moyie Fire Hall Phase 1 Construction – Community Works Fund grant request from Moyie Community Association
• Community Works Funds Summary 2017-2022 and UBCM Funding Five Year Summary
• Development Services Building Report and Engineering Services Report for August 2022
• Approval to attend Kootenay Conservation Program Fall Gathering and AGM

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved $90,000 in Community Works Funds for the Moyie Fire Hall Construction Phase 1 project, and approved two discretionary grants-in-aid totaling $8,500. The committee also authorized directors to attend the Kootenay Conservation Program Fall Gathering, and adjourned to a closed meeting to discuss construction tenders.

• Approved $90,000 Community Works Fund grant for Moyie Fire Hall Construction Phase 1
• Approved $3,500 grant to City of Cranbrook for Mosquito Control Program
• Approved $5,000 grant to Rocky Mountain Naturalists Club for Elizabeth Lake Ecosystem Enhancement Project
• Authorized Electoral Area Directors to attend KCP Fall Gathering and AGM (Sept 22-24, 2022, Creston)
• Adjourned to closed meeting to discuss Cold Spring Creek Debris Flow Mitigation and Timber Ridge Water Main Replacements tender

Elk Valley Services Committee

This is a routine procedural agenda for the Elk Valley Services Committee meeting. The main items are adopting the agenda and minutes from May 12, 2022, with no substantive new business, bylaws, or reports listed. No decisions or discussions of specific projects or contracts are detailed in the agenda.

• Adoption of May 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Call to order and addition of late items
• Adjourn to closed session

The Elk Valley Services Committee met on August 11, 2022, and adopted the agenda and the minutes from the May 12, 2022 meeting. The committee then voted to adjourn to a closed meeting to discuss the Elk Valley Refuse Hauling Contract under Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter, citing confidentiality provisions. No substantive decisions were made in the open portion of the meeting.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted the May 12, 2022 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adjourned to closed meeting to discuss Elk Valley Refuse Hauling Contract (carried)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including adopting minutes, receiving environmental and protective services reports, and reviewing the July 2022 cheque register. They will also discuss the 2022 November board meeting date change, set the 2023 board meeting schedule, and consider a strategy for the RDEK Cranbrook office space.

• 2022 November Board Meeting Schedule change
• 2023 Board Meeting Schedule
• Cheque Register - July 2022
• RDEK Cranbrook Office Space Strategy
• Environmental Services Report - August 2022

The committee approved starting planning for a new administration building, aiming to complete construction in five years, and increased contributions to the building reserve fund. It also approved the 2023 board meeting schedule, changed the November 2022 board meeting date, and approved the July 2022 cheque register. The meeting included two closed sessions for human resources and office space strategy matters.

• Approved planning for new administration building with 5-year completion goal (carried)
• Approved increased building reserve fund contributions per August 2022 Office Space Strategy (carried)
• Approved 2023 board meeting schedule (12 dates) (carried)
• Changed November 4, 2022 board meeting to November 10, 2022 (carried)
• Approved July 2022 cheque register for $2,143,518.72 (carried)
• Adopted agenda and July 7, 2022 minutes (carried)

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning & Development Services Committee is meeting to consider a request for reconsideration of Development Variance Permit No. 13-22 for a property at Tie Lake, along with several bylaw amendments, Agricultural Land Reserve applications, and new development variance permits. The agenda includes multiple delegation presentations from applicants and property owners. Decisions or recommendations made at this meeting will inform the Regional District board's actions.

• DVP No. 13-22 (Tie Lake/Tomelin) request for reconsideration
• Bylaw No. 3174 & 3175 (Kragmont/Williamson) amendments
• Bylaw No. 3176 & 3177 (Gold Creek/Haga) amendments
• ALR non-farm use application (Canwel Timber Ltd & Nature Conservancy of Canada, Fernie)
• DVP No. 26-22 (Windermere North/Canadian Tire Real Estate Limited Inc.)

The committee rescinded its May 13, 2022 refusal of Development Variance Permit No. 13-22 (Tie Lake/Tomelin) and granted the permit as amended, allowing a larger accessory building. It also introduced four bylaws to amend official community plans and zoning for properties in Kragmont and Gold Creek, and supported two Agricultural Land Reserve applications and two other development variance permits.

• Rescinded Resolution No. 50437 refusing DVP 13-22 (Tie Lake/Tomelin) (carried)
• Granted DVP 13-22 (Tie Lake/Tomelin) as amended (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw 3174 (Baynes Lake OCP amendment, Kragmont/Williamson) (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw 3175 (South Country Zoning amendment, Kragmont/Williamson) (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw 3176 (Rockyview OCP amendment, Gold Creek/Haga) (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw 3177 (Electoral Area C South Zoning amendment, Gold Creek/Haga) (carried)
• Supported ALR non-farm use application (Canwel Timber/Nature Conservancy, Fernie) (carried)
• Supported ALR subdivision application (Rivard/Warner, Dutch Creek) (carried)

RDEK Board of Directors

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors is meeting to consider a range of items including water system service expansions, board remuneration, security issuing, delegation of development permit authority, and several planning and zoning bylaws. The board will also hear a delegation on sustainable development and review discretionary grants-in-aid.

• Bylaw 3151: Edgewater Water System Service Establishment Bylaw amendment (three readings and adoption)
• Bylaw 3179: East Side Lake Windermere Water System Service Establishment Bylaw amendment (three readings and adoption)
• Bylaw 3164: Board Remuneration Bylaw 2023-2026 (three readings and adoption)
• Bylaw 3181: Security Issuing Bylaw for District of Invermere 2022 Fall Borrowing (three readings and adoption)
• Bylaw 3182: Delegation Bylaw for development permit issuance authority (three readings and adoption)

The RDEK Board adopted Bylaw No. 3164 setting 2023 municipal director remuneration at $14,448, after a motion for $15,447 was defeated. The board also approved grants-in-aid, introduced and adopted several water system and administrative bylaws, awarded a landfill operations contract, and supported various development applications. Several planning bylaws were defeated or advanced to public hearings.

• Adopted Board Remuneration Bylaw No. 3164 with $14,448 for municipal directors (opposed: Graham, Pratt, Wilks)
• Defeated motion to set municipal director pay at $15,447 (opposed by 9 directors)
• Approved Discretionary Grants-in-Aid totaling over $30,000 to community groups
• Awarded Columbia Valley Landfill Operations contract to GFL Environmental Inc.
• Adopted Edgewater Water System Service Establishment Bylaw No. 3151
• Adopted East Side Lake Windermere Water System Service Establishment Bylaw No. 3179
• Adopted Security Issuing Bylaw No. 3181 and Delegation Bylaw No. 3182
• Defeated third reading of Bylaw No. 3162 (Toby Benches / Seel-Ruault) and Bylaws 3144/3145 (Cranbrook West)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee is meeting to consider several items, including introducing three bylaws: one setting board remuneration for 2023-2026, one authorizing the District of Invermere to borrow funds in fall 2022, and one delegating development permit issuance authority. The committee will also review the June 2022 cheque register and a special event licence application for the Cranbrook Pro Rodeo.

• Bylaw No. 3164 - Board Remuneration (introduction)
• Bylaw No. 3181 - Security Issuing Bylaw for District of Invermere 2022 Fall Borrowing (introduction)
• Bylaw No. 3182 - Delegation of Development Permit Issuance Authority (introduction)
• Special Event Licence - Wycliffe Exhibition Association - Cranbrook Pro Rodeo
• Cheque Register - June 2022

The committee introduced Bylaw No. 3164 (Board Remuneration) with an amendment setting municipal directors' pay at $15,447 for 2023, after an initial motion to introduce it without amendments was defeated. The committee also approved the June 2022 cheque register, issued a special event licence for the Cranbrook Pro Rodeo, and introduced two other bylaws. A subsequent board resolution on July 8, 2022, amended the remuneration figure to $14,448.

• Introduced Bylaw No. 3164 (Board Remuneration) with amendment for $15,447 municipal director pay (carried; later amended to $14,448)
• Defeated initial motion to introduce Bylaw No. 3164 without amendments
• Approved June 2022 cheque register for $2,038,456.83
• Issued Special Event Licence to Wycliffe Exhibition Association for Cranbrook Pro Rodeo, Aug 19-21, 2022, with noise bylaw exemptions
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3181 (Security Issuing Bylaw)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3182 (Delegation Bylaw amendment)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to discuss routine reports, discretionary grants, and proposed water system service area expansions. They will consider introducing two bylaws to amend water service areas and review grant applications.

• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for July 2022, including Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network, Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance, and others
• Bylaw No. 3151 - Edgewater Water System Service Establishment Bylaw Amendment (introduction)
• Bylaw No. 3179 - East Side Lake Windermere Water System Service Establishment Bylaw Amendment (introduction)
• Asset Management Grant for Water and Sewer Services
• Development Services Building Report and Engineering Services Report

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved a series of discretionary grants-in-aid totaling $35,252.50 for various community organizations, including the largest grant of $15,214 to Family Dynamix Association for Columbia Valley Victim's Services. The committee also introduced two water system service establishment bylaws and authorized an application for an Asset Management grant.

• Approved $35,252.50 in discretionary grants-in-aid to 10 organizations (carried)
• Approved $15,214 grant to Family Dynamix Association for Columbia Valley Victim's Services (carried)
• Approved $2,000 grant to Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance for Radium to Invermere Trail Project (carried)
• Approved application to Ministry of Municipal Affairs for Asset Management grant under Infrastructure Planning Grant program (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3151 amending Edgewater Water System Service Establishment Bylaw (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3179 amending East Side Lake Windermere Water System Service Establishment Bylaw (carried)

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee is meeting to consider three bylaw amendments, an Agricultural Land Reserve subdivision application, a development variance permit, and a rural licensee retail store application. The agenda also includes delegations from the public on several of these items, plus correspondence and advisory commission minutes.

• Bylaw No. 3170 and 3171 (Baynes Lake / Schulmeister)
• Bylaw No. 3172 (Anderson Road / Rohn & Savage)
• Bylaw No. 3180 (Gold Creek / McMahon)
• Gold Creek / Potorti ALR Subdivision Application
• DVP No. 24-22 (Windermere North / Prairiewind Dev Corp)

The Planning & Development Services Committee introduced four bylaws (Baynes Lake OCP and zoning amendments, Elk Valley zoning amendment, and a housing agreement) and voted to support an ALR subdivision application, grant a development variance permit, and support a liquor license application. All motions carried, with one opposition each on the Baynes Lake zoning bylaw and the ALR application.

• Introduced Bylaw No. 3170 (Baynes Lake OCP amendment) (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3171 (South Country Zoning amendment) (carried, opposed by Ashmore)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3172 (Elk Valley Zoning amendment) (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3180 (Housing Agreement, Gold Creek/McMahon) (carried)
• Supported Potorti ALR subdivision application (carried, opposed by Pratt)
• Granted Development Variance Permit No. 24-22 (carried)
• Supported Jubilee Mountain Apiary Ltd. liquor license application (carried)

RDEK Board of Directors

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors is meeting to consider a large number of planning and development items, including multiple zoning amendment bylaws, development variance permits, and housing agreements. The board will also review grant recommendations, water system fee amendments, and a proposal to restructure development application fees. Several items are scheduled for public hearings or delegations.

• Bylaw No. 3165: Development Applications Bylaw fee restructure, three readings and adoption
• Bylaw No. 3168: Edgewater Water System Regulation and Fee Bylaw amendment, three readings and adoption
• Bylaw No. 3169: Moyie Water System Regulation and Fee Bylaw amendment, three readings and adoption
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for June 2022, including Columbia Valley Search and Rescue and Little Mittens Animal Rescue Association
• Community Works Fund request for City of Cranbrook Confederation Park upgrades

The RDEK Board approved several grants, including $25,000 for Cranbrook's Confederation Park upgrades and various discretionary grants-in-aid. Multiple zoning and housing agreement bylaws were introduced or adopted, and the Columbia Lake Management Plan was adopted as policy. A motion to join the BC Social Procurement Initiative was defeated, and a letter of support for the Radium to Invermere Trail was initially defeated but later approved in a revised motion.

• Approved $25,000 Community Works Fund grant to City of Cranbrook for Confederation Park upgrades
• Adopted Columbia Lake Management Plan as RDEK policy
• Approved $3,879,089.23 cheque register for May 2022
• Defeated motion to refer BC Social Procurement Initiative to staff (8 opposed)
• Approved Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for June 2022 (multiple organizations)
• Granted Temporary Use Permit No. 1-22 (Morrissey / 0964118 BC Ltd)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3165 (Development Applications Bylaw)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 3166 and 3167 (Housing Agreements for Gold Creek/Quaife and Fort Steele/Walker)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance & Regional Services Committee approved a letter supporting the Southeastern BC Regional Connectivity Strategic Plan, approved the May 2022 cheque register for $3,879,089.23, and scheduled meetings with cabinet ministers for the 2022 UBCM Convention. It also approved conducting three school trustee elections and approved 2022/2023 Columbia Basin Trust funding recommendations. The committee approved a letter of support for the Radium to Invermere Trail Project despite opposition from five directors, and adjourned to closed session to discuss staffing levels.

• Approved letter supporting Southeastern BC Regional Connectivity Strategic Plan (carried)
• Approved May 2022 cheque register for $3,879,089.23 (carried)
• Scheduled 9 topics for meetings with cabinet ministers at 2022 UBCM Convention (carried)
• Approved RDEK conducting 2022 School Trustee Elections in three electoral areas (carried)
• Approved 2022/2023 CBT Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs funding (carried)
• Approved letter of support for Radium to Invermere Trail Project (carried, 5 opposed)
• Invited Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance to present on trail project (carried, 1 opposed)
• Adjourned to closed session for staffing levels discussion (carried)

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The committee approved an amendment to the Invermere Transfer Station hours, changing them to 8:30am to 5:30pm. The motion was carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.

• Amended Invermere Transfer Station hours to 8:30am-5:30pm (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to hear a delegation opposing a reduced boat speed limit on Wasa Lake, consider discretionary grants, and introduce amendments to water system regulation and fee bylaws for Edgewater and Moyie. They will also review reports on building, engineering, and the 2021 annual water systems report, and decide on attendance at the UBCM 2022 Annual Convention and funding for Confederation Park upgrades in Cranbrook.

• Delegation opposing Wasa Lake reduced boat speed limit
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for June 2022 (Columbia Valley Search and Rescue, Cranbrook and District 4-H Council, Little Mittens Animal Rescue Association, Mount Baker Secondary School, Moyie Community Association)
• Community Works Fund request for City of Cranbrook Confederation Park upgrades
• Introduction of Bylaw No. 3168 (Edgewater Water System Regulation and Fee Bylaw Amendment)
• Introduction of Bylaw No. 3169 (Moyie Water System Regulation and Fee Bylaw Amendment)

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved discretionary grants-in-aid totaling $18,500 to various community organizations, granted $25,000 in Community Works Funds to the City of Cranbrook for Confederation Park upgrades, authorized attendance at the UBCM Annual Convention, and introduced two water system amendment bylaws. Delegations spoke against a proposed boat speed limit on Wasa Lake, but no decision was made on that matter.

• Approved discretionary grants-in-aid totaling $18,500 to six organizations (carried)
• Granted $25,000 in Community Works Funds to City of Cranbrook for Confederation Park upgrades (carried)
• Authorized Chair and Electoral Area Directors to attend UBCM Annual Convention, Sept 12-16, 2022 in Whistler (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3168, Edgewater Water System Regulation and Fee Bylaw amendment (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3169, Moyie Water System Regulation and Fee Bylaw amendment (carried)

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee will consider a wide range of development-related items, including seven bylaw amendments, three Agricultural Land Reserve applications, six development variance permits, a Crown land referral, a liquor license request, a development application fee restructure, and the Columbia Lake Management Plan. Several items include public delegations. The committee will also adopt minutes from the May 12, 2022 meeting.

• Bylaw amendments for Sweetwater (KV Properties Inc), Baynes Lake (338898 Alberta Ltd & Volcano Ridge Inc), Gold Creek (Merchant & Oslund; Quaife), Toby Benches (Seel-Ruault), Fort Steele (Walker)
• Development variance permits for Wycliffe, Fairmont, Brisco, Dry Gulch, Cranbrook West, and Wardner
• ALR applications for Fort Steele (Boon subdivision), Gold Creek (Brons non-adhering residential), Wasa (MFLNRORD non-farm use)
• Development Applications Fee Bylaw No. 3165, 2022 — fee restructure
• Columbia Lake Management Plan discussion

The Planning & Development Services Committee introduced several zoning and OCP amendment bylaws, including for Sweetwater, Baynes Lake, and Gold Creek, and granted several development variance permits. A motion to not proceed with Bylaw 3162 (Toby Benches) was defeated, and the bylaw was subsequently introduced. The committee also adopted the Columbia Lake Management Plan as RDEK policy and supported multiple Agricultural Land Commission applications.

• Introduced Bylaw 3146 & 3147 (Sweetwater OCP & zoning amendments) (opposed: McKerracher)
• Introduced Bylaw 3148 (Sweetwater zoning amendment) (opposed: McKerracher)
• Introduced Bylaw 3153 & 3154 (Baynes Lake OCP & zoning amendments)
• Introduced Bylaw 3155 & 3156 (Gold Creek OCP & zoning amendments)
• Introduced Bylaw 3162 (Toby Benches zoning amendment) after motion to not proceed was defeated
• Granted DVP 17-22 (Fairmont/Martin) after refusal motion was defeated
• Granted DVP 18-22, 19-22, 22-22, 23-22
• Adopted Columbia Lake Management Plan as RDEK policy

RDEK Board of Directors

The RDEK Board approved $299,000 in Community Works funds for the Key City Theatre and Cranbrook History Centre, plus several smaller grants. It introduced the Lizard Creek OCP and zoning amendment bylaws after a motion to not proceed was defeated, and advanced multiple other planning bylaws. The board also awarded the Fernie Transfer Station operations contract to Waste Management Corporation of Canada and approved the April 2022 cheque register.

• Approved $49,000 Community Works grant to Key City Theatre for kitchen/stage renovations
• Approved $250,000 Community Works grant to Cranbrook History Centre for Phase 2 heritage building
• Introduced Lizard Creek OCP Bylaw 3102 and Zoning Bylaw 3103 (C.H. Nelson Holdings)
• Awarded Fernie Transfer Station operations contract to Waste Management Corporation of Canada
• Approved April 2022 cheque register for $6,321,183.53
• Approved $2,000 grant to Holy Family Parish for washroom restoration
• Approved $7,500 in Discretionary Grants-in-Aid to three community groups
• Adopted Bylaw 3141 (Eddie Mountain Arena fees) and Bylaw 3163 (Board remuneration)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance & Regional Services Committee approved the April 2022 cheque register for $6,321,183.53, authorized the Chair and CAO to sign the 2022/2023 Annual Operating Agreement with BC Transit for Columbia Valley and Elk Valley transit services, and introduced two bylaws (EMMA Regulation and Fee Bylaw No. 3141, and Board Remuneration Bylaw No. 3163). It also approved a $2,000 grant to Holy Family Parish for washroom restoration, accepted Q1 financial statements, and approved policy amendments for travel and meal allowances. The meeting adjourned to closed session to discuss a Universal Broadband Fund application.

• Approved April 2022 cheque register for $6,321,183.53 (carried)
• Approved $2,000 grant to Holy Family Parish for washroom restoration (carried)
• Authorized Chair to present Budget 2023 recommendations on Crown Land Fees, Library Funding, Climate Change Fund (carried)
• Authorized Chair and CAO to sign 2022/2023 BC Transit operating agreement (carried)
• Accepted Q1 2022 financial statements (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3141 (EMMA Regulation and Fee Bylaw amendment) (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3163 (Board Remuneration amendment) with $140 daily rate for alternates (carried)
• Approved amendments to Travel and Accommodation Allowances Policy and Employee Expense Policy (meal rates $25/$30/$40) (carried, opposed by Director Wilks)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved $250,000 in Community Works Funds for Phase 2 of the Cranbrook History Centre's Heritage Railcar Preservation Building Project, which will provide permanent cover for 19 railcars. It also approved $49,000 for the Key City Theatre kitchen and stage renovations, and three discretionary grants totaling $7,500. A request for a 10 km/hr speed limit on Wasa Lake was referred to the next strategic priority setting process.

• Approved $250,000 Community Works Fund grant to Cranbrook History Centre for Phase 2 (carried)
• Approved $49,000 Community Works Fund grant to Key City Theatre for kitchen and stage renovations (carried)
• Approved $2,000 grant to Baynes Lake Community Society for turtle survival project (carried)
• Approved $2,500 grant to Fernie Pride Society for Elk Valley Pride Festival (carried)
• Approved $3,000 grant to Royal Canadian Legion Branch #36 for Wheels in the Valley (carried)
• Referred Wasa Lake 10 km/hr speed limit request to next strategic priority setting process (carried)

Planning and Development Services Committee

The committee voted not to proceed with Bylaw No. 3102 and Bylaw No. 3103, which would have amended the Elk Valley Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw to allow a future subdivision of the Galloway Lands near Fernie. The decision followed extensive public presentations, including opposition over wildlife, water, and safety concerns. The committee also granted several development variance permits and introduced multiple zoning bylaws for other properties.

• Refused DVP No. 9-22 (Wardner/Sawatsky) to increase parcel coverage (carried)
• Granted DVP No. 12-22 (Hosmer/Lyons & Nairn) with covenant on water system (4 opposed)
• Granted DVP No. 15-22 (Spillimacheen/More) for accessory structure (carried)
• Granted DVP No. 16-22 (Sweetwater/Feyter) for secondary suite floor space (1 opposed)
• Granted TUP No. 1-22 (Morrissey/0964118 BC Ltd) with conditions (carried)
• Voted not to proceed with Bylaw No. 3102 (Elk Valley OCP amendment) (6 opposed)
• Voted not to proceed with Bylaw No. 3103 (Elk Valley Zoning amendment) (6 opposed)
• Introduced Bylaws No. 3131-3133, 3143, 3144, 3145 (various zoning/OCP amendments) (carried)

Elk Valley Services Committee

The Elk Valley Services Committee is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The main actions are adopting the agenda and the minutes from the October 7, 2021 and February 16, 2022 meetings. No substantive new business, bylaws, or presentations are listed on the agenda.

• Adoption of October 7, 2021 meeting minutes
• Adoption of February 16, 2022 meeting minutes
• Addition of late items requires 2/3 director vote
• Meeting runs 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Regional District Office, Cranbrook

The Elk Valley Services Committee held a brief open meeting on May 12, 2022, adopting the agenda and minutes from October 7, 2021, and February 16, 2022. The committee then voted to adjourn to a closed session to discuss the Fernie Transfer Station Operations Contract under Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter. No other substantive decisions were made in the open portion.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adopted October 7, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Adopted February 16, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned to closed session for Fernie Transfer Station Operations Contract (carried)

RDEK Board of Directors

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including several zoning and official community plan amendment bylaws, water system service area expansions, an elections bylaw, and various committee recommendations. The board will also hear presentations from fire officials and the Access Guardian Program, and receive a delegation from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

• Bylaw No. 3139: Edgewater Water System Service Area Amendment - introduction and three readings & adoption
• Bylaw No. 3140: East Side Lake Windermere Water System Local Service Area Amendment - introduction and three readings & adoption
• Bylaw No. 3150: Elections and Assent Voting Bylaw - introduction and three readings & adoption
• Multiple zoning and OCP amendment bylaws (e.g., Bylaws 3040, 3041, 3120, 3121, 3127, 3128, 3130, 3134-3138, 3149) for various properties
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for April 2022, including WildSafeBC, Columbia Valley Food and Farm Association, and Sparwood Trails Alliance

The RDEK Board made several decisions, including introducing bylaws for the Cranbrook West/Kiedyk development after an initial motion to not proceed was defeated, and approving a planning process to regulate short-term rentals via Temporary Use Permits. The board also adopted multiple water system and elections bylaws, approved grants and election official rates, and placed notices on title for bylaw contraventions.

• Introduced Bylaw 3137 (Cranbrook West/Kiedyk OCP amendment) (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw 3138 (Cranbrook West/Kiedyk zoning amendment) (carried)
• Approved planning process to regulate short-term rentals via Temporary Use Permits (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 3139 (Edgewater Water System amendment) (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 3140 (East Side Lake Windermere Water System amendment) (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 3150 (Elections and Assent Voting) (carried)
• Approved 2022 election official rates (carried)
• Approved April 2022 discretionary grants-in-aid (carried)

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee is meeting to consider a range of land-use items, including bylaw amendments, Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) applications, development variance permits, and short-term rental regulation options. The agenda includes multiple public delegations and staff reports. Decisions will be made on these items, with recommendations forwarded to the full board.

• Bylaw No. 3130 (Windermere North / HGK Holdings Ltd)
• Bylaw No. 3134 & 3135 (Cranbrook West / Fountain Capital Corp)
• Bylaw No. 3137 & 3138 (Cranbrook West / Kiedyk)
• ALR Non-Farm Use applications (Howard, McDonald, Walker, Terus Construction)
• Short Term Rental Regulation Options (RFD)

The Planning and Development Services Committee voted to proceed with a planning process to regulate short-term rentals via Temporary Use Permits. It also declined to proceed with two OCP and zoning amendment bylaws for residential subdivisions on New Lake Road (Fountain Capital Corp and Kiedyk), though the Kiedyk bylaws were later introduced by the RDEK Board. The committee supported several ALR applications, refused one, and granted or deferred development variance permits.

• Approved staff to proceed with planning process for short-term rental regulation via Temporary Use Permits (carried)
• Bylaw 3134 (Rockyview OCP amendment, Fountain Capital Corp) not proceed (carried)
• Bylaw 3135 (Electoral Area C South Zoning amendment, Fountain Capital Corp) not proceed (carried)
• Bylaw 3137 (Rockyview OCP amendment, Kiedyk) not proceed (carried, 7 opposed)
• Bylaw 3138 (Electoral Area C South Zoning amendment, Kiedyk) not proceed (carried, 7 opposed)
• Supported ALR non-farm use application for Howard campground at 6363 Wardner-Kikunom Road (carried)
• Supported ALR subdivision application for Koocanusa Ranching Company at 6735 Wardner-Kikunom Road (carried)
• Refused ALR non-farm use application for Walker campground on Wardner-Fort Steele Road (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to review reports, consider discretionary grants, and introduce several bylaws. Key items include proposed amendments to expand the Edgewater and East Side Lake Windermere water system service areas, and introduction of a new elections and assent voting bylaw. The committee will also discuss 2022 general local election appointment and pay rates, UBCM membership dues, and approve attendance at a snowmobile federation awards ceremony.

• Bylaw No. 3139 - Edgewater Water System Service Area Amendment (introduction)
• Bylaw No. 3140 - East Side Lake Windermere Water System Local Service Area Amendment (introduction)
• Bylaw No. 3150 - Elections and Assent Voting Bylaw (introduction)
• 2022 General Local Elections - appointment and pay rates
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for April 2022, including WildSafeBC, Columbia Valley Food and Farm Association, and Sparwood Trails Alliance

The committee appointed Tina Hlushak as Chief Election Officer and Nikki Bradshaw as Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2022 General Local Elections, and set daily pay rates for election officials. It approved several discretionary grants-in-aid, denied one, and introduced three bylaws, including amendments to water system services and an elections bylaw. The meeting then adjourned to closed session.

• Appointed Tina Hlushak as Chief Election Officer and Nikki Bradshaw as Deputy Chief Election Officer (carried)
• Set election official pay rates: CEO $1,000/day, Deputy CEO $850/day, Presiding $425/day, Alternate Presiding $350/day, Election Official $325/day (carried)
• Approved grants-in-aid totaling $8,075 to BC Conservation Foundation, Columbia Valley Food and Farm Association, Elk Valley Adventure and Dirt Riders Society, and Lions Club of Sand Creek (carried)
• Denied grant to Sparwood Trails Alliance for Community Bike Wash (carried)
• Approved 2022 UBCM membership fee of $9,486.98 plus GST (carried)
• Authorized Director Sosnowski to attend BC Snowmobile Federation Awards Ceremony with expenses paid (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3139 (Edgewater Water System Service Establishment amendment) (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3140 (East Side Lake Windermere Water System Local Service Area amendment) (carried)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including recommendations from the Board Remuneration Review Panel, an amendment to the E911 emergency services communication agreement, and a letter of support for a speed limit change on Highway 3 in Jaffray. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes, reports, and cheque registers.

• Board Remuneration Review Panel Recommendations 2023-2026
• E911 Emergency Services Communication Agreement – Amendment No.3
• Cheque Register for February and March 2022
• Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Program – Amended Administration Fee (2022/2023)
• School District No. 5 – Letter of Support for Speed Limit Change on Hwy 3, Jaffray

The committee accepted the public Board Remuneration Review Panel's recommendations, directing staff to prepare a new remuneration bylaw and an amended travel policy. It also approved an emergency event remuneration rate of $175 per week and $110 per public meeting, effective upon adoption. Other decisions included signing a 911 services agreement amendment and approving February and March cheque registers.

• Accepted Board Remuneration Review Panel recommendations (opposed: Director Wilks)
• Approved emergency event remuneration of $175/week and $110/meeting
• Authorized signing of E911 agreement amendment with Central Okanagan
• Approved February 2022 cheque register ($1,207,334.91)
• Approved March 2022 cheque register ($1,564,461.21)
• Increased CBT program administration fee to $83,824
• Requested speed limit change on Highway 3 east of Jaffray

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, receive correspondence, and discuss a proposed expansion of Columbia Valley Transit service, with preliminary support letters from Canal Flats and Radium. The agenda is largely routine, with the transit expansion discussion being the main substantive item.

• Discussion of Columbia Valley Transit Service Expansion, with proposal from District of Invermere and preliminary support from Canal Flats and Radium
• Correspondence: Imagine Kootenay Sustainability Strategy
• Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund 2021 final reports from Columbia Wetlands Stewardship Partners and Windermere District Farmers Institute
• Adoption of minutes from February 16, February 17, and March 10, 2022 meetings

The committee voted to take no further action on obtaining participating area approval for the proposed Columbia Valley Transit Service Expansion, effectively ending the initiative. A late item regarding climate change concerns from the ColumbiYa Youth Action Group was discussed but no formal decision was made.

• No further action on Columbia Valley Transit Service Expansion (carried)
• Approved late item: David Thompson Secondary School - Climate Change Action (carried)
• Adopted agenda as amended (carried)
• Adopted minutes from Feb 16, Feb 17, and Mar 10, 2022 meetings (carried)

RDEK Board of Directors

The RDEK Board of Directors is meeting to consider several bylaws, including the 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan (Bylaw No. 3142) and the Parks and Trails Regulation and Fee Bylaw (Bylaw No. 3114), both requiring three readings and adoption. The board will also hear a delegation on the Kicking Horse Canyon Project, review petitions regarding BC wildfires, and consider numerous planning bylaws and development variance permits. Committee recommendations include grant applications, conference attendance approvals, and discretionary grants-in-aid.

• Bylaw No. 3142 - 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan - three readings and adoption
• Bylaw No. 3114 - Parks and Trails Regulation and Fee Bylaw - three readings and adoption
• Bylaw No. 3120 & 3121 - Waldo Cove Park OCP and zoning amendments - two readings
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid - March 2022 (Columbia Valley Community Foundation, Cranbrook Community Theatre Society, Jaffray Elementary Junior Secondary School, Fairmont Evergreen Cemetery Association)
• Landfill Gas Emissions Reductions Grant Application - Central Subregion

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to discuss routine reports, including building and engineering updates, and to consider several items of new business. Key decisions include approving attendance at three conferences, awarding discretionary grants-in-aid, and reviewing the draft 2022-2026 financial plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being reports or approvals.

• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid for March 2022, with applicants including Columbia Valley Community Foundation, Cranbrook Community Theatre Society, Jaffray Elementary Junior Secondary School, and Fairmont Evergreen Cemetery Association
• Draft 2022-2026 Financial Plan, including requisition changes and Electoral Area Administration details
• Attendance approvals for FCM 2022 Annual Conference, BC Broadband Association 2022 Annual Conference, and 2022 BC Economic Summit
• Engineering Services Report, including RDEK Water and Sewer Systems Connection and Residential User Fee Report 2021 Summary
• Development Services Building Report for March 2022

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved attendance for directors at three conferences and approved several discretionary grants-in-aid. The committee also reviewed the draft 2022-2026 financial plan and adjourned to a closed session to discuss potential litigation.

• Approved attendance for Directors Sosnowski and Gay at FCM 2022 Annual Conference (carried)
• Approved attendance for Director Doehle at BC Broadband Association 2022 Annual Conference (carried)
• Approved attendance for Electoral Area Directors at 2022 BC Economic Summit (carried)
• Approved grants-in-aid: Columbia Valley Community Foundation $3,000, Cranbrook Community Theatre Society $5,000, Jaffray Elementary $5,000, Fairmont Evergreen Cemetery Association $3,500 (carried)
• Reviewed draft 2022-2026 Financial Plan
• Adjourned to closed session for litigation discussion (carried)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially introduce several items, including the draft 2022-2026 financial plan, a parks and trails regulation and fee bylaw, and attendance at an industry convention. The agenda includes presentations from Selkirk College and a community energy manager, as well as routine reports from environmental and protective services.

• Introduction of Bylaw No. 3114 - Parks and Trails Regulation and Fee Bylaw
• Introduction of Bylaw No. 3142 - 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan
• Discussion of Elk Valley Mine Tax Sharing
• Approval to attend BC Council of Forest Industries' Annual Convention
• Delegation from Selkirk College on Regional Innovation Chair in Rural Economic Development

The Governance & Regional Services Committee introduced two bylaws: the 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan (Bylaw No. 3142) and an amendment to the Parks and Trails Regulation and Fee Bylaw (Bylaw No. 3114). Both were introduced and carried, meaning they will proceed to further readings. The committee also authorized Vice Chair Susan Clovechok to attend the BC Council of Forest Industries' Annual Convention with expenses paid from General Administration.

• Introduced Bylaw No. 3142 (2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan) - carried
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3114 (Parks and Trails Regulation and Fee amendment) - carried
• Authorized Vice Chair Clovechok to attend BC Council of Forest Industries convention (April 27-29, 2022, Vancouver) with expenses paid - carried

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee is meeting to hear delegations and consider a range of planning items, including four bylaw amendments, five development variance permits, three Agricultural Land Reserve applications, a Crown land licence referral, and a request from TC Energy to be exempted from Advisory Planning Commission review. The committee will also receive Agricultural Land Commission decisions and minutes from local advisory planning commissions.

• Bylaw No. 3120 & 3121 (Waldo Cove / RDEK)
• Bylaw No. 3128 (Cranbrook South / Sissons)
• Bylaw No. 3136 (Meadowbrook / Mitchell)
• DVP No. 3-22 (Wasa / Flegel), DVP No. 6-22 (Windermere North / Catonio), DVP No. 7-22 (Baynes Lake / Jantzen)
• ALR Non-Farm Use Application (Koocanusa East / Reeves) and two ALR Subdivision Applications (Edgewater / Krebs and Edgewater / Kuo)

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee is meeting to discuss the draft 2022-2026 financial plan, including requisition changes, and to discuss Invermere and Radium public libraries. The agenda includes items on Columbia Valley economic development and a physician recruitment initiative, but no decisions are listed; these appear to be discussion items.

• Discussion of Invermere and Radium public libraries
• Draft 2022-2026 financial plan with requisition change report
• Columbia Valley economic development 2022-2026 plan
• Columbia Valley physician recruitment initiative

The Columbia Valley Services Committee approved a $15,323 grant from the Columbia Valley Economic Development Service to the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce for the Physician Recruitment Initiative. Directors also agreed to meet with Radium and Invermere Public Library Boards to discuss future alignment options for library services and funding. The meeting adjourned to closed session to consider an Invermere Public Library Board appointment.

• Approved $15,323 grant to Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce for Physician Recruitment Initiative
• Agreed to meet with Radium and Invermere Public Library Boards to discuss library services and funding alignment
• Adjourned to closed session for Invermere Public Library Board appointment consideration

Central Services Committee

The Central Services Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items and one substantive item: a request for decision on applying for funding to reduce landfill gas emissions at the Central Subregion Landfill. The agenda includes standard items like adoption of minutes and late items, with the landfill grant application as the only new business.

• Landfill Gas Emissions Reductions Grant Application - Central Subregion
• RFD - Application for Funding for Landfill Gas Emissions Reduction at the Central Subregion Landfill

The Central Services Committee approved submitting an application to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program for a grant to fund landfill gas emissions reduction projects at the Central Subregion Landfill. The motion was carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved application to Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program for landfill gas emissions reduction at Central Subregion Landfill (carried)

RDEK Board of Directors

The RDEK Board of Directors is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including several bylaws for zoning and official community plan amendments, funding requests for community projects, and the introduction of a new records management bylaw. The agenda includes decisions on housing agreements, development permits, and various committee recommendations. Many items are routine administrative matters, but several involve significant land-use changes and financial allocations.

• Bylaw No. 3129 - Records Management Bylaw - three readings and adoption (requires 2/3 vote)
• Bylaw No. 3040 & 3041 - Windermere East OCP and zoning amendments (two readings)
• Bylaw No. 3122 - Housing Agreement Bylaw (Edgewater / Morsette) - three readings and adoption
• Funding requests: Columbia Valley Physician Recruitment, Invermere Library, Radium Library, Elkford Seniors' Housing Project
• Old Growth Forest Deferrals - discussion and template letter

The RDEK Board approved a $500,000 grant to the Elkford Housing Society for the Elkford Seniors' Housing project, funded from Electoral Area A's Elk Valley Property Tax Sharing Agreement. The board also approved multiple grants, including $114,800 for Kimberley's organics curbside collection and $131,885 for the Invermere Public Library. Several bylaws were introduced or adopted, including the Records Management Bylaw and housing agreements. A notice on title for a Windermere property was approved, while another was deferred for further information.

• Approved $500,000 grant to Elkford Housing Society for seniors' housing (carried)
• Approved $114,800 grant to City of Kimberley for organics curbside collection (carried)
• Approved $131,885 grant to Invermere Public Library (carried)
• Approved $50,000 Community Works Fund grant for Kimberley Gymnastics Club (carried)
• Approved $380,900 UBCM FireSmart grant application (carried)
• Adopted Records Management Bylaw No. 3129 (carried)
• Approved Notice on Title for 888 Swansea Road, Windermere (carried)
• Deferred Notice on Title for 449 Lakeview Place, Windermere (carried)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including board procedures, old-growth forest deferrals, a records management bylaw, and a funding request for the Elkford Seniors' Housing Project. The agenda includes reports from environmental and protective services, an invasive plant control annual report, and an audit planning report. Most items are listed for discussion or introduction, with no final votes indicated on the agenda.

• Discussion of old growth forest deferrals and a template letter
• Introduction of Bylaw No. 3129 – Records Management Bylaw, with proposed repeal of Bylaw No. 1780
• Elkford Housing Society – Elkford Seniors' Housing Project funding request using Elk Valley Property Tax Sharing Agreement funds
• Cheque Register for January 2022
• Application to UBCM 2022 Poverty Reduction Planning & Action Program – Stream 2 in partnership with City of Cranbrook

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning and Development Services Committee is meeting to consider several planning items, including bylaw amendments, development variance permits, and a liquor licence application. The agenda includes a delegation on Bylaws 3040 and 3041, and reports on mine referrals, census data, and advisory commission minutes. Most items are for discussion or decision, with no final votes listed on the agenda.

• Bylaw No. 3040 & 3041 (Windermere East / 0703641 BC Ltd) - amendment with delegation by Adam Brash
• Bylaw No. 3122 (Edgewater / Morsette) - amendment
• DVP No. 43-21 (Columbia Lake Westside / 1817796 Alberta Ltd) - variance permit
• DVP No. 1-22 (Gold Creek / Penner) - variance permit
• Fairmont Hot Springs / Farside Inn liquor licence application

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is reviewing several funding requests and program agreements. Items include community hall upgrades, fire recovery projects, and a service agreement renewal.

• 2022 WildSafeBC Program – Electoral Areas F and G
• Kimberley Gymnastics Society - Fire Recovery Project - Community Works Fund
• Edgewater Community Hall Upgrades - Community Works Fund
• UBCM Grant application for FireSmart Community Funding and Supports
• Access Guardian Program Service – Agreement Renewal

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved several funding requests and agreements. It supported a $50,000 Community Works Fund grant to the City of Kimberley for rebuilding the Kimberley Gymnastics Club facility, and allocated $10,000 for Edgewater Community Hall mechanical upgrades. The committee also backed a $380,900 grant application for FireSmart activities, supported a WildSafeBC program application with a $4,000 contribution, and authorized signing agreements for the Access Guardian Program.

• Supported 2022 WildSafeBC Program application for a Community Coordinator in Electoral Areas F and G, with a $4,000 contribution fee from Discretionary Grants-in-Aid.
• Approved Community Works Funds of up to $50,000 to the City of Kimberley for rebuilding the Kimberley Gymnastics Club facility.
• Allocated $10,000 in Community Works Funds for upgrades to the Edgewater Community Hall's mechanical system.
• Approved submitting a UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Program grant application for $380,900 for FireSmart activities.
• Authorized the Chair and CAO to sign a 5-year agreement with the BC Conservation Officer Service for the Access Guardian Program, ending December 31, 2026.
• Authorized the Chair and CAO to sign a 3-year contribution agreement with Columbia Basin Trust for the Access Guardian Services program (2022-2024).

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, receive correspondence, and review reports. Key items include final reports from the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund and the Valley Visitor Services Annual Report. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund 2021 final reports from 8 organizations
• Valley Visitor Services Annual Report
• Columbia Valley Community Economic Development Advisory Commission minutes from January 27, 2022
• Adoption of January 13, 2022 meeting minutes

The Columbia Valley Services Committee meeting on February 17, 2022, was called to order and adopted its agenda and the minutes from the January 13, 2022 meeting. The committee then voted to adjourn to a closed session to consider a personal information matter regarding an appointment to the Columbia Valley Community Economic Development Advisory Commission. No other substantive decisions were made in the open meeting.

• Adopted the meeting agenda as circulated.
• Adopted the minutes of the January 13, 2022 meeting as circulated.
• Adjourned to a closed meeting to consider a Columbia Valley Community Economic Development Advisory Commission appointment under Section 90(1)(a) of the Community Charter.

Central Services Committee

The Central Services Committee is meeting to review the draft 2022-2026 Financial Plan, including requisition changes, and to discuss specific service areas such as the Central Emergency Program, Central Solid Waste, and Public Libraries Grants-in-Aid. A decision is required regarding the City of Kimberley's Central Solid Waste Diversionary Reserve Fund. The agenda is otherwise routine, with standard procedural items.

• Draft 2022-2026 Financial Plan summary and requisition change
• Central Emergency Program review
• Central Solid Waste review
• Decision required: City of Kimberley Central Solid Waste Diversionary Reserve Fund
• Public Libraries Grants-in-Aid Service review

The Central Services Committee approved a grant of $114,800 from the Central Solid Waste Diversionary Reserve Fund to the City of Kimberley for its organics curbside collection project. The motion was moved by Director Gay and seconded by Director Walter, and carried. Director McCormick declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting during the vote, returning afterward. The committee also adopted the meeting agenda and received a presentation on the draft 2022-2026 Financial Plan.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented.
• Approved a $114,800 grant to the City of Kimberley for the organics curbside collection project from the Central Solid Waste Diversionary Reserve Fund.
• Received a presentation on the draft 2022-2026 Financial Plan (no decision recorded).

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee is meeting to review the draft 2022-2026 Financial Plan, including summaries and requisition changes. They will also discuss specific service areas such as general administration, Elk Valley mine tax sharing, municipal fiscal services, E911, invasive plant management, planning, and regional parks. A decision is required on allocating BC Hydro payment-in-lieu-of-taxes for Aberfeldie Dam.

• Draft 2022-2026 Financial Plan and requisition change
• Elk Valley Mine Tax Sharing discussion
• E911 service review
• Invasive Plant Management review
• Decision on BC Hydro payment-in-lieu-of-taxes for Aberfeldie Dam

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to review the draft 2022-2026 financial plan, including requisition changes, and to discuss several electoral area services such as animal control, building inspection, septage, fireworks, noise, and nuisance regulation. The agenda includes presentations, correspondence, and unfinished business, but the main focus is the financial plan and related service reports.

• Draft 2022-2026 Financial Plan with requisition change
• Animal Control information report
• Building Inspection report
• Columbia Valley Septage information report
• Fireworks, Noise Control, and Nuisances & Unsightly Premises reports

The Electoral Area Services Committee adopted its agenda and heard a presentation on the draft 2022-2026 Financial Plan. The committee directed staff to explore options to end the Dog Control Officer contract within the Animal Control Service. The meeting adjourned at 3:19pm.

• Adopted the meeting agenda as presented.
• Directed staff to explore options to end the Dog Control Officer contract within the Animal Control Service.

Elk Valley Services Committee

The Elk Valley Services Committee is meeting to review the draft 2022-2026 financial plan, including requisition changes, and to hear a delegation from the Elk Valley Flying Club requesting funding. The committee will also discuss several service budgets, including emergency programs, solid waste, transit, and libraries.

• Draft 2022-2026 Financial Plan and requisition change
• Elk Valley Flying Club funding request (delegation)
• Elk Valley & South Country Emergency Program budget
• Elk Valley Solid Waste budget
• Elk Valley Transit budget

The Elk Valley Services Committee approved a grant of $7,269.52 from the Elk Valley Regional Airport Service to the Elk Valley Flying Club to support operational costs for 2022-2025. The decision followed a presentation by the club requesting Board support for funding over four years. The committee also adopted the meeting agenda and received a presentation on the draft 2022-2026 Financial Plan.

• Approved a grant of $7,269.52 from the Elk Valley Regional Airport Service to the Elk Valley Flying Club for operational costs for 2022-2025.
• Adopted the agenda for the February 16, 2022 meeting.

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee is meeting to review the draft 2022-2026 financial plan, including service area reports for emergency program, conservation fund, solid waste, broadband, economic development, transit, recreation, and library grants. The committee will also consider several funding requests, including from the Columbia Valley Airport Society, Physician Recruitment Initiative, Community Foundation Vital Signs Project, and local libraries. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are presented for discussion.

• Draft 2022-2026 Financial Plan and requisition change
• Funding request: Columbia Valley Airport Society
• Funding request: Columbia Valley Physician Recruitment Initiative
• Funding request: Columbia Valley Community Foundation Vital Signs Project
• Funding requests: Invermere Library and Radium Hot Springs Public Library

RDEK Board of Directors

The Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including several bylaws for adoption, development variance permits, and funding requests. Key decisions include introducing and adopting bylaws for the Holland Creek sewer and water service expansions, the Wasa Recreation Contribution Service parcel tax roll, and borrowing bylaws. The board will also review committee recommendations on grants, landfill waste, and various planning matters.

• Bylaw No. 3125 and 3126: Holland Creek sewage and water distribution system local service establishment amendments (introduction and adoption)
• Bylaw No. 3098: Wasa Recreation Contribution Service Parcel Tax Roll Bylaw (three readings and adoption)
• Bylaw No. 3123 and 3124: Security Issuing and Revenue Anticipation Borrowing bylaws (three readings and adoption)
• Bylaw No. 3102 and 3103: Elk Valley OCP and zoning amendments for Lizard Creek / C.H. Nelson Holdings (two readings)
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid: Cranbrook Public Library children's furniture and Wardner Community Association liability insurance

The RDEK Board approved the 2022 Human Resources Plan, limiting property tax impacts to $5.00 for average municipal and $25.00 for average electoral area residential properties, despite opposition from six directors. The board also approved $133,600 in Columbia Valley conservation projects, introduced and adopted several bylaws, and made decisions on development variance permits and notices on title.

• Approved 2022 Human Resources Plan with tax impact caps ($5 municipal, $25 electoral) (6 opposed)
• Approved $133,600 for Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund projects
• Approved multi-year funding for conservation projects (Lake Windermere, Swallow Habitat, SIPCOLS)
• Approved $3,973.59 FCM membership dues
• Approved discretionary grants ($6,063 Cranbrook Library, $1,500 Wardner Cemetery)
• Introduced Bylaws 3125 and 3126 (Holland Creek sewage/water) and later adopted them
• Placed Notices on Title on five properties for bylaw contraventions
• Defeated introduction of Bylaws 3102/3103 (Lizard Creek OCP/zoning), referred to staff

Planning and Development Services Committee

The Planning & Development Services Committee will hear delegations on several development items, including a reconsideration of DVP 35-21, proposed bylaws 3102 and 3103 for Lizard Creek, and multiple development variance permit applications. The committee will also consider referrals, advisory commission minutes, and a request for decision on the Columbia Valley Active Transportation Plan.

• Reconsideration of DVP 35-21 (Hunter Rd, Lachkovics)
• Bylaw No. 3102 & 3103 (Lizard Creek, C.H. Nelson Holdings Ltd.)
• DVP 37-21 (Fernie North, Tomlinson)
• DVP 38-21 (Ta Ta Creek, Boissonneault)
• Columbia Valley Active Transportation Plan request for decision

The committee rescinded its November 2021 refusal of Development Variance Permit No. 35-21 and granted the permit to allow a carport at 1947 Hunter Road with a reduced front yard setback. It also introduced two bylaws to amend the Elk Valley OCP and Zoning Bylaw for a 74-lot conservation subdivision near Fernie, but the RDEK Board later defeated those introductions and referred the matter back to staff. Several other development variance permits were refused or granted, and the committee supported a Crown land licence application for a cabin near Westside Road.

• Rescinded refusal of DVP No. 35-21 (Lachkovics) and granted the permit (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3102 (Elk Valley OCP amendment) for Galloway Lands (carried, 5 opposed)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3103 (Elk Valley Zoning amendment) for Galloway Lands (carried, 5 opposed)
• Refused DVP No. 37-21 (Fernie North / Tomlinson) (carried)
• Refused DVP No. 38-21 (Ta Ta Creek / Boissonneault) (carried, 6 opposed)
• Refused DVP No. 41-21 (Windermere South / Bravo Ltd.) (carried)
• Granted DVP No. 42-21 (Windermere East / Cameron) (carried)
• Supported Franzen Crown Land Licence of Occupation application (carried)

Columbia Valley Services Committee

The Columbia Valley Services Committee is meeting to consider funding requests, including a request from the Invermere Public Library and 2022 funding recommendations for the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund. They will also discuss funding alternatives for Columbia Valley Victim Services. The agenda includes standard procedural items like adoption of minutes and late items.

• Invermere Public Library funding request (item 8.1)
• Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund 2022 funding recommendations (item 8.2)
• Columbia Valley Victim Services funding alternatives (item 8.3)
• Delegation from Invermere Public Library (item 5.1)
• Delegation from Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund (item 5.2)

The Columbia Valley Services Committee approved $133,600 in 2022 funding for seven conservation projects under the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund, and also approved multi-year funding for three additional projects. The committee referred the Invermere Public Library's 2022 funding request to the 2022-2026 Financial Plan process for consideration. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $133,600 in 2022 conservation fund grants for seven projects
• Approved multi-year funding for Columbia River Headwater Lakes Monitoring & Education (Year 2, total $24,670)
• Approved multi-year funding for Upper Columbia Swallow Habitat Enhancement Project (Year 2, total $28,000)
• Approved multi-year funding for Strategic Invasive Plant Control of Leafy Spurge (Year 1, total $21,600)
• Referred Invermere Public Library 2022 funding request to Financial Plan process

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is meeting to discuss routine reports, grant requests, and two proposed bylaws that would expand the Holland Creek sewage collection and water distribution systems. The committee will also consider membership dues for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and address safety concerns on Hartley Creek Forestry Road.

• Bylaw No. 3125 - Holland Creek Sewage Collection System Local Service Establishment (introduction)
• Bylaw No. 3126 - Holland Creek Water Distribution System Local Service Establishment (introduction)
• Discretionary Grants-in-Aid - January 2022 (including Cranbrook Public Library and Wardner Community Association)
• 2022-2023 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Membership Dues
• Hartley Creek Forestry Road access and safety concerns

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved the Federation of Canadian Municipalities membership dues of $3,973.59, two discretionary grants-in-aid, and introduced two bylaws related to the Holland Creek sewage and water systems. The committee also directed staff to send a letter to provincial ministries regarding Hartley Creek Forestry Road safety concerns. The meeting then adjourned to a closed session to discuss potential litigation.

• Approved $3,973.59 FCM membership dues (carried)
• Approved $6,063 grant to Cranbrook Public Library for children's furniture (carried)
• Approved $1,500 grant to Wardner Community Association for cemetery liability insurance (carried)
• Directed letter to provincial ministries re Hartley Creek Forestry Road safety (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3125 (Holland Creek Sewage Collection System amendment) (carried)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3126 (Holland Creek Water Distribution System amendment) (carried)

Governance and Regional Services Committee

The Governance and Regional Services Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting minutes, receiving reports from environmental and protective services, and reviewing the December 2021 cheque register. The main new business is the introduction of three bylaws: one to establish a parcel tax roll for the Wasa Recreation Contribution Service, and two related to borrowing (security issuing and revenue anticipation). These are introductions only, not final adoptions.

• Bylaw No. 3098 - Wasa Recreation Contribution Service Parcel Tax Roll - introduction
• Bylaw No. 3123 - Security Issuing Bylaw (Invermere Spring 2022 Borrowing) - introduction
• Bylaw No. 3124 - Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw - introduction
• Cheque Register - December 2021
• Environmental Services and Protective Services reports for January 2022

The Governance and Regional Services Committee approved the December 2021 cheque register for $1,489,136.56 and introduced three bylaws: Wasa Recreation Contribution Service Parcel Tax Roll (No. 3098), Security Issuing (No. 3123), and Revenue Anticipation Borrowing (No. 3124). The meeting then adjourned to closed session for library board appointments and human resources matters.

• Approved December 2021 cheque register for $1,489,136.56
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3098 (Wasa Recreation Contribution Service Parcel Tax Roll)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3123 (Security Issuing Bylaw)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 3124 (Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw)
• Adjourned to closed meeting for library board appointments and HR matters

Central Services Committee

The Central Services Committee is meeting to handle routine business and one substantive item: a request for decision on transferring Elk Valley waste to the Central Subregion landfill. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and standard procedural items.

• Elk Valley Waste to Central Subregion Landfill (RFD attached)

The committee approved continuing to accept Elk Valley Waste at the Central Subregion Landfill with escalating rates from $60.00 per tonne in 2022 to $65.00 per tonne in 2026. A motion to survey Wasa residents about restricting transfer station hours was defeated. The meeting was otherwise procedural, adopting the agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved Elk Valley Waste acceptance at Central Subregion Landfill with rates $60/tonne (2022) to $65/tonne (2026)
• Defeated motion to survey Wasa on restricting transfer station hours (opposed: Graham, Pratt)
• Approved late agenda item for Wasa Transfer Station Management
• Adopted agenda as amended
• Adopted December 2, 2021 minutes