Regional District of Fraser-Fort George public meetings in 2022

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is deciding on several permits and contracts, including a temporary use permit for a Trans Mountain work camp, a development variance permit, and a $1,036,382 fire engine purchase. They will also consider service agreements, grant approvals, and letters of support for various community projects.

• Temporary Use Permit No. 269 for a work camp at 4000 Whiskeyfill Road, Electoral Area H, for Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC and Valemount Community Forest Company Ltd.
• Development Variance Permit No. 1423 to increase accessory building floor area from 50.0 m² to 135.0 m² at 5455 Stone Creek FSR, Electoral Area D.
• Award of Request for Proposals CS-22-05 for a new frontline fire engine for Beaverly Fire/Rescue to Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd. for $1,036,382.
• Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 3289, 2022, for temporary borrowing until requisition funds are received.
• Support letters for City West fibre project, Valemount Ski Society, and Lheidli T'enneh language project.

The Regional Board approved a $1,036,382 contract for a new Beaverly Fire/Rescue engine and issued a three-year temporary use permit for a Trans Mountain work camp. The Board also adopted a revenue anticipation borrowing bylaw and approved various community grants across electoral areas.

• Issued Temporary Use Permit No. 269 for a three-year work camp (Opposed: Beckett, Atkinson)
• Approved $1,036,382 contract for new Beaverly Fire/Rescue frontline engine to Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
• Adopted Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 3289, 2022
• Approved three-year economic development agreement with City of Prince George ending Dec 31, 2025
• Authorized Application 66446 for Subdivision in the Agricultural Land Reserve to proceed to the ALC
• Approved one-year 9-1-1 services contract extension with Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako
• Approved first, second, and third readings of Dore Riverfront Armouring Maintenance and Management Service Bylaw No. 3290
• Approved community grants for Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F, G, and H

Notice of Open Meetings

This agenda for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George open meeting on 2022-12-15 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are listed in the provided text.

Notice of Public Hearing

This agenda is a notice of a public hearing for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, scheduled for December 8, 2022. The document contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or proposals are listed.

Notice of Public Consultation Meeting

This is a notice of a public consultation meeting for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, BC, scheduled for 2022-12-05. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no specific items, decisions, or discussions listed.

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will consider several development permits, bylaw amendments, and grant approvals. Key items include a request from NITRO Motorsports Park for extended Friday night operating hours, a variance permit for a homecraft building, and participation in a floodplain mapping initiative. The board will also vote on adopting multiple bylaws, including a solid waste tipping fee amendment and a Miworth community facilities service establishment.

• NITRO Motorsports Park request for extended hours (6-9 p.m.) for 19 Friday night events in 2023
• Development Variance Permit No. 1403 for 835 Geddes Road to increase accessory building floor area from 250m² to 370m²
• Proposed TELUS telecommunications tower at 24205 Ness Lake Road (63-metre self-supported tower)
• Adoption of Municipal Solid Waste Tipping Fee and Regulation Bylaw No. 3166, Amendment Bylaw No. 3283, 2023
• Approval of $20,000 transfer from operating reserve for Hixon fire hall construction

The Board elected its leadership for 2022-2023 and approved several land-use permits and bylaws. Key actions included approving a new telecommunications tower and funding for the Hixon fire hall. The Board also adopted updated tipping fee regulations for solid waste.

• Elected Director Lara Beckett as Chair and Director A. Kaehn as Vice-Chair
• Denied Development Variance Permit No. 1403 for homecraft building area
• Approved 63-metre TELUS telecommunications tower (Permit No. 1424)
• Approved $20,000 transfer from operating reserve for Hixon fire hall construction
• Approved grant application up to $20,000 for Invest Robson Valley Region website redesign
• Approved extended operating hours for NITRO Motorsports Park 2023 season
• Adopted Municipal Solid Waste Tipping Fee and Regulation Bylaw No. 3166 (Amended)
• Approved participation in the Fraser Basin Council Floodplain Mapping Initiative

Notice of Open Meetings

This is a notice of open meetings for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George on November 17, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

Notice of Open Meetings

This is a notice of open meetings for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, BC, dated 2022-10-20. The agenda text is entirely procedural boilerplate with no listed decisions, discussions, or action items.

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee will consider several contract extensions and awards for solid waste services, plus proposed changes to tipping fees at regional facilities. The committee will also adopt minutes from its August meeting and receive the chairperson's report. All contract and fee items are recommendations to the Regional District Board for final approval.

• Contract extension for roll-off bin hauling at McBride and Valemount transfer stations, Oct 1 2022 to Sep 30 2023
• Contract extension for compaction and cover services at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill, Nov 1 2022 to Oct 31 2023
• Award solid waste hauling contract to Twin Rivers Developments Ltd. at $2,051.06 per haul for McBride and Valemount stations
• Award earthworks and compaction/cover services at Legrand Regional Landfill to Centerfire Holdings Ltd. for $88,000
• Approve amended tipping fee tariff rates for municipal solid waste at regional facilities

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee recommended four contract actions to the Board: one-year extensions for roll-off bin hauling at McBride and Valemount transfer stations (Oct 1, 2022–Sep 30, 2023) and for compaction and cover services at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill (Nov 1, 2022–Oct 31, 2023); a new solid waste hauling contract for McBride and Valemount awarded to Twin Rivers Developments Ltd. at $2,051.06 per haul; and a new earthworks and compaction/cover contract for Legrand Regional Landfill awarded to Centerfire Holdings Ltd. for $88,000. The committee also recommended approval of updated tipping fee rates for municipal solid waste at regional district facilities. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Recommended one-year extension of Contract ES-19-14 for roll-off bin hauling at McBride and Valemount transfer stations (Oct 1, 2022–Sep 30, 2023) — carried
• Recommended one-year extension of Contract ES-19-15 for compaction and cover services at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill (Nov 1, 2022–Oct 31, 2023) — carried
• Recommended awarding Contract ES-22-11 for solid waste hauling at McBride and Valemount transfer stations to Twin Rivers Developments Ltd. at $2,051.06 per haul — carried
• Recommended awarding Contract ES-22-12 for earthworks and compaction/cover services at Legrand Regional Landfill to Centerfire Holdings Ltd. for $88,000 — carried
• Recommended approval of updated municipal solid waste tipping fee rates as set out in Schedule B — carried
• Adopted the agenda as circulated — carried
• Adopted the August 18, 2022 meeting minutes — carried
• Received reports and related correspondence for items 5.1 through 5.5 — carried

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board will consider several land-use planning agreements with municipalities, a cannabis retail store licence, temporary use permits, zoning bylaw amendments, and a grant application. It will also review election results and approve a cultural plan and budget.

• Approve 2023-2026 Regional Land Use Planning Service agreements with Prince George, Mackenzie, McBride, and Valemount
• Support non-medical cannabis retail store licence at 9820 Old Cariboo Highway, Electoral Area D
• Issue Temporary Use Permits for campground (McLennan Rd) and tourist accommodation (2110 Hillside Drive)
• Adopt zoning amendments for properties on Haldi Rd, Prince George Highway 16 E, and Stewart Road
• Approve up to $75,700 from Community Works Fund for Robson Valley Recreation Centre dehumidifiers

The Regional Board approved seven five-year cultural contracts with local museums and art galleries, increased corporate bursaries from $500 to $1,000, and approved a $50,000 community grant for the Salmon River-Lakes Community Endowment Fund. Several zoning bylaw amendments were adopted, and temporary use permits were issued for campground and tourist accommodation uses.

• Approved seven five-year cultural contracts with Fraser-Fort George Museum Society, Prince George Regional Art Gallery Association, Central BC Railway and Forest Industry Museum Society, Mackenzie & District Museum Society, Valley Museum and Archives Society, Whistle Stop Gallery Society, and Valemount and Area Museum and Archives Society (all carried)
• Increased corporate bursaries from $500 to $1,000 each for College of New Caledonia (two annual) and University of Northern British Columbia (one annual) (carried)
• Approved $50,000 Electoral Area A Community Grant-in-Aid to Salmon River-Lakes Community Endowment Fund (carried)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3265, 2022 and Amendment Bylaw No. 3266, 2022 (both carried)
• Adopted Tabor Lake-Stone Creek Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2157, Amendment Bylaw No. 3254, 2022 and Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3255, 2022 (both carried)
• Issued Temporary Use Permit No. 267 to Robert Hennigar and Lisa Hennigar for campground use for one year (carried as amended)
• Issued Temporary Use Permit No. 268 to Paul Heppner and Tanya Heppner for tourist accommodation use for three years (carried)
• Approved up to $75,700 from Community Works Fund for purchase and installation of two dehumidifiers at Robson Valley Recreation Centre (carried)

Notice of Public Consultation Meeting

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Notice of Public Consultation Meeting

This agenda is for a public consultation meeting of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, BC, held on October 5, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

Notice of Public Hearing

This agenda is a notice of a public hearing for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, BC, scheduled for September 27, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or proposals are listed.

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will consider several financial and administrative items, including a $1,000,000 budget increase for a new frontline fire engine for Beaverly Fire Rescue, a one-year $585,500 contract extension with E-Comm for 9-1-1 call-answer services, and a $15,000 emergency grant for the Mackenzie and District Museum. The board will also vote on subdivision-related requests, including a frontage waiver and a parkland payment, and receive various reports and statistics.

• Increase Beaverly Fire Protection capital budget to $1,000,000 for new frontline engine; approve $500,000 transfer from reserve
• One-year 9-1-1 call-answer contract extension with E-Comm for $585,500 (Jan 1–Dec 31, 2023)
• Approve $15,000 emergency grant to Mackenzie and District Museum for relocation feasibility study
• Approve $15,650 parkland payment in lieu of dedication for subdivision on Atwood Road (Electoral Area C)
• Approve frontage waiver for subdivision at 11415 and 11425 Alexandra Drive, Tabor Lake

The Regional Board approved a $1 million capital budget increase for a new frontline engine for Beaverly Fire Rescue, with a $500,000 transfer from the truck replacement capital reserve. The board also approved a one-year, $585,500 contract extension for 9-1-1 call-answer services with E-Comm, and granted a $2,500 Regional Grant-in-Aid to the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation for Truth and Reconciliation Day ceremonies. Additionally, the board postponed consideration of the Regional Cultural Plan 2023–2027 pending updates from consultants.

• Approved $1,000,000 capital line item increase for a new frontline engine for Beaverly Fire Rescue (Res. 635/22).
• Approved $500,000 transfer from truck replacement capital reserve for engine progress payment (Res. 636/22).
• Approved one-year contract extension with E-Comm for 9-1-1 call-answer services at $585,500 (Res. 638/22).
• Approved $2,500 Regional Grant-in-Aid to Lheidli T'enneh First Nation for Truth and Reconciliation Day ceremonies (Res. 629/22).
• Postponed consideration of Regional Cultural Plan 2023–2027 pending consultant updates (Res. 640/22).
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 1395 to vary onsite sewage system requirements on Cummings Road (Res. 599/22).
• Approved $15,650 payment in lieu of parkland dedication for subdivision on Atwood Road (Res. 603/22).
• Approved letter of support to TELUS for connectivity funding to McLeod Lake (Res. 656/22).

Notice of Open Meetings

This is a notice of open meetings for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George dated 2022-09-22. The agenda text contains only boilerplate interface labels and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is procedural only, with no substantive content to report.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to consider funding levels for cultural agencies supported by the Regional Cultural Plan. They will discuss a report recommending 2023 operational grants as outlined in Appendix A and an external review of funding levels. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes from February 2022.

• Consideration of 2023 Operational Grants for cultural sites per Regional Cultural Plan (Appendix A)
• Proposed external review to assess funding levels for cultural sites
• Adoption of February 16-17, 2022 Committee of the Whole minutes

The Committee of the Whole received a report on cultural agency funding and approved 2023 operational grants as outlined in Appendix A. It also directed an external review of funding levels for cultural sites and approved a one-time $5,000 funding lift for three museums. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Received report on cultural agency funding (CW 146/22)
• Approved 2023 operational grants for cultural sites as per Appendix A (CW 147/22)
• Directed external review of funding levels for cultural sites (CW 148/22)
• Approved one-time $5,000 funding lift for Mackenzie Museum, Valley Museum, and Whistlestop Gallery (CW 149/22)

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board meeting on September 22, 2022, is largely procedural. The main action is a recommendation to close the meeting to the public to consider four supplemental agenda items under Sections 90(1)(a) and 90(1)(g) of the Community Charter. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Closed session consideration of four supplemental agenda items under Community Charter Sections 90(1)(a) and 90(1)(g)

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee is meeting to consider several recommendations for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George. Key items include approving an updated Extended Producer Responsibility policy, awarding contracts for landfill work, and approving 2021 annual reports for three landfills. The committee will also receive an information report on waste diversion changes at the Mackenzie Regional Transfer Station.

• Approve Extended Producer Responsibility Policy RD-23-22
• Approve $58,000 contract to Nahanni Contracting for active face and borrow pit development at Mackenzie Regional Landfill
• Approve $72,125 fence line repairs at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill by Guy's Fencing LTD
• Approve 2021 annual reports for Legrand, Foothills Boulevard, and Mackenzie Regional Landfills
• Enter competitive bid process for earth works and compaction/cover services at Legrand Regional Landfill

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee recommended that the Board approve an updated Extended Producer Responsibility Policy (RD-23-22). The committee also recommended approving contracts for landfill operations, including $58,000 for active face and borrow pit development at the Mackenzie Regional Landfill and $72,125 for fence line repairs at the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill. Annual reports for three landfills were recommended for approval and submission to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy.

• Recommended Board approval of Extended Producer Responsibility Policy RD-23-22
• Recommended Board approval of Nahanni Contracting for active face and borrow pit development at Mackenzie Regional Landfill for $58,000
• Recommended Board approval of fence line repairs at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill by Guy’s Fencing LTD for $72,125
• Recommended Board approval of 2021 Annual Report for Legrand Demolition and Construction Waste Landfill
• Recommended Board approval of 2021 Annual Report for Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
• Recommended Board approval of 2021 Annual Report for Mackenzie Regional Landfill
• Recommended Board enter competitive bid process for earth works services at Legrand Regional Landfill
• Recommended Board enter competitive bid process for compaction and cover services at Legrand Regional Landfill

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board is meeting to decide on several items, including a five-year, $10.86 million centralized fire dispatch agreement with the City of Prince George, funding for new equipment, and multiple development permits and bylaw amendments. The agenda also includes routine consent items and reports from standing committees.

• Authorize $10,860,000 five-year centralized fire dispatch agreement with City of Prince George
• Approve up to $1,057,509 from Community Works Fund for nine Transtor bins
• Approve up to $232,892.45 from Community Works Fund for 73 picnic tables and 4 outhouses
• Consider 10 development permits/variance permits (e.g., DPV No. 1398 at 27940 Joellen Road, DPV No. 1400 at Woodpecker Landing Road)
• Adopt Zoning Bylaw amendments (No. 3269 at 28410 Joellen Road, No. 3274 at 4795 Damms Road)

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George approved a five-year, $10,860,000 centralized fire dispatch services agreement with the City of Prince George. The board also approved $1,057,509 from the Community Works Fund for nine Transtor bins and $232,892.45 for 73 picnic tables and 4 outhouses. Several development variance permits were issued, including one allowing a sewage field to be 45 metres from a lake instead of 120 metres. A $9,200 emergency grant was approved for roof repairs at the Huble Homestead/Giscome Portage Heritage Society.

• Approved a five-year centralized fire dispatch services agreement with the City of Prince George for $10,860,000.
• Approved $1,057,509 from the Community Works Fund for the purchase of nine Transtor bins.
• Approved $232,892.45 from the Community Works Fund for 73 picnic tables and 4 outhouses.
• Issued Development Permit with Variance No. 1399, reducing the minimum distance between a sewage absorption field and a lake from 120.0 m to 45.0 m.
• Approved a $9,200 Emergency Grant to the Huble Homestead/Giscome Portage Heritage Society for roof repairs.
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3269, 2022, after first, second, and third readings.
• Approved a $5,000 contribution from the Economic Development Budget to the BC Cattlemen’s Association for a veterinarian shortage study.
• Postponed consideration of Development Variance Permit No. 1403 pending further information.

Agricultural Land Use Standing Committee

The Agricultural Land Use Standing Committee is meeting to adopt minutes from May 19, 2022, and receive an update on the Regional Agriculture Strategy from Urban Food Strategies. No decisions on substantive items are listed; the agenda is largely procedural with one information report.

• Adoption of May 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Regional Agriculture Strategy update from Urban Food Strategies (for information)

Public Safety and Emergency Management Standing Committee

The Public Safety and Emergency Management Standing Committee is meeting to consider entering into a new Next Generation 9-1-1 service agreement with TELUS, and to receive an update on public safety and emergency management. The committee will also adopt minutes from its May 19, 2022 meeting. TELUS representatives and Community Services Administration will present remotely.

• Recommendation to enter into TELUS Next Generation 9-1-1 Local Government Service Agreement
• Presentation on the NG 9-1-1 agreement by TELUS representatives
• Public Safety 9-1-1 and Emergency Management Update (for information)
• Adoption of May 19, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee received a presentation on the TELUS Next Generation 9-1-1 Local Government Service Agreement and voted to recommend that the Board enter into the agreement. They also received an update on Public Safety 9-1-1 and Emergency Management, including NG9-1-1 implementation and related projects. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda as circulated (PS 11/22)
• Adopted May 19, 2022 meeting minutes (PS 12/22)
• Received TELUS NG9-1-1 report (PS 13/22)
• Recommended Board enter TELUS NG9-1-1 agreement (PS 14/22)
• Received Public Safety 9-1-1 and Emergency Management update (PS 15/22)

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to consider approving annual grants to Northern Health, a 2023 provisional budget, a temporary borrowing resolution, and a series of capital expenditure bylaws for hospital equipment and facility upgrades. The board will also receive the April–June 2022 disbursement schedule and adopt the July 21, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approve 2022 Minor Capital Grant of $912,209 to Northern Health Authority
• Approve 2022 Building Integrity Grant of $85,000 to Northern Health Authority
• Adopt 2023 Provisional Budget
• Authorize temporary borrowing up to $750,000 for 2023 debt and interest
• Adopt 12 capital expenditure bylaws (No. 312–323) for projects at UHNBC, including InCare Phase 2, fire protection, ultrasound, and monitoring systems

The board approved the 2023 provisional budget and a temporary borrowing resolution of up to $750,000. It also adopted 12 capital expenditure bylaws for various hospital equipment and infrastructure projects, including a $912,209 minor capital grant and an $85,000 building integrity grant for Northern Health. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2023 provisional budget (unanimous)
• Adopted temporary borrowing resolution up to $750,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $912,209 minor capital grant to Northern Health (unanimous)
• Approved $85,000 building integrity grant to Northern Health (unanimous)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 312 (InCare Phase 2) (unanimous)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 313 (fire protection upgrade) (unanimous)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 314 (ultrasound replacement) (unanimous)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 315 (echo-cardiac upgrade) (unanimous)

Notice of Open Meetings

This is a notice of open meetings for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, BC, dated 2022-08-18. The agenda text provided is only procedural boilerplate and contains no specific items for decision or discussion.

Notice of Public Hearing

This is a notice of a public hearing for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, BC, scheduled for 2022-08-16. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to adopt minutes, receive the chairperson's report on a Northern Health joint meeting (including capital plan updates and health workforce topics), and review general disbursement schedules for January to March 2022. The board will also consider moving into a closed session for one supplemental item under the Community Charter. Most items are for information or routine approval.

• Adoption of April 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Chairperson's report on Northern Health 2022 Spring Joint Meeting with capital plan updates and facility condition assessments
• General disbursement schedules for January to March 2022
• Closed session consideration under Sections 90(1)(k) and 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board met on July 21, 2022, and adopted the agenda and the minutes from the April 21, 2022 meeting. The board received the Chairperson's report on the Northern Health Regional Hospital Districts 2022 Spring Joint Meeting and the General Disbursement Schedules for January to March 2022. The board then moved into closed session to consider one supplemental agenda item under sections 90(1)(k) and 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter, and reconvened in open session before adjourning. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural actions.

• Adopted agenda as circulated (HOS 20/22)
• Adopted April 21, 2022 minutes as circulated (HOS 21/22)
• Received Chairperson's report on Northern Health Spring Joint Meeting (HOS 22/22)
• Received General Disbursement Schedules for January to March 2022 (HOS 23/22)
• Received report on closed session items under Community Charter sections 90 and 91 (HOS 24/22)
• Closed meeting to public for one supplemental item under sections 90(1)(k) and 90(2)(b) (HOS 25/22)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:58 a.m. (HOS 26/22)

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will consider several development-related applications, including two variance permits, a frontage waiver, and an Agricultural Land Reserve subdivision. They will also vote on adopting two bylaws: a Development Applications Procedures Bylaw and a Zoning Amendment Bylaw. Additionally, the board will decide on funding for the Nukko Lake Community Hall roof replacement and other administrative items.

• Development Permit with Variance No. 1394 at Nukko Lake Estates Road (Electoral Area A) to vary drinking water requirements
• Development Variance Permit No. 1395 at Cummings Road (Electoral Area D) to vary onsite sewage system requirements
• Adoption of Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3244, 2021 (minimum floor area) for Electoral Areas A, C, D, F, G, H
• Approval of up to $35,000 from Community Works Fund for Nukko Lake Community Hall roof replacement
• Adoption of Board Procedure Bylaw No. 3267, 2022

The Regional Board adopted Development Applications Procedures Bylaw No. 3268, 2022, which sets rules for development applications and public hearings, with three directors opposed. The board also adopted Board Procedure Bylaw No. 3267, 2022, and approved several other items including a development permit with variance, a subdivision frontage waiver, and funding for community projects.

• Adopted Development Applications Procedures Bylaw No. 3268, 2022 (opposed: Alan, Beckett, Torgerson)
• Adopted Board Procedure Bylaw No. 3267, 2022
• Issued Development Permit with Variance No. 1394 for lot boundary adjustment
• Postponed Development Variance Permit No. 1395 for further information on sand mound system
• Approved subdivision frontage waiver for District Lot 7131
• Authorized Agricultural Land Commission Application 65162 to proceed
• Approved up to $35,000 from Community Works Fund for Nukko Lake Community Hall roof replacement
• Awarded contract ES-22-08 for Valemount Regional Landfill closure to Dillon Consulting Limited ($148,390)

Notice of Open Meetings

This is a notice of open meetings for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, BC, dated 2022-07-21. The agenda text contains only boilerplate interface labels and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature with no substantive content available in the source document.

• No agenda items listed in the provided text

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee is meeting to consider several recommendations for the Regional District Board, including awarding a contract for final closure of the Valemount Regional Landfill and approving additional expenditures at the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill. The committee will also discuss entering a competitive bid process for solid waste hauling services and consider approval of an Extended Producer Responsibility Policy.

• Award Contract ES-22-08 to Dillon Consulting Limited for $148,390 (excluding taxes) for final closure design and construction at Valemount Regional Landfill
• Enter competitive bid process for solid waste hauling services at McBride and Valemount Regional Transfer Stations
• Approve $56,726.00 (excluding taxes) additional expenditure for ditching and road repairs at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill under Contract ES-19-15
• Approve $56,160.00 (excluding taxes) additional expenditure for intermediate soil cover at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill under Contract ES-19-15
• Approve Extended Producer Responsibility Policy RD-23-22

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee recommended awarding a $148,390 contract for final closure design and construction at the Valemount Regional Landfill to Dillon Consulting Limited. It also recommended entering a competitive bid process for solid waste hauling at McBride and Valemount transfer stations, and approved additional expenditures for ditching, road repair, and intermediate soil cover at the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill. The committee postponed approval of the Extended Producer Responsibility Policy RD-23-22 to revise financial burden criteria.

• Recommended awarding $148,390 contract to Dillon Consulting for Valemount landfill closure (carried)
• Recommended competitive bid process for solid waste hauling at McBride and Valemount transfer stations (carried)
• Recommended $56,726 additional expenditure for ditching and road repair at Foothills landfill (carried)
• Recommended $56,160 additional expenditure for intermediate soil cover at Foothills landfill (carried)
• Recommended support for expanding Agricultural Plastics Recycling Pilot Program with second collection depot (carried)
• Postponed approval of Extended Producer Responsibility Policy RD-23-22 for changes to financial burden criteria (carried)

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will consider issuing three temporary use permits for recreational vehicle storage and campgrounds, plus a development variance permit for a sign. It will also vote on a $12,000 annual air quality service agreement, several zoning bylaw amendments, and a $57,046 roof replacement contract. The agenda includes routine items like building statistics, minutes, and financial reports.

• Temporary Use Permit No. 264 for RV storage at 15470 Miworth Road (Valorie Radley)
• Temporary Use Permits No. 265 and 266 for campgrounds at 4065 McLennan Road and 4540 Highway 5 North
• Development Variance Permit No. 1383 for a sign larger than 2.9 m² at 1005 Highway 39 (McLeod Lake Indian Band)
• Air Quality Improvement Service Agreement with Prince George Air Improvement Roundtable for $12,000 annually (2022-2023)
• Roof replacement contract for Bear Lake Volunteer Fire Department and Community Commission awarded to Prince Sheet Metal & Heating Ltd. for $57,046

The Regional Board issued three temporary use permits (RV storage and two campgrounds), approved a $12,000 annual air quality service agreement, and advanced several bylaws including the Miworth Community Facilities Establishment Bylaw to an elector assent vote. It also awarded a roof replacement contract and approved grants for multiple electoral areas.

• Issued Temporary Use Permit No. 264 to Valorie Radley for RV storage (3 years)
• Issued Temporary Use Permit No. 265 to Richard and Rebecca Lawrence for campground use (3 years)
• Issued Temporary Use Permit No. 266 to Kevin and Justina Trach for campground use (3 years)
• Approved $12,000 annual Air Quality Improvement Service Agreement with Prince George Air Improvement Roundtable
• Gave second reading to Tabor Lake-Stone Creek OCP and Zoning amendments, scheduled public hearing
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 3256 (third reading and adoption)
• Adopted Regional Board Remuneration Amendment Bylaw No. 3272
• Awarded roof replacement tender to Prince Sheet Metal & Heating Ltd. for $57,046

Agricultural Land Use Standing Committee

The Agricultural Land Use Standing Committee reviewed three Agricultural Land Commission applications and voted to recommend all three to the Regional District Board for support. The applications include one Non-Adhering Residential Use (NARU) and two subdivisions, all within the Agricultural Land Reserve. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Recommended Application 65084 (NARU) proceed to Agricultural Land Commission (carried)
• Recommended Board support for Application 65084 (NARU) (carried)
• Recommended Application 64930 (Subdivision) proceed to Agricultural Land Commission (carried)
• Recommended Board support for Application 64930 (Subdivision) (carried)
• Recommended Application 65013 (Subdivision) proceed to Agricultural Land Commission (carried)
• Recommended Board support for Application 65013 (Subdivision) (carried)

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is considering several temporary use permits for Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. and agricultural uses. The meeting also includes discussions on development variances, zoning amendments, and the purchase of equipment using the Community Works Fund.

• Temporary Use Permits for Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. at various locations in Electoral Area ‘G’
• Temporary Use Permit No. 255 for intensive agriculture at 4630 Marlin Drive
• Development Permit with Variance No. 1379 for 27385 Ness Lake Road North
• EV Charging Port Installation contract with Foreseeson EVSE Technology Inc.
• Community Works Fund request of up to $496,624 for four Transtor bins

The Regional Board approved several temporary use permits for Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd., allowing laydown yards and storage/warehouse facilities for three-year periods, with Directors Beckett and Alan opposed. The board also authorized multiple Agricultural Land Reserve applications to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission, adopted several zoning bylaw amendments, and approved contracts and grants.

• Issued Temporary Use Permits No. 256-263 to Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. for laydown yards and storage/warehouse facilities (all carried, opposed by Beckett and Alan)
• Authorized Agricultural Land Reserve applications 65084, 64930, and 65013 to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission with board support (all carried)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 3146, 2019 (third reading and adoption) and Zoning Bylaw No. 3195, 2020 (adoption) (all carried)
• Gave first and second reading to Zoning Bylaw No. 3265 and No. 3266, 2022, and scheduled public hearings (all carried)
• Approved contract with Foreseeson EVSE Technology Inc. for up to five EV charge station ports (carried)
• Adopted Election and Voting Procedure Bylaw No. 3264, 2022 (carried)
• Approved Director Maternity and Parental Leave Policy RD-22-22 (carried)
• Approved up to $496,624 from Community Works Fund for four Transtor bins and awarded supply/install contract to Rollins Machinery Limited (both carried)

Public Safety and Emergency Management Standing Committee

The Public Safety and Emergency Management Standing Committee met and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. Staff presented an emergency management update covering topics like weather forecasts, wildfire service, and the Emergency Operations Centre move. The committee received the report but made no substantive policy or funding decisions.

• Adopted meeting agenda (PS 7/22)
• Adopted April 21, 2022 meeting minutes (PS 8/22)
• Received emergency management update report (PS 9/22)
• Adjourned meeting (PS 10/22)

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee recommended the Board award a $496,624 contract to Rollins Machinery Limited for four TS400XG refuse containers, waiving the sole-sourcing policy. It also recommended approving contracts for roll-off bin hauling, leachate testing, and caretaker services. All recommendations were carried unanimously.

• Recommended awarding $496,624 contract to Rollins Machinery Limited for four TS400XG refuse containers (carried)
• Recommended waiving Procurement Policy RD-03-09 for sole sourcing of refuse containers (carried)
• Recommended awarding roll-off bin hauling contract to Westbin Waste 2017 LTD at $50 per bin haul, July 2022–June 2025 (carried)
• Recommended one-year extension of leachate testing contract with SNC-Lavalin Inc., June 2022–May 2023 (carried)
• Recommended one-year extension of caretaker services contract at Hixon Transfer Station with Ray Dyble, June 2022–May 2023 (carried)

Notice of Public Hearing

This is a notice of a public hearing for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, BC, dated 2022-04-26. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no specific items, decisions, or discussions listed.

Public Safety and Emergency Management Standing Committee

The Public Safety and Emergency Management Standing Committee will meet to elect a chair, adopt minutes from December 16, 2021, and receive a report on the Fire Department Medical First Responder Program. The committee will consider recommending that the Board send a letter to the Minister of Health, the Premier, and the Fire Chiefs' Association of BC outlining concerns from the report.

• Report on Fire Department Medical First Responder Program
• Recommendation to send letter to Minister of Health, Premier, and Fire Chiefs' Association of BC
• Adoption of December 16, 2021 meeting minutes
• Election of committee chair

Notice of Public Hearing

This is a notice of a public hearing for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, BC, scheduled for 2022-04-21. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or proposals are listed.

Notice of Open Meetings

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Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee is meeting to consider awarding a $237,327.77 contract for Phase 3 remediation earthworks at the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill and five solid waste hauling service contracts for regional transfer stations. The committee will also receive an information report on tire collection services and correspondence about milk container recycling.

• Award remediation earthworks at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill – Phase 3 to Twin Rivers Development Ltd. for $237,327.77 (excluding taxes)
• Award ES-22-01 solid waste hauling for Summit Lake, Bear Lake, and McLeod Lake transfer stations to Cascades Recovery+ (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025)
• Award ES-22-02 solid waste hauling for Chief Lake, Berman Lake, and West Lake transfer stations to Cascades Recovery+ (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025)
• Award ES-22-03 solid waste hauling for Hixon, Shelley, and Willow River transfer stations to Westbin Waste 2017 LTD (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025)
• Award ES-22-04 solid waste hauling for Miworth and Buckhorn transfer stations to Westbin Waste 2017 LTD (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025)

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee recommended the Board award six solid waste hauling service contracts for regional transfer stations, with Cascades Recovery+ receiving two contracts and Westbin Waste 2017 LTD receiving three, plus one for Cummings Road. The Committee also recommended awarding the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill Phase 3 remediation earthworks to Twin Rivers Development Ltd. for $237,327.77. All recommendations were carried unanimously. The Committee also received a report on the removal of tire collection services from transfer stations, with discussion on short notice and illegal dumping concerns.

• Recommended awarding Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill Phase 3 remediation to Twin Rivers Development Ltd. ($237,327.77)
• Recommended awarding ES-22-01 solid waste hauling (Summit Lake, Bear Lake, McLeod Lake) to Cascades Recovery+ (Jul 2022–Jun 2025)
• Recommended awarding ES-22-02 solid waste hauling (Chief Lake, Berman Lake, West Lake) to Cascades Recovery+ (Jul 2022–Jun 2025)
• Recommended awarding ES-22-03 solid waste hauling (Hixon, Shelley, Willow River) to Westbin Waste 2017 LTD (Jul 2022–Jun 2025)
• Recommended awarding ES-22-04 solid waste hauling (Miworth, Buckhorn) to Westbin Waste 2017 LTD (Jul 2022–Jun 2025)
• Recommended awarding ES-22-05 solid waste hauling (Cummings Road) to Westbin Waste 2017 LTD (Oct 2022–Sep 2025)
• Received report on removal of tire collection services from transfer stations

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee will consider entering competitive bid processes for roll-off bin hauling, compost processing feasibility study, and landfill gas system upgrades, plus a one-year extension of the REAPS compost education service agreement. All items are recommendations to the Board, not final decisions. The meeting also includes routine adoption of minutes and the chairperson's report.

• Competitive bid for roll-off bin hauling services at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
• One-year service agreement extension with REAPS for compost demonstration garden and outreach, May 1 2022 to April 30 2023
• Competitive bid for consulting services for feasibility study on compost processing and seasonal yard waste collection
• Competitive bid for supply, installation and commissioning of inline gas stream analysers and integrated control system at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee recommended that the Board enter competitive bid processes for roll-off bin hauling at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill, a compost processing and yard waste feasibility study, and landfill gas system equipment upgrades. It also recommended a one-year contract extension with REAPS for compost demonstration garden and outreach services. All recommendations were carried unanimously.

• Recommended competitive bid process for roll-off bin hauling at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill (carried)
• Recommended one-year contract extension with REAPS for compost demonstration garden and outreach services (carried)
• Recommended competitive bid process for consulting services for compost processing and seasonal yard waste feasibility study (carried)
• Recommended competitive bid process for landfill gas system equipment upgrade (carried)

Notice of Public Hearing

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Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will consider adopting the 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3252, along with amendments to the 2021-2025 plan. They will also review multiple zoning and official community plan amendments, including a temporary use permit for a storage facility, and decide on contracts for fire dispatch and air quality services.

• Adoption of 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3252
• Temporary Use Permit No. 254 for storage/warehouse at 9040 Tabor Glen Drive
• First reading of OCP and Zoning amendments for 1015 Stewart Road (Bylaws 3254, 3255)
• Increase of up to $200,000 for Centralized Fire Dispatch Service Agreement
• $5,900 annual Air Quality Improvement Service Agreement with Prince George Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Group

Agricultural Land Use Standing Committee

The Agricultural Land Use Standing Committee is meeting to consider two applications: a non-farm use at 15270 Cariboo Highway and a subdivision at 16025 Blackwater Road. The committee will vote on whether to recommend both applications proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission. The agenda also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Application 64074: Non-Farm Use in ALR at 15270 Cariboo Highway, Electoral Area D, applicants Carolyn and Peter Sawatzky
• Application 64346: Subdivision in ALR at 16025 Blackwater Road, Electoral Area C, applicants Alice and Eric Winkel
• Recommendation to authorize both applications to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission
• Adoption of February 17, 2022 meeting minutes

Notice of Public Hearing

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Notice of Open Meetings

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Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to adopt minutes, receive a disbursement report for October to December 2021, and consider adopting the 2022 Annual Operating Budget Bylaw No. 311, 2022. The budget bylaw is the main substantive item, with recommendations to introduce, read, and adopt it. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural business.

• Adoption of 2022 Annual Operating Budget Bylaw No. 311, 2022
• Receipt of General Disbursement Schedules for October to December 2021
• Adoption of February 17, 2022 meeting minutes

The board adopted the 2022 Annual Operating Budget Bylaw No. 311, 2022, after receiving the related report and giving the bylaw first, second, and third readings. The board also received the general disbursement schedules for October to December 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted 2022 Annual Operating Budget Bylaw No. 311, 2022 (carried)
• Introduced and gave first reading to Bylaw No. 311, 2022 (carried)
• Suspended rules and gave second and third readings to Bylaw No. 311, 2022 (carried)
• Received report on 2022 Annual Operating Budget Bylaw No. 311, 2022 (carried)
• Received general disbursement schedules for October to December 2021 (carried)

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will consider several items, including approving extended hours for NITRO Motorsports Park, adopting amendments to the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, and receiving reports on various topics. The agenda also includes routine items like consent agenda, minutes adoption, and grant approvals.

• Approve NITRO Motorsports Park extended hours for 21 Friday night events (6-9 p.m.) at 9285 Raceway Road
• Adopt Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 3201, Amendment Bylaw No. 3249, 2022
• Approve additional equipment expenditures: $24,529 for Shell-Glen Fire/Rescue water tender, $20,079 for Pilot Mountain Volunteer Fire Department
• Consider zoning amendment Bylaw No. 3250 for property on Scott Road, Electoral Area D
• Approve letters of support for VARDA's $45,000 NDIT grant and Cariboo Chilcotin MRDT application

The Regional Board approved the 2022 request from the Northern Interior Timed Racing Organization for extended hours (6-9 p.m.) for 21 Friday Night Street Legal events. The board also approved amended Bylaw Enforcement Policy RD-18-20, adopted Bylaw No. 3249, and approved letters of support for VARDA and Cariboo Chilcotin MRDT applications. Several contracts and grants were approved, including additional fire equipment and service extensions.

• Approved NITRO Motorsports Park extended hours for 21 Friday night events
• Approved amended Policy RD-18-20 – Bylaw Enforcement
• Adopted Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 3249, 2022
• Approved letter of support for VARDA's NDIT Recreation Infrastructure grant application
• Approved letter of support for Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Marketing Association's MRDT application
• Approved additional equipment for Shell-Glen Fire/Rescue ($24,529) and Pilot Mountain Volunteer Fire Department ($20,079)
• Approved contract extensions for Chief Lake Transfer Station caretaker and environmental monitoring services
• Approved grants for Electoral Areas A, C, E, F, G, and H as per February Grant Schedule

Regional Board Meeting

This is a short procedural meeting of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board. The only substantive item is a recommendation to close the meeting to the public to discuss one supplemental agenda item under Section 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter. No other business is listed.

• Consideration of proceeding to closed session under Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter
• Recommendation to close meeting to public for one supplemental agenda item

Notice of Open Meetings

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Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to elect a chair, adopt minutes, and receive a presentation and report on Northern Health's 2022-2024 Capital Plan. The board will consider a recommendation to receive the report and plan for information. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Election of Chair and Acting Chair
• Adoption of December 16, 2021 meeting minutes
• Presentation by Northern Health on 2022-2024 Capital Plan
• Report on Northern Health's 2022-2024 Draft Capital Plan (received for information)

The board elected Director Krause as Chair and Director Atkinson as Acting Chair for 2022 by acclamation. It received a presentation and report on Northern Health's 2022-2024 Capital Plan, which was received as information. The meeting was otherwise procedural, adopting the agenda and previous minutes.

• Director Krause elected Chair for 2022 by acclamation
• Director Atkinson elected Acting Chair for 2022 by acclamation
• Agenda adopted as circulated (HOS 1/22)
• Item 5.1 added to agenda (HOS 2/22)
• Minutes of Dec 16, 2021 meeting adopted (HOS 4/22)
• Northern Health 2022-2024 Capital Plan received (HOS 5/22)
• Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m. (HOS 6/22)

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee is meeting to consider recommendations on several contracts and purchases. Items include extending caretaker, environmental monitoring, and roll-off bin hauling contracts, entering competitive bid processes for new vehicles and solid waste hauling, and possibly sole-sourcing boat launch repairs. The committee will also elect a chair and adopt previous minutes.

• Contract extension for caretaker services at Chief Lake Regional Transfer Station (Apr 1, 2022 – Mar 31, 2023)
• Two-year extension for environmental monitoring services at regional landfills (Apr 1, 2022 – Mar 31, 2024)
• Competitive bid for three 4WD service vehicles for Environmental Services
• Competitive bids for solid waste hauling at multiple regional transfer stations
• One-year extensions for roll-off bin hauling at Quinn Street Recycling Depot and Vanway Transfer Station

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee met and made several recommendations to the Board, all carried. It recommended extending the Chief Lake Transfer Station caretaker contract to March 31, 2023, and the environmental monitoring contract at regional landfills to March 31, 2024. It also recommended entering competitive bid processes for three new service vehicles and for solid waste hauling at multiple transfer stations, plus one-year extensions for roll-off bin hauling at Quinn Street and Vanway. The committee recommended waiving the procurement policy to allow sole sourcing for planning, permitting, and repair of the Wilkins Regional Park Boat Launch.

• Elected Director Beckett as Committee Chair for 2022 by acclamation.
• Adopted the agenda as circulated, with Item 6.7 added.
• Adopted the December 16, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Recommended to the Board extending Contract ES-20-03 (Chief Lake caretaker) to March 31, 2023.
• Recommended to the Board extending Contract ES-19-02 (landfill environmental monitoring) to March 31, 2024.
• Recommended to the Board entering a competitive bid process for three four-wheel drive service vehicles.
• Recommended to the Board entering competitive bid processes for solid waste hauling at Chief Lake, Berman Lake, West Lake, Summit Lake, Bear Lake, McLeod Lake, Hixon, Shelley, Willow River, Miworth, and Buckhorn transfer stations.
• Recommended to the Board extending roll-off bin hauling contracts at Quinn Street and Vanway to April 30, 2023, and waiving Policy RD-03-09 to sole-source Wilkins Regional Park Boat Launch repair.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reconvening to consider recommendations from the Housing Needs Report, which was previously discussed in November 2021. The only substantive item is a report on housing needs; the meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Consideration of Housing Needs Report recommendations
• Recommendation to receive the report

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2022 budgets and 2022-2026 financial plans for local services in Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F, G, H, and D/F, as well as joint services like sewage holding tanks, libraries, recreation, grants-in-aid, fire protection, rescue services, arenas, recreation centres, TV rebroadcasting, and the Robson Valley Exploration and Learning Service. Amendments were made to increase the Chilako River/Nechako Rescue Service requisition from $148,965 to $158,127, decrease the Recreation Budget 5405 for Area E from $12,000 to $7,000, and decrease the Community Grants-in-Aid Budget 1955 for Area E from $90,000 to $85,000. The committee also received a report on the Housing Needs Report, with discussion on implementation and collaboration.

• Approved 2022 budgets and 2022-2026 financial plans for Electoral Area A local services.
• Approved 2022 budgets and 2022-2026 financial plans for Electoral Area C, with an amendment increasing the Chilako River/Nechako Rescue Service requisition from $148,965 to $158,127.
• Approved 2022 budgets and 2022-2026 financial plans for Electoral Area D, E, F, G, H, and D/F local services.
• Approved 2022 budgets and 2022-2026 financial plans for joint services including sewage holding tanks, libraries (Mackenzie and Prince George), recreation, and community grants-in-aid, with amendments reducing Recreation Budget 5405 for Area E from $12,000 to $7,000 and Community Grants-in-Aid Budget 1955 for Area E from $90,000 to $85,000.
• Approved 2022 budgets and 2022-2026 financial plans for Robson Valley/Canoe services including Valemount & District Fire Protection, Valemount & District Rescue Service, McBride District Fire Protection, Area H Arenas, Robson Valley Recreation Centre, Canoe Valley Recreation Centre, Robson Valley Exploration and Learning Service, Libraries – Robson Valley Canoe, Robson Valley TV Rebroadcasting, and Valemount & District TV Rebroadcasting.
• Received the Housing Needs Report and discussed implementation, collaboration, and staff resources.

Agricultural Land Use Standing Committee

The Agricultural Land Use Standing Committee will meet to elect a chair, adopt minutes, and consider one substantive item: an application for a non-farm use in the Agricultural Land Reserve at 15320/15270 Cariboo Highway in Electoral Area 'D'. The committee will decide whether to recommend that the Regional Board authorize the application to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission.

• Application 64074 for non-farm use in ALR at 15320/15270 Cariboo Highway (Electoral Area 'D')
• Applicants: Peter Sawatzky and Carolyn Sawatzky
• Recommendation to authorize application to proceed to Agricultural Land Commission
• Election of Committee Chair
• Adoption of November 18, 2021 meeting minutes

The Agricultural Land Use Standing Committee received a report on Application 64074 for a Non-Farm Use in the Agricultural Land Reserve, discussed proposed changes to the application, and voted to postpone consideration pending receipt of additional information. The committee did not approve or deny the application at this meeting.

• Adopted the agenda as circulated (Res. No. AL 1/22).
• Adopted the November 18, 2021 meeting minutes as circulated (Res. No. AL 2/22).
• Received the report, applicant correspondence, referral responses, and Agricultural Land Commission Application 64074 (Res. No. AL 3/22).
• Postponed consideration of Application 64074 pending receipt of additional information (Res. No. AL 5/22).
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:38 a.m. (Res. No. AL 6/22).

Notice of Open Meetings

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Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the 2022 budget, including a presentation from Financial Services and the approval of local service budgets and five-year financial plans for Electoral Areas A through H. The agenda includes adopting minutes from the January 19, 2022 meeting. The main decisions are to approve the proposed 2022 budgets and the 2022-2026 financial plans for each electoral area's local services.

• 2022 budget update presentation by Financial Services
• Approval of 2022 budgets and 2022-2026 financial plans for Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F, G, H, and D/F
• Local service budgets include fire protection, street lighting, community halls, water and sewer systems, and rescue services
• Specific items: Salmon Valley, Ness Lake, Pilot Mountain fire protection; West Lake sewer; Blackburn water; Bear Lake water and ambulance; Tete Jaune cemetery and hall
• Adoption of January 19, 2022 Committee of the Whole minutes

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2022 budgets and 2022-2026 financial plans for local services across all electoral areas (A, C, D, E, F, G, H, and D/F), as well as joint services including sewage holding tanks, libraries, recreation, community grants, fire protection, rescue services, arenas, recreation centres, TV rebroadcasting, and more. Several amendments were made, including adjusting the Chilako River/Nechako Rescue Service requisition from $148,965 to $158,127, reducing Recreation Budget 5405 for Area E from $12,000 to $7,000, and reducing Community Grants-in-Aid Budget 1955 for Area E from $90,000 to $85,000. The committee also received a Housing Needs Report and discussed its recommendations, but no formal decision was made on it.

• Approved 2022 budgets and 2022-2026 financial plans for Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F, G, H, and D/F (all carried)
• Amended Chilako River/Nechako Rescue Service requisition from $148,965 to $158,127 (carried)
• Amended Recreation Budget 5405 for Area E from $12,000 to $7,000 (carried)
• Amended Community Grants-in-Aid Budget 1955 for Area E from $90,000 to $85,000 (carried)
• Approved 2022 budgets and financial plans for joint services: sewage holding tanks, libraries, recreation, community grants (all carried)
• Approved 2022 budgets and financial plans for Robson Valley/Canoe services: fire protection, rescue, arenas, recreation centres, TV rebroadcasting (all carried)
• Received Housing Needs Report (carried)

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will consider several items, including a zoning bylaw amendment for the Pilot Mountain Road area, a security issuing bylaw to borrow over $34 million for City of Prince George projects, and various grants and appointments. The agenda also includes routine reports on building permits, 9-1-1 statistics, and development permits, as well as a presentation from the BC Resources Coalition.

• Third reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3195, 2020 (Pilot Mountain Road Area, Electoral Area 'A')
• Security Issuing Bylaw No. 3248, 2022 to borrow $25.5M for Four Seasons Leisure Pool Replacement, plus $8.4M for other City projects
• Grant applications to UBCM for Emergency Operations Centres and Training funding
• Community grants: $15,000 to Willow River-Upper Fraser and $25,000 to Crooked River-Parsnip endowment funds
• Appointments to community consultation committees, including Shell-Glen Fire Protection

The Regional Board adopted Security Issuing Bylaw No. 3248, authorizing $33.9 million in borrowing for eight City of Prince George capital projects, including the Four Seasons Leisure Pool Replacement. The board also gave third reading to Zoning Bylaw No. 3195, which includes a restrictive covenant near Ferguson Lake. Several administrative actions were approved, such as appointing election officers and adjusting community consultation committee memberships.

• Adopted Security Issuing Bylaw No. 3248, authorizing $33.9M in borrowing for eight projects (carried)
• Gave third reading to Zoning Bylaw No. 3195, with a Section 219 covenant on land near Ferguson Lake (13-1, Beckett opposed)
• Approved $15,000 grant to Willow River-Upper Fraser Community Endowment Fund (carried)
• Approved $25,000 grant to Crooked River-Parsnip Community Endowment Fund (carried)
• Appointed Karla Jensen as Chief Election Officer for 2022 General Local Election (carried)
• Appointed Dayna Hegel as Deputy Chief Election Officer for 2022 General Local Election (carried)
• Removed Kayla Cronshaw from Shell-Glen Fire Protection Community Consultation Committee (carried)
• Authorized negotiation of contract with Regional District Central Kootenay for fire dispatch services (carried)

Notice of Open Meetings

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Cemetery Board of Trustees

The Cemetery Board of Trustees is meeting to elect a chair, adopt minutes, and consider 2022 operating budgets for Bear Lake and Tete Jaune cemeteries. The board will vote on requesting grants from the Regional District to support these budgets.

• Election of Chair
• Adoption of January 20, 2021 minutes
• Proposed 2022 Bear Lake Cemetery budget
• Proposed 2022 Tete Jaune Cemetery budget
• Request $4,400 grant for Bear Lake Cemetery

The Cemetery Board of Trustees re-elected Trustee D. Alan as chair for 2022 by acclamation. The board approved two grant requests to the Regional District: $4,400 for Bear Lake Cemetery and $10,000 for Tete Jaune Cemetery, both to support 2022 operating budgets. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Re-elected Trustee D. Alan as Chair for 2022 by acclamation
• Approved grant request of $4,400 for Bear Lake Cemetery operating budget (carried)
• Approved grant request of $10,000 for Tete Jaune Cemetery operating budget (carried)
• Adopted agenda as circulated (carried)
• Adopted January 20, 2021 minutes as circulated (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the 2022 budget and 2022–2026 financial plan for numerous regional services, including general administration, solid waste, parks, and emergency services. A presentation on the 2022 budget process is scheduled, and staff will present on solid waste management. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and is largely focused on budget approvals.

• 2022 budget and 2022–2026 financial plan for General Administration (1201) and related services
• 2022 budget for Solid Waste Management (3305), including Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill and Mackenzie Select Waste Landfill
• 2022 budget for 9-1-1 Emergency Response Service (2503)
• 2022 budget for Regional Parks (5001)
• 2022 budget for Fire Department Coordination Service (2504)

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2022 budgets and 2022-2026 financial plans for all regional and sub-regional services, including General Administration, Regional Board, Heritage Conservation, Regional Grants-in-Aid, 9-1-1 Emergency Response, Community Services, Regional Land Use Planning, Economic Development, Solid Waste Management, Rural Transfer Station, Waste Reduction, Regional Parks, Municipal Debt, Feasibility Studies, Electoral Area Administration, Fire Department Coordination, Emergency Preparedness, Inspection Services, Untidy and Unsightly Premises, House Numbering, Special Events, and Noise Control (Boating). The 9-1-1 budget was amended to increase requisition, operating reserve, and consulting fees. No public input was received for the budget process.

• Approved 2022 budget for General Administration (carried)
• Approved 2022 budget for 9-1-1 Emergency Response Service, amended to increase requisition to $2,807,229, operating reserve to $110,641, and consulting fees to $110,000 (carried)
• Approved 2022 budget for Solid Waste Management (carried)
• Approved 2022 budget for Regional Parks (carried)
• Approved 2022 budget for Emergency Preparedness Service (carried)
• Approved 2022 budget for Fire Department Coordination Service (carried)
• Approved 2022 budget for Rural Transfer Station Service (carried)
• Approved 2022 budget for Waste Reduction Service (carried)

Notice of Open Meetings

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Regional Board Meeting

This is a brief procedural meeting of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Board. The only substantive action is a recommendation to move into a closed session to discuss three supplemental agenda items under Sections 90(1)(g) and 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter. The meeting then recesses to the next day. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed session consideration under Community Charter Sections 90 and 91
• Three supplemental agenda items to be discussed in closed session
• Meeting recesses to January 20, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.