Regional District of Fraser-Fort George public meetings in 2024

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The board will consider adopting the 2025-2029 provisional budget and three capital expenditure bylaws for renovations at UHNBC and the PGO Specialist Clinic. It will also receive information on year-to-date capital spending, a joint fall meeting report, and an advocacy update.

• 2025-2029 provisional budget approval
• Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 357 – UHNBC Lab Hematology Renovations Phase 2A
• Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 358 – PGO Specialist Clinic Tenant Improvements
• Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 359 – UHNBC Nuclear Medicine Hawkeye Replacement
• Advocacy update: letter to Minister of Health on capital funding challenges

The board approved the 2025-2029 provisional budget and adopted two capital expenditure bylaws: Bylaw No. 358 for PGO Specialist Clinic tenant improvements and Bylaw No. 359 for UHNBC Nuclear Medicine Hawkeye Replacement, with the latter's $862,000 2025 portion paid from decommitted funds. Consideration of Bylaw No. 357 (UHNBC Lab Hematology Renovations Phase 2A) was postponed to January 2025. The board also authorized a joint letter to the Minister of Health regarding capital funding challenges.

• Approved 2025-2029 Provisional Budget
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 358 for PGO Specialist Clinic Tenant Improvements (Director Alan opposed)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 359 for UHNBC Nuclear Medicine Hawkeye Replacement
• Approved $862,000 for 2025 portion of Bylaw 359 paid from decommitted funds (Director Sampson opposed)
• Postponed consideration of Bylaw No. 357 (UHNBC Lab Hematology Renovations Phase 2A) to January 2025 (Directors Atkinson, Sampson, Ramsay opposed)
• Authorized joint letter to Minister of Health on capital funding challenges

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will consider several items, including adopting a zoning amendment for 18405 Highway 5 S, approving up to $280,000 from the Community Works Fund for exterior upgrades to the Robson Valley Recreation Centre, and supporting a 50% funding partnership for an Agriculture Coordinator position. It will also vote on a procedural bylaw amendment and award a $324,385 paving contract to Knappett Industries Ltd. for the Public Safety Operations Building access route.

• Award contract to Knappett Industries Ltd. for $324,385 to pave Public Safety Operations Building access route (Invitation to Tender PS‑24‑07)
• Adopt Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 3362, 2024 for 18405 Highway 5 S – Electoral Area H
• Approve up to $280,000 from the Community Works Fund for Robson Valley Recreation Centre exterior upgrades (2025)
• Support 50% funding partnership for Agriculture Coordinator position for up to three years
• Adopt Amendment Bylaw No. 3368, 2024 to Regional Board Procedure Bylaw No. 3267, 2022

The Regional Board approved a $324,385 contract for paving the Public Safety Operations Building access route, awarded to Knappett Industries (2006) Ltd. It also approved grants for Electoral Areas A, C, D, F, and G, and directed administration to prepare a report on repealing the Subdivision Servicing Bylaw. The board authorized a funding application for an Agriculture Coordinator position and approved appointments to committees and external agencies.

• Awarded paving contract PS-24-07 to Knappett Industries (2006) Ltd. for $324,385 (carried)
• Approved grants for Electoral Areas A, C, D, F, and G (all carried)
• Directed administration to report on repealing Subdivision Servicing Bylaw No. 2815, 2013 (carried)
• Authorized application to Northern Development Initiative Trust for Agriculture Coordinator funding (carried)
• Approved 2025 appointments to Select and General Committees and External Agencies (carried)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 3362, 2024 (carried)
• Approved up to $280,000 for Robson Valley Recreation Centre exterior upgrades (carried)
• Authorized NG9-1-1 grant applications to UBCM (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation on the development design update for Cell Two of the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill. The report dated December 9, 2024 will be received for information. No formal decision is being taken on the design at this meeting.

• Adopt agenda amendment adding Item 6.1 – Cell Two Foothills Blvd landfill design update
• Receive Cell Two – Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill development design update report (Dec 9, 2024) for information
• Adopt minutes from the August 15, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting

The Committee of the Whole received a presentation and report on the conceptual design for Cell 2 of the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill. The report was received for information only; no decisions were made on the design or funding. The meeting was otherwise procedural, adopting the agenda and previous minutes.

• Adopted agenda with added item 6.1 (Cell 2 landfill update) (carried)
• Adopted August 15, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes (carried)
• Received Cell 2 landfill design update report for information (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:43 a.m. (carried)

Regional Board Closed Meeting

The Regional Board will consider a motion to close the meeting to the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter. The closed session will allow discussion of items exempt under subsections (c), (e), (g), and (i). No public decisions are scheduled.

• Motion to close meeting under Section 90(1)(c), (e), (g), and (i) of the Community Charter

Notice of Open Meetings

The agenda for the Regional District of Fraser‑Fort George meeting on 2024‑12‑19 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific agenda content.

Notice of Open Meetings

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Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is meeting to decide on several zoning and Official Community Plan amendments. The body will also consider a temporary use permit for employee accommodation and approve the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Temporary Use Permit No. 288 for employee accommodation at 1600 Coyote Road
• Third reading and adoption of OCP and Zoning amendments for Davie Lake (Bylaws 3359 and 3360)
• Third reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw 3321 for 18706 and 18710 Hughes Road
• Third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 3364 for 47267 and 47283 Hart Highway
• Adoption of Valemount and District Fire Protection Local Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw 3365

The Regional Board adopted the Crooked River-Parsnip Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3359 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3360, both receiving third reading and adoption. A proposed Chilako River-Nechako OCP amendment was defeated at third reading. The board also approved several bylaws, contracts, and grants, and elected Director Beckett as Chair and Director Kaehn as Vice-Chair for 2024-2025.

• Adopted Crooked River-Parsnip OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3359
• Adopted Crooked River-Parsnip Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3360
• Defeated third reading of Chilako River-Nechako OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3321
• Approved Temporary Use Permit No. 288 for employee accommodation (3 years)
• Awarded 5-year Computer Aided Dispatch maintenance contract to Intergraph Canada ULC ($772,113)
• Approved up to $172,402 from Community Works Fund for Nukko Lake Community Hall water/sewer
• Adopted Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 3370
• Adopted Municipal Solid Waste Tipping Fee Amendment Bylaw No. 3369

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to receive information on funding contribution options for Northern Health. The board will also review general disbursement schedules from July to September 2024.

• Presentation on Northern Health Funding Contribution Options
• Review of General Disbursement Schedules for July to September 2024

The board received a presentation on Northern Health funding options and approved a funding contribution of 21.625% of the total Northern Health request for major projects, major equipment, and IT funding for the 2025 fiscal year. The motion carried with five directors opposed. The board also adopted the agenda and minutes, and received the general disbursement schedules for July to September 2024.

• Approved 21.625% funding contribution to Northern Health for 2025 fiscal year (carried, 5 opposed)
• Adopted agenda as amended (carried)
• Adopted October 17, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Received general disbursement schedules for July-September 2024 (carried)
• Received Northern Health funding options report and presentation (carried)

Regional Board Closed Meeting

The Regional Board will hold a closed session to consider agenda items under Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter. The meeting includes a call to order, the closed‑session consideration, and a recess. No other items or attachments are listed.

• Call to Order
• Consideration of agenda items under Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter (closed session)
• Recess to 1:30 p.m.

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee is reviewing proposed changes to municipal solid waste tipping fees and charge accounts. The body is also discussing several waste management contracts, including service extensions and new competitive bid processes.

• Proposed amendment of tariff rates for tipping fees and charge accounts (Bylaw No. 3166, 2020)
• Proposed competitive bid process for caretaker services at Bear Lake, Summit Lake, and McLeod Lake Regional Transfer Stations
• Proposed competitive bid process for a four-season waste characterization study
• Proposed one-year contract extension (Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) for hauling services at McBride and Valemount Regional Transfer Stations
• Proposed contract award to Tetra Tech Canada Inc. for engineering services from Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2027

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee recommended the Board approve new municipal solid waste tipping fee rates and charge account changes, and enter competitive bidding for caretaker services at three regional transfer stations. The committee also recommended a three-season waste characterization study instead of four seasons, a one-year extension for solid waste hauling services in McBride and Valemount, and awarding an engineering services contract to Tetra Tech Canada Inc. All recommendations were carried.

• Recommended approval of new municipal solid waste tipping fee rates (carried)
• Recommended approval of charge account changes for solid waste facilities (carried)
• Recommended competitive bid process for caretaker services at Bear Lake, McLeod Lake, and Summit Lake transfer stations (carried)
• Recommended competitive bid for a three-season waste characterization study, amended from four-season (carried)
• Recommended one-year extension of Contract ES-22-11 for solid waste hauling in McBride and Valemount (carried)
• Recommended awarding Contract ES-24-12 to Tetra Tech Canada Inc. for engineering services (carried)

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is meeting to consider moving into a closed session. This request is made pursuant to Sections 90(1)(e), (g), and (i) of the Community Charter.

• Proposal to close the October 17, 2024 meeting to the public

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will receive several informational reports and adopt the September 12, 2024 minutes. It will consider a grant application for up to $20,000 to the Northern Development Initiative Trust Business Façade Improvement Program for 2025. The board will also approve grant‑in‑aid payments of $1,500 to the Bulkley‑Nechako Regional Transit Service and $1,960 to Scouts Canada – Camp Hughes. Finally, the board will give a third reading to Zoning Bylaw No. 2892 amendment (Bylaw No. 3362) for the property at 18405 Highway 5 S.

• Third reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 2892 amendment (Bylaw No. 3362) for 18405 Highway 5 S
• Grant application for up to $20,000 to the Business Façade Improvement Program (2025)
• Grant‑in‑Aid of $1,500 to the Bulkley‑Nechako Regional Transit Service
• Grant‑in‑Aid of $1,960 to Scouts Canada – Camp Hughes
• Adoption of September 12, 2024 Regional Board meeting minutes

The Regional Board adopted the 2025 Property Tax Exemption Bylaw and approved several solid waste management contracts and tariff rates. They also granted a $1,500 transit grant to Bulkley-Nechako and authorized a $20,000 grant application for a business façade improvement program. A proposed amendment to the Board Procedure Bylaw was postponed to November 21, 2024.

• Adopted 2025 Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 3367, 2024
• Approved solid waste tariff rates and charge account changes
• Approved 1-year extension for solid waste hauling contract (McBride/Valemount)
• Awarded engineering services contract to Tetra Tech Canada Inc. (2024-2027)
• Granted $1,500 to Bulkley-Nechako Regional Transit Service
• Authorized $20,000 grant application for 2025 Business Façade Improvement Program
• Postponed consideration of Board Procedure Bylaw amendments to Nov 21, 2024
• Approved letter of support for Barkerville Heritage Trust contract bid

Notice of Open Meetings

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George is holding a notice of open meetings meeting on October 17, 2024. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed.

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The board will adopt the September 12, 2024 meeting minutes and receive informational reports on April‑June 2024 disbursements and year‑to‑date capital spending. It will consider and adopt a temporary borrowing resolution allowing a loan of up to $750,000 to meet operating expenditures. The board will also approve the release of a $1,100,000 minor capital grant and a $100,000 building integrity grant to the Northern Health Authority and adopt several capital‑expenditure bylaws for equipment and facility upgrades.

• Temporary Borrowing Resolution authorizing a loan not exceeding $750,000 for operating expenditures
• Approval of $1,100,000 Minor Capital Grant to the Northern Health Authority
• Approval of $100,000 Building Integrity Grant to the Northern Health Authority
• Adoption of Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 349 for Prince George Surgery Centre equipment
• Adoption of Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 354 for Mackenzie and District Hospital Primary Care Clinic renovations

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board approved six capital expenditure bylaws, including funding for the Prince George Surgery Centre equipment, two ultrasound replacements, Mackenzie clinic renovations, a SPECT upgrade, and a fire alarm system. A bylaw for a data storage device replacement was defeated, and a motion to reduce the RHD's share of the SPECT upgrade from 40% to 20% was also defeated. The board also approved the 2025 temporary borrowing resolution and directed staff to prepare a report on reducing future capital contributions and an advocacy plan for modernizing the Hospital District Act.

• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 349 for Prince George Surgery Centre equipment
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 350 for UHNBC Ultrasound N0034106 replacement
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 351 for UHNBC Ultrasound N0034409 replacement
• Defeated Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 353 for data storage device replacement (4 opposed)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 354 for Mackenzie and District Hospital Primary Care Clinic renovations
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 355 for UHNBC DI D670 SPECT upgrade (1 opposed at adoption)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 356 for UHNBC Fire Alarm System replacement (1 opposed)
• Approved 2025 temporary borrowing resolution up to $750,000

Special Regional Board Meeting

The Special Regional Board will discuss whether to close part of the October 11, 2024 meeting under Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter. A Community Charter report will be reviewed to decide on proceeding to a closed session. After the closed‑session consideration, the meeting will be re‑opened to the public and then adjourned.

• Consideration of agenda items under Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter (closed‑session request)

Notice of Open Meetings

The provided document contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

Notice of Open Meetings

The agenda for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George meeting on September 12, 2024 lists no specific items for discussion or decision. It appears to be a procedural notice without detailed agenda entries.

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is meeting to consider proceeding to a closed session. This request is made pursuant to Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter.

• Consideration of closed session items under Sections 90(1)(e), (g), (i) and (o) of the Community Charter

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board will consider adopting a capital expenditure bylaw to fund the UHNBC Acute Care Tower construction project. The meeting agenda includes a recommendation to introduce and adopt Bylaw No. 352, 2024, along with related correspondence and background information.

• Consideration of Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 352, 2024
• UHNBC Acute Care Tower Construction Project funding
• Correspondence from Northern Health dated September 9 and 12, 2024
• PowerPoint presentation on UHNBC Acute Care Tower Construction Project Funding Contribution
• Adoption of April 18, 2024 Regional Hospital District Board Meeting Minutes

The board adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 352, 2024, which authorizes the Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District's contribution to the UHNBC Acute Care Tower construction project. The bylaw was amended to specify that the first payment of the district's portion will not occur before January 1, 2029. The board also approved sending letters to Northern Health and the Minister of Health regarding funding terms and a helipad at UHNBC, but defeated a motion to engage with other regional hospital districts on participation in the funding.

• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 352, 2024 for UHNBC Acute Care Tower construction
• Amended bylaw to delay first payment until after January 1, 2029
• Approved letter to Northern Health with funding terms and biannual update request
• Approved letter to Minister of Health requesting helipad status update at UHNBC
• Defeated motion to discuss participation with five other regional hospital districts

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is deciding on a grant application for disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation. The body is also considering zoning amendments, strategic priorities for 2024-2028, and Agricultural Land Commission applications.

• Grant application to UBCM for up to $1,050,000 for Disaster Risk Reduction – Climate Adaptation
• Third reading and adoption of Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 3361, 2024 (Northern Lights Way)
• Second reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3321 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3322 (Hughes Road)
• ALR non-adhering residential use application for 11770 Kingsway Road
• ALR non-farm use application for 10105 Prince George Highway 16 W

The Regional Board approved the 2024-2028 Strategic Priorities after amending the vision statement to remove the words 'one-of-a-kind'. The board also authorized a grant application for up to $1,050,000 for disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation, and approved several contracts and budget amendments.

• Approved 2024-2028 Strategic Priorities, as amended (removed 'one-of-a-kind' from vision)
• Authorized submission of UBCM Disaster Risk Reduction – Climate Adaptation grant application up to $1,050,000
• Waived Procurement Policy RD-03-09 for sole sourcing of climate adaptation services
• Approved third reading and adoption of Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 3361, 2024
• Gave second reading to Chilako River-Nechako OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3321, 2023 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3322, 2023; scheduled public hearing
• Authorized ALR applications 101503 and 101123 to proceed to Agricultural Land Commission
• Awarded Contract ES-24-11 to Twin Rivers Developments Ltd. for $1,741,173.10 (landfill compaction and cover services)
• Amended Ness Lake Fire Hall roof replacement capital budget to $203,443.73

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee will consider awarding a $1.7 million contract for landfill compaction services and entering into a five-year operating agreement with the Village of McBride for a regional transfer station. The committee also plans to approve contract extensions for caretaker services at two recycling depots.

• Award $1,741,173.10 contract for Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill compaction services
• Enter operating agreement with Village of McBride for McBride Regional Transfer Station
• Extend caretaker services contract at Buckhorn Regional Transfer Station
• Approve contract amendment for Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot caretaker services
• Adopt minutes from the August 15, 2024 meeting

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee recommended the Board award a $1,741,173.10 contract for compaction and cover services at the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill to Twin Rivers Developments Ltd. The committee also recommended entering into a five-year operating agreement with the Village of McBride for the transfer station and recycling depot, approving a one-year extension for Buckhorn caretaker services, and approving a $422,196 per year amendment for Quinn Street caretaker services. All recommendations were carried unanimously.

• Recommended awarding Contract ES-24-11 to Twin Rivers Developments Ltd. for $1,741,173.10 (carried)
• Recommended operating agreement with Village of McBride for 2024-2028 (carried)
• Recommended one-year extension of Buckhorn caretaker contract to Sept 30, 2025 (carried)
• Recommended approving $422,196/year amendment for Quinn Street caretaker services (carried)

Notice of Open Meetings

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George posted a notice of open meetings for September 11, 2024. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions, contracts, or public hearings listed.

• Notice of Open Meetings posted
• Meeting date: September 11, 2024
• No specific agenda items listed in source

Agriculture Standing Committee

The Agriculture Standing Committee will consider adopting the May 23, 2024 meeting minutes. It will receive the August 27, 2024 report on the Implementation of the Regional Agriculture Strategy for information. The committee will ask administration to return in January 2025 with a budget and resource plan to start implementation of the Regional Agriculture Plan under budget 4003 – Economic Development.

• Adopt the May 23, 2024 Agriculture Standing Committee meeting minutes
• Receive the August 27, 2024 report on Implementation of the Regional Agriculture Strategy
• Request administration to return in January 2025 with a budget and resource plan for the Regional Agriculture Plan (budget 4003,003 – Economic Development)

The Agriculture Standing Committee received a report on implementing the Regional Agriculture Strategy and directed administration to return in January 2025 with a budget and resource plan to start implementation through budget 4003 - Economic Development. The committee also adopted the agenda and the minutes from the May 23, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received report on Implementation of the Regional Agriculture Strategy (carried)
• Directed administration to return in January 2025 with budget and resource plan for Regional Agriculture Plan implementation (carried)
• Adopted agenda as circulated (carried)
• Adopted May 23, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)

Public Safety and Emergency Management Standing Committee

The Public Safety and Emergency Management Standing Committee is meeting to discuss fire safety designations and service agreements. The body will consider recommendations regarding the Fire Safety Act and receive information on a fire protection agreement.

• Proposed designation of the Senior Manager of Public Safety Services as the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Fire Inspector
• Proposed designation of the Senior Manager of Public Safety Services as the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Fire Investigator
• Report on Lheidli T’enneh First Nation – Fire Protection Services Agreement
• Adoption of May 18, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee recommended the Board designate the Senior Manager of Public Safety Services as the Regional District's Fire Inspector and Fire Investigator under the Fire Safety Act, and directed staff to report back in September 2025 on program impacts. It also received reports on the Fire Safety Act and the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation fire protection agreement, and elected Director Torgerson as Chair by acclamation.

• Elected Director Torgerson as Committee Chair by acclamation
• Adopted agenda and May 18, 2023 minutes as circulated
• Received Fire Safety Act report and Fire Commissioner letter for information
• Recommended Board designate Senior Manager as Fire Inspector (carried)
• Recommended Board designate Senior Manager as Fire Investigator (carried)
• Directed staff to report back in September 2025 on program evaluation
• Received Lheidli T'enneh First Nation fire protection agreement report for information

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the February 21‑22, 2024 meeting minutes. It will receive for information a report and presentation on the Robson Valley and Canoe Valley Recreation Centres. The meeting includes standard items such as call to order, agenda adoption, and adjournment.

• Adopt February 21‑22, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Receive for information the August 1, 2024 report on Robson Valley and Canoe Valley Recreation Centres
• Call to Order and acknowledgment of Lheidli T'enneh unceded lands
• Adopt agenda (additions/deletions)
• Adjournment

The Committee of the Whole received a presentation and report on the Robson Valley and Canoe Valley Recreation Centres, covering operations, budgets, and future plans. The report was received for information only; no decisions were made on funding or construction. The agenda was amended to add the presentation, and prior minutes were adopted.

• Adopted agenda with added item 4.1 (carried)
• Adopted Feb 21-22, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Received recreation centres overview report for information (carried)

Notice of Open Meetings

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the agenda. The document appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive content.

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George is reviewing several zoning bylaw amendments and land use applications. The board is also managing administrative appointments for community committees and a by-election for the Bear Lake Local Community Commission.

• Proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3362 for 18405 Highway 5 S
• Proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3364 for 47267 and 47283 Hart Highway
• Proposed subdivision frontage waiver for Old Cariboo Highway
• Application for Non-Farm Use in the ALR (Application 101010) for Hart Hwy
• Adoption of Ness Lake Fire Protection Service Amendment Bylaw No. 3358

The Regional Board set aside a prior decision to deny a development permit to Elden and Cindy Gjerde and directed staff to prepare a new permit allowing earthworks, landscaping, vegetation removal, and placement of a sea-can and dock on their property at 11730 Lakeside Drive. The board also approved several zoning bylaw amendments, a memorandum of understanding with federal and provincial governments, and increased operational hours for waste facilities. A proposed amendment to the board's procedure bylaw was defeated.

• Set aside denial of development permit for Gjerde property; new permit to be prepared (carried)
• Approved frontage waiver for subdivision on Old Cariboo Highway, Electoral Area D (carried)
• Introduced and gave first/second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3362, 2024; public hearing scheduled (carried)
• Introduced and gave first/second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3364, 2024; public hearing scheduled (carried)
• Gave second reading to OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3359 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3360 for Crooked River-Parsnip; public hearing scheduled (carried)
• Authorized ALR Non-Farm Use Application 101010 to proceed to Agricultural Land Commission (carried)
• Defeated Regional Board Procedure Bylaw Amendment No. 3363, 2024 (defeated; 6 opposed)
• Approved Corporate Climate Change Action Plan 2024 (carried)

Climate Action Mitigation and Adaptation Standing Committee

The Climate Action Mitigation and Adaptation Standing Committee is meeting to review climate reporting and a new action plan. The committee will consider recommending the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan 2024 to the Board for approval.

• Proposed approval of the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan 2024
• Review of the Local Government Climate Action Program (LGCAP) Survey and Reporting Requirements 2024
• Review of the RDFFG Climate Risk Assessment

The Climate Action Mitigation and Adaptation Standing Committee received reports on the Local Government Climate Action Program (LGCAP) survey and reporting requirements and the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan 2024. The committee voted to recommend that the Board approve the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan 2024. The LGCAP report was received for information only.

• Adopted agenda as circulated
• Adopted July 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Received LGCAP Survey and Reporting Requirements 2024 report for information
• Received Corporate Climate Change Action Plan 2024 report
• Recommended Board approval of Corporate Climate Change Action Plan 2024

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee will adopt the minutes from its July 18, 2024 meeting. It will receive a Recycle BC update for information and consider a recommendation to increase operational hours at the Mackenzie Regional Transfer Station and the Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot. The committee will also recommend that the Board enter licences to occupy the Vanway Transfer Station and the Quinn Street Recycling Depot with the City of Prince George for the term June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2029.

• Adopt July 18, 2024 Environment and Parks Standing Committee meeting minutes.
• Receive Recycle BC update (dated August 2, 2024) for information.
• Recommend increasing operational hours: Mackenzie Transfer Station Mon‑Fri 9 am‑5 pm, Sat‑Sun 9 am‑3 pm; Quinn Street Recycling Depot 7 days 9 am‑5 pm, effective September 1 2024.
• Recommend entering a Licence to Occupy with the City of Prince George for Vanway Regional Transfer Station, term June 1 2024 – May 31 2029.
• Recommend entering a Licence to Occupy with the City of Prince George for Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot, term June 1 2024 – May 31 2029.

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee recommended to the Board that operational hours be increased at the Mackenzie Regional Transfer Station and Select Waste Landfill to Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and weekends 9am-3pm, and at Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot to seven days a week 9am-5pm, effective September 1, 2024. The committee also recommended entering into Licences to Occupy with the City of Prince George for the Vanway Regional Transfer Station and Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot for June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2029. Reports on Recycle BC and operational hours were received for information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended increased operational hours at Mackenzie Regional Transfer Station and Select Waste Landfill (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 9am-3pm) and Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot (7 days/week 9am-5pm), effective Sept 1, 2024
• Recommended Licence to Occupy with City of Prince George for Vanway Regional Transfer Station, term June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2029
• Recommended Licence to Occupy with City of Prince George for Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot, term June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2029
• Received Recycle BC update report for information
• Received report on operational hours increase for information

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board will discuss moving the August 15, 2024 meeting to a closed session. The closed session would allow consideration of supplemental agenda items under Section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter. No other agenda items are listed for discussion.

• Consideration of closed session under Section 90 of the Community Charter

Special Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George will hold a special meeting to consider proceeding into a closed session under Section 90 of the Community Charter. The closed session is intended to permit discussion of supplemental agenda items that require confidentiality.

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee is reviewing several requests for expenditures and contract awards related to regional landfill operations. The body is discussing process upgrades, well field expansion, and monitoring services.

• Proposed $250,000 expenditure to John Zink Company LLC for process control upgrades at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
• Proposed $174,167.90 expenditure to Lakewood Electric Ltd. for equipment upgrades at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
• Proposed $485,118.57 contract award to Twin Rivers Developments Ltd. for the 2024 Landfill Gas Well Field Expansion
• Proposed one-year extension of caretaker services for West Lake Regional Transfer Station from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025
• Proposed competitive bid process for three ground water monitoring wells at the Shelley Closed Landfill

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee recommended the Board approve a sole-source waiver and $250,000 for process control upgrades at the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill, plus $174,167.90 for equipment upgrades. It also recommended awarding a $485,118.57 contract for landfill gas well field expansion to Twin Rivers Developments Ltd. and a one-year extension for caretaker services at West Lake Regional Transfer Station. All recommendations were carried unanimously.

• Recommended sole-source waiver for landfill gas system upgrades (carried)
• Recommended $250,000 for process control upgrades to John Zink Company LLC (carried)
• Recommended $174,167.90 for equipment upgrades to Lakewood Electric Ltd. (carried)
• Recommended awarding $485,118.57 contract to Twin Rivers Developments Ltd. for gas well field expansion (carried)
• Recommended one-year extension for caretaker services at West Lake Regional Transfer Station (carried)
• Recommended competitive bid process for three groundwater monitoring wells at Shelley Closed Landfill (carried)

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to consider proceeding to a closed session. This request is made pursuant to Section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter.

• Proposal to close the July 18, 2024 meeting to the public

Notice of Open Meetings

The provided document contains only procedural software interface elements and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Climate Action Mitigation and Adaptation Standing Committee

The Climate Action Mitigation and Adaptation Standing Committee met to receive a draft update to the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan and a draft Climate Risk Assessment. Representatives from the Community Energy Association and All One Sky Foundation presented these documents for information. The committee also adopted minutes from its July 20, 2023 meeting.

• Adoption of July 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Presentation and receipt of draft Corporate Climate Change Action Plan Update
• Presentation and receipt of draft Climate Risk Assessment

The Climate Action Mitigation and Adaptation Standing Committee elected Director Atkinson as chair for 2024 by acclamation. The committee received a report on the Draft Corporate Climate Change Action Plan Update, including presentations on climate risk assessment and adaptation recommendations, but took no action beyond receiving the information.

• Elected Director Atkinson as Chairperson for 2024 by acclamation
• Adopted the July 18, 2024 agenda as circulated
• Adopted the July 20, 2023 meeting minutes as circulated
• Received the Draft Corporate Climate Change Action Plan Update report for information

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will receive reports and adopt several zoning bylaw amendments, including amendments No. 3349 and No. 3350 to the 2014 Zoning Bylaw. It will give first reading to the Chilako River‑Nechako Official Community Plan amendment Bylaw No. 3321. The Board will consider and approve Community Works Fund allocations of up to $127,700 for the Azu Community Water System and up to $70,000 for the Ness Lake Fire Hall roof replacement.

• Adopt Zoning Bylaw No. 3349, 2014, Amendment No. 3349, 2024 (Chilako Meats Ltd.)
• Adopt Zoning Bylaw No. 3350, 2014, Amendment No. 3350, 2024 (Richard Churchill)
• First reading of Chilako River‑Nechako Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2593, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 3321, 2023
• Approve up to $127,700 from the Community Works Fund for Azu Community Water System infrastructure replacement
• Approve up to $70,000 from the Community Works Fund for Ness Lake Fire Hall roof replacement

The Regional Board approved several contracts and funding allocations, including a $485,118.57 landfill gas well field expansion contract, a $196,893 water system construction contract, and up to $197,700 in Community Works Fund for water and fire hall projects. Two zoning bylaw amendments were adopted, and first readings were given to an official community plan amendment and a zoning bylaw amendment for the Chilako River-Nechako area. The board also approved sole-source purchases, a fire dispatch agreement extension, and letters of support.

• Adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 3349, 2024
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 3350, 2024
• Awarded Contract ES-24-10 for landfill gas well field expansion to Twin Rivers Developments Ltd. for $485,118.57
• Awarded Contract ES-24-09 for Azu Community Water System to Datoff Bros. Construction Ltd. for $196,893
• Approved up to $127,700 from Community Works Fund for Azu Community Water System upgrades
• Approved up to $70,000 from Community Works Fund for Ness Lake Fire Hall roof replacement
• Approved sole-source purchase of used pick-up truck for Pilot Mountain Volunteer Fire Department (not to exceed $100,000)
• Approved one-year extension of Fire Dispatch Back-Up Services Agreement with North Island 9-1-1 Corporation

Regional Board Meeting

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and a request to move into a closed session. The board is considering closing the meeting to the public under Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter.

• Request to close the meeting to the public pursuant to Sections 90(1)(a), (c), (e) and (k) of the Community Charter

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Regional Hospital District Board is considering a request to move into a closed session. This would allow the board to discuss specific items under Section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter.

• Consideration of a closed session pursuant to Section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter

Notice of Open Meetings

This notice lists a scheduled open meeting for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George on June 20, 2024. The provided agenda text contains no listed items, decisions, or proposals. It is a procedural placeholder with no substantive content to report.

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is reviewing several development applications including temporary use permits for a campground and resource processing. The meeting also includes consideration of various zoning bylaw amendments and housing legislation updates.

• Temporary Use Permit No. 286: Campground at 6580 Blackman Road
• Temporary Use Permit No. 287: Preliminary Resource Processing in Valemount South
• Bylaw No. 3321 and 3322: Official Community Plan amendments for Hughes Road
• Bylaw No. 3356: Zoning amendments for secondary suites
• Zoning Bylaw No. 3349: Third reading for Chilako Meats at 18270 PG Highway 16 W

The Regional Board approved a $1,487,807 contract for a new Computer Aided Dispatch system and authorized $506,445 for accelerated construction on the Dore River flood mitigation project. The board also adopted amendments to housing and zoning bylaws to comply with new provincial legislation, approved temporary use permits for a campground and resource processing, and entered into agreements with the West Moberly First Nations.

• Awarded Computer Aided Dispatch system to Intergraph ULC for $1,487,807
• Amended 9-1-1 capital budget from $1.2M to $1.592M
• Retained Profor Management Inc. for $506,445 for Dore River flood mitigation
• Adopted Development Applications Procedures Bylaw Amendment No. 3357
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 3356 for secondary suites
• Approved Temporary Use Permit No. 286 for campground use
• Approved Temporary Use Permit No. 287 for preliminary resource processing
• Entered into MOU and Protocol Agreement with West Moberly First Nations

Agriculture Standing Committee

The committee will review presentations regarding B.C. land use planning for agriculture and a new agricultural grant program currently in development. Members will also receive information on the expansion of regulated areas by the BC Vegetable Marketing Commission.

• Presentation on B.C. Land Use Planning for Agriculture
• Verbal presentation regarding a new agricultural grant program in development
• Presentation on Expansion of Regulated Area North of 53rd Parallel Latitude
• Report regarding BC Vegetable Marketing Commission Regulations Expansion

The Agriculture Standing Committee approved a request for Administration to work with the Northern Development Initiative Trust on structuring an agriculture grant program. The committee also received presentations from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the BC Vegetable Marketing Commission.

• Approved direction for Administration to work with Northern Development Initiative Trust on producer group consultation and grant program structuring (Carried)
• Adopted January 24, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received May 13, 2024 Chairperson's report on BC Vegetable Marketing Commission Regulations Expansion for information (Carried)

Notice of Open Meetings

The provided document contains no substantive agenda items or discussion topics. It consists of empty administrative fields and software interface text.

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Regional Hospital District Board is considering a request to move into a closed session. This session would be held pursuant to Sections 90(1)(o) and 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter.

• Consideration of closed session under Community Charter Sections 90 and 91

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is reviewing several land use items including secondary suite zoning amendments and various development applications. The meeting also includes presentations from the Northwest Invasive Plant Council and Enbridge regarding the Sunrise Expansion Program.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3355, 2024 for secondary suites
• Development Permit No. 1472 for subdivision on Chief Lake Road
• Development Variance Permit No. 1473 for 5755 Whiskyfill Road
• Adoption of Tabor Lake-Stone Creek Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2157, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 3308, 2023
• Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 3342, 2024 for Isle Pierre–Reid Lake Road

The Regional Board adopted zoning bylaw amendments for secondary suites in Valemount Glacier and other areas, while defeating a proposed zoning amendment (No. 3342) following public opposition. The Board also approved significant funding for landfill construction contracts, community grants, and recreational facility upgrades.

• Adopted Valemount Glacier Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 3355 for secondary suites
• Defeated Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 3342 (4 directors opposed)
• Adopted Tabor Lake-Stone Creek OCP Amendment No. 3308 and Zoning Amendment No. 3309
• Awarded landfill grubbing contract to Twin Rivers Developments Ltd. for $994,769.14
• Approved $80,000 for Bear Lake Recreational Facilities upgrades
• Approved $39,000 for Robson Valley Exploration and Learning AC installation
• Issued Development Permit No. 1472 for subdivision of District Lot 2212
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 3331

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Committee is considering several environmental and park service proposals. These include a depot offer from Recycle BC, an extension for an agricultural plastics pilot project, and various service contract awards or bidding processes.

• Recycle BC offer to operate three principal depots at Quinn Street, Valemount, and Mackenzie
• One-year extension of Cleanfarms Agricultural Plastics Recycling Pilot Project for $40,485
• Caretaker services contract award for Hixon Regional Transfer Station for $4,576 per month
• Competitive bid process for engineering services to support solid waste environmental services
• Competitive bid process for McMillan Creek trail accessibility and parking lot improvements

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee recommended several actions to the Board, including accepting a Recycle BC depot offer and extending a plastics recycling pilot. The committee also recommended starting competitive bid processes for engineering services and park accessibility improvements.

• Recommended Board accept Recycle BC offer for depots at Quinn Street, Valemount, and Mackenzie
• Recommended Board authorize signing of Recycle BC Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work
• Recommended Board approve $40,485 extension for Cleanfarms Agricultural Plastics Recycling pilot in McBride
• Recommended Board enter competitive bid process for 'As and When' Solid Waste Engineering Services
• Recommended Board award Hixon Regional Transfer Station caretaker contract to G. Thompson Trucking for $4,576/month
• Recommended Board enter competitive bid process for McMillan Creek Regional Park accessibility improvements

Regional Board Meeting

The agenda contains only procedural items and a request to enter a closed session. The Regional Board will consider proceeding to a closed session pursuant to the Community Charter.

• Request to move to a closed session under Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The board is reviewing three proposed bylaws for capital expenditures at UHNBC, including a server refresh and room upgrades. Members will also consider approving the 2023 draft audited financial statements. The agenda includes reviews of recent disbursement schedules and borrowing options.

• Bylaw No. 346, 2024: UHNBC Server Refresh
• Bylaw No. 347, 2024: UHNBC Energy Efficient Preheat of DHW Storage (CNCP)
• Bylaw No. 348, 2024: UHNBC Sterile Compounding Room Upgrade
• Approval of 2023 Draft Audited Financial Statements
• Review of January to March 2024 General Disbursement Schedules

The Board approved three capital expenditure bylaws for UHNBC projects including a server refresh, energy efficient preheat of DHW storage, and a sterile compounding room upgrade. The Board also approved the 2023 Draft Audited Financial Statements.

• Approved 2023 Draft Audited Financial Statements (Carried)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 346, 2024 for UHNBC Server Refresh (Carried; Directors Mobley and Skakun Opposed)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 347, 2024 for UHNBC Energy Efficient Preheat of DHW Storage (Carried; Director Skakun Opposed)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 348, 2024 for UHNBC Sterile Compounding Room Upgrade (Carried; Directors Mobley and Skakun Opposed)
• Received report on Municipal Finance Authority Borrowing Options for information (Carried)

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will consider several land use applications, including temporary permits for a campground and resource processing. The meeting also includes discussions on extended operating hours for a motorsports park and grants for the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation. KPMG will present the 2023 audited financial statements.

• Extended operating hours for NITRO Motorsports Park at 9285 Raceway Road
• Temporary Use Permit No. 284 for a campground at 2015 Isle Pierre Road
• Temporary Use Permit No. 285 for resource processing south of Bear Lake
• $5,000 grants to Lheidli T’enneh First Nation for June and September events
• Height variance permit for a residential building at 7555 Chief Lake Road

The Board authorized a $500,000 loan to the Fraser-Fort George Museum Society and accepted a proposal from Recycle BC to operate three principal depots. Several fire department establishment bylaws were adopted, and various community grants were approved for electoral areas.

• Authorized $500,000 loan to Fraser-Fort George Museum Society (Opposed: Mobley, Skakun)
• Accepted Recycle BC offer to operate depots at Quinn Street, Valemount, and Mackenzie
• Approved $10,000 grants each to Lheidli T’enneh First Nation for two 2024 events
• Approved $100,000 budget amendment for used Freightliner truck for Chilako River-Nechako Rescue
• Adopted Fire Department Establishment Amendment Bylaws for Beaverly, Pineview, and Pilot Mountain
• Awarded Dore Riverbank Erosion Protection contract to Profor Management Inc.
• Awarded Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans contract to Forsite Consultants Ltd.
• Approved up to $20,000 emergency grant for Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum

Notice of Open Meetings

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific agenda items or discussions are listed for this Regional District of Fraser-Fort George meeting.

Reconciliation Standing Committee

The Reconciliation Standing Committee will meet to elect a new Committee Chair and adopt minutes from March 2023. The meeting includes receiving reports on education resources, an Indigenous Relations Advisor position, and a sponsorship request from Lheidli T’enneh.

• Election of Committee Chair
• Lheidli T’enneh sponsorship request for National Indigenous Peoples Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
• Report on education and training resources
• Report regarding Indigenous Relations Advisor position

The Reconciliation Standing Committee recommended a $10,000 grant for National Indigenous Peoples Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events. The committee also elected a new chairperson and discussed indigenous relations staffing and training resources.

• Elected Director Kirk as Chairperson by acclamation
• Adopted March 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received report on reconciliation educational resources
• Recommended $10,000 Regional Grant-In-Aid for Lheidli T'enneh First Nation events
• Received report on Indigenous Relations Advisor Position for information
• Approved sending invitations to regional First Nations Chiefs for the 2024 NCLGA Convention

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee is reviewing several contract awards and service extensions. Items include land-fill monitoring, office structure installations, and caretaker services for Berman Lake.

• Competitive bid process for scale replacement at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
• Contract award to ATCO Structures and Logistics Ltd. for $501,516.00 for relocatable trailers or office structures
• Contract award to Tetra Tech Canada Inc. for $370,523.90 for environmental monitoring at regional landfills
• One-year contract extension for caretaker services at Berman Lake Regional Transfer Station and Park
• Agricultural Plastics Recycling Pilot Project update from Cleanfarms

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee recommended expanding the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Pilot Project to include two more transfer stations and extending it for one year. The committee also recommended awarding contracts for relocatable office structures and environmental monitoring services.

• Recommended expanding Agricultural Plastics Recycling Pilot Project to Chief Lake and West Lake Transfer Stations and extending it to June 30, 2025
• Recommended competitive bid process for scale replacement at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
• Recommended awarding Contract ES-24-03 for relocatable trailers/office structures to ATCO Structures and Logistics Ltd. for $501,516.00 (excluding taxes)
• Recommended awarding Contract ES-24-01 for environmental monitoring services at regional landfills to Tetra Tech Canada Inc. for $370,523.90 (excluding taxes)
• Recommended one-year extension for Contract ES-21-05 Caretaker Services at Berman Lake Regional Transfer Station and Regional Park (May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025)

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to consider the adoption of the 2024 Annual Operating Budget Bylaw No. 345, 2024. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the February 22, 2024, meeting and a request for a closed session.

• Adoption of 2024 Annual Operating Budget Bylaw No. 345, 2024
• Approval of February 22, 2024, meeting minutes
• Request for a closed session under the Community Charter

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board approved the 2024 Annual Operating Budget Bylaw No. 345, 2024. The board also adopted the minutes from the February 22, 2024 meeting.

• Adopted 2024 Annual Operating Budget Bylaw No. 345, 2024 (Carried)
• Adopted February 22, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda as circulated (Carried)

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Regional Board will review building permits, emergency response statistics, and quarterly financial disbursements for information. The board is deciding whether to adopt several zoning and official community plan amendments affecting properties on Chief Lake Road, Shelley Road East, Old Cariboo Highway, Sinitch Road, and Edelmann Road. These land-use changes determine what types of buildings or uses are permitted on those specific parcels, which directly affects local development patterns and property rights. A development permit subdivision request near Edelmann Road and an agricultural land commission application near McBride are also under consideration.

• Third reading and adoption of Salmon River-Lakes Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3323, 2023 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3324, 2023 at Chief Lake Road
• Proposed zoning amendments (Bylaws 3325, 3327, 3331, 3335) for properties on Shelley Road East, Old Cariboo Highway, Sinitch Road, and Chief Lake Road
• Development Permit No. 1470 at 9860 Edelmann Road to allow subdivision and waive a 10% frontage requirement
• Agricultural Land Commission Application 68251 near McBride for non-farm soil removal in the Agricultural Land Reserve
• Draft resolutions on Highway 16 passing lanes, cellular infrastructure, and Jasper National Park West Gate Upgrade for submission to the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association

The Regional Board adopted the 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3346, 2024 and adopted several zoning amendment bylaws, while defeating third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 3325 and No. 3335. The Board also directed Administration to prepare zoning amendment bylaws for secondary suites and provincial Site Standards Package A, and approved a service agreement with the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako for 9-1-1 services. Contracts were awarded for environmental monitoring, relocatable office structures, and spray irrigation services, and grants-in-aid were approved for all electoral areas.

• Adopted 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3346, 2024
• Defeated third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3325, 2023
• Defeated third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3335, 2024
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 3324, 3327, and 3331, 2023
• Directed Administration to prepare zoning amendment bylaws for secondary suites and Site Standards Package A
• Approved 9-1-1 service agreement with Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (2024-2028)
• Awarded Contract ES-24-01 Environmental Monitoring Services to Tetra Tech Canada Inc. for $370,523.90
• Awarded Contract ES-24-03 Relocatable Trailers to ATCO Structures and Logistics Ltd. for $501,516.00

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is considering a request to move into a closed session. This session would involve supplemental agenda items pursuant to Sections 90(1)(a) and (e) of the Community Charter.

• Consideration of closed session under Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter

Notice of Open Meetings

The provided document is a notice regarding upcoming open meetings. No specific agenda items, projects, or financial decisions are listed in the text.

Notice of Open Meetings

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text. It lacks substantive meeting items, decisions, or discussion topics.

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several environmental and waste management items. Discussions include a waste characterization study, proposed expenditures for landfill cell development, and potential competitive bidding processes for various regional services.

• $400,000 expenditure for Cell Two Development support to Tetra Tech Canada Inc.
• $178,748.45 contract award to Tetra Tech Canada Inc. for Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill well field review
• Competitive bid process for Hixon Regional Transfer Station caretaker services
• Competitive bid process for leachate testing at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
• Competitive bid process for compaction and cover services at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill

The Committee recommended several expenditures and procurement processes to the Board, including funding for landfill expansion and waste management services. It also recommended entering negotiations with Recycle BC for paper and packaging waste.

• Recommended Board approve $400,000 (excluding taxes) to Tetra Tech Canada Inc. for Cell Two Development
• Recommended Board waive Procurement of Goods and Services Policy RD-03-09 to allow sole sourcing for Cell Two Development
• Recommended Board authorize negotiations with Recycle BC for Printed Paper and Packaging waste
• Recommended Board enter competitive bid process for Hixon Regional Transfer Station caretaker services
• Recommended Board enter competitive bid process for leachate testing at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
• Recommended Board enter competitive bid process for compaction and cover services at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
• Recommended Board award $178,748.45 (excluding taxes) to Tetra Tech Canada Inc. for 2024 Well Field Review and Expansion
• Received 2023 Waste Characterization Study report

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is considering a request to enter a closed session. This session would be held pursuant to Sections 90(1)(i), (j), (k), and (o) of the Community Charter.

• Consideration of closed session items under Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter

Committee of the Whole

The committee will consider approving 2024 budgets and five-year financial plans for several joint local area services. These items cover fire protection, recreation, exploration and learning, and TV rebroadcasting in the Robson Valley and Canoe areas.

• 2024 budget and 2024–2028 Financial Plan for McBride District Fire Protection
• 2024 budget and 2024–2028 Financial Plan for Robson Valley Recreation Centre
• 2024 budget and 2024–2028 Financial Plan for Robson Valley Exploration and Learning Service
• 2024 budget and 2024–2028 Financial Plan for Robson Valley TV Rebroadcasting

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Board is reviewing a renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding with Northern Health. Members are also receiving reports on general disbursements from October to December 2023 and Northern Health's 2024 Draft Capital Plan.

• Approval of the 2023 Renewal Memorandum of Understanding with Northern Health
• Review of General Disbursement Schedules for October to December 2023
• Receipt of Northern Health’s 2024 Draft Capital Plan

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board approved entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with Northern Health and authorized the board chair to execute it. The board also received the 2023 renewal draft, Northern Health's 2024 Capital Plan, and general disbursement schedules for October to December 2023. All items were received for information or approved by unanimous recorded votes; no substantive items were denied or tabled.

• Approved entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with Northern Health (CARRIED)
• Authorized the Regional Hospital District Chair to execute the 2023 Northern Health and Regional Hospital Districts Memorandum of Understanding (CARRIED)
• Received the report and draft 2023 MOU renewal for information (CARRIED)
• Received the General Disbursement Schedules for October to December 2023 for information (CARRIED)
• Received Northern Health's 2024 Capital Plan for information (CARRIED)
• Adopted the January 25, 2024 Regional Hospital District Board meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Adopted the February 22, 2024 meeting agenda as circulated (CARRIED)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:27 a.m. (CARRIED)

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is reviewing several bylaw amendments, including updates to the 2023–2027 Financial Plan and zoning changes in Electoral Areas A and D. The agenda also includes decisions on 9-1-1 emergency response contracts and a bidding process for fire department water infrastructure.

• One-year contract with E-Comm for 9-1-1 call-answer services
• Service agreements for 9-1-1 services with Cariboo and Kitimat-Stikine Regional Districts
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3340, 2024 for 5755 Johnson Road
• Amendment to the 2023–2027 Financial Plan (Bylaw No. 3343, 2024)
• Competitive bidding process for McBride District Volunteer Fire Department water supply

The Board adopted the 2023–2027 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3340. It also approved several 9-1-1 emergency service contracts and authorized funding for landfill and erosion projects.

• Adopted 2023–2027 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3343, 2024
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3340, 2024
• Approved one-year 9-1-1 call-answer contract with E-Comm (Jan 1–Dec 31, 2024)
• Approved 9-1-1 service agreements with Cariboo RD and Kitimat-Stikine RD (2024–2028)
• Approved $400,000 for Cell Two Development geotechnical and design work with Tetra Tech Canada Inc.
• Awarded $178,748.45 to Tetra Tech Canada Inc. for 2024 Well Field Review and Expansion
• Retained McElhanney Ltd. for Dore River Erosion Mitigation Project services
• Adopted Hixon Fire Department Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 3341, 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed 2024 budgets and 2024–2028 financial plans for various electoral areas. Discussions include local service budgets for fire protection, street lighting, community halls, water, and sewer systems.

• Electoral Area A: Fire protection, street lighting, and community hall budgets
• Electoral Area C: Fire protection, rescue service, community facilities, and sewer system budgets
• Electoral Area D: Fire protection, rescue service, street lighting, water, and sewer system budgets
• Electoral Area E: Fire protection and street lighting budgets
• Electoral Area F: Street lighting, community hall, community facilities, and erosion protection budgets

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2024 budgets and 2024–2028 financial plans for multiple electoral areas and joint local area services. These approvals covered services including fire protection, libraries, recreation, and sewage.

• Approved 2024 budgets and 2024-2028 financial plans for Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F, G, and H
• Approved 2024 budgets and 2024-2028 financial plans for Electoral Areas D and F
• Approved 2024 budget and 2024-2028 financial plan for Sewage Service – Holding Tanks
• Approved 2024 budget and 2024-2028 financial plan for Libraries – Mackenzie and Prince George
• Approved 2024 budget and 2024-2028 financial plan for Recreation Budgets 5402–5406
• Approved 2024 budget and 2024-2028 financial plan for Community Grants-In-Aid 1952–1958
• Approved 2024 budgets and 2024-2028 financial plans for Valemount & District Fire Protection and Rescue Service
• Approved 2024 budgets and 2024-2028 financial plans for McBride District Fire Protection and Robson Valley services

Notice of Open Meetings

The provided document is a notice regarding open meetings. No specific agenda items, discussions, or decisions are listed in the text.

Cemetery Board of Trustees

The Cemetery Board of Trustees is reviewing proposed operating budgets for 2024. The board will consider requesting grants from the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George to support specific cemetery budgets.

• $4,400 grant request for Bear Lake Cemetery's 2024 operating budget
• $10,000 grant request for Tete Jaune Cemetery's 2024 operating budget
• Adoption of June 15, 2023 meeting minutes

The Board elected a Chairperson and approved requests for funding to support two cemetery operating budgets for 2024. The meeting also included the adoption of the agenda and previous minutes.

• Elected Trustee Kirk as Chairperson by acclamation
• Adopted January 25, 2024 meeting agenda
• Adopted June 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Requested $4,400 grant from the Regional District for Bear Lake Cemetery 2024 operating budget
• Requested $10,000 grant from the Regional District for Tete Jaune Cemetery 2024 operating budget

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee is reviewing several contract extensions for regional waste management. These include caretaker services at Chief Lake, scrap metal recycling, and landfill gas system upgrades. The committee will also elect a new Chair.

• One-year extension for Chief Lake Regional Transfer Station caretaker services
• One-year extension for scrap metal recycling services
• One-year extension for landfill gas system equipment upgrades at Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
• Election of the Committee Chair

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee recommended that the Board approve one-year contract extensions for caretaker services, scrap metal recycling, and landfill gas equipment upgrades. The committee also elected Director Beckett as Chairperson for 2024.

• Elected Director Beckett as Chairperson by acclamation
• Recommended Board approval of one-year extension for Chief Lake Regional Transfer Station Caretaker Services (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025)
• Recommended Board approval of one-year extension for Scrap Metal Recycling Services (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025)
• Recommended Board approval of one-year extension for Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill Gas System Equipment Upgrade (February 29, 2024 to February 28, 2025)

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Board is meeting to elect a Chair and Acting Chair and adopt minutes from December 14, 2023. The primary item for consideration is the approval of the Draft Financial Plan for 2024 through 2038.

• Election of Chair and Acting Chair
• Adoption of December 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of the 2024–2038 Draft Financial Plan

The Board elected its 2024 leadership and approved a 15-year financial plan. Administration was also directed to research long-term financing options through the Municipal Finance Authority.

• Elected Director Atkinson as Chair by acclamation
• Elected Director Sampson as Acting Chair by acclamation
• Approved Financial Plan 2024–2038 (Opposed: Directors Runtz and Skakun)
• Directed Administration to investigate longer term financing options with the Municipal Finance Authority

Regional Board Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural items and a request to enter a closed session under the Community Charter. No other substantive topics or projects are listed for this meeting.

• Request to move to a closed session pursuant to Sections 90(1)(d), (j) and (o) of the Community Charter

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board is reviewing several zoning amendments and development permit applications. They will also consider a telecommunications site proposal from Rogers Communications Inc. Additionally, the board will address building bylaw contraventions in Powder King.

• Approval of Rogers telecommunications site W3057 at 11700 Old Cariboo Highway
• Amendments to Agricultural Land Reserve application policy RD-15-19
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3334, 2024 for 13500 Miworth Road
• Development Permit variance at 27385 Ness Lake Road North
• Notice on title for building bylaw contravention in Powder King

The Board adopted several zoning and delegation bylaws and approved a $100,000 budget amendment for a Salmon Valley fire truck. It authorized competitive bidding for new radio towers at Buckhorn and Ness Lake, a new computer-aided dispatch system, and wildfire resiliency plans. The Board also approved various community grants and a partnership for a $50,000 active communities grant.

• Adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 2892 Amendment Bylaws No. 3334 and 3329
• Approved $100,000 budget for Salmon Valley Fire Dept used 2004 F550 Squad Truck
• Authorized competitive bids for radio towers at Buckhorn and Ness Lake sites
• Authorized competitive bid for a new Computer Aided Dispatch System
• Approved $25,000 grant to Crooked River-Parsnip Community Endowment Fund
• Approved updated MOU with City of Prince George and Lheidli T’enneh First Nation
• Adopted Delegation Bylaw No. 3276 Amendment Bylaw No. 3339
• Approved one-year extensions for scrap metal, caretaker, and landfill gas contracts

Notice of Open Meetings

The provided document is a notice of an upcoming meeting on January 25, 2024. It contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific agenda items or topics for discussion.

Agriculture Standing Committee

The Agriculture Standing Committee will conduct an election for its Chair and receive a presentation from the Agricultural Land Commission. The committee is also scheduled to adopt minutes from the November 16, 2023, meeting.

• Election of Committee Chair
• Presentation by Jennifer Dyson and Kim Grout of the Agricultural Land Commission
• Adoption of November 16, 2023, meeting minutes

The committee elected a chairperson for 2024 and adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members received a presentation from the Agricultural Land Commission regarding the Agricultural Land Reserve and application processes.

• Elected Director Alan as Chairperson by acclamation
• Adopted January 24, 2024 meeting agenda
• Adopted November 16, 2023 meeting minutes

Notice of Open Meetings

The provided document contains no specific meeting agenda, discussion topics, or decisions. It consists of empty procedural fields and software interface text.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review various proposed budgets and financial plans for 2024 through 2028. These discussions cover region-wide services, sub-regional services, and general administration.

• 2024 Budget Process presentation
• General Administration budget and five-year financial plan
• Regional Board budget and five-year financial plan
• Heritage Conservation budget and five-year financial plan
• 9-1-1 Emergency Response Service budget and five-year financial plan

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2024 budgets and 2024-2028 financial plans for a wide range of region-wide and sub-regional services. These included administration, emergency services, waste management, and land use planning. The meeting also included a presentation on the overall 2024 budget process.

• Approved 2024 budget and 2024-2028 Financial Plan for General Administration
• Approved 2024 budget and 2024-2028 Financial Plan for Regional Board
• Approved 2024 budget and 2024-2028 Financial Plan for Heritage Conservation
• Approved 2024 budget and 2024-2028 Financial Plan for Regional Grants-in-Aid
• Approved 2024 budget and 2024-2028 Financial Plan for 9-1-1 Emergency Response Service
• Approved 2024 budget and 2024-2028 Financial Plan for Solid Waste Management
• Approved 2024 budget and 2024-2028 Financial Plan for Regional Parks
• Approved 2024 budget and 2024-2028 Financial Plan for Inspection Services