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    The CSRD Board meeting covered several topics: 1) MPs Colin Mayes and David Wilks discussed infrastructure funding from the federal government and upcoming changes to federal medical marijuana laws. 2) The Board adopted a bylaw allowing mail-in voting for elections and referendums. 3) Bylaws were given readings to establish an electric power service area and loan authorization for Seymour Arm residents. 4) Several grant requests and infrastructure projects were approved, including 9-1-1 upgrades for Sicamous and a school acquisition study for Malakwa.

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    The CSRD Board meeting covered several topics: 1) MPs Colin Mayes and David Wilks discussed infrastructure funding from the federal government and upcoming changes to federal medical marijuana laws. 2) The Board adopted a bylaw allowing mail-in voting for elections and referendums. 3) Bylaws were given readings to establish an electric power service area and loan authorization for Seymour Arm residents. 4) Several grant requests and infrastructure projects were approved, including 9-1-1 upgrades for Sicamous and a school acquisition study for Malakwa.

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    The CSRD Board meeting covered several topics: 1) MPs Colin Mayes and David Wilks discussed infrastructure funding from the federal government and upcoming changes to federal medical marijuana laws. 2) The Board adopted a bylaw allowing mail-in voting for elections and referendums. 3) Bylaws were given readings to establish an electric power service area and loan authorization for Seymour Arm residents. 4) Several grant requests and infrastructure projects were approved, including 9-1-1 upgrades for Sicamous and a school acquisition study for Malakwa.

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    May 21 , 2013

    Taking a look at the new equipment


    CSRD Fire Services Coordinator Kenn Mount (centre) shows Okanagan-Shuswap MP Colin Mayes (left) and KootenayColumbia MP David Wilks one of the CSRDs two new Structural Protection Units (SPU). One SPU is stationed in the Shuswap and the other in the Columbia area. The MPs attended the monthly CSRD Board meeting which took place in Electoral Area F as part of the CSRDs Board on the Road initiative.

    CSRD Directors Area A Garry Habart Area B Loni Parker Area C Paul Demenok Area D Rene Talbot Area E Rhona Martin Area F Larry Morgan Golden Christina Benty Revelstoke David Raven Sicamous Darrell Trouton Salmon Arm Nancy Cooper & Debbie Cannon To contact the CSRD office call 250-832-8194 or toll free at 1-888-248-2773, or visit our website at www.csrd.bc.ca or email inquiries@csrd.bc.ca Next Board Meeting June 20, 2013

    Federal politicians discuss various issues


    Okanagan-Shuswap MP Colin Mayes and KootenayColumbia MP David Wilks spoke to the Board concerning a few issues including infrastructure funding and upcoming changes to the federal legislation concerning medical marijuana. Mr. Mayes discussed various funding programs and told the Board the Conservative government has spent more money on infrastructure than any other government in the history of Canada. Mr. Wilks advised the Board that the Supreme Court ruling necessitated changes in federal laws concerning medical marijuana. 1, 2013, all old home-based medical marijuana licenses will be taken out of existence.

    Mr. Wilks said the result will be fewer licenses but larger industrial facilities may be permitted to operate within a much more regulated environment (e.g. personal security He said the federal governchecks and 24-hour surveilment is currently drafting lance). legislation and, as of October

    M ov i n g t owa r d N e w vot i n g o p t i o n s
    The Board adopted General Local Government Election and Other Voting Bylaw No. 5661 that will allow a mail-in voting option for elections and other voting (i.e. referendum). Deputy Manager of Corporate Services Carolyn Black explained that staff received a number of requests to include this option for electors who are unable to attend a polling station on voting day. Ms. Black advised the Board that other proposed changes to the bylaw include provisions for posting nomination documents, disclosure statements, supplementary reports and signed declarations on the Regional Districts website.

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    CSRD BOARD IN BRIEF

    Seymour arm bylaw moves forward


    The Board gave three readings to Seymour Arm Electric Power Service Area Establishment Bylaw 5663 and Seymour Arm Electric Power Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5664. Chief Administrator Officer Charles Hamilton advised the Board the total estimated cost to local users would be $4.2 million but the loan bylaw is for $3.6 million, which is short of the estimated necessary funds. Were trying to be practical here, the CAO explained. If we borrowed the whole amount, the residents will be paying $800 to $900 a year. If you cap the annual cost at $600 a year there is a greater likelihood that a referendum will be successful and well go chase other government granting sources. The bylaw will now be sent to Victoria for approval by the Inspector of Municipalities. Upon receipt of that approval, the Board will be asked to set the date of a referendum. A tentative date set for the referendum is September 28, 2013. If the referendum is successful, it is anticipated that it will take two to three years for the project to be completed.

    Community works fund expenditure approved


    The Board approved expenditures from the Electoral Area Community Works Funds: Area C $21,900 for energy efficient upgrades in heating and cooling to the Eagle Bay Community Hall. Area D $15,000 for stream bank restoration and improved riparian health on the Salmon River. Community Works Fund money is a gas-tax rebate given to local governments for projects that, in general, help clean up water or reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

    9-1-1 Upgrade to help sicamous area


    The Board authorized the allocation of $17,000 of 9-1-1 capital budget for the installation of a Radio Over Internet Protocol Communication at the Sicamous Volunteer Fire Department. Environment & Engineering Services Manager Gary Holte told the Board this system will help alleviate problematic communication issues in Sicamous.

    Grant-in-Aid Requests approved


    The Board approved the following grant-in-aid requests: Area C South Shuswap Childrens Theatre Foundation - $5,000; Shuswap Community Foundation - $1,000. Area D Ranchero Deep Creek 1st Responder Society - $4,000; Falkland-Westwold First Responders - $5,000.

    Malakwa school acquisition study


    David Morris of Suda Management presented the Malakwa Elementary School Acquisition Feasibility Study to the Board. The consultant recommended the CSRD consider the acquisition subject to a number of conditions. The feasibility study addresses not only the acquisition of the former Malakwa School, but also the development of a corporate policy to address similar circumstances in the future. The Board gave three readings to the Malakwa Resource Facility Financial Contribution Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 5665 to move the process forward. The bylaw will be sent to Victoria for approval by the Inspector of Municipalities. Upon receipt of that approval, the Board will be asked to set the date of the referendum. A tentative date for the referendum is September 28, 2013.

    K i c k i n g h o r s e c u lt u r e ov e rv i e w
    Bill Usher, Executive Director of Kicking Horse Culture, gave the Board an overview of the positive economic and cultural impact that Kicking Horse Culture has had in Golden. Mr. Usher thanked the CSRD for its support over the years and explained that the grants from both the CSRD and the Town of Golden ($600,000) have resulted in a substantial overall economic impact ($3,694,000). Were proud of the economic impact, said Mr. Usher, but our mission is for quality of life issues. Were there to invigorate the community.

    Anglemont water upgrade


    The Board awarded the contract to Acres Enterprises Ltd. for design and construction of the Vickers Trail and Hudson Road Water Main upgrade in Anglemont. The total project cost is $747,482.

    Area b ocp amendment adopted


    The Board adopted Electoral Area B Official Community Plan Amendment (Shelter Bay Lands Ltd.) Bylaw No. 8502. This facilitates a mixed use development in the Shelter Bay area as it includes policies and a new Shelter Bay Development Permit area.

    Letter of thanks
    The Board accepted the resignation of Kathy Porter from the Electoral Area D Advisory Planning Committee and will send a letter thanking her for her contribution.

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