Wednesday, September 23, 2009

CRD Rural Fire Protection (Phase 2) Public Consultation Meeting

Meeting started at 7:01pm

Meeting held in the CRD Boardroom

Present:

Deb Bischoff - Director, Electoral Area 'D'
Steve Mazur - Director, Electoral Area 'E'
Rowena Bastien - CRD Manager of Protective Services
Randy Isfeld - City of WL Fire Chief (entered meeting at 7:15pm)
6 Members of the Public

Ms. Bastien welcomed everyone to the meeting and then gave an overview of this intiative and the history behind it. It was noted that there are 14 Certified Rural Volunteer Fire Departments in the Cariboo Regional District. As well, the max requistion is $151,000 with an applied residential tax rate of $221.50/$100,000 of assessed value on land and improvements. 2 Advance Voting Opportunities have taken place on September 16th and 18th with the General Voting Day being designated on Saturday, September 26th, 2009 from 8am - 8pm at the CRD Boardroom (Suite D - 180 North 3rd Avenue - across the street from 7-11)

A General Question and Answer Period took place with Ms. Bastien and Mr. Isfeld

Meeting adjourned at 7:35pm

*** A reminder that you can get all the information on who can vote and what ID you need to bring with you to the poll on Saturday, September 26th at http://www.cariboord.bc.ca

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