Medical Marihuana Draft Bylaws Reviewed
The Regional District Board reviewed three draft bylaws and rural land use bylaws to allow Medical Marihuana as a permitted use within the General Industrial (M 2) zone. This text amendment to the M 2 zone would carry forward as an allowed use in the Heavy Industrial zone. These bylaws will be back on the agenda next month for further consideration. The CRD will also request that a Minister’s Bylaw Standard be developed for medical marihuana operations in the ALR. The Health Canada’s Marihuana Medical Access Program (MMSP) which was introduced in 2001, allowed authorized persons to grow Marihuana for their own medical purposes in their home. There are currently over 30,000 authorized persons under this program. This program and the authorizations are to expire on March 31, 2014.
Community Works Funding Approved
Community Works Funding was approved by the Board for three projects including digital control (DDC) energy management systems for the ice plant at the Cariboo Memorial Complex (CMC) in Williams Lake, and the ice plant and other equipment at the South Cariboo Recreation Centre (SCRC) in 100 Mile House, as well as a lighting upgrade at the Cariboo Regional District Hangar at the South Cariboo Regional Airport at 108 Mile Ranch. The cost for each project is estimated at $32,000 for each DDC energy management system upgrade and $8,000 for the lighting upgrade. Both DDC projects will also have added safety benefits for the facilities by increasing automated monitoring capabilities, which will activate alarms in case of a system failure.
Board on the Road
The Cariboo Regional District Board of Directors and staff travelled to Electoral Area D Sept. 12-13 for the second of two Board on the Road events for 2013. On Thursday evening, approximately 100 residents, elected officials and Wildwood Volunteer Fire Department members enjoyed a BBQ at the fire hall, courtesy of the CRD. The Board reconvened on Friday morning for its regularly scheduled meeting at the Wildwood Fire Hall. Thank you to the Wildwood Volunteer Fire Department for their hospitality.
McLeese Lake Revitalization
Howie Chamberlin from the McLeese Lake Community Association presented the Board with an update about the McLeese Lake downtown core and Community Hall enhancement project.
Support for Soda Creek Funding Application
The CRD will provide a letter of support for the Soda Creek Indian Band who submitted a funding application to the Cariboo Chilcotin Beetle Action Coalition (CCBAC) to perform upgrades to the Whispering Willows Campsite in Deep Creek. The project includes upgrades to the current facilities to develop six new fully serviced sites. The funding application for $70,000 will contribute to installation of a septic system, upgrading of the water system and electrical system, and performance of gravel work and layout. The Band has agreed to make a 10 percent financial contribution in the form of cash and is planning on making an additional 10 percent in the form of donations through machinery usage and staff time.
Referendum slated for North Cariboo
The CRD Board endorsed a resolution from the North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee to proceed to referendum to seek electorate approval on extending the borrowing authority for the proposed Multi-Centre for an additional two years. The referendum is scheduled for Nov. 9, 2013, and will be preceded by a series of public information meetings to give residents an opportunity to ask questions about the referendum. Dates of the public information meetings are as follows:
Wednesday, Oct. 9 - Royal Canadian Legion
Thursday, Oct. 10 - Bouchie Lake Hall
Tuesday, Oct. 15 - Red Bluff School
Thursday, Oct. 17 – Quesnel Council Chambers
*All meetings start at 7 p.m.
MMBC Update
The CRD Board of Directors reviewed Multi-Materials BC's (MMBC) financial incentives for Packaging and Printed
Paper (PPP) Recycling Depots. MMBC's financial incentives for PPP collection by depots must be accepted or rejected by Sept. 16, 2013. The CRD will be identifying and announcing confirmed locations which will be region-wide. Watch the CRD website at cariboord.bc.ca and local media for the announcement of locations.
Next Meeting
Committee of the Whole – Oct. 3, 2013
Board – Oct. 4, 2013
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