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RDEK Board Highlights
Requesting resources for patrol and enforcement in Koocanusa
The board of the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) June 6 unanimously agreed to have requests sent to the provincial and federal governments to engage whatever additional resources they can, from any appropriate agencies they have, and focus on patrol and law enforcement efforts in the Koocanusa area.
2014/2015 CBT funding recommendations approved
The RDEK board approved a total of $1,008,354 in funding for 131 projects around the region over the coming year. The funding comes from Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs, which are administered by the RDEK. For a full list of the approved projects, visit www.rdek.bc.ca.
Continued support for Community Energy Manager
The RDEK will participate in funding year two of the Community Energy Manager program up to a maximum of $40,000, subject to BC Hydro hiring the contractor and CBT participating in the program.
Application for Crown Land Tenure
An application will be submitted to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for tenure over Crown land on the north side of Kikomun Road at the intersection of Kikomun-Newgate Road for the purpose of establishing a waste transfer facility and access road.
Minister thanked
A letter will be sent to the Honourable Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review, and Kootenay East MLA, expressing thanks for the funding provided to the East Kootenay Invasive Plant Council ($190,000) and RDEK ($23,000) to help control the spread of invasive plants.
Proposed Wasa Zoning Amendment
The board considered Bylaw No. 2527, which would amend the designation of the Price property on Wasa Lake Park Drive to accommodate a post office. The Bylaw was given first and second reading and a public hearing authorized.
ALR Non-Farm Use supported
An application by Lin & Oliver Egan for an ALR Non-Farm Use in Windermere was supported by the board. The Egan’s propose to build a commercial kitchen accessory to their current nursery operation. The application will now proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission for consideration of approval.
Crisis response teams concept supported
The development of crisis response teams throughout the region has been supported in principle by the RDEK board and the requested partnership module has been referred to staff for review.
Fairmont Flood and Landslide Service
The Board of Directors has adopted the bylaw amendment to expand the Fairmont Flood and Landslide Service. The Service Area now includes a larger portion of Fairmont than the two smaller Flood Control Service Areas that were previously in place. The Service Area will partially fund current work and will establish reserve funds for future work. It will also pay for operation, maintenance and repairs of debris flow infrastructure.
User fee changes for Elko and Windermere water
Effective July 1, the user fees on the Elko Water System will increase by $2/month (from $27 to $29 on a residential connection) to help offset increased operational costs.
There will be a further $2/month increase in 2015 (to $31/ month) and 2016 (to $33/month in 2016).
To help build up reserve funds, residential customers on the Windermere Water System will see user fees increase from $24/month to $30/month effective July 1.
Discretionary Grants in Aid (DGIA)
The Columbia Valley Arts Council—Peak Danceworks will receive $500 from the Electoral Area F DGIA account and $250 from the Electoral Area G DGIA account as sponsorship for the upcoming ‘An Evening of Dance.’
Public hearings
Monday, June 16 – 7 p.m.
Wasa Community Hall – 6145 Wasa School Road, Wasa for Bylaw No. 2527—Electoral Area E Zoning & Floodplain Management Bylaw No. 2502, 2014 – Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2014 (Wasa/Price).
Wednesday, June 18 — 7 p.m.
Windermere Community Hall – 4726 North Street, Windermere for Bylaw No. 2520—Lake Windermere Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2061, 2008 – Amendment Bylaw No. 16, 2014 (Windermere/Elkhorn Ranch Ltd.) –and- Bylaw No. 2521—Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 292, 2014 (Windermere/Elkhorn Ranch Ltd.)
The RDEK Board of Directors is considering a request by Elkhorn Ranch Ltd. To release two restrictive covenants currently registered on title. The public hearing for this will be held in conjunction with the public hearing authorized for Bylaws 2520 and 2521.
Tuesday, June 24 —4 p.m.
Regional District of East Kootenay – 19—24th Ave S, Cranbrook Bylaw No. 2516—Rockyview Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2255, 2010 – Amendment Bylaw No. 11, 2014 (ESA DPA/RDEK).
Town hall meetings
Electoral Area A Town Hall & Volunteer of the Year Celebration – June 18 —7 p.m. Fernie Family Centre
Electoral Area C Town Hall – June 19 —7 p.m. Cranbrook Public Library—Manual Training Centre
Electoral Area E Town Hall & Volunteer of the Year Celebration – June 23 —3 p.m. Wasa Community Hall.
Public meetings
Central East Kootenay Community Directed Funds Committee – June 16 —3 p.m. RDEK Conference Room, Cranbrook.
Steeples Official Community Plan & Zoning Bylaw Upcoming Visioning Workshop Wednesday, July 9 —7 p.m. Wardner Community Centre
Elk Valley Community Directed Funds Committee Friday, July 11 —1 p.m. Fernie City Hall—to be confirmed.
NEXT BOARD MEETINGS
Thursday Committee Meetings, July 3, TBA
Friday RDEK Board Meeting, July 4, 9 a.m.
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