Minutes Regular Meeting of Council Village of Lumby Municipal Office, Council Chambers Monday October 16, 2017

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1 Minutes Regular Meeting of Council Village of Lumby Municipal Office, Council Chambers Monday October 16, 2017 Mayor Acton called meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Kevin Acton Nick Hodge Lori Mindnich Randal Ostafichuk Julie Pilon Staff: Tom Kadla Chief Administrative Officer Jeremy Sundin Director of Finance Dave Manson Superintendent of Operations Marnie Skobalski Planning Department Melanie Wenzoski Executive Assistant Gallery: There were two members of the public present in the gallery. 17/185 Moved by Councillor Ostafichuk seconded by Councillor Pilon that the agenda be adopted as presented. 17/186 Moved by Councillor Mindnich seconded by Councillor Hodge that the minutes of the October 2, 2017 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented. DELEGATIONS Mayor Acton welcomed Ms. Shirley Fowler, on behalf of the BC Communities in Bloom organization, to present to Council the 2017 Communities in Bloom Award. Ms. Fowler spoke about the criteria awards, with the award that the Village won being sponsored by Tech Resources Ltd. The Village of Lumby was recognized for Heritage Conservation. Councillor Hodge asked that it be noted that the Village of Lumby staff are recognized for the hard work that went into the

2 community receiving this award during a year of record floods. Staff were given a round of applause by Council and the gallery. Mayor Acton informed Ms. Fowler that he is impressed with the actionable items that are given to the community to work on by the judges. Mayor Acton thanked Ms. Fowler for attending the meeting and presenting the award. Mayor Acton welcomed RDNO Electoral Area D Director Mr. Rick Fairbairn to provide Council with an update on what is happening in rural Lumby. Director Fairbairn spoke about the Economic Development information session the Lumby Chamber of Commerce hosted today just before the Council meeting. Director Fairbairn is impressed with Mr. James Kay from Aspen Lands Ltd. and for the direction the Village is moving in. Director Fairbairn reminded Council of the Cedar Ridge Park Open House Tuesday evening at the White Valley Community Centre to get input from the public regarding this park. Director Fairbairn reported on the October 12, 2017 Regional Employment Lands Action Plan Implementation Workshop hosted by the RDNO and that engaging the community as a whole in Economic Development is a good idea. Community Futures will be the independent third party that will be overseeing this project. Mayor Acton suggested that the RDNO may have to look at a fair and equitable funding model for this program other than a population based model. Director Fairbairn reported that Coldstream is on board for the Okanagan Rail Trail but may not be on board for the Economic Development component as depending on the funding model, they may pay a larger share than other areas. Director Fairbairn advised that the next RDNO Board meeting is November 1, Director Fairbairn also spoke about the Silver Star Association meeting and that the board is looking at making changes about who can become a member of the association. Director Fairbairn advised that the RDNO is working to set up a meeting with the Ministry of Agriculture regarding farm gate sales and shop local programs. Mayor Acton thanked Director Fairbairn for the updated information. BUSINESS ITEMS Mayor Acton opened the floor to Council to consider the correspondence from the Canadian Cancer Society requesting the Village of Lumby consider the Endorsement of Smoke and Vape-free Outdoor Public Places. Councillor Mindnich is not in favour of this, as it prohibits private establishments from finding places for smokers. Councillor Mindnich advised that the Lumby Legion had wanted to have the smoking patio in the back of the Legion, but that the neighbours complained that it would take up Legion parking spots. Councillor

3 Ostafichuk advised that he is in support of this request for endorsement by the Canadian Cancer Society as the Village has done a lot of work on smoking cessation and much of the original legislation has been pushed forward by the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) and worker safety. Councillor Ostafichuk reminded Council that it was through work place injury that the no smoking legislation was brought forward to protect employees. Councillor Ostafichuk suggested that with the soon to be marihuana legislation usage, this could soon become an issue. 17/187 Moved by Councillor Ostafichuk seconded by Councillor Pilon that Council support the Canadian Cancer Society request for endorsement of Smoke and Vape-free Outdoor Public Places in BC. DEFEATED COUNCILLORS PILON, HODGE, MINDNICH OPPOSED Mayor Acton opened the floor for Council to consider the correspondence from the Grade 7 students at Charles Bloom Secondary School (CBSS) requesting shovels and/or dirt for the donated bulbs received by CBSS. Mayor Acton asked Council if any members knew where the school is wanting to plant the bulbs. Councillor Ostafichuk advised that it was either on school property or on the pathway along Shuswap Avenue that goes up to Cedar Ridge Street. 17/188 Moved by Councillor Hodge seconded by Councillor Mindnich that Council receive this letter for information and that the request be referred to the Monashee Community Forest (MCF) for their consideration and that if the MCF turned down the request, the Village of Lumby support this initiative with a donation of up to $500. Mayor Acton opened the floor to Ms. Marnie Skobalski from the RDNO Planning Department to provide Council with information regarding a zoning text amendment to allow the Lumby & District Wildlife Association to continue operations at 2631 Highway 6. Ms. Skobalski reviewed the report and advised Council that research was done regarding permitted uses of park lands back to the 1960 s. Village staff found information that in the Zoning Bylaw No. 144 adopted in 1972 a rifle range was a permitted use, and that subsequent bylaws adopted after this date did not include a rifle range as a permitted us, thus becoming nonconforming.

4 Councillor Hodge asked if the office has received complaints regarding the gun range and how they were handled. CAO Kadla advised that he has not received any complaints in the five plus years he has been in his position; and that if complaints were received, they would have been handled by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer. Mayor Acton advised that he has only received a few calls this year while the RCMP were doing their gun training this spring. Councillor Ostafichuk asked if the request from MOTI would be an issue regarding road access. Ms. Skobalski advised that this should not be an issue, but we will still have to wait until after the public hearing and a reply from MOTI. 17/189 Moved by Councillor Ostafichuk seconded by Councillor Mindnich THAT the Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No. 803, 2017 which proposes to amend Section of the Village of Lumby Zoning Bylaw No. 750, 2012 as outlined below be considered for First and Second Reading and be forwarded to a Public Hearing: Notwithstanding the Permitted Uses of the Recreation Park (R.P.) zone as outlined in Section of this Bylaw, a shooting range including clubhouse facilities on the property legally described as Lot 6, District Lot 164, ODYD, Plan 2003, Except Plans 4141, 4211, 6035, B6097 and H15629 and located at 2631 Highway 6 is a permitted use subject to the following: 1. The shooting range use be restricted to one (1) 91.4 m (100 yard) long gun range, one (1) 45.7 (50 yard) hand gun range, one (1) trap range and shelter structure, one clubhouse, and accessory buildings and structures in conformance with the provision of Section 1401 of this bylaw, and that there be a minimum of one (1) on-site parking space per shooting station plus one additional space. COUNCILLOR HODGE OPPOSED FOLLOW UP FROM DELEGATIONS 17/190 Moved by Councillor Ostafichuk seconded by Councillor Pilon that a thank you letter be written to the Communities in Bloom BC committee for the award including advising them of the community support and enjoyment in Lumby participating in Communities in Bloom program.

5 BYLAWS CORRESPONDENCE Mayor Acton opened the floor for Council to discuss and to receive the Correspondence items. Mayor Acton asked Ms. Shirley Fowler, Councillor for the City of Armstrong, to speak on the letter received from the City of Armstrong regarding the request for a Formal Service Review of the RDNO Transit Services Bylaw No. 1661, 2000 (and its amendments). Ms. Fowler advised that with the existing funding model being used, Armstrong pays more than most other communities and they are requesting a review of the cost apportioning. Councillor Hodge advised that he is in support having a review of the transit services. Director Fairbairn advised that this is a Formal Service Review and will be discussed at the RDNO board meeting. 17/191 Moved by Councillor Pilon seconded by Councillor Ostafichuk that the Correspondence items be received. INFORMATION Mayor Acton opened the floor to Council for discussion and to consider the Information items received. Councillor Ostafichuk advised that the report from the Lumby & District Volunteer Fire Department still does not have a further breakdown of information that was requested. Director of Finance Sundin spoke with staff at the RDNO and felt there was an understanding to change the information as requested. Director of Finance Sundin will follow up with staff again. 17/192 Moved by Councillor Ostafichuk seconded by Councillor Pilon that the Information items be received that staff send a formal letter to the RDNO requesting that the excel spreadsheet provided by Director of Finance Sundin be used for future monthly statistical reporting from the Lumby & District Volunteer Fire Department.

6 COUNCIL REPORTS Councillor Hodge spoke on the Regional Employment Lands Action Plan Implementation Workshop hosted by the RDNO on October 12, 2017 and felt that the focus seemed to be on the Okanagan Rail Trail from Vernon to Kelowna and Armstrong to Sicamous. Councillor Hodge reported that he would like to see that Lumby benefit from initiatives coming from this program. Councillor Mindnich reported that the Lumby & District Chamber of Commerce meeting is this Friday. Councillor Mindnich reported that a notice of resignation from the Vice Chair was received by the Lumby & District Health Services Society at their last meeting. Councillor Ostafichuk reported that the next WhiteValley Parks Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee (WVPRCAC) meeting will be October 19 th and that the committee is waiting to hear back about the grant that has been applied for the Pat Duke Arena upgrades. Minor Arena upgrades have been started in the building while waiting to hear a response about the grant application for potential major Arena upgrades. Councillor Ostafichuk requested Council consider putting together a thank you letter to Ms. Lexa Monaghan and a gift for her participation at UBCM. Mayor Acton would like to present the letter and gift when he goes to speak at the Leadership Group meeting at Charles Bloom Secondary School (CBSS). 17/193 Moved by Councillor Ostafichuk seconded by Councillor Pilon that staff draft a letter and put together a gift for Ms. Lexa Monaghan. Councillor Pilon reported that the Monashee Arts Council (MAC) had a Strategic Planning session in September but no report was given at the last meeting. Ms. Robyn Ledrew s art classes at the United Church are ongoing for Tuesday afternoons. Councillor Pilon reported that there was lengthy discussion on the AGM Pot Luck Supper that is to happen on November 3 rd at the WhiteValley Community Centre. Advertising will go into all the local papers this month. Councillor Pilon reported on the Whitevalley Community Resource Centre (WCRC) and advised that interviews are being conducted on Tuesday afternoon with the top 3 of 6 applicants for the Executive Director position. Councillor Pilon advised that First West Foundation which is the parent company of Valley First

7 Credit Union has had budget cut backs so will not be sponsoring the senior s breakfast program. It was suggested that a letter be sent to the Lumby Lions to see if they would be interested in funding the program. Valley First Credit Union will no longer be open on Saturday s as of November WCRC has a new program starting in November called Being a Dad Then and Now. This program is geared towards single dads to discuss issues they are facing as single fathers. Councillor Pilon reported that Lavington is having their Christmas Craft sale November 23 rd. Mayor Acton reported on the Regional Employment Lands Action Plan Implementation Workshop and was impressed at the showing by Lumby. Mayor Acton advised that there is great interest in the Okanagan Rail Trail from Spallumcheen to Sicamous, but this will be a good time to bring forward possible funding models. The rail trail project from Coldstream to Kelowna has been purchased by all 4 communities, but each community is caring for their trails differently. Mayor Acton will be doing the business walks with Executive Director Stephanie Sexsmith from the Lumby & District Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday morning. Mayor Acton advised that he has been invited to speak to the Leadership class at CBSS. Mayor Acton will be attending the WVPRCAC and presenting them with a $10,000 cheque from the Monashee Community Forest. Councillor Mindnich reminded Mayor Acton that the Veterans Luncheon is coming up soon. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Mayor Acton called a 5-minute recess. CLOSED 17/194 Moved by Councillor Ostafichuk seconded by Councillor Pilon THAT this meeting be closed to the public, pursuant to Section 90 (1) (c), (e) and (g) of the Community Charter for Council to deal with matters relating to the following: labour relations or other employee relations.

8 the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; and litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality. ADJOURNMENT 17/195 Moved by Councillor Pilon seconded by Councillor Ostafichuk that the meeting be adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Mayor Corporate Officer