Present: Chair M. Wagner/Vice Chair M. Neufeld and Directors Sjostrom, Bachmeier, Forseth, LeBourdais, Richmond, Glassford, Pare, Anderson, De Vries, Coleman (via phone), Paull, Rathor and Pinkney (via phone)Meeting called to order at 9:45amThe Chair recognized that the meeting was taking place on the traditional unceded territory of Williams Lake First Nation within Secwepemculecw Meeting Agenda adopted - click here Minutes of the previous Board meeting were adopted Business:1)  The Board agreed to adopt South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5505, 2025 (Area L/7551 Edall Bay Rd)2) The Board approved a Development Variance Permit for property at 2750 Bradley Creek Road in Electoral Area "H"3) The Board deferred for 30 days consideration of a Development Variance Permit for property at 5230 Lakeshore Rd in Electoral Area "B" 4) At the request of Director E. DeVries (Area "L"), the Board adopted the following Motion: That the Cariboo Regional District Board of Directors concur with the TELUS proposal to construct a telecommunications tower BC109200, located at 6303 Pioneer Road, Watch Lake. Further, that staff be instructed to advise TELUS that:* The Cariboo Regional District is satisfied with TELUS’s consultation process, as outlined in ISED’s Default Public Consultation Process;* That the proposed tower is a permitted use;* The proposed design and location is acceptable;* That the Cariboo Regional District has been consulted and concurs with the tower location.5) The Board approved Notices on Title for certain properties in Electoral Areas "G" and "L"6) The Board approved Year Round Grant for Assistance applications, as follows: * Alexis Creek Community Club - $1,000 from Area "K"* Eagle View Riding Club - $1,000 from Area "E"* Horsefly Quilt Club Comfort Quilts - $1,000 from Area "F"* Cariboo Chilcotin Gymnastics Association - $700 divided equally from Areas “D” and “E” * Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce (Help to defray rental costs of Gibraltar Room for Business Excellence Awards) -- $1,000 from Area "D"* Chimney & Felker Lakes Landholders Association - $550 from Area "E"* ‘March with Arch’ Walk - $1,000 divided equally from Areas A,B,D,F,G,L 7) The Board agreed to support a NDIT Grant Application for The Friends of Barkerville Cariboo Goldfields Historical Society - Visitor Kiosk Revitalization8) The Board agreed to support a request up to $53,000 from the Horsefly Community Club for a roofing and insulation project at the Horsefly Community Hall from the 2025 Community Hall Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation envelope of the Community Works Fund9) The Board agreed to authorize a Community Works Funding contribution agreement with the Tatla Lake and Area Community Association be amended to provide an additional $9,000 to support their community hall solar panels project10) The Board authorized:* an application be made by the Cariboo Regional District to the UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund grant program for phase three of the Esler Sports Complex Access Road project in the amount of $1.35 million11) The Board directed up to $1,087,500 from the Community Works Fund be approved for the construction of a new booster station for the 108 Mile Water System.12) The Board directed an application be made by the Cariboo Regional District to the UBCM/Union of BC Municipalities Strategic Priorities Fund grant program for phase two of the 108 Mile Water System low pressure zone project in the amount of $1.2 million.13) The Board received/ratified the Monthly Expenditures Board Summary Report and Mastercard Summary Report for the month of July 2025, in the amount of $2,163,204.5714) The Board authorized a referendum and related actions for replacement of a fire engine apparatus for the 150 Mile VFD as well as borrowing to replace the firehall for the 150 Mile House VFDMeeting recessed at 10:52amMeeting resumed at 10:57am Director Forseth "rose" on a Point of Personal Privilege regarding the Carey Price Log Carving installation in the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex The Chair stated she would take the matter under advisement The Chair then declared a recess at 11:10am to consider the Point of Personal Privilege from Director Forseth and would come back with a ruling Meeting then resumed at 11:25am The Chair ruled that Director Forseth's Point of Personal Privilege was valid and the following Motion was brought forward and agreed to: That a letter be sent to the City of Williams Lake requesting going forward, it will follow the CMRC (Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex) Public Art Policy that was agreed upon by the CCJC (Central Cariboo Joint Committee) members. If there is no meeting scheduled at the time, an email will be sent to CCJC members for voting15) The Board received a number of Information Items and at the request of Director Forseth (Area "D"), the Board agreed to provide a letter of support to the District of 100 Mile House regarding the possible closure of the CN Rail Line between 100 Mile House and Squamish, BC as well as at the request of Director Bachmeier (Area "B") -- the Board agreed to send a letter of opposition to BC's Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch in regards to selling of cannabis at public events such as Farmers' Markets, etc. 16) The Board endorsed recommendations from its' Committees or Commissions, as follows:a) North Cariboo Joint Committee: That the City of Quesnel, as the Manager of the North Cariboo Recreation and Parks Service, enter into the attached 5- year license of occupation agreement with the Quesnel River Archers and the Quesnel Dragon Boat Club for the use of Pioneer Park.b) South Cariboo Joint Committee:i) That the 100 Mile House Wranglers Junior Hockey Club Society be approved to proceed with construction of a media booth at the South Cariboo Recreation Centre in accordance with the concept design prepared by Blue Green Architecture updated to June 2025ii) That the 100 Mile Outdoor Rink Society be requested to bring forward construction-ready design drawings and cost estimate, as well as updated support letters from impacted user groups, for the proposed project to the next Committee meeting.17) The Board gave 1st, 2nd and 3rd Readings to the following Corporate Bylaws:* Horse Lake Water System Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5511, 2025* 150 Mile House Fire Protection Service Amendment Bylaw No. 5513, 2025* 150 Mile House Fire Protection Firehall Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5514, 2025Meeting recessed at 11:55amMeeting resumed at 12:30pm18) The Board gave 3 Readings/Adoption to the following Corporate Bylaws:* Cariboo Regional District Directors’ Remuneration and Expenses Bylaw No. 5515, 2025CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Director Forseth (Area "D") * South Cariboo Regional Airport Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5516* South Cariboo Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5517, 2025* 108 Greenbelt Commission Bylaw No. 5518, 2025* Solid Waste Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5519, 2025* Appointment of Officers and Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 5520, 202519) The Board authorized a request of Director M. Neufeld (Area E) concerning her attendance at the 2025 BC Natural Resources Forum in Prince George, BC in January 2026 with source of funds being the Area "E" Director Initiative FundDirectors' then reported on their recent activities in the Electoral Areas or Municipalities Directors' Appointments:At the request of Director Sjostrom - the Board authorized that the appointment of the late Ted Armstrong to the Electoral Area “A” Advisory Planning Commission be rescinded At the request of Director Richmond - the Board authorized an appointment to the 108 Greenbelt Commission At the request of Director Bachmeier - the Board authorized an appointment to the Bouchie Lake Recreation Commission And then the Board adjourned at 1:35pm 

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