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Minutes of the inaugural meeting of the Municipal Services Committee held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the Strathcona Regional District office, located at 990 Cedar Street, Campbell River, BC.

A quorum having been confirmed, the Corporate Officer called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m. with the following directors physically in attendance or participating electronically:
     
Directors:M. BakerVillage of Sayward
 D. ChapmanCity of Campbell River
 J. ColborneVillage of Zeballos
 K. DahlCity of Campbell River
 R. KerrCity of Campbell River
 M. Lott Village of Gold River
 S. SinnottCity of Campbell River


          
 
 
ELECTION OF CHAIR
  
The Corporate Officer called for nominations for the position of Municipal Services Committee Chair. [Item]
 
Director Sinnott nominated Director Baker. Director Baker accepted the nomination with thanks.
 
The Corporate Officer called a second and third time for nominations and there were none.

The Corporate Officer declared Director Baker elected by acclamation to the position of Chair.
 
ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR
  
The Corporate Officer called for nominations for the position of Municipal Services Committee Vice Chair. [Item]
 
Director Sinnott nominated Director Chapmon. Director Chapman accepted the nomination with thanks.
 
The Corporate Officer called a second and third time for nominations and there were none.

The Corporate Officer declared Director Chapman elected by acclamation to the position of Vice Chair.
 
Director Baker in the Chair.
 
FIRST NATIONS TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
  
The Chair acknowledged that we are located on the traditional territory of the Laichwiltach people.
 
ADOPTION OF PUBLIC AGENDA
  
Lott/Chapman: MSC 1/24

THAT the agenda for the May 8, 2024 inaugural meeting of the Municipal Services Committee be adopted as presented.
   CARRIED
 
 
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
  
Colborne/Lott: MSC 2/24

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee held on November 23, 2022 be adopted as presented. [Item]
   CARRIED
 
Director Davis joined the meeting.
 
 
 
STAFF REPORTS
  
2024 Schedule of Committee Meetings
 
Colborne/Chapman: MSC 3/24

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
   CARRIED
 
Chapman/Colborne: MSC 4/24

THAT the proposed 2024 Municipal Services Committee meeting schedule attached to the April 26, 2024 report from the Chief Administrative Officer be approved.
   CARRIED
 
Director Compensation Bylaws
 
Chapman/Colborne: MSC 5/24

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
   CARRIED
 
Sinnott/Kerr: MSC 6/24

THAT a review of director compensation be conducted per the May 3, 2024 report from the CAO.
   CARRIED
 
 
CORRESPONDENCE
  
Healthcare Recruitment Program for Campbell River
 
Chapman/Colborne: MSC 7/24

THAT the May 26, 2023 news release from CivicInfo BC regarding the City of Campbell River's healthcare recruitment support program be received. [Item]
   CARRIED
 
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
  
- Director Colborne advised that save for one news report, there has been zero response to the Zeballos' hazardous slope issue.
 
- Director Kerr advocated for municipalities to participate in collective lobbying, especially in matters pertaining to the resource sector.
 
- Director Sinnott noted her interest in aligning regional priorities with municipal interests.
 
- Director Dahl expressed appreciation for the forum provided by the Municipal Services Committee.
 
- Director Lott expressed that he looks forward to collaborating with fellow municipal directors in this forum.
 
- Director Chapman shared his concerns with the healthcare system and expressed interest in exploring regional solutions. He advised that he is also interested in exploring regional tourism options and looking at ways to access provincial grants to do so.
 
- Director Davis stated that he is interested in improved emergency planning on a regional level and addressing a regional shortage of jobs through resource development.
 
 
 
 
CLOSED SESSION
  
Sinnott/Lott: MSC 8/24

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
   CARRIED
 
Sinnott/Chapman: MSC 9/24

THAT a closed meeting be held following the public meeting to consider matters deemed to fall within the parameters of subsections 90(1)(k), (n), and (o) of the Community Charter.
   CARRIED
 
RECONVENE
  
The Committee reconvened in public at 3:23 p.m.
 
TERMINATION
  
Colborne/Chapman: MSC 14/24

THAT the May 8, 2024 inaugural meeting of the Municipal Services Committee be terminated.
   CARRIED
 
Time: 3:23 p.m.

Certified Correct:



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Chair



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Corporate Officer