Kathaumixw support: Powell River Academy of Music is asking Powell River Regional District (PRRD) to enter into a three-year renewable partnership to help support the academy’s programs.
Don James, Tom Koleszar and Carrie Lanigan made a presentation to the regional district on the work the academy undertakes in the local community and its global significance. James told the committee its long-term agreements have been a great help to the academy over the years. Koleszar, who has been named chairperson for the 2016 Kathaumixw program, told the committee the event has a cultural impact for not only the performers, but also all its local volunteers and the community as a whole. A decision will be made at a future meeting.
Northside signage
PRRD committee of the whole is asking the board to adopt a new sign design for Northside Volunteer Fire Department and Craig Regional Park that is consistent with other PRRD facility signs.
Recreation appointments
PRRD rural services committee is recommending that Branka Brajkovic and Mark Connell be re-appointed to the Texada Island Recreation Committee for another two-year term.
Savary Island appointments
PRRD rural services committee is recommending the board re-appoints Rick Shanaman, Harold Robertson and Peter McGuire to the Savary Island Dock Advisory Committee for another two-year term.
Myrtle Pond tax increase
PRRD rural services committee is recommending the board direct regional district staff to proceed with public engagement sessions for property owners within the Myrtle Pond water system on the need to increase parcel taxes to pay for system maintenance.
Volunteer training standards
PRRD rural services committee passed a motion to have the board declare service levels and training standards for the regional district’s volunteer fire department operations.
Lasqueti Island health care
PRRD board directors recommended the Regional Hospital Board approve a $10,000 grant to the Lasqueti Last Resort Society for the construction of the Judith Fisher Centre, which was approved by the province as a health care facility.
Emergency dispatch
PRRD committee of the whole recommended the board adopt amendments to the Lasqueti Island Emergency Dispatch Committee to extend its term to the end of December 2016 and participation in the committee be open to landowners and/or residents.
