2026-08-20
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Recreation facility agreements — The Board adopted a number of agreements across its three community complexes in Creston, Castlegar and Nelson, covering facility use by hockey societies and concession operations, and supporting the operation of those facilities over the coming years.
The Board has been working toward greater consistency across the region in how it deals with hockey user groups, so that the resources available at each facility are put to their best use. The specifics of the Nelson agreements are covered in the Nelson & District Recreation Commission No. 5 summary for July 29, 2026.
Resource recovery — The Board approved the 2026 Compost Sales Plan for screened Class A compost produced at the Central and Creston compost facilities, to be sold at the Central Transfer Station, Ootischenia Landfill and Creston Landfill. Compost is priced at $30 per cubic metre for loads of two cubic metres or less, and $50 per tonne for loads greater than two cubic metres, with a minimum charge of $7.50 for loads under a quarter cubic metre. Revenue from Creston sales goes to the East Subregion organics service, and revenue from the Central Transfer Station and Ootischenia to the Central and West Subregions service.
The Board also approved the purchase of a Bale Station roll-off hoist for the tridem axle roll-off truck from Universal Handling Equipment Ltd., at $94,354 plus PST of $6,604.78, for a total of $100,958.78, paid from the Central Subregion refuse disposal service.
Governance reform: a venue for whole-board discussion — Staff recommended reconstituting the Community Sustainable Living Advisory Committee as a standing committee of the Board, modelled on the Rural Affairs Committee but with municipal representation, together with a funding model and a wind-down of the Service S105 requisition by the 2028 financial plan.
The Board did not adopt that shape. It directed staff to return with a range of models, including a committee of the whole, that would give the Board a forum for generative discussion as a full body rather than continuing to work through separate committees where related conversations happen in isolation from one another.
The RDCK does not currently have that kind of meeting. Business runs through sub-regional committees and service-specific commissions, each with its own membership, and the full Board convenes principally to decide rather than to work through direction together. Governance reform has been a commitment of this Board and a substantial body of its work over the past four years. This direction continues that work rather than beginning something new.
Goat River Watershed — The Board approved a consulting services agreement with Western Water Associates Ltd. for a preliminary assessment of hydraulic connectivity in the Goat River watershed, to a maximum of $79,851 plus GST, running from August 21, 2026 to March 31, 2028, together with the financial plan amendments to fund it and to recognize grant funding from the Investment Agriculture Foundation of British Columbia for direct producer engagement in the watershed.
These passed without significant debate, but the work behind them is substantial. It establishes watershed protection and planning for an area that has not had it, and the RDCK does not currently provide that kind of support elsewhere in the region.
Regional water and wastewater framework — The Board directed staff to develop a Regional Water and Wastewater Sustainability Framework, setting out the governance, principles, eligibility criteria, evaluation methodology, planning requirements and decision-making under which the RDCK could provide administrative, technical or financial support to water and wastewater systems it does not own. This includes consideration of Community Works Fund investment in eligible third-party water and wastewater infrastructure that demonstrates regional benefit and aligns with Board priorities.
{"boxFolder":"","meetingDate":"2026-08-20","body":"# RDCK Board of Directors — Open Meeting Summary\n\n**Body:** Regional District of Central Kootenay, Board of Directors\n**Meeting date:** August 20, 2026\n**Prepared:** September 2, 2026\n**Author:** Keith Page, Director, City of Nelson\n**Status:** Draft for review\n**Scope:** Open meeting only\n\n---\n\n> *Board Strategic Priorities*\n>\n> *Develop Relationships and Partnerships*\n> *Manage our Assets and Service Delivery in a Fiscally Responsible Manner*\n> *Regional Approach to Growth*\n> *Energy Efficiency and Environmental Responsibility*\n\n---\n\n**Recreation facility agreements** — The Board adopted a number of agreements across its three community complexes in Creston, Castlegar and Nelson, covering facility use by hockey societies and concession operations, and supporting the operation of those facilities over the coming years.\n\nThe Board has been working toward greater consistency across the region in how it deals with hockey user groups, so that the resources available at each facility are put to their best use. The specifics of the Nelson agreements are covered in the Nelson & District Recreation Commission No. 5 summary for July 29, 2026.\n\n**Resource recovery** — The Board approved the 2026 Compost Sales Plan for screened Class A compost produced at the Central and Creston compost facilities, to be sold at the Central Transfer Station, Ootischenia Landfill and Creston Landfill. Compost is priced at $30 per cubic metre for loads of two cubic metres or less, and $50 per tonne for loads greater than two cubic metres, with a minimum charge of $7.50 for loads under a quarter cubic metre. Revenue from Creston sales goes to the East Subregion organics service, and revenue from the Central Transfer Station and Ootischenia to the Central and West Subregions service.\n\nThe Board also approved the purchase of a Bale Station roll-off hoist for the tridem axle roll-off truck from Universal Handling Equipment Ltd., at $94,354 plus PST of $6,604.78, for a total of $100,958.78, paid from the Central Subregion refuse disposal service.\n\n**Governance reform: a venue for whole-board discussion** — Staff recommended reconstituting the Community Sustainable Living Advisory Committee as a standing committee of the Board, modelled on the Rural Affairs Committee but with municipal representation, together with a funding model and a wind-down of the Service S105 requisition by the 2028 financial plan.\n\nThe Board did not adopt that shape. It directed staff to return with a range of models, including a committee of the whole, that would give the Board a forum for generative discussion as a full body rather than continuing to work through separate committees where related conversations happen in isolation from one another.\n\nThe RDCK does not currently have that kind of meeting. Business runs through sub-regional committees and service-specific commissions, each with its own membership, and the full Board convenes principally to decide rather than to work through direction together. Governance reform has been a commitment of this Board and a substantial body of its work over the past four years. This direction continues that work rather than beginning something new.\n\n**Goat River Watershed** — The Board approved a consulting services agreement with Western Water Associates Ltd. for a preliminary assessment of hydraulic connectivity in the Goat River watershed, to a maximum of $79,851 plus GST, running from August 21, 2026 to March 31, 2028, together with the financial plan amendments to fund it and to recognize grant funding from the Investment Agriculture Foundation of British Columbia for direct producer engagement in the watershed.\n\nThese passed without significant debate, but the work behind them is substantial. It establishes watershed protection and planning for an area that has not had it, and the RDCK does not currently provide that kind of support elsewhere in the region.\n\n**Regional water and wastewater framework** — The Board directed staff to develop a Regional Water and Wastewater Sustainability Framework, setting out the governance, principles, eligibility criteria, evaluation methodology, planning requirements and decision-making under which the RDCK could provide administrative, technical or financial support to water and wastewater systems it does not own. This includes consideration of Community Works Fund investment in eligible third-party water and wastewater infrastructure that demonstrates regional benefit and aligns with Board priorities.","changeLog":[]}