September 13, 2023 Update

The Regional District of Nanaimo Regular Board met on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Regional District of Nanaimo Board Chambers at 6300 Hammond Bay Road Nanaimo, BC. At the meeting the following Motions were carried.

(Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Electoral Areas F, G, H - Weighted Vote)

1. That the renovation of the Ravensong Aquatic Facility be put on hold and be re-examined in 2025, and that contributions to reserves for renovations at the Ravensong Aquatic Centre be set at zero for the 2024 budget.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(All Directors - One Vote - must be taken separately)

1. That the “Regional District of Nanaimo District 69 Swimming Pool Local Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 899, 1993” be amended to include Electoral Areas E, F, G, H, City of Parksville and Town of Qualicum Beach, based on an apportionment model of 100% usage.

CARRIED

1. That the apportionment model be re-examined in 2025.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1. That the Regional District of Nanaimo Board abandon “Regional District of Nanaimo District 69 Swimming Pool Service Amendment Bylaw No. 899.02, 2022”.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1. That the amendment to "Regional District of Nanaimo District 69 Swimming Pool Local Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 899, 1993, proceed under the Local Government Act with the consent of at least 2/3 of the participants.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

In addition, the Board voted on the following Committee recommendation that came from Business Arising from Correspondence.

• (All Directors - One Vote)

That the Board support the request to examine the feasibility of a pool in the Parksville area based on the letter dated July 17, 2023, from Mayor O'Brien.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

While the motion to move to a 100 per cent usage apportionment model has been passed by the RDN Board, the timing of when this transition will happen is yet to be determined. Please contact the Team if you have any questions.

The meeting can be viewed here.

The meeting minutes can be accessed here.