The CRD will send a letter in support of the Barkerville Heritage Trust. The trust is requesting the completion of the Purden Lake Connector Road as a circle tour and secondary emergency escape route.
Later in the meeting discussion was held about Young Road just west of Alexis Creek.
Last year a portion of the road had been washed out during the freshet and, to date, it has not been repaired.
This road has been traditionally used as an emergency route when other roads in the area are impassable.
In response to local residents’ requests, the CRD board of directors will be lobbying the provincial government to ensure this road is repaired and re-activated.
CRHD and CCRHD chair and vice-chair elected
The Cariboo Regional Hospital District and the Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District elected their chair and vice chair for 2012.
Area C director John Massier was elected as chair while vice-chair duties will continue to be carried out by Mary Sjostrom, City of Quesnel director and mayor.
Community Works funds for McLeese Lake
The McLeese Lake Recreation Society and the Cariboo Regional District will enter into a contribution agreement to provide the society with up to $25,000 of Community Works funds to install a well system at the McLeese Lake Community Hall. The new well will allow the community hall to discontinue use of surface water in favour of well water, which will make it easier to control water quality and be at less risk of contamination.
CRD receives municipal auditor general report
The CRD board received a report from the provincial government regarding the establishment of an auditor general for local governments. Last summer, Premier Christy Clark announced that an auditor general position would be created to provide “independent oversight” of local government operations to ensure public accountability.
The CRD says it welcomes any constructive advice on opportunities to improve its service delivery methods.
Local upcoming town hall meetings on the CRD’s proposed budget are scheduled as follows:
• Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m.: Williams Lake council chambers.
• Saturday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m.: areas J and K — Tatla Lake Community Hall.
• Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m.: Area D – Wildwood Elementary School.
