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AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Agricultural Advisory Committee, held in the Blaney Room,
at Maple Ridge Municipal Hall on January 24, 2019 at 7:03 pm.
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Gordy Robson City of Maple Ridge
Councillor Ryan Svendsen City of Maple Ridge
Bill Hardy, Chair Member at Large
Al Kozak, Vice Chair Agricultural Sector
Andrew Pozsar Member at Large
Carla Schiller Agricultural Sector
Chris Zabek Regional Agrologist, Ministry of Agriculture
Ian Brooks Member at Large
Lorraine Bates Agricultural Fair Board
Pascale Shaw Agricultural Sector
Ryan Murphy Agricultural Sector
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Amanda Grochowich Staff Liaison / Planning Department
Amanda Allen Committee Clerk
ABSENT
David Kaplan Member at Large
Josef Hans Lara Economic Development Committee Representative
Candace Gordon Haney Farmers Market Society
Note: Councillor Ryan Svendsen chaired the meeting as the presiding member.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2019-001
It was moved and seconded
That the January 24, 2019 Agricultural Advisory Committee agenda be approved as
circulated.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
R/2019-002
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting dated
November 29, 2018 be adopted.
CARRIED
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4. DELEGATIONS - Nil
5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Note: Carla Schiller joined the meeting at 7:07 pm
5.1. 2019 Chair and Vice Chair Elections
The staff liaison opened the floor to nominations for a Chair
R/2019-003
It was moved and seconded
That Bill Hardy be elected Chair of the Agricultural Advisory Committee for 2019.
CARRIED
The staff liaison opened the floor to nominations for a Vice Chair.
R/2019-004
It was moved and seconded
That Al Kozak be elected Vice Chair of the Agricultural Advisory Committee for 2019.
CARRIED
Note: Bill Hardy assumed the Chair.
5.2. 2019 Subcommittee Appointments
The staff liaison provided a summary of the 2018 subcommittees and there was discussion
on the formation of subcommittees for the 2019 term.
R/2019-005
It was moved and seconded
That a subcommittee be formed consisting of Andrew Poszar, Pascale Shaw, and Lorraine
Bates to participate in the development of a Backyard Chicken program for the 2019 term.
CARRIED
R/2019-006
It was moved and seconded
That a subcommittee be formed consisting of Al Kozak and Chris Zabek to organize
educational events on food and agriculture for the 2019 term.
CARRIED
R/2019-007
It was moved and seconded
That a subcommittee be formed consisting of Al Kozak, Ian Brooks, and Ryan Murphy to
pursue the development of key components of a local food distribution system for the 2019
term.
CARRIED
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R/2019-008
It was moved and seconded
That a subcommittee be formed consisting of Pascale Shaw, Carla Schiller, and Ryan Murphy
to organize and support the 2019 Food Garden Contest.
CARRIED
R/2019-009
It was moved and seconded
That a subcommittee be formed consisting of Lorraine Bates to organize and support the
2019 Golden Harvest.
CARRIED
5.3. Educational Event – Proposal Update
Al Kozak summarized the education event proposal “Let’s Get Farming”. Mr. Kozak advised
of the tentative commitment from Kent Mullinex and Kim Grout and outlined their potential
speaking points. There was discussion on panel members and it was suggested that a
speaker versed in farm trusts could provide interesting insights. Mr. Kozak reported on
possible venue locations. The price of event admission and sponsorship opportunities were
discussed.
R/2019-010
It was moved and seconded
That the proposal for an education event “Let’s Get Farming” in Spring 2019 be accepted
and a maximum of $500.00 be approved for use by the organizing committee in the
development of the event.
CARRIED
5.4. Prioritization of Agricultural Plan Action Items
The Chair reviewed the short list of agricultural plan action items. There was discussion on
items to include as part of the 2019 work plan. The item will be included on the next agenda
and members are to bring specific actions that fit under the four short list items. Members
will consider the items and develop a work plan for Council review.
6. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
6.1. Food Distribution
The subcommittee will be meeting to develop a community capacity workshop.
The Chair recently attended a Fraser Valley Farm Direct Marketing Association workshop
where the Manager of the Vancouver Farmers Market Direct gave a presentation on the
mobile food hub in Vancouver. An invitation will be extended to the Manger of the Vancouver
Farmers Market Direct to appear as a delegation.
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6.2. True North Fraser
The Chair reported on the identified next steps in the evaluation and analysis of the True
North Fraser brand.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
7.1. Metro Vancouver 2019 Agriculture Awareness Grants
The staff liaison reported Metro Vancouver is accepting applications from non-profit
organizations for the 2019 Agriculture Awareness grants and encouraged members to
promote the information.
8. QUESTION PERIOD - Nil
9. ROUNDTABLE
The Metro Vancouver Agricultural Advisory Committee has invited Maple Ridge to nominate a
representative to the committee. Council has requested that the Committee select from its
membership a member to participate on the Metro Vancouver AAC. The invitation will be
circulated to members and included as an item on the next meeting for discussion.
AgriService BC webinar “What To Do When Your Birds Are Sick” is scheduled for February 13,
2019 at 2:00 pm.
Members reported out on relevant local agricultural topics and activities.
10. ADJOURNMENT – 8:54 pm.
“Original signed by Bill Hardy”
Bill Hardy, Chair
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