REGIONAL DISTRICT OF MOUNT WADDINGTON
PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
July 21, 2015 at 12:00pm RDMW Office – 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill
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A. CALL TO ORDER Time:
B. ADOPTION OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED (or amended)
Motion required 1. 2.
C. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
2 1. That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on June 16, 2015 be adopted.
Motion required 1. 2.
D. DELEGATIONS
1. Jon Leugner, Telus – TM Mobile Inc. Re: Proposed Wireless Communications Tower in Woss (see Staff Report below).
E. CORRESPONDENCE
3 1. Cliff and Lorrene Laursen Re: Request for Extension to Development Variance Permit DVP-03-2010 – 6010 Mine Road, Hyde Creek (July 13, 2015)
Staff to provide verbal report.
Motion required 1. 2.
4 - 90 F. REPORTS
1. Staff Report: Proposed Wireless Communications Tower by Telus (TM Mobile Inc.) in Woss (July 14, 2015)
Motion required 1. 2.
G. NEW BUSINESS - None
H. NEXT MEETING DATE – August 18, 2015 if required
I. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to Adjourn 1. Time:
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF MOUNT WADDINGTON
MINUTES MINUTES of the Regional District of Mount Waddington Planning Committee Meeting held Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the Regional District Office, 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill. Present: Chair H. Soltau Directors: D. Rushton, A. Hory, D. Dugas, J. Allen, H. Bood, S. Ackland, P. Wainwright, M. Berry
Staff: G. Fletcher-Administrator
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 12:42 pm
Adoption of Agenda:
15-12 THAT the Planning Committee Agenda dated June 16, 2015 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Adoption of Minutes:
15-13 THAT the Planning Committee Minutes of April 16, 2015 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
Reports: 1. Cliff Point Subdivision SUB 2014-01
15-14 THAT it be recommended to the Regional Board that In accordance with section 944(2) of the Local Government Act, a reduction in the statutory minimum frontage requirement of section 944(1)(a) of that Act, for proposed lot 13, Fractional East ½ of Section 9, Township 18, Rupert District, from 62.6 metres to 55 metres is hereby approved. CARRIED
15-15 THAT it be recommended to the Regional Board that cash in lieu of parkland dedication in the amount of $30,000 be requested for the subdivision proposal (SUB-2014-01 – Cliffe Point Holdings, Quatsino Sound) pursuant to Section 941(1)(b) of the Local Government Act; AND FURTHER THAT the cash in lieu payment of $30,000 be deposited into the RDMW Parks and Recreation Reserve Fund for future parkland acquisition in strategic locations, CARRIED
2. Telus Tower Application, Woss
It was noted that the public consultation process for the application had been extended until July 8th and that there would be a recommendation to the Board at the July meeting.
G. Meeting Adjourned The meeting was adjourned at 1:02 p.m.
CERTIFIED CORRECT:
SECRETARY CHAIR
1 July 13, 2015 Cliff and Lorrene Laursen RR 2 Station Main Olds, AB T4H 1P3 [email protected] Regional Board Regional District of Mount Waddington Box 729 2044 McNeill Road Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0
RE: MARCH 2010 VARIANCE, 6010 MINE ROAD, PORT McNEILL
This letter is to request a three year extension for this variance which is due to expire in December 2015. Because of major health issues, we have been unable to start development on this property. Cliff had two emergency surgeries between 2012 and 2014 and faces four more surgeries to restore his health. As a result we have not yet been able to proceed with our plans to build a single family dwelling on this property.
Our intention remains the same as when we purchased this property: to build a single family dwelling and enjoy the community of Port McNeill with its many assets. We were able this spring to visit the property to pursue those plans to the best that Cliff’s health permits and our focus at this time is to get the utilities in place. In May we were at the property to work with BC Hydro to bring hydro in from Mine Road and set up a meter pole. We were pleased with the progress that was made during that visit. A site planner from BC Hydro surveyed the site and established the location of the poles that will be needed to facilitate the development. That encouraged us that we can continue to work on the utilities and then when Cliff`s health permits begin work on the home.
We have chosen a house plan that we believe will fit in well with the values and architecture of that community. We look forward to continuing discussions with RDMW on that at the appropriate time.
When Cliff`s surgeries are done we are very confident he will be able to work again on our dream of a home on our property. Our experiences in the Port McNeill area never fail to convince us that it is a community we would be fortunate to be part of.
Sincerely
Cliff and Lorrene Laursen
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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF MOUNT WADDINGTON
STAFF REPORT
DATE: July 14, 2015 FILE: 6650 / PROJ-06-2015
TO: Planning Committee
FROM: Jeff Long, Manager of Planning & Development Services
RE: Proposed Wireless Communications Tower by Telus in Woss (Block T, Section 21, Rupert District / 3009 Englewood Drive)
PURPOSE
To present the Planning Committee with information regarding the proposed wireless communications tower facility in Woss by Telus (TM Mobile Inc.), including process matters and consultation efforts with respect to same as required by Industry Canada, with a view to obtaining the Planning Committee’s recommendation to the Board with respect to this proposal.
REGULATORY AUTHORITY
Radio communications are regulated by the Federal Government in accordance with the Radiocommunication Act. Section 5 of this Act states that the Minister may, taking into account all matters the Minister considers relevant for ensuring the orderly development and efficient operation of radiocommunication in Canada, issue radio authorizations and approve each site on which radio apparatus, including antenna systems, may be located. Further, the Minister may approve the erection of all masts, towers and other antenna-supporting structures. Accordingly, proponents must follow the process requirements established by Industry Canada as outlined in its Client Procedures Circular (CPC-2-0-03) titled Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems. Provincial legislation such as the Local Government Act, as well as local government zoning bylaws, do not apply to facilities regulated under Federal jurisdiction. It is important to understand that Industry Canada, while requiring proponents to follow certain consultation protocols, makes the final decision on whether or not a tower facility can be constructed. The Regional District of Mount Waddington can only provide comments to Industry Canada and does not have the authority to stop or alter the construction of a tower facility.
BACKGROUND / PROPOSAL
Telus proposes to expand its wireless communications service in the North Island area and in this regard, proposes to install new telecommunications equipment on its property at 3009 Englewood Drive in Woss (see Location Map on page 8). This would involve replacing an existing 6 metre (19.7 foot) high tower on the property with a new 30 metre (98.4 foot) high triangular lattice tower, equipment trailer and propane powered emergency generator (see plans on pages 10 - 12 ).
The tower upgrade is intended to provide wireless coverage for the community of Woss which does not currently exist. In addition, areas along Provincial Highway No. 19 that do not currently have wireless coverage will also receive coverage with development of the new tower.
Detailed information related to the proposal is included in the correspondence from Telus dated July 13, 2015 (see pages 79 - 90). This information relates to the timeframe for completion of the project, a visual impact analysis with photos, and other information that will be presented to the Planning Committee at its July 21, 2015 meeting by Mr. Jon Leugner of Telus.
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PLANNING DOCUMENT REVIEW
Woss Official Community Plan (Bylaw No. 555)
The subject property is designated Residential in accordance with Schedule A-1 Land Use Map of the Woss OCP. Lands included within the Residential land use designation are intended to provide for the development of a variety of residential types. The Woss OCP does not contain any policies that relate directly to communications services or proposals of this nature, nor does it preclude them from being established.
Woss Community Land Use Bylaw No. 556, 1999
The subject property is included in the R-1 General Residential Zone which permits single detached and duplex dwellings and accessory uses.
Section 4.1 lists uses that are permitted in all zones and includes Public Utilities which is defined as:
“means the provision of water, gas, electrical, telephone and television services by a government body or agency or by a company regulated by the Utilities Commission Act or the Radio Communication Act of Canada, serving only the Woss community.”
In addition, section 4.3 limits the height of any structure to 10.7 metres (35.1 feet).
It is noted that due to the fact that these types of communications facilities are regulated by the Federal Government, that local government zoning bylaws do not apply to them.
BC Building Code
The proposed tower facility is exempt from the BC Building Code. It is noted however, that it is subject to the National Building Code of Canada.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
The RDMW conducted a community meeting regarding the proposal on June 17, 2015. The minutes of this public meeting are included on pages 13 through 16. Other public input received by the RDMW is attached on pages 17 through 29.
Proponents must follow Industry Canada’s default public consultation process where the local land use authority does not have an established and documented public consultation process applicable to antenna siting. On April 17, 2015, Telus initiated its consultation process with the RDMW and public. In this regard, a letter and background information was emailed to the RDMW. In addition, letters were mailed to the owners or occupiers of land within 90 metres (295 feet) of the base of the proposed tower. Notices were also published in the North Island Gazette Newspaper on April 23 and 30, 2015. Information related to this component of the public consultation process, including a summary of comments received by Telus from the public is attached on pages 30 - 55.
As part of its consultation efforts, Telus also conducted a community information meeting on July 8, 2015 at the Woss Community Hall. This meeting is a voluntary effort by Telus and is not mandated as part of the requirement of Industry Canada. Telus provided documentation supporting the information meeting component of its public engagement process which is attached on pages 56-90.
Regional District of Mount Waddington
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OPTIONS FOR DEALING WITH PROPOSAL:
Telus is requesting a resolution from the Board of the RDMW that indicates that Telus has satisfactorily completed consultation with the RDMW and the public, and that the RDMW concurs with the proposal to construct a wireless telecommunications facility in Woss as per the plans provided by Telus.
The RDMW has the following options with respect to this referral:
1. Pass a resolution supporting the proposal and instruct staff to forward this resolution to the applicant and Industry Canada; or,
2. Pass a resolution opposing the proposal, including reasons for the opposition, and instruct staff to forward this resolution to the applicant and Industry Canada; or
3. Defer consideration of a resolution on this proposal until Telus provides further information. It is noted that the 120 day consultation period expires on August 15, 2015.
The following is a sample resolution that the Planning Committee may wish to consider in making its recommendation to the Board of Directors:
WHEREAS TELUS proposes to erect a wireless telecommunication tower and accessory structures on the property legally described as Block T, Section 21, Rupert District and civically addressed as 3009 Englewood Drive in the community of Woss;
AND WHEREAS proponents of telecommunication towers are regulated by Industry Canada on behalf of the Government of Canada, and as part of the approval process to erect these towers, Industry Canada requires proponents to consult with the local land use authority and public as provided for in CPC-2-0-03;
AND WHEREAS TELUS advises it has consulted with the public by notifying all property owners and occupants within three (3) times the tower height and placed advertisements in the North Island Gazette and has provided thirty (30) days for written public comment;
AND WHEREAS TELUS advises it conducted a community information meeting in Woss on July 8, 2015.
AND WHEREAS TELUS advises it has responded to those members of the public that made written submissions as a result of the public consultation process;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The Manager of Panning & Development Services is hereby instructed to advise TELUS that:
a) TELUS has / has not satisfactorily completed its consultation with the Regional District of Mount Waddington;
b) The Regional District of Mount Waddington is / is not satisfied with TELUS’s public consultation process, and does / does not require any further consultation with the public; and
c) The Regional District of Mount Waddington concurs with TELUS’s proposal to construct a wireless telecommunications tower and accessory structures on the lands described above, provided they are constructed substantially in accordance with the plans submitted to it by TELUS.
Regional District of Mount Waddington
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Alternatively, paragraph c) could read c) The Regional District of Mount Waddington does not concur with TELUS’s proposal to construct a wireless telecommunications tower and accessory structures on the lands described above.
If the Planning Committee resolves that it does not concur with Telus’ proposal, staff recommends providing reasons for non-concurrence.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeff Long, BES, MCIP, RPP Manager of Planning & Development Services
Regional District of Mount Waddington
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SUBJECT PROPERY
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N 8 9 10 Regional District of Mount Waddington WOSS COMMUNITY MEETING REGARDING PROPOSED TELUS TOWER - PUBLIC MEETING RECORD -
June 17, 2015
ATTENDANCE: Board: D. Rushton (Chair) Staff: G. Fletcher, (Administrator), P. English, Economic Development Manager Public: 27
Called to Order: 6:45 pm
INTRODUCTION: The Chair introduced staff and explained that the purpose of the meeting was to provide information about the Regional District’s role in the process for considering the Telus application for a tower site in Woss. He noted that after panel presentations an opportunity would be provided for questions, such that all present would have an opportunity to express their opinions. The meeting record would then be made available to the Regional Board and to Telus to help them prepare for their open house on July 8th.
G. Fletcher reviewed the Regional District’s role in the application process as the local land use authority. He noted that the Telus application was following a process set by Industry Canada for communications towers. That process outlines proponents’ responsibilities for siting towers that are more than 15m tall; this includes providing the purpose of the proposal, the location, and assurance that regulatory requirements including local land use bylaws, public health & safety, engineering, environmental, aeronautical markings, etc. In addition, there are requirements for public notification and responses to questions raised during that process. He stated that in accordance with that process, as the local land use authority the Regional District had an opportunity to provide a letter of concurrence within 120 days of receipt of the application on April 17th. (This application was circulated.) Due to scheduling, it would be expected that the RD Board would provide a response at their July 21st meeting. To assist the Regional District Board with its decision, Telus will be providing copies of public submissions it receives. The petition signed by 99 people was acknowledged, and this meeting provides a further opportunity for the public to address any comments regarding the Regional District’s role or what questions could be addressed by Telus at their proposed open house. He noted that the proposed utility use is permitted in all zones and that as the proposed structure is covered in Part 1 of the BC Building Code, it has been interpreted that it is not regulated by the zoning bylaw with regards to height. In addition, the current application is all that is being considered at this time; due to the difficulty in obtaining land tenure, the Regional District could provide for no land for alternative locations within the vicinity of Woss.
Economic Development Manager P. English provided an overview of Regional District (RD) policies pertaining to telecommunications, including the policy to support the establishment of cell phone coverage throughout the region. He noted that the improvement of broadband internet and cellular coverage has been consistently cited as an economic driver for the economy. In a recent survey of youth for ‘Project Comeback”, this was identified as the top issue for retaining or attracting population. In the recent economic development sectoral strategy, the lack of up to date broadband/cellar coverage was also identified as a barrier for the expansion of all four major
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11 sectors of the North Island economy. He noted that the population of Woss has declined significantly over the last decade and that to turn this trend around it was essential to provide amenities, including cell phone coverage and improved broadband capacity. Without such amenities to attract new residents, it is likely that real estate values will fall.
Chair Rushton opened the floor to submissions.
PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS:
Paul Repstock (Schoen Cres.) – Is Telus bound by the wishes of the community? Don’t have broadband but noted that a lot of resistance in the community was as a result of people not wanting the proposed tower site in their backyard.
Lisa Browne, (Nimpkish Cres.) – Would like to better understand the cancer risk associated with the proposed tower. Doesn’t want the tower in her backyard.
Karl Sinclair (Tsitika Cres.) - If they don’t locate the tower at the proposed site, where will they put it and will they put it anywhere at all? Questioned how many people would have signed the petition if they realized they may not even get the service if it is not provided from the proposed site.
Jack Wilson (Cougar Cres.)– The problem is where they are proposing to put the tower. They must have other options. Asked if siting on Namgis land was an option.
Karl Sinclair – The BC Hydro substation could be a possible option if it could be done without interference.
Lee Cyr (Schoen Cres.)– Understands that Telus has a property on TV Mountain that already has power and could have a full view of town as well as more of the highway.
Denis Williams, Cain Dr. – How many options do they have? Noted that the proposal is listed as ‘Option 2” so there must have been an ‘Option 1’. Would like to look at the bigger picture to maximize coverage along the highway, noting an accident there yesterday. Would like to see the coverage expanded along the entire length of the highway. Suggested that a ‘hotspot’ be created at every manhole and asked if this was possible. Wanted to know the role of the Regional District in supporting this service and also whether the MLA was involved.
The RD noted that they had only received the current (‘option 2’) proposal and had not been privy to any other proposals that Telus may have had been considering. It was noted that the RRD had been involved in lobbying for the improved broadband services for many years and now that the fibre optic link has been completed to provide sufficient bandwidth, the RD will continue to lobby for improved cellular and broadband services to its communities. It was noted that MLA Clare Trevena has been well informed and supportive in lobbying for these services.
Suzy Harmison (Elk Drive) - Supports the proposal because they have to start somewhere. Why would they look for another lot when they already have one? Just want the service.
Ula Lutz (Nimpkish Cres.)– Would like to know what the future plans are to expand the service.
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12 Michelle Soderman (Schoen Cres.)– Would like to see the visual impact drawings if they are available.
Lisa Browne – Worried about the risk of having the tower in town as a temptation for youth to climb it and the resulting fall hazard. Would the RD provide compensation for any decrease in property values resulting from the tower?
RD: No.
Ula Lutz - Noted that it is sometimes hard to get service on the landline service. Cell phones can act as backup to land lines
Arlyne Humphry (Cougar Cres.) - Noted that they had to wait 6 months before their land line was repaired.
Chris Bowden-Green (Pinder Avenue) – If Telus does not put the tower in, will they repair the landline infrastructure? Claimed that the land lines were rotten and need replacement. Circulated a map he brought showing an alternative site on “Shop Spur”. He noted that if everybody got together and they had the will, the Provincial Government could easily designate the land for this use.
Patricia Lewis – The Provincial Government, in league with the Federal Government and has told Telus to do this. Where do the citizens of Woss fit in? The price [negative side effects on health and land values] may be too great for residents.
The RD noted that other service providers can also put in proposals and may access similar funding programs to provide services to rural communities.
Penny Repstock (Schoen Cres.)– Concerned about the health risks from the proposed location, noting that there could be repercussions from long term exposure for nearby residents. Good idea to have cell phone service but doesn’t like the location, noting that the health impacts will extend beyond the 90 m referral area that was used. Would like to see an alternative location.
Patricia Lewis- Just because you own a piece of property doesn’t provide you with a right to harm your neighbors.
Cathy Miller – Concerned that if there is too much arguing, the proposed service will go away.
Len Paranych (Vernon Dr.)– Not against a tower so long as it’s not in my view. There is an increased risk of cancer within 500m of a tower. Will impact sight lines. Want technology as much as the next person but why not put the tower on TV Mountain?
Ula Lutz - It’s hard to find trustworthy data concerning what the health risks actually are. Would like links to reputable studies, as approved by Health Canada or other trusted sources.
Michele Soderman- The proposed open house will not give us a general feedback. If the tower is higher we will get better coverage.
Bill Tatton (Klaklakama Ave.)- Noted that there is no service at Sayward because people didn’t want a tower. If there was a health risk there would not be thousands of towers located in cities everywhere. Everyone he has talked to who signed the petition didn’t understand what they signed. June 17, 2015 Regional District of Mt. Waddington Woss Public Meeting Record page 3 of 4
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Jack Wilson – Is cell service being provided because [Telus] is discontinuing its pager service?
Ula Lutz - Noted that cell service is becoming important for educators with VIU now offering Forestry courses that require cell service.
Michelle Soderman – Telus did road damage when the installed the fibre optic cable on Highway 19. Will they be repairing it? Perhaps we could leverage them to provide more highway hotspots in lieu of these damages?
Chris Bowden-Green – Was the Kokish Power project substation etc on Crown land, and if so how did they get it?
RD noted that the powerhouse and substation were subdivided from private land.
Arlyne Humphry – Concerned about the negative health impact from passive 24/7 radiation and noted that there had not been before/after studies done despite the fact that modern society has a large focus on acquiring more technology such as wireless devices.
Len Paranych – Noted that the closer you are to a tower, the more impact you will get.
The Chair adjourned the public meeting at 8:10 pm.
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Jon Leugner Real Estate and Government Affairs TELUS | Wireless Network – BC 2-3500 Gilmore Way Burnaby, BC V5G 4W7 Mobile: 604-828-7859
July 9, 2015
Greg Fletcher Administrator Regional District of Mount Waddington Box 729 – 2044 McNeill Road Port McNeill, B.C. V0N 2R0
BY EMAIL
Dear Mr. Fletcher,
Subject: Proposed TELUS Radiocommunications Facility (30m triangular lattice tower) Coordinates: N 50° 12' 41.7594", W 126° 35' 45.747" Legal Description of Site: BLOCK T SECTION 21 RUPERT DISTRICT TELUS FILE: BC2430 - Woss
I am writing with respect to a proposed telecommunications facility that TELUS is proposing in the Regional District of Mount Waddington. The TELUS site ID for this proposed tower is BC2430 – Woss.
This cell site is being proposed as part of the Connecting British Columbia Agreement (CBCA) which was signed in 2011 between the BC Government and TELUS to extend high speed broadband internet connectivity to 97 percent of the population in BC and expand high-speed wireless service to over 1,700 km of primary and secondary highways throughout the province. This new wireless service will help increase safety of travel along remote and hazardous sections of highways. This expansion effort is also expected to provide cellular service to numerous BC communities along these highway corridors. The CBCA is nearing its end and completion where this site is being proposed as one of the final candidates to be incorporated into the partnership. Should it be considered, we are proposing the construction of a new radiocommunication installation in the hamlet of Woss, within the Regional District of Mount Waddington.
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We are hoping to construct a 30m triangular lattice tower located on Englewood Drive on the property west of the EV Charging Station, approximately 510m from highway 19 and at the above noted coordinates. The tower is expected to provide community coverage to Woss and coverage along Highway 19.
As per the Industry Canada’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Client Procedures Circular, we are seeking Land Use Concurrence through a resolution from the Board of Directors of the Regional District of Mount Waddington. I’ve attached the drawings for your reference:
1. the list of owners/occupants within 3 times the height of the tower and all those properties/occupants who were mailed notification packages of the proposed tower in beyond 3 times the height of the tower; 2. an affidavit confirming those notifications were sent; 3. a map showing the direct notification radius; 4. tear sheets of the advertisements placed in the North Island Gazette, notifying the public of the proposed telecommunications facility; and 5. a summary of responses during the Industry Canada defined public consultation period.
Additionally attached is a draft resolution that addresses Industry Canada requirements when a land-use authority concurs with a proposal to construct a wireless telecommunications facility. Please feel free to use this draft resolution.
Should you have any further questions or inquiries, feel free to email or give me a call (778-828- 7859).
Kindly,
Jon Leugner Real Estate and Government Affairs
Cc: Jeff Stanhope, Industry Canada
29 List of Owners Receiving Notification Packages
Three Times the Height of the Tower: PID OWNERSHIP_CLASS Land Lord Name Address 024-600-407 PRIVATE STEPHEN JAMES MCNALLY, RETAIL MANAGER 4002 SCHOEN CRESCENT, WOSS, BRITISH COLUMBIA V0N 3P0 024-599-212 PRIVATE PATRICIA ANNE ROONEY, CLERK BOX 5092, WOSS BC, V0N 3P0 024-599-077 PRIVATE RAYMOND HENRY LUTZ, FALLER, ULRIKE META LUTZ, TEACHER PO BOX 4127, WOSS BC, V0N 3P0 024-600-431 PRIVATE EARL DOUGLAS EINARSON, LOGGER, BRENDA DENISE EINARSON, HATCH WATCH 2305 HAMM ROAD, CAMPBELL RIVER, BC, V9J 1B4 024-600-032 PRIVATE ARLYNE CHARISE HUMPHREY, SCALER/GRADER PO BOX 5130, WOSS BC, V0N 3P0 024-714-780 PRIVATE TCI - TELUS PROPERTY 024-600-393 PRIVATE SAMUEL DENNIS MILLER, LOGGER PO BOX 271, CUMBERLAND BC, V0R 1S0 024-599-191 PRIVATE DAVID SIDNEY HADLEY, FORESTRY WORKER, PO BOX 5157, V0N 3P0 VALERIE EILEEN ANN HADLEY, HOMEMAKER, 719 GENTRY ROAD, SAYWARD, BC, V0P 1R0 024-599-204 PRIVATE RAYMOND HENRY LUTZ, FALLER, ULRIKE META LUTZ, TEACHER 4064 NIMPKISH CRESCENT, WOSS BC, V9N 3P0 024-599-221 PRIVATE TROY MALCOLM BROWNE, HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC BOX 5207, WOSS BC, V0N 3P0 024-600-385 PRIVATE SHELLEY MAE MACEACHERN, HOMEMAKER JEFFERY LAWRENCE SEXTON, HOOKTENDER PO BOX 5166, WOSS BC, V0N 3P0 024-600-423 PRIVATE LISA MARIE WEGE, SALES REPRESENTATIVE 4004 SCHOEN CRESCENT, BOX 5168, WOSS BC, V0N 3P0 024-600-415 PRIVATE PAUL ERIC REPSTOCK, RETIRED PENELOPE MURIEL REPSTOCK, RETIRED PO BOX 5032, 4003 SCHOEN CRESCENT, WOSS BC, V0N 3P0 024-599-085 PRIVATE ANDREW ROBERT NEIL COOK, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR PO BOX 1116, PORT HARDY, BC V0N 2P0 024-531-171 PRIVATE YOON SUNG ENTERPRISES LTD., INC. NO. 638335 3000 ENGLEWOOD DRIVE, PO BOX 5160, WOOS, BC V0N 3P0 N/A PUBLIC THE CROWN IN RIGHT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, LANDS AND PARKS PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS, VICTORIA, BC, V8V 1X4 Added 024-599-093 PRIVATE DANIEL WILLIAM HADLEY, LOGGER 4066 NIMPKISH CRESCENT, WOSS BC, V0N 3P0 024-600-539 PRIVATE JAMES ARTHUR STEWART, SEMI-RETIRED, 127 MANNING STREET NANAIMO BC, V9T 3T6 FRASER GLENN CARMICHAEL, REALTOR BOX 189 CASSIDY BC, V0R 1H0 024-600-024 PRIVATE ARLYNE CHARISE HUMPHREY, SCALER P.O. BOX 1672 PORT MCNEILL, BC VON 2RO
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Visit save.ca/cashback to Learn More Visit save.ca/cashback to Learn More Staff Sgt. Gord ending March 31. “Const. Rob Brennan Brownridge. RCMP investigated Visit save.ca/cashback to Learn More Brownridge appeared One of the areas that continues to identify RCMP also met with four impaired driving before council April 14 saw an increase was and work with as many the Crown Prosecutor, cases and seven others sexual assaults which community partners as mental health and First that resulted in suspen- went from two to four. possible to move this Nations representatives sions ranging from 24 Causing a disturbance initiative forward and to discuss options for hours to seven days. PUBLIC NOTICE also went from 22 to place the emphasis on the future and ways to RCMP also conduct- PROPOSED TELUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY 28. Alcohol abuse and treatment as opposed build on their success. ed 34 street checks in 30 METRE TRIANGULAR LATTICE TOWER STRUCTURE intoxication in public to incarceration,” he Traffic is another an effort to disrupt the local drug trade. As a PROPOSED STRUCTURE: As part of the public consultation result, cocaine traffick- ing/possession went process required by Industry Canada, TELUS is inviting the The North Island Gazette staff from two to one, and public to comment on a proposed telecommunications will be participating in the marijuana trafficking/ facility consisting of a 30-metre triangular lattice tower and possession went from ancillary radio equipment within the Village of Woss. nine to four. Telus There were 10 motor LOCATION: Within the Regional District of Mount vehicle accidents with Waddington off Englewood3x8 Drive in the Village of Woss and three involving injuries legally described as BLOCK T SECTION 21 RUPERT DISTRICT. and seven resulting in process House over $1,000 in dam- ages. COORDINATES: N 50° 12’ 41.7594”, W 126° 35’ 45.747” Const. Chris Bezaire 20-minute is continuing to devel- ANY PERSON may comment by close of business day on op a restorative jus- June 2nd, 2015 with respect to this matter. tice program for Port makeover Hardy. TELUS CONTACT: Further information can be obtained by Restorative justice, contacting: explained Brownridge, Jon Leugner cleanup brings parties together with the thought that TELUS - Real Estate and Government Affairs at 2 p.m. on April 24 “breaking bread” is 2-3500 Gilmore Way, Burnaby, BC V5G4W7 3x7 part of the healing pro- Email: [email protected] Please join us! cess. Const. Bezaire “iden- Free Gloves processand bags will be supplied. tifies files that are good candidates for it. If you can’t make it to join us, step outside “There aren’t many and spend 20 minutes cleaning up litter that do fit, but we’re trying to pick out the around your business, church or school ones that do and make property! it work.” Other noteworthy See the difference 20 minutes can make statistics: prisoners when we work together in the held dropped from 176 to 163; theft spirit of Earth Day! from motor vehicle went from 13 to two NORTH ISLAND (although Brownridge said this could reflect a person on a spree); GAZETTE assaults went from 20 to 16. 7305 Market Street » 250-949-6225 49 2 www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, April 30, 2015 Telus presents update By Kathy The migration of 889 firmed, Telus is hoping O’Reilly-Taylor customers in the District to install a small cell site Editor of Port Hardy is sched- in Woss in 2016 with a Telus Vancouver uled to start May 25. ballpark price tag of $1 2 x 5 Island General Manager Completion of the million. Ray Lawson was in the work in Port Hardy As for Hyde Creek, area last week updat- was delayed due to Alert Bay and other ing local officials at some challenges with areas, Telus said any In partnership with the Regional District the complex build upgrades in Hyde Creek Save.ca of Mount Waddington along the way, includ- and Alert Bay would be In partnership with board meeting and busi- ing some damage to the very capital-intensive, In partnership with ness people on internet existing fibre between and while they continue In partnership with SAVEprocess upgrades. Port Hardy and Port to review their plans for ANYWHERE. 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BrowsefavouriteGet brand’s& ShopCash 2. receiptBack Upload and in Receiptsubmit 3 Easy it 3. theGetSteps money Cash you Back! save will cess of migrating 760 Customers in Port economic sense.” offers,1.Browse Browse and the purchase mobile & Shop app 2.Take Uploadthrough a photo the Receipt of app your 3.Oncebe Get transferredyou Cash reach justBack! into $5, your Lawson addresses the Regional District of themforBrowse your at anyfavouritethe mobilestore brand’s app Takereceipt a photoand submit of your it theOnce money youPayPal reachyou save wallet just will $5, customers onto the Hardy are expected to Town of Port McNeill offers, and purchase through the app be transferred into your Mount Waddington board meeting April 21. 1. Browsefor your favourite & Shop brand’s 2. receiptUpload and submitReceipt it the3. money Get Cashyou save Back! will them at any store PayPal wallet Browseoffers, the and mobile purchase app Takethrough a photo the ofapp your beOnce transferred you reach into your just $5, new system in the Port benefit from the new Mayor Shirley Ackland for yourthem favourite at any brand’s store receipt and submit it the PayPalmoney wallet you save will offers, and purchase through the app be transferred into your McNeill area. infrastructure starting said she is concerned munities is going to companies. them at any store PayPal wallet As of May 2, residents June 16. “Everybody about connectivity for require some work with “I don’t see Shaw at Visit save.ca/cashback to Learn More and businesses in Port should start to see a big hospitals and felt access the province and other the table. I don’t see Visit save.ca/cashback to Learn More McNeill will be able to change here,” Lawson to internet and cell partners. Rogers at the table. I Visit save.ca/cashback to Learn More benefit from the build said. phone service along “These upgrades are don’t see Bell at the Visit save.ca/cashback to Learn More and Telus services. Telus has also man- Highway 19 is not about very expensive, and part table,” he said. aged to upgrade service economics. of our review process The foundation is now to the Village of Port “It’s about the right is to see how we can in place for future devel- Alice from 10mbps to thing to do for the benefit the largest num- opments. PUBLIC NOTICE 30mbps, Lawson said, a people that live here,” ber of people through “The area wins. If you 200 per cent increase in Ackland said. our investments,” said go town by town, some PROPOSED TELUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY capacity. “These are remote Lawson, adding it is towns don’t get any- 30 METRE TRIANGULAR LATTICE TOWER STRUCTURE The next jump for communities and they something that could thing right now, in other Port Alice would be a need to have access,” be done through part- ones we’ve made a giant PROPOSED STRUCTURE: As part of the public consultation radio upgrade at a cost she said. nerships involving pro- leap forward. You’re process required by Industry Canada, TELUS is inviting the of $1.2 million. Lawson said internet vincial and municipal 146 kilometres ahead of public to comment on a proposed telecommunications While it is not con- access in these com- governments and other where you were.” facility consisting of a 30-metre triangular lattice tower and ancillary radio equipmentTelus within the Village of Woss. B&E suspect caught in the act On April 4 at 12:22 a.m., Port incident. All stolen property was assault, after he punched a male LOCATION: Within the Regional3x8 District of Mount Hardy RCMP was dispatched to recovered and returned to the in the face causing minor inju- Waddington off Englewood Drive in the Village of Woss and a break and enter in progress at store owner. ries. Phillips was held in police legally described as BLOCKprocess T SECTION 21 RUPERT DISTRICT. a business located in the 8900 Kyle Phillips, a resident of the custody and appeared in court block of Granville Street. North Island, was charged with on April 22, as he was breaching COORDINATES: N 50° 12’ 41.7594”, W 126° 35’ 45.747” Within moments RCMP break, enter and theft. He was conditions of his release stem- arrived on scene to find a front released from police custody ming from the April 4 incident. window smashed and items scat- and scheduled to appear in court Phillips is detained in custody ANY PERSON may comment by close of business day on tered in the parking lot. Police at a later date in May. until his next appearance on June 2nd, 2015 with respect to this matter. located an intoxicated male On April 21, Phillips was again May 12 where all charges will inside who was arrested without arrested, this time charged with be addressed. TELUS CONTACT: Further information can be obtained by contacting: Jon Leugner Neucel asks for tax relief TELUS - Real Estate and Government Affairs Continued from page 1 a strategy for the area. meet. 2-3500 Gilmore Way, Burnaby, BC V5G4W7 Cheng said the price for “We want to reinforce our Fulida Group Holdings Email: [email protected] their specialty product has shareholder’s commitment Ltd., founded in 1988, is a actually gone up in the last to Neucel and the Village of textile manufacturer that con- few weeks and seems to be Port Alice. There has been trols nine major companies holding. almost 100 years of coopera- including textile, printing and “Hopefully things have kind tion between the mill and the dyeing, thermal electricity, of levelled off.” townsite,” said Cheng. viscose fibre, chemical, for- Cheng said the company Allen told Cheng the vil- eign trade and real estate, etc. will be announcing a large lage would like to strike a Neucel produces hemlock- project at the Port Alice site select committee comprised based high-purity chemical in the next few weeks. In of council and Neucel repre- cellulose that is used in a addition to its taxes, Neucel sentatives to discuss five-year wide range of manufacturing hopes to reduce its energy and planning issues. processes including rayon fil- labour costs in the 100-year- The motion was approved. ament for garments, pharma- old mill, which is “difficult Between the letter and ceuticals, consumer products, when you’re in a downturn”. the presentation, “I am left film, food thickeners, LCD Another issue they are fac- scratching my head,” said screens and other products. ing is fibre availability on the Allen, adding she is hopeful Essentially the Port Alice North Island. Neucel is cur- that what exactly the com- mill supplies Fulida with the rently in discussions with the pany is asking for will be material it needs for its opera- provincial government about clearer when the two parties tions. 50 Public Response Tracking Spreadsheet - Public Consultation Period Effective: April 30th to June 2nd Summary of Responses Received: Telus Site ID: BC2430 Support: 6 TELUS Real Estate Analyst: Jon Leugner Last day for Public Comment: Information On 1 Regional District: Mount Waddington June-02-15 Opposed/Conc 1 Completion Date for IC Default: (21 days after last date TELUS repsonded to comments Conditioned Su 10 Industry Canada Contact: Jeff Stanhope [email protected] received within public commenting period) Civic Address: N/A June-25-15 Total responses: 18 Legal/Coords: BLOCK T SECTION 21 RUPERT DISTRICT - 50.2116, -126.596041 Tower Height: 30 Metres Consultation/Commenting Period: April 30 to June 2nd Name Contact Information Dates of Date of Date of Response Comments / Questions / Concerns Email File ID with Classification Inquiries Acknowledgement (60-day deadline) Responses - Supportive, thought the tower was in the most logical placement however the tower will definitely impede with the view for resident of the trailer court. Box 5130 - Looking for additional information with regard to construction timeframes and availability Arlyne Humphrey Woss, BC V0N 3P0 April-23-15 April-24-15 April-24-15 of fibre-optic services. rethinkorganics@ 1 Support BOX 5266 WOSS BC V0N3P0 -Looking for more information regarding the purpose and whether there will be cell phone 250-281-2295 April 24, 2015 April 27, 2015 April 27, 2015 connection and internet Dennis Williams Cell 780-984-2315 April 27, 2015 April 27, 2015 April 27, 2015 -Asked to confirm coverage to his home and timing of potential build dawven892@gma 2 Information Only PO Box 5190 -Looking for information on Fibre Optice availability, but was supportive of the location and Jwa Jin Kim Woss BC, V0N 3P0 April-27-15 May-04-15 May-04-15 appearance/design Not provided 3 Support -called Jon Leugner from TELUS directly, where we discussed the proposed tower and process for public consultation. She had concerns over the location, health effects, and 4069 Nimpkish Crescent property values but ultimately during the conversation she would like to see the tower Jocelyn McKaughan Woss, BC April-29-15 April-29-15 April-30-15 moved to a new location josswoss@wossca 4 Conditioned Support -opposed to the location choice of the tower 2nd written comments: -Health Conerns -feels tower will ruin views and will lower property values -Feels that even though we have a fence around the tower, children will climb the tower and thinks that will be a safety risk. Thinks that if TELUS installs cameras to monitor tower Box 5233, 4005 Schoen Cres April 29, 2015 April 29, 2015 April 30, 2015 will be a invasion of their privacy. Desire Von Biela Woss, BC V0N 3P0 May 22, 2015 May 25, 2015 May 25, 2015 -Feels that tower should be on "TV Mountain" dvonbiela@hotm 5 Conditioned Support
-What are the health risks living near a tower? -Hopes location of tower can be moved and that public constulation is not just a formailty Box 5207 -Concern with regard to construction on Highway for fibre optic intstallation and lack of Troy Browne Woss, BC V0N 3P0 April-30-15 May-04-15 May-04-15 that service to Woss Not provided 6 Conditioned Support -Not against wireless services, but feels towers location will impede his views of the 4092 Vernon wilderness. Requested any other location other than within the hamlet itself. Suggested a PO Box 5052 Woss, BC location closer to the highway Len Paranych V0N 3P0 May 5, 2015 May-05-15 May-05-15 -Concern over health and well being if residing close to a tower. Not provided 7 Conditioned Support
-Concerned above the location of the tower and suggested to locate it across the highway out of the hamlet. -Feels that there should be a satellite which would fullfill cell phone coverage for the area. Box 5225 Feels that the tower isn't efficient. Larry and Lynne Thoren Woss, BC V0N 3P0 May-08-15 May-08-15 May-08-15 -Not currently a cell phone user but would consider if 'better service and location [is] found' Not provided 8 Conditioned Support -concerned about the health effects of living in proximity to the tower -feels the tower will adversely affect property values of those living in proximity to the tower. 4003 Schoen Crescent -Not opposed to the design and construction of a tower, but only if it is in a different Penny and Paul Repstock Box 5032, Woss, BC V0N 3P0 May-08-15 May-08-15 May-08-15 location away from residential areas and along the highway. Not provided 9 Conditioned Support Box 5127 -Supportive of the facility, its design and location, however if he had a preference it would Clint Lutz Woss, BC V0N 3P0 May-06-15 May-08-15 May-08-15 be situated closer to the highway, but is fine either way Not provided 10 Support Ray and Ulla Lutz Woss, BC V0N 3P0 May-06-15 May-08-15 May-08-15 -Supportive of the facility, its design and location, cannot wait for service Not provided 11 Support PO Box 1562 Karen Dresser Woss, BC V0N 3P0 May-04-15 May-11-15 May-11-15 -only concerned about about the location. Feels the location should be at the "WFP office" Not provided 12 Conditioned Support
51 Name Contact Information Dates of Date of Date of Response Comments / Questions / Concerns Email File ID with Classification Inquiries Acknowledgement (60-day deadline) Responses
-Advised TELUS that the proposed location is within 'Namgis Territory, where they hold unextinguished Aboriginal Title and Rights. -Requested that formal, direct and 'appriate consultation with 'Namgis be sought before Telus proceeds any further with plans to develop faciliteis within the Nation's Territory. 2nd message: Rachel was looking for coverage predictions and confirmation that the tower would provide cell coverage to the area. This was confirmed and a prediction map was sent to her. 3rd message: the 'Namgis provided information regarding a Crown land lease they have in place to a parcel to the north east of the proposed site. Their conceptual plans involved a 49 Atli Street May 11, 2015 May 22, 2015 May 22, 2015 cultural centre and had concerns over the proposed tower's effect on the aesethics and Rachel Dalton representative PO Box 210 Alert Bay, BC May 27, 2015 May 27, 2015 May 27, 2015 tone of their concept plans. Additionally they raised concerns over IC's consultation racheld@namgis of the 'Namgis First Nation V0N 1A0 ( p June 3, 2015 June 15, 2015 June 15, 2015 process in light the Supreme Court of Canada's ruling on Aboriginal Title. .bc.ca 13 Opposed/Concerns Cres) -Felt that the plans were fine other than the location of the tower. Felt that it is too close to Amanda Hadley Woss, BC V0N 3P0 May-22-15 May-25-15 May-25-15 her home and would prefer it far from her house. Not provided 14 Conditioned Support -RCMP detachment Stg. provided a letter in support of the proposed tower. They feel that 2700 Haddington Cres. police service in the area would benefit from the service and increase public safety. He felt PO Box 730 that the service would speed up response times and feels that it would greatly impact the Stg. Craig Blanchard, RCMP Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 May-26-15 May-26-15 May-26-15 community and surrounding area in a positive way craig.blanchard@ 15 Supportive -Provided a lengthy letter with respect the current proposal. He is not opposed to the service being established just feels that the location should be atop Woss Mountain. He noted there is a petition being circulated in Woss to have the proposal modified to move the tower across the Highway, however he does not support that petition. He feels that Woss Mountain would be cheaper to build and provide for a more effective coverage North Island Communications objective. He made comments with respect to upgrading exisiting equipment on the tower Inc. located on Woss Mountain not associated with cell coverage. He feels that putting the Dave Emery, North Island 1690 Island Hiway tower on woss mountain would eliminate Health and Saftey issues and would not effect Communications Campbell River, BC, v9w 2e5 May-28-15 May-29-15 May-29-15 property values. dave.emery@nico 16 Conditioned Support 4092 Vernon -a petition signed by residents was provided, having concerns over the proposed location, Len Paranych as organizer for PO Box 5052 Woss, BC the effects on real estate values, and health concerns. The request of the petition was to a petition V0N 3P0 May-28-15 June 4th, 2015 June-04-15 move the tower north of the highway on Crown Land. Not provided 17 Conditioned Support June 4, 2015 Larry Samson 600 Comox Road (received in the -the board of North Island 911 Corporation adopted a motion at their May 8, 2015 meeting North Island 9-1-1 Courtenay, BC mail on June stating: "The NI 9-1-1 Corporation send a letter of support proposing a cell tower site in the Corporation V9N 3P6 23, 2015) June 23rd, 2015 June 23rd, 2015 Regional district of Mount Waddington, specifically Woss area" Not provided 18 Support
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Sample Resolution
Resolution
Whereas TM Mobile Inc. (“TELUS”) proposes to erect a wireless telecommunication tower and accessory structure on certain lands more particularly described as BLOCK T SECTION 21 RUPERT DISTRICT and located within the hamlet of Woss, B.C.
AND WHEREAS proponents of telecommunication towers are regulated by Industry Canada on behalf of the Government of Canada as part of their approval, Industry Canada requires proponents to consult with land use authorities as provided for in CPC-2-0-03;
AND WHERAS TELUS has consulted with the Regional District of Mount Waddington (“RDMW”) and the District has no objection to the proposed telecommunications tower;
AND WHEREAS TELUS has consulted with the public by notifying all property owners and occupants within a radius of three-times the height of the tower and has provided thirty (30) plus five (5) days for written public comment;
AND WHEREAS there are no outstanding land use issues identified by the consultation;
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED THAT:
1. RDMW Staff be instructed to advise TM Mobile Inc. and Industry Canada that: a. TELUS has satisfactorily completed its consultation with the Regional District of Mount Waddington; b. The Regional District of Mount Waddington is satisfied with TELUS’ public consultation process; and c. The Regional District of Mount Waddington concurs with TELUS’ proposal to construct a wireless telecommunications facility provide it is constructed substantially in accordance with the plans submitted to in and described as BLOCK T SECTION 21 RUPERT DISTRICT.
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July 13, 2015 VIA E-mail Jeff Long, Manager of Planning Regional District of Mount Waddington Box 729 – 2044 McNeill Road Port McNeill, B.C. V0N 2R0
Dear Mr. Long,
Subject: Proposed TELUS Radiocommunications Facility (30m triangular lattice tower) Coordinates: N 50° 12' 41.7594", W 126° 35' 45.747" Legal Description: BLOCK T SECTION 21 RUPERT DISTRICT TELUS FILE: BC2430 – Woss
Please be advised that TELUS has completed the public consultation process and is respectfully requesting from the member of the board of the Regional District of Mount Waddington, concurrence in the form of a letter or resolution. Enclosed please find evidence of the following efforts regarding this public notification process:
Between June 29th and July 7th, 2015, TELUS reached out to various participants and residents notifying them of the information meeting and placed notices of the proposed tower project and invitation to Information Meeting in the in North Island Gazette on June 25 and July 2. Please note the newspaper typographical error, where it reads Thursday July 3rd, however the newspaper and ad ran on Thursday July 2nd. Please see Appendix 1: Tear Sheets.
On Wednesday, July 10, 2015, TELUS hosted a community information meeting from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Woss Community Hall located at 4502 McRae Drive, Woss, BC. The meeting was attended by a total of 26 individuals, one individual did not sign in. Please see Appendix 2: Meeting Sign in Sheets.
A total of 13 resident provided comments during the Information Meeting. Of the comments received 10 were in support, 2 were opposed and 1 was neutral in opinion regarding the proposed tower. Please see Appendix 3: Comment Sheets.
Storyboards and information shared during the open house can be found in Appendix 4: Storyboards.
Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 604-828-7859 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Jon Leugner TM Mobile Inc. (TELUS) – Real Estate and Government Affairs
TM Mobile Inc. (TELUS) | 2 – 3500 Gilmore Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4W7 Telephone: 604.828.7859 | Website: www.telus.com
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55 Thursday, June 25, 2015 www.northislandgazette.com 17 Event funds marine research
By Hannah Griffin help of volunteers. Reporter “We’re completely mind-blown by the support Telegraph Cove’s Seahorse Cafe played host to largely from companies up here that depend on a June 14 event raising money to further marine the ocean as well,” says Jackie Hildering, hump- research and education. The Marine Research back whale researcher and education director and Education Society Love Your Ocean event for MERS. took place in the sunshine from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The afternoon also saw an “Educating Adults” and included a photo booth with ocean-themed puppet show intended to dispel misconceptions costumes, a make your own humpback tail mag- about certain species and teach people about the net station, a raffle, an auction, and a barbecue. importance of conservation. A highlight of the auction was the chance to Christie McMillan, president of MERS and win a fishing and whale watching trip with NHL the director of humpback whale research for star and local Willie Mitchell. the society, says the main goal of the event is The Marine Research and Education Society to raise money to put directly into research and (MERS) is a non-profit organization that pro- education. motes conservation and understanding of marine A similar event was run two years ago and life through research, education and wildlife was very successful, and when the chance to response. repeat came up this year, the MERS team seized They have a total of six directors with diverse the opportunity and began planning through the backgrounds,Who and they alsois function Robert with the winter. Scott? Hannah Griffin Photo Anyone who has lived When Scott in Port Hardy in the last became a Kalem Thomas, 4, of Port McNeill, plays with a new shark friend 50 years will be familiar member of the during the Marine Education and Research Society Love Your Ocean with the name Robert School Board, event June 14 at the Seahorse Café in Telegraph Cove. Scott. It is prominently there were two displayed on the for- separate Boards PUBLIC NOTICE mer elementary school for the Quatsino TELUS IS INVITING THE PUBLIC TO ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION building anchoring one and Alert Bay AND OPEN HOUSE FOR A PROPOSED TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY end of Market Street in school districts. IN WOSS downtown Port Hardy. A Look Back He played an Most people who pass important role INFORMATION SESSION AND OPEN HOUSE DETAILS with Brenda PLACE: this building have no McCorquodale in amalgamat- Woss Community Hall, 4502 McRae Drive, Woss, BC idea who Robert Scott ing the Boards DATE: WednesdayCypress July land8, 2015 services was, or his significance and reducing TIME: 5:30pm – 7:30pm to the North Island. duplication. Woss telus tower Robert Modal Scott was born in England around Scott took it PROPOSED STRUCTURE: TELUS3x8.5 has proposed a telecommunications 1905. He dropped out of school at 15 years of age upon himself facility consisting of a 30-metre triangular lattice tower and ancillary ra- to start working. to lobby the dio equipment within the hamlet of Woss. In 1927 he emigrated to Canada, and for the BC government first couple of years here he worked in general for more fund- SITE LOCATION: Within the Regionalprocess District of Mount Waddington off stores on the Prairies. ing for North Island schools. When Education Englewood Drive in the hamlet of Woss and legally described as BLOCK Then in 1937 he moved to the coast, and Minister Bill Straith was travelling through Port T SECTION 21 RUPERT DISTRICT. worked in a store in Quaskethi Cove, on Quadra Hardy on his way to Prince Rupert, Scott took Island, for BC Packers. Here he met his wife him on a tour of Port Hardy’s small two-room COORDINATES: N 50° 12' 41.7594", W 126° 35' 45.747" Eileen. Eileen was born in New Westminster, but schoolhouse to show him the need for better grew up in Ocean Falls until her family moved to facilities. The result was that the Board secured TELUS CONTACT: Further information about the open house and the Cove. During this period Scott took it upon $500,000 for each of two new elementary schools himself to learn Chinook, a trading language used in Port Hardy and Port Alice. proposal can be obtained by contacting: by First Nations along the coast. One of these schools, Robert Scott School, Jon Leugner In 1938 he moved to Alert Bay, again to work opened in the spring of 1954. The original school TELUS - Real Estate and Government Affairs for BC Packers. fell victim to an arsonist in 1974 and was rebuilt 2-3500 Gilmore Way, Burnaby, BC V5G4W7 Scott used his savings to buy “Smith’s General on the same site. Email: [email protected] Store” in Port Hardy in 1945 from Silas Pugh. The response wasn’t all positive though, and He changed the name to “Scott’s General Store.” Scott had to make some controversial decisions. With the development of the airport during the As a Port Hardy resident he heard a lot of com- war Bob Scott (as he was locally known) believed plaining about the decision to build one high that it was only a matter of time until develop- school, North Island Secondary School, in Port ment came to Port Hardy. McNeill, but he believed it was the right location Scott built Port Hardy’s first power plant with to support the tri-port area as well as Alert Bay, Buster Cadwallader, and was the first to bring Sointula, and other outlying communities. electricity and refrigeration to a local store. Scott is also remembered as being instrumental He eventually expanded to separate his grocery in securing the right for First Nations children to and hardware stores. When Dong Chong built attend public school on the North Island. He was a larger grocery store in Port Hardy, Scott sold honoured with the title “Giykumi” (Chief) by the out his grocery and concentrated on his hardware Kwakuitl First Nation. interests. Interested in local history, Scott personally Scott was the proud holder of account #1 from helped to finance a history book about Port Hardy the first bank in Port Hardy, the Bank of Nova called “A Whale of a Story.” Sales of the book Scotia. supported the local hospital fund. Although he was an entrepreneur, it was not In 1973 he retired, looking forward to a quiet Scott’s business interests that endeared him to life at Storey’s Beach. the communities on the North Island. He was In October 1974 he travelled on holiday to a member of the local medical board, the Port Toronto to meet with his sister from Scotland. Hardy Chamber of Commerce, the inaugural Port Sadly, he choked on his food while in a restau- Hardy Parks Board, and the District Recreation rant. He was rushed to the hospital but fell into a Committee. coma. He was transferred to St. Paul’s Hospital in He was also a member of the Masons. Vancouver and passed away Nov. 14, 1974. 56 8 www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, July 3, 2015
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'FBUVSFE7JEFPFYIJCJUT t-BTU GVMMZPQFSBUJOH MPHHJOHSBJMXBZJO/PSUI"NFSJDB t8PNFOJO-PH4DBMJOH Student Opportunity for summer volunteer work experience For more information call Lois 250 956-4956 Emma Twamley Photo Fund-raising Fun PUBLIC NOTICE On June 20 the Port Alice Volunteer Fire Department held a car wash and cupcake and TELUS IS INVITING THE PUBLIC TO ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION barbecue fund-raiser for Muscular Dystrophy and initiatives within the department. In total AND OPEN HOUSE FOR A PROPOSED TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY they raised $668.20. They also had chocolate goodies for sale just in time for Father’s Day. In the photograph, from left to right, are: Wayne Beckett, Carolyn Meech, Maria IN WOSS Farrell, and Kris Jorgenson. INFORMATIONCypress SESSION land AND OPEN services HOUSE DETAILS PLACE: Woss Community Hall, 4502 McRae Drive, Woss, BC DATE: WednesdayWoss July telus8, 2015 tower Mounties discuss theory TIME: 5:30pm – 7:30pm 3x8.5 By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor The Port Hardy RCMP are hoping to encourage PROPOSED STRUCTURE: TELUS has proposed a telecommunications Editor business and homeowners to clean up their proper- facility consisting of a 30-metre triangular lattice tower and ancillary ra- Port Hardy RCMP Staff Sgt. Gord Brownridge ties in an effort “to discourage unsocial activity in dio equipment within the hamlet of Woss. and Const. Rob Brennan appeared at the June that area,” he said. process 18 District of Port Hardy Operational Services It’s just one more tool “in a multifaceted approach SITE LOCATION: Within the Regional District of Mount Waddington off Committee meeting where they discussed the that we’re taking on those issues. You use every- Englewood Drive in the hamlet of Woss and legally described as BLOCK ‘Broken Window’ theory. thing you can,” said Brownridge. Brennan told the committee that detachment T SECTION 21 RUPERT DISTRICT. The theory is that maintaining and monitoring urban environments prevents small crimes such as members have spoken to local business owners and vandalism and public drinking, and helps to create the Rotary Club about things they can do to clean up COORDINATES: N 50° 12' 41.7594", W 126° 35' 45.747" an atmosphere of order and lawfulness, thereby pre- areas regardless of ownership. TELUS CONTACT: venting more serious crimes from happening. Brennan said the RCMP would also like to part- Further information about the open house and The theory was introduced in a 1982 article by ner with the District to clean up the affected areas, proposal can be obtained by contacting: social scientists James Q. Wilson and George L. in the hopes that if areas are cared for they will no Jon Leugner Kelling. Since then it has been subject to debate longer attract pubic intoxication. TELUS - Real Estate and Government Affairs and the theory has been used for several reforms in Allison McCarrick, director of Financial Services, 2-3500 Gilmore Way, Burnaby, BC V5G4W7 criminal policy. said the District does have an Unsightly Premises Email: [email protected] The idea, said Brownridge in an interview, is bylaw that can be enforced. Typically a letter is sent that if owners don’t care about their property, other to the owner asking them to clean up the property by people don’t respect it or care for it either. a certain date. If the owner does not comply, either Brownridge said the City of Nanaimo, for public works or a contractor is called in to clean it instance, had an issue with people tagging electrical up and the cost is added to the owner’s property tax and other boxes with graffiti. account. “You drive downtown now and they have really The committee voted to circulate the Broken nice murals on their electrical and hydro boxes. It Window report to staff to identify the owners of is very decorative and that kind of thing really cuts problem sites and come back with a recommenda- down on graffiti,” Brownridge said. tion on how to proceed with cleaning them up. Company looking to supply Port Alice internet By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor federal government’s Connecting Canadians Editor Initiative, for a microwave tower upgrade. Port Alice could soon have high speed internet. The second application, for $75,000, will go Brooks Bay Cable will be applying for funding towards equipment upgrades to complete the from the Connecting BC Program’s Northern project and deliver the bandwidth. Development Initiative Trust to install equipment In order to complete the process, Brooks Bay and upgrades to provide internet access to the Cable needed a letter of support and a copy of community. resolutions from the Regional District of Mount The first application for $150,000 will match Waddington. a $150,000 grant already requested from the The RDMW board agreed to the request. 57
Appendix 2: Meeting Sign in Sheets.
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Appendix 3: Comment Sheets.
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Appendix 4: Storyboards.
75 Welcome to the Community Information Meeting
TELUS representatives are on-site to answer your questions and receive your feedback.
Please sign in and provide us your comments.
76 Project Timeline & Consultation Process February 2015 Woss - Project Engineered and Development of Plans
April 2015 Consultation with RDMW commenced
April 2015 Public Notification issued to properties within 90m of tower. Notices placed in the North Island Gazette
July 2015 Community Consultation Meeting – Comments received will be responded to in writing
July 2015 Proposal to be brought forward to RDMW Board of Directors
July 2015 Concurrence Granted - (If concurrence is not granted, Industry Canada holds the final authority)
August-September 2015 Final Candidates considered as part of CBCA
2016 Construction of Tower – Subject to being selected as part of Connecting British Columbia Agreement 77 Site Plan & Tower Profile
Insert new prelims
The existing 6m tower on the site will be removed and replaced with a 30m triangle lattice tower with access from Englewood Drive. The facility will include a propane powered emergency generator, and a compound chain link fence around the tower only. The existing shelter shall remain to house equipment necessary for the operation of the antenna on the tower. 78 Service Area Objectives
Service Without Tower Service With Tower
TELUS intends to deliver wireless services to Woss, BC by the end of 2016 as part of the Connecting British Columbia Agreement 79 Visual Impact Analysis
Minimal to no visual impact
Minor to partial view of tower
Areas with no colour fill - Photo simulations show the potential impact
Obstruction impeding visual impact of tower
Note: Visual impacts are subject to change, where the representations provided are approximations based on existing vegetation coverage in the community. 80 Photo-simulation – Photo 1
BEFORE AFTER
View: looking southeast from Nimpkish Crescent
Photo Simulation is a close representation and is for conceptual purposes only. Transport Canada and NAV Canada have approved that no lighting or painting is required. 81 Photo-simulation – Photo 2
BEFORE AFTER
View: looking west from Elk Dr. and Schoen Crescent
Photo Simulation is a close representation and is for conceptual purposes only. Transport Canada and NAV Canada have approved that no lighting or painting is required. 82 Photo-simulation – Photo 3
BEFORE AFTER
View: looking northeast from the northwest corner of Schoen Crescent Photo Simulation is a close representation and is for conceptual purposes only. Transport Canada and NAV Canada have approved that no lighting or painting is required. 83 Photo-simulation – Photo 4
BEFORE AFTER
View: looking northeast from Nimpkish Crescent
Photo Simulation is a close representation and is for conceptual purposes only. Transport Canada and NAV Canada have approved that no lighting or painting is required. 84 Photo-simulation – Photo 5
BEFORE AFTER
View: looking Northwest along Englewood Drive at Compound
Photo Simulation is a close representation and is for conceptual purposes only. Transport Canada and NAV Canada have approved that no lighting or painting is required. 85 Aerial Map and Site Selection Factors
Local Coverage Terrain Objectives
Ability to Line of Secure Sight Land Tenure
Construction Feasibility Zoning
LEGEND
Proposed 30 self-support tower site
Existing TELUS Sites
Existing Radio Installations
86 Network Demand for Data
12,000,000
10,000,000
8,000,000
6,000,000
4,000,000
Monthly Monthly Mobile DataTB Traffic 2,000,000
- 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
• One smartphone creates as much data traffic as 35 basic-feature phones.
• Data traffic is expected to double every year through 2016.
• Half of all phone connections in Canada are now wireless.
• Since 2008, with the growing popularity of devices that use data, TELUS has had to upgrade their networks to handle 5 times the volume of traffic.
• Canadians send 267.8 million text messages per day. 87 Is this Tower Safe?
Typically towers EMF energy Wireless operate less than 1% levels 100% antennas are of the maximum diminish level measured at low-power, exponentially ground level allowed short range as you move under Safety Code 6 radio guidelines away from systems. administered by antennas. Health Canada.
0.1%
88 Please see handouts for additional information. Thank you for coming!
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