TOWN OF SMITHERS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at 7:30 p.m.
Council Present: Staff Present: Jim Davidson, Mayor Wallace Mah, Corporate Administrator/CAO Norm Adomeit, Councillor Carlos Felip, DCAO/Director of Planning Cathryn Bucher, Councillor Clair Lee, Corporate Administrative Assistant Cress Farrow, Councillor Leslie Ford, Financial Administrator/Collector Bill Goodacre, Councillor Mark Allen, Director of Development Services Andy Howard, Councillor Darcey Kohuch, Director of Operational Services Marilyn Stewart, Councillor. Keith Stecko, Fire Chief Kelly Zacharias, Airport Manager/Deputy Fire Chief Angela Belsham, Recreation Coordinator Penny Goodacre, Recording Secretary. Media Present: C. Lester, BVLD, and T. Hunt, The Interior News. Public Present: J. LeClair, R. McNaughton, M. Warmerdam, C. Warmerdam, C. Northrup, and T. Barker.
CALL TO ORDER 1. Mayor Davidson called the meeting to order (7:32 p.m.).
APPROVAL OF AGENDA (including Supplemental Items) 1A. Farrow/Howard 05.0746 THAT Council approves the agenda, and the following supplemental items for AGENDA discussion later in the meeting (under Section 14): APPROVAL 1A-1 News Release dated October 7, 2005, from the Omineca Beetle Action Coalition entitled “OBAC Interim Executive Have First Meeting Since Funding Announced” (0360-20). 1A-2 Email dated October 11, 2005, from M. Hanson, Communications Officer, New Democrat Official Opposition, requesting that Council submit a written request to the BC Utilities Commission for public hearings regarding the sale of Terasen Gas to Kinder Morgan (0230-30). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC HEARING
2-1 “Highway Closure and Dedication Removal (Lane in Block 19, Plan 1076, HEARING Section 2, Township 1A, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District) Bylaw No. BYLAW 1503 1503” (between Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue off Virginia Street). Mayor Davidson opened the hearing for “Highway Closure and Dedication Removal (Lane in Block 19, Plan 1076, Section 2, Township 1A, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District) Bylaw No. 1503” at 7:33 p.m. No further written or verbal submissions were made to Bylaw No. 1503. Mayor Davidson called three times for submissions to Bylaw 1503 and, receiving none, closed the hearing for Bylaw No. 1503 at 7:35 p.m. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. Page 2
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3-1 Adomeit/Howard 05.0747 THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held September 13, 2005, REG SEP 13 be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3-2 Farrow/Adomeit 05.0748 THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held September 20, C.O.W. 2005, be adopted. SEP 20 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
4-1 Farrow/Adomeit 05.0749 THAT Report ADM 05-088 dated September 22, 2005, from W. Mah, Chief ITEMS Administrative Officer, regarding items being made public from the Special (In- MADE Camera) Meeting of Council held August 23, 2005, be received; PUBLIC AND THAT the following items be placed on the public agenda: (0640-01). 8. CORRESPONDENCE/REPORTS (LEGAL/LAND) – ACTION AS NECESSARY (e) Report ADM 05-078 dated August 17, 2005 (0230-20) Farrow/Howard THAT Report ADM 05-078 dated August 17, 2005, from C. Lee, Corporate Administrative Assistant, regarding the renewal of lease of the Yellowhead building be received; AND THAT Council authorize Administration to negotiate the terms of a lease renewal for the Yellowhead building to Hudson Bay Mountain Adventures Inc. (Ski and Ride Smithers) based on all the same provisions of the existing lease with the following exceptions: • Lease rate of $1,040 per month for the first year plus 2% increase for each year thereafter, and • The lease term be for three years with an option to renew for an additional two years. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 05-180. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. Page 3
PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS
5-1 R. McNaughton of Smithers Community Services Association (SCSA), and ADULT J. LeClair, representing Mental Health, Northern Health Authority (NHA), made MENTAL a presentation regarding their joint proposal for an eight-bed adult mental health HEALTH stabilization unit and emergency shelter in Smithers. UNIT/ SHELTER R. McNaughton reported that the current emergency shelter consists of four beds at the Twin Valley Motor Inn and that people needing a shelter would be better in a group setting that offers support, rather than being alone in a motel room. He explained that the Smithers Action Group (SAG) has identified the following areas that need to be addressed: a) the establishment of a crisis stabilization unit and homeless shelter; b) long-term housing needs for people with disabilities; and c) the creation of a support centre/contact resource. J. LeClair explained that a crisis stabilization unit has been identified by the NHA as a priority in Smithers. Currently mental health patients and individuals with addictions are filling up hospital beds. A crisis response centre would provide 24-hour support, for up to five days, and then the patient would return home with medications and food. Council asked if SCSA and NHA have decided on a location for the stabilization unit and emergency shelter. J. LeClair advised that a location has not been chosen yet, as the project is in the preliminary stages. One of the next steps is to research existing models in other communities. R. McNaughton stated that Council would be updated as the project progresses.
5-2 M. Warmerdam, property owner of land adjacent to the Smithers Regional 05.0750 Airport, appeared before Council to ask that Council endorse his pursuit, with WARMERDAM Federal and Provincial governments, to obtain access to his property, PROPERTY preferably from the north side. He emphasized that he is entitled to access and ACCESS that the Town would have no responsibility for the infrastructure (i.e. roads). Mr. Warmerdam stated that he would like to reach a solution agreeable to all parties. Mayor Davidson indicated that Council has always maintained that this is not the Town’s problem and that it is a government problem. He indicated his willingness to help find a solution outside of the court system. Mr. Warmerdam added that he believed his neighbour, T. Huisman, would also be willing to work towards a solution. Howard/Adomeit THAT K. Zacharias, Airport Manager/Deputy Fire Chief, meet with T. Huisman to find a solution regarding property access. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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COUNCIL REPORTS:
COUNCILLOR ADOMEIT
6-1-1 Adomeit/Farrow 05.0751 THAT the minutes of the Advisory Recreation, Parks and Culture Commission REC COMM meeting held October 5, 2005, be received (0370-20). OCT 5 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
05.0752 Farrow/Bucher THAT Council approves October 24, 2005, for a Public Meeting regarding recreational facilities and programs. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILLOR BUCHER
6-2-1 Bucher/Stewart 05.0753 THAT Report ADM 05-087 dated September 20, 2005, from Councillor Bucher SD #54 presenting a summary of the School District Community Consultation meeting COMMUNITY held September 19, 2005, be received and amended to correct the name MTG “Cheryl Ann Stahel” (0470-40). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6-2-2 Bucher/Howard 05.0754 THAT the Visitor Information Statistics from the Smithers District Chamber of VISITOR Commerce for the period ending September 30, 2005, be received (0230-20). INFO STATS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILLOR FARROW
6-3-1 Farrow/Howard 05.0755 THAT the minutes of Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Meeting No. 16 and RDBN Planning Committee meeting held August 25, 2005, be received. AUG 25 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6-3-2 Farrow/Howard 6-3-3 THAT following Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako items be received: 6-3-4 05.0756 6-3-2 Minutes of Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Meeting No. 17 and the RDBN Environmental Services Committee meeting held September 8, 2005; 6-3-3 Minutes of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako / Alcan meeting held July 14, 2005; and 6-3-4 Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Rural Directors Committee (Northern Development Initiative: a) minutes of the meeting held July 28, 2005; b) minutes of the meeting held June 23, 2005; and c) draft “funding program criteria” dated September 14, 2005. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. Page 5
6-3-6 Councillor Farrow reported that he will attend the North West Corridor NWCDC Development Corporation conference in Jasper, Alberta, as Mayor Davidson is unable to attend.
COUNCILLOR GOODACRE
6-4-1 Goodacre/Adomeit 05.0757 THAT the minutes of the Smithers Public Library General Meeting held June 22, LIBRARY 2005, be received (7960-02). JUN 22 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6-4-2 Goodacre/Adomeit 05.0758 THAT the minutes of the Smithers Recycling Committee meeting held RECYCLING September 21, 2005, be received (0540-20). SEP 21 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILLOR HOWARD
6-5 None.
COUNCILLOR STEWART
6-6 None.
MAYOR DAVIDSON
6-7-1 Bucher/Adomeit 05.0759 THAT L. McArthur be appointed to the Advisory Recreation, Parks and Culture REC Commission, as recommended in Report P&R 05-17 dated October 6, 2005, COMM from A. Belsham, Recreation Coordinator (0370-00). APPT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6-7-2 Farrow/Howard 05.0760 THAT Report ADM 05-091 dated October 6, 2005, from Mayor Davidson UBCM CONF presenting notes from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities conference NOTES held September 26 to 30, 2005, be received (0230-30). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6-7-3 Farrow/Bucher 05.0761 THAT a letter of support for an electrical transmission line along the Highway 37 HWY 37 Corridor, be sent to BC Hydro, BC Transmission, and the Provincial ELECTRICAL Government, incorporating the following resolution presented in Report ADM POWER 05-092 dated October 7, 2005, from Mayor Davidson: LINES WHEREAS the northwest region of British Columbia does not receive a reasonable standard for delivery of infrastructure services that the rest of the province expects and enjoys; and Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. Page 6
WHEREAS this service inequity limits the people of the region from achieving sustainable economic growth and their full potential and from participating as equal partners in the growth and wealth of this province; and
WHEREAS all British Columbians should expect a fair and equitable standard applied to supplied services in all the communities of the province, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Smithers petitions the Government of British Columbia to extend the provincial service of hydroelectric power north along Highway 37 from Meziadin Junction to Dease Lake (5280-18 and 0410-20). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
STAFF (A) REPORTS
7A-1 Howard/Adomeit 05.0762 THAT Council awards the contract to demolish the former Municipal Hall, OLD TOWN located at 3836 Fourth Avenue, to Double B Gravel and Excavating Ltd. in the HALL amount of $31,632.00 (plus GST); DEMOLITIO N AND THAT the 2005 Budget be amended to allocate $35,000 from the Land Sales Reserve to cover the costs of these works, as recommended in Report DEV 05-90 dated October 4, 2005, from M. Allen, Director of Development Services (0810-20). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Farrow/Adomeit 05.0763 THAT staff work with the Bulkley Valley Search and Rescue Society to coordinate a time for moving out of the former Municipal Hall, by October 31, 2005. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7A-2 Howard/Stewart 05.0764 THAT Council approves Town forces constructing a turning lane at the Tatlow TATLOW/ Road and Pacific Street intersection to accommodate logging truck traffic on the PACIFIC condition that Pacific Inland Resources (P.I.R.) contributes up to $5,000 cost- INTER- sharing of the fixed costs; SECTION AND THAT the 2005 budget be amended to allow up to $10,000 funding for the proposed works from the Infrastructure Reserve, as recommended in Report DEV 05-89 dated October 4, 2005, from M. Allen, Director of Development Services. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7A-3 Adomeit/Bucher 05.0765 THAT Council approves the draft 2006-2010 budget process timelines, as 2006-2010 recommended in Report FIN 05-47 dated September 28, 2005, from L. Ford, BUDGET Financial Administrator/Collector. PROCESS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7A-4 Adomeit/Bucher Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. Page 7
05.0766 THAT Council approves of the write-off of taxes on Roll Number 1710.251 in the MOBILE amount of $711.17; HOME TAXES AND THAT the Financial Administrator/Collector be authorized to apply to the Province under the Provisions of Section 248 of the Local Government Act to allow the outstanding taxes to be removed from the Town records, as recommended in Report FIN 05-45 dated September 28, 2005, from L. Ford, Financial Administrator/Collector. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7A-5 Farrow/Howard 05.0767 THAT Operational Services be permitted to renew an advertising agreement ZAMBONI with Coast Mountain GM for placing advertising signs on both sides of the ADVERT- arena Zamboni for three seasons (2005/06, 2006/07, and 2007/08) at a rate of ISING $500.00 per season; AND THAT Operational Services be permitted to renew an advertising agreement with Calderwood Realty for placing an advertising sign on the hood of the Zamboni for three seasons (2005/06, 2006/07, and 2007/08) at a rate of $283.55 per season, as recommended in the report dated September 28, 2005, from D. Kohuch, Director of Operational Services. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7A-6 Farrow/Goodacre 05.0768 THAT Council approves in principle Development Variance Permit No. DV05-05 DV 05-05 to vary Section 4.2.2 of Town of Smithers Zoning Bylaw No. 1403 by reducing 1052 the required front yard setback from 6 metres to 4.74 metres for property COLUMBIA located at 1052 Columbia Street, legally described as Lots 23-24, Block 56, District Lot 5289, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 1054, to accommodate an existing non-conforming setback; AND THAT staff proceeds with notification of the surrounding property owners in accordance with the Development Procedures Bylaw, as recommended in Report DEV 05-087 dated September 27, 2005, from C. Felip, Director of Planning/Deputy Chief Administrative Officer. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7A-7 Howard/Farrow 05.0769 THAT the Dahlie Creek Outfall Contract 2005 be awarded to B & A Rentals at DAHLIE the tendered price of $28,498.90, as recommended in Report DEV 05-93 dated CREEK October 6, 2005, from M. Allen, Director of Development Services. OUTFALL CONTRACT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
STAFF (B) REPORTS Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. Page 8
7B-1 to 7B-5 Adomeit/Howard 05.0770 THAT the following staff reports be received for information: STAFF ‘B’ REPORTS 7B-1 Monthly department reports for August 2005, as follows: a) Airport; b) Bylaw Enforcement; c) Development Services; d) Fire; and e) Operational Services. 7B-2 Notes of the Tax Sale meeting held September 26, 2005 (1970-07). 7B-3 Report dated September 26, 2005, from D. Kohuch, Director of Operational Services, regarding purchase of a secondhand Zamboni (1280-01). 7B-4 Report DEV 05-92 dated October 6, 2005, from M. Allen, Director of Development Services, regarding demolition of a house located at 3652 Third Avenue (3750-20). 7B-5 Report DEV 05-91 dated October 5, 2005, from M. Allen, Director of Development Services, regarding the Tatlow Road and Highway 16 intersection (and letter dated September 9, 2005, from S. Uyesugi, District Manager, Ministry of Transportation and notes of the meeting with the Ministry of Transportation held September 14, 2005) (5460-03 and 0410-30). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
BYLAWS
8-1 “Main Street Repaving and Curb and Gutter Upgrades Temporary Borrowing 05.0771 Bylaw No. 1501” BYLAW 1501 Farrow/Howard THAT Bylaw No. 1501, cited as “Main Street Repaving and Curb and Gutter Upgrades Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 1501”, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8-2 “Highway Closure and Dedication Removal (Lane in Block 19, Plan 1076, 05.0772 Section 2, Township 1A, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District) Bylaw BYLAW 1503 No. 1503” Farrow/Howard THAT Bylaw No. 1503, cited as “Highway Closure and Dedication Removal (Lane in Block 19, Plan 1076, Section 2, Township 1A, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District) Bylaw No. 1503”, be read a third time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8-3 “2005, 2006, and 2007 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment 05.0773 No. 1502” Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. Page 9
BYLAW 1502 Farrow/Bucher THAT Bylaw No. 1502, cited as “2005, 2006, and 2007 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment No. 1502”, as introduced in Report FIN 05-46 dated September 28, 2005, by L. Ford, Financial Administrator/Collector, be read a first and second time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Farrow/Bucher 05.0774 THAT Bylaw No. 1502, cited as “2005, 2006, and 2007 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment No. 1502”, be read a third time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8-4 “Fire Department Bylaw No. 1504” 05.0775 BYLAW 1504 Farrow/Adomeit THAT Bylaw No. 1504, cited as “Fire Department Bylaw No. 1504”, as introduced in the report dated September 23, 2005, by K. Stecko, Fire Chief, be read a first and second time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 05.0776 Adomeit/Bucher THAT Bylaw No. 1504, cited as “Fire Department Bylaw No. 1504”, be read a third time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8-5 “Emergency Program Amendment (05-01) Bylaw No. 1505” 05.0777 BYLAW 1505 Farrow/Howard THAT Bylaw No. 1505, cited as “Emergency Program Amendment (05-01) Bylaw No. 1505”, as introduced in the report dated September 28, 2005, from K. Stecko, Fire Chief, be read a first and second time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 05.0778 Howard/Farrow THAT Bylaw No.1505, cited as “Emergency Program Amendment (05-01) Bylaw No. 1505”, be read a third time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
CORRESPONDENCE – (A) ITEMS
9-1 Adomeit/Farrow 05.0779 THAT the letter dated September 14, 2005, from C. Endacott, Turning Points PAVING Northwest, Northern Health, requesting donation of surplus paving stones, be STONES received (0500-05). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
05.0780 Howard/Bucher THAT two hundred and fifty square feet of surplus paving stones be donated to C. Endacott, Turning Points Northwest, Northern Health. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9-2 Goodacre/Stewart 05.0781 THAT the letter dated September 26, 2005, from J. Wells expressing interest in WELLS holding a position on the Smithers Public Library Board, be filed for future LIBRARY BD consideration (7960-02). Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. Page 10
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 9-3 Farrow/Bucher 05.0782 THAT the letter dated September 13, 2005, from Premier G. Campbell seeking BC ACHIEVE nominations for the British Columbia Achievement Foundation awards, be AWARDS received (0410-01). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 9-4 Farrow/Bucher 05.0783 THAT the reminder from Heritage Canada seeking nominations for the 2007 CULTURAL and 2008 Cultural Capitals of Canada awards, be received (0430-01). CAPITALS AWARDS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9-5 Goodacre/Stewart 05.0784 THAT the letter dated August 31, 2005, from the British Columbia Safety PUBLIC Authority requesting that the Town promote the Lieutenant Governor’s Award SAFETY for Public Safety by displaying posters and brochures, be received (0230-30). AWARDS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9-6 Farrow/Bucher 05.0785 THAT the email dated September 20, 2005, from T. Berekoff, University of INTERVIEW Northern British Columbia, calling for panel participants to interview students for PANEL MD the MD undergraduate program in the Faculty of Medicine, be received; PROGRAM AND THAT, should a Council member wish to be on the interview panel, an application will be forwarded for consideration (0490-03). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 9-7 Howard/Davidson 05.0786 THAT the letter dated September 29, 2005, from J. Green, President, Navy NAMES OLD League of Canada, presenting names for the old Highways Yard, be received; HWYS YD CADETS AND THAT the name “L.B. Warner Centre”, be selected (0530-05).
OPPOSED: COUNCILLORS ADOMEIT,
BUCHER, GOODACRE, AND STEWART. MOTION DEFEATED.
05.0787 Farrow/Goodacre THAT the six names submitted by the Navy League of Canada for the old Highways Yards be included in a newspaper advertisement in which the public is requested to vote for their favourite choice.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
05.0788 Howard/Farrow THAT a cheque for one hundred and ten dollars be sent to the Navy League of Canada, for the time and effort taken in recommending names for the old Highways Yard. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9-8 Goodacre/Bucher 05.0789 THAT the letter dated September 28, 2005, from M. Davey, Director, Northwest NW ANIMAL Animal Shelter Society, inviting Council to be Board members, be received SHELTER (0530-05). Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. Page 11
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9-9 Farrow/Adomeit 05.0790 THAT staff investigates the structural problems at the Visitor Information CHAMBER Centre, as outlined in the letter dated October 3, 2005, from B. Burrill, Manager, BLDG Smithers District Chamber of Commerce, and bring a report back to Council IMPROVE- (0230-20). MENTS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9-10 Farrow/Adomeit 05.0791 THAT the letter dated October 3, 2005, from the Ministry of Children and Family MENTAL Development inviting Council to participate in the “Supporting Families with ILLNESS Parental Mental Illness” forum, be received (0410-01). FORUM CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Mayor Davidson advised that he will attend the forum.
9-11 Farrow/Goodacre 05.0792 THAT Council supports, in writing, the renewal of the Youthfulistic Inc. program YOUTHFUL- for 2006/2007, as requested in the letter dated October 3, 2005, from ISTIC A. Morgan, Executive Director, Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society (0485- SUPPORT 20). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 9-12 Howard/Farrow 05.0793 THAT the letter dated October 5, 2005, from Premier G. Campbell, inviting SENIORS Mayor Davidson to attend the Congress on Aging and Seniors’ Issues on CONGRESS October 28, 2005, in Vancouver, be received (0410-01). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 9-13 Goodacre/Howard 05.0794 THAT the email dated September 26, 2005, from J. Savage, Executive Director, CRIME RATE Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation, regarding crime REPORTING rate reporting, be referred to the Interior News (0470-01).
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
05.0795 Farrow/Bucher THAT Council requests a copy of the report regarding crime statistics reporting being prepared by J. Savage, Executive Director, Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation, to forward to all other mid-sized communities. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 9-14 Farrow/Howard 05.0796 THAT the email dated September 28, 2005, from Western Keltic Mines Inc. POWER seeking support for a power line from Meziadin Junction to Dease Lake, be MEZIADIN received (0410-20). DEASE LK CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9-15 Farrow/Howard 05.0797 THAT C. Graf, 4171 Henry Road, be advised that draft “Encroachment on GRAF Highways Regulation Bylaw” presented for consideration at the Regular DRAFT Meeting of Council held September 13, 2005, was tabled by Council at that BYLAW meeting for consideration at a future Committee of the Whole meeting (3900-20 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. Page 12
and 0530-05). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
CORRESPONDENCE – (B) ITEMS- RECEIVE AND REPLY
10. None.
CORRESPONDENCE – (B) ITEMS – RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
11-1 to 11-23 Adomeit/Howard 05.0798 THAT the following correspondence be received: ‘B’ RFI 11-1 Letter dated September 13, 2005, from the Ministry of Economic Development and Western Economic Diversification Canada regarding the Town’s applications for Canada/British Columbia Infrastructure Program funding (1855-20). 11-2 Letter dated September 7, 2005, from J. Boulton, Program Manager, Smithers Community Services Association, inviting the Smithers Youth Council to participate in the “Volunteer Showcase” (0230-20, 0360-20). 11-3 Email dated September 27, 2005, from the Smithers District Chamber of Commerce advising of a mini-trade show being held October 22, 2005, to celebrate “Small Business Week” (0230-20). 11-4 Letter dated September 21, 2005, from B. Bennett, Minister of State for Mining, thanking Mayor Davidson for participating in the reception held in Smithers on August 4, 2005 (0410-01). 11-5 Letter dated September 8, 2005, from M. Hurst, Provincial Emergency Program, regarding Joint Emergency Preparedness Program 2006/2007 (7140-01). 11-6 Letter dated August 13, 2005, from the Ministry of Small Business and Revenue regarding transfer of Hotel Room Tax funds for the month of July 2005 (6900-02). 11-7 News Release dated September 17, 2005, from the Ministry of Economic Development announcing the award of Olympic/Paralympic Live Sites funding to twenty-seven communities, including Smithers (8100-20). 11-8 Letter dated September 13, 2005, from the District of North Vancouver presenting a resolution entitled “CN Rail – Storage and Transport of Hazardous Materials” (0430-20). 11-9 Letter dated September 26, 2005, from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities announcing a new funding opportunity for the remediation of brownfield sites (0230-30, 5280-17). 11-10 Letter dated September 19, 2005, from Minister G. Regan, Ministry of Fisheries and Oceans, replying to Mayor Davidson’s letter supporting the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine for funding through the Salmonid Enhancement Program (0430-20). 11-11 Email dated September 14, 2005, from the British Columbia Network of Community Health Centres regarding a meeting being held October 13, Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. Page 13
2005, in Vancouver (0540-20). 11-12 Letter dated September 26, 2005, from the City of Coquitlam to the City of Port Moody supporting Port Moody’s resolution regarding insurance premium tax (0530-05). 11-13 News Release dated September 26, 2005, from the Green Building Initiative (0510-01). 11-14 Letter dated September 26, 2005, from S. Macpherson, Executive Director, Private Managed Forest Land Council, regarding the role of the Council and its hope to enhance the working relationship with local government (5280-16). 11-15 Email dated October 3, 2005, from S. McPhail, Executive Director, Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition, to C. Sweet, Ministry of Energy and Mines, presenting questions regarding coal bed methane (0410-01). 11-16 Notice from “smartchoices” seeking applications for funding for website initiatives (1330-01). 11-17 Letter dated September 26, 2005, from R. Gregory, Vegreville, Alberta, recommending consideration of a bylaw for pets that are kept outside (0530-05). 11-18 Letter received October 5, 2005, from the Rural Joint Standing Committee presenting Rural Programs 2004-07: A Guide for Rural Physician Programs in British Columbia, Ministry of Health and the BC Medical Association. (Handbook in ‘D’ Items) (0410-30). 11-19 Letter dated October 4, 2005, from K. and V. Alton to Blue Pearl Mining expressing concerns regarding development of the Davidson Project (0510-20). 11-20 Memorandum dated October 5, 2005, from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, announcing a $4 million increase in Community Tourism Funds (0230-30). 11-21 Approved routine request form to allow the Northern Society for Domestic Peace to conduct the “Take Back the Night” march on September 17, 2005 (0300-04). 11-22 Approved routine request form to allow the Harley Owners Group to conduct a toy run on September 10, 2005 (0300-04). 11-23 Approved routine request form to allow St. Joseph’s School to conduct a cross-country run on October 20, 2005 (0300-04). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
CORRESPONDENCE – (C) ITEMS
12-1 to 12-12 Adomeit/Howard 05.0799 THAT the following correspondence, be received: ‘C’ ITEMS 12-1 Report ADM 05-085 dated September 12, 2005, from Mayor Davidson summarizing the Northern Development Initiative meeting held September 8, 2005 (6750-20). Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. Page 14
12-2 Letter dated September 15, 2005, from T. Veenstra, advising of a door- to-door canvas drive to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (0300-04). 12-3 Letter dated August 26, 2005, from Canada Safeway Limited inviting Councillor Adomeit to attend the cheque presentation ceremony (to the Grendel Group) on September 15, 2005 (0530-05). 12-4 Northern Health Authority’s requests for proposals for long-range and short-range medical bus services (requested by Councillor Howard) (0500-05). 12-5 Letter dated September 6, 2005, from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities presenting the winners list for the 2005 UBCM Community Excellence Awards (0230-30). 12-6 Facsimile dated September 23, 2005, from the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association presenting a resolution entitled “Yellowhead Highway 5 International Connection” (0230-01). 12-7 Registration information for the Health and Housing Connections Workshop Series being held in Northern British Columbia in September and October, hosted by the BC Non-Profit Housing Association and the Northern Health Authority (0500-05). 12-8 Letter dated September 12, 2005, from the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors requesting the Town’s delegates to support Resolution B55 at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities conference (0230-30). 12-9 Letter dated September 19, 2005, from the Water Highway BC Society seeking support to prevent reductions by the provincial government in the water data (hydrometric) network (0410-30). 12-10 Energy newsletter, Clark Wilson Barristers and Solicitors, October 2005 (5280-18). 12-11 Email dated September 23, 2005, from the City of North Vancouver, presenting the Lionsview Seniors’ Planning Society’s study on North Shore Seniors’ Housing and resolution for consideration at the Union of British Columbia conference (0230-30). 12-12 Facsimile received September 16, 2005, from Good Medicine regarding the Community Health Promotion Fund (0230-30). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
CORRESPONDENCE – (D) ITEMS
13-1 to 13-23 Adomeit/Bucher 05.0800 THAT the following correspondence, as routed, be received for information: ‘D’ ITEMS 13-1 Alcan Press Releases dated September 1, 3, 5, 8, 14, 20, 22, 28, 29, and October 3, 2005 (0510-20). 13-2 Corporate Citizenship Report 2004, Imperial Oil. 13-3 Imperial Oil Review, November 1, 2005. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. Page 15
13-4 Registration information regarding the Resource Expo 05 conference being held October 31, 2005, to November 1, 2005, in Vancouver. 13-5 Tips for Living Well, Summer 2005, BC Coalition of People with Disabilities. 13-6 AE Today, Issue #2, 2005, Associated Engineering. 13-7 AGRI Digest, August 2005. 13-8 Brochure outlining the services of Global Consulting, Emergency Preparedness Specialists (0230-30). 13-9 FACTS FAX, Interior Logging Association, Issue 337 (5280-16). 13-10 Email dated September 26, 2005, from the Community Development Institute of the University of Northern British Columbia presenting the Community Contacts Newsletter dated September 23, 2005 (0490-03). 13-11 News Release dated September 27, 2005, from NovaGold Resources Inc. regarding the Rock Creek Gold Mine Development in Nome, Alaska (5280-18). 13-12 News Release dated September 26, 2005, from Northgate Minerals Corporation announcing the discovery of new mineralization at Kemess North (5280-18). 13-13 News Release dated September 27, 2005, from Blue Pearl Mining Ltd. presenting a transcript of an interview with I. McDonald, Chief Executive Officer (0510-20). 13-14 Vision for Success, Economic Progress Report, Dennis MacKay, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Bulkley Valley-Stikine, September 2005. 13-15 Constituency Taping, Dennis MacKay, MLA. 13-16 Nathan Cullen’s Community Office, from Nathan Cullen, Member of Parliament for Skeena-Bulkley Valley (Community Office meeting scheduled in Smithers on October 7, 2005, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.). 13-17 Nathan Cullen: Fall Report. 13-18 On the Coast, Fall 2005. 13-19 Changing Point, Treaty Commission Annual Report 2005. 13-20 2004/05 Annual Report, Forest Practices Board. 13-21 Rural Programs 2004-07: A Guide for Rural Physician Programs in British Columbia, Ministry of Health and the BC Medical Association. (Letter in ‘B’ Items). 13-22 Letter dated October 6, 2005, from Northgate Minerals Corporation presenting Kemess Mine Expansion – Kemess North Project “Environmental Impact Assessment Report (report is in Town Hall Library). 13-23 Appendix B and Appendix C from the Mayor’s report regarding the Union of British Columbia Municipalities conference. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. Page 16
14. SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED FOR DISCUSSION
14-1 Adomeit/Bucher (SUPP 1A-1) THAT the news release dated October 7, 2005, from the Omineca Beetle Action 05.0801 Coalition entitled “OBAC Interim Executive Have First Meeting Since Funding OMINECA Announced”, be received (0360-20). BEETLE CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. COALITION
14-2 Adomeit/Farrow (SUPP 1A-2) THAT the email dated October 11, 2005, from M. Hanson, Communications 05.0802 Officer, New Democrat Official Opposition, requesting that Council submit a TERASEN written request to the BC Utilities Commission for public hearings regarding the GAS sale of Terasen Gas to Kinder Morgan, be received (0230-30).
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
05.0803 Stewart/Bucher THAT Council urges the British Columbia Utilities Commission to conduct public hearings surrounding the sale of Terasen Gas to Kinder Morgan. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OTHER BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS
15-1 K. Stecko, Fire Chief, advised Council that this is Fire Prevention Week and that FIRE it is important to: a) have a fire escape route that includes a designated meeting PREVEN- place; b) practice these fire routes; c) change the batteries in smoke detectors; TION WK d) know the Fire Department telephone number; and e) Once Out – Stay Out!
15-2 Goodacre/Howard 05.0804 THAT the Town engage the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, Vanderhoof, CN OVER- Burns Lake, and Kitwanga to take the initiative to work with Canadian National PASSES Railways (Alan Tucker) and the Prince Rupert Port Authority to get overpasses where level crossings now exists, i.e. Zobnick Road and Railway Avenue. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
15-3 Councillor Bucher reported that she and Councillor Howard attended the Blue BLUE Pearl Open House on October 5, 2005, and the Prospective Candidates PEARL Information Session on October 4, 2005.
15-4 Councillor Howard advised that he attended a meeting of concerned residents BLUE in the Glacier Gulch area regarding Blue Pearl’s molybdenum mine. The PEARL primary concerns had to do with water and hauling.
15-5 Mayor Davidson commented that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities is UBCM essential as it provides a better opportunity to work together. Mayor Davidson CONFER- advised that: a) the Canfor breakfast meeting was useful; b) Prime Minister ENCE Martin’s remarks regarding trade relationships were important; and c) Municipal governments have been granted status with Provincial and Federal government Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. Page 17
and this is seen as a major achievement.
PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD
16. None.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL (IN-CAMERA) MEETING OF COUNCIL PURSUANT TO SECTION 92 OF THE COMMUNITY CHARTER
17. Adomeit/Farrow 05.0805 THAT, pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Charter, Council gives notice NOTICE OF and exercises its authority and excludes the media and the public, except for IN-CAMERA municipal staff, from the Special (In-Camera) Meeting of Council following this Open Regular Meeting of Council to deal with matters falling under Section 90, subsections 1 and/or 2. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADJOURNMENT
18. Adomeit/Farrow 05.0806 THAT the Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned (9:20 p.m.). ADJOURN CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Certified Correct:
______James A. Davidson Wallace Mah Mayor Corporate Administrator/CAO Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. Page 18
Certified a True and Correct Copy of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at 7:32 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C.
______Wallace Mah Corporate Administrator/CAO
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