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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 7:30 p.m.

Council Present: Staff Present: Jim Davidson, Mayor Wallace Mah, Corporate Administrator/CAO Norm Adomeit, Councillor Deborah Sargent, 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 Jo Ann Groves, Councillor Darcey Kohuch, Director of Operational Services Marilyn Stewart, Councillor. Keith Stecko, Fire Chief Kelly Zacharias, Airport Manager/Deputy Fire Chief Janice McKay, Recording Secretary. Staff Excused: Amber Lyndon, Recreation Coordinator.

Media Present: C. Lester, The Peak; B. Armstrong, CFTK-TV, and T. Barker, The Interior News.

Public Present: R. Mitchell, D. Stevens, P. Julseth, G. Brown, M. Smith, D. Bustard, E. MacKay, A. Domes, B. Atherton, C. Collis, P. Brienesse, A. Hetherington, J. Senka, W. Garner, C. Northrup, P. Mahoney, G. LeHay, C. Paulson, G. Wilkins, S. Hidber, B. McGonigal, D. MacKay, F. Hoorn, and A. Howard.

CALL TO ORDER

1. Mayor Davidson called the meeting to order (7:35 p.m.).

APPROVAL OF AGENDA (including Supplemental Items)

1A. Farrow/Adomeit 06.0942 THAT Council approves the agenda, and the following supplemental items for AGENDA discussion later in the meeting: APPROVAL 1. Minutes of the Public Hearing for Bylaws 1521 and 1522 held November 7, 2006 (Tatlow Road North), to be discussed under Section 14, following the ‘D’ Items. 2. Report FIN 06-37 dated November 8, 2006, from L. Ford, Financial Administrator/Collector, introducing “Five Year (2006-2010) Financial Plan Amendment No. 3 Bylaw No. 1528” for readings, to be discussed under Section 8 (Item 8-3). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

PUBLIC HEARING

2. None.

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3-1 Adomeit/Farrow 06.0943 THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held October 10, 2006, be REG adopted. OCT 10 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

06.0944 Goodacre/Bucher THAT Council extends an invitation to the Sea Cadets to conduct their 40th Anniversary Celebration parade in Smithers. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-2 Farrow/Adomeit 06.0945 THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held October 11, C.O.W. 2006, be adopted. OCT 11 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

3-3 Minutes of the Public Hearing held November 7, 2006, Bylaws 1521 and 1522 PUBLIC See Section 14 “Supplemental Items Approved for Discussion”, following the ‘D’ HEARING Items.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 4-1 Adomeit/Farrow 06.0945 THAT Report ADM 06-100 dated October 24, 2006, from D. Sargent, Deputy ITEMS Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Planning, regarding items being made MADE public from the Special (In-Camera) Meeting of Council held September 26, PUBLIC 2006, be received; AND THAT no items be placed on the public agenda at this time (0640-01). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS 5-1 G. Brown and M. Smith, Citizens Concerned about Coalbed Methane CCCBM (CCCBM), updated Council on the work that has been undertaken since his previous presentation when Council’s assistance in urging the provincial government to extend the referral deadline for the proposed Coalbed Methane tenure to Outrider Energy was sought. 06.0946 Mr. Brown commended Council for its referral response to the Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Resources, adding that the issues regarding water, road access, fisheries, and quality of life including air quality were on track. Mr. Brown summarized the following key concerns outlined in the report “Coalbed Methane in the Bulkley Valley: A Summary of Citizens’ Concerns”: a) inadequate regulations for produced water; b) lack of public information regarding scope; c) no guarantees around future development being limited to the proposed tenure area; d) lack of confidence in the ability of the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission to ensure compliance with regulations; e) Valley landscape will be irreversibly altered; and f) the benefits are not worth the risk posed to other sectors in the existing local economy. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. Page 3

M. Smith presented the following highlights of the scientifically-based poll of 300 households by Synovate Research Company which was carried out from October 25 to 29 in the 846, 847, and 877 exchanges: a) 71% of respondents are opposed to the project going ahead; b) 70% believe the risk to salmon and steelhead outweigh the benefits; c) 60% believe there is an unacceptable risk to drinking water; d) 87% agreed that the provincial government should not sell the development rights to the company if the majority of Valley residents feel the risks are too great; and e) 58% felt that the provincial government’s public consultation efforts have been inadequate.

Ms. Smith requested that Council write to the Cabinet Ministers expressing the same points as stated in the referral letter and to request that the tenure not be granted until a full social and environmental impact assessment has been completed. Goodacre/Bucher THAT Mayor Davidson drafts a letter, for Council’s review, to send to Provincial Cabinet Ministers identifying: a) Council’s concerns as expressed in the Town’s referral response to the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources regarding the Telkwa Coalbed Methane Gas Tenure; and b) Council’s recommendation for an overhaul of the Oil and Gas Commission. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

COUNCIL REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR ADOMEIT

6-1 None.

COUNCILLOR BUCHER

6-2-1 Bucher/Groves 06.0946 THAT the minutes of the Advisory Committee meeting held T.A.C. October 20, 2006, be received (0540-20). OCT 20 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

6-2-2 Bucher/Adomeit 06.0947 THAT the Visitor Information Statistics from the Smithers District Chamber of VISITOR Commerce for the period ending October 31, 2006, be received (0230-20). INFO STATS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

6-2-3 Councillor Bucher displayed the 2006 Northern Exposure Award for Northern AWARD Advertisement awarded to Tourism Smithers by the Northern British Columbia Tourism Association.

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COUNCILLOR FARROW

6-3-1 Farrow/Adomeit 06.0948 THAT the minutes of the following Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako RDBN meetings held September 21, 2006, be received: a) Meeting No. 18; b) SEPT 21 Planning Committee; and c) Building Committee. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

6-3-2 Farrow/Adomeit 06.0949 THAT the minutes of the following Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako RDBN meetings held October 5, 2006, be received: a) Meeting No. 19; and OCT 5 b) Environmental Services Committee. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

6-3-3 Farrow/Groves 06.0950 THAT the minutes of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Emergency RDBN Executive Committee meeting held July 5, 2006, be received. EMERG EXEC CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

6-3-4 Farrow/Bucher 06.0951 THAT the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako’s vision statement, be received. RDBN VISION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. STATEMENT

6-3-5 Farrow/Adomeit 06.0952 THAT the minutes of the Planning and Design Committee meeting held October PLANNING 16, 2006, be received (0540-20). OCT 16 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

6-3-6 Councillor Farrow thanked K. Stecko, Fire Chief, for his valuable assistance to STECKO the Emergency Operations Centre in expediting the delivery of THANKS firewood and food to the people of Fort Babine during the recent snowstorm.

COUNCILLOR GOODACRE

6-4 Councillor Goodacre praised the Operational Services crew for their good work WORKS in clearing the at the cenotaph for the Remembrance Day ceremony and CREW commented on the longevity of the Fire Department’s public address system THANKS used at the annual event.

COUNCILLOR GROVES Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. Page 5

6-5-1 & 6-5-2 Groves/Adomeit 06.0953 THAT the notes of the Spirit of BC Community Committee (2010 Olympics) SPIRIT BC meetings held October 11, 2006, and November 2, 2006, be received. OCT 11 & NOV. 2 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

06.0954 Groves/Stewart CREATIVE THAT the Creative Communities Program guidelines be referred to the Social COMMUN Planning Committee for consideration, as recommended by the Spirit of BC Community Committee (2010 Olympics) on November 2, 2006.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Groves/Farrow 06.0955 NORTHERN THAT Councillor Groves, Co-Chair, Spirit of BC Community Committee (2010 SPIRIT Olympics) be authorized to attend the Northern Spirit of BC Regional ROUND- Roundtable being held November 15, and 16, 2006, in Prince George, as TABLE PG recommended by the Spirit of BC Community Committee (2010 Olympics) on November 2, 2006. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-5-3 & 6-5-4 Groves/Bucher 06.0956 THAT the minutes of the Economic Development Committee meetings held ECON DEV October 10, and October 17, be received (0540-20). OCT 10 & 17 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

6-5-5 Groves/Bucher 06.0957 THAT Report ADM 06-103 dated November 9, 2006, from Councillor Groves CHIPENIUK recommending appointment of R. Chipeniuk to the Economic Development APPT Committee, be received; AND THAT Council ratifies Mayor Davidson’s appointment of Ray Chipeniuk to the Economic Development Committee. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

COUNCILLOR STEWART

6-6-1 Stewart/Adomeit 06.0958 THAT the minutes of the Smithers Health Watch Advisory Committee meeting HEALTH held October 30, 2006, be received (0540-20). WATCH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. OCT 30 Mayor Davidson advised of the correct spelling of “Romanow” (Item 6.a).

6-6-2 Councillor Stewart acknowledged Safeway as a generous contributor SAFEWAY to the Soup Kitchen program.

MAYOR DAVIDSON

6-7-1 Goodacre/Adomeit Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. Page 6

06.0959 THAT the report “A Showcase of Canada’s Northwest Gateway - A New NWCDC Corridor of Opportunity”, distributed at the North West Corridor Development Corporation conference held October 11 to 13, 2006, in Terrace, be received; AND THAT the report be referred to the Tourism Advisory Committee and the Economic Development Committee to determine the level of interest regarding participation in the showcase to be held in 2007 or 2008 (0510-20). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

6-7-2 Goodacre/Bucher 06.0960 THAT the letter dated October 16, 2006, from B. Joseph, Indigenous Corporate NEW Training, thanking Mayor Davidson for participating in The New Relationship RELATION- and Working Effectively with Aboriginal Peoples conference held September 19 SHIP and 20, 2006, in Prince George, be received (0485-01). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

6-7-3 Mayor Davidson advised that the notes summarizing the Union of British UBCM Columbia Municipalities conference will be presented at the November 28th NOTES Regular Meeting of Council.

STAFF (A) REPORTS

7A-1 Adomeit/Groves 06.0961 THAT the report dated October 4, 2006, from D. Kohuch, Director of ARENA Operational Services, requesting approval to include $14,000 in the 2007 NETTING budget for arena safety netting, be referred to budget (7900-20). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

7A-2 Groves/Adomeit 06.0962 THAT Council supports the Smithers Volunteer Firefighters Association’s CAPITAL application for a Capital Gaming grant for funding up to $100,000 to be used GAMING towards a regional fire training centre, as requested in Report FIR 06-012 dated GRANT October 20, 2006, from K. Stecko, Fire Chief (7140-20). SVFD CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

7A-3 Adomeit/Farrow 06.0963 THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and Chief Adminstrative Officer to sign a NORTHERN five-year lease renewal between the Town of Smithers and Northern Lights Air LIGHTS AIR Ltd., as recommended in Report AIR 06-022 dated October 18, 2006, from LEASE K. Zacharias, Airport Manager/Deputy Fire Chief (1640-20). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

7A-4 Adomeit/Farrow 06.0964 THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and Chief Adminstrative Officer to sign a 580741 five-year lease renewal between the Town of Smithers and 580741 B.C. Ltd., as B.C. LTD. recommended in Report AIR 06-023 dated October 18, 2006, from K. Zacharias, Airport Manager/Deputy Fire Chief (1640-20). Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. Page 7

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

7A-5 Farrow/Goodacre 06.0965 THAT Council cancels the Regular Meeting of Council scheduled for Tuesday, DEC 26 December 26, 2006, as recommended in Report ADM 06-101 dated October COUNCIL 25, 2006, from C. Lee, Corporate Administrative Assistant (0550-01). MEETING CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

STAFF (B) REPORTS

7B-1 Adomeit/Farrow 06.0966 THAT the following department reports for September 2006, be received: SEPT DEPT a) Airport Services; b) Bylaw Enforcement; c) Development Services REPORTS Department; d) Fire Department; and e) Operational Services Department. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

7B-2 Farrow/Groves 06.0967 THAT Report OPS 06-11 dated October 3, 2006, from D. Kohuch, Director of RIVERSIDE Operational Services, presenting the 2006 Riverside Park Approved PARK Accommodation Inspection from Tourism British Columbia, be received (6140- INSPECTION 20). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

7B-3 Groves/Adomeit 06.0968 THAT Report OPS 06-12 dated October 25, 2006, from D. Kohuch, Director of WATER Operational Services, presenting the results of the water supply system INSPECTION inspection by the Municipal Insurance Association, be received (6140-20). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

7B-4 Bucher/Groves 06.0969 THAT Report DEV 06-085 dated November 7, 2006, from M. Allen, Director of TELKWA Development Services, presenting the Town’s letter to the Ministry of Energy, COALBED Mines and Petroleum Resources regarding the Telkwa Coalbed Methane Gas METHANE Tenure Referral, be received (0510-01). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

BYLAWS

8-1 “Highway Closure and Dedication Removal (Walkway between Lots 10 and 11, 06.0970 Plan PRP13730, District Lot 865, Range 5, Coast District) Bylaw No. 1526” BYLAW 1526 Farrow/Groves THAT Bylaw No. 1526, cited as “Highway Closure and Dedication Removal Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. Page 8

(Walkway between Lots 10 and 11, Plan PRP13730, District Lot 865, Range 5, Coast District) Bylaw No. 1526”, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

8-2 “Five-Year (2006-2010) Financial Plan, Amendment No. 2 Bylaw No. 1527” 06.0971 BYLAW 1527 Bucher/Groves THAT Bylaw No. 1527, cited as “Five-Year (2006-2010) Financial Plan, Amendment No. 2 Bylaw No. 1527”, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

8-3 (14-2) “Five-Year (2006-2010) Financial Plan, Amendment No. 3 Bylaw No. 1528” 06.0972 BYLAW 1528 Bucher/Adomeit THAT Report FIN 06-37 dated November 8, 2006, from L. Ford, Financial Administrator/Collector introducing “Five-Year (2006-2010) Financial Plan, Amendment No. 3 Bylaw No. 1528” for readings, be received;

AND THAT Bylaw No. 1528, cited as “Five-Year (2006-2010) Financial Plan, Amendment No. 3 Bylaw No. 1528”, be read a first and second time.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 06.0973 Farrow/Groves THAT Bylaw No. 1528, cited as “Five-Year (2006-2010) Financial Plan, Amendment No. 3 Bylaw No. 1528”, be read a third time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

8-4 “Official Community Plan Amendment (06-01) Bylaw No. 1521” 06.0974 BYLAW 1521 Groves/Farrow THAT Bylaw No. 1521, cited as “Official Community Plan Amendment (06-01) Bylaw No. 1521”, be read a third time.

OPPOSED: COUNCILLORS BUCHER AND GOODACRE. CARRIED 06.0975 .

Farrow/Adomeit THAT Bylaw No. 1521, cited as “Official Community Plan Amendment (06-01) Bylaw No. 1521”, be adopted. OPPOSED: COUNCILLORS BUCHER AND GOODACRE. CARRIED .

8-5 “Zoning Amendment (06-02) Bylaw No. 1522” 06.0976 BYLAW 1522 Farrow/Groves THAT Bylaw No. 1522, cited as “Zoning Amendment (06-02) Bylaw No. 1522”, Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. Page 9

be read a third time.

OPPOSED: COUNCILLORS BUCHER AND GOODACRE. CARRIED 06.0977 .

Farrow/Adomeit THAT Bylaw No. 1522, cited as “Zoning Amendment (06-02) Bylaw No. 1522”, be adopted. OPPOSED: COUNCILLORS BUCHER AND GOODACRE. CARRIED .

CORRESPONDENCE - (A) ITEMS

9-1 Farrow/Groves 06.0978 THAT Council approves the request to reallocate $1,383 from the 2006 grant RECYCLING for leasing bins to be applied to the purchase of a baler, as requested in the BALER letter dated October 3, 2006, from E. Harding, Smithers and Area Recycling Society (1850-20). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

9-2 Farrow/Adomeit 06.0979 THAT the email dated October 6, 2006, from J. Labelle, Communications MEAT Officer, Meat Industry Enhancement Strategy, BC Food Processors INDUSTRY Association, seeking applications for Community Solutions projects, be received COMMUNITY (0530-05). SOLUTIONS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

9-3 Bucher/Adomeit 06.0980 THAT the invitation dated October 6, 2006, from M. Falk, Panel Analyst, KEMESS Kemess North Mine - Joint Review Panel, Northgate Minerals Corporation, to PUBLIC attend the public hearings being held November 20 to 24, 2006, in Smithers, be HEARINGS received (5280-18). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

9-4 Bucher/Groves 06.0981 THAT the email dated October 25, 2006, from M. Falk confirming that Mayor KEMESS Davidson and T. Bobb are scheduled to make presentations at the Kemess PUBLIC North Copper-Gold Mine Project public hearings on November 23, 2006, at HEARINGS 11:15 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. respectively, be received (5280-18). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

9-5 Farrow/Groves 06.0982 THAT the letter dated October 16, 2006, from D. Bourque, National President, CUPW Canadian Union of Postal Workers, presenting a resolution that supports the RESOLUTION operation of Canada Post as a public service organization rather than a commercial enterprise, be received (0430-30). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. Page 10

9-6 Farrow/Groves 06.0983 THAT the letter received October 13, 2006, from Pitch-In British Columbia PITCH-IN regarding programs and events and seeking members, be received, be BC received (5380-01). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

9-7 Farrow/Bucher 06.0984 THAT the letter dated October 6, 2006, from Minister S. Hagen, Ministry of 2011 Tourism, Sport and the Arts, seeking bids for the right to host the 2011 Western WESTERN Canada Summer Games, be received (0410-01). CANADA SUMMER CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. GAMES

9-8 Adomeit/Farrow 06.0985 THAT the letter dated October 11, 2006, from K. Biagioni, Coordinator, Northern SMOKE- Region, Canadian Cancer Society, seeking support at the Union of British FREE BC Columbia Municipalities conference for Merritt’s resolution calling on the Provincial government to make B.C. 100% smoke-free, be received (0530-05). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 9-9 Farrow/Goodacre 06.0986 THAT the memorandum dated October 12, 2006, from the First Nations Summit COMMUNITY- and Union of British Columbia Municipalities regarding Community-to- TO- Community Forum funding for 2006/2007, be received; COMMUNITY FORUM AND THAT staff submit an application for Community-to-Community Forum FUNDING funding (0485-01, 0230-30). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

9-10 Bucher/Stewart 06.0987 THAT the letter dated October 19, 2006, from C. Schneider, Silver Hilton AIRPORT Steelhead Lodge, presenting a petition signed by 49 individuals requesting DOORS large automatic opening doors at the baggage claim end of the airport terminal, be received; AND THAT K. Zacharias, Airport Manager/Deputy Fire Chief, send a reply to C. Schneider advising that the matter is being pursued (8400-03). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

9-11 Goodacre/Bucher 06.0988 THAT the invitation dated October 19, 2006, from the Smithers Art Gallery to GALLERY attend the show “Valley Painters: A Look Back”, on display to November 22, EXHIBIT 2006, be received (7960-02). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

9-12 Farrow/Groves 06.0989 THAT Council supports the Corporation of Delta’s initiative to persuade the BRUNSWICK Province to return lands, expropriated in the 1960’s, to the Brunswick Point POINT FARM Farm families, as requested in the letter dated October 20, 2006, from the Corporation of Delta (0470-01). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. Page 11

9-13 Bucher/Groves 06.0990 THAT the letter dated October 18, 2006, from J. Pressey, Planning Forester, BABINE Ministry of Forests and Range, inviting comments regarding the Babine AREA BC Business Area of British Columbia Timber Sales Forest Stewardship Plan, TIMBER available for viewing to December 16, 2006, be received (0360-20, 0410-30). SALES CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

9-14 Bucher/Stewart 06.0991 THAT the letter dated October 19, 2006, from the Honourable Carol Skelton, SKELTON Minister of National Revenue and Minister of Western Economic Diversification, RUNWAY replying to Mayor Davidson’s letter regarding potential federal support for the EXTENSION airport runway extension, be received (8400-03). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

9-15 Groves/Bucher 06.0992 THAT the letter dated October 25, 2006, from J. Dalton, General Manager, 20/20 20/20 Resorts, seeking a Council representative to participate in meetings RESORTS regarding ski hill developments, be received (0230-20).

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

06.0993 Adomeit/Goodacre THAT Councillor Bucher be authorized to participate in 20/20 ski hill development meetings. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

9-16 Farrow/Bucher 06.0993 THAT the letter dated October 20, 2006, from M. Hunt, President, Union of UBCM British Columbia Municipalities, advising that applications are being accepted GENERAL for the General Strategic Priorities Fund and the Innovations Fund programs, be STRATEGIC/ received (0230-30). INNOVATIONS FUND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Staff were directed to obtain clarification regarding expediting the MRIF application review for the Smithers Regional Airport runway extension project.

9-17 Bucher/Adomeit 06.0994 THAT the letter dated October 25, 2006, from A. Barley, President, Central CULTURAL Interior Regional Arts Council, seeking support for a pilot project to develop a ALLIANCE cultural alliance to increase cultural tourism regionally, be received (0530-05). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

9-18 Farrow/Groves 06.0995 THAT the letter dated October 24, 2006, from E. Salle, President, British CATTLEMEN’ Columbia Cattlemen’s Association, requesting a letter of support for the cattle S ASSOC industry’s initiatives to expand range opportunities to help offset the economic RANGE OPPORT effects of the Mountain Pine Beetle epidemic, be received; AND THAT Council provides a letter of support (0530-05). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. Page 12

9-19 Farrow/Bucher 06.0996 THAT Council approves the use of arena Dressing Room ‘E’ for a hospitality OLDTIMERS room, during the Oldtimers hockey tournament being held on November 24 and HOSPITALITY 25, 2006, as requested in the letter dated October 26, 2006, from M. Bundock, ROOM AT ARENA President, Smithers Oldtimers Hockey League (0530-05, 0230-01). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

9-20 Farrow/Bucher 06.0997 THAT Council provides a letter of support to C. Mensies, Coordinator, Bulkley BLEACHER Valley Exhibition, to accompany the funding application for new bleachers at the SUPPORT fairgrounds, as requested in the letter dated November 3, 2006, from C. Mensies (0360-20). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

9-21 Farrow/Groves 06.0998 THAT the letter dated October 25, 2006, from S. Hosatte, Director, Buildings REFRIGER- Group, Natural Resources Canada, regarding contributions granted within the ATION framework of the CETC-Varennes’ Refrigeration Action Program for Buildings, ACTION be referred to staff (1855-01). PROGRAM CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

9-22 Farrow/Bucher 06.0999 THAT the letter dated November 7, 2006, from M. Mueller, Chair, Meadows MEADOWS Fundraising Committee, Smithers Community Services Association, requesting FUNDRAISING permission to install a sign at the corner of Highway 16 and Main Street to SIGN recognize sponsors of the Meadows project, be received; AND THAT Council approves the request to erect the sign for a four-month period (0230-20). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

9-23 Adomeit/Farrow 06.1000 THAT the letter dated October 5, 2006, from C. Seychuk, Executive Director, VICTIM Smithers RCMP Based Victim Assistance Program presenting statistical ASSISTANCE information for July, August, and September and notice of the Emergency STATS Social Services course being held October 16, 2006, be received (7400-02). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

9-24 & 9-25 Farrow/Groves 06.1001 THAT the letter dated October 4, 2006, from Mayor S. Smith, District of ICBC Houston, and the letter dated October 16, 2006, from Mayor B. Magee, Village CHALLENGE of Burns Lake, accepting Council’s challenge for ICBC’s Zero Crash Month, be received (0510-01, 0470-20). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

9-26 Stewart/Groves 06.01002 THAT the letter dated October 27, 2006, from J. Sung, Safeway We Care SAFEWAY Coordinator, regarding procedures for the 2007 fundraising campaign for WE CARE Operation Keyhole, be received (0540-30). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. Page 13

9-27 Goodacre/Adomeit 06.1003 THAT the letter dated November 6, 2006, from A. Schibli thanking K. Stecko SCHIBLI and K. Zacharias for acknowledging his 20-years of service as a volunteer 20-YEAR firefighter, be received (7200-01). SERVICE CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

CORRESPONDENCE - (B) ITEMS- RECEIVE AND REPLY

10. None.

CORRESPONDENCE - (B) ITEMS - RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION

11-1 to 11-42 Adomeit/Stewart 06.1004 THAT the following correspondence be received: ‘B’ RFI 11-1 Letter dated October 13, 2006, from R. Braam, Regional Project Manager, Ministry of Economic Development, supporting the Town’s application for a Communities in Transition Grant (0540-20). 11-2 Letter dated October 12, 2006, from Minister R. Neufeld, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, regarding amendments to legislation concerning independent power producers (0410-01). 11-3 Email dated October 11, 2006, from T. Berekoff, University of Northern British Columbia, presenting NMP Trust, Fall 2006 (0490-03). 11-4 Email dated October 16, 2006, from Mrs. J. Roe, Chilliwack, regarding observations made during a visit to Smithers (0530-01). 11-5 Letter dated October 10, 2006, from the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia (MFABC) regarding payout on MFABC Issue #51 Term 10 (1860-02). 11-6 Letter dated October 13, 2006, from the Ministry of Small Business and Revenue advising of the transfer of Hotel Tax funds for August 2006 (6900-01). 11-7 Letter dated October 13, 2006, from Transport Canada advising that Airports Capital Assistance Program funds will be issued for the “Smithers Airport - Electrical Distribution Upgrade Project” (8420-20). 11-8 Letter dated October 12, 2006, from R. Neufeld, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, summarizing changes to the Utilities Commission Act (0410-01). 11-9 Registration information regarding the Fraser Basin Conference, Sustainability: Inspiring Action, being held November 16 and 17, 2006, in Vancouver (0480-01). 11-10 Letter dated October 17, 2006, from C. Farrow, Chair, Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, replying to the letter from D. Sargent regarding support from D. Harris, Member of Parliament, Cariboo-Prince George, for the Smithers Regional Airport runway extension project (0480-20, 8400-03). 11-11 Letter dated October 17, 2006, from Mayor J. Eglinski, City of Fort St. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. Page 14

John, to the Resort Municipality of Whistler, stating Fort St. John’s opposition to the resolution for Private for Profit Accommodations inside British Columbia Provincial Parks (0230-30). 11-12 Letter dated October 13, 2006, from A. Currie, Project Assessment Director, Environmental Assessment Office, regarding presentations by provincial agencies at Kemess North hearings (5280-18). 11-13 Letter and report dated October 20, 2006, from Mayor D. Corrigan, City of Burnaby, supporting Federal Private Member Bill M-38 that would phase out the production and importation of products containing Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (0470-10). 11-14 Letter dated October 24, 2006, from S. Hooper, Canadian Diabetes Association, advising that November is Diabetes Month and the Association will be canvassing during November (0630-01). 11-15 Email dated October 24, 2006, from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities advising that the 2007 Sustainable Community Awards Information and Application Booklet is available for downloading on FCM’s website (0230-30). 11-16 Email dated November 1, 2006, from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities seeking nominations for Sustainable Community Awards in the Residential Development category (0230-30). 11-17 Letter dated October 20, 2006, from B. Joseph, Indigenous Corporate Training, presenting a summary of presentations from the New Relationship: and Working Effectively with Aboriginal Peoples Conference held September 19 and 20, 2006, in Prince George (0485- 01). 11-18 Approved routine request form to allow St. Joseph’s School to conduct a cross-country run on October 19, 2006 (0300-04). 11-19 Letter dated October 20, 2006, from Alcan Inc. advising that Alcan Press Releases may be downloaded from Alcan’s website (0510-20). 11-20 Letter dated October 20, 2006, from I. Chong, Minister of Community Services, advising of approval of a $10,000 infrastructure planning grant for “Community Energy Plan” (1855-04). 11-21 Memorandum dated November 1, 2006, from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities announcing communities, including Smithers, selected to proceed to the final proposal stage for Round 2 under the Community Health Promotion Fund (0230-30). 11-22 Letter dated November 1, 2006, from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities advising that the Community Health Promotion Fund (Round 2) project “Smithers Official Community Health Plan” has been approved in principle (0230-30). 11-23 Letter dated October 30, 2006, from S. Johnston, Chief Operating Officer, Northern Health, advising that R. Holoien will take over as Chief Operating Officer for the Northwest Health Services Delivery Area (0500-05). 11-24 Letter dated November 1, 2006, from the Agricultural Land Commission Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. Page 15

to Silver King Woodlands Inc. regarding an application to subdivide property located between Dohler Flats and Powell Street (3040-20). 11-25 Letter dated October 1, 2006, from M. Cousins, President, Economic Development Association of B.C., seeking members (0540-20). 11-26 Letter dated October 30, 2006, from W. J. Warner, Regional Manager, Northern Interior Forest Region, regarding the status of the application by the Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation for a Probationary Community Forest Agreement (0360-20). 11-27 Letter dated November 2006 from the Adoptive Families Association of British Columbia advising that November is Adoption Awareness Month (0530-05). 11-28 BC Meating News, BC Food Processors Association, October 1, 2006, and November 1, 2006 (1405-01). 11-29 Letter dated October 27, 2006, from G. Abbott, Minister of Health, replying to Councillor Stewart’s letter regarding Lakes District Hospital (0410-30, 0500-05). 11-30 Member Release, Union of British Columbia Municipalities, November 3, 2006 (0230-30). 11-31 Invitation to attend the Doug Little Memorial Lecture “Sustainable Forest Policy Development in the Global Era: What Role Ought British Columbia to Play?” being held November 16, 2006, at the University of Northern British Columbia (0490-03). 11-32 Email dated October 26, 2006, from the Community Youth Development Coalition of B.C., advising of a new Community Youth Development grant program (0490-01). 11-33 Letter dated October 31, 2006, from D. Jay, Corporate Administrator, City of Prince Rupert, presenting a report from the United Fishermen and Allied Workers’ Union regarding welfare reform and Prince Rupert Council’s resolution (0470-20). 11-34 Email dated November 8, 2006, from the Smithers District Chamber of Commerce regarding participation in the promotion of the 2006 Smithers Merchant Christmas Campaign “Christmas Under the Stars” (0230-20). 11-35 Letter dated November 2, 2006, from B. Cohen, Chair, British Columbia Electoral Boundaries Commission, advising of consultation sessions being held November 16, 2006, in Terrace (0470-50). 11-36 Reminder from the British Columbia Achievement Foundation regarding nominations (deadline November 30, 2006) (0220-01). 11-37 News Release dated October 28, 2006, from Northern Trust, entitled “Northern Trust Announces Funding for Prince George Airport Expansion Project” (6750-20). 11-38 Minutes of the Voluntary Recreational Access Management Group meeting held September 20, 2006 (5280-09).

11-39 Letter dated November 9, 2006, from I. Chong, Minister of Community Services, advising that the 2006/07 Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing Grant Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. Page 16

of $78,537 will be transferred to the Town’s account (0410-03). 11-40 Email correspondence opposing granting of tenure for the development of coalbed methane in the Bulkley Valley (0510-01, 0530-05): a) Dr. Biz Bastian b) the Gattiker’s c) J. Chaplin d) C. Heinrichs e) C. Marchant f) M. Howard g) V. Elmore h) E. Walford i) D. Dertell j) L. Moolman k) S. Stanley l) N. Gust m) D. Brown n) B. Cobill and R. Zitkauskas o) R. Jenne p) L. and L. Blow q) C. and R. Buckna r) L. Hill. 11-41 Letter dated October 25, 2006, from the Village of Hazelton, to the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, regarding proposed tenure to Outrider Energy Ltd. for the development of coalbed gas in the Bulkley Valley (0470-20, 0510-01). 11-42 Letter dated October 23, 2006, from Councillor Donas, Village of Telkwa, replying to the referral from the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources regarding proposed tenure to Outrider Energy Ltd. for the development of coalbed gas in the Bulkley Valley (0470-01, 0510-01). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

CORRESPONDENCE - (C) ITEMS

12-1 to 12-19 Adomeit/Farrow 06.1005 THAT the following correspondence, be received: ‘C’ ITEMS 12-1 Invitation dated October 11, 2006, from D. McKenzie, President, Smithers District Chamber of Commerce, to attend the Community and Business Awards being held October 21, 2006 (0230-20). 12-2 Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey, Northcoast/Nechako Region, from Service Canada. 12-3 Invitation dated October 2, 2006, from C. Brunt, Coordinator, Feeling at Home Project, University of Northern British Columbia, to attend the seminar being held November 6, 2006, in Prince George (0490-03). 12-4 News Release dated October 10, 2006, from Northern Health entitled “Northern Health Working to Reduce Tobacco Use through Community Grants” (0500-05). 12-5 News Release dated October 12, 2006, from NovaGold Resources Inc. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. Page 17

entitled “NovaGold Continues to Add Value, Shareholders Continue to Reject Barrick Offer” (5280-18). 12-6 News Release dated October 24, 2006, from NovaGold Resources Inc. entitled “NovaGold Advises Shareholders to Take No Action Regarding Barrick Gold’s Amended Unsolicited Takeover Bid” (5280-18). 12-7 News Release dated October 25, 2006, from NovaGold Resources Inc. entitled “Final Feasibility Study Completed at NovaGold’s Galore Creek Project” (5280-18). 12-8 Economic Outlook PowerPoint presentation from the North West Corridor Development Corporation conference held October 11 to 13, 2006, in Terrace (0510-20). 12-9 Invitation dated October 12, 2006, from J. Lloyd-Smith, A/District Manager, Ministry of Forests and Range, to attend a meeting regarding implications of the Mountain Pine Beetle on the Bulkley Timber Supply Area being held October 26, 2006 (5280-16). 12-10 Letter from the Coalition for Licensing and Registration of Off Road Vehicles seeking support by Union of British Columbia Municipalities members for legislation regarding registration, licensing, and management of off-road vehicles in British Columbia (0230-30, 0530- 05). 12-11 Email dated October 17, 2006, from the BC Plan Committee seeking input and advising of public meetings (0410-01). 12-12 Notice from Smithers Community Services Association regarding the 2006 Bulkley Valley Job Fair being held October 26, 2006, in Smithers (0230-20). 12-13 News Release dated October 23, 2006, from Blue Pearl Ltd. entitled “Blue Pearl Closes Public Offering of Subscription Receipts” (5280-18). 12-14 Press Release dated October 26, 2006, from Blue Pearl Mining Ltd. entitled “Blue Pearl Completes US $575 Million Acquisition of Integrated Molybdenum Producer Thompson Creek” (0510-20). 12-15 Nexus newsletter, Northwest Science and Innovation Society, October 2006 (1405-01). 12-16 BC Tourism News, October 29, 2006 (6900-01). 12-17 Notice from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities regarding a memorial service for M. Baker, past President, on November 4, 20006 (0230-30). 12-18 Letter from the British Columbia/ Command, Royal Canadian Legion, promoting the “Two Minute Wave of Silence” at 11:00 a.m. on Remembrance Day (0230-01). 12-19 Email dated November 1, 2006, from the Northwest Animal Shelter advising of the Annual General Meeting being held November 9, 2006, and fundraising events (0220-01). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. Page 18

CORRESPONDENCE - (D) ITEMS

13-1 to 13-17 Adomeit/Groves 06.1006 THAT the following correspondence, as routed, be received for information: ‘D’ ITEMS 13-1 Alcan Press Releases dated September 28, 29, and October 3, 10, 13, and 23, 2006. 13-2 Smithers Community Services Association Newsletter, October 2006. 13-3 Transition, BC Coalition of People with Disabilities, Fall 2006. 13-4 Turning the Tide - Protecting Health and Environment from Toxic Pollution, Western Canada Committee, Spring 2006. 13-5 Housing Matters BC - A Housing Strategy for British Columbia, Ministry of Housing, October 2006. 13-6 AGRI Digest, September/October. 13-7 The Inside Scoop, Northwest Animal Shelter, Fall 2006. 13-8 Kemess North Mine - Evaluation of Non-Aqueous On-Land Waste Disposal Options, Brodie Consulting Ltd., October 2006. 13-9 Northern Directions, Northern Health, Fall 2006 (0500-05). 13-10 Registration information for the Resource Expo 2006 - Aboriginal Energy and Resource Development Conference being held November 22 and 23, 2006, in Calgary. 13-11 Clean Air Kit: A Guide for Local Government, BC Transit (8500-01). 13-12 Municipal World, November 2006. 13-13 Funding Your Community Energy Initiatives - A Guide to Funding and Resources for British Columbia Local Governments, October 2006. 13-14 Home Alone with No Support, BC Health Coalition. 13-15 Registration information for the Fraser Basin Sustainability - Inspiring Action! conference being held November 16 and 17, 2006 in Vancouver. 13-16 Small Business Roundtable Report to Government, Ministry of Small Business and Revenue, October 2006. 13-17 Information package from the University of Victoria regarding programs. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

14. SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED FOR DISCUSSION

14-1 Farrow/Adomeit 06.1007 THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing for “Official Community Plan PUBLIC Amendment (06-01) Bylaw No. 1521” and “Zoning Amendment (06-02) Bylaw Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. Page 19

HEARING No. 1522” (Tatlow Road North) held November 7, 2006, be received. MINUTES CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

OTHER BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS

15-1 Bucher/Stewart 06.1008 THAT staff contact Prism Consultants to confirm that a Committee of the Whole C.O.W. meeting will be scheduled for Tuesday, December 12, 2006, at 6:30 p.m.; DEC 12 AND THAT the staff invites the Second Sheet of Ice Committee to attend the meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

15-2 L. Ford, Financial Administrator/Collector, reminded Council of the Grant-in-Aid GRANT-IN- meeting being held on Tuesday, November 21, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. AID

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD

16. Dave Stevens commented on: a) the Library Board’s presentation for an D. STEVENS expanded facility; b) the Village of Telkwa’s response to the Coalbed Methane referral regarding air quality issues; c) the availability of agenda packages on Friday afternoons when there is a Monday statutory holiday; and d) his disappointment in Council’s decision to rezone Tatlow Road North.

A. HOWARD Andy Howard acknowledged the difficult decision faced by Council regarding the rezoning of Tatlow Road North, stating his preference to have big box stores located closer to Main Street and that he is happy to see opportunities for other businesses in Smithers.

P. JULSETH Peggy Julseth, Terrace, reported that the fear and opposition that existed when it was first learned that WalMart was coming to Terrace, is gone now. The coming of WalMart meant that some of the retailers had to change.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL (IN-CAMERA) MEETING OF COUNCIL PURSUANT TO SECTION 92 OF THE COMMUNITY CHARTER

17. Bucher/Groves 06.1009 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/Stewart 06.1010 THAT the Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned (9:50 p.m.). ADJOURN CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. Page 20

Certified Correct:

______James A. Davidson Wallace Mah Mayor Corporate Administrator/CAO

Certified a True and Correct Copy of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 7:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C.

______Wallace Mah Corporate Administrator/CAO

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