MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2006 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1

PRESENT: Mayor L. Mann, Councillors T. Day D. Good, N. Martin, G. Milligan, G. Troup

REGRETS: I. Callioux, due to illness.

STAFF PRESENT: Kelly Bunn, CAO C. Vanderaegen, Administrative Assistant

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Mann called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.

IN-CAMERA

MOTION 06-03-01 CouncillorTroup moved that the meeting go in-camera at 6:15 p.m.

MOTION CARRIED

MOTION 06-03-02 Councillor Martin moved that the meeting return to regular meeting at 7:15 p.m.

MOTION CARRIED

PUBLIC MEETING

1. Development Permit Application 2006-02: Demolition of existing building and construction of a four storey, 71-unit apartment building with associated vehicle parking and landscaping at 7701 98 Street, Lot P, Block 10, Plan 0254RS.

IV ADOPTION OF AGENDA

- Additions Mayor Mann: Northern Mayors Caucus.

- Deletions None.

MOTION 06-03-04 Councillor Martin moved that the agenda be adopted as amended.

MOTION CARRIED

MOTION 06-03-05 Councillor Milligan moved that Shell Canada be sent a letter advising that the Town of Peace River would like Shell Canada to MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2006 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 2 use the Peace River Airport for their upcoming plant expansion project.

MOTION CARRIED

MOTION 06-03-06 Councillor Good moved that the Town of Peace River contribute $200.00 to the Northern Alberta Mayors Caucus as their portion of the cost of a survey to be conducted in the near future.

MOTION CARRIED

V MINUTES

1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Town of Peace River Held on Monday, February 27, 2006.

MOTION 06-03-07 Councillor Good moved that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Ii Council of the Town of Peace River be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED

2. Minutes of the Town of Peace River Planning Committee Meeting Held on Monday, March 6, 2006.

Council requested that the words as a third partner be removed from the Committee Action Item number 3 under section III Unfinished Business.

MOTION 06-03-08 Councillor Troup moved that the Minutes of the Town of Peace River Planning Committee be adopted as amended.

MOTION CARRIED

VI DELEGATIONS

None.

VII UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. City of Grande Prairie.

Council was asked to set a date for the proposed informal meeting with the City of Grande Prairie Council.

Council chose April 20, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. to meet with the City of Grande Prairie Council in Peace River.

VIII MANAGERS REPORTS

1. Sport and Recreation Department. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE 2006 AT TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 13, 16:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3 Enclosed was a report to Council form James Bazan Lindsay regarding sports field upgrades.

MOTION 06-03-09 Councillor Good moved that the Town of Peace River donate $15,000.00 to the Peace River Soccer Association subject to the Glenmary Football Field being included in the sports field upgrade II project and if not the request must be returned to the March 27, 2006 Council meeting.

MOTION CARRIED

2. Peace River Fire/EMS.

Enclosed was an invitation to attend the 2006 Northwest Fire Conference & Tradeshow to be held March 31, April 1 & 2, 2006 in Peace River.

MOTION 06-03-10 Councillor Milligan moved that any member of Council who wished I to attend the 2006 Northwest Fire Conference and Tradeshow to be held in Peace River March 31, April 1 & 2, 2006 be enabled to do so.

MOTION CARRIED

IX FINANCIAL STATEMENT(S)

None.

X COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. Minutes of the Town of Peace River Planning Committee Meeting Held on March 6, 2006.

Actions of Council were as follows:

1. Gun-Shy Investments.

MOTION 06-03-11 Councillor Martin moved that Council support in principal the proposed residential development at 11202 103 Street, Old Forestry Compound subject to: a A geotechnical evaluation, which supports all of the proposed development. b A traffic and service evaluation to ensure that proposed developments could be accommodated.

MOTION CARRIED

2. PREMS.

MOTION 06-03-12 Councillor Good moved that a joint meeting with PREMS and Bill Diepeveen and the Town of Peace River representatives be set for either the second or third week of April 2006.

I MOTION CARRIED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2006 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 4

3. NAIT.

MOTION 06-03-13 Councillor Martin moved that the Northern Alberta Development Council be invited to attend the joint meeting being held by NAIT and the Town of Peace River to discuss future training requirements in the region, with key regional industry leaders in attendance.

MOTION CARRIED

Xl NEW BUSINESS

1. Alberta Community Development.

Enclosed was a letter from Ken Zurfluh, Area Manager regarding access to Greene Valley Provincial Park.

MOTION 06-03-14 Councillor Good moved that Alberta Community Development be advised that the Town of Peace River supports the Greene Valley Provincial Park access project in principle and is prepared to cost share 1/3 of the $20,000.00 cost of the feasibility study, with Northern Sunrise County and the Province of Alberta each contributing 1/3.

MOTION CARRIED

2. PREDA.

Enclosed was an email from Alberta Economic Development regarding the PREDA 2006 Operations Plan Draft 3 to be discussed at the PREDA Management Board meeting to be held on March 22, 2006 in Nampa and a copy of the meeting agenda.

This item was received for Councils information.

3. Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation.

Enclosed was a letter from John Engleder, Regional Director supporting the Town of Peace Rivers cost sharing proposal for a feasibility study for decorative lighting on the Peace River Bridge and requesting a detailed cost sharing proposal reflecting the cost implications of the study.

MOTION 06-03-15 Councillor Milligan moved that Administration investigate the costs associated with a feasibility study for decorative lighting on the Peace River Bridge and investigate previous study done.

MOTION CARRIED

4. AADAC. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2006 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5 Enclosed was an email from Gayle Allen, AADAC Tobacco Reduction Unit/Problem Gambling Unit regarding the Barb Tarbox Awards of Excellence and Youth Scholarship request for nominations.

MOTION 06-03-16 Councillor Milligan moved that the Barb Tarbox Awards of Excellence and Youth Scholarship nomination information be forwarded to Donna Hardacre and Frits Dijk with Peace Country and Linda Tutt with Peace River School Division No. 10.

MOTION CARRIED

5. Fairview Ag. Societys Livestock Committee.

Enclosed was a request for sponsorship of the Fairview

Amateur Rodeo to be held June 23 25, 2006. Council made a donation of $500.00 to the Rodeo in 2005

MOTION 06-03-17 Councillor Milligan moved that the Fairview Ag. Society be sent a letter advising that regretfully the Town of Peace River will be unable to make a contribution this year because the Town must spread its support to other small regional events.

MOTION CARRIED

6. Peace River & District Chamber of Commerce.

Enclosed was a copy of a letter from Patty Savoie, Executive Director to Sean Willis, Transport consultant, Stantec Consulting regarding the Peace River West Hill Interchange.

This item was received for Councils information.

7. FCM.

Enclosed was a fax from Gloria Kovach, President regarding the World Urban Forum to be held in Vancouver June 19 23, 2006.

This item was received for Councils information.

8. Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation.

Enclosed was a letter from the Hon. Lyle Oberg, Minister regarding provincial appointments to the Edmonton Airports Authoritys Board of Directors.

This item was received for Councils information.

9. Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse.

Enclosed were a letter from Alison Leancy, Chair and Treena Schmidt, Alberta Director and an information package requesting that June 15, 2006 be proclaimed World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in the Town of Peace River. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2006 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS

MOTION 06-03-18 Councillor Milligan moved that June 15, 2006 be proclaimed World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in the Town of Peace River.

MOTION CARRIED

Councillor Good left the meeting at 8:35 p.m.

10. Macmum Outfitters.

Enclosed was a letter from Roy Thompson regarding the lack of air service for the Town of Peace River and area.

MOTION 06-03-19 Councillor Milligan moved that the Airport Committee forward Mr. I Thompsons concerns to the local Airlines and the Airport Manager for their attention.

MOTION CARRIED

Councillor Good returned to the meeting at 8:39 p.m.

11. Northern Sunrise County.

Enclosed was a fax from Abdur Rashid, Technical Services Coordinator/Development Officer requesting comments on development permit application 06-08 for SW-26-83-21- W5M.

MOTION 06-03-20 I Councillor Martin moved that a letter stating that Council has the following concerns with development permit application 06-08: a Inadequate information was provided to clearly identify the location in context with the Town of Peace River, which made our review difficult; b There was a very limited time frame to respond to this request and as our Development Officer was unavailable during this period, meeting these timeframes was extremely onerous; c There was lack of adequate information to determine how this proposal would tie into the proposed new intersection treatments and highway re-alignments being proposed by Alberta Transportation; d It did not appear as if this development was located within the previously approved industrial subdivision or the more recently proposed industrial subdivision and the town is not supportive of continued ad hoc development; e There is no co-ordination of planned industrial growth in the municipalities surrounding Peace River. This needs to be addressed through the Intermunicipal Development Plan prior to the on-set of new developments.

And that further review is required.

MOTION CARRIED

12. Pelmorex Communications Inc/The Weather Network. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE OWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2006 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7 Enclosed was a letter from Paul Temple, Regulatory and Strategic Affairs, requesting written support of the All Channel Alert proposal and an information package for the proposed channel.

This item was received for Councils information.

13. Alberta Health and Wellness.

Enclosed was a letter from the Hon. , Minister regarding the Government of Albertas newly released Health Policy Framework.

This item was received for Councils information.

14. Peace Country Memorials.

Enclosed was a letter from Hal Waldner, President announcing a donation of $290.00 to Mount Pleasant Cemetery from their Cemetery Donation Program and also enclosed is a thank you letter from Sandra Adams.

item was received for Councils information. This 15. Alberta Solicitor General and Minister of Public Security.

Enclosed was a letter from the Hon. regarding proposed changes to the Municipal Police Assistance Program. the MOTION 06-03-21 Councillor Milligan moved that Town of Peace River accept I Conditional Grant Agreement for the Municipal Police Assistance Program.

MOTION CARRIED

16. Alberta MuniciDal Affairs.

Enclosed was a letter from the Hon. announcing grant funding for the Town of Peace River, in the amount of $3,500.00 under the Emergency Management Training Special Initiative. the Hon. MOTOIN 06-03-22 Councillor Martin moved that a thank you letter be sent to Rob Renner for the $3,500.00 in grant funding received under the Emergency Management Training Special Initiative.

MOTION CARRIED

17. Northern Sunrise County.

Enclosed was a letter from Agnes Knudsen, Reeve, requesting a copy of the Town of Peace River Planning Study prior to its being released to the general public. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2006 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 8 MOTION 06-03-23 Councillor Martin moved that the Town of Peace Rivers Planning Study be made available to Northern Sunrise County, M. D. of Northern Lights No. 22 and M. D of Peace No. 135 immediately following the Open House on March 28, 2006.

MOTION CARRIED

18. Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta.

Enclosed was an invitation from Larry B. Staples, President to attend a reception and dinner to be held on March 23, 2006 in Grande Prairie at the Quality Hotel & Conference Centre.

MOTION 06-03-24 Councillor Good moved that Councillor Callioux be enabled to attend the APEGGA reception and dinner March 23, 2006 in Grande Prairie.

MOTION CARRIED

XII BYLAWS

1. Bylaw No. 1789: Being a Bylaw of the Town of Peace River in the Province of Alberta to Repeal Bylaw No. 1768 and to Authorize Temporary Borrowing of Money to Meet Current Expenses.

MOTION 06-03-25 Councillor Martin moved first reading of Bylaw No. 1789.

MOTION CARRIED

MOTION 06-03-26 Councillor Good moved second reading of Bylaw No. 1789.

MOTION CARRIED

MOTION 06-03-27 Councillor Day moved that Bylaw No. 1789 be presented for third and final reading.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MOTION 06-03-28 Councillor Day moved third and final reading of Bylaw No. 1789.

MOTION CARRIED

XIII COUNCILLORS REPORTS

None.

INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2006 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 9 XIV INFORMATION

Enclosed were the Website statistics for February 2006.

2. Enclosed was the March 2006 issue of Best of Buzz.

3. Enclosed was a request for 100 Town pins from the Sharks Ladies Hockey Club for the Senior Female B Provincials in Grimshaw March 10 12, 2006. pins were given.

4. Enclosed was an email from the Peace River & District Chamber of Commerce regarding upcoming events.

5. Enclosed was an article from the Daily Herald Tribune entitled Connector road needed to handle economic growth in northern Alberta.

6. Enclosed were the following from the AUMA: a The AUMA Human Resource Line.

b Digest of AUMAJAMSC Announcements March 1, 23006.

c Digest of AUMA/AMSC Announcements March 8, 2006.

7. Enclosed was the February 28, 2006 issue of Contact!

8. Enclosed was a News Release from Jason Chance, Director of Communications, Seniors and Community Supports entitled Province Provides New Funding for Disability Program Workers.

9. Enclosed was a letter from the Hon. Lyle Oberg regarding the Alberta Municipal Infrastructure Program (AMIP).

10. Enclosed was the February 2006 issue of By-Law from RMRF.

11. Enclosed was the February 2006 issue of Persons With Developmental Disabilities.

12. Enclosed was a fax from NAV Canada regarding the ASFA and Lease for Land Renewal at the Peace River Airport.

13. Enclosed were News Releases from Peace Country Health.

14. Enclosed was the March 2006 PREDA Members Report.

15. Enclosed was a News Release from Alberta Economic Development entitled Investment in Alberta Reaches Historic Level.

16. Enclosed was the February 17, 2006 NADC Communiqu.

17. Enclosed was the March 10, 2006 issue of Contact! MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2006 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS If

XV MOTION TO ADJOURN

MOTION 06-03-29 Councillor Troup moved that the meeting :23 p.m.

MOTION CARRIED

Kelly Bunn, CAO