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1 TOWN OF SMITHERS Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. Council Present: Jim Davidson, Mayor Norm Adomeit, Councillor Cathryn Bucher, Councillor Cress Farrow, Councillor Bill Goodacre, Councillor Andy Howard, Councillor Marilyn Stewart, Councillor. Staff Present: Wallace Mah, Corporate Administrator/CAO James Warren, Corporate Administrative Assistant Mark Allen, Director of Development Services Darcey Kohuch, Director of Operational Services Keith Stecko, Fire Chief Penny Goodacre, Recording Secretary. Staff Excused: Leslie Ford, Financial Administrator/Collector. Media Present: C. Lester, BVLD, and M. Pearson, The Interior News. Public Present: C. Northrup, J. Konst, A. Domes, and P. Julseth. CALL TO ORDER 1. Mayor Davidson called the meeting to order (7:30 p.m.). HEARING 2-1 HEARING DV BROADWAY AVENUE Development Variance Permit No. DV Mayor Davidson opened the hearing for Development Variance Permit No. DV at 7:30 p.m. No written or verbal submissions were made to Development Variance Permit No. DV Mayor Davidson called three times for submissions to Development Variance Permit No. DV and, receiving none, closed the Hearing for DV at 7:34 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES REG JUL 27 THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held July 13, 2004, be adopted. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES ITEMS MADE PUBLIC Howard/Adomeit THAT Report ADM dated July 19, 2004, from J. Llewellyn, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, regarding items being made public from the Special (In- Camera) Meeting of Council held June 22, 2004, be received; AND THAT the following items be placed on the public agenda: ( ). CORRESPONDENCE/REPORTS (LEGAL/LAND) ACTION AS NECESSARY

2 Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. Page 2 5. None. b) Adomeit/Bucher THAT the Report ADM , dated June 18, 2004, from J. Warren, Corporate Administrative Assistant, regarding proposal for lease with the Northern Roots Garden Group be received and the proposed lease be approved for signature ( ) PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS COUNCIL REPORTS: 6-1 None. COUNCILLOR ADOMEIT COUNCILLOR BUCHER 6-2 Councillor Bucher reported that the Salmon Festival was very successful and people from all over the world attended. COUNCILLOR FARROW RDBN JUN RDBN ALCAN PLANNING JUN PLANNING JUL 14 Farrow/Howard THAT the minutes of Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Meeting No. 12 and the Planning Committee held June 17, 2004, be received. Farrow/Adomeit THAT the minutes of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Alcan Committee meeting held June 12, 2004, be received. Farrow/Adomeit THAT the minutes of the Planning and Design Committee meeting held June 1, 2004, be received ( ). Farrow/Adomeit THAT the minutes of the Planning and Design Committee meeting held July 14, 2004, be received ( ) cont d Farrow/Goodacre

3 Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. Page THAT Council grants Development Variance Permit NO. DV to vary Section and Table 4.1 of Town of Smithers Zoning Bylaw No by reducing the required front yard setback for Lots and 48, Block 57 58, District Lot 5289, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 1054 from 6 metres (20 ft.) to 0.61 metres (2 ft.) to accommodate a new porch and deck, and 0.3 metres (1 ft.) to accommodate stairs and a roof overhang. 6-4 None. Note: The above motion was amended, as noted, under Public Question Period (Item 15-1) of these minutes, to correct the Legal Description. COUNCILLOR GOODACRE 6-5 None. COUNCILLOR HOWARD COUNCILLOR STEWART HEALTH WATCH JUL SPARC BC SUPPORT Stewart/Howard THAT the minutes of the Smithers Health Watch Advisory Committee meeting held July 19, 2004, be received ( ). Stewart/Howard THAT Council allows the Smithers Health Watch Advisory Committee to engage in a letter-writing campaign to seek corporate donations for specific equipment in partnership with the Smithers Auxiliary Hospital Foundation. Stewart/Goodacre THAT the Town of Smithers supports the SPARC BC Community Development Education Program, as requested in the dated July 26, 2004, from N. Cody ( ). MAYOR DAVIDSON COMMUNITY FOREST Bucher/Farrow THAT Report ADM dated July 22, 2004, from J. Warren, Corporate Administrative Assistant, presenting an update on the Bulkley Valley Community Forest and notes of the meeting of the Bulkley Valley Community Forest Economic Development Group held July 7, 2004, be received ( ). STAFF (A) REPORTS

4 Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. Page 4 7A PHOTO FRAMING 7A PUMPER PURCHASE Bucher/Stewart THAT the photographs of past Councillors be arranged in seven or eight large frames organized in a chronological fashion, as presented as Option 1 in Report ADM dated July 14, 2004, from J. Warren, Corporate Administrative Assistant ( ). THAT Council approves the purchase of a Pumper 500 Gallon/Compressed Air Foam System from Summit Fire Protection Services, for the price of $197,500, plus tax, as recommended in Report FIR dated July 22, 2004, from K. Stecko, Fire Chief ( ). 7A DOWNTOWN PARKING THAT Report DEV dated July 22, 2004, from J. Llewellyn, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, presenting notes from the Downtown Redevelopment and Parking public meeting held July 14, 2004, and recommending direction to proceed with research into the feasibility of a Local Area Service for downtown parking, be received ( ) Farrow/Adomeit THAT Administration research downtown core parking needs, existing number of parking stalls, future requirements upon redevelopment, and locations for alternate parking for redeveloped buildings. Mayor Davidson and W. Mah directed that this research will be the new Planner s first assignment and that findings should come back to Council. STAFF (B) REPORTS 7B MONTHLY REPORTS THAT the following department reports for the month of June, 2004, be received: a) Airport Services; b) Bylaw Enforcement; c) Development Services Department; d) Fire Department; and e) Recreation Department. BYLAWS BYLAW 1468 Five-Year ( ) Financial Plan, Amendment No. 1, Bylaw No Howard/Adomeit THAT Bylaw No. 1468, cited as Five-Year ( ) Financial Plan, Amendment No. 1, Bylaw No. 1468, be adopted BYLAW 1469 Local Area Service Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1469

5 Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. Page 5 THAT Report FIN dated July 21, 2004, by L. Ford, Financial Administrator, presenting Local Area Service Reserve Fund Bylaw No for readings, be received Howard/Adomeit THAT Bylaw No. 1469, cited as Local Area Service Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1469, as introduced in Report FIN dated July 21, 2004, by L. Ford, Financial Administrator, be read a first and second time. Farrow/Bucher THAT Bylaw No. 1469, cited as Local Area Service Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1469, be read a third time. CORRESPONDENCE - (A) ITEMS NWCDC CONF ENERGY CENTRE COMMUNITY REP OLD CHURCH PROJECT Farrow/Howard THAT Mayor Davidson be authorized to represent Council at the Northwest Corridor Development Conference being held September 29 to October 1, 2004, in High Level, Alberta, and if unable to attend, that Councillor Farrow be authorized to attend ( ). Howard/Farrow THAT L. Gallant, Project Manager, Energy Centre of the North, be advised that Councillor Goodacre will represent the Town on the Regional Site Selection Committee for an alternative energy demonstration and training facility, as requested in the letter dated July 15, 2004 ( ). Mayor Davidson stepped down from the Chair and Deputy Mayor Adomeit assumed the Chair (8:25 p.m.). Councillor Bucher declared a conflict of interest, due to her employment with Community Futures Corporation of Nadina (8:29 p.m.). Farrow/Goodacre THAT Council waives the water and storm drainage hook-up fees of up to $6,000 for the Old Church project, as requested in the letter dated July 20, 2004, from K. Mueller, Bulkley Valley Historical and Museum Society, Old Church Project Committee and covers the costs out of its Council Contingency; AND THAT K. Mueller, Old Church Project Committee, be advised that this will be the final grant from the Town of Smithers for the Old Church Project ( ). OPPOSED: MAYOR DAVIDSON AND COUNCILLOR HOWARD. CARRIED. Mayor Davidson resumed the Chair (8:37 p.m.). Councillor Bucher returned to Chambers (8:37 p.m.). Howard/Farrow THAT Council supports, in writing, the Cariboo Regional District s position in

6 Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. Page 6 ANAHIM LK/ VANDERHOO F CONNECTO R ROAD CURLING CLUB MTG. favour of the construction of the proposed Anahim Lake/Vanderhoof connector road, as requested in the letter dated July 14, 2004, from T. Armstrong, Chairman, Cariboo Regional District ( ). Stewart/Farrow THAT a meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, August 3, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers for Council and the Executive of the Smithers Curling Club, as requested in the dated July 23, 2004, from K. Pratt, President, Smithers Curling Club ( ). 10. None. CORRESPONDENCE - (B) ITEMS- RECEIVE AND REPLY CORRESPONDENCE - (B) ITEMS - RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION 11-1 to B REC FOR INFO THAT the following correspondence be received: 11-1 Letter of congratulations dated July 13, 2004, from Edmison Mehr Chartered Accountants for the new Town Hall ( ) Letter dated July 5, 2004, from S. Berna, Executive Director, Municipal Finance Authority, declining the invitation to the grand opening of the new Town Hall ( ) Information from the Skeena-BVLD Wood Stove Exchange Program regarding community consultations ( ) Letter dated July 7, 2004, from D. Letendre, Health Benefits Operations, Ministry of Health Services, replying to Mayor Davidson s letter regarding the future of the Medical Services Plan and safety of personal information ( and ) Letter dated July 14, 2004, from J. Les, Minister of Small Business and Economic Development, regarding 2010 Olympic economic opportunities ( ) Letter dated July 2, 2004, from J. Duchesneau, Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, confirming financial approval of the project at the Smithers Regional Airport terminal ( ) Memorandum dated July 2004 from EmergeX Planning Inc. advising of professional services offered in the preparation of emergency plans for local authorities ( ) Approved routine request form to allow North Country Insurance to conduct a fundraising hotdog sale on July 21, 2004, to benefit Turtle Gardens Animal Shelter ( ) Approved routine request form to allow the Bulkley Valley Aquatic Management Society to conduct the Salmon Fry Kids Triathlon on July

7 Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. Page 7 24, 2004 ( ) Members Advisory from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities dated July 20, 2004, announcing the swearing-in of the new Federal Cabinet ( ) Members Advisory from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities dated July 21, 2004, presenting a Cabinet update ( ) Invitation from West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. for community leaders to participate in a telephone conference on July 21, 2004 ( ) dated July 21, 2004, from the Council of Forest Industries of July newsletter articles ( ) News Release dated July 5, 2004, from the Office of the Ombudsman regarding the release of the 2003 Annual Report (in D Items) ( ) Approved routine request form to allow a wedding to be conducted at Riverside Municipal Campground on July 31, 2004 ( ) Approved routine request form to allow a wedding to be held at Ranger Park on July 31, 2004 ( ) Approved routine request form to allow Smithers Bike Shop and Valhalla Pure Outfitters to conduct the Trail Day Cross-Country Trail Run on July 25, 2004 ( ) FEDERAL CABINET APPOINT- MENTS WEST FRASER UPDATE THAT letters of congratulations be sent to John Godfrey (Minister of State for Infrastructure and Communities), Stephen Owen (Western Diversification), Ujjal Dosanjh (Health), and Claude Drouin (Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with emphasis on Rural Communities) on their appointments by the Prime Minister and requesting a meeting at the next Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference ( ). Farrow/Howard THAT D. Walgren, Manager, West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., be invited to make a presentation to Council at a future Regular Meeting to provide an update on activities and developments at West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd ( ). CORRESPONDENCE - (C) ITEMS 12-1 C ITEMS None. CORRESPONDENCE - (D) ITEMS 13-1 to D THAT the following correspondence, as routed, be received for information:

8 Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. Page 8 ITEMS 13-1 Horizons Helping People with Physical Disabilities, BC Rehab, June 2004 and letter from BC Rehab requesting financial support Card from the Smithers Public Library congratulating the Town on the new facility ( ) Treaty Commission Update, June AGRI Digest, June Truck Logger, Summer Annual Report, The Nature Trust of British Columbia Fire Services Journal, Vol. 7, No Economic Analysis of British Columbia, Credit Union, Vol. 24, No. 4, Forum Magazine, July/August 2004, Association of BC Forest Professionals Alcan Press Releases dated June 30 and July 13, Northern Health News, BC Health Care Capital Report Week in Review, BC Government Caucus Update dated July 20, Annual Report, Office of the Ombudsman. 14. None. OTHER BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD C. Northrup noted the correct Legal Description for the property identified in the Hearing section of this meeting and in the minutes of the Planning and Design Committee meeting held July 14, 2004 (Item 6-3-4). Council made the following motion, to amend Motion , Item of these minutes: Goodacre/Howard THAT Motion , Item 6-3-4, of these minutes be amended to include the correct Legal Description for Development Variance Permit No. DV NOTICE OF SPECIAL (IN-CAMERA) MEETING OF COUNCIL PURSUANT TO SECTION 92 OF THE COMMUNITY CHARTER Stewart/Bucher THAT, pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Charter, Council gives notice

9 Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. Page 9 NOTICE OF IN-CAMERA and exercises its authority and excludes the media and the public, except for 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. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURN Stewart/Farrow THAT the Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned (8:57 p.m.). Certified Correct: James A. Davidson Mayor Wallace Mah Corporate Administrator (CAO) Certified a True and Correct Copy of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C. Wallace Mah Corporate Administrator (CAO) JW/jm n:\wordpro\min\min 2004 council\min #14 regular jul 27.doc 2/11/11 11:50 AM