TOWN OF SMITHERS. Council Excused: Norm Adomeit, Councillor.

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1 TOWN OF SMITHERS Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. Council Present: Cress Farrow, Mayor Mark Bandstra, Councillor Lorne Benson. Councillor Jo Ann Groves, Councillor Charlie Northrup, Councillor Frank Wray, Councillor. Council Excused: Norm Adomeit, Councillor. Staff Present: Deborah Sargent, Chief Administrative Officer Susan Bassett, Director of Corporate Services Leslie Ford, Director of Finance Mark Allen, Director of Development Services Andrew Hillaby, Director of Recreation, Parks and Culture Keith Stecko, Fire Chief Kelly Zacharias, Airport Manager/Deputy Fire Chief Wilf Taekema, Director of Works and Operations Penny Goodacre, Recording Secretary. Media Present: M. Harvey, The Peak; K. Koppitz, CFTK-TV; and R. Schierer, The Interior News. CALL TO ORDER 1. Mayor Farrow called the meeting to order (7:30 p.m.). APPROVAL OF AGENDA (including Supplemental Items) 1A AGENDA APPROVAL Northrup/Groves THAT Council approves the agenda, and the following supplemental items for discussion later in the meeting (under Section 14): dated December 3, 2009, from D. Gorbahn, Executive Director, High Road Services Society, regarding Development Variance Permit for 3966 Second Avenue (Northwest Community College) ( /DV09-05) Letter dated December 3, 2009, from the North Central Local Government Association inviting members to attend the Ray of Hope Benefit Dance and Silent Auction for Diane Boudreau to be held February 27, 2010 in Prince George ( ) Letter dated November 5, 2009, from D. Sargent, Chief Administrative Officer, to the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako regarding the Emergency Services Mutual Aid Agreement ( ) Agreement between the Town of Smithers and the Smithers District Chamber of Commerce for the provision of tourism and Visitor Information Centre services (Vault). 2. PUBLIC HEARING None.

2 Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. Page 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES REG NOV 24 Groves/Bandstra THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held, November 24, 2009, be adopted, as amended, by deleting Mayor Farrow as the seconder in Motion and replacing it with the appropriate Councillor Groves/Northrup THAT Council gives notice to reconsider Motion at a future meeting, which states: THAT Council deny the application to redesignate (Mixed Residential to Downtown Commercial) and rezone (Low Density Residential - R-2 to Downtown Commercial - C-1A), property located at 3960 and 3980 Fourth Avenue ( /R09-05). AND THAT the motion be brought forward at a later date for possible amendment to include all of Fourth Avenue. OPPOSED: COUNCILLORS BENSON AND WRAY. CARRIED C.O.W. NOV 17 Groves/Northrup THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held November 17, 2009 (Northern Gateway Project), be adopted. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 4-1 ITEMS MADE PUBLIC Mayor Farrow stated as there were no items to be placed on the public agenda, it was not necessary to vote on receipt of Report ADM dated November 25, 2009, from D. Sargent, Chief Administrative Officer, from the Special (In-Camera) meeting of Council held November 10, 2009, at this time ( ). PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS KRATZ HOUSE Mayor Farrow informed the gallery that the Town of Smithers has reached an agreement to purchase the Kratz home and property adjacent to Central Park and exchange lands for a proposed seniors friendly development. He thanked Steve and Irene Howard for their cooperation and encouraged them to say a few words. I. Howard stated that her father built the home with an alpine theme and is happy that the house will be relocated and preserved for the community to enjoy. A press release was circulated to the media present.

3 Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. Page ANTI-IDLING SIGNAGE 5-2 NWCC EXPANSION M. Hobson, Onesky and B. Black, Ministry of Environment ( ) B. Black, Ministry of Environment, informed Council that in 2007 the Provincial Government passed the Climate Action Plan with the goal of becoming a carbon neutral province. The Provincial Government initiated a province wide Anti-Idling Campaign and has produced signage to encourage drivers to reduce vehicle idling. B. Black requested permission to install three signs in front of the BC Government (Nora) building, along Alfred Avenue facing the Courthouse and Javas, in order to capture the majority of idlers. Onesky Smithers has provided free signs to be installed. B. Black requested permission to install the signs on Town of Smithers poles at no cost to the Town. B. Black requested that the Town install three signs around Municipal Hall to show the community that the Town has joined the Climate Action Charter. M. Hobson, Onesky, advised that Onesky was able to obtain funding for the anti-idling signs and has provided signs for the Nora Building and the Village of Telkwa. If Smithers residents were to decrease their vehicle idling by six minutes a day, it would reduce fuel consumption by 46,129 litres per year and reduce 112,110 kilograms of green house gas (GHG) emissions per year. M. Hobson presented Mayor Farrow with four anti-idling signs, as well as various anti-idling bylaws from across the province for Council s review. Councillor Northrup encouraged Council to review the D Items from the Fuel 101 Workshop hosted by Onesky and instructors from Natural Resources Canada. Council enquired as to the price of the signs. M. Hobson advised that they cost $25 each. G. Smith, CEI Architecture, Victoria ( ) G. Smith, CEI Architecture, is the head Architect working on the Northwest Community College expansion with funding in part by the Federal Government. The new building structure would be two stories high and incorporate wood posts and beams, as well as glass to provide more natural light and a view of Hudson Bay Mountain. The design concept is to give students and staff a space to call their home away from home. The design also includes a pedestrian plaza with natural landscaping. G. Smith requested a parking variance for 41 parking spaces rather then the required 65 parking spaces to allow for green space. Council requested clarification from the Delegation: Does the 41 parking spaces include offsite street parking? Yes, that includes 15 off-street parking spaces and the widening of Second Avenue to accommodate the parking spaces. Concern was raised over access to the College off of Second Avenue with regards to traffic turning onto Columbia Street. We can work with the Development Services department to make this work.

4 Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. Page None. The bylaw states that six parking spaces are required per classroom. With the expansion, there would be eleven classrooms. How often will the classrooms be in use at one time? We are currently not running at full capacity at the College, so on any given day, we would not need all the parking spaces. I believe that 40 parking spaces would be sufficient. The only time the College is full is during special events like convocation ceremonies. When do you predict the College would be running at full capacity? It depends on the economy and what courses and programs are being offered. We have an informal agreement with the Elks Lodge and Dze L Kant Friendship Centre to use their parking lots on a reciprocal basis. Is this building expansion designed for future expansion? The existing building was built in the 1980 s and the foundation is on very unstable soil, which is the reason piles are being used for the expansion. In 20 years, we could remove the existing building and build another two storey building with piles under the foundation. Part of the parking problem arises with the need to store the College s mining vehicles on site. COUNCIL REPORTS: COUNCILLOR ADOMEIT COUNCILLOR BANDSTRA FALL FAIR DEC BANDSTRA UPDATE Bandstra/Benson THAT the Minutes of the Fall Fair Management Committee meeting held December 1, 2009, be received ( ). Councillor Bandstra stated he attended the following meetings: a) Presentation on the multiplex proposal; and b) Transit meeting with BC Transit. COUNCILLOR BENSON TAC MEMBER BATEMAN Benson/Wray THAT Report ADM dated November 24, 2009, from Councillor Benson, recommending appointment of a hotel industry representative to the Tourism Advisory Committee, be received. ( ). Benson/Wray THAT Council ratify the appointment of Colin Bateman as a representative on the Tourism Advisory Committee.

5 Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. Page 5 COUNCILLOR GROVES HEALTH NOV 9 Groves/Bandstra THAT the minutes of the Health Committee meeting held November 19, 2009, be received ( ). COUNCILLOR NORTHRUP APC NOV 25 Northrup/Benson THAT the minutes of the Advisory Planning Commission meeting held November 25, 2009, be received ( ) None. COUNCILLOR WRAY MAYOR FARROW NWRHD MINUTES NWRHD NHA OBAC OBAC NOV DOME MTN PROJECT THAT the minutes of the North West Regional Hospital District meetings held May 22 and September 25, 2009, be received ( ). Groves/Bandstra THAT the North West Regional Hospital District Directors Report (November 20, 2009), be received. Groves/Northrup THAT the Northern Health Report, be received ( ). Benson/Bandstra THAT the Omineca Beetle Action Coalition Newsletter, October 2009, be received ( ). Benson/Groves THAT the Members Quick Notes, Omineca Beetle Action Coalition, November 23, 2009, be received ( ). THAT the report on Dome Mountain Project dated December 2, 2009, by Mayor Farrow, be received. ( ) Benson/Wray

6 Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. Page DEPUTY MAYOR THAT Council ratify the re-appointment of Councillor Jo Ann Groves as Deputy Mayor for STAFF (A) REPORTS 7A BV BOWMAN LEASE 7A LEASE POLICY Bandstra/Northrup THAT Council approve the five-year Lease Agreement Renewal with the Bulkley Valley Bowmen Association for a further five year term expiring June 30, 2014, as recommended in Report ADM dated November 16, 2009, from S. Bassett, Director of Corporate Services (Vault). Northrup/Bandstra THAT Report ADM dated November 30, 2009, from S. Bassett, Director of Corporate Services, recommending approval of revised Policy #ADM , Contracts, Leases and Agreements for Municipal Property and Services, be received Northrup/Groves THAT Council approve the revised Policy #ADM , Contracts, Leases and Agreements for Municipal Property and Services, as recommended in Report ADM dated November 30, 2009, from S. Bassett, Director of Corporate Services, by first amending Item #12 to state unless agreed upon by lease. OPPOSED: COUNCILLOR WRAY. CARRIED. 7A BV SOCCER SOCIETY LEASE Bandstra/Benson THAT Council approve the lease agreement with the Bulkley Valley Soccer Society for land to accommodate a 30 x40 clubhouse at Chandler Park, as recommended in Report ADM dated November 16, 2009, from S. Bassett, Director of Corporate Services (Vault). NO VOTE TAKEN. Bandstra/Northrup THAT Council table the above motion until January 12, 2010, to incorporate policy changes into the lease and review the changes with the Bulkley Valley Soccer Society; AND THAT Staff report back to Council with information on cost associated with field maintenance per year and the amount charged to the field users per year and anticipated potential Town uses for the clubhouse at Chandler Park. OPPOSED: COUNCILLOR GROVES. CARRIED. 7A THAT Report FIR dated December 1, 2009, from K. Stecko, Fire Chief,

7 Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. Page 7 EMERGENCY RESOURCES AGREEMENT recommending renewal of the Emergency Resources Agreement among the Town of Smithers, Village of Telkwa, District of Houston, Village of Granisle, and Village of Burns Lake, for a 5-year term, be received ( ) Northrup/Wray THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to sign the renewal of the Emergency Resources Agreement between the Town of Smithers, Village of Telkwa, District of Houston, Village of Granisle, and Village of Burns Lake, for a 5-year term, as recommended in Report FIR dated December 1, 2009, from K. Stecko, Fire Chief ( ). 7A FIRST AVENUE DVP 7A NWCC DVP Northrup/Benson THAT Council approve Development Permit application D09-03 for property located at 3760 and 3756 First Avenue provided that the following Zoning Bylaw requirements are provided: 1) One designated handicap parking space with correct signage; 2) Lighting of the parking lot; 3) One off-street loading space; 4) Two lots are consolidated as one parcel at the Building Permit stage; and 5) An Encroachment Agreement for the canopy overhang is completed, as recommended in Report DEV dated November 26, 2009, from A. Walker, Planner ( /D09-03). Wray/Groves THAT the following correspondence be received for information: 7A-6 Report DEV dated December 1, 2009, from A. Walker, Planner, recommending approval of the Development Variance Permit application DV09-05 for property located at 3966 Second Avenue (Northwest Community College) ( /DV09-05) dated December 3, 2009, from D. Gorbahn, Executive Director, High Road Services Society, regarding Development Variance Permit for 3966 Second Avenue (Northwest Community College) ( /DV09-05). Mayor Farrow read aloud item 14-1 and asked if anyone in the Gallery wished to speak on the issue. He called for submissions three times and upon hearing none, proceeded with the meeting Northrup/Bandstra THAT Council approve Development Variance Permit application DV09-05 to

8 Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. Page 8 vary Section 2.9 of the Zoning Bylaw No. 1403, 2002, by reducing the required number of off-street parking spaces from 66 to a minimum 51 on-site parking spaces (reduction of 15 spaces) for the property located at 3966 Second Avenue (Northwest Community College) provided that: 1. There is access off Second Avenue; 2. The parking lot contains access/egress location off Columbia Street; and 3. Widening Second Avenue to accommodate the 15 additional on-street parallel parking stalls on Second Avenue at the expense of the proponent. OPPOSED: COUNCILLOR WRAY. CARRIED. 7A RACQUET COURTS RDBN DEBT Groves/Wray THAT Council approve the Town of Smithers entering into a three year agreement with the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako to guarantee the balance of the Racquet Courts Regional District Debt, as recommended in Report FIN dated November 30, 2009, from L. Ford, Director of Finance ( ). OPPOSED: COUNCILLOR NORTHRUP. CARRIED. STAFF (B) REPORTS 7B BLOCK QUEEN STREET Benson/Wray THAT Report DEV dated December 1, 2009, from M. Allen, Director of Development Services, regarding the Request for Proposals for the Sale and Development of Municipal Lands in the 1600 Block of Queen Street, be received ( ) Northrup/Bandstra THAT Council refer the matter of Municipal Lands at 1600 Block of Queen Street to a Committee of the Whole meeting in early 2010 to discuss engaging the services of a realtor. 7B BLINKING/ NEON SIGNS 7B SIDEWALKS SKATE BOARDING Bandstra/Groves THAT Report DEV dated December 2, 2009, from M. Allen, Director of Development Services regarding blinking and neon signs contained in the Town of Smithers Sign Bylaw No. 1450, be received ( ). Groves/Northrup THAT Report PCS dated December 2, 2009, from M. Davey, Prevention and Community Safety Officer, presenting information regarding bicycle and skateboard use on public walkways, be received ( ). 7B DUST Groves/Wray THAT Report DEV dated November 30, 2009, from M. Allen, Director of Development Services, regarding Rosenthal Road dust, be received ( ).

9 Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. Page 9 CONTROL THAT Council place the Rosenthal Road dust issue onto the agenda for the 2010 Budget deliberations; AND THAT Administration forward the letter from A. Ruemper to the Regional District Bulkley Nechako and ascertain if the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako is willing to pay for the project, with a copy of the letters to S. Stoltenberg, Director Regional District Bulkley Nechako Rural Area A; AND THAT Administration contact the affected property owners regarding their willingness to pay. BYLAWS BYLAW BYLAW BYLAW BYLAW cont d Bylaw No Parcel Tax Block on the East Side of First Avenue THAT Bylaw No. 1612, cited as Bylaw No Parcel Tax Block on the East Side of First Avenue, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Bylaw No Temporary Borrowing Bylaw Block of the East Side of First Avenue Local Area Service Project Groves /Benson THAT Bylaw No. 1613, cited as Bylaw No Temporary Borrowing Bylaw Block of the East Side of First Avenue Local Area Service Project, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Bylaw No Town of Smithers Official Community Plan Groves/Wray THAT Bylaw No. 1614, cited as Bylaw No Town of Smithers Official Community Plan, as introduced in Report DEV dated December 1, 2009, from A. Walker, Planner, be received. Bylaw No Airport Fees and Charges Groves/Bandstra THAT Bylaw No. 1615, cited as Bylaw No Airport Fees and Charges, as introduced in Report FIN dated November 30, 2009, from L. Ford, Director of Finance, be read a first and second time, as amended by replacing page 8-4d hourly parking 2009 rate of $2 per hour with $1 per hour. THAT Bylaw No. 1615, cited as Bylaw No Airport Fees and Charges, be read a third time, as amended.

10 Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. Page 10 CORRESPONDENCE - (A) ITEMS HAYHURST MEMORIAL PLAQUE REQUEST OPPOSITIO N CRITIC TRANS- PORTATION THAT the letter dated November 23, 2009, from C. Hayhurst regarding the Town s response to a previous request to have a memorial plaque installed along the ledge in the Civic Centre, be received ( ). THAT the letter dated November 17, 2009, from the Opposition Critic for Transportation and Infrastructure seeking comments regarding: a) infrastructure; b) maintenance of highways, roads, and signs; and c) contractors work performance, be received ( ) Northrup/Groves THAT Council send a letter to the Opposition Critics for Transportation and Infrastructure and state the following: a) the Town has a good working relationship with the Contractors and the Minister; b) the Town appreciates their letter; and c) the Town will advise them of any future concerns or issues SMITHERS CURLING CLUB NDI Bandstra/Northrup THAT the letter dated November 25, 2009, from R. McKnight, Treasurer, Smithers Curling Club, requesting that the Town receive a Bulkley Valley Foundation Grant on behalf of the Smithers Curling Club, be received; AND THAT the request be approved ( ). THAT the letter dated November 24, 2009, from J. North, Chief Executive Officer, Northern Development Initiative Trust, regarding: a) Invest Northwest BC Campaign for 2010; and b) Collaborative Economic Development Project Opportunity, be received ( ). 10. None. CORRESPONDENCE - (B) ITEMS- RECEIVE AND REPLY CORRESPONDENCE - (B) ITEMS - RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION 11-1 to Northrup/Wray THAT the following correspondence be received: 11-1 Letter dated November 18, 2009, from S. Bond, Minister of

11 Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. Page 11 Transportation and Infrastructure, thanking Mayor Farrow for meeting during the 2009 Union of British Columbia Municipalities conference ( ) Letter dated November 17, 2009, from Dr. D. Butcher, Vice-President, Medicine, Northern Health Authority, replying to a letter from C. and R. Buckna opposing the relocation of microbiology services ( ) Letter dated November 18, 2009, from Dr. G. Iwama, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Northern British Columbia, advising of a process to build on successes and plan for the future of the University ( ) Letter from N. Cullen, Member of Parliament, Skeena-Bulkley Valley, to M. Bishop, NAV Canada, requesting that Smithers Regional Airport be included among the airports where proposed changes to services have been postponed ( ) Statement dated November 26, 2009, from the Office of the Premier regarding the passing of Nelson Leeson, President of the Nisga a Lisims government ( , ) Letter dated November 20, 2009, from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities regarding the second of two Gas Tax Agreement Community Works Fund payments to the Town ( ) dated November 25, 2009, from K. Borden, Executive Coordinator, Northern Development Initiative, regarding a community economic development bursary ( ) Letter dated November 12, 2009, from S. Gamble, President, Fire Chiefs Association of BC, thanking K. Stecko for chairing the Association s Airport Rescue Firefighting Group ( ) Letter dated November 25, 2009, from the Village of Telkwa to the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako declining participation in the Emergency Services Mutual Agreement ( , ) dated November 26, 2009, from the City of North Vancouver opposing cuts to arts and culture programs by the provincial government ( ) Letter dated November 27, 2009, from K. Heed, Solicitor General, responding to Mayor Farrow s letter regarding the increase in PRIME- BC user fees ( ) Letter dated November 26, 2009, from K. Falcon, Minister of Health, following up on the meeting held during the 2009 Union of British Columbia Municipalities conference ( , ) Letter dated November 20, 2009, from the Mining Association of British Columbia, Northern Development Initiative Trust, and the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia, regarding an article and editorial published in the Vancouver Sun highlighting contributions of the mining industry ( ).

12 Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. Page None. CORRESPONDENCE - (C) ITEMS Mayor Farrow requested that Supplemental Item 14-2 and 14-3 be moved to this point in the agenda NCLGA RAY OF HOPE BENEFIT AUCTION RDBN MUTUAL AID THAT Council receive the following correspondence for information: 14-2 Letter dated December 3, 2009, from the North Central Local Government Association inviting members to attend the Ray of Hope Benefit Dance and Silent Auction for Diane Boudreau to be held February 27, 2010 in Prince George ( ) Letter dated November 5, 2009, from D. Sargent, Chief Administrative Officer, to the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako regarding the Emergency Services Mutual Aid Agreement ( ). CORRESPONDENCE - (D) ITEMS 13-1 to D ITEMS Groves/Bandstra THAT the following correspondence, as routed, be received for information: 13-1 Be Fleet Smart, Natural Resources Canada Eco Energy for Fleets, Fuel Management 101, Participant Guide, Natural Resources Canada Fleet Smart Welcome, Fuel Management 101, Natural Resources Canada Presentation by the NW Regional Hospital District dated November From Smithers, with Superstardom, article regarding Alex Cuba from the November 7, 2009, Prince George Citizen Community messages, Emergency Social Services Association of British Columbia, Autumn Minutes of the Northern Medical Programs Trust Executive Meeting held September 30, University of Northern British Columbia, Northwest Regional Advisory Council, agenda for the meeting held November 16, 2009, and minutes for the meeting held May 4, SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS APPROVED FOR DISCUSSION 14-1 See Staff Reports 7A See above.

13 Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. Page See above CHAMBER AGREEMENT Groves/Northrup THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to sign the Agreement between the Town of Smithers and the Smithers District Chamber of Commerce for the provision of tourism and Visitor Information Centre services for a one-year term BC NATURAL RESOURCE FORUM 15-2 NORTHRUP UPDATE OTHER BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS Groves /Bandstra THAT Council authorize Mayor Farrow and one member of Council to attend the BC Natural Resource Forum and Economic Summit hosted by Minister Bell, Ministry of Forests and Range, being held on January 13 and 14, 2010, in Prince George. Councillor Northrup advised Council he attended the following meetings: a) Transit meeting with BC Transit and b) Natural Resource Canada s Fuel Management 101 Workshop. Councillor Northrup reported that he watched the December 11, 2009, CTV news broadcast, which featured the City of Fort St. John. The news report covered the City s installation of water meters, their reduction of water consumption, their anti-idling bylaw, and the use of LED lights. 16. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD BRIENSSE 16-2 RUEMPER P. Brienesse thanked Council for hosting the Official Community Plan Open House this evening. He stated that the Official Community Plan looks like a good document and that the original intent from the Official Community Plan Steering Committee is still intact. He suggested that Council may want to address the issue of Big Box Stores immediately, as it is mentioned in the new Official Community Plan and that the current zoning allows large retail on Tatlow Road and should be rezoned to light industrial to match the new Official Community Plan. A. Ruemper, 4069 Tenth Avenue, thanked Council for considering the property owners on Rosenthal Road regarding dust control. He stated that if Rosenthal Road was closed, no upgrades would be necessary and that there needs to be a discussion with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako to determine the future of Rosenthal Road and other possible access roads prior to investing in road upgrades. NOTICE OF SPECIAL (IN-CAMERA) MEETING OF COUNCIL PURSUANT TO SECTION 92 OF THE COMMUNITY CHARTER NOTICE OF Bandstra/Groves THAT, pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Charter, Council gives notice

14 Smithers, B.C., on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. Page 14 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 being held on January 12, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. to deal with matters falling under Section 90, subsections 1 and/or 2 of the Community Charter. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURN Northrup/Groves THAT the Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned (9:55 p.m.). Certified Correct: Cress Farrow Mayor Deborah Sargent Corporate Administrator (CAO) Certified a True and Correct Copy of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C. Deborah Sargent Corporate Administrator (CAO) SB/jm/plg \\server\pccommon\wordpro\min\min 2009 council\min #23 regular dec 8.doc 1/14/10 3:45 PM