TOWN OF SMITHERS. Council Excused: Brian Northup, Mayor Andy Howard, Councillor. Media Present: R. Little, BVLD.

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1 TOWN OF SMITHERS Council Present: Norm Adomeit, Deputy Mayor Cress Farrow, Councillor Jo Ann Groves, Councillor Bill Munroe, Councillor Andrew Wheatley, Councillor. Council Excused: Brian Northup, Mayor Andy Howard, Councillor. Staff Present: Wallace Mah, Corporate Administrator/CAO John Malcolm, Deputy Corporate Administrator/DCAO Kelly Timms, Corporate Administrator Assistant Leslie Ford, Financial Administrator/Collector Gil Cobb, Director of Development Services Keith Stecko, Airport Manager/Deputy Fire Chief (8:15 p.m.) Lori Bobier, Recording Secretary. Staff Excused: Les Schumacher, Fire Chief. Media Present: R. Little, BVLD. Public Present: T. Toth, R. Wood, B. Hofsink, P. Leroux, Stucklberger, J. MacKinnon, B. Garner, G. Pratt, J. McDermid, D. Stevens, and G. Pittman. CALL TO ORDER 1. Deputy Mayor Adomeit called the meeting to order (7:32 p.m.). APPROVAL OF MINUTES REG MAY 24 THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held May 24, 2000, be adopted. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES ITEMS MADE PUBLIC THAT the report dated May 29, 2000, from W. Mah, Chief Administrative Officer, regarding items to be made public from the Special (In-Camera) Meeting of Council held May 10, 2000, be received; AND THAT the following items be placed on the public agenda: c) OTHER BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS a) Mayor Northup informed Council that he would be abstaining from any Council matters dealing with cogeneration, as there could be a conflict of interest as he is involved in a steering committee, which has been formed to determine the feasibility of constructing a cogeneration plant in Houston. c) Councillor Howard informed that the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako has reduced the boundaries for the transit service, which may result in a decrease in the Regional District s financial contribution towards transit and conversely an increase in the Town s contribution. d) Councillor Howard informed that the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako s

2 Page 2 counter-petition initiative was successful from Electoral Area B, which affects the ability of the Regional District to adopt the Smithers Airport Bylaw. 5-1 CURLING CLUB ICE PLANT 5-2 TRUCK LOGGERS PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS Smithers Curling Club members W. Stucklberger, J. MacKinnon, B. Garner, and G. Pratt presented three options for the replacement of the Curling Rink s refrigeration plant. W. Stucklberger offered to investigate and provide Council with the cost for an engineering study of Option 3 where the Curling Club and the Town would replace both ice plants with a single ice plant and install two separate chillers. It was suggested that the issue be revisited at the next Committee of the Whole meeting being held June 27, A presentation by T. Toth, Truck Loggers Association (T.L.A.), and R. Wood of the Alm-Wood Group, expressed opposition to the impact the Coast Forest Conservation Initiative (CFCI) would have on the T.L.A. Council was urged to support the T.L.A. s opposition by: a) passing a motion against the proposed CFCI agreement; b) supporting the T.L.A. s action plan; and c) encouraging the provincial government to become involved in the consultation and planning process. COUNCIL REPORTS: COUNCILLOR ADOMEIT AGENDA AMENDMENT FALL FAIR MAY MILLENNIUM MAY THAT the agenda be amended by deleting Report 7A-8, and by adding supplemental items 7A-10, 7A-11, 7A-12, 7A-13 and Adomeit/Munroe THAT the minutes of the Fall Fair Management Committee meeting held May 19, 2000, be received. Groves/Farrow THAT the Smithers Lions Club be permitted to move a portable classroom to the Fall Fairgrounds (adjacent to the Quonset building) for use as a concession and storage area, subject to the approval of the Town s Building Inspector. COUNCILLOR GROVES Groves/Farrow THAT the minutes of the Millennium Celebrations Committee meeting held May 8, 2000, be received. Groves/Farrow THAT the minutes of the Hotel Tax Tourism Promotional Advisory Committee

3 Page 3 HOTEL TAX MAY 8 meeting held May 8, 2000, be received RDBN PROTECTIV E SERVICES 7A COMMUNITY POLICE OFFICE LEASE 7A DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF S VEHICLE 7A DVP D A BC 1 CALL SERVICE COUNCILLOR HOWARD THAT the following Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) minutes of meetings held May 4, 2000, be received: a) Meeting No. 9; b) Environmental Services Committee; and c) Weed Committee; AND FURTHER THAT the memorandum dated May 9, 2000, from D. Jacquest, Treasurer, RDBN, to the Board of Directors regarding the results of the Smithers Airport Bylaw counter-petition, be received. COUNCILLOR MUNROE Munroe/Groves THAT the minutes of the Protective Services/Disabled Advisory Committee meeting held June 7, 2000, be received. STAFF (A) REPORTS Groves/Wheatley THAT the lease with Smithers Community Services Association for the Smithers Community Police Office at 3774 First Avenue be renewed for a three-year term, as recommended in Report ADM dated May 26, 2000, from Constable C. Garcia, Community Police Officer. THAT the Deputy Fire Chief s vehicle be painted red as recommended in Report FIR dated June 2, 2000, from L. Schumacher, Fire Chief. THAT Development Variance Permit D00-02 be issued to J. Love, as recommended in Report ADM dated June 5, 2000, from J. Malcolm, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer. THAT the Town subscribe to the BC 1 Call service as recommended in Report DEV dated June 5, 2000, from G. Cobb, Director of Development Services. 7A-5 Farrow/Wheatley

4 Page KENNEX KENNELS 7A VAN SAFETY RACK 7A KATHLYN CREEK TRIBUTARY 7A FIRE PROTECTIO N AGREEMEN T 7A GOLDEN TRIANGLE DEV. 7A ACAP AGREEMEN T THAT a one-year contract be signed with Kennex Kennels as recommended in Report FIN dated June 5, 2000, from L. Ford, Financial Administrator. OPPOSED: COUNCILLOR GROVES CARRIED. Farrow/Wheatley THAT the safety rack and equipment boxes be purchased from K. Rose for the new Engineering van, as recommended in Report DEV dated May 19, 2000, submitted by G. Cobb, Director of Development Services. THAT the local chapter of the Steelhead Society and local service groups be contacted to see if they would like to join the Town in remedying the restricted culvert access affecting the small tributary to Kathlyn Creek, as recommended in Report DEV dated June 7, 2000, from G. Cobb, Director of Development Services (referenced to D. Bustard s letter of May 23, 2000). Farrow/Munroe THAT Report ADM dated June 7, 2000, from J. Malcolm, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, be received. Farrow/Wheatley THAT the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako be authorized to transfer $0.10/$1,000 from the Fire Protection Services fund to the Recreation and Culture fund, as recommended in Report ADM dated June 7, 2000, from J. Malcolm, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, with the provision that Section 23 remains in the agreement at this time. Councillor Munroe declared a conflict of interest due to his association with Golden Triangle Developments Inc. and left the Chambers (8:40 p.m.). THAT Report ADM dated June 14, 2000, submitted by J. Malcolm, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, regarding the request from Golden Triangle Developments Inc. dated June 10, 2000 to include the words neighbourhood public house in the Zoning Bylaw be received and considered when the Zoning Bylaw is amended. Councillor Munroe returned to the Chambers (8:45 p.m.). Farrow/Wheatley THAT the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the Airport Capital Assistance Program (ACAP) Contribution Agreement for heavy airside mobile equipment as recommended in Report ADM dated June 13, 2000, by W. Mah, Chief Administrative Officer.

5 Page 5 7A ACAP AGREEMEN T 7A APRON TAXIWAY TENDER THAT the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the Airport Capital Assistance Program (ACAP) Contribution Agreement for the Apron and Taxiway Rehabilitation Project as recommended in Report ADM dated June 13, 2000, by W. Mah, Chief Administrative Officer. Munroe/Farrow THAT L.B. Paving be awarded the contract for the Apron and Taxiway Rehabilitation Project as recommended in Report AIR dated June 13, 2000, by K. Stecko, Airport Manager. STAFF (B) REPORTS 7B AIRPORT Farrow/Munroe THAT the Airport Services report for February 2000, be received. BYLAWS BYLAW BYLAW BYLAW BYLAW 1345 Official Community Plan Amendment (Secondary Business Commercial) Bylaw No. 1343, 2000 THAT Bylaw No. 1343, cited as Official Community Plan Amendment (Secondary Business Commercial) Bylaw No. 1343, 2000, be read a first and second time. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1344, 2000 THAT Bylaw No. 1344, cited as Zoning Bylaw, 740, Amendment Bylaw No , be read a first and second time. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1346, 2000 THAT Bylaw No. 1346, cited as Smithers Zoning Bylaw, 740, Amendment Bylaw No , be read a first and second time. Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1345, Amendment No. 1, 2000 Farrow/Munroe THAT Bylaw No. 1345, cited as Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1345, Amendment No. 1, 2000, as introduced in Report FIN dated June 6, 2000, submitted by L. Ford, Financial Administrator, be deferred for readings pending discussion on the replacement of the curling rink s ice plant.

6 Page 6 CORRESPONDENCE - (A) ITEMS UBCM POLICING AGREEMEN T BC ASSESS- MENT MTG WETSUWETE N GOLF TOURNAMEN T AIRPORT STRATEGY QUESNEL B.V. FOOD BANK OPENING FOREST ALLIANCE MEMBERSHI P CANADA FOREST ACCORD THAT the Member Notice from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) dated May 31, 2000, advising of the upcoming five-year review of the R.C.M.P. Policing Agreement and seeking comments or concerns from UBCM members on police costs and/or services, be received. THAT the letter dated May 19, 2000, from British Columbia Assessment inviting Mayor Northup to attend their Board of Directors meeting being held in Terrace on July 20 and 21, 2000, be received. THAT Councillor Howard be authorized to attend the British Columbia Assessment Board of Directors meeting. THAT the request from R. Sebastian, Communications Co-ordinator, Office of the Wet suwet en, for donations for the Wet suwet en Greater Open golf tournament, be received. Munroe/Groves THAT the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to attend the meeting being held at Quesnel City Hall on June 26, 2000, to discuss how regional airports and other stakeholders can develop a strategy to resolve servicing concerns. Munroe/Farrow THAT E. Klassen, Bulkley Valley Food Bank Society, be advised that Mayor Northup will be present to cut the ribbon at the Open House being held June 28, 2000, at their new location at 1065 Main Street, as requested in the letter dated May 25, Munroe/Farrow THAT the Town renew its membership with Forest Alliance of British Columbia as requested in the letter dated May 23, 2000, from T. Tevlin, President, Forest Alliance of British Columbia. THAT the draft memorandum dated May 30, 2000, from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, regarding the signing of the Canada Forest Accord, be received and a letter be sent to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities advising that the Town of Smithers is in support of the Accord.

7 Page PRE- SCHOOL PROGRAM WEST COAST DISASTER AWARDS NORTHERN MEDICAL SOCIETY HOCKEY FUNDRAISE R HOUSTON MTG. THAT the letter dated May 31, 2000, from S. Ricketts, North West Community Health Services Society, recommending the provincial licensing of the Town s pre-school programs and facility upgrades, be received. Munroe/Groves THAT a letter be sent to S. Ricketts, North West Community Health Services Society, advising that the Town does not wish to pursue provincial licensing of its Day Program at this time; however, the Town will address the maintenance issues immediately as suggested in the letter. THAT the letter dated May 23, 2000, from M. Clappa, Conference Director, West Coast Disaster Response Conference, seeking award nominations be received. THAT the following be received: a) letter dated May 18, 2000, from C. Kinsley, Mayor, City of Prince George, requesting support for healthcare recommendations made by the Northern Medical Society; b) letter dated May 16, 2000, from C. Kinsley to the Minister of Health; c) Report of the Physician Recruitment and Retention Task Force dated April 10, 2000; and d) Press Release from the Northern Medical Society of British Columbia dated May 11, 2000; AND FURTHER THAT a letter be sent to the Minister of Health supporting the healthcare recommendations made by the Northern Medical Society of British Columbia in the Physician Recruitment and Retention Task Force report. Wheatley/Groves THAT the letter dated May 24, 2000, from G. Morneault, Bulkley Valley Celebrity Hockey Game, seeking prize donations for this year s fundraiser for the second sheet of ice, be received. Munroe/Farrow THAT a grant-in-aid be approved for rental of the ice for the Bulkley Valley Celebrity Hockey Game subject to ice availability. THAT B. Beamish, Chief Administrative Officer, District of Houston, be advised that August 15, 2000, is Council s preferred date for the meeting with Houston Council (in Houston) regarding airport issues and further that the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako be invited to attend the meeting.

8 Page to REC & REPLY 11-1 to REC & FILE CORRESPONDENCE - (B) ITEMS- RECEIVE AND REPLY Munroe/Groves THAT the following correspondence be received and replied to as necessary: 10-1 Letter dated June 5, 2000, and press release dated June 6, 2000, from L. Waller, Worldwide Anglers, Inc., requesting consideration for the future of wilderness tourism in the Town s response to Skeena Cellulose Inc. s proposal for a connector road near Babine River Park ( ) Letter dated June 2, 2000, from K. Wolkosky, Manager, B.V. Exhibition, requesting dust control after the roads are graded at the Fall Fairgrounds, prior to the fair and the loan of barricades for the Fall Fair parade being held August 24, 2000 ( ) Letter dated June 2, 2000, from K. Wolkosky, Manager, B.V. Exhibition, suggesting a letter be sent to remind user groups of the Fall Fairgrounds to drive carefully and be more courteous and respectful of each other ( ). CORRESPONDENCE - (B) ITEMS - RECEIVE AND FILE THAT the following correspondence be received and filed: 11-1 Letter dated May 23, 2000, from P. Manning, President, Kaiser Youth Foundation, regarding the recently-released discussion paper calling for the establishment of a Substance Abuse Prevention and Addictions Commission for British Columbia ( ) Letter dated May 19, 2000, from B. Burrill, resident, thanking the Works Department employees for their prompt service in handling a complaint ( ) Letter dated May 25, 2000, from Northwest B.C. Mayors to Premier Dosanjh supporting the proposal for a Stewart-Mackenzie resource (toll) road. ( ) News Release dated May 24, 2000, from Transport Canada announcing Airports Capital Assistance Program funding of $2,683,300 for safety improvements at the Smithers Airport ( ) Letters dated May 24, 2000, from J. M. Duncan, Regional Director General, Pacific Region, Transport Canada, confirming Airports Capital Assistance Program funding for pavement rehabilitation and heavy airside mobile equipment at the Smithers Airport ( ) Letter dated May 5, 2000, from J. Naismith, Treasurer, Bulkley Valley Community Arts Council, thanking the Town for the grant-in-aid ( ).

9 Page Letter dated May 15, 2000, from A. Chambers, Chair, Land Reserve Commission (LRC), introducing the members who will represent our area on the newly-created regional panel ( ) Letter dated May 16, 2000, from R. Simson, General Manager, Liquor Control and Licensing Branch, Ministry of Attorney General, requesting support for their initiative to stop the misuse of non-beverage alcohol products ( ) Letter dated April 25, 2000, from S. LaRoy, Federal/Provincial Programs Coordinator, Provincial Emergency Program, presenting a cheque for the Town s generator in the amount of $7, ( ) Dealt with separately Memorandum dated May 17, 2000, from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, advising of the Ministry of Attorney General s response to a 1999 resolution put forward by the Town of Smithers on deliberate property damage caused by motor vehicle vandalism ( ) Facsimile dated June 2, 2000, from J. Batten, Ministry of Small Business, Tourism and Culture, advising of a Sport Fishery public meeting being held June 6, 2000, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hudson Bay Lodge ( ) Thank you card received June 5, 2000, from the organizers of the Children s Festival ( ) Resolution from the City of Vancouver dated June 1, 2000, encouraging the passing of a bill created by Senator Colin Kenny to reduce the use of tobacco products by youth ( ) Letter dated June 1, 2000, from Premier U. Dosanjh, advising that a copy of Mayor Northup s letter dated May 18, 2000 (attached) has been forwarded to the Honourable D. Miller, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Northern Development ( / ) Invitation received June 5, 2000, from Bulkley Drive Housing Society requesting Mayor Northup to be a guest speaker at the Alpine Court ribbon cutting ceremony being held June 16, 2000, at 4:00 p.m. ( ) Letter dated April 26, 2000, from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities requesting the proclamation of National Aboriginal Day, June 21, 2000 ( ) Letter dated June 7, 2000, from K. Laing thanking Council for allowing the street closure, so that residents could hold a block party ( ) Letter dated May 18, 2000, from I. Thompson, Northwest Community College (NWCC), Smithers Campus, advising that a copy of J. Malcolm s letter dated May 15, 2000 (attached) was forwarded to P. Crompton, NWCC, Terrace ( ) Thank you card from B.V. Gymnastics Club for the use of the Quonset building for their gymnastics meet.

10 Page GAS RATES THAT a letter be sent to the British Columbia Utilities Commission requesting a review of the rate structure as set by B.C. Gas Utility Ltd., as requested in the letter dated May 16, 2000, from W. Profili, Mayor of the City of Rossland. CORRESPONDENCE - (C) ITEMS RECEIVE & FILE 12-1 to C ITEMS Wheatley/Groves THAT the following correspondence, be received: 12-1 Letter dated May 25, 2000, from M. vandermark, Smithers Retail and Service Committee, inviting Mayor Northup to open the Main Street Fair on Friday, June 16, 2000 ( ) Letter dated May 16, 2000, from D. Walgren, General Manager, Pacific Inland Resources (P.I.R.), outlining the conditions which must be met before P.I.R. will burn clean wood waste ( ) Grand opening announcement from British Columbia 2000 of the BC 2000 Exhibit Tour coming to Heritage Park, June 23, 2000, at 10:00 a.m. ( ) Request from the Chamber of Commerce to their membership for committee volunteers ( ) News Release from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities dated June 1, 2000, summarizing Bills of interest to local government ( ) Advertisement for the classic car rally display being held June 18, 2000, at the Hudson Bay Lodge ( ) Invitation to attend the Heritage Rivers reception June 7, 2000, at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George ( ) Registration information on the B. C. Liberals second annual Northern B.C. Policy Conference being held in Smithers June 17 and 18, 2000, at the Hudson Bay Lodge ( ). CORRESPONDENCE - (D) ITEMS 13-1 to D ITEMS THAT the following correspondence, as routed, be received for information: 13-1 Northern Forest Products Association NFPA NEWS, May 2000 ( ) Economic Analysis of British Columbia, April Communities in Bloom symposium registration information.

11 Page Environmental Trends in British Columbia 2000 from the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks VIA Rail Canada 1999 Annual Report AGRI Digest, May Central Interior Business, May Recycling Product News, May Land Reserve Commission, Reserve Opinion, May Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Agriculture and Food Performance Plan 2000/ Alcan Releases, June 1, Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks 1999 Annual Report Press Release dated June 6, 2000 Burnaby Residents Call for Boycott of Chevron Fuels Forest Practices Board 1999 Annual Report Newsletter of the B.C. Rehab Foundation Horizons, May OTHER BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS TRUCK LOGGERS ASSOCIATION Farrow/Munroe THAT a letter of support be sent to the Truck Loggers Association s (T.L.A.), with copies to the Provincial government and Union of British Columbia Municipalities, following consultation with Prince George, Prince Rupert and Terrace municipalities to determine their position and concerns on the proposed Coast Forest Conservation Initiative (CFCI). NOTICE OF SPECIAL (IN-CAMERA) MEETING OF COUNCIL PURSUANT TO SECTION OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT NOTICE OF IN-CAMERA ADJOURN THAT pursuant to Section of the Municipal Act, Council gives notice and exercises its authority and excludes the media and the public, except for municipal staff, from the Special (In-Camera) meeting following this Open Regular Meeting of Council dealing with matters falling under Section (1) and/or (2) of the Municipal Act. THAT the Regular meeting of Council be adjourned (9:12 p.m.). Certified Correct: Councillor Norm Adomeit Deputy Mayor Wallace Mah Corporate Administrator (CAO)

12 Page 12 Certified a True and Correct Copy of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on Wednesday, June 14, 2000, at 7:32 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 3836 Fourth Avenue, Smithers, B.C. Wallace Mah Corporate Administrator (CAO) KT/jm n:\wordpro\min\min 2000 council\min #12 regular jun 14.doc 2/11/11 9:38 AM