PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

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1 DATE: August 23, 2007 TIME: PLACE: 10:00 a.m. PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT AUGUST BOARD MEETING MINUTES North Peace Cultural Centre Carpet Room, Fort St. John, BC PRESENT: Directors Alternate Directors Director Goodings Alternate Director Irwin Director Hiebert Director Houley Director Saugstad Absent Director Caisley Director Eglinski Director Caton Director Kruk Director Smith Director Harwood Director Ackerman Director Jarvis Staff Fred Banham, Chief Administrative Officer Faye Salisbury, Corporate Officer Kim Frech, Chief Financial Officer Bruce Simard, General Manager of Development Services Tim Donegan, Land Use Planner Grant Stewart, Building Inspector Barb Coburn, Secretary Sheila DeCosta, Secretary, Legislative Services, Recorder Others Margaret Little Christopher Sun, CJDC TV News, FSJ Melanie Robinson, Northeast News Richard Howes, re: B-2 Hardy Friedrich, Alaska Highway News Wally Harwood James Little Richard Neufeld, MLA Peace River North Montana Neufeld D-1 : Huron Energy Corporation D-2 : BP Canada Energy Corporation Bruce Shultz, President Walter Andreeff, Economic Development Advisor Kevin Carrol, Manager of Operations Grande Prairie John Hagen, Consulting Land Agent: D-3 Brian Churchill

2 August 23, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes Page 2 1) Call to Order The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m. DIRECTORS NOTICE OF NEW BUSINESS: Director Caisley Director Caton Director Harwood Update on the Peace Liard Beetle Coalition Dokkie Wind Advisory Group Meeting, August 22, 2007 BC Hydro transmission line crew moving to Prince George ADOPTION OF AGENDA: 2) Adoption of Agenda RD/07/08/01 (23) MOVED by Alternate Director Irwin, SECONDED by Director Smith, that the Peace River Regional District agenda for the August 23, 2007 meeting, including Director s new business and additional items for the agenda, be adopted as amended: CALL TO ORDER: DIRECTORS NOTICE OF NEW BUSINESS: ADOPTION OF AGENDA: MINUTES: M-1 Regional Board Meeting Minutes of August 9, BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES: BA-1 Re: page 4, item 5) Single Business Licence Initiative Letters from Mayor Saugstad: a) July 10, 2007 letter from Beth James, Associate Deputy Minister, Ministry of Small Business and Revenue; and b) July 26, 2007 letter from the Honourable Rick Thorpe, Minister of Small Business and Revenue. DELEGATIONS: D-1 Huron Energy Corporation Kevin Carroll, Manager Operations John Hagen, Consulting Land Agent Re: Update on Proposed Compressor Station D-2 BP Canada Energy Corporation Walter Andreeff, Economic Development Advisor, Grande Prairie Re: Noel Project D-3 Brian Churchill Re: By-law Enforcement PETITIONS: CORRESPONDENCE: C-1 July 31, 2007 memo from Richard Taylor, Executive Director, Union of BC Municipalities regarding Climate Change/Green Communities. C-2 August 1, 2007 letter from the Honourable Colin Hansen, Minister of Economic Development and Minister Responsible for the Asia Pacific Initiative and the Olympics regarding the BC- Alberta Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA). C-3 Copy of August 1, 2007 letter from the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District to Premier Campbell regarding Fuel Management Projects. C-4 August 1, 2007 letter from Thomas Barnes, Executive Director, Municipal Insurance Association of BC regarding the 2006 Dividend Cheque. C-5 August 3, 2007 invitation from the Council of Forest Industries to the Peace Region Community Dinner scheduled for October 4, 2007 in Fort St. John, BC. C-6 Letter received August 7, 2007 from Cheeying Ho, Executive Director, Smart Growth BC regarding the Agricultural Land Reserve: A Legal Review of the Question of Community Need report. C-7 Response received August 8, 2007 from BC Hydro regarding the Remote Community Electrification (RCE) Program.

3 August 23, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes Page 3 ADOPTION OF AGENDA continued: 2) continued Adoption of Agenda RD/07/08/01 (23) continued CORRESPONDENCE continued: C-8 Notice of the Provincial Summit of Municipal Leaders Cities Fit For Children scheduled for November 1-2, 2007 in Kelowna, BC. C-9 Electoral Boundaries Commission Recommendations: a) August 20, 2007 Regional Response from the City of Prince George; and b) August 20, 2007 letter from Eileen Benedict, President, North Central Municipal Association ( See R-8) REPORTS: R-1 July 10, 2007 ALR Exclusion Application Report 124/2007 (Stevens) from Carla Eaton, Senior Planner. R-2 August 10, 2007 ALR Non-Farm Use Application Report 251/2006 (Prospect Land Services for Crown Land) from Jodi MacLean, Land Use Planner. R-3 August 7, 2007 report from Karen Goodings, Chair Electoral Area Directors Committee regarding recommendations from the July 19, 2007 meeting. R-4 Aug 10, 2007 report from Kim Frech, Chief Financial Officer regarding the Disposal of Assets 2 Photocopiers by donation. R-5 August 10, 2007 report from Kim Frech, Chief Financial Officer regarding Tangible Capital Assets (TCA). R-6 August 13, 2007 report from Kim Frech, Chief Financial Officer regarding the Audit Proposal R-7 July 2007 monthly report from Dennis Meier, Weed Inspector. R-8 August 21, 2007 report from Fred Banham, Chief Administrative Officer regarding BC Electoral Boundaries Commission Review. BY-LAWS: B-1 OCP and Zoning Amendment By-laws No and 1725, 2007 (605687BC Ltd.) a) August 13, 2007 report from Carla Eaton, Senior Planner; b) Charlie Lake Official Community Plan Amendment By-law No. 1724, 2007 ; c) Peace River Regional District Zoning Amendment By-law No. 1725, 2007 and d) Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of August 15, CONSIDERATION OF THIRD READING B-2 Zoning Amendment By-law No. 1736, 2007 (Plumb) a) August 13, 2007 report from Bruce Simard, Land Use Planner; and b) Peace River Regional District Zoning Amendment By-law No. 1736, 2007 CONSIDERATION OF THIRD READING AND ADOPTION B-3 Zoning Amendment By-law No. 1738, 2007 (Hamel) a) August 13, 2007 report from Jodi MacLean, Land Use Planner; b) Peace River Regional District Zoning Amendment By-law No. 1738, 2007 ; c) August 18, 2007 letter of concern from Lorne Ireland; and d) Letter of Opposition received August 20, 2007 from Ralph Hawryluk. CONSIDERATION OF THIRD READING AND ADOPTION B-4 OCP and Zoning Amendment By-laws No and 1741, 2007 (Derby) a) August 13, 2007 report from Tim Donegan, Land Use Planner; and b) North Peace Official Community Plan Amendment By-law No ; and c) Peace River Regional District Zoning Amendment By-law No. 1741, CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AND SECOND READINGS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR PUBLIC HEARING B-5 OCP and Zoning Amendment By-laws No and 1743, 2007 (Ripley) a) August 8, 2007 report from Jodi MacLean, Land Use Planner; b) Dawson Creek Official Community Plan Amendment By-law No. 1742, 2007 ; and c) Peace River Regional District Zoning Amendment By-law No.1743, CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AND SECOND READINGS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR PUBLIC HEARING

4 August 23, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes Page 4 ADOPTION OF AGENDA continued: 2) continued Adoption of Agenda RD/07/08/01 (23) continued BY-LAWS continued: B-6 OCP and Zoning Amendment By-laws No and 1745, 2007 (Stevens) a) August 9, 2007 report from Jodi MacLean, Land Use Planner; b) North Peace Official Community Plan Amendment By-law No. 1744, 2007 ; and c) Peace River Regional District Zoning Amendment By-law No.1745, CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AND SECOND READINGS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR PUBLIC HEARING B-7 OCP and Zoning Amendment By-laws No and 1747, 2007 ( Alberta Inc.) a) August 13, 2007 report from Jodi MacLean, Land Use Planner; b) North Peace Official Community Plan Amendment By-law No. 1746, 2007 ; c) Peace River Regional District Zoning Amendment By-law No.1747, 2007 ; and d) By-law Referral Form from the Agricultural Land Commission. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AND SECOND READINGS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR PUBLIC HEARING DIARY: NEW BUSINESS: NB-1 Update on Peace Liard Pine Beetle Coalition NB-2 August 22, 2007 Dokkie Wind Advisory Group Meeting Update NB-3 BC Hydro transmission line crew moving to Prince George. APPOINTMENTS: CONSENT CALENDAR: (to be distributed at the meeting for information) NOTICE OF MOTION: (for the next meeting) MEDIA QUESTIONS: (on agenda items and business discussed at the meeting ADJOURNMENT: 3) New PRRD Staff Chair Goodings introduced two new Peace River Regional District staff members to the Board, Mr. Tim Donegan, who is the new Land Use Planner and Mr. Grant Stewart, who is the new Building Inspector. She welcomed the new employees to the Regional District. MINUTES: 4) M-1 Regional Board Meeting Minutes of August 9, ) Richard Neufeld, MLA Peace River North RD/07/08/02 (23) MOVED by Director Hiebert, SECONDED by Director Smith, that the Regional Board Meeting Minutes of August 9, 2007 be adopted with the following amendment: Page 1, under D-1, change the two names to read: a) John Hagen, Consulting Land Agent; and b) Bruce Schultz, President. Director Goodings welcomed Richard Neufeld, MLA Peace River North to the meeting and congratulated him on the recent opening of the Front Counter BC in Fort St. John. Mr. Neufeld advised that Front Counter BC has been operational in other areas of the province for a while now and that it appears to be well received by the public as it offers clients the opportunity to pick up and drop off application forms from all ministries at one office. The employees are also able to offer assistance with completing forms, determining what is required to accompany the forms and contacting other ministries on behalf of clients to assist in answering their questions.

5 August 23, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes Page 5 BUSINESS ARISING: 6) Vary the Agenda re: Item 18), R-2 DVP 140/2007 RD/07/08/12 RD/07/08/03 (23) that the agenda be varied to deal with Item 18) resolution RD/07/08/12 Development Variance Permit 140/2007 at this time and that Mr. Neufeld be given permission to speak from the Gallery. NAYS: 2 Director Houley advised the Board that Mr. Neufeld was unable to attend the August 9, 2007 meeting and would like an opportunity to speak to the Board at this time to explain why he applied for a Development Variance Permit. Mr. Neufeld explained to the Board that the purpose of the variance is to enable him to build a large shop on his property to house a variety of recreational equipment, riding lawnmowers and trailers as well as several antique vehicles he is in the process of restoring. He wants to build the shop for storage of these items to maintain a neat appearance and to ensure they are not visible by the passing public. There is a house and garage on the property now and that if the garage had been attached to the building there would not be as much of a concern with building a large shop. As it has been stated that there is a concern the property may become an industrial site, he offered to have a caveat or covenant placed on the property title to restrict it from being used for a home-based business or any commercial activity. Fred Banham, Chief Administrative Officer advised the Board that any covenant placed on a property title would carry forward to all new owners. RD/07/08/04 (23) MOVED by Director Houley, SECONDED by Director Kruk, that the Regional Board support the issuance of a Development Variance Permit to the property owner, which would allow for the variance of the maximum accessory building floor area, varying from the permitted maximum of 177 m² (1900 ft²) to 363 m² (3900 ft²) on Lot 4, Plan 19798, Section 36, Township 84, Range 20, W6M, PRD, Except Plan BCP27717, subject to the registration of a caveat on the property title which would restrict the property owner from operating a home-based business or any commercial activity on the property. The Chief Administrative Officer advised the Chair that the motion was out of order until the Board considered whether or not it wished to waive the six month timeframe requirement an applicant is required to wait before reapplying. RD/07/08/05 (23) MOVED by Director Houley, SECONDED by Director Ackerman, that the Regional Board waive the six-month timeframe requirement that Mr. Neufeld would be required to wait before re-applying for a Development Variance Permit. CARRIED

6 August 23, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes Page 6 BUSINESS ARISING continued: 6) continued Item 18) R-2 DVP 140/2007 RD/07/08/06 (23) MOVED by Director Houley, SECONDED by Director Kruk, that the Regional Board support the issuance of a Development Variance Permit to the property owner, which would allow for the variance of the maximum accessory building floor area, varying from the permitted maximum of 177 m² (1900 ft²) to 363 m² (3900 ft²) on Lot 4, Plan 19798, Section 36, Township 84, Range 20, W6M, PRD, Except Plan BCP27717, subject to the registration of a caveat on the property title which would restrict the property owner from operating a home-based business or any commercial activity on the property. NAYS: 3 DELEGATES: 7) D-1 Huron Energy Corporation The Chair welcomed Mr. Kevin Carroll, Manager of Operations, Mr. John Hagen, Consulting Land Agent and Mr. Bruce Schultz, President, of Huron Energy Corporation to the meeting. Mr. Carroll explained that the purpose of the presentation is to follow-up on the presentation made on August 9, A report on noise testing performed by a third-party indicated that they are at 38 decibels at the worst case scenario. Permissible sound noise is a combination of compressor noise and ambient noise. On a calm day the noise contribution from the compressor station is negligible, which was the company s goal. A question and answer period ensued. Mr. Carroll advised that they are using eight inch pipelines to carry fuel to the compressor in order to mitigate a proliferation of pipelines in the area. The Chair thanked the gentlemen for coming to the meeting. The Directors commended them on their recognition of the importance of ambient noise and their efforts to mitigate noise levels for the surrounding residents. Handout: August 23, 2007 Proposed Compressor Station RD/07/08/07 (23) MOVED by Director Harwood, SECONDED by Director Caton, that the presentation and following handout from Huron Energy Corporation be received: August 23, 2007 handout from the Huron Energy Corporation regarding the Proposed Compressor Station b-67-h/93-p-10. 8) D-2 BP Canada Energy Company The Chair welcomed Mr. Walter Andreeff, Economic Development Advisor, BP Canada Energy Corporation, from Grande Prairie, Alberta.

7 August 23, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes Page 7 DELEGATES continued: 8) D-2 continued BP Canada Energy Company Mr. Andreeff gave a presentation regarding the proposed development in the One Island Lake and Kelly Lake areas. There is proposed to be approximately fourteen wells placed on nine pads. BP Canada will be applying for water permits after performing more geo-hydrology testing in an attempt to develop a sustainable water supply. The Chair thanked Mr. Andreeff for coming to the meeting. She advised that the Board would keep BP Canada apprised of potable water and other agriculture concerns. Handout: April 2007 Fact Sheet re: BP Canada Energy Company s Proposed Noel Major Project RD/07/08/08 (23) MOVED by Director Hiebert, SECONDED by Director Houley, that the presentation and following handout from the BP Canada Energy Company be received: April 2007 Fact Sheet regarding BP Canada Energy Company s Proposed Noel Major Project. CORRESPONDENCE: 9) C-5 COFI Peace Region Community Dinner October 4, ) C-6 SmartGrowth BC Re: ALR: A Legal Review of the Question of Community Need RD/07/08/09 (23) MOVED by Director Caton, SECONDED by Director Harwood, that the Rural Directors be authorized to attend the Council of Forest Industries Peace Region Community Dinner on October 4, 2007, in Fort St. John. RD/07/08/10 (23) MOVED by Director Ackerman, SECONDED by Director Jarvis, that staff be requested to research the opportunity of holding a SmartGrowth BC workshop or workshops in the Peace Region. 11) Recess The meeting recessed at 12 p.m. 12) Reconvene The meeting reconvened at 12:50 p.m. 13) C-9 Electoral Boundaries Commission Recommendations RD/07/08/11 (23) MOVED by Director Smith, SECONDED by Director Ackerman, that Director Caton be authorized to attend the September 5, 2007 rally at the Prince George Civic Center in Prince George, BC and be prepared to speak on behalf of the Peace River Regional District.

8 August 23, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes Page 8 REPORTS: 14) Vary the Agenda RD/07/08/12 (23) MOVED by Director Ackerman, SECONDED by Director Houley, that the agenda be varied to deal with R-8 at this time. 15) R-8 Electoral Boundaries Commission Review RD/07/08/13 (23) MOVED by Director Kruk, SECONDED by Director Caton, that the Regional Board present to the Electoral Boundaries Commission Review a position that encourages the maintenance of the existing three seats outside the populated lower mainland as an extenuating exception to the rule to maintain rural representation. RD/07/08/14 (23) MOVED by Director Smith, SECONDED by Director Ackerman, that the Regional Board direct staff to prepare a submission for presentation at the October 1, 2007 Commission Hearings in Fort St. John. 15) R-8 continued Electoral Boundaries Commission Review 16) R-1 ALR Subdivision Application 124/2007 (Stevens) RD/07/08/15 (23) MOVED by Director Smith, SECONDED by Director Ackerman, a) that the Regional Board forward an emergency resolution to the Union of BC Municipalities as follows: WHEREAS the BC Electoral Boundary Commission Review Committee is making a recommendation to both increase the number of electoral areas from seventynine to eighty-one and a reduction of three seats in rural regions of the Province due to population shift; AND WHEREAS the Electoral Boundary Commission Act requires population representation plus or minus twenty-five percent; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Union of BC Municipalities require of the Legislature of BC to amend the Electoral Boundary Commission Ac to reflect population representation plus or minus fifty percent to allow for equitable regional representation in the Provincial legislature; b) that staff be requested to prepare background information to be included with the resolution; and c) that copies of the resolution in its final form be forwarded to the North Central Municipal Association and member municipalities. RD/07/08/16 (23) that Mr. James Little be authorized to speak to the Board regarding R-1, Development Variance Permit 124/2007.

9 August 23, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes Page 9 REPORTS continued: 16) R-1 continued ALR Subdivision Application 124/2007 (Stevens) 17) R-2 ALR Subdivision Application 251/2007 (Prospect Land Services - Crown Land) 18) R-3 August 7, 2007 report from Chair Goodings, EADC Re: July 19, 2007 meeting recommendations 19) R-4 August 10, 2007 report from Kim Frech Re: Disposal of Assets two Photocopiers RD/07/08/17 (23) that the Regional Board support ALR Subdivision Application No. 124/2007 for Bernie and Coreen Stevens to subdivide District Lot 418, Except Plan into twelve lots varying in size from ha to ha (0.50 to 0.65 acres) for residential use; and authorize the application as submitted to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission. RD/07/08/18 (23) MOVED by Director Caton, SECONDED by Director Harwood, 1. that, as recommended by the Electoral Area Directors Committee, Agricultural Land Reserve Non-farm Use Permit 251/2006 not be approved for the following reasons: a) that the proliferation of pipelines and well sites are not conducive to future agriculture production; b) due to the impact of the footprint on the land; and c) that it is expected that eventually these lands will be utilized for agriculture (Agricultural Land Reserve lands); presently the system does not allow the eventual agricultural owner of the land any control over the leases or any compensation for the inconvenience; and 2. that both the Agricultural Land Commission and the Oil and Gas Commission be notified of this decision. NAYS: 3 RD/07/08/19 (23) MOVED by Director Houley, SECONDED by Alternate Director Irwin, that staff be directed to explore the various options and associated costs as follows: a) establishing a by-law for animal control; b) establishing a by-law for the restriction of off-road vehicles and; c) the cost for by-law enforcement. as it pertains to Electoral Area 'C'. RD/07/08/20 (23) MOVED by Director Caton, SECONDED by Director Harwood, that the Regional Board approve the disposal of two Toshiba 6540 photocopiers by means of a donation. 20) R-5 August 10, 2007 Kim Frech Re: Tangible Capital Assets In the Tangible Capital Assets report, Kim Frech, Chief Financial Officer, recommended that the Directors discuss the new legislated requirements of the Public Sector Accounting Board policy 3150 with Ida Chong, Minister of Community Services, at the Union of BC Municipalities Convention in September.

10 August 23, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes Page 10 REPORTS continued: 20) R-5 continued: August 10, 2007 Kim Frech Re: Tangible Capital Assets 21) R-6 August 13, 2007 Kim Frech Re: Audit Proposal The Directors agreed that at this time definitive concerns are difficult to put in writing; but, based on what is known, the following two points should be addressed: 1. Cost of Implementation: Will there be grants or funding available to attend training sessions and to hire consultants or professionals; and 2. Cost to the Taxpayer: Will there be additional funds or grants available for capital projects so that local taxpayers are not paying for loan payments plus the depreciation expense? RD/07/08/21 (23) MOVED by Director Caton, SECONDED by Director Harwood, that the firm Sander Rose Trobak Ltd. be appointed as Auditor for the Peace River Regional District to undertake the 2007, 2008, and 2009 audit at a cost of $22,000 per year. DELEGATES continued: 22) D-3 Brian Churchill re: By-law Enforcement 22) D-3 continued Brian Churchill re: By-law Enforcement Mr. Brian Churchill made a presentation to the Board regarding his concerns for the lack of enforcement of Regional District s by-laws. He referred to the pictures of his property and surrounding neighbourhood. He indicated that people in residential areas have concerns regarding their neighbouring properties that become rezoned to industrial or commercial and that the rezoned properties then turn into junk yards. He was emphatic that the Regional District should either enforce its by-laws or not have them at all. The Directors advised that there have been discussions recently on the subject of enforcement; both the prospect of adopting an enforcement policy and/or hiring an enforcement officer. In Electoral Area C in particular there is action taking place at this time. A discussion ensued regarding the merits of enforcement and that perhaps enforcement should be more prevalent in the fire service areas. The Chair thanked Mr. Churchill for taking the time to come and speak to the Board. BY-LAWS: 23) B-1 OCP and Zoning Amendment By-laws No and 1725, 2007 (605687BC Ltd.) [Agent - Siemens] RD/07/08/22 (23) that Charlie Lake Official Community Plan Amendment By-law No. 1724, 2007 and Peace River Regional District Zoning Amendment By-law No. 1725, 2007 be given third reading.

11 August 23, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes Page 11 BY-LAWS continued: 24) B-2 Zoning Amendment By-law No. 1736, 2007 (Plumb) RD/07/08/23 (23) that Peace River Regional District Zoning Amendment By-law No. 1736, 2007 be given third reading. RD/07/08/24 (23) that Peace River Regional District Zoning Amendment By-law No. 1736, 2007 be adopted. 25) B-3 Zoning Amendment By-law No. 1738, 2007 (Hamel) RD/07/08/25 (23) MOVED by Director Hiebert, SECONDED by Director Houley, that Peace River Regional District Zoning Amendment By-law No. 1738, 2007 be given third reading. RD/07/08/26 (23) MOVED by Director Caton, SECONDED by Alternate Director Irwin, that Director Hiebert be authorized to meet with the concerned citizens. 26) B-4 OCP and Zoning Amendment By-laws No and 1741, 2007 (Derby) 27) B-5 OCP and Zoning Amendment By-laws No and 1743, 2007 (Ripley) RD/07/08/27 (23) that Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment By-laws No and 1741, 2007 be referred to the next meeting. RD/07/08/28 (23) MOVED by Director Hiebert, SECONDED by Director Caton, a) that the Regional Board has considered the requirements of Section 879 of the Local Government Act, and has provided opportunity for early and ongoing consultation with those persons, organizations and authorities the Board considers will be affected, as summarized in the Development Services report dated August 8, 2007; and b) that Dawson Creek Official Community Plan Amendment By-law No. 1742, 2007 and Peace River Regional District zoning Amendment By-law No. 1743, 2007 be given first and second readings; c) that authority be given for a public hearing on Monday, September 10, 2007 at 7 p.m. at the Peace River Regional District office in Dawson Creek, BC; and d) that the holding of the public hearing be delegated to Director Hiebert. NAYS: 1

12 August 23, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes Page 12 BY-LAWS continued: 28) B-6 OCP and Zoning Amendment By-laws No and 1745, 2007 (Stevens) 29) B-7 OCP and Zoning Amendment By-laws No and 1747, 2007 ( Alberta Inc.) [Agent - L & M Engineering] RD/07/08/29 (23) MOVED by Director Houley, SECONDED by Director Ackerman, a) that the Regional Board has considered the requirements of Section 879 of the Local Government Act, and has provided opportunity for early and ongoing consultation with those persons, organizations and authorities the Board considers will be affected, as summarized in the Development Services report dated August 9, 2007; b) that North Peace Official Community Plan Amendment By-law No. 1744, 2007 and Peace River Regional District Zoning Amendment By-law No. 1745, 2007 be given first and second readings; c) that authority be given to go to a public hearing on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 7 p.m. at the North Peace Leisure Pool in Fort St. John, BC; and d) that the holding of the public hearing be delegated to Director Houley. RD/07/08/30 (23) a) that the Regional Board has considered the requirements of Section 879 of the Local Government Act, and has provided opportunity for early and ongoing consultation with those persons, organizations and authorities the Board considers will be affected, as summarized in the Development Services report dated August 13, 2007; b) that North Peace Official Community Plan Amendment By-law No. 1746, 2007 and Peace River Regional District Zoning Amendment By-law No. 1747, 2007 be given first reading; c) that prior to consideration of second reading the applicant provide a plan for acceptance by the Regional Board for buffering between existing residential properties adjacent to the proposed areas for I-2 zoning pursuant to the following guidelines: Off-street parking, loading and storage areas should be separated from adjacent parcels used for residential purposes by landscaped buffers consisting of fencing at the property line, grass, shrubs, and trees at least six centimetres in diameter at breast height at the time of planting, spaced at maximum ten meters intervals. Such landscaped buffers should be at lest three meters in width; and d) that prior to consideration of final reading the applicant prepare and register a restrictive covenant on the property that requires installation of buffering according to the approved plan..

13 August 23, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes Page 13 DIARY: 30) Regional Diary/ Agenda Preparation Schedule/ Schedule of Events RD/07/08/31 (23) MOVED by Director Harwood, SECONDED by Director Jarvis, that the Water Use Plan be removed from the Diary. CARRIED RD/07/08/32 (23) MOVED by Director Saugstad, SECONDED by Director Hiebert, that the September 13, 2007 Regional Board meeting begin at 9 a.m. as the Strategic Planning sessions are scheduled to take place in the afternoon. NEW BUSINESS: 31) NB-1 Pine Beetle Coalition Update 32) NB-2 Dokkie Wind Energy Advisory Group Meeting 33) NB-3 BC Hydro Transmission Line Crew moving Director Caisley, Interim Chair for the Peace Liard Mountain Pine Beetle Coalition, reported on the August 22, 2007 meeting and thanked Fred Banham, Chief Administrative Officer for putting the meeting together. It was well attended and there was an overwhelming consensus to continue with the coalition. They will be extending invitations to other municipalities to ensure there is representation from the Liard and Peace River regions at the next meeting, which is to be held in the near future. Director Caton reported on the August 22, 2007 Dokkie Wind Energy Advisory Group Meeting. The group is made up of the three First Nations, Northern Lights College, University of Northern BC, the District of Chetwynd, two government employees, a representative from Dokkie Wind and Director Caton. The Company has received Environmental Assessment approval for both Wartenbe and Dokkie and will be starting in Dokkie first. There are university students performing research studies on bats and birds in the area. The next meeting will be in Prince George in October. Director Harwood advised that the BC Hydro Transmission Line Crew currently located in Hudson s Hope will be moved to Prince George. BC Hydro has said the reason is that, as recruitment to the north is difficult, the move is to offer a more attractive location for future employees. The Directors expressed a concern regarding the length of time it would take crews from Prince George to respond to an outage in the Hudson s Hope area and that there is a need to have short response times to react to these emergencies. RD/07/08/33 (23) MOVED by Director Houley, SECONDED by Director Caton, that the Regional District forward a strongly-worded letter to Gary Rodman of BC Hydro with a copy to the Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources stating that it is unacceptable to have the transmission line crew move from Hudson s Hope to Prince George and to stress the seriousness of long power outages in this area.

14 August 23, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes Page 14 NEW BUSINESS continued: 33) NB-3 continued BC Hydro Transmission Line Crew moving RD/07/07/34 (23) MOVED by Director Harwood, SECONDED by Alternate Director Irwin, that staff arrange a meeting with BC Hydro at the Union of BC Municipalities Convention in September to discuss concerns regarding the proposed move of the transmission line crew from Hudson s Hope. 34) Adjournment RD/07/07/35 (23) MOVED by Director Hiebert, SECONDED by Director Saugstad, that the meeting adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m. Barb Coburn, Recording Secretary Karen Goodings, Chair CERTIFIED a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regional Board of the Peace River Regional District from a meeting held on August 23, 2007 in the North Peace Cultural Centre Carpet Room, Fort St. John, BC. Fred Banham, Chief Administrative Officer