TOWN OF SMITHERS. Media Present: R. Little, BVLD. Public Present: B. Atherton, R. Krause, R. Cox, G. Brine, C. Northrup, and K. Widen.

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1 TOWN OF SMITHERS Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held in Council Chambers, 3836 Fourth Avenue, Council Present: Brian Northup, Mayor Norm Adomeit, Councillor Jo Ann Groves, Councillor Andy Howard, Councillor Andrew Wheatley, Councillor. Council Excused: Cress Farrow, Councillor Bill Munroe, Councillor. Staff Present: Wallace Mah, Corporate Administrator/CAO Kelly Timms, Corporate Administrative Assistant Leslie Ford, Financial Administrator/Collector Mark Allen, Director of Development Services Darcey Kohuch, Director of Operational Services Les Schumacher, Fire Chief (7:30 to 7:54 p.m.) Keith Stecko, Airport Manager/Deputy Fire Chief Penny Goodacre, Recording Secretary. Media Present: R. Little, BVLD. Public Present: B. Atherton, R. Krause, R. Cox, G. Brine, C. Northrup, and K. Widen. CALL TO ORDER 1. Mayor Northup called the meeting to order (7:32 p.m.). 2. None. PUBLIC HEARING REG JAN SPEC FEB C.O.W. FEB 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Howard/Adomeit THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held January 22, 2002, be adopted. Howard/Wheatley THAT the minutes of the Special (Open) Meeting of Council held February 5, 2002, be adopted. Councillor Groves left the Chambers after declaring a conflict of interest as a business owner of Coast Mountain GM (7:33 p.m.). Wheatley/Howard THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held February 5, 2002, be adopted, with the exception of Item 2. b) iii) to be dealt with separately under Staff Reports, Item 7A-3. Councillor Groves returned to the Chambers (7:34 p.m.). BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

2 Page ITEMS MADE PUBLIC Adomeit/Wheatley THAT Report ADM dated February 4, 2002, from W. Mah, Chief Administrative Officer, regarding items being made public from the Special (In- Camera) Meeting of Council held January 8, 2002, be received; AND THAT the following items be placed on the public agenda: Munroe/Howard THAT Report DEV 01-41, dated December 21, 2001, from J. Malcolm, DCAO, regarding sale of Town property on Nineteenth Avenue, be received ( ) Munroe/Adomeit THAT an agreement be made with the two local real estate firms to sell Lot 1, Section 30, Township 4, Range 5, Coast District, Plan PRP12816 (Nineteenth Avenue) for the upset price of $125, DEFEATED OPPOSED: GROVES, HOWARD, AND WHEATLEY MAYOR NORTHUP. COUNCILLORS ADOMEIT, FARROW, Farrow/Wheatley THAT the Town post Lot 1, Section 30, Township 4, Range 5, Coast District, Plan PRP12816 (Nineteenth Avenue) for sale at the upset price of $115, CARRIED COUNCILLOR MUNROE OPPOSED. Howard/Farrow THAT Report ADM , dated January 4, 2002, from Mayor Northup, presenting draft press release regarding land purchase and municipal hall project, be amended by substituting the following line in paragraph one This expenditure will not affect next year s tax rate. to This expenditure will not affect your taxes. ( ). CARRIED COUNCILLORS GROVES AND MUNROE OPPOSED. PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS 5-1 BULKLEY- NECHAKO INTERAGENC Y COMMITTEE R. Krause, Forest Protection Officer at the Northwest Fire Centre and Chair of the Bulkley-Nechako Interagency Committee (BNIC), made a presentation regarding the BNIC at the request of Committee member Councillor B. Munroe. The Bulkley-Nechako Interagency Committee was formed in 1999 because of extensive forest fires that took place in Originally, the Committee was formed to deal only with interface fires, but the scope has increased to include other types of fire emergencies. The Committee itself is made up of representatives from the RCMP, Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Forests, Provincial Emergency Program, municipal Fire Chiefs and Emergency Coordinators. The group s main goals include: a) improving communications between agencies; b) improving cross-training between structural and Forest Service firefighters; c) increasing awareness of resources available within the region; and d) meeting the recommendations set forth in the Auditor General s Report on Managing Interface

3 Page 3 Fire Risks. Mr. Krause advised that the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is currently working towards the completion of its Emergency Preparedness Plan to encompass all areas not covered by municipal plans with the Interagency Committee being the working group to implement and test the plan. COUNCIL REPORTS: NBCWG COUNCILLOR ADOMEIT Councillor Adomeit briefly reported on the success of the 2002 Northern B.C. Winter Games. Mayor Northup congratulated the Town of Smithers, the organizing committee, and the athletes None. COUNCILLOR FARROW & HEALTH ECON PLAN/ TAC RDBN MINUTES COUNCILLOR GROVES Groves/Adomeit THAT the minutes of the Health Economic Planning Committee meeting held January 8, 2002, and the Tourism Advisory Committee meeting held February 4, 2002, be received ( and ). Councillor Groves reported on the Winter Carnival and congratulated K. Timms and G. Atrill on its success. COUNCILLOR HOWARD Howard/Wheatley THAT the following from the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, be received ( ): minutes of the following Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Meetings: a) Meeting No. 23 held December 13, 2001; b) Meeting No. 1 held January 17, 2002; and c) Environmental Services Committee meeting held January 17, 2002; memorandum dated January 8, 2002, from K. Pratt, Environmental Services Assistant, Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, to the Environmental Services Committee regarding finalization of the Eastern Sub-Regional Landfill site; and memorandum dated January 24, 2002, from H. Berndorff, Financial Administrator, Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, to the Board of Directors presenting the Draft 2002 to 2006 Financial Plan. Councillor Wheatley left the Chambers (7:55 p.m.). Howard/Adomeit THAT once a new aerial photograph is available, the Town will provide a copy to the

4 Page 4 AERIAL PHOTO Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako for a display in their office to promote the Town of Smithers EMERG MEASURES COUNCILLOR MUNROE Groves/Adomeit THAT the minutes of the Emergency Measures Committee meeting held January 24, 2002, and the Smithers District Chamber of Commerce Information Centre Visitor Information Statistics for January 2002, be received ( ). COUNCILLOR WHEATLEY Councillor Wheatley s reports were tabled until his return. MAYOR NORTHUP BURN AWARENES S HEART MONTH NORTHERN YOUTH SUMMIT a) & b) PLAN COMM LETTERS TO PREMIER HERITAGE WEEK Mayor Northup proclaimed February 3 to 9, 2002, as Burn Awareness Week in British Columbia, as requested in the notice received January 30, 2002 ( ). Mayor Northup proclaimed February 2002 as Heart Month as requested by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of British Columbia and the Yukon ( ). Adomeit/Howard THAT the information regarding the Northern Youth Leadership Summit being held August 18 to 21, 2002, be received and that Mayor Northup be authorized to attend at no cost to the Town ( ). Adomeit/Howard THAT the appointments of Dave Stene to the Planning Advisory Committee and Councillor Farrow to the Wet suwet en and Local Government Tourism and Economic Development Working Committee, be ratified. Groves/Adomeit THAT approval be given to send letters to Premier Campbell opposing the disproportionate share of provincial government job losses within the Town of Smithers and the legislative disregard for current employment contracts by the Provincial Government, as outlined in the memorandum dated February 7, 2002, from Mayor Northup ( ). Adomeit/Howard THAT the letter dated January 2002 from G. Abbott, Minister of Community, Aboriginal and Women s Services requesting February 18 to 24, 2002, be proclaimed Heritage Week in British Columbia, be received ( ).

5 Page 5 STAFF (A) REPORTS 7A BV FOUND GRANT / FRIENDS OF LIBRARY 7A ELECTIONS 7A JEEP CHEROKEE 7A CANON COPIER Adomeit/Howard THAT the Town of Smithers administer the Smithers Public Library s Bulkley Valley Foundation grant, as well as donations to the Friends of the Library, until such time as the Friends of the Library obtain charitable status, as recommended in Report FIN dated January 28, 2002, from L. Ford, Financial Administrator. Howard/Adomeit THAT W. Mah be appointed Chief Election Officer, and K. Timms and S. Miller be appointed Deputy Chief Election Officers, for the 2002 General Local Election, as recommended in Report ADM dated February 6, 2002, from W. Mah, Chief Administrative Officer ( ). Howard/Adomeit THAT Report ADM dated February 7, 2002, submitted by W. Mah, Chief Administrative Officer, be tabled until Councillor Wheatley s return ( ). Howard/Adomeit THAT Council authorize the purchase by the Municipal Finance Authority of a Canon Image Runner 5000 digital photocopier from Ideal Office Solutions for the price of $17,250 plus taxes (includes trade-in of Sharp SD 2060) with the purchase being leased back to the Town at approximately $280 (plus taxes) per month for five years ( ). STAFF (B) REPORTS 7B TH AVE WELL POWER BLDG Groves/Adomeit THAT Report DEV dated February 7, 2002, from M. Allen, Director of Development Services, advising that Bulkley Electric Limited was awarded the Nineteenth Avenue Well Standby Power Building Electrical Contract at the bid price of $4,057.44, be received ( ). Councillor Wheatley returned to Chambers (8:13 p.m.). COUNCILLOR WHEATLEY LIBERAL CUTS Councillor Wheatley handed out a memorandum presenting non-official statistics illustrating the economic impacts of Liberal cuts to the Bulkley Valley, as at February

6 Page 6 11, 2002, prepared by Ministry research staff SOCIAL PLAN 7A JEEP CHEROKEE 7A JEEP CHEROKEE Councillor Wheatley handed out the agenda for the Social Planning Council Quality of Life issues (luncheon) forum he attended on February 12, Adomeit/Howard THAT Item 7A-3, Report ADM dated February 7, 2002, submitted by W. Mah, Chief Administrative Officer, be lifted from the table. Councillor Groves left the Chambers after declaring a conflict of interest as a business owner of Coast Mountain GM (8:18 p.m.). Howard/Adomeit THAT the Town purchase a 2002 Grande Cherokee from Frontier Chrysler Ltd., for Administration and Council municipal use, at a revised price of $26,394 plus taxes, as stated in Report ADM dated February 7, 2002, submitted by W. Mah, Chief Administrative Officer ( ). Councillor Groves returned to Chambers (8:19 p.m.). BYLAWS BYLAW BYLAW 1402 Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw No Howard/Groves THAT Bylaw No. 1301, cited as Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1301, as introduced in Report FIN dated February 5, 2002, from L. Ford, Financial Administrator, be read a first and second time. OPPOSED: COUNCILLOR ADOMEIT. CARRIED. Howard/Wheatley THAT Bylaw No. 1301, cited as Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1301, be read a third time. OPPOSED: COUNCILLOR ADOMEIT. CARRIED. Highway 16 Improvement Project Security Issuing Bylaw No Howard/Wheatley THAT Bylaw No. 1402, cited as Highway 16 Improvement Project Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1402, be adopted. CORRESPONDENCE - (A) ITEMS BANNERS Wheatley/Groves THAT Administration continue working with the Smithers District Chamber of Commerce to determine a suitable location on Main Street to hang banners, as referred to in the letter dated January 25, 2002, from S. Howard, President, Smithers District Chamber of Commerce ( ).

7 Page DISTRICT OF HOPE PREMIER S PROV CONGRESS BCAC NOMIN NCMA NOMIN TELKWA RESOLUTIO N NO SMOKING BYLAW Adomeit/Wheatley THAT Council support the District of Hope, as requested in the letter dated January 18, 2002, from K. Ridley, Chief Administrative Officer, to allow small communities the opportunity to meet with Provincial Government officials at the Provincial Congress being held on February 26, 2002 (and in the future) ( ). Adomeit/Wheatley THAT Mayor Northup, or designate, be authorized to attend the Premier s Provincial Congress being held on February 26, 2002, should the Premier extend an invitation. Adomeit/Wheatley THAT the letter dated January 10, 2002, from R. Back, Nominating Chair of the British Columbia Aviation Council, seeking nominations for election at the Annual General Meeting being held April 9, 2002, be received ( ). Wheatley/Adomeit THAT the letter dated January 15, 2002, from D. Rogers, Nominations Chair, North Central Municipal Association, seeking nominations for President, Vice-President, Regional Representative, and Director-at-Large, be received ( ). Adomeit/Wheatley THAT Council endorse the resolution to allow access to local markets to British Columbia producers at the North Central Municipal Association Convention as presented in the letter dated January 22, 2002, from Mayor S. Hartwell, Village of Telkwa ( ). Howard/Adomeit THAT the letter dated February 3, 2002, from J. Stewart requesting the Town implement a bylaw to enforce no smoking within Town boundaries, be received ( ). Councillor Adomeit declared a conflict of interest, as a hockey coach, and left the Chambers (8:32 p.m.) AA MIDGET CHAMP Howard/Wheatley THAT the letter dated January 27, 2002, and Financial Assistance Package, from K. Collins, on behalf of the AA Midget Championship Steering Committee, requesting donation of ice time, be received ( ). Groves/Howard THAT the request for a donation of ice time for the AA Midget Championships be

8 Page 8 denied ARENA UPGRADES GRAD CEREMONY ARENA REQUEST SHOP SMITHERS RAILWAY AVE PATH TOP 100 EMPLOYER S ORDER OF BC AWARDS Council was advised that D. Kohuch, Director of Operational Services, was currently addressing the needed upgrades to the Smithers Civic Centre, as requested in a letter dated February 5, 2002, from G. Young, Smithers AA Coach ( ). Howard/Wheatley THAT the letter dated February 5, 2002, from G. Young, Smithers Midget AA Coach requesting upgrades to the Civic Centre prior to the 2002 Midget Provincial Hockey Championships being held March 16 to 23, 2002, be received ( ). Howard/Groves THAT the letter dated January 29, 2002, from C. Dickinson, Principal, Smithers Secondary School, inviting Mayor Northup to give an address at the graduation ceremony on June 8, 2002, be received ( ). Adomeit/Groves THAT free use of the Civic Centre be granted, as per Joint Use Agreement, for the 2002 Smithers Secondary School graduation ceremony, as requested in the letter dated January 29, 2002, from C. Dickinson, Principal, Smithers Secondary School ( ). Howard/Wheatley THAT the letter dated January 31, 2002, from D. Groves, Coast Mountain GM, to the Smithers District Chamber of Commerce, suggesting the launch of a Shop Smithers campaign in Prince George, be received ( ). Wheatley/Groves THAT the letter dated February 1, 2002, from R. Chipeniuk, Chair, Northeast Slope Trail Group, supporting the proposal from the Smithers Rotary Club for a periphery pathway along Railway Avenue, be received ( ). M. Allen, Director of Development Services, advised Council of a meeting with Canadian National Railway personnel being held on February 14, 2002 to discuss the extension of the perimeter trail along Railway Avenue. Groves/Wheatley THAT the correspondence dated January 26, 2002, from T. Meehan, publisher, on how organizations can be included in the 2002 edition of Canada s Top 100 Employers publication, be received ( ). Wheatley/Groves THAT the letter dated January 30, 2002, from H. Elliott, Coordinator and Secretary to the Advisory Council, Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat, seeking nominations for the 2002 Order of British Columbia awards, be received ( ).

9 Page REGIONAL FORESTRY OFFICE MINES BRANCH SUPPORT COUNCIL MINING REP LOCAL GOVT AWARENES S Adomeit/Wheatley THAT Council support, in writing, the sentiments expressed in the letters from B. Edmison to R. Harris, Northern Caucus Chair; M. de Jong, Minister of Forests; and L. Pedersen, Chief Forester, Ministry of Forests, to retain the Regional Forestry Office in Smithers ( ). Howard/Wheatley THAT Council support the retention of the Mines Branch Office in Smithers and forward said support in a letter to R. Neufeld, Minister of Energy and Mines, as requested in the letter dated February 5, 2002, from G. Thompson, President, Smithers Exploration Group ( ). Adomeit/Howard THAT Administration request G. Thompson, President, Smithers Exploration Group, apprise Councillor Adomeit of any happenings regarding the Mines Branch Office. Adomeit/Groves THAT the memorandum dated February 1, 2002, from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities presenting an information kit to assist with Local Government Awareness Program plans, be received ( ) PEACE AIR Howard/Groves THAT the Town co-sponsor a luncheon presentation by Peace Air of Calgary, with the Smithers District Chamber of Commerce, as requested in the correspondence dated February 6, 2002, from B. Burrill, Manager, Smithers District Chamber of Commerce ( ) ZAMBONI ADVERT Howard/Groves THAT the letter dated February 6, 2002, from G. Brown, Trails North, expressing interest in advertising on the Zamboni, be referred to budget deliberations taking place February 15, 2002 ( ). OPPOSED: MAYOR NORTHUP AND COUNCILLORS ADOMEIT, GROVES, HOWARD, AND WHEATLEY. MOTION DEFEATED. Adomeit/ THAT approval be given for G. Brown, Trails North, to advertise on the Zamboni. MOTION DEFEATED DUE TO LACK OF SECONDER.

10 Page 10 Groves/Howard THAT the request in the letter dated February 6, 2002, from G. Brown, Trails North to advertise on the Zamboni for the remainder of the skating season (March 31, 2002), be denied. OPPOSED: COUNCILLORS ADOMEIT AND WHEATLEY. CARRIED LIQUOR APPEAL BOARD LAND RESERVE COMMISSION INVITATION HOCKEY TOURN Adomeit/Groves THAT the letter dated February 7, 2002, from the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch announcing the elimination of the Liquor Appeal Board, be received ( ). Adomeit/Groves THAT Council be authorized to recommend a local representative to the Land Reserve Commission, as requested in the memorandum dated February 5, 2002, from H. Cunningham, President, Union of British Columbia Municipalities ( ). Adomeit/Groves THAT the letter dated February 11, 2002, from J. Snetsinger, Chair, Midget AA Provincial Hockey Tournament, inviting Mayor Northup to participate in the tournament s opening ceremonies, be received. 10. None. CORRESPONDENCE - (B) ITEMS- RECEIVE AND REPLY 11-1 to CORRESPONDENCE - (B) ITEMS - RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION Howard/Groves THAT the following correspondence be received: 11-1 Approved Routine Request from the Bulkley Valley Teachers Federation to conduct a rally on January 28, 2002 ( ) Approved Routine Request in reply to the letter dated January 18, 2002, from S. Howard, President, Smithers District Chamber of Commerce, for permission to attach a banner to the outside wall of the arena to advertise the Trade Show being held April 19 to 21, 2002 ( ) Permit issued January 14, 2002, from R. White, Regional Manager, Fish and Wildlife, to possess a grizzly bear for display at the Smithers Airport and letter dated January 24, 2002, to both applicants explaining reasons for the decision ( ) Letters in favour of grizzly bear display at the Smithers Airport as an education tool by the Northwest Wildlife for the Future Association ( ): a) Letter dated January 16, 2002, from S. Howard, President, Smithers District Chamber of Commerce to R. White, Fish and Wildlife. b) Letter dated January 16, 2002, from B. Haslett, Chair, School District #54, to Mayor Northup.

11 Page 11 c) Letter dated January 23, 2002, from J. Jay Simons, Chief Administrative Officer, Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, to R. White, Fish and Wildlife in reply to the letter from the Northwest Wildlife for the Future Association Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako 2001 building permit statistics ( ) Letters replying to Mayor Northup s letter dated December 19, 2001, regarding relocation of government services ( ): a) S. Santori, Minister of Management Services; b) G. Hogg, Minister of Children and Family Development; c) T. Nebbeling, Minister of Community, Aboriginal and Women s Services; d) R. Thorpe, Minister of Competition, Science and Enterprise; and e) Premier Campbell Letter dated January 25, 2002, from B. O Neill, President, Canadian Union of Public Employees, British Columbia Division, to CUPE BC Locals regarding Bill 27, Bill 28, and Bill 29 introduced in the Legislature ( ) Letter dated January 16, 2002, from K. Martinsen, Chair, B.C. Northwest Broadband Committee, Community Futures Development Corporation of Nadina, presenting the Opportunities and Needs Assessment Proposal to Western Economic Diversification ( ) Letter dated January 7, 2002, from M. Harrower, Director, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, regarding self-assessment tools to enable communities to maximize the effectiveness of their emergency programs ( ) Letter dated January 14, 2002, from the Thompson/Okanagan Inter-agency Committee presenting registration information for the Wildland Urban Interface Interagency Symposium being held March 11 to 14, 2002, in Penticton ( ) Letter dated January 8, 2002, from D. Stewart, Vice-President, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, seeking nominations for the Affordable Housing Innovations Award ( ) Letter dated December 21, 2001, from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, requesting submissions for the Sustainable Community Awards ( ) Facsimile dated January 28, 2002, from the North Central Municipal Association requesting resolutions for the 2002 Annual General Meeting by March 3, 2002 ( ) Letters from Senators S. Carstairs, W. Adams, and I. Christensen replying to Mayor Northup s letter dated December 21, 2001, regarding Bill C-10, An Act respecting the national marine conservation areas of Canada ( ) Letter dated January 30, 2002, from M. Patrice, Clerk of the Committee, Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources regarding Mayor Northup s comments on Bill C-10 ( ) Letter dated January 27, 2002, from A. Burton, Skeena MP, to R. Thorpe,

12 Page 12 Minister of Competition, Science and Enterprise, in favour of allowing Forest Capital Ltd. to perform the due diligence process in order to put forward a proposal for the purchase of Skeena Cellulose Inc. ( ) Letter dated January 22, 2002, from B. Fassnidge, Clerk/Treasurer, District of New Hazelton, to Canadian Forest Products Ltd. regarding proposed forest development in the Sustut and Upper Skeena areas under License A17165 ( ) Letter dated January 18, 2002, from P. Ferris, Assistant Chief Financial Officer, Forest Renewal BC, advising that T. Cottrell is the contact for any inquiries or correspondence regarding Contract # F (Forest Community Economic Development Program) ( ) Letter dated January 29, 2002, from A. Mackie, Controller, Forest Renewal BC, advising direct funding will not be available after March 31, 2002, for Contract # F (Forest Community Economic Development Program) ( ) Notice received January 28, 2002, from Canada/Rural Team BC regarding a workshop for people with disabilities in Kelowna, March 25 and 26, 2002 ( ) Alcan Press Release dated January 22, 2002 ( ) Up Front, Cariboo Regional District newsletter, Winter Letter dated January 24, 2002, from R. Neufeld, Minister of Energy and Mines, to the Northwest Mayors Group advising that BC Hydro is investigating the development of renewable energy sources ( ) Letter dated January 28, 2002, from D. Flynn, Mines Branch, to E. Rowsell, President, Northern Saddle Club, regarding Mine Rescue Competition activities taking place in the NSC riding ring at the fairgrounds ( ) Letter dated January 23, 2002, from Mayor L. Brown, City of Houston, Texas, in reply to Mayor Northup s letter regarding the Canada/United States softwood lumber agreement ( ) Letter dated January 25, 2002, from R. T. Coleman, Solicitor General, replying to Mayor Northup s letter addressing the financing of police services in small municipalities ( ) Letter dated January 30, 2002, from S. Howard, President, Smithers District Chamber of Commerce, to E. Becker, Ministry of Transportation, giving permission for the Alpenhorn Man logo to be used on signage for the Hike and Bike trail project ( ) Letter dated January 25, 2002, and News Release dated December 18, 2001, from G. Abbott, Minister of Community, Aboriginal and Women s Services, in reply to Mayor Northup s letter regarding affordable housing for low-income families ( ) Letter dated December 5, 2001, from L. Watmough, Terrace, voicing concerns with Provincial Government budget issues ( ) Letter dated January 22, 2002, from Premier G. Campbell and Media Release dated December 12, 2001, regarding a review of health care services (0470-

13 Page 13 20) Letter received January 30, 2002, from S. Jo-Dean, Pitch-In British Columbia, presenting registration form and suggestions on how local governments can participate in the Pitch-In Canada campaign being held April 22 to 28, 2002 ( ) Letter dated January 31, 2002, from G. Lloyd, President and Chief Executive Officer, British Columbia Aviation Council requesting support in urging the Federal Government to exempt small air carriers from the proposed security surcharge ( ) Registration information from J. Layton, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, to attend an affordable housing forum being held April 6 and 7, 2002, in Ottawa ( ) Letter dated January 31, 2002, from J. Furlong, Executive Vice-President, Vancouver Whistler 2010 Bid Corporation, thanking the Town of Smithers for its pledge of support in bringing the 2010 Winter Olympics to British Columbia ( ) Letter dated January 29, 2002, from K. Miller, Land Reserve Commission (LRC) regarding changes in services as a result of the Provincial Government s core review, including the phasing out of the Forest Land Reserve system ( ) Registration information for the Aboriginal Energy and Resource Development workshop being held March 27 and 28, 2002, in Vancouver ( ) Resolutions dated February 7, 2002, submitted by the City of North Vancouver to the Greater Vancouver Regional District Municipalities opposing the cancellation of the subsidy for Seniors Transit Passes and to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities opposing cancellation of audio book services provided by libraries ( ) correspondence dated February 7, 2002, from the Recycling Council of British Columbia advising of the Waste Electronics Stewardship Forum being held March 5, 2002, in Vancouver ( ) Letter dated December 19, 2001, from NWBC Timber and Pulp Ltd. to R. Thorpe, Minister of Competition, Science and Enterprise presenting formal offer to acquire Skeena Cellulose Inc. ( ). CORRESPONDENCE - (C) ITEMS 12-1 to C ITEMS Adomeit/Wheatley THAT the following correspondence, be received: 12-1 Notice dated January 25, 2002, from the Ministry of Competition, Science and Enterprise advising of a conference call with Minister R. Thorpe following the Skeena Cellulose Inc. Supreme Court hearing being held January 25, 2002 ( ) Media Release dated January 18, 2002, from NWBC Timber and Pulp Limited announcing the withdrawal of its restructuring plan offer for Skeena Cellulose Inc. ( ).

14 Page In the House, from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, January 18, 2002, entitled Major Provincial Government Restructuring Implications for Local Governments ( ) Letter dated January 22, 2002, from J. Wier, Smithers, regarding statements made by Mayor Northup in the January 16 th edition of the Interior News, ( ) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of School Trustees, School District #54, held December 4, 2001 ( ) Smithers Secondary School Career Education newsletter, Winter 2002 ( ) Facsimile from D. Bilodeau, Fund Development Coordinator, Canadian National Institute for the Blind, advising of canvassing being undertaken by the 204 Babine Sea Cadets during the month of February ( ) Letter dated January 25, 2002, from the Kitsumkalum Hereditary Chiefs and Band Council to Ministers Thorpe and de Jong expressing interest in negotiating for a share of the timber and land holdings belonging to Skeena Cellulose Inc. ( ) Invitation dated January 28, 2002, from C. Lalonde, President, Canadian Wood Council, to participate in the Wood Solutions Fair being held February 5, 2002, in Vancouver ( ) Results of the Town of Smithers Service Survey from the December 2001 Town Gazette ( and ) News Release and Backgrounder dated January 29, 2002, from P. Pettigrew, International Trade Minister, and A. Rock, Industry Minister presenting findings of the Competitive Alternatives: Comparing Business Costs in North America, Europe and Japan study ( ) Letter dated January 29, 2002, from S. Berna, Executive Director, Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia, advising of the availability of scholarships for participants in the Successful Community Partnerships Program ( ) Registration information on the one-day Water Use Measurement workshop being at various locations in February 2002 ( ) Super, Natural Fax, from Tourism British Columbia, dated February 1, FACTS FAX, Central Interior Logging Association s Weekly Log-Harvesting Industry Update, week of January 7, 2002, forwarded by Mayor S. Hartwell, Village of Telkwa ( and ) Letter dated February 4, 2002, from A. Burton, MP, Skeena, presenting an update to Bill C-10 stakeholders ( ) Invitation dated February 4, 2002, from N. Cullen, Smithers Social Planning Council, to attend an information meeting at noon on February 12, 2002 ( ) Bulkley Valley Historical and Museum Society Newsletter dated January 29, 2002 ( ).

15 Page Letter dated February 4, 2002, from G. McIntyre, Chief Administrative Officer, Village of Telkwa, advising of a public hearing for Zoning and OCP Bylaws being held February 12, 2002 ( ) Memorandum dated February 1, 2002, from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Communities and Resources Committee, presenting a summary of highlights from P. Pearse s coast forest industry analysis report ( ). CORRESPONDENCE - (D) ITEMS 13-1 to D ITEMS Wheatley/Adomeit THAT the following correspondence, as routed, be received for information: 13-1 Prime Minister s Update, a Review of National Issues, Winter The Senate Report, Fall AGRI Digest, January On The Coast, Reaching Out to People with Mental Illness, Winter OTHER BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS AIRPORT SECURITY FEE Groves/Wheatley THAT Administration draft a resolution for presentation to the North Central Municipal Association opposing the federal government fee for security on airports and airlines not flying into international airports Mayor Northup reported that he attended the Forest Act symposium in Vancouver. 15. None. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD NOTICE OF SPECIAL (IN-CAMERA) MEETING OF COUNCIL PURSUANT TO SECTION OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT NOTICE OF IN-CAMERA Groves/Adomeit THAT pursuant to Section of the Local Government 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 Local Government Act.

16 Page 16 ADJOURNMENT ADJOURN Groves/Howard THAT the Regular meeting of Council be adjourned (9:15 p.m.). Certified Correct: Brian J. Northup Mayor Wallace Mah Corporate Administrator (CAO)

17 Page 17 Certified a True and Correct Copy of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on Tuesday, February 12, 2002, 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 2002 council\min #04 regular feb 12.doc 2/11/11 9:57 AM