PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

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1 PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT OCTOBER BOARD MEETING MINUTES DATE: October 12, 2006 TIME: PLACE: 10:00 a.m. Regional District Office Board Room, Dawson Creek, BC PRESENT: Directors Alternate Directors Director Goodings Alternate Director Nicholson Director Caisley Alternate Director Simpson Director Hiebert Alternate Director Evans Director Harwood Director Houley Absent Director Jarvis Director Saugstad Director Caton Director Eglinski Director Smith Director Kruk Staff Harald Hansen, Administrator Don Hemakumara, GIS Coordinator Fred Banham, Deputy Administrator Faye Salisbury, Director of Administration Bruce Simard, Director of Development Services Kim Frech, Director of Finance Sheila DeCosta, Secretary Legislative Services, Recorder Others Christopher Sun, Alaska Highway News Lindsay Warner, CJDC TV Bruce Lantz, Northeast News Ken Gousseau, Peace River Block News Wally Harwood Patrick Wiltse Bob Wiltse Maureen Wiltse Mary Miller Alissa Miller James Little Ferrol Pavlis Aron Collins Robin Middleton Kathy Middleton Cheryl Shuman Re: D-1 Ministry of Forests and Range Rob Kopecky, Acting Operations Manager, Peace Forest District Elizabeth Hunt, Stewardship Officer, Peace Forest District

2 October 12, 2006 Board Meeting Minutes Page 2 PRESENT: continued Re: D-2 EnCana Corporation Darci-Jane McAulay, Group Lead Community Relations, Gretel Pepper, Administrative Assistant, Public and Community Relations, Corporate Relations Rod Kronlachner, Surface Land Representative, Canadian Foothills Business Services Re: D-3 West Coast Environmental Law Margot McMillan, Staff Council Patricia Chew, Executive Director Re: D-4 Concerned Citizens for Responsible Wind Power Wayne Whitbread Doug Keith Dr. Brian Terrane Carol Erickson Garry Laveck Donna Laveck Chris Thompson Tanya Thompson Greg Breault Janice Terrane Lance Terrane Anita Parr Randy Wolsey Angela Newchuk Ember Kroonen Tina Kroonen Erin Sorken Robert Conner Lora Wall Tracey Dannish Dalton Dannish Tanner Dannish Meredith Thornton Barbara Knowles Sharon Bell Roger Loiselle Vern Moorman Carol Moorman Shelly Hawryluk John Burritt Sindy Keith Mary Watson Ron Watson Jayne Walker Bill Taylor Allan MacDougall Murray Samuelson Chad Coates Dwayne Wagar Kim Wagar Elaine Henriksen Eva Beaton Brian Romine Colleen Zürrer Bruno Zürrer Jocelyn Zürrer Lyle Hussey Lee Courvoisier Greg Jonsson Fern Erickson Tamera Golinsky Rod Schram Dale Armstrong Gary Lowe Don Readman Les Semple Katrina Keuth Frank Breault Brian Hill Alvin Stedel Elaine Henriksen Andy Schurmann Angi Newchuk Robert Conner Lora Wall Dale Hancock Ken Price Christine Hancock Bill Taylor Dwayne Wagar Jayne Walker Ralph Hawryluk Re: D-5 Lone Prairie Community Association Kim Gillies Monique Drinkall Sarah Davies 1) Call to Order The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m. DIRECTORS NOTICE OF NEW BUSINESS: Director Caton Chair Goodings Zoning Amendment By-law 1664, Meetings with Ministers at UBCM

3 October 12, 2006 Board Meeting Minutes Page 3 ADOPTION OF AGENDA: 2) Adoption of Agenda RD/06/10/01 MOVED by Director Houley, SECONDED by Director Smith, that the Peace River Regional District agenda for the October 12, 2006 meeting, including Director s new business and additional items for the agenda, be adopted as amended. MINUTES: M-1 Regional Board Meeting Minutes of September 27, DELEGATIONS: D-1 Peace Forest District Rob Kopecky, Acting Operations Manager Elizabeth Hunt, Stewardship Officer Re: Mountain Pine Beetle Update D-2 EnCana Corporation Darci-Jane McAulay - Community Relations Gretel Pepper, Administrative Assistant Rod Kronlachner, Surface Land Representative Re: EnCana Corporation Update / Courtesy Matters Program D-3 West Coast Environmental Law Margot McMillan, Staff Council Patricia Chew, Executive Director Re: Coalbed Methane A BC Local Government September 19, 2006 letter from Margot McMillan which was reviewed at the September 27, 2006 meeting. D-4 Concerned Neighbours / Bear Mountain Garry & Donna Laveck, Carol Erickson Re: Re: Bear Mountain Wind Project September 18, 2006 letter from Garry & Donna Laveck and Carol Erickson which was reviewed at the September 27, 2006 meeting. Additional Request for Delegation Status: October 11, 2006 letter from Kim Gillies; Monique Drinkall; and Sarah Davies requesting delegation status to discuss the Provincial Government Draft Wind Power Turbine Setback Policy. CORRESPONDENCE: C-1 September 25, 2006 letter from UBCM Secretariat regarding Independent Power Producers (IPP) Update Post Bill 30. C-2 Copy of September 25, 2006 letter from Arthur Hadland, Gramineae Seed Farm to the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Federal Minister of Agriculture regarding his dismay with the party s actions toward the Canadian Wheat Board. Agenda continued on next page

4 October 12, 2006 Board Meeting Minutes Page 4 2) Adoption of Agenda - continued Re: RD/06/10/01 - continued CORRESPONDENCE: continued C-3 Copy of September 29, 2006 letter from Barry McLean, Treasurer Regional District of Central Kootenay to Brenda Gibson, General Manager Union of BC Municipalities regarding the Amendment to Contract Between UBCM and the Regional District of Central Kootenay. C-4 September 2006 BC Land Title & Survey 2005/06 Annual Report. C-5 Notice of the November 3, 2006 Workshop on Wind Farm EAs at the University of Northern BC in Prince George, BC. C-6 Letters of concern regarding the Proposed Bear Mountain Wind Project a) September 29, 2006 letter from Sheila Murray; b) Letter received October 4, 2006 from Ron Watson; c) October 2, 2006 letter from Vern & Carol Moorman; and d) October 2, 2006 letter from Robert Conner. e) October 1, 2006 letter from Evelyn Link; f) October 5, 2006 letter from Bill Lawrence; g) Letter received October 11, 2006 from Fern Erickson; and h) Handout - October 3, 2006 letter from Mac Leask, President, Peace River Cattlemen s Association i) Handout: - October 10, 2006 letter from Dan and Sharon Bell. C-7 Invitation received October 5, 2006 from Community Futures Development Corporation to its 20 th anniversary and small business week - October 18, * C-8 Letter received October 6, 2006 from Monte Solberg, MP, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration requesting proclamation of Canada s Citizenship Week, October 16 to 22, 2006 in the Peace River Regional District. * C-9 received October 6, 2006 from Linda Fontaine, Administrator Dawson Creek & District Chamber of Commerce regarding the 2006 Northeast BC Community Coal Forum scheduled for October 19 and 20, 2006 in Chetwynd, BC. * C-10 October 10, 2006 request from John William, Squamish Lillooet Regional District to collectively demand the striking of Bill 30 at the Union of BC Municipalities convention, October in Victoria, BC. REPORTS: R-1 September 29, 2006 ALR Subdivision Application Report (190/2006) from Carla Eaton, Land Use Planner for Aron & Sherri Collins. R-2 September 25, 2006 ALR Subdivision Application Report (197/2006) from Jodi MacLean, Land Use Planner for Wayne and Kathleen Middleton. R-3 September 27, 2006 ALR Subdivision Application Report (200/2006) from Jodi MacLean, Land Use Planner for Larry and Emily Mattson. R-4 September 19, 2006 ALR Subdivision Application Report 210/2006 from Jodi MacLean, Land Use Planner for Bernice Barringham. R-5 September 20, 2006 ALR Non-Farm Use Application Report 196/2006 from Jodi MacLean, Land Use Planner for Rivers Sand & Gravel Inc. R-6 September 29, 2006 ALR Exclusion Application Report 202/2006 from Jodi MacLean, Land Use Planner for Ferrol Anne Pavlis. Agenda continued on next page

5 October 12, 2006 Board Meeting Minutes Page 5 2) Adoption of Agenda - continued Re: RD/06/10/01 continued REPORTS: continued R-7 September 21, 2006 report from the Parks Committee regarding operation and maintenance costs for the Sundance Rest Stop. R-8 September 29, 2006 report from Faye Salisbury, Director of Administration regarding the function of the North Peace ALR Committee. R-9 October 3, 2006 report from Bruce Simard, Director of Development Services regarding the Provincial Government Draft Wind Power Turbine Setback Policy. R-10 October 3, 2006 report from Kim Frech, Director of Finance regarding the 2006 Third Quarter Financial Report. * R-11 October 3,2006 report from Ron Storie, Manager of Community Services regarding recommendations from the September 27, 2006 meeting of the Advisory Regional Recreation Commission. * R-12 September 2006 monthly report from Dennis Meier, Weed Inspector. BY-LAWS: B-1 OCP and Zoning Amendment By-law No s and 1651, 2006 Wiltse a) September 20, 2006 report from Carla Eaton, Land Use Planner; b) North Peace Official Community Plan Amendment By-law No. 1650, 2006 ; and c) Peace River Regional District Zoning Amendment By-law No. 1651, 2006 B-2 OCP and Zoning Amendment By-law No's and 1680, Lundquist a) October 2, 2006 report from Carla Eaton, Land Use Planner; b) North Peace Official Community Plan Amendment By-law No.1679, 2006 ; and c) Peace River Regional District Zoning Amendment By-law No. 1680, DIARY: a) Regional Diary b) Agenda Preparation Schedule c) Schedule of Events NEW BUSINESS: NB-1 Zoning Amendment By-law 1664, 2006 NB Meetings with Ministers at UBCM Handout CALENDAR:

6 October 12, 2006 Board Meeting Minutes Page 6 MINUTES: 3) M-1 Regional Board Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2006 RD/06/10/02 MOVED by Director Caton, SECONDED by Director Houley, that the Regional Board Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2006 be adopted. 4) Vary Agenda RD/06/10/03 MOVED by Director Houley, SECONDED by Director Caton, that the agenda be varied to deal with items R-5 and B-1at this time as the applicants are in attendance. REPORTS: 5) R-5 ALR Non-Farm Use Application 196/2006 (Rivers Sand & Gravel) BY-LAWS: 6) B-1 OCP and Zoning Amendment By-law No. s 1650 and 1651, 2006 (Wiltse) RD/06/10/04 MOVED by Director Houley, SECONDED by Director Caton, that the Regional Board support and authorize the ALR Non-Farm Use Application 196/2006 for Rivers Sand & Gravel Inc. to store approximately 120,000 cubic metres of topsoil from a gravel pit on the adjacent property (to the south) of the Northwest ¼ Section 29, Township 82, Range 17, W6M, PRD to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission on the basis that it is consistent with the Official Community Plan policies and zoning regulations. RD/06/10/05 MOVED by Director Houley, SECONDED by Director Hiebert, that North Peace Official Community Plan Amendment By-law No. 1650, 2006 be adopted. RD/06/10/06 MOVED by Director Houley, SECONDED by Director Hiebert, that Peace River Regional District Zoning Amendment By-law No. 1651, 2006 be adopted. CORRESPONDENCE: 7) C-2 September 25, 2006 letter from A. Hadland to the Federal Minister of Agriculture re: Canadian Wheat Board RD/06/10/07 MOVED by Director Houley, SECONDED by Director Smith, that the Regional Board forward the copy of the September 25, 2006 letter from Arthur Hadland, Gramineae Seed Farm which was sent to the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Federal Minister of Agriculture regarding his dismay with the party s actions toward the Canadian Wheat Board, to the next meeting of the Agricultural Advisory Committee.

7 October 12, 2006 Board Meeting Minutes Page 7 CORRESPONDENCE: continued 8) C-5 November 3, 2006 UNBC Workshop on Wind Farm EAs 9) C-6 Letters of Concern re: Bear Mountain Wind Project 10) C-7 Community Futures Development Corporation Small Business Week 11) C-8 Canada s Citizenship Week October 16 22, 2006 RD/06/10/08 MOVED by Director Caton, SECONDED by Alternate Director Nicholson, that the Regional Board authorize Directors Caton and Hiebert, and Bruce Simard - Director of Development Services to attend the University of Northern BC Workshop on Wind Farm Environmental Assessments which is scheduled for November 3, 2006 in Prince George, BC. RD/06/10/09 MOVED by Director Caton, SECONDED by Director Hiebert, that discussion of item C-6 be tabled until later in the meeting, following the Concerned Neighbours / Bear Mountain Delegation item D-4 presentation. RD/06/10/10 MOVED by Director Caton, SECONDED by Director Smith, that the Chair or her designate be authorized to attend the twentieth anniversary celebration of Community Futures Development Corporation scheduled for October 18, The Chair made special mention and congratulated Regional District staff member - Mr. Don Hemakumara, GIS Coordinator and his family for becoming Canadian Citizens this past week. RD/06/10/11 MOVED by Director Harwood, SECONDED by Director Hiebert, that the Regional Board proclaim October 16 22, 2006 as Canada s Citizenship Week in the Peace River Regional District, in celebration of the values of equality, respect and freedom that all Canadians share. 12) Vary Agenda RD/06/10/12 MOVED by Director Caton, SECONDED by Director Harwood, that the agenda be varied in order to deal with item R-1 at this time. REPORTS: 13) R-1 ALR Subdivision Application 190/2006 (Collins) RD/06/10/13 MOVED by Director Caton, SECONDED by Director Harwood, that the Regional Board support ALR Subdivision Application 190/2006 for Aron and Sherri Collins to subdivide approximately ±2.088 ha (5.159 acres) off the southeast corner of Lot 4, Plan PGP43049, St. John Indian Reserve No. 172, Township 85, Range 19, W6M, PRD leaving a remainder lot of ±61.7 ha ( acres) in size; and authorize the application as submitted to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission.

8 October 12, 2006 Board Meeting Minutes Page 8 CORRESPONDENCE: continued 14) C Northeast BC Community Coal Forum October 19-20, 2006 RD/06/10/14 MOVED by Director Caton, SECONDED by Director Smith, that the Rural Directors be authorized to attend the 2006 Northeast BC Community Coal Forum scheduled for October 19 th and 20 th, 2006 in Chetwynd, BC, if they so wish. 15) Recess The meeting recessed for coffee at 10:45 a.m. 16) Reconvene The meeting reconvened at 11:00 a.m. DELEGATIONS: 17) D-1 Peace Forest District Rob Kopecky Elizabeth Hunt Re: Mountain Pine Beetle Update The Chair welcomed Rob Kopecky, Acting Operations Manager and Elizabeth Hunt, Stewardship Officer, Peace Forest District Ministry of Forests and Range to the meeting. Mr. Kopecky provided an update on the increasing spread of the Mountain Pine Beetle infestation in the region. He commented that this year s hot and dry summer conditions, along with the winds which can keep the beetles air borne for over eight hours have contributed to the spread eastward. Drought distressed trees are fading to the red colour one half year earlier than is normal. Alberta is now dealing with infestations as well as BC. He explained the key for prevention is to find the infestation early, remove the trees and burn the bark as the beetles can still develop through the winter and into the spring on a cut tree. Both attractant and repellent pheromone baits can be used, but there has to be a commitment to treat the attractant baited tree as well. Mr. Kopecky explained the Ministry s mandate is to manage provincial crown forests, not private land. He said they were available to provide advice to land owners to help minimize infestations. A question and answer period ensued until 11:45 a.m. REPORTS: continued 18) R-2 ALR Subdivision Application 197/2006 (Middleton) 19) R-3 ALR Subdivision Application 200/2006 (Mattson) RD/06/10/15 MOVED by Director Hiebert, SECONDED by Director Harwood, that the Regional Board support ALR Subdivision Application 197/2006 for Wayne and Kathleen Middleton to subdivide 9.7 ha (24 acres) on Southwest ¼ Section 13, Township 78, Range 14, W6M, PRD, except Parcel A (Plan 25387) to provide a residence for the owners son, and authorize the application to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission on the condition that the proposal qualifies as a subdivision for a relative pursuant to section 946 of the Local Government Act. RD/06/10/16 MOVED by Director Hiebert, SECONDED by Director Houley, that the Regional Board support ALR Subdivision Application 200/2006 for Larry and Emily Mattson to subdivide 10 ha (25 acres) from the Northeast ¼ Section 31, Township 79, Range 14, W6M. PRD; and 12 ha (30 acres) from the Northwest ¼ except Plan B3947, to provide residence for the owners two sons and their families; and authorize the application to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission on the condition that the proposal qualifies as a subdivision for a relative pursuant to section 946 of the Local Government Act.

9 October 12, 2006 Board Meeting Minutes Page 9 REPORTS: continued 20) R-4 ALR Subdivision Application 210/2006 (Barringham) 21) Permission for Closed Meeting RD/06/10/17 MOVED by Director Hiebert, SECONDED by Director Smith, that the Regional Board support ALR Subdivision Application 210/2006 as submitted, for Bernice Barringham to subdivide a 4.8 ha (12 acres) parcel as a homesite severance and sell the remainder from the Northeast ¼ Section 28, Township 80, Range 17, W6M, PRD, except Plan A938; and authorize the application to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission subject to the proposal meeting the conditions of Section 946 of the Local Government Act as a subdivision to provide residence for the land-owner. RD/06/10/18 MOVED by Director Harwood, SECONDED by Director Smith, that pursuant to Section 90 (1) (a) of the Community Charter the meeting resolve to the closed session following the lunch break and members of the public be excluded. 22) Recess The meeting recessed for luncheon at 12:00 noon. DELEGATIONS: continued 23) D-2 EnCana Corporation Darci-Jane McAulay Gretel Pepper Rod Kronlachner Re: Corporation Update / Courtesy Matters Program During lunch an informal presentation was given by Darci-Jane McAulay, Group Lead, Public and Community Relations, EnCana Corporation. She was accompanied by Gretel Pepper, Administrative Assistant and Rod Kronlachner, Surface Land Representative. The delegates presented an overview of EnCana Corporation s operations in North America, specifically in the Canadian Foothills Region. They recounted past yearly investment figures related to the number of wells drilled; provincial expenditures, production growth; and royalty and land bonus payments made to the BC Government. Operations in the Cutbank Ridge area were outlined in detail with an explanation of the load levelling operations system and the resulting contributions and investments made to surrounding communities. Darci-Jane McAulay was pleased to report on the near completion of the Bissette Creek area s pilot project Courtesy Matters Program where respect and doing the right thing has been uppermost. She concluded by saying the corporation s focus on community engagement, with open and ongoing two-way communications to address industry and community issues, is key to establishing successful long term relationships. The delegates remained available to answer questions and have further discussion following the presentation. 24) Resolve to Closed Session According to resolution RD/06/10/18 the meeting resolved to the closed session at 1:00 p.m. and members of the public were excluded.

10 October 12, 2006 Board Meeting Minutes Page 10 25) Reconvene Following the closed session the meeting reconvened at 1:42 p.m. 26) Report from Closed Meeting MOVED, SECONDED and CARRIED: that the Regional Board authorize up to $2,500 to go toward a retirement party for Harald Hansen, Administrator. DELEGATIONS: continued 27) D-3 West Coast Environmental Law Margo McMillan, Staff Counsel Patricia Chew, Executive Director Re: Coalbed Methane A Local Government Guide The Chair welcomed Margo McMillan, Staff Counsel and Patricia Chew, Executive Director West Coast Environmental Law to the meeting. The delegates provided an introduction to the West Coast Environmental Law Association which provides preconsultation and legal aid services to concerned citizens on any kind of environmental issue. Their focus has been on local government and providing guidance in an effort to put decision making into the hands of the people actually living with the impacts of accelerated exploration/production. Margot McMillan referred to Coalbed Methane A Local Government Guide, explaining that the guide highlights regulatory and policy tools available to local governments in BC to address the particular challenges presented by coalbed methane development. It builds on the wisdom of a number of "best practices" projects already initiated in the United States, but is very BC focused. She commented that local governments do have the power to act to make well sites more attractive, safe and pleasant. In certain instances local government can require that further studies be done before development takes place. She showed photos of coalbed methane sites and the resulting effects on the landscape. She felt the Code of Practice for Coal Bed Methane is inadequate for the protection of water, and showed photos of treated water being released into the Elk River which has proven to be toxic to the fish. The association advises that more studies need to be done before surface disposal occurs and they encourage re-injection into the ground. She advised the board, that through their powers to protect the health and safety of residents, they could establish by-laws to help reduce the occurrence of methane migration. She said the board was in a position to maximise the positives and minimize the negatives of development. A question and answer period ensued. REPORTS: continued 28) R-6 ALR Exclusion Application 202/2006 (Pavlis) On behalf of the Board, the Chair thanked the ladies for providing further information and guidance to local government. The ladies left the meeting at 2:15 p.m. RD/06/10/19 MOVED by Director Hiebert, SECONDED by Director Kruk, that the Regional Board table ALR Exclusion Application 202/2006 for Ferrol Anne Pavlis to exclude an 8 ha (20 acre) area from the Northeast ¼ Section 4, Township 78, Range 15, W6M, PRD, from the Agricultural Land Reserve in order to use the land for industrial uses, until completion of the South Peace Comprehensive Development Plan.

11 October 12, 2006 Board Meeting Minutes Page 11 REPORTS: continued 29) R-7 September 21, 2006 report from the Parks Committee re: Sundance Rest Stop 30) R-9 October 3, 2006 report from Bruce Simard re: Provincial Government Discussion Paper on Wind Power Turbine Setback Policy 31) R-10 October 3, 2006 report from Kim Frech re: 2006 Third Quarter Financial Report 32) R-11 October 10, 2006 report from Ron Storie, re: Advisory Regional Recreation Commission September 27, 2006 meeting recommendations RD/06/10/20 MOVED by Director Harwood, SECONDED by Director Smith, that the Parks Committee and staff be requested to explore Fair Share funds and other methods of funding for capital costs and partner with other provincial and municipal agencies to provide operation and maintenance costs for the Sundance Rest Stop facility. RD/06/10/21 MOVED by Director Caton, SECONDED by Director Hiebert, that discussion of item R-9 be tabled until later in the meeting, following the D-4 delegation. RD/06/10/22 MOVED by Director Smith, SECONDED by Director Kruk, that the Regional Board accept and approve the Peace River Regional District 2006 Third Quarter Financial Report. RD/06/10/23 MOVED by Director Harwood, SECONDED by Alternate Director Nicholson, a) that staff be authorized to present and promote volunteer nominations at the Grants-in-aid meetings; and b) that the Regional District Board Directors appointed to the Advisory Regional Recreation Commission (Director Harwood and Jarvis) be authorized to attend the Grant-in-Aid meetings to discuss the successes / merits of the Commission. 33) Recess The meeting recessed at 2:25 to rearrange the room for the D-4 delegation and public wishing to come into the gallery. 34) Reconvene The meeting reconvened at 2:34 p.m.

12 October 12, 2006 Board Meeting Minutes Page 12 DELEGATIONS: continued 35) D-4 Concerned Neighbours re: Bear Mountain Wind Project Wayne Whitbread, Doug Keith Dr. Brian Terrane The Chair welcomed Wayne Whitbread; Doug Keith; and Dr. Brian Terrane, spokespersons for the newly formed group calling themselves the Community for Responsible Wind Power. Dr. Terrane made it clear that the group is not against wind power generation, just against the placement of turbines in close proximity to humans. During his presentation the group played a video of a revolving wind turbine to demonstrate the persistent sound and shadow effect created on the landscape. Because the technology is still relatively new, they recommended that testing be done with actual turbines rather than computerized simulations. Dr. Terrane spoke about their six issues of concern he felt were important criteria for determining the location for turbines: 1. Chronic noise; 2. Strobe and flashing light effect ; 3. Safety; 4. Health effects; 5. Devaluation of property; and 6. Psychological effects. Mr. Whitbread stated the group s hopes were that the Regional Board would advocate for the growing numbers of residents registering their concerns. He stated there were one hundred and twenty three residents in attendance at their October 5 th community meeting. He said they had started a petition, asking for the northern end of the Bear Mountain Wind Project to be moved two miles farther south from private property lines, which already had over two hundred signatures on it. The group concluded their presentation by stating they were pressing for a moratorium on the Aeolis /Bear Mountain Wind Energy project until more impact studies are completed, as there are seventy homes within a two mile radius of the proposed turbine sites. A question and answer period ensued. Director Harwood suggested the group become involved in the project s environmental assessment review process. The Chair thanked the delegation for presenting their views and requested that they keep the Board informed of their progress in regard to their request for a moratorium. She advised them to send their request to Premier Campbell and Mr. Blair Lekstrom, MLA Peace River South, with a copy to the Peace River Regional District. 36) Recess 37) Reconvene The meeting recessed for coffee at 3:20 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 3:30 p.m.

13 October 12, 2006 Board Meeting Minutes Page 13 CORRESPONDENCE: continued 38) C-6 and R-9 RD/06/10/24 MOVED by Director Caton, SECONDED by Director Harwood, that items C-6 and R-9 be lifted from the table for discussion at this time. DELEGATIONS: continued 39) D-5 Lone Prairie Community Association re: Wind Farm Set Back Regulations Kim Gillies Monique Drinkall Sarah Davies Handouts: 2 RD/06/10/25 MOVED by Director Caton, SECONDED by Alternate Director Nicholson, that the Lone Prairie Community Association be given permission to speak as a delegation regarding concerns and suggestions in relation to the Provincial Government Discussion Paper on Wind Power Turbine Setback Policy. Kim Gillies, Monique Drinkall, and Sarah Davies representing the Lone Prairie Community Association thanked the Board for approving their special request for delegation status. They stated they only became aware of the Provincial Government s Discussion Paper on Wind Turbine Setback Policy on October 10 th. Sarah Davies pointed out their concerns are not just for their own community, but for the projects lining up throughout the province. She stated the group s goal is to provide comments that will contribute to developing a good policy on Wind Farm Set Back regulations. She read from their list of concerns and suggestions and stated they would also be forwarding the list to the provincial government. RD/06/10/26 MOVED by Director Hiebert, SECONDED by Director Smith, that the following handouts from the Lone Prairie Community Association be received: List of Concerns on the Discussion Paper Setback Requirements for Wind Power Turbines from Residences to Mitigate the Impacts of Noise; October 11, 2006 Lucknow, Ontario Sentinel article No longer supporting wind farms in populated areas. RD/06/10/27 MOVED by Director Caisley, SECONDED by Director Kruk, that staff be requested to arrange a meeting with the Honourable Richard Neufeld, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources during the Union of BC Municipalities Convention to discuss setback requirements for wind power turbines from residences; or alternatively that he be invited to a Regional Board meeting as soon as is possible. RD/06/10/28 MOVED by Director Caton, SECONDED by Alternate Director Nicholson, that staff be requested to investigate whether the Regional Board can zone properties of independent power projects such as wind power and find out what the effect is with regard to Bill 30 where those projects are not selling power to BC Hydro. The delegation left the meeting at 4:08 p.m.

14 October 12, 2006 Board Meeting Minutes Page 14 BY-LAWS: continued 40) B-2 OCP and Zoning Amendment By-law No. s 1679 and 1680, 2006 (Lundquist) RD/06/10/29 MOVED by Director Houley, SECONDED by Director Harwood, that introduction of North Peace Official Community Plan Amendment By-law No. 1679, 2006 and Peace River Regional District Zoning Amendment By-law No. 1680, 2006 be tabled until the November 23, 2006 meeting. DIARY 41) Regional Diary/ Agenda Preparation Schedule/ Schedule of Events RD/06/10/30 MOVED by Director Houley, SECONDED by Director Smith, that the October 12, 2006 Regional Diary, Agenda Preparation Schedule and Schedule of Events be received. NEW BUSINESS: 42) NB-1 Zoning Amendment By-law 1664, 2006 (Loberg) RD/06/10/31 MOVED by Director Caton, SECONDED by Houley, that the Regional Board rescind the following Motion RD/06/09/38 from the September 14, 2006 meeting: that the Regional Board consider second reading of Peace River Regional District Zoning Amendment By-law No. 1664, 2006 upon compliance with Lakeshore Development Guidelines recommendation of a minimum parcel frontage of 55 metres along Moberly Lake. RD/06/10/32 MOVED by Director Caton, SECONDED by Director Harwood, a) that the Regional Board approve second reading of Peace River Regional District Zoning Amendment By-law No. 1664, 2006 ; and b) that authority be given to go to a public hearing for Peace River Regional District Zoning Amendment By-law No. 1664, 2006, scheduled as required at Moberly Lake with Director Caton and another Director as appointed by the Chair. 43) NB-2 Meetings with Ministers at UBCM Handout confirmed schedule The Chair advised any Directors who wished to attend any of the confirmed meetings with Ministers during the 2006 Union of BC Municipalities Convention to please inform staff by 4 p.m. Friday, October 13, 2006.

15 October 12, 2006 Board Meeting Minutes Page 15 CONSENT CALENDAR: 44) Consent Calendar RD/06/10/33 MOVED by Director Houley, SECONDED by Director Hiebert, a) that the October 12, 2006 Consent Calendar be received; and b) that the following item be referred to the next meeting of the Electoral Area Directors Committee for discussion of process: CA-3 October 3, 2006 letter of complaint from Brian McLellan, President McLellan Holdings Ltd. regarding the September 27, 2006 Regional Board procedure and motion to refuse issuance of Development Variance Permit 177/ ) Adjournment RD/06/10/34 MOVED by Director Houley, SECONDED by Director Hiebert, that the meeting adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m. Sheila DeCosta, 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 October 12, 2006 in the Regional District Office Board Room, Dawson Creek, BC. Harald Hansen, Administrator