€public hearing 6:45 pm committee meeting 7:00 pm

PUBLIC HEARING 6:45 PMCOMMITTEE MEETING 7:00 PM

AGENDA for the Council Meeting to be held on Monday, October 27, 2008 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office, 1 Mackenzie Boulevard, Mackenzie, BC.

CALLED TO ORDER 7:30 PM

A Council resolution is required under Section 92 of the Community Charter that a Special Closed meeting will be deferred until after the regular meeting and will be closed to the public.

The basis of the Special Closed Meeting relates to Section 90(1)(c) labour relations or other employee relations; and Section 90(1)(k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service.

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1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

a) Public Hearing September 29, 2008.

b) Regular Meeting September 29, 2008.

2. INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

4. PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS

a) Shawna Parker will attend Council to provide a Community Event Grant update on Morfee Mountain Music Festival.

b) Rob Weaver will attend the meeting to discuss the Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

5. CORRESPONDENCE

For Action:

a) Invitation to attend the BC Spirit Square sod turning ceremonies to be held November 19, 2008 at the Recreation Center.

b) Request for support from the Royal Canadian Legion, Mackenzie Branch, for their Remembrance Day Poppy Campaign. Council has ordered the large wreath in previous years.

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c) Request from M.Turner & Associates for a letter of support for the Assessing-Planning-Training Program, designed to assist forest companies to increase their competitiveness and retain employees.

For Consideration:

d) Request from the Mackenzie Shotokan Karate Institute for a grant of $354.00 to cover the costs of the janitor during the Northern Playoffs on November 1, 2008.

e) Invitation to attend an appreciation dinner for Prince George Mayor Colin Kinsley, to be held December 12, 2008 in Prince George.

f) Invitation from FORREX, the First Nations Forestry Council and the BC Community Forest Association to participate in a dalogue to strengthen relationships at a workshop to be held January 20-22, 2009 (location to be determined), and an invitation to particpate in a conference call on November 25th to discuss the agenda.

g) Information e-mail from the Economic Development Association of BC regarding the BC Government's announcement of plans to improve the Province's competitiveness.

For Information:

h) Photograph of the Mountain Pine Beetle Grant presentation.

i) Information regarding the Measuring Up The North workshop which was held in Prince George.

j) Pat Bell's Top Ten.

k) News release from the Office of the Premier regarding initiatives to boost rural economies.

l) News release from the Office of the Premier regarding the northwest transmission line.

m) News release from the Office of the Premier regarding the celebration of Aboriginal business achievements.

n) News release from the Ministry of Small Business and Revenue regarding the assistance of LiveSmart BC for helping small businesses go green.

o) Central Interior Logging Association's submission to the Ministry of Finance Budget Standing Committee.

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p) Central Interior Logging Association's FactsFax with news from around the industry.

q) Regional District of Fraser-Fort George 2007 Annual Report

r) Proclamation of October as Foster Family Month from the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

s) BC Land Title & Survey annual report.

t) "The Power of Business" by BC Hydro profiling PowerSmart business leaders.

u) "Tackle Climate Change, Use Wood" by the BC Forestry Climate Change Working Group.

v) Information on the Municipal Insurance Association of BC annual general meeting.

w) Mayor Killam's notes on the MIA annual general meeting.

x) Mayor Killam's notes on the Economic Development Panel and the Making Global Connections workshop at the Union of BC Municipalities conference.

y) Announcement from CEP Local 402 that the AbitibiBowater Paper Mill in Mackenzie is now for sale.

z) Letter from the Ambulance Paramedics of BC citing paramedics' concerns.

aa) Press release from Worthington Industries announcing the delay of the opening of the recently acquired Pulp Mill.

ab) News release from Canfor announcing the indefinite closure of the Tackama plywood operation.

ac) Reversing the Tide conference program information.

ad) Ministry of Forests and Range Fuel Management Update, Fall/Winter 2008

ae) Lidstone Young Anderson Newsletter, September 2008.

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af) BC Coalition of People With Disabilities Transition, Fall 2008.

ag) ReNew Canada, September/October 2008

ah) Western Canada Wilderness Committee Newsletter, Summer 2008.

ai) Business, October 2008. Contains an article by EDO Carla Seguin.

aj) Mackenzie Elementary School newsletter.

ak) Ducks Unlimited Canada Conservator, Waterfowling Heritage Issue.

al) Ministry of Finance First Quarterly Report, September 2008.

am) Minutes of the September 16, 2008 meeting of the Mackenzie and District Museum Society.

an) North Central Municipal Association news release regarding support for the Western Silvicultural Contracotrs Association initiative to replant areas devastated by the Mountain Pine Beetle.

ao) Mackenzie Chamber of Commerce update.

ap) Update on the Peace River Site C Hydro Project.

aq) Highlights from the October 16 Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Board meeting.

6. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

a) 2008 Local Government Election

Report: Diane Smith, Chief Election Officer, dated October 14, 2008

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Council receives this report for information.

b) Terrane Metals - Mt. Milligan Open House & Comments

Report: Administration, dated October 2, 2008

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Council receives this report for information;AND THAT Council provides a letter of support.

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c) Temporary Commercial Use Permit - CRV Greenhouses


RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Council considers authorizing the attached Temporary Commercial Use Permit to Roger and Annette Krushell for the growing of produce and plants in a greenhouse on a portion of District Lot 3673.

d) Access to Propane in Light of Chevron Closure


RECOMMENDATION:


e) Emergency Road

Report: D. Primus, Director of Public Works, dated October 20, 2008.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Council receives this report for information and directs Administration accordingly.

f) Alpine Riders

Report: D. Primus, Director of Public Works, dated October 9, 2008.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Council receives this report for information;AND THAT Council directs Administration accordingly.

(John Lambie, Alpine Riders representative, will attend Council to answer any questions Council may have.)

g) Cash Grants/Grants in Kind/Use of Facilities at No Charge


RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Council approves funding requests for organizations that stayed at 2008 levels;AND THAT requests from organizations requesting increases over 2008 levels be brought forward to the 2009 budget process.

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h) Road Upgrades

Report: Dale Primus, Director of Public Works, dated October 10, 2008

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Council approve all gravel road upgrades with funds from the Ministry of Transportation grant.

7. COUNCIL REPORTS

a) Council Representatives

b) Mayor’s Report

8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

9. NEW BUSINESS

10. BYLAWS

11. NOTICE OF MOTION

12. COMING EVENTS

13. INQUIRIES

14. ADJOURNMENT

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Minutes of a Public Hearingheld September 29, 2008 in theCouncil Chambers of the MunicipalOffice.

TemporaryCommercial UsePermit

Recessed7:O5 pm

Reconvene7:25 pm

Adjourned7:26 pm

Signed:

DISTRICT OF MACKENZIE

PRESENT: Mayor S. KillamCouncillor J. AtkinsonCouncillor M. BotrakoffCouncillor C. DesrosiersCouncillor J. WiensCAO W. WaycheshenExecutive Assistant

J. Vander Maaten

CALLED TO ORDER: 7:00 pm

The purpose ofthe Public Hearing is to hearrepresentation in regards to the application for atemporary commercial use permit to allow the College ofNew Caledonia to operate a Trades Training Program as5145 Old Airport Road.

Mayor Killam advised that the Public Hearing isconvened pursuant to Section 92 I of the LocalGovernment Act to allow the public to makerepresentations to Council respecting an application fora temporary commercial use permit to allow the Collegeof New Caledonia to operate a Trades Training Programat 5145 Old Airport Road.

Every one of you present who believes that your interest'in property is affected by the proposed application shallbe given a reasonable opportunity to be heard or topresent written submissions respecting matterscontained in the proposed bylaw. None of you will bediscouraged or prevented from making your viewsknown. However, it is important that you restrict yourremarks to matters contained in the proposedapplication.

When speaking please commence your remarks byclearly stating your name and address. Members ofCouncil may, if they so wish, ask questions of youfollowing your presentation. However, the function ofCouncil at this public hearing is to listen to you ratherthan to debate the merits of the proposed application.

After this public hearing has concluded, Council may,without further notice, give whatever effect Councilbelieves proper to the representations made at thishearing.

There were no written submissions and no members ofthe public were in attendan0e.

Mayor Killam recessed the Public Hearing at 7:05 pm.

Mayor Killam reconvened the meeting at7:25 prn.

No members of the public came forward.

The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:26 pm.

Certified Correct:

Mayor S. Killam, Chair Director of Corporate Administration

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September 29,2008MINUTES of a Regular Meeting ofthe Council of the District ofMackenzie held in the CouncilChambers of the Municipal Offrce.

DISTRICT OF MACI{ENZIE

PRESENT: Mayor Stephanie KillamCouncillor J. AtkinsonCouncillor M. BotrakoffCouncillor C. DesrosiersCouncillor T. JacquesCouncillor J. WiensCAO/Director of Corporate

AdministrationW. Waycheshen

Director of Human ResourcesW. Cripps

Director of Leisure ServicesG. Petersen

Director of Public WorksD. Primus

Tourism MarketingCoordinator K. Borne

Economic Development OfficerC. Seguin

Fire Chief M. FurzerExecutive Assistant/ Deputy Clerk

J. Vander Maaten

CALLED TO ORDER: 7:30 pm

26339. MOVED by Councillor BotrakoffDefer Closed Meeting THAT the Special Closed meeting be deferred until after the

regular meeting;AND THAT the basis of the Closed Meeting, which is closed tothe public, is pursuant to Section 90(1)(a) personalinformation about an identifiable individual who holds or isbeing considered for a position as an officer, employee oragent of the municipalþ; and Section 90(l[k) negotiationsand related discussions respecting the proposed provision ofa municipal service.

CARRIED

1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

(a) The minutes of the Committee Meeting held September 8,20O8 were adopted as circulated.

(b) The minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 8,2008 were adopted as circulated.

2. INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

26340. MOVED by Councillor WiensIntroduction of Late THAT the following items be added to the agenda:Items

"6. ADMINISTRATIONREPORTS

(h) Replacement of uGateway to Williston Lake"Sign

Report: Administration, dated September 16,2008

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Council approves Administration tocontinue the process of replacing the'Gateway to Williston Lake" sign with supportfrom the Ministry of Transportation.

(Ð Job Opportunities Program Gantahaz Project

Report: Administration, dated September 29,2008

Regular Meeting September 29, 2008. of 44

September 29,2008RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Council receives this report forinformation.'

CARRIED

3. ADOPTIONOFAGENDA

26341. MOVED by Councillor BotrakoffAdoption ofAgenda THAT the agenda be adopted as amended.

CARzuED

4. PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS

fa) Hope Trinity Church - Communitv Thankseiving Dinner

Pat Cowan, representing Hope Trinity Church, did not attendthe meeting.

It was noted that some residents have approached severalCouncil members advising that they would not be attendingthe free Community Thanksgiving Dinner as it is perceived tobe for families who are struggling with the economicsituation in the community. A donation box for thoseresidents wishing to pay may be beneficial.

It was also noted that the event is spearheaded by onechurch and Council may feel more comfortable if it was ajoint effort by all congregations.

Council noted that Administration will contact the applicantsand convey Council's c'oncerns.

(bl Development Varia¡ce Application - BCR Properties

Mayor Killam asked if there were any written submissions ormembers of the public wishing to speak to the application.

No written submissions were presented ald no members ofthe public came forwa¡d.

26342. MOVED by Councillor JacquesDevelopment Variance THAT the report from Administration dated September 18,Permit - BCR 2008 regarding a Development Variance Permit be received;

AND THAT Council grants a Development Variance Permit toexempt the requirement for the potable water system andservices and sewer for that part of DistrictLot 1247, asshown on Plan 32952 except plans PGP40739, PcP42967and 8CP10788 and Lot A, DL 12478 and. 12479, PlanPGP42967, Cariboo District.

CARRIED

5. CORRESPONDENCE

26343. MOVED by Councillor WiensReceipt of THAT the correspondence listed as 5.(a) to (r) on the agendaCorrespondence be received.

CARzuED

26344, MOVED by Councillor AtkinsonMeasuring Up The THAT the invitation from the Measuring Up the NorthNorth Workshop Steering Committee to attend the Year II Start Workshop to

be held October 2 - 3, 2OO8 be ¡eceived.

CARRIED


September 29,20086. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

Councillor Jacques left the room in order not to place herselfin a conflict ofinterest situation.

26345. MOVED by Councillor WiensTemporary Commercial THAT the report from Administration dated September 16,Use Permit 2008 regarding a temporary commercial use permit be

received;AND THAT Council grants Mr. Parmar a temporary

, commercial use permit for two years, with the option torenew for a further two-vear term.

CARRIED

Councillor Jacques re-entered the meeting.

26346. MOVED by Councillor WiensJob Opportunities THAT the report from Administration, dated September 18,Program Update 2008 regarding the Job Opportunities update be received for

information.CARRIED

26347. MOVED by Councillor BotrakoffUBCM Community THAT the report from Admi¡ristration dated September 19,Tourism Program 2008 regarding the Community Tourism Program grantPhase II application be received;

AND THAT Council approves the Community TourismProgram grant application and agrees to accept the termsand conditions in Section 6.4 of the guide.

CARRIED

Councillor Wiens left the room in order not to þlace himselfin a conflict of interest situation.

26348, MOVED by Couricillor Jacques2008-2009 Insu¡ance THAT the report from Administration, dated September 19,Renewal 2008 regarding the 2008-2009 insurance renewal for

property, crime, machinery, boiler and machinery bereceived;AND THAT Council authorizes the insurance program fromCMW Insurance Services Ltd. Of $46.634.00.

CARRIED

Councillor Wiens re-entered the meeting.

26349. MOVED by Councillor AtkinsonSewer Main Repairs THAT Council the report from D. Primus, Director of Public

Works, dated September 22,2008 regarding sewer mainrepairs be received;AND THAT Council approves the cost ofthe access roadconstruction and the repairs to the storm line outflowsinclusive of three new culverts. The total estimated cost willbe approximately $75,000 and will come from thecontingency fund.

CARRIED

26350. MOVED by Councillor WiensPine Pass Parking for THAT the report from the Administration, dated SeptemberSnowmobiles 19, 2OO8 regarding Pine Pass parking for snowmobiles be

received:AND THAT Council approves Administration to work on acoordinated approach with the District of Chetwynd,Regional District of Fraser-Fort George and the Peace RiverRegional District to resolve this issue.

CARRIED


September 29,200826351. MOVED by Councillor BotrakoffPine Pass Parking for THAT Administration contacts the Ministry of TransportationSnowmobiles to request the service of plowing the snowmobile parking lots

in the Pine Pass.CARRIED

26352. MOVED by Councillor AtkinsonMorfee Mountain Road THAT the report from D. Primus, Director of Public Works,

dated September 23, 2008 regarding Morfee Mountain Roadbe receivedlAND THAT Council approves the cost of the bridgereplacements and washout repairs under the Ministry ofTransportation gravel road grant.

CARRIED

26353. MOVED by Councillor BotrakoffMorfee Mountain Road THAT Council directs Administration to investigate a cost

sharing agreement with BC Hydro, Telus and NavigataCommunications in regards to further repairs to MorfeeMountain Road.

CARRIED

26354. MOVED by Councillor AtkinsonReplacement of THAT the report from Administration dated September 16,'Gateway to Williston 2008 regarding the nGateway to Williston Lake' sign beLake'Sign received;

AND THAT Council approves Administration to continue theprocess ofreplacing the "Gateway to \Ãiilliston Lake" signwith support from the Ministry of Transportation.

CARRIED

26355. MOVED by Councillor WiensJob Opportunities THAT the report from Administration dated September 29,Program Gar:la}laz 20O8 regarding the Job Opportunities Program Ganla}:azProject Project be received for information.

CARRIED

7. COUNCILREPORTS

la) Councillors'Reports

Councillor Atkinson Councillor Atkinson attended a Mackenzie Public LibraryBoard of Directors meeting on September 9, 2008

Councillor Atkinson attended the Chamtrer of Commercemeeting on September 11, 2008. Dave Yarmish, ProvincialConsultant, was the guest speaker.

Councillor Atkinson attended a Northern BC Winter GamesCommittee meeting on September 11, 2008.

Councillor Botrakoff Councillor Botrakoff attended the job fair at the Mcleod LakeIndian Band recently.

Councillor Botrakoff participated in the annual Pat Bell GolfTournament on September 27,2OO8.

Councillor Jacques Councillor Jacques had communication with MantleResources representatives on September 17, 2008. Theyhave pulled their drills one month early and will reconsiderthe winter drill program. They feel they are in a strongposition to resume in the Spring.

Councillor Jacques advised that Terrane Metals haveindicated that all is going well and are waiting for theProvincial approval of the Environmental Assessment.

Councillor Jacques advised that she will not be able toattend the next regular Council meeting due to medicalreasons.


September 29,2008

Councillor Wiens Councillor Wiens attended the Tourism Advisorv Committeemeeting on September 18, 2008.

(bl Ma]¡or's Report

Mayor Killam Mayor Killam attended a Resou¡ces North Board meeting andworkshop on September 10, 2008.

Mayor Killam met with David Yarmish, ProvincialConsultant, and community stakeholders on September 11,2008 to brainstorm transportation and job opportunities forcommunity members in other resource communities.

Mayor Killam attended the Chamber of Commerce meetingon September 11, 2008. Dave Yarmish was the guestspeaker.

Mayor Killam attended the Omineca Beetle Action CoalitionBoard meeting on September 12,2008.

Mayor Killam welcomed participants of the Terry Fox Runand started the run on September 1,4,2OO8

Mayor Killam participated in a conference call on September15, 2008, regarding the Reversing the Tide conference to takeplace in Prince George.

Mayor Killam attended the Mackênzie and District MuseumBoard meeting on September 16, 2008.

Mayor Killam attended the Regional District of Frasèr-FortGeorge Board meetings on September 18, 2008. TheRegional District and each area director pledged a tota-l of$26,000 to the 2009 Northern BC Winter Games.

Mayor Killam attended the Council of Forest Industriesdinner on September 18, 2008 where Minister Bellannounced his new "frlling the gap" idea for forestry whichincludes silviculture options ald using dead beetle wood nowand leaving the rest for future fibre use.

Mayor Killam attended the Future Forest and Fibre UseSummit at UNBC on September 19, 2008.

Mayor Killam attended the Omineca Beetle Action CoalitionBoard meeting on September 20,2OO8. Arrangements weremade to meet with Ministers at the UBCM Convention toprovide an update on current strategies.

Mayor Killam brought greetings from Council to theMackenzie Elks Lodge at their 35ú anniversary dinnercelebration.

Mayor Killam attended the Union of BC MunicipalitiesAnnual Conference September 22 - 25,2008. Workshopsincluded Funding and Capacity Building, Rural Health, andSustainability. Information will be placed in the Centre Tablefile. Mayor Killam also attended the Municipal InsuranceAssociation annual meeting. Mayor Killam met with anumber of Ministers on behalf of OBAC to promote thestrategies on SS & RR/Infrastructure, future forest and frbrestrategies being put forward as well as action plans formining and minerals, alternative enerry and plans to roll outnew strategies in community relationships, agriculture andFirst Nations.

Mayor Killam attended the naming of Tom and Eunice Lakesdone in honour of their commitments to the community.Minister Bell made the announcement on September 27,2008.

Mayor Killam attended the dinner for the Pat Bell InvitationalGolf Tournament on September 27,2OO8.


September 29,2008

Mayor Killam walked around the mall with the GirI Guideswho were having a conference in Mackenzie on September27,2008.

Mayor Killam met with Pat Bell, John Rustad, Mayor RobMcDougall of Fort St. James, a¡d Dave Frances, DistrictManager for the Mackenzie Forest District, on September 27,2008 regarding the next steps in developing the road betweenthe two communities. Mayor Killam and Dave Francisstopped at the Mclæod Lake Indian Band Office to meetinformally with Chief Derek Orr.

8. I'NFINISHED BUSINESS

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10. BYLAWS

26356. MOVED by Councillor WiensBylaw No. 1226 THAT Bylaw No. 1226, cited as "Tax Exemption Bylaw

No. 1226, 2008" be adopted.

CARRIED

26357. MOVED by Councillor BotrakoffBylaw No. 1227 THAT Bylaw No.I227, cited as "Tax Exemption Bylaw

No.7227, 2008" be adopted.

CARRIED

26358. MOVED by Councillor WiensBylaw No. 1228 THAT Bylaw No.1228, cited as "Tax Exemption Bylaw

No.1228, 2008" be adopted.

CARRIED

26359.Adjournment

11. NOTICE OF MOTION

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12. COMINGEVENTS

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13. INQUIRITS

NiI14. ADJOURNMENT

MOVED by Councillor BotrakoffTHAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:04 pm.

CARRIED

Signed: Certified Correct:

Mayor Director of Corporate Administration


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BC Spirit Square SodTurning Ceremonies

You aire cordially invited tocelebrate with us a momentousmomentin Mackenzie.

The official ceremonies for thesod turning of the Spitit Square

and the unveiling of the MobileStzge witl be held àt theMackenzie Recreation Centte.

Included in out ceremonies willbe entertâinment, speeches bydignitaries, t free BBQ for thecommunity followed by

Firewotks.

Day:

Date:

RS.V.P.ByNovember 1,2008

\ Spírit of BC-- Mackrm

Wednesday

November 19, 2OO8

Time: 4:3Opm-6:OOpm

Contact: 250-997-5243

The cetemonies will be held at theMackenzie Recreation Cenfte

400 Skeena DriveMackenzie, BC

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The Royal Canadian Legion Mackenzie

Branch # 273 P.O. Box 577

357 Skeena Dr

997-3900

October 14,2008

Dear Mackenzie Business or Organization

Re: Remembrance Day Poppy Campaign

The Poppy Campaign for the 1lth. of November is now underway. At this time we wish

to thank you for your support in years past and to ask you to onoe again support our

campaign though the purchase of a wreath or a cross by way of a donation to

The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund.

Prices are as follows:

Lar ge Wreath...... $75.00

Small Wreath......535.00

Medium Wreath....... $45.00

Cross........................S40.00

Should you wish to purchase one of the above, it would be delivered to your place of

business for display purposes and picked up before Tuesday, November 1lth.

During the Remembrance Day ceremony, the wreaths will be placed at the Cenotaph

by Mackenzie Youth groups.

Every year The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign works towards the needs of

veterans and their families locally and across Canada.

If you with to share in our campaign this year please contact the Legion at997-3900

or Lyse TremblayÆurner at 997-3044.

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A.P.T.Assessing.. Planni ng..Training Program

"Securing Our Future fn the Forest fndustry"

October 161h,2008

Mayor of MackenzieMs. Stephanie KillamP.O. Bag 340Mackenzie, B.C.VOJ 2CO

Dear: Stephanie

Ti:i:'"li-..:'r rr1.[F

The forest sector is facing difficult conditions and will need an increasingly skilled workforce in order to meet these challenges both for now and in the future.

The USW Local I-424 and M. Turner & Associates are in the process of responding to aRequest for Proposals from the Ministry of Community Development that is designed tosupport the labour market needs of our forest industry. Our proposal will provideassistance directly to your company in 3 ways:

1. Assessing the skill sets of your current work force - it's difficult to have a plan tomove forward unless you know where you are starting from.

2. Based on these assessments, developing training plans that meet the needs of boththe organization and the individual worker.

3. Provide ongoing support and appropriate funding for this training and upgrading.

Our proposed program is designed to assist forest companies increase theircompetitiveness and retain their best employees by developing a higher skilled workforcewith a view to a future vibrant forest economy. A strong forest industry is important toour members, employees and Industry to secure our northern economic future.

It is our intent to work with partner companies to:o Conduct an essential skills assessment that will result in a learning plano Provide employees with opportunities to upgrade their literacy skills through the

use of both a virtual classroom and face-to-face leaming. Develop a training needs assessment that will assist companies in the

development of a succession plan and a plan for targeted training needed todayo Fund training for employees at no cost to the company

M. Turn?s!*"r

Suite 100 1773 3¡o Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 3G7Tel: 250.563.777I Fax: 250,563.0274

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UNITED SIEEtWOR,KERS

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"Securing Our Future fn the Forest fndustry"

The United Steel Workets are committed to building a future where the forest industryleads the economy of British Columbia. We have partnered with M. Turner & Associateswho, for almost 25 years, have been leaders in their field of assessing training needs anddeveloping programs that get results.

We are asking for your support for this project in the form of a letter. We're all in thistogether and together we can build the future of our forest industrv.

Sincerelv.

¿Ø',e/*MFrank EverettPresident USW Local l-424

Myrt TurnerM. Turner & Associates

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Suite 100 t773 3¡o Avenue,Tel: 250.563.7771

Prince George, BC V2L 3G7Fax: 250.563.0274

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Mackenzie Shotokan Karate InstituteBox 130Mackenzie. B.C.VOJ 2CO

District of MackenzieBag340Mackenzie, B.C.VOJ 2CO

To whom it may concern:

The Mackenzie Shotokan Karate Institute has been asked to host the Northem Playoffs on November l,2008. Typically, the Northern Playoffs are held during the Northern BC Winter Games. By having thePlayoffs as part of this event there is no cost to the local clubs for hosting it.

Unfortunately, karate is one of the sports cut from the Northern Winter Games in February 2009 which arebeing held here in Mackenzie. All the clubs in the north have been looking forward to coming toMackenzie for the Northern BC Winter Games and are very upset that our sports has been eliminated.

It was the decision of all the northem clubs that the Playoffs should still be held in Mackenziç to showsupport for our local club and also support for our community dwing this very diffrcult economic time.

We are asking the District for help with this event. We have booked the High school for this event butthere is a cost for janitorial services. Due to the fact that times are tough in our town, we have lowered ourtraining fees to only cover the cost of maintenance to our Dojo, All our lnstructors have generouslydonated their time to keep our club going. We do not have any extra money to put on an event like this.The tournament fees charged are used to cover other tournament related costs and are also kept low forpeople to be able to participate from out of town.

We have booked the janitor for a total of 12 hours, I am - 6pm and 2 hours extra. At $29.50/ per hour for12 hours the cost is $354. We are asking the District of Mackenzie to cover this cost so that we cansuccessfully hold this event in town. By holding this event in Mackenzie we will be bringing people intoour town for the weekend. This means people staying in the hotels, eating out and using the ¡ecreationalfacilities.

It is important for Mackenzie to have an event like this happen at this time. Please help us keep it inMackenzie.

If you have any further questions at250-997-5300 (home) or 250-997-t101(cell).

Please let us know by October 15, 2008 if the District of Mackenzie is able to cover this cost. If we areunable to cover this cost then this event will have to be moved out of town.

Sincerely yours,

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COMMI.JNITY APPRECIATION DINN ERCELEBRATING

MAYOR COLIN KINSLEYS CONTRI BUTIONS'TOTHE CITY OF PRINCE GEORGE,

The Prince George Community Foundation and the City of Prince Geolge are clelighteclto invite you to celebrate our appreciation for the immense contribution Ma¡'or ColinKinsley has made to our organizations, our community and local government. Colin u'asfirst electecl to City Council as an Alderman in 1984 and, follon.ing tlvo 3-year Terms as

Councillor, rvas elected'Mayor of the Cilv of Prince George in r996. IIe is nor'r'retiringafter many )¡ears of serv'ice to our City and Regional District, as noted in his Biographvattached.

Details: Location: Prince George Civic CentreDate: Friday, December tz, zooSTime: S;oo p.m. Reception

6:oo p.m. DinnerZ:15 p.m. Speakers and Presentations$So.oo per personSemi-formalFunds raised rvill benefit The Prince George Comnrttnitl'Foundation through The Kinsley Family Fund to assist thosemost in need in our City.

Contact: Judy Neiser, Executive DirectorPrince George Community' FoundationPhone: z5o-562-7772 ot Email: @.tt-e-tfor tickets, table resen,ations and donations.

Colin's dedication to our community and municipal government is immeasurable, 'l'his

appreciation event will recognize some of the many lvays Colin has initiated, supporteclancl advocated a host of projects, practices and relationships that have improvecl anclpromoted our City and community. Colin is a civic leader rvhose c¿ìreer hasclemonstrated the highest stanclards of dedication and accomplishment.

Please come ancl celebrate Mayor Colin Kinsìey's outstanding contributions.,

Yours truly',

Tickets:Dress:Donations:

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Les Waldie, President,PRINCE GEORGE COM MUNITY FOUNDATION

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MAYOR COLIN KINSLET, CrTy OF PRTNCE cEORcE

First elected Mayor, City of prince George, in December 1996,serving his fourth g-year term.

- CityAlderman 1984 - t993- Past Director of the Union of B.C. Municipalities- Past Director of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities- Past-President and Life Member of the North Central Municipal Association- Director, Board of the Regional District of Fraser Fort George 1985 - 1993 and

again since 1996. Served as Chair 1988 - r99z and from zooo -zoo6.- President, Northern Medical Program Trust- Vice-Chair, The Municipal Finance Authority of B.C.- Director, B.C. Transit Board- Director, Fraser Basin Council- Chair, Prince George Spirit of BC Committee- Former Commissioner of the B.C. Utilities Commission- Former Director of the B.C. Winter Games Society- Former Director, Softwood LumberTask Force, Federation of Canadian Municipalities- Past Chair, National Ministerial Advisory Council for Rural, Remote, Northern ánd

Aboriginal Health- Past Chair, National Softwood Industry Community Adjustment Advisory Group for

Western Canada

Internationally:- In 2ooo, elected Vice-President, North America, for the World Winter Cities Association of

Mayors (\ /l,VCAM)- Auditor and Director for the World Winter Cities Association of Mayors (WWCAM)

Mayor Kinsley has also received:- The Queen's Golden Jubilee for Community Service- The Royal Canadian Legion ZSth Anniversary Service Medal- H-onorarylVlembership in Canadian Association of Veterans in UN Peacekeeping- The Canadian Wood Council's Community Leadership Award- The Provincial Forest Minister's Award of Excellence- YellowheadTtansCanadaHighwayAssociationBuilderAward- Honourary Member Prince George Junior Chamber of Commerce- Honourary Member Prince George St. John Ambulance- University of Northern B.C. Alumni Honourary Life Membership

Yuygt Colin Kinsley has always been strong proponent of community social and economicdeyglgnmgnt, and views his biggest role as that of piomoting our city and the Northern region ofBritish Columbia.

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Dear friend,

FORREX, in partnership with the First Nations Forestry Council and the BC Community Forest

Association (BCCFA), would like to invite you to participate in a dialogue to strengthen therelationships between people working in community forestry. BCCFA is seeking to betterunderstand the specific needs of First Nations involved in community forestry and to build itscapacity to provide outreach and support for their success.

The dialogue in the form of a workshop tentatively titled "First Nations in Community Forestry: A

Dialogue"willtakeplaceJanuary20-22overanevening (Jan.20),afullday (Jan.21),and

ending with a /. day morning session on Jan. 22 allowing people to travel home. Because the

focus of the workshop is on conversation, we are having to limit the participation to 30. Thus if

you are interested in participating, please conñrm at your earliest to ensure a place. We will be

covering travel and lodging costs for participants who need financial support.

Workshop Objectives

1. To explore individual and organizational approaches. for respectfully developing relationships ina culturally sensitive manner.2. To build BCCFA capacity to effectively provide outreach and support services to FNcommunities engaged in community forestry.2. To promote cooperation and build connections to meaningfully include FN voices and needs inthe work of the BCCFA and diversify the membership base.3. To provide a written resource of workshop key messages for wider usage

Pre workshop PlanningTo ensure the workshop agenda includes input from everyone, you are also invited to participate

in a conference call on November 2 5'n at 3:00 PM to discuss workshop planning and agenda

development. A draft workshop agenda to get your ideas and the discussion started. We

welcome all ideas that you may have to ensure the workshop reflects your aspirations. lf you

would like to be a part of the planning here are the coordinates for the call - the toll-free numberfor the call is l-866-596-5277. Follow the system prompts and enter the CONFERENCE lD -1028217.

lf you would like more information, please contact one of the coordinating group membersAjit Krishnaswamy, FORREX Socio-economics Extension Specialist - 778-782-8080

aj it. krish naswa my@forrex. org

Gina Thomas, First Nations Forestry Council Extension Specialist, 250-202-1109 (Cell)

extensio n @fnforestrycou n icl. ca

Jennifer Gunter, BCCFA Executive Director - 250 353 2034 [email protected] Mulkey, BCCFA Manager, Communication and Extension - 250 353 [email protected]

Please respond to this email by Wed. Nov 19 if you would like to participate in thisendeavor We hope you willjoin us.

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Best regards,Ajit

Ajit K. Krishnaswamy Ph.D. I Socio-economics Extension Spec¡alist I FORREX Forum for Research and Extens¡on in NaturalResources

c/o School of Resource and Environmental Management, Simon Fraser University I Burnaby, BC V5A 156

E 778-782-8080 604-838-451a (Cell) | B 7787824968 | rù wrty.forrex.oroFORREX envisions a socieÇ of continuous learners making decisions in support of sustainable ecosystems andcommun¡t¡es

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Draft Agenda (to inÍtiate dlscussions during the planning calt on Nov. 25th)

Jan 20, 2009First night dinner

. Welcome Prayer

. Welcome from FN and BCCFA

. lnformal'conversations

Jan21,2009Day 2 Session

. Overview of the plans and goals for the day.

. Participant lntroductions - Where are you at with Community Forestry (CF);What are you hoping to get from this session?; Do your goals match theorganizers?

o Brief intro to the host organizations: FORREX, the First Nations Forestry Council,the BC Community Forest Association

Lunch in the meet¡ng

. FN history and cultural awareness, understanding, dialogue, relationship building

with a facilitator. Participants will be asked to offer their experiences of what has worked, what has

not in inter-cultural relationships.

Second night dinner

Jan22, 2009Day 3 ('/" dayl


. Non-timber Forest Resources ( NTFRs ) : BCCFA'will introduce the legislation

regarding Community Forestry Agreements (CFAs ) and NTFRs in order to begin aconversation on how to move ahead on this issue in a collaborative way.

. Explore further collaboration

. Discussion on the most useful form of write up on this session

. Debrief and Closure - Did you get your goals met?


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Garla Seguin

From: DaleWheeldon [[email protected]]

Sent: Thursday, October 23,20087:37 AM

To: Carla Seguin

Subject: BC Government - New Economic Measures

EDABC INFO e-Mail

Date: October 7,2OO8

To: Carla Seguin,

From: Dale Wheeldon, Executive Director

Re: BC Government announces plans to improve the Province's economic competitivenessHello EDABC members: Yesterday, Premier Campbell announced steps to help BC as we workthrough the current economic downturn sweeping the globe. The following is taken from the PressRelease announcing these measures (except for the additional comments near the end)..

B.C. Government will take immediate steps to improve the province's economic competitivenessand reduce costs for families and business in the wake of the globat economic slowdown, PremierGordon Campbell announced to British Columbians last night.

"Today the world's financial system is in the grips of its worst crisis in over 75 years. World stockmarkets are reeling, commodity prices are plunging and the world's financial system is under attack,"said Premier Campbell. "The ripple effects are being felt in every corner of the globe and every regionof our province. There are no easy solutions to these problems. However, we are going to actimmediately to alleviate the impacts and to emerge stronger than ever."

Premier Campbell outlined 10 key measures during his address:

1. Unlimited deposit insurance for deposits to credit unions: The Province intends to provideunlimited deposit insurance protection on deposits to British Columbia's credit unions effectiveimmediately. Deposits at credit unions were formerly insured up to a level of $100,000. All creditunioirs in the province have deposit insurance through the Credit Union Deposit InsuranceCorporation. The new protection will apply to deposits currently covered by this insurance. Thisbrings B.C. in line with Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, PEI, and New Brunswick, which allalso provide unlimited provincial deposit insurance protection. Quebec, Nova Scotia andNewfoundland cover $250,000. Ontario provides $100,000 per registered account.

2. A new pension opportunity: The Province will create a ne\¡/ private sector pension opportunityfor British Columbians who currently have no access to a pension plan. About 75 per cent ofprivate sector workers in B.C. currently have no access to a group pension plan. Flowing fromwork done with the Joint Expert Panel on Pension Standards with Alberta, in the months ahead thegovernment will spearhead the creation of a privately financed, defined contribution plan that willbe available to employers, employees and self-employed people on a voluntary basis.

3. An accelôrated, retroactive personal income tax cut: There will be a five pêr cent personalincome tax reduction retroactive to January 1, 2008. This includes the two per cent tax cut that

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took effect July I of this year as well as the planned three per cent reduction that was to take effectJanuary 1,2009. Taxpayers will see the retroactive benefit on their 2008 tax return. It will put anadditional $144 million in the pockets of British Columbians.

4. School property tax rebate for industry: 50 per cent of all school property taxes will be rebatedto light and heavy industry to help some of B.C.'s oldest and largest employers, particularly inrural British Columbia. It will save industry about $115 million over the next three years and is ontop of the approximately 524 million in annual benefits to heavy industry announced in the 2008budget. This builds on the plan to have the lowest corporate income tax rate in Canada by 20II.

5. Accelerated tax relief for small business: Effective December 1, 2008 the small business incometax rate will be reduced to 2.5 per cent from the current 3.5 per cent. Small business income taxrates were already reduced from 4.5 per cent to 3.5 per cent on July 1, 2008 with a plan to reducethem to 2.5 per cent by 2011. This will accelerate that tax cut by two years, resulting in a 44 percent tax cut for small business this year alone. The savings to small business will be $146 millionover three years.

6. Double commission paid to business for PST and HRT collection: The Province will doublethe commission it pays business for collecting the provincial sales tax and hotel room tax. Thatwill provide more than 100,000 businesses with approximately $60 million over three years andadd up to $1,200 to a business's bottom line.

7. Accelerated public infrastructure: The Province will accelerate public investments in capitalinfrastructure projects. Funding will focus on projects without a long lead time that will keeppeople employed in our construction sector.

8. 33 per cent reduction in ferry fares for December and January: The Province will fund a 33per cent reduction of ferry fares on all routes for December and January. This is on top of theupcoming 50 per cent reduction in the fuel surcharge on ferry fees that will come into effectNovember 4. In addition, ferry service levels for all routes, including the Sunshine Coast will berestored. This will require a one-time, $2O-million investment.

9. Rein in avoidable government spending: The Province will re-evaluate spending priorities andfocus on scaling back unbudgeted increases.

10, Recall the Legislature: As a number of these measures require legislative approval, theLegislature will be recalled on November 20.

These measures account for an additional accumulation of $485 million in tax relief and support forbusinesses, families and individuals over the next three years.

"These measures are as aggressive as our current fiscal outlook allows, without compromising ourability to balance the budget or cut previously planned funding lifts for critical government services suchas health care and education," said Premier Campbell "These measures will provide relief for families,workers and businesses by putting more money back into taxpayers' pockets."

Earlier in the day, at the Vancouver Island Economic Summit attended by EDABC PresidentJohn Watson, EDABC Treasurer Geoff Millar and Executive Director, Dale Wheeldon, PremierCampbell announced a series of initiatives to ensure the province is getting the best possible input andexpert advice on ways to improve in competitiveness and productivity. They include:

o A new Economic Advisory Council composed of some of Canada's top CEOs, academics andeconomists.

o A "New North" Economic Summit will be organized for January in Prince George and will focuson the unique opportunities and challenges in that region.

o A two-day Economic Summit will be held in Vancouver in late January to look at ways tocapitalize on economic opportunities.

o New measures will be taken to implement the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreementwith Alberta. The agreement will be fully implemented by April 1,2009 and create the second-

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largest economy in Canada.B.C. will work with other provinces and the federal govenìment to eliminate regulatory duplication andreduce costs of federal-provincial overlap.

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TO: Mayor and Council

FROM: Diane Smith,Chief Election Officer

DATE: October 14.2008

SUBJECT: 2008 Local Government Election

BACKGROUND:

Council will be aware that the close of the nomination period for the 2008 localgovernment election was Frida¡ October 10, 2008. The deadline for withdrawal of

. nominations was Friday, October 17 ,2008 at 4:00 pm.

Attached is the Notice of Election by Voting.

Council will note that there is no longer a local government List of Registered Electorsfor Mackenzie and all eligible electors must register at the time of voting by producingtwo pieces of identification.

Advance voting will be held November 5 and 14,2008 in the Municipal Office andgeneral voting day will be held November 15, 2008 in the Multi-Purpose Room in theLeisure Services Centre.

Respectfully submitted,

ìò*s ^!/Diane SmithChief Election Officer

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+MAç*ffily/JEÃNOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the District of Mackenzie that an Election byVoting is necessary to elect one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors for the District of Mackenziefor a term of office terminating in December, 2011. Those persons who a¡e nominated as

candidates at the Election by Voting and for whom the votes will be received are listed below:

MAYOR - One person to be elected:Usual Names Address

Killam, Stephanie Mackenzie, BCO'Cormor, Danny Mackenzie, BCWilkins, Alfred Mackenzie, BC

COUNCILLOR - Six persons to be elected:Usual Names

Atkinsorç JoanCharles, RonCrook. PatForshaw, DavidHughes, ChuckJacques, TrishMclntyre, JamesPerron, TammyProctor, BrentWamer, DavidWieru, Jim

Address

Mackenzie, BCMackenzie, BCMackenzie, BCMackenzie, BCMackenzie, BCMackenzie, BCMackenzie, BCMackenzie, BCMackenzie, BCMackenzie, BCMackenzie, BC

GENERALVOTING DAY

General Voting Day will be opened on Saturday, November 15, 2008 to QUALIFIED ELECTORSOF THE DISTRICT OF MACKENZIE at the MULTI.PURPOSE ROOM, LEISURE SERVICESCENTRE, 400 Skeena Drive, Mackenzie, BC. between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm.

ALL residents who are eligible to vote MUST REGISTER AT THE TIME OF VOTING.

ALL residents must produce at least 2 documents that provide evidence of the applicanf s

identity and place of residence, at least one of which must contain the applicanf s signature, orby providing at least 2 documents that provide evidence of the applicant's identity, at least oneof which must contain the applicant's signature, and make a solemn declaration as to theapplicanfs place of residence.

A person may register at the time of voting as a noh-resident property elector provided thatthey produce 2 pieces of identificatioru at least one with a signature, to provide identity, proofthat they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and if applicable, written consentfrom the other property owners.

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITY

Advance Voting Opportunities shall be open at the District of Mackenzie Municipal Office,1 Mackenzie Boulevard, Mackenzie, BC between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm onWednesday, November 5,2008 and Fdday, November 74,2008.


SPECiAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY

A Special Voting Opportunity shall be open at the Mackenzie and Diefrict Hospital,45 Centennial Drive on Friday, November 74,2008 between 10:30 am and 11:30 am. The onlyelectors who may vote at this Special Voting Opportunity are electors w. þ, on Frida¡November 14 2008 before 11:30 am, have been admitted as a patient to the Mackenzie andDistrictHospital or are employees of the Mackenzie ¿md District Hospital.

Diane SmitlL. Chief Election Officer


TO:

FROM:

SUBJECT:

DATE:


Mayor and Council

Administration

Terrane Metals - Mt. Milligan Open House & Comments

October 2.2008

BACKGROUND:

Terrane Metals Corporation is proposing to develop an open pit copper-gold mineapproximately 90 km northeast of Fort St. James.

The proposed Project is subject to review under BC's Environmental Assessment Act.Terrane Metals has made an application to obtain an environmental assessment certificatewhich is required before work can be undertaken.

There is a 45-day public comment period during which the Environmental AssessmentOffice will accept comments on the Project. The comment period began October 2,2008and will end November 16. 2008.

An Open House to receive comments from the public will be held on November 5, 2008at the Recreation Center from 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

As Council has supported this project from the outset, it would be prudent to submit aletter of support as this time.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Council receives this report for information;AND THAT Council provides a letter of support.


Warren'WaChief Administrative Offi cer

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En'rironmental Assessment of thàÞroposedMt. Milligan Copper-Gold Proiect

Open for Comment and Open House

Tenane [ietals Corporation (he'Proponent') bpoposing to develop an opør pil coppergold mineapprcximatdy 90 km norûeast of Fort St. James, B.C.The Prcject r,rould pmduce an averag of 60,000 metriclonnæ of ore per day.

The prcposed Projecl is subject to review urder Bdtish

fr lumbia's &lu?ørrnental Assessmanf ,4ct and theCanadim Environmenlal Assessment Acf.

The Prçonent hæ made an appliælion(the 'Applicalion') lo oblain an eruironm€ntd ass€ssm€ntcerdfiæte whlch is required bebn any work can beundedaken on he ProlecL

There is a 45{ay pu¡¡c æmmånt æriod dwlng whichhe Envircnmenbl Assessment Ofice (EAO) nrill acceptcomriìenb on he pmposed Proþ. The inbntion ofseeking ¡:blic æmments is to ensue ftat all pdentialeffects - environmenlal, eænomig social hedtage andhealtlr - hal might msult from he ftojed are identifiedfor considenalion by the Proponenl and he EAO as parlof the assessment process.

The comment peñod will begin on Ocl 2, 2008 and endsat midnight on November îG 21108, Allcornmentsreceived during lhis comment pedod will be considered.

ln oder to proúde i¡fomation to üre public about ünApplicalion, and to recelve comnrentsfroÏr thepublic; lheEAO invites the pub[c to attend Open Houses lo be heldat he following locations:

Foi St, James Seniors Recroation Hall250 Simon F¡aserAvenueFoÉ St. Jamss, B.C.

0n: Nov.3,200EFrom:3toBp,m.'-

Prlnce George Givic Cenlre808 GMc PlazaPrlnæ George, B.G.

On: Nov.1,2ll08From:3toEp.m.'

llackonde Reseaton Gente4ül Skeena Drive,llackendg B.C.On: Nov.5, ãlllEFrøn: 3to8p.m.'

McLeod l¡ke lndlan BandGymnaoium6l Sekanl DdveMcleod Lake, BG

0n: Nov.6,200EFrom:3to6p.m.

'preænbllons at 6 p.m.

Phase wbmit yorr æmments at he Open House orsend your commenb to:

GraerB ftlctarenProþl Assessmenl DirecbrEnvircnmental Ass€ssment Off ce

P0 Box 9426 Sh Prov GovtVrcbña, B.C. V8Wgvltau-2lû?s7-220ß

Comments by email may be dircded to

[email protected]

An elecüonic æpy ol he Applicalion and infomationregading üe envimnmental asassm€nt procoss ar€

available ?!!ww.eæ,gov.bc.ca Cqies of ttcApflication are-a/äilabÞ fø vielving at these þcatirns:

Foil St James Publb Libnry425 llanson St., Box 729Foñ St James, B.C.

tlactemle Public Llbuylll Skeom Dñvellackemh, B.C.

Vandeñoof R¡bllc LibraryZl0 ESlflanShoetVanderioof, B.C,

Pdnce Goorç Publlc lJbrary887 Domlnlon StreetPdnce George, B.G.

NOTE: All submissions recelved by he EAoÏegarding thls Proþct are consldercd ¡rblic and will bepostd to the EAO ¡vebslte. lf you do not want lo have your address and/or email addressand telephone number pæted to ü¡e EAO webslte, please indbate üris wih your comments.

The Best Place on E¡rth

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TO: Mavor and Council

FROM: Administration


SUBJECT: Temporary Commercial Use Permit - CRV Greenhouses

BACKGROUND:

Attached is a request from Mr. and Mrs. Krushell for a Temporary Commercial UsePermit to operate a greenhouse grown operation for CRV Greenhouses located on theirleased property abutting 315 Crooked River Crescent.

A public hearing was set for 6:45 pm on Monday, October 27,2008.

Notices were delivered to owners and tenants within a 100 metre radius of the subjectproperty. A public notice was also published in the October 21,2006 issue of theMackenzie Times.

Council will be aware thatatemporary commercial use permit may onlybe used for amaximum of two years that the permit may be renowed once for an additional two yearperiod. The process, which includes the public hearing requirement, must then berecommenced.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Council consider authorizing the attached Temporary Commercial Use Permit toRoger and Annette Krushell for the growing of produce and plants in a greenhouse on aportion of District Lot3673.

Chief Administrative Offi cer

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TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT NO. 03/2008

ISSUED TO: Roger and Annette Krushell315 Crooked River CrescentMackenzie, BCVOJ 2CO

with respect to the following lands:

That portion of DistrictLot3673, commencing 20 feet northerly from thesoutherly corner of Lot 138, Plan 20179,DL3673, commonlyknown as 315

Crooked River Crescent, thence in a south westerly direction 114 feet, thence 90degrees in a northwest direction 44 feet, thence 90 degrees in a north easterlydirection 120 feet, thence 90 degrees in a south easterly direction 20 feet to a point30 feet northerly from the point of commencement

1 . This temporary commercial use permit is issued pursuant to Section 921 of the LocalGovernment Act.

2. The purpose of this permit is to allow for the growing of produce and plants in agreenhouse.

3. This permit does not relieve the owner or occupier from obtaining any other approvalsrequired by the District of Mackenzie or any other jurisdiction or from meeting any otherapplicable regulations.

4. This permit is not a building permit and/or a development permit.

5. This permit shall expire two years after the date of issuance with an option for renewalfor a further two vear term.

6. The lands will be used strictly in accordance with this permit.

Certified a true and correct copy of TemporaryCommercial Use Permit No. 03/2008 issued byresolution of District of Mackenzie Councilpassed on the 27ú day of October, 2008.

Warren Waycheshen, CMADirector of Corporate Administration


Crooked River VenturesCRV GreenhouseRoger & Annette Krushell315 Crooked River Cres.Box 1397Mackenzie, BCVOJ 2CO

October 20.2008

District of MackenzieBox 340Mackenzie, BCVOJ 2CO

Attention: Mayor and Council

Please accept this letter as our application for a temporary commercial use permit for theleased land located behind 315 Crooked River Crescent to allow for the growing ofproduce and plants tna3,456 square foot greenhouse

Sincerely yours,


TO:

FROM:

DATE:

SUBJECT:


Mayor and Council

Administration

October 22,2008

Access to propane in light of the Chevron closure

BACKGROUND:

As Council is aware, the Chevron station in Mackenzie is now closed. Chewon was theonly place in town selling propane and this is of concern to many citizens and businesses.

At the October 21,2008 Mackenzie Economic Development Select Advisory Committeemeeting, a motion was passed recommending that the District encourage businesses tosell propane in the community.

Administration has spoken with Chevron directly about the closure, sent a letter toSuperior Propane encouraging them to consider selling propane, and provided businessstart up information to a resident interested in selling propane.

RECOMMENDATION:



Carla Seguin,Economic Development Officer Chief Administrative Offi cer

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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Mayor and Council

Director of Public Works

October 20,2008

SUBJECT: EmergencyRoad

TO:

FROM:

DATE:

BACKGROUND:

We have had discussions on assigning and constructing emergency evacuation routes inthe event of a disaster. Through our Administration, Public Works, Fire Department andlocal R.C.M.P. we have come up with a couple of solutions on routes that would enablepeople to come back to town from the industrial area and back to their homes to initiateevacuation with their families. These routes would help with the possible congestion onHwy 39 and the Mill Road intersection.

One route is the back road from Gantahaz that has been upgraded and another route is offthe end of Centennial and Nechako Drive. This latter road will run behind the propertiesalong Summit Crescent and connect with the sewer line right-oÊway leaving a buffer oftrees between the emergency road and the back of the properties. This road will be gatedand only used for vehicular traffic in the event of an emergency evacuation.

The budget to connect this road to the previously approved sewer line right-of-way is$10,000. Currently the area is being logged under the Community Wildfire ProtectionPlan. If Council chooses not to use this route, it would be planted and left to regrow.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council receives this report for information and directs Administration accordingly.

Respectfully submitted, Reviewed and concurred:

Dale Primus,Director of Public'Works

Reviewed and concurred:

Chief Administra

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Mayor and Council

Director of Public Works

October 9.2008

SUBJECT: Alpine Riders

BACKGROUND:

At the regular Council meeting on September 8, 2008 the Alpine Riders brought forwarda request for assistance financially and/or in-kind for the following areas.

. Electrical upgradesWater system housingNew paddocksPasttre improvementsTrail construction to Elks grounds and Mackenzie LandingRoad maintenanceIndoor arenaHorse care centre

Two of the items are of the utmost urgency and they are the electrical upgrades and thewater system. The current electrical system is undersized and very dated and may requireupdating to meet today's electrical code. The water system does not service all the stablesand is in need of better protection from the weather as the service lines are shallow andrequire heat tape to operate during the winter.

Two of the items on the list, the trails to Mackenzie Landing and the Elks grounds, aswell as the building for the water system, could potentially be covered under the JobOpportunities Program. The electrical system upgrades would have to come from othersources. The estimated costs for the electrical from T.R. Electric are $42,000.00 plus wewill provide an additional l5%o contingency for a total of $48,300.00. This proposalwould have to be funded from the contingency fund. The cost estimate includes a new400 amp main service, and two 100 amp sub services which would supply power to 19paddocks with information meters at each paddock. This estimate would also includehook up to existing services, but any new service inside paddocks would be theindividual's responsibility. The estimate would also include the hook up at the proposednew pump house.

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The pump house construction could be completed under the Job Opportunities Programfor an estimated cost of $10,000.00. This would include all labor (50%) and materials(50%) to construct a new building and removal of the old one. Brushing of trails toMackenzie Landing and Elks grounds could also be completed under the JobOpportunities Program but we do not have a cost estimate at this time.

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT Council receives this report for information;AND THAT Council directs Administration accordingly.


,'\ / /lQ¿, fÁ;n_^._

Dale PrimusDirector of Public \Vorks


ltl^w. \MChief Admi ve Officer

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TO: Mavor and Council

FROM: Administration

SUBJECT: Cash Grants/Grant in Kind/Use of Facilities at No Charge or Subsidized Rate


BACKGROUND:

At the July 28, 2008 regular meeting Council passed a resolution not to grant any inflationaryamounts to the annual gtants.

Shown below is a summary of the 2009 requests that stayed at the 2008 levels or returned backto regular annual requests after requesting increases last year.

OrganizatÍon o 2008 Grant 2009 RequestAlpine Riders Club o Snow removal and sanding to barns o SameBC AmbulanceService

. $2,000 to cover costs of annualappreciation dinner

o Same

Banshee Air Cadets o Use of Recreation Center for one paradepractice and assembly

o Same

Care and Share a Subsidized rate for facilities$500 for Christmas hamperso

o Same

Chamber ofCommerce

o $41,000 for operations o Same

Girl Guides o Subsidized rate for EBCC o SameMackenzie &District Hospital

o Sanding of parking lot (-$550) o Same

Mackenzie &District Museum

o $10.950o Subsidized rate for EBCC

o Same

Mackenzie Fish &Game

o Snow removal & brush clearins o Same

Mackenzie Golf &Countrv Club

o Caretaker (-$44,000)o Equipment in kind, equipment fuel and

.shop maintenance, course improvements(-$10,000)

o Same

Mackenzie NatureObservatorv

o Grading of road to Mugaha Marsh once ortwice during operating season

o Use of municipal campground orrecreation showers for banders

o Same

MackenzieNordiques

a Storage of Snow Cats and equipmentUse of Bgoomero

o Same

Mackenzie Slo Pitch o Maintain grass, fences, bleachers andwashrooms, repairs to water lines

o Same

Cash Grants/Grants in Kind/Use of Facilities at No Charge of 44

Meals on Wheels . $1.000 o SameRocky MountainRiders

o Use of portable toilets, groomero Snow removal and grading of parking lotso Snow removal at Rodeo Grounds prior to

snow drass (road & lot) (-$2.000)

o Same

Mackenzie PublicLibrary

a 5217,770 for operating expenses

Subsidized rates for facilitv useo

o Same

Shown below is a summary of the 2009 funding applications that have requested increases overthe 2008 levels, or are new applications.

Organization o 2008 Grant o 2009 RequestCanadian RedCross

o Telephone line subsidy $876o Training costs $2,304 for two

volunteerso Use of Emergency Services Blde

o Telephone line subsidy $960o Training costs $2,304 for two

volunteerso Use of Emersencv Services Blds

Chamber ofCommerce

. 524,400 for caboose operations o $29,400 for caboose operations

MackenzieCounseling

o Use of multi-purpose room for tenyouth meetings

o Use of multi-purpose room for tenyouth meetings

o Free activity passes for low-income clients

Mackenzie ArtsCouncil

$8,800 for Arts Center CoordinatorFacilities at subsidized rates

o

o

. $10,000 for Arts CenterCoordinator

o Facilities at subsidized ratesMackenzie FigureSkating Club

o Free use of the ice during their two-night ice show ($786.96)

. $600 cash grant for qualifizingfees for Northem BC WinterGames

Club 55 Seniors o Subsidized rate for EBCCo $750 for insurance

Subsidized rate for EBCC$750 for insurance

$6,000-8,000 for new tables andchairs

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Mackenzie MinorBaseball

Maintain grass, fences, bleachersand washrooms, repairs to waterlines, supply picnic tables

o Replace infields with properdrainage rock

o Cut back trees growing in fieldsand second parking lot

o Replace wooden bencheso Turn 3'd & 4th diamondo Electricity to concession/storage

room

The rationale for the additional requests is shown below:


Additional Information:

The Canadian Red Cross is requesting a total of 53,264 which includes $960 for telephone lineand $2,304 training dollars for two volunteers. The increase over 2008 level is in the increasedcost of the telephone line.

In addition to the use of the multi-purpose room for youth meetings, Mackenzie Counseling isrequesting free activity passes for clients unable to afford passes.

Mackenzie Community Arts Council is requesting an increase of $1,200 over their annualrequest for a total of $10,000 to provide additional hours for the Coordinator. Council grantedthe Arts Council an additional $1,000 for 2007 bringing their total from $7,800 to $8,800.

Mackenzie Chamber of Commerce has requested an increase of $5,000 to the caboose operationsin order to improve the service standards at the caboose, provide training for seasonal touriststaff and for the purchase of new uniforms. Jonathan Hatch will be attending the November 10,2008 meeting to provide an update on Chamber and Visitor Information Center activities.

Mackenzie Figure Skating Club is requesting a $600 grant which is intended to pay for the feesof $75 per skater for the eight skaters planning to attend the qualifying competition for theNorthern BC Winter Games.

Club 55 Seniors Association, in addition to $750 for insurance costs, is requesting $6,000-8,000for new tables and chairs. The current equipment is in need of repair and is not suitable forelderly persons. Excess funds would be used to provide social functions and craft projects forseniors.

Mackenzie Minor Baseball is requesting that the infields have proper drainage rock, and that thetrees that have starting growing into the fields and second parking lot be cut back. They haverequested that the wooden benches be replaced. They are asking that the third and fourthdiamonds be turned so that the backstops are all together. They would like electricity to beavailable at the concession/storage room.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

THAT Council approves funding requests for organizations that stayed at the 2008 levels;

AND THAT requests from organizations requesting increases over 2008 levels be broughtprocess.forward to the 2009 bud

Respectfully submitt

J'^Warren WaChief Administrative Offi cer




TO: Mayor and Council

FROM: Director of Public Works


SUBJECT: Road upgrades

BACKGROUND:

As Council is aware, the Ministry of Transportation and Highways ¿umounced a gravelroad upgrading grant Administration has identified roads that would benefit from thisgrant.

To date, Council has approved the following:

- Lions Lake road and access

- Parnsip Forest service road to Mackenzie Landing

- GantahazBmergency Road

The following projects have been completed from the roads budget and we are requestingformal approval from council to fund this from the upgrading grant instead:

- Morfee Lake road- Golf Course road to Elks grounds

Administration would like to request approval for the following:

- Morfee Mountain road to municipal boundary and parking lot.- Industrial area roads

Morfee Lake road, the golf course road to the Elks Grounds, the road to MackenzieLanding and the industrial area roads will require calcium for dust control next summer ata cost of an additional $10,000 to $15.000.

Road Upgrades of 44

The complete upgrade for Morfee Mountain road and bridge upgrade is pending as we arepursuing a partnership agreement with B.C. Hydro, Telus, and Navigata. To date, onlyBC Hydro has indicated an interest in the agreement.

All road construction upgrades include all equipment costs for ditching, gravel haulingand placing costs as well as final grading. The estimate for all road projects is $321,000inclusive of a I5Yo contingency.

This will leave a remainder of $179,000 remaining for road projects in 2009.

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council approve all gravel road upgrades with funds from the Ministry ofTransportation grant.


,/) / ,4ç?/tDale Primus,Director of Public Works


W. V/aycheshen,

Road Upgrades of 44

€public hearing 6:45 pm committee meeting 7:00 pm

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