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AGENDA
Regular Meeting
of Council
February 19, 2013
Council Chambers
“The Village of Burns Lake is a diverse community where residents enjoy a
high quality of life, supported by economic and environmental sustainability,
and a vibrant community spirit.”
Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0
www.burnslake.ca
AGENDAfor the
Regular Meeting
of Council
Tuesday
February 19, 2013
Council Chambers
7:00 pm
“The Village of Burns Lake is a diverse community where residents enjoy a
high quality of life, supported by economic and environmental sustainability,
and a vibrant community spirit.”
PO Box 570 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0
250 692-7587 www.burnslake.ca
AGENDA
“The Village of Burns Lake is a diverse community where residents enjoy a
high quality of life, supported by economic and environmental sustainability,
Agenda for the Regular Meeting of
Infrastructure and Asset Management
The Village of Burns Lake has a comprehensive and attainable plan for long term
Measurables:
• Development of Asset Management Plans for core municipal services and facilities
• Financial plan to ensure that Infrastructure Replacement is tied to taxation
• Investigate grant funding opportunities to contribute to
• Explore revitalization initiatives and programs to encourage and support economic development
• The Village of Burns Lake will collaborate with community groups and organizations to ensure ongoing
maintenance of public facilities and projects
• Continue to lobby the Provincial Government for infrastructure replacement and carbon credit funding programs as
well as encouraging clean up of CN Rail properties
Community Planning and Sustainability
The Village of Burns Lake will plan for the future by integrating community planning and sustainability efforts while
promoting economic development in the Lakes District.
Measurables:
• Investigate other energy initiatives to reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions as mandated by the Climate Act
• Assist with implementation of the Lakes District Tourism Plan
• Contribute to the Economic Development Strategy
• Full review of the Village of Burns Lake Official Community Plan (OCP)
• Continue to work with the Integrated Community Sustainability
Social Health
The Village of Burns Lake will promote development of social and health wellness resources through community health
groups and other partnerships.
Measurables:
• The LD Health Network will assist with developing social and
• Work with Northern Health on the development requirements for the new Lakes District Hospital and Health
Centre
Recreation
The Village of Burns Lake has a vibrant, accessible, and sustainable recreation program for
to participate in and contribute to.
Measurables:
• Work with the Regional District of Bulkley
• Development of an annual Recreation and Event Guide to support
• Work with the newly developed Lakes District Rec
planning and programming
• Oversee development and construction of the Multi
Communications
The Village of Burns Lake strives to communicate with residents of the Lakes District in an open and transparent manner
while building relationships and encouraging public input and engagement.
Measurables:
• Engage the business community through Mayor’s Roundtable Breakfast Sessions
• Develop a full Communication Strategy to encourage and foster public involvement and engagement
• Continue to build relationships with local organizations and groups such as Comfor Management Services Ltd., F
Nations, and residents
• Internal review of Village of Burns Lake Corporate Procedures
Boundary Expansion
The Village of Burns Lake will explore the possibility of expanding the municipal boundaries to provide services to the
greater Lakes District population while communicating the possibility of expansion with the public.
Recovery Strategy
The Village of Burns Lake will continue to support and foster Recovery Strategy efforts through participation in working
groups and supporting economic development i
Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Village of Burns Lake Council February 19, 2013
2013 Municipal Objectives
The Village of Burns Lake has a comprehensive and attainable plan for long term municipal asset management.
Development of Asset Management Plans for core municipal services and facilities
Financial plan to ensure that Infrastructure Replacement is tied to taxation
Investigate grant funding opportunities to contribute to the Downtown Revitalization Project
Explore revitalization initiatives and programs to encourage and support economic development
The Village of Burns Lake will collaborate with community groups and organizations to ensure ongoing
cilities and projects
Continue to lobby the Provincial Government for infrastructure replacement and carbon credit funding programs as
well as encouraging clean up of CN Rail properties
plan for the future by integrating community planning and sustainability efforts while
promoting economic development in the Lakes District.
Investigate other energy initiatives to reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions as mandated by the Climate Act
Assist with implementation of the Lakes District Tourism Plan
Contribute to the Economic Development Strategy
Full review of the Village of Burns Lake Official Community Plan (OCP)
Continue to work with the Integrated Community Sustainability Team on the ICSP Plan
The Village of Burns Lake will promote development of social and health wellness resources through community health
The LD Health Network will assist with developing social and wellness health resource priorities
Work with Northern Health on the development requirements for the new Lakes District Hospital and Health
The Village of Burns Lake has a vibrant, accessible, and sustainable recreation program for residents of the Lakes District
Work with the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako on the provision of Recreation Services in the community
Development of an annual Recreation and Event Guide to support the Lakes District Long Term Recreation Plan
Work with the newly developed Lakes District Rec-Connect Committee to ensure continuity with local recreation
Oversee development and construction of the Multi-use Facility Expansion project
The Village of Burns Lake strives to communicate with residents of the Lakes District in an open and transparent manner
while building relationships and encouraging public input and engagement.
ity through Mayor’s Roundtable Breakfast Sessions
Develop a full Communication Strategy to encourage and foster public involvement and engagement
Continue to build relationships with local organizations and groups such as Comfor Management Services Ltd., F
Internal review of Village of Burns Lake Corporate Procedures
The Village of Burns Lake will explore the possibility of expanding the municipal boundaries to provide services to the
lation while communicating the possibility of expansion with the public.
The Village of Burns Lake will continue to support and foster Recovery Strategy efforts through participation in working
groups and supporting economic development initiatives.
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municipal asset management.
the Downtown Revitalization Project
Explore revitalization initiatives and programs to encourage and support economic development
The Village of Burns Lake will collaborate with community groups and organizations to ensure ongoing
Continue to lobby the Provincial Government for infrastructure replacement and carbon credit funding programs as
plan for the future by integrating community planning and sustainability efforts while
Investigate other energy initiatives to reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions as mandated by the Climate Action Charter
The Village of Burns Lake will promote development of social and health wellness resources through community health
wellness health resource priorities
Work with Northern Health on the development requirements for the new Lakes District Hospital and Health
residents of the Lakes District
Nechako on the provision of Recreation Services in the community
the Lakes District Long Term Recreation Plan
Connect Committee to ensure continuity with local recreation
The Village of Burns Lake strives to communicate with residents of the Lakes District in an open and transparent manner
Develop a full Communication Strategy to encourage and foster public involvement and engagement
Continue to build relationships with local organizations and groups such as Comfor Management Services Ltd., First
The Village of Burns Lake will explore the possibility of expanding the municipal boundaries to provide services to the
The Village of Burns Lake will continue to support and foster Recovery Strategy efforts through participation in working
Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Village of Burns Lake Council February 19, 2013 Page 3
AGENDA Regular Meeting of Council for the Corporation of the Village of Burns Lake, held in Council Chambers on
February 19, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
TOPIC PAGE
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. PUBLIC AND STATUTORY HEARINGS; AND READINGS OR ADOPTIONS
a) Village of Burns Lake Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 939, 2013
Recommendation:
THAT the Corporation of the Village of Burns Lake Fees and
Charges Bylaw No. 939, 2013 be adopted.
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4. DELEGATIONS
a) New proposed natural gas pipeline - Spectra Energy
Each address must be limited to 10 minutes, excluding Council question period, unless a longer
period is agreed to by unanimous vote of those Council members present.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT
When recognized by the presiding member during the Public Comment portion of any regular or
special meeting of Council, and only after giving their names and addresses, persons from the
audience may address Council on any matter for not more than 2 minutes.
6. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Recommendation:
THAT the February 5, 2013 minutes of the Regular Meeting of
Council be adopted;
AND THAT the February 5, 2013 minutes of the Committee of
the Whole Meeting of Council be adopted.
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7. MAYOR’S, COUNCILLORS’, C.A.O.’S REPORTS
8. STAFF COUNCIL REPORTS AND QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORTS
a) Burnslake.ca Website Launch
L. Reimer – Labour Market Program Contractor
b) Variance Permit Application for 111 Flogum Dr.
J. Singer – Corporate and Development Services Intern
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Recommendation:
THAT a Variance Permit be approved for a reduction in the
exterior side yard setback requirement from 6 metres to 0 metres
on the property legally described as Lots 1-5, District Lot
5402/6309, Range 5, Coast District Plan EPP341;
AND THAT the Development Services Coordinator be authorized to
endorse all documents necessary to register the Variance Permit.
c) Boiler Safety Requirements
C. Hart – Deputy Director of Corporate Services
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Recommendation:
THAT council request NCLGA and UBCM to petition the BC Safety
Authority to simplify the process of obtaining the Basic Safety
Awareness and the Power Engineer Level 5 Certificates by
submitting the following resolution to the 2013 NCLGA
Conference:
WHEREAS The Basic Safety Awareness Certificate and the Fifth
Class Power Engineer Certificate are very rare certifications
among municipal staff, as well as cumbersome, expensive, and
time-consuming to obtain for staff in rural communities;
AND WHEREAS The BC Safety Authority – Boiler Branch requires
municipalities to have an employee, so certified, present at all
times during any usage of public facilities housing boilers;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the NCLGA and UBCM petition
the BC Safety Authority – Boiler Branch to create a cost/time
effective, online venue for obtaining certification.
d) Backhoe Purchase
R. Martin - Director of Public Works
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Recommendation:
THAT Council review the quotes submitted by the three (3)
equipment dealers for the 2013 backhoe;
AND THAT Council approve the lowest price submission by Great
West Equipment Ltd.
e) Local Government and First Nations Committee
J. Singer – Corporate and Development Services Intern
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Recommendation:
THAT Council receive this update and approve staff to pursue
the opportunity of establishing a formal committee to identify
opportunities for collaboration, learning and community building
between Local and First Nations Governments.
f) Carbon Neutral Action Plan for Corporate Operations
J. Singer – Corporate and Development Services Intern
63
Recommendation:
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THAT Council bring the plan forward to its upcoming strategic
planning session so that a budget may be allocated for its
implementation.
g) 4th Quarter Unaudited Statements December 21, 2012
C. Fox – Deputy Director of Financial Services
130
Recommendation:
THAT the 4th
Quarter Unaudited Statements Dated December 31,
2012 be received.
h) New Gold Donation to 4H Club
C. Hart – Deputy Director of Corporate Services
139
Recommendation:
THAT Council authorize the Village of Burns Lake to receive the
funds from New Gold on behalf of the Southside 4H Club;
AND THAT the Village of Burns Lake donate those funds to the
Southside 4H Club.
9. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
a) Committees and Commissions – Council Appointments
141
b) Committees and Commissions – Public appointments
Recommendation:
THAT the Downtown Revitalization membership be amended to
include public members Jason Llewellyn, Lori White, Joe Weiler,
S.SGT. Grant MacDonald, Gwyndolyn Nicholas, Wilf Dueck, Dan
Metcalf, Wes Hart, Wayne Brown, Jennifer Briand, and Shelley
Wall and staff members Jeff Ragsdale, Rick Martin, and Cameron
Hart;
10. ORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS – ACTION
a) Addition to Reserve Proposal – Aboriginal Affairs 142
Recommendation:
THAT a letter be sent to Aboriginal Affairs stating that
Council has no questions or concerns regarding the
proposed expansion of the reserve.
b) Electric Vehicle Charging Station – Lakes District Maintenance 146
Recommendation:
THAT a letter be sent to Lakes District Maintenance thanking
them for their contribution to the Electric Vehicle Charging
Station.
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c) James Stewart – Indoor Pool 147
Recommendation:
THAT a letter be sent to James Stewart thanking James Stewart
for his petition.
d) BVLD Airshed Management Society – Request for Support 151
Recommendation:
THAT the letter sent to the Omenica Beetle Action Coalition in
support of the BVLD Airshed Management Society’s application
for funding be ratified by Council.
11. ORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED AND FILED
Recommendation:
THAT original communications (a) to (j) be received and filed:
a) Honours and Awards Secretariat – Order of British Columbia 154
b) BLNDC – Notice of Change of Executive Directors & General Manager 155
c) Northern Health – Health Service Administrator 156
d) Lakes District Community Service Network – There Are 40 How Many
Do Your Kids Have?
157
e) Royal Canadian Legion – Annual Veterans Dinner 158
f) Firewise Consulting – Policy of Council: Fire Inspection Programs 159
g) UBCM – UBCM Membership 163
h) UBCM – Brownfield Renewals 164
i) Grant MacDonald – Application for Work Camp Near Overwaitea 169
j) Lakes District Festival Association - Advertising 171
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
The municipal accounts dated:
• February 1, 2013 (in the amount of $29,221.75)
• February 7, 2013 (in the amount of $72,204.17)
• February 14, 2013 (in the amount of $8,736.00)
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14. READING FILE
Recommendation:
THAT the following reading files be received:
Feb 8, 2013
1. ICIS – February 2013 Headlines
2. Intergenerational Society of Canada – Intergenerational Day
3. Environmental Assessment Office - Save the Date: EAO Working Group
Meeting
4. VBL - Mayor’s Message
5. VBL – 2012 Lake Babine Assessment Agreement
6. AltaGas – News Release
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7. Planning West – News Article
8. Bob Simpson – Privatizing our Public Forests
9. BC Community Forest Association – January 2013 Newsletter
10. UBCM – The Compass January 30 2013
11. Tree Canada – CN EcoConnexions from the Ground Up
12. Bob Simpson – Issue Alert: Forest Legislation to Privatize our Public
Forests
13. COFI – 2013 Annual Convention
14. District of Hudson Hop – Letter Re: Persons with Disabilities Benefit
15. BCWWA – 2013 BCWWA Conference Registration
16. FCM – President’s Corner Update
17. Gas Tax Program Services – Gas Tax General Strategic Priorities Fund and
Innovations Fund Applications
18. Initiatives Prince George – Economic Update January 2013
19. Initiatives Prince George – On The Move January 2013
20. Northern Health Challies – Cough & Cold Products Recalled
21. Ministry of Finance – 2013 Thresholds
22. Province of BC – Upcoming Load Restrictions
23. BCCPD – Community Updates Changes to the RDSP.doc
24. Maxine Koppe – Stop the Crisis in our Forests
25. Last Post Fund – “In Memory of our Veterans” Campaign Launch
26. Doug McKenzie-Mohr – Vancouver Fostering Sustainable Behaviour
Workshops
27. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch – Licensing of Caterers
28. Spectra Energy Transmission – Invitation to Spectra Energy’s Open House
in Burns Lake
29. VADIM Central – Bulleting: Penny Elimination
30. Initiatives Prince George – Invitation to Luncheon with Vancouver Sun
Associate Editor
31. Northern Medical Programs Trust – 9th Annual Dr. Bob Ewert Memorial
Lecture & Dinner
32. VBL – February 2013 Events Calendar
33. Government of Canada – Received Your Application for Funding under
Canada Summer Jobs
34. Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training – Business Attraction Toolkit
for BC Communities
35. District of Kent – Draft Public Health Plan
36. FCM – Update on FCM’s Rural Infrastructure Campaign
37. Bob Simpson – Bob Simpson on Tenure Reform
38. BC Community Forest Association – Change in Conference Dates
39. Alberta Enterprise Group – AEG Presents: An Evening with Premier Alison
Redford
40. TED Blog – TED Headed to Vancouver in 2014, TEDActive Hitting the
Slopes of Whistler
15. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD
When recognized by the presiding member during the Public Comment portion of any regular or
special meeting of Council, and only after giving their names and addresses, persons from the
audience may address Council on any matter for not more than 2 minutes.
16. IN-CAMERA RESOLUTION
Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Village of Burns Lake Council February 19, 2013 Page 8
Recommendation:
THAT this meeting be closed to the public for the purpose of
discussing items outlined in Section 90 (1) c of the Community
Charter.
17. ADJOURNMENT