Councillor D. Good, N. Martin, T. McKelvie. STAFF PRESENT: Kelly Bunn, CAO Gwen Stratton, Administrative Assistant. V. Green Municipal Fund

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1 - Additions MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER Page 1 PRESENT: Deputy Mayor R. Wesolowski, Councillors I. Callioux, T. Day, ABSENT: Mayor L. Mann Councillor D. Good, N. Martin, T. McKelvie STAFF PRESENT: Kelly Bunn, CAO Gwen Stratton, Administrative Assistant CALL TO ORDER Deputy Mayor Wesolowski called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. II ADOPTION OF AGENDA V. Green Municipal Fund MOTION Councillor Callioux moved that the Agenda be adopted as amended. - Deletions III MINUTES 1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Town of Peace River Held on Monday, July 24, MOTION Councillor Day moved that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Town of Peace River held on Monday, July 24, 2000 be adopted. IV DELEGATIONS 1. Peace River Extreme Sports Club. Nathan Debeaux was in attendance to make a presentation to Council regarding the set up of skateboarding facilities in Peace River. The following two items were discussed: a A skateboard event is to be held on Saturday, August 19,2000 Debeaux requested that Council approve a road closure between Acklands and the Funeral Home 99 1:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Mr. t] Avenue, Street from b Mr. Debeaux also spoke about the Kinsmen Park building that is scheduled for demolition. He said that the Club would proceed with ramps, etc. when this was completed

2 Page 2 MOTION Councillor Day moved that the Peace River Extreme Sports Club be granted road closure at 99th Avenue between Street, on Saturday, August 19, 2000 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. subject to notification of Acklands, the Funeral Home, Fire Department, PREMS and RCMPolice. Mr. Debeaux was thanked for his attendance. V UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Green Maintenance Fund MOTION Councillor Day moved that the Town prepare a proposal for In-Line Hydroelectric Generation and notify of intent to apply for funding for same. VI REPORTS FROM DIRECTORS AND ADVISORS. 1. Tanya Clarke. Manager Community Services. Enclosed is a report to Council regarding the Family School Liaison Project. MOTION Councillor Callioux moved that Community Services be given permission to house a Family School Liaison Worker in the Town Office beginning September 1, 2000 at no cost to the Family School Liaison Project. 2. Vic McLean, Fire Chief. Enclosed is a report to Council regarding the appointment of Fire Guardians for the Town of Peace River. MOTION Councillor Callioux moved that further to the requirements of Town of Peace River Bylaw No. 1557, the following personnel be appointed as Fire Guardians for the purposes of issuing permits only 1. Barb Lyons 2. Susan Martineau 3. Margaret Northey 4. Lori Keyte 5. Cheryl Vanderaegen VII FINANCIAL STATEMENT(S) None.

3 Page 3 VIII COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Minutes of the Town of Peace River Planning Meeting held on August 8, AUMA Convention, November 13-16,2000 MOTION Councillor Martin moved that Council send a representative to the meeting with the RCMP to be held at the upcoming AUMA Convention and furthermore that the following topics be discussed: 1. New RCMP facility in Peace River 2. Policing costs 3. Air Detachment 2. Encroachment Agreement MOTION Councillor Martin moved that the Town of Peace River enter into an encroachment agreement with the owners of Lot 18, Block 3, Plan 1616MC to accommodate the encroaching garage and gravel driveway and furthermore that the cost for the encroachment be $40.00 annually. 3. Board of Trade MOTION Councillor McKelvie moved that permission be granted to the Board of Trade to renovate the entrance to their office space in the Town Office building and furthermore that the Board of Trade be advised that the Town of Peace River is not prepared to provide funding for the project. 4. Wild Rose Foundation MOTION Councillor Callioux moved that a letter be forwarded to the Wild Rose Foundation nominating Joan WahI to sit as a member of the Wild Rose Foundation Board. Proposal to Subdivide SE ¼ W5M MOTION Councillor Good moved that the Town of Peace River offer no objections with regard to the proposed subdivision of SE /, W5M providing the proposed development is consistent with the Town s highway development strategy. IX NEW BUSINESS Peace River RCMP Detachment. Enclosed was a letter from Staff Sergeant Ken Hainsworth regarding staffing and the purchase of 2 radar units.

4 12, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER Page 4 MOTION Councillor McKelvie moved the Town of Peace the of two (2) Units at a cost of $2, plus $10.00 shipping and $ GST each, for a cost of $4, Radar total that River approve purchase 2. Mayor Bill Smith. City of Edmonton. a Enclosed was an invitation to attend and purchase a table the IAAF World Championships in Athletics, August This was tabled to the August t5 28 Council meeting b Also enclosed was a letter concerning the rising cost of electricity and natural gas. MOTION Councillor Martin moved write a in of Mayor Bill Smith s provincial assistance for those people adversely affected by the high electricity prices to be sent to the Hon. Mike requesting that Administration letter Cardinal. support 3. The Town of Fairview. Enclosed was an invitation to attend an Enterprise Facilitation Workshop with Dr, Ernesto Sirolli, Founder and CEO of Sirolli Institute International, to be held on September 7, MOTION Councillor Callioux moved & Rick Wesolowski the Sirolli being held in Fairview on 7, 2000 and the the workshop be to the Board of Trade and the Economic Development Board. forwarded September attend that CAO Kelly Bunn, along with Councillors Tom Day Institute International Workshop that information regarding 4. Peace Regional Emergency Medical Services. Enclosed was a letter from Brad Mason, General Manager, requesting Council complete the enclosed survey to help in the preparation of their 5 year Business Plan. Councillor Wesolowski will complete the survey and forward it to PREMS. 5. Peace Health Region. Enclosed was a letter from Tammy Ledieu, Executive Secretary, advising Council of the upcoming Rural Physician Action Plan Rural Physician Recruitment Fairs to be held in Edmonton and Calgary in the near future. This item was tabled to the August 6. Morinville Public Library. 28 Council meeting. Enclosed was a letter from Mark Oberg, Director of Library Services, requesting Council complete the accompanying survey.

5 HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 14,2000 AT 7:15 P.M. IN TI-IE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Page 5 Accepted for information. 7. Northern Alberta Premier s Dinner. Enclosed was a registration form for the upcoming Premier s Dinner to be held on October 12, MOTION Councillor Callioux moved ivorthern Alberta Premier s Dinner at the Grande Prairie Inn. that Mayor Mann and CAO Kelly Bunn being held on October 12, attend the 2000 at 6:00 p.m. 8. Western Budget Motel. Enclosed was a letter from Ted Decock regarding the Business Tax implemented by the Town of Peace River. This item was deferred to 2001 Budget discussions. 9. Alberta Infrastructure. Enclosed were copies of correspondence concerning the Disposal of Surplus property by Alberta Infrastructure. MOTION Councillor Callioux moved CAO Kelly Bunn be to into negotiations with for exchange of land - the Peace River Highway Maintenance Yard in exchange for the Town Shop that Alberta Infrastructure authorized enter property. X BYLAV S NONE. Xl COUN ILLOR S REPORTS 1. Councillor Day. Enclosed were the Minutes of the Board of Director s Meeting of the Peace River Ski Club (1963) held on June 20, Councillor Good. Enclosed were the Minutes of the July 18, 2000 Meeting of the Peace River Centennial Museum and Archives. This was received for Council s information. B. INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

6 XII INFORMATION 1. Enclosed was a thank you card from the Organizing Committee of the Grant Thornton / Peace River Ford Smokies Bantam D Fastball Team. 2. Enclosed was a letter from Gary Friedel, MLA, Peace River Constituency, announcing the approval of the Installation of Chlorine ResidualAnalyzers Project grant funding under the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership. MOTION Councillor Callioux moved that letters of thanks be sent to Gary Friedel and to Lloyd Bentz, with respect to funding received. 3. Enclosed was a letter from Lloyd Bentz, General Manager, Alberta Sport, Recreation Parks & Wildlife Foundation, announcing the granting of $ for the assistance in the operation and maintenance of the Peace River Riverfront Park Municipal Recreation/Tourism Area in Enclosed were 2 letters from the Peace River Economic Development Board to Chris Blake, President of the Board of Trade, concerning the cost sharing of the 2000 Trade Show and Portable Display Costs. 5. Enclosed was a copy of a letter from Tanya Clarke, Manager Community Services to Thurston Kendrew addressing his concerns about the Canada Day Celebrations held on July 1, Enclosed was a letter from Erich Wahl, Board Chairman, Peace Health Region, concerning Highway Access to the new Peace River Community Health Centre. 7. Enclosed was a letter from Audrey DeWit, Northern Alberta Development Council thanking the Town of Peace River for sponsoring the first Northern Alberta Human Resources Management Conference. 8. Enclosed were two letters from Irene Martin, Executive Director of the Alberta Senior Citizen s Housing Association to Richard Walliser, North Peace Housing Foundation, informing him of that Heritage Towers and the Del-Air Lodge in Manning both meet the Standards for the Operation of Senior Citizen s Lodges. 9. Enclosed was a fax from Alberta Environment, Water Science Branch, giving the August 2000 Water Supply Forecast for Alberta. 10. Enclosed was a News Release announcing the Community Cr/inc Prevention Grant Fund and application form. Item to beforwai ded to the Peace River RCMP Detachment. 11. Enclosed was a Federation of Canadian Municipalities Members Advisory giving an update on the Infrastructure Canada Program. 12. Enclosed was an article regarding Airport Management. 13. Enclosed was the agenda for the 2000 Electricity Conference being held in Calgary, September 25 & 26, Enclosed was a newsletter from the Safe Drinking Water Foundation.

7 30, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY. AUGUST 14,2000 AT 7:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CI-IAMBERS Page Enclosed was a copy of the Special News & Views Report: Environmental Packaging, July 2000 issue. 16. Enclosed was the July 2000 issue of Status Alert. 17. Enclosed was the July 2000 issue of the Mackenzie Forest Education Society Newsletter. 18. Enclosed was a letter from Larry Skory, Director, Public Affairs, Alberta Forest Products Association and a copy of Forestcare 1999: A Year in Review. copy available from Kelly 19. Enclosed was an agenda for the 101? Annual National Coinposting Conference being held on September in Edmonton. 20. Enclosed was the Summer 2000 issue of the Alexander Mackenzie Voyageur Route Association Newsletter. 21. Enclosed was a copy of the Alberta Market Facts Directory copy available from Kelly 22. Enclosed were copies of the A UIVL Vision for Action, Urban Perspective July/August 2000 and the 2000 Convention Resolutions. FOR COUNCIL S INFORMATION MOTION Councillor Callioux moved that the meeting go in-camera at 8:02 p.m. MOTION Councillor Martin moved that the meeting return to the regular meeting at 8:30 p.m. XIII IN-CAMERA 1. Reserve Bids MOTION Councillor Callioux moved that: Tax Roll No be removed from the tax sale as an agreement for payment has been entered into; The reserve bid on Tax Roll No be adjusted to $55,000 as suggested by Northern Assessment Services Ltd; All other reserves bid prices be accepted as recommended in the report from the Municipal Secretary and; CAO Kelly Bunn or his designate be appointed auctioneer for this Tax Sale. 2. Atco Gas Franchise Renewal Acreement MOTION Councillor Good moved that the Town of Peace River enter into a Franchise agreement with ATCO Gas at a rate of 7.25% according to Model C and that the agreement be for

8 HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 14,2000 AT 7:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL C1-IAMBERS Page 8 period of one (1) year effective from date of signing. VIOTION Councillor Martin moved tha the meeting return to in-camera at 8:31 p.m. viotion CARRIED IOTION ounci11ors Good moved that the meeting return to the regular meeting at 9:52 p.m. ] IOTION CARRIED MOTION Councillor Martin moved that discussion of the Museum Board s presentation be tabled the September 5, 2000 Council Planning Meeting. lotion CARRIED IV lotion TO ADJOURN MOTION çouncillor Callioux moved that the meeting adjourn at 9:53 p.m. I 1vIOTION CARRIED Lorne G. Mann, Mayor Kelly Bunn, CAO