PRESENT: Mayor L. Mann, Councillors T. Day, D. Good, N. Martin, T. McKelvie, R. Wesolowski

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1 Page 1 of 10 PRESENT: Mayor L. Mann, Councillors T. Day, D. Good, N. Martin, T. McKelvie, R. Wesolowski ABSENT: Councillor I. Callioux STAFF PRESENT: Acting Town Manager, S. Banerjee Municipal Secretary, R. Bensch CALL TO ORDER Mayor Mann called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. II ADOPTION OF AGENDA Additions - ADDENDUM AS CIRCULATED Deletions - NONE MOTION Councillor McKelvie moved that the agenda be adopted. III MINUTES 1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Town of Peace River Held on Monday, February 14, 2000 MOTION Councillor Good moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of Peace River Town Council held on Monday, February 14, 2000 be adopted. 2. Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of the Town of Peace River held on Friday, February 25, MOTION Councillor Day moved that the minutes of the Special Meeting of Peace River Town Council held on Friday, February 25, 2000 be adopted. IV DELEGATIONS 1. RCMP Hanger Mr. Don Avirom was in attendance to request that Council investigate the viability of purchasing the RCMP hanger.

2 Page 2 of 10 V OLD BUSINESS NONE VI REPORTS FROM MANAGERS AND ADVISORS 1. Engineering Enclosed was a memo from Sandra Adams, C.E.T., concerning the acquisition of a plot in the old section of Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Councillor McKelvie declared an interest and abstained from discussion and voting thereon. MOTION Councillor Wesolowski moved that the request to purchase Plot 4, Block 12, Row 11 in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery for the internment of cremains be granted subject to the purchaser being advised that there is a possibility of this plot being an unmarked gravesite. VII FINANCIAL STATEMENT(S) NONE VIII COMMITTEE REPORTS NONE IX NEW BUSINESS 1. Alberta Economic Development Enclosed was an information package and registration form from Robert 0. Hall Regional Manager, Alberta Economic Development, regarding the upcoming seminar Business and In vestment Attraction: Understanding the Process to be held March 2, 2000 in Peace River. Community Competitiveness Study available from Municipal Secretary. This was received for information. 2. Northern Alberta Development Council. Enclosed was a letter from Tom Baldwin, Executive Director, Northern Alberta Development Council, inviting Council to the Challenge North Conference March 29 31, 2000 to be held in Grande Prairie.

3 Page 3 of 10 MOTION Councillor Martin moved that two Council delegates attend the March 29 31, 2000 Challenge North Conference in Grande Prairie on split time basis. 3. The University of Alberta Enclosed was a letter from James Beck Jr., Professor and Chair with the Department of Renewable Resources, inviting Council to attend a lecture being given by Dr. Shin Nagata, a professor of Forest Policy with the University of Tokyo. MOTION Councillor Martin moved that the invitation to attend a lecture by Dr. Shin Nagata at the University of Alberta be received for information. 4. Northern Alberta Human Resources Management Conference. Peter Selig, Chair of the Conference Sponsorship Committee, Northern Alberta Human Resources Management Conference, had sent an invitation and registration form for the conference to be held March 16 18, 2000 in Peace River. MOTION Councillor Good moved that the Town of Peace River purchases a Premium Suppoitersponsorship at a cost of $2, for the Vt Annual Northern Alberta Human Resources Management Conference to be held in Peace River on May 16, 17 and 18, 2000 and furthermore that this sponsorship be co-ordinated with the Economic Development Officer. 5. Peace River MuniciDal Library Enclosed was a letter from Librarian Wieske H. Rybiak requesting that Council authorize Judy Pepper to act as the library s auditor. MOTION Councillor Martin moved that Judy Pepper be appointed as auditor for the Peace River Municipal Library. 6. Music Makers. Enclosed was a letter from Shelly Dubois, Owner/Manager of Music Makers, requesting that Council prorate their business license fee for the year 2000.

4 Page 4 of 10 MOTION Councillor Wesolowski moved that the request from Shelly Dubois, of Music Makers, to prorate their business license fee for the year 2000, be denied. VOTING IN FAVOUR OF THE MOTION 3 OPPOSEDTOTHE MOTION 3 MOTION DEFEATED MOTION Councillor Day moved that the Shelly Dubois, of Music Makers, be requested to tender $37.50 for the 2000 Business License fee and that she be advised that the collection of the remaining $ will be reviewed at year end. VOTING IN FAVOUR OF THE MOTION 3 OPPOSED TO THE MOTION 3 MOTION DEFEATED MOTION Councillor Good moved that the request from Shelly Dubois, of Music Makers, to prorate their business license fee for the year 2000 be tabled for further discussion at the March 6, 2000 Planning Meeting and furthermore that administration be requested to provide additional information on the topic. 7. Baldwin Court Playground Society. Enclosed was a letter from Sally Wolfe, President, Baldwin Court Playground Society, requesting Council s permission to install a new playground in Baldwin Court. They are also requesting that the Town remove the existing equipment and level the area for the installation of the new equipment. MOTION Councillor McKelvie moved that the Baldwin Court Playground Society: 1. Be advised that the town will remove the existing playground equipment from the Baldwin Court Playground 2. Be requested to provide copies of the plans for the proposed new playground together with equipment specifications and maintenance proposals; 3. Be advised that approval will be required from the Community Services Board and the Town s Engineering Department. 8. Mighty Peace Petroleum Association. Enclosed was a request from Mike Matthews, Chairman of the Irish Pig Race, asking Council s permission to use Centennial Parking lot for their annual race to be held March 18, 2000.

5 Page 5 of 10 MOTION Councillor Good moved that the request of the Mighty Peace Petroleum Association to hold the Annual Irish Pig Race in the Centennial Parking Lot on March 18, 2000 be granted and furthermore that they be permitted to flag and sign the parking lot on Friday evening, March 17, MOTION Councillor Wesolowski moved that the Town of Peace River enter a team in the Irish Pig Race to be held on March 18, 2000 and furthermore that Councillor Good act as team captain. 9. Alberta Lung Association. Cathy Cross, Project Coordinator, had sent a request to Council for the proclamation of March 15 - April 3, 2000 as Asthma & Allergies Awareness Month in the Town of Peace River. MOTION Councillor Wesolowski moved that March 15 to April 3, 2000 be proclaimed Asthma & AllergiesAwareness Month in the Town of Peace River. 10. Alberta Association of Registered Social Workers. Joan Wahl, RSW, Area Coordinator had sent a request that March 5-11, 2000 be declared Social Work Week in the Town of Peace River. MOTION Councillor Martin moved that the week of March 5 to 11, 2000 be declared Social Work Week in the Town of Peace River. 11. Alberta Urban Municipalities Association. Enclosed was an Information Bulletin from the AUMA regarding the Electric Restructuring Task Force currently developing the sample electric franchise agreement that will appear on the agenda of the next AUMA meeting on February 25, MOTION Councillor Wesolowski moved that the Information Bulletin from the AUMA regarding the Electric Restructuring Task Force be received for information.

6 A Page 6 of Shamrock Boxing Club A letter had been received from Victor Dikaitis, Peace River High School, Shamrock Boxing Club, requesting a letter of support for a boxing tournament to be held in Peace River in March or early April of MOTION Councillor Wesolowski moved that a letter of support, for the proposed boxing tournament to be held in Peace River in March or early April, 2000, be sent to the Peace River High School, Shamrock Boxing Club. 13. The Mighty Peace Tourist Association. Enclosed was a letter and invoice from Tricia Freeland, President of the Mighty Peace Tourist Association, requesting payment of the Town s membership in the Tourist Association for MOTION Councillor Martin moved that the invoice from Mighty Peace Tourist Association for the Town s 2000 membership fee be paid in the amount of $ X BYLAWS 1. Bylaw No A Bylaw of the Town of Peace River in the Province of Alberta to Repeal Bylaw No Being a Bylaw to Establish a Municipal Policing Advisory Commission. MOTION Councillor Martin moved first reading of Bylaw No MOTION Councillor Good moved second reading of Bylaw No MOTION Councillor Wesolowski moved that Bylaw No be presented for third reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MOTION Councillor McKelvie moved third reading of Bylaw No Bylaw No Bylaw of the Town of Peace River in the Province of Alberta to Reneal Bylaw No Being a Bylaw to Aroint a Secretary-Treasurer for the Town of Peace River.

7 A Page 7 of 10 MOTION Councillor McKelvie moved first reading of Bylaw No MOTION Councillor Good moved second reading of Bylaw No MOTION Councillor Day moved that Bylaw No be presented for third reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MOTION Councillor Wesolowski moved third reading of Bylaw No Bylaw No Bylaw of the Town of Peace River in the Province of Alberta to Repeal Bylaw No to Appoint a Town Manager for the Town of Peace River. MOTION Councillor Good moved first reading of Bylaw No MOTION Councillor McKelvie moved second reading of Bylaw No MOTION Councillor Martin moved that Bylaw No be presented for third reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MOTION Councillor Good moved third reading of Bylaw No XI A. COUNCILLOR S REPORTS 1. Councillor Callioux Minutes of the regular meeting of the Public Advisory Committee held on January 19, This was received for information. B. INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

8 Page 8 of 10 XII INFORMATION 1. Enclosed was a letter from Bill Smith, Mayor of Edmonton, to Premier Ralph Klein asking that Bill 208 Prevention of Youth Tobacco Use Act not be proclaimed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council for reasons stated. 2. Enclosed was a Memo from Sharon Siga, Director, Peace Library System Board Members, giving the Library s Notice oflntentto revise the Peace Library System Bylaws. 3. Enclosed was a news release from Alberta Environment informing Council of the early start to the official fire season because of severe dry conditions in the province. 4. Enclosed was a letter from A. A. (Ed) Spaans, Superintendent Officer Commanding, Northern Alberta District RCMP responding to Mayor Mann s letter of December 8, 1999 with respect to the Provost and General Investigation Section located at Peace River. 5. Enclosed was a fax from Kris Hvamb, PD Co-ordinator, FCASA inviting Council to attend Fairview College ASA Professional Development Day on March 3, MOTION Councillor Wesolowski moved that Acting Town Manager, S. Banerjee, attend the Fairview College Professional Development Day on Friday, March 3, 2000 as the Town s representative. 6. Enclosed was a copy of a letter from E. May Rowe, Mayor of Berwyn, to the Board Members of the Peace Country Development Corporation. 7. Enclosed are copies of two letters from Dave Dittrick, CAO, M.D. of Northern Lights No. 22, to the Executive Director of the North Peace Housing Foundation regarding the Long-Range Plan Options of the North Peace Housing Foundation. 8. Enclosed was a copy of a letter sent by Mayor Mann to the Peace Health Region regarding the purchase of CT equipment. 9. Enclosed was a copy of a letter sent by Mayor Mann to the MD of Northern Lights No. 22 regarding their proposed recreation grant agreement with the Town of Peace River. 10. Enclosed was a Members Advisory from FCM regarding A new National Infrastructure Program: Update. 11. Enclosed was a Members Advisory from FCM regarding their Launch of Sustainable Community A wards.

9 Page 9 of Enclosed was a Members Advisory from FCM regarding FCM Files Submission on Behalf of Municia/ Governments. 13. Enclosed was a letter from Bryan & Company regarding the 1999/2000 General Rate Application by ATCO Electric Ltd., EPCOR Generation Inc., EPCOR Transmission Inc., TransAlta Utilities Corp., and ESBI Alberta Ltd. 14. Enclosed was a letter from Bryan & Company regarding Independent Assessment Team (IAT) Report on Power Purchase Arrangements (PPAs). 15. Enclosed was a letter from Bryan & Company regarding ATCO Gas North Winter Gas Cost Recovery Rate (GCRR). 16. Enclosed was a letter from Air Canada announcing their 2000 Summer Schedule for Alberta. MOTION Councillor Wesolowski moved that a letter be sent to Air Canada welcoming them to the community. 17. Enclosed was an information package from Shirley Jolly, Chairman of Capital Region Waste Minimization Advisory Committee. 18. Enclosed was a copy of the 2000 Annual Report on Privitization entitled Who s Pushing Privitüation? from CUPE President Judy Darcy. Copy available from Ren ate. 19. Enclosed was a letter from Paula Shapleigh, Project Co-ordinator for STEM-Net Training Office asking Council to become part of their project. 20. Enclosed was a News Release from the Government of Alberta outlining targets for Alberta s Centennial year in Enclosed was the February 2000 issue of Peace Williston Monthly Report. 22. Enclosed was the February 2000 issue of Update on Health in Alberta. 23. Enclosed are the February 4, 11, and 2000 issues of Alberta Political Scan. 24. Enclosed was a copy of Bylaw, 2000 Vol. 12 No Enclosed was a fax from the Municipal Government Board to Renate Bensch, Municipal Secretary, giving further information on the City of Calgary and City of Edmonton s appeal of their equalized assessment. XIII MOTION IN-CAMERA Councillor Day moved that the meeting go In-Camera at 8:42 p.m.

10 Page 10 of 10 MOTION Councillor McKelvie moved that the meeting return to the regular meeting at 9:21 p.m. 1. Personnel MOTION Councillor Wesolowski moved that Mayor Mann write a letter of regret to Tom Sprado, Manager of Sports & Recreation, with respect to his resignation; wishing him success in the future, in his new post in Ft. Nelson and thanking him for his service to the Town of Peace River. 2. Labour MOTION Councillor Martin moved that Acting Town Manager, Sam Banerjee, write a letter to CUPE Local 898 acknowledging their letter of February 23, 2000 with the appropriate assurances regarding CUPE s complaints. 3. Legal 4. Land MOTION Councillor Good moved that Economic Development Officer, Blayne Penrice, be authorized to contact Public Works Canada, regarding the RCMP hangar, representing that, in the absence of any acceptable offers, the Town of Peace River would be interested in discussing ownership of the building with its current owners. XIV MOTION MOTION TO ADJOURN Councillor McKelvie moved that the meeting adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Lorne G. Mann, Mayor S. Banerjee, ActingWryMinager