STAFF PRESENT: Kelly Bunn, CAO Renate Bensch, Municipal Secretary ADDENDUM,

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1 NEW MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER Page 1 PRESENT: Mayor L. Mann, Councillors I. Callioux, T. Day, D. Good, N. Martin, T. McKelvie, and R. Wesolowski ABSENT: NONE STAFF PRESENT: Kelly Bunn, CAO Renate Bensch, Municipal Secretary CALL TO ORDER Mayor Mann called meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. ADOPTION OFAGENDA - Additions - ADDENDUM, as Circulated NEW BUSINESS 15. Native Counselling Celebration 16. Gift for Mr. & Mrs. Reimer - Deletions - NONE MOTION Councillor Callioux moved that Agenda be adopted as amended. III MINUTES 1. Minutes of Regular Meeting of Council of Town of Peace River Held on Monday, September11, MOTION Councillor Wesolowski moved that minutes of regular meeting of Council held on Monday, September 11, 2000 be adopted. IV DELEGATIONS 1. Daishowa-Marubeni International. Mr. Allan Robinson, of Daishowa-Marubeni International, was in attendance to present company s General Development Plan. ITEM #9 - BUSINESS WAS BROUGHT FORWARD AT THIS TIME 9. Municipal Tax Penalty a letter from Hanneke Dijk requesting Council to forgive a municipal tax penalty. Ms. Dijk and Mr. Smith were in attendance to request Council to waive arrears penalty applied to T/R #109900

2 Page 2 This items was tabled for furr discussion.. V UNFINISHED BUSINESS NONE VI REPORTS FROM DIRECTORS AND ADVISORS. 1. Development Officer. a a report from Development Officer regarding proposed subdivision of Block 1, Plan 4131NY. MOTION Councillor Martin moved that proposed subdivision of Block 1, Plan 4131NY be approved subject to: 1. Any outstanding taxes to be paid in full 2. A developer s agreement be entered into, if required by Town of Peace River 3. Negotiations for easements if required by utility companies. b Also enclosed was a report from Scott Boggs regarding Town of Peace River Policy Statement EDS-61-11O.2. MOTION Councillor Callioux moved that Sections 4 and 5 of Policy No. EDS-61-11O.2 be amended as follows: 4. Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to approve encroachments of a privately owned structure on to Town property at his sole discretion, providing that Development does not materially affect use and enjoyment of neighboring property and; 5. That a property owner or an adjacent property owner may appeal decision of Chief Administrative Officer to Town Council after making application to Town Council through Chief Administrative Officer. 2. Field Services. a a report from Sam Banerjee, P. Eng., regarding tender recommendations for swimming pool boiler replacement. MOTION Councillor Wesolowski moved that administration be authorized to proceed with awarding tender for replacement of swimming pool boilers to Al Gagnon Plumbing & Heating at a cost of $17, plus GST. b Also enclosed was a report to Council from Sam Banerjee, P. Eng., regarding proposed dyke walkway project.

3 Page3 MOTION Councill or Good moved that Motion be amended to authorize administration to proceed with paving of dyke walkway as recommended in Mr. Banerjee s report dated September 15, VII FINANCIAL STATEMENT(S) NONE VIII COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Minutes of Assessment Review Board Hearing Held on September 19, 2000 in Council Chambers. IX NEW BUSINESS 1. Alberta Infrastructure, Peace Region. a a letter from Helen Tetteh-Wayoe, P. Eng., Infrastructure Manager, regarding Planning/Functional Transportation Study MOTION Councillor Day moved that CAO forward a letter to Alberta Infrastructure addressing Council s concerns with regard to summary items I and 3 of letter dated September 18, b a letter from William Gish, Operations Manager, Alberta Infrastructure, regarding extending Highway 744 from Judah Hilt through Town of Peace River. MOTION Councillor Wesolowski moved that Town approve extension of Secondary Highway No. 744 from Judah Hill through Town of Peace River :o Junction of Highway 2 and furr that Town does not oppose use f route as a dangerous goods and truck route. I1OTION CARRIED 2. University of Alberta. an invitation from Eric P. Newell, PEng, FCAE Chair, for Council to attend University of Alberta s Sixth Annual Meeting to be held on October 11, 2000 in Edmonton. This was received for information. 3. Peace River Board of Trade. a a letter from Sherry Snooks, General Manager of Peace River Board of Trade, to Kelly Bunn, CAO, Town of Peace River, requesting a meeting with Council.

4 Page 4 MOTION Councillor Good moved members of Peace River Board of Trade be invited to attend planning meeting on October 2, 2000 to discuss cleanup of downtown area. b Also enclosed was a letter from Sherry Snooks regarding payments being made to Town. MOTION Councillor Good moved that a letter be forwarded to Peace River Board of Trade thanking m for reimbursement of a portion of trade show display unit cost and services rendered to Economic Development Board and furrmore that funds be credited to Economic Development Board budget. 4. Peace River Municipal Library Board. a letter from Richard W. Smith expressing his interest in sitting on Peace River Municipal Library Board. MOTION Councillor Martin moved that Mr. Richard W. Smith be appointed to sit on Peace River Municipal Library Board. 5. The Town of High Prairie. a letter from George Keay, Mayor of High Prairie, to Mayor Mann and Council regarding AUMA Protective Services Committee & Resolution NP1. This was received for information. 6. Peace River Boating Association. a request from Graham Flat Boating & Camping Association s for Council s support in ir application for funding from Community Facility Enhancement Program. MOTION Councillor Martin moved that Council support Graham Flat Boating & Camping Association application for funding from Community Facility Enhancement Program for Riverfront Development Project. 7. Mighty Peace Tourist Association. a letter from Bonnie Weardon, Program Coordinator, asking for any questions or concerns that Council would like brought forward at meeting of advisory committee on October 2, 2000.

5 Page 5 MOTION Councillor Wesolowski moved that a letter be forwarded to Mighty Peace Tourist Association thanking m for ir efforts and advising that information will be passed on to Board of Trade and Senior Citizens Committee. 8. Rotary Calendar. Walter Cuell, representing Rotary Club, had requested that Town Council announce Council meeting dates in Rotary Club s 2001 calendar. MOTION Councillor Wesolowski moved that Rotary Club be permitted to advertise Town Council meetings in ir 2001 calendar. 9. Municipal Tax Penalty a letter from Hanneke Dijk requesting Council to forgive a municipal tax penalty on Tax Roll No MOTION Councillor Martin moved that late payment penalty on Tax Roll No be waived. VOTING IN FAVOUR OF THE MOTION: 2 OPPOSED TO THE MOTION: 5 MOTION DEFEATED 10. AUMA. an In formation Bulletin and a letter from AUMA regarding proposed $135 Million education tax cut. This was received for council s information. 11. Federation of Canadian Municipalities. a letter from John V. Hachey, Honorary Chair, PCP Program, asking for Council s endorsement of enclosed Municipal Leaders Resolution on Climate change. This was received for information. 12. Town of Grimshaw. a letter from Mayor Bob Regal outlining concerns Town of Grimshaw has with Peace Country Development Corporation and asking Town of Peace River Council to share ir views on subject. This item was moved to in-camera session of agenda for discussion.

6 MINUTES HELD OF OF ON MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 25,2000 AT 7:15 THE REGULAR MEETING THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN PEACE RIVER THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS P.M. IN OF Page Bylaw Enforcement Department. a memo from Cheryl Vanderaegen, Administrative Assistant, regarding appointment by Council of Bylaw Enforcement Officer for Town of Peace River. MOTION Councillor Callioux moved that Cheryl Vanderaegen be appointed to position of: 1. Bylaw Enforcement Officer, pursuant to Section 555 of Municipal Government Act, 2. Investigator/Inspector, under Part 9, Division 2 of Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act 14. Development /Planning Department. a memo from Stuart Wraight regarding appointment by Council of Development? Planning Officer for Town of Peace River. MOTION Councillor Day moved that Stuart Wraight be appointed to position of DevelopmentlPlanning Officer for Town of Peace River. 15. Native Counselling Celebration Councillor Callioux provided a verbal report with regard to November 2000 banquet to be held in Edmonton to honour native counsellors. 1, MOTION Councillor Good moved that Councillor Callioux attend November 1, 2000 banquet in Edmonton to honour native counsellors. MOTION Councillor Callioux moved that a letter of congratulations be forwarded to Sagitawa Friendship Centre in recognition of ir award for program delivery. MOTION Councillor Callioux moved that a letter and a Town of Peace River plate be forwarded to Mr. Town of Peace River. & Mrs. Reimer in recognition of ir contribution to X BYLAWS NONE

7 HELD ON MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 25,2000 AT 7:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Page 7 XI COUNCILLOR S REPORTS 1. Councillor Martin. Minutes of Library 26, in High Level Peace 2. Councillor Wesolowski System Executive Meeting held on August Agenda of Board of Directors Meeting of (1963) held on 19, September Peace River Ski Club These reports were received for Council s information. B. INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC XII INFORMATION a letter from Municipal Affairs expressing a letter from Municipal Affairs to Mayor Mann Jelte Groen, B.HRM & Org., to his views on Dissolution. Minister of Honourable Walter Paszkowski, presentation made at recent Minister s Forum held in Eric WahI, to access thanking Peace him for River on July 14, a copy of a letter to Regional Health Authority new River Community Health Chairman, Peace Peace sent Minister of Minister of Alberta Infrastructure regarding Centre. by highway 4. Grimshaw regarding proposed a copy of a letter to Alberta Glacier hydroelectric facility. Environment Power Ltd., from D. C. Dunvegan Farms of Council requested that a letter be forwarded to Alberta Environment outlining Town of Peace River s concerns with regard to potential impact Dunvegan Hydroelectric Facility may have on Shaftesbury ice crossing and furrmore advising that town supports Peace River Joint Task Force and as an intervener BC Hydro as in all a member of future hearing or related matters associated with proposed Dunvegan power project a copy of a letter and report from BC Hydro to Alberta Environment discussing proposed Dunvegan Power Project s Environmental Impact Assessment. an invitation to Workplace Conference to held Lodge. be attend October Inspiring 27 29, Performance 2000 at in Jasper Park 7. Report. a copy of Fall/Winter issue of Sirolli 8. Districts & an introductory copy of Contact! Counties Newsletter Alberta Association of Municipal 9. Alberta Resort a membership application & Campground Association. and registration form from

8 2001 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25,2000 AT 7:15 P.M. IN TI-IE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Page a copy of Mighty Peace Tourist Association Newsletter. 11. a letter and pamphlet from Margaret Eagle, General Manager of Peace Country Development Corporation. 12. a letter from Marian Robson with Canadian Transportation Agency, Office of Chairman, regarding ir new dispute resolution initiative. 13. a pamphlet from Air Canada, 180-day Commitment Progress Report, September 4, 2000 issue. 14. an invitation to attend IQPC S Inaugural Rural and Regional Service Delivery Conference to be held December 7 & 8, 2000 in Calgary. 15. a copy of Alberta Government 2000 Budget Report, First Quarter Update. 16. August 2000 issue of The Citizen. Quarterly 17. a copy of Brownlee Fryett Municipal Law Team Quarterly Newsletter Municipal Law. FOR COUNCIL S INFORMATION XIII MOTION IN-CAMERA Councillor Martin moved that meeting go In-Camera at 8:48 p.m. MOTION Councillor Good moved that meeting return to regular meeting 9:59 p.m. MOTION CouncillorWesolowski moved that: 1. Town support West Hill Development conceptual plan presented by Stan Tech; 2. Alberta Infrastructure be advised that Town strongly recommends and encourages that required land for proposed interchange be purchased for market value now, if landowners wish to sell; 3. that Alberta Infrastructure be requested to provide written confirmation that town s approval confirms continued inclusion in national highway plan MOTION Councillor Martin moved that Town s elected officials be authorized to join town s group benefit plan effective October 1, MOTION Councillor McKelvie moved that, with regard to Tax Roll No , administration be authorized to: a. Reverse July, August and September 2000 arrears penalties in amount of $38.86 b. Write off July 1999 arrears penalty in amount of $99.04

9 HELD ON MONDAY. SEPTEMBER AT 7:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Page 9 future payments, received through Drop Box on first morning after June same manner as Post Office. and furrmore that all th been postmarked June 30 3O, by be treated in if y had MOTION MOTION Iv Councillor Wesolowski moved that, letter be forwarded to Town of Grimshaw advising that, furr to ir letter dated September a 1, 2000 regarding Peace Country Development Corporation, Town of Peace River supports any position that promotes economic development Peace Region. Councillor Wesolowski moved that a NADC with regard to issues and concerns Town has with NADC Chairman and ir Regional Director. MOTION TO ADJOURN in letter be forwarded to Guy Boutellier, MOTION Councillor Callioux moved that meeting adjourn at I p.m.