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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



and a vibrant community spirit.”

PO Box 570 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0

250 692-7587 www.burnslake.ca

AGENDA



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 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


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


lation while communicating the possibility of expansion with the public.


groups and supporting economic development initiatives.

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


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


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




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


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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


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Recommendation:


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.


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)



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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


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


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

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