REGIONAL DISTRICT OF MOUNT WADDINGTON PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA

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1 REGIONAL DISTRICT OF MOUNT WADDINGTON PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA July 21, 2015 at 12:00pm RDMW Office 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill Page A. CALL TO ORDER Time: B. ADOPTION OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED (or amended) Motion required C. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2 1. That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on June 16, 2015 be adopted. Motion required D. DELEGATIONS 1. Jon Leugner, Telus TM Mobile Inc. Re: Proposed Wireless Communications Tower in Woss (see Staff Report below). E. CORRESPONDENCE 3 1. Cliff and Lorrene Laursen Re: Request for Extension to Development Variance Permit DVP Mine Road, Hyde Creek (July 13, 2015) Staff to provide verbal report. Motion required F. REPORTS 1. Staff Report: Proposed Wireless Communications Tower by Telus (TM Mobile Inc.) in Woss (July 14, 2015) Motion required G. NEW BUSINESS - None H. NEXT MEETING DATE August 18, 2015 if required I. ADJOURNMENT Motion to Adjourn 1. Time:

2 REGIONAL DISTRICT OF MOUNT WADDINGTON MINUTES MINUTES of the Regional District of Mount Waddington Planning Committee Meeting held Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the Regional District Office, 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill. Present: Chair H. Soltau Directors: D. Rushton, A. Hory, D. Dugas, J. Allen, H. Bood, S. Ackland, P. Wainwright, M. Berry Staff: G. Fletcher-Administrator Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 12:42 pm Adoption of Agenda: THAT the Planning Committee Agenda dated June 16, 2015 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Adoption of Minutes: THAT the Planning Committee Minutes of April 16, 2015 be adopted as presented. CARRIED Reports: 1. Cliff Point Subdivision SUB THAT it be recommended to the Regional Board that In accordance with section 944(2) of the Local Government Act, a reduction in the statutory minimum frontage requirement of section 944(1)(a) of that Act, for proposed lot 13, Fractional East ½ of Section 9, Township 18, Rupert District, from 62.6 metres to 55 metres is hereby approved. CARRIED THAT it be recommended to the Regional Board that cash in lieu of parkland dedication in the amount of $30,000 be requested for the subdivision proposal (SUB Cliffe Point Holdings, Quatsino Sound) pursuant to Section 941(1)(b) of the Local Government Act; AND FURTHER THAT the cash in lieu payment of $30,000 be deposited into the RDMW Parks and Recreation Reserve Fund for future parkland acquisition in strategic locations, CARRIED 2. Telus Tower Application, Woss It was noted that the public consultation process for the application had been extended until July 8 th and that there would be a recommendation to the Board at the July meeting. G. Meeting Adjourned The meeting was adjourned at 1:02 p.m. CERTIFIED CORRECT: SECRETARY CHAIR 1

3 July 13, 2015 Regional Board Regional District of Mount Waddington Box McNeill Road Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Cliff and Lorrene Laursen RR 2 Station Main Olds, AB T4H 1P3 cliff.laursen@gmail.com RE: MARCH 2010 VARIANCE, 6010 MINE ROAD, PORT McNEILL This letter is to request a three year extension for this variance which is due to expire in December Because of major health issues, we have been unable to start development on this property. Cliff had two emergency surgeries between 2012 and 2014 and faces four more surgeries to restore his health. As a result we have not yet been able to proceed with our plans to build a single family dwelling on this property. Our intention remains the same as when we purchased this property: to build a single family dwelling and enjoy the community of Port McNeill with its many assets. We were able this spring to visit the property to pursue those plans to the best that Cliff s health permits and our focus at this time is to get the utilities in place. In May we were at the property to work with BC Hydro to bring hydro in from Mine Road and set up a meter pole. We were pleased with the progress that was made during that visit. A site planner from BC Hydro surveyed the site and established the location of the poles that will be needed to facilitate the development. That encouraged us that we can continue to work on the utilities and then when Cliff`s health permits begin work on the home. We have chosen a house plan that we believe will fit in well with the values and architecture of that community. We look forward to continuing discussions with RDMW on that at the appropriate time. When Cliff`s surgeries are done we are very confident he will be able to work again on our dream of a home on our property. Our experiences in the Port McNeill area never fail to convince us that it is a community we would be fortunate to be part of. Sincerely Cliff and Lorrene Laursen 2

4 REGIONAL DISTRICT OF MOUNT WADDINGTON STAFF REPORT DATE: July 14, 2015 FILE: 6650 / PROJ TO: FROM: Planning Committee Jeff Long, Manager of Planning & Development Services RE: Proposed Wireless Communications Tower by Telus in Woss (Block T, Section 21, Rupert District / 3009 Englewood Drive) PURPOSE To present the Planning Committee with information regarding the proposed wireless communications tower facility in Woss by Telus (TM Mobile Inc.), including process matters and consultation efforts with respect to same as required by Industry Canada, with a view to obtaining the Planning Committee s recommendation to the Board with respect to this proposal. REGULATORY AUTHORITY Radio communications are regulated by the Federal Government in accordance with the Radiocommunication Act. Section 5 of this Act states that the Minister may, taking into account all matters the Minister considers relevant for ensuring the orderly development and efficient operation of radiocommunication in Canada, issue radio authorizations and approve each site on which radio apparatus, including antenna systems, may be located. Further, the Minister may approve the erection of all masts, towers and other antenna-supporting structures. Accordingly, proponents must follow the process requirements established by Industry Canada as outlined in its Client Procedures Circular (CPC ) titled Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems. Provincial legislation such as the Local Government Act, as well as local government zoning bylaws, do not apply to facilities regulated under Federal jurisdiction. It is important to understand that Industry Canada, while requiring proponents to follow certain consultation protocols, makes the final decision on whether or not a tower facility can be constructed. The Regional District of Mount Waddington can only provide comments to Industry Canada and does not have the authority to stop or alter the construction of a tower facility. BACKGROUND / PROPOSAL Telus proposes to expand its wireless communications service in the North Island area and in this regard, proposes to install new telecommunications equipment on its property at 3009 Englewood Drive in Woss (see Location Map on page 8). This would involve replacing an existing 6 metre (19.7 foot) high tower on the property with a new 30 metre (98.4 foot) high triangular lattice tower, equipment trailer and propane powered emergency generator (see plans on pages ). The tower upgrade is intended to provide wireless coverage for the community of Woss which does not currently exist. In addition, areas along Provincial Highway No. 19 that do not currently have wireless coverage will also receive coverage with development of the new tower. Detailed information related to the proposal is included in the correspondence from Telus dated July 13, 2015 (see pages 79-90). This information relates to the timeframe for completion of the project, a visual impact analysis with photos, and other information that will be presented to the Planning Committee at its July 21, 2015 meeting by Mr. Jon Leugner of Telus. 3

5 Staff Report: Proposed Wireless Communications Tower by Telus in Woss Page 2 PLANNING DOCUMENT REVIEW Woss Official Community Plan (Bylaw No. 555) The subject property is designated Residential in accordance with Schedule A-1 Land Use Map of the Woss OCP. Lands included within the Residential land use designation are intended to provide for the development of a variety of residential types. The Woss OCP does not contain any policies that relate directly to communications services or proposals of this nature, nor does it preclude them from being established. Woss Community Land Use Bylaw No. 556, 1999 The subject property is included in the R-1 General Residential Zone which permits single detached and duplex dwellings and accessory uses. Section 4.1 lists uses that are permitted in all zones and includes Public Utilities which is defined as: means the provision of water, gas, electrical, telephone and television services by a government body or agency or by a company regulated by the Utilities Commission Act or the Radio Communication Act of Canada, serving only the Woss community. In addition, section 4.3 limits the height of any structure to 10.7 metres (35.1 feet). It is noted that due to the fact that these types of communications facilities are regulated by the Federal Government, that local government zoning bylaws do not apply to them. BC Building Code The proposed tower facility is exempt from the BC Building Code. It is noted however, that it is subject to the National Building Code of Canada. PUBLIC CONSULTATION The RDMW conducted a community meeting regarding the proposal on June 17, The minutes of this public meeting are included on pages 13 through 16. Other public input received by the RDMW is attached on pages 17 through 29. Proponents must follow Industry Canada s default public consultation process where the local land use authority does not have an established and documented public consultation process applicable to antenna siting. On April 17, 2015, Telus initiated its consultation process with the RDMW and public. In this regard, a letter and background information was ed to the RDMW. In addition, letters were mailed to the owners or occupiers of land within 90 metres (295 feet) of the base of the proposed tower. Notices were also published in the North Island Gazette Newspaper on April 23 and 30, Information related to this component of the public consultation process, including a summary of comments received by Telus from the public is attached on pages As part of its consultation efforts, Telus also conducted a community information meeting on July 8, 2015 at the Woss Community Hall. This meeting is a voluntary effort by Telus and is not mandated as part of the requirement of Industry Canada. Telus provided documentation supporting the information meeting component of its public engagement process which is attached on pages Regional District of Mount Waddington 4

6 Staff Report: Proposed Wireless Communications Tower by Telus in Woss Page 3 OPTIONS FOR DEALING WITH PROPOSAL: Telus is requesting a resolution from the Board of the RDMW that indicates that Telus has satisfactorily completed consultation with the RDMW and the public, and that the RDMW concurs with the proposal to construct a wireless telecommunications facility in Woss as per the plans provided by Telus. The RDMW has the following options with respect to this referral: 1. Pass a resolution supporting the proposal and instruct staff to forward this resolution to the applicant and Industry Canada; or, 2. Pass a resolution opposing the proposal, including reasons for the opposition, and instruct staff to forward this resolution to the applicant and Industry Canada; or 3. Defer consideration of a resolution on this proposal until Telus provides further information. It is noted that the 120 day consultation period expires on August 15, The following is a sample resolution that the Planning Committee may wish to consider in making its recommendation to the Board of Directors: WHEREAS TELUS proposes to erect a wireless telecommunication tower and accessory structures on the property legally described as Block T, Section 21, Rupert District and civically addressed as 3009 Englewood Drive in the community of Woss; AND WHEREAS proponents of telecommunication towers are regulated by Industry Canada on behalf of the Government of Canada, and as part of the approval process to erect these towers, Industry Canada requires proponents to consult with the local land use authority and public as provided for in CPC ; AND WHEREAS TELUS advises it has consulted with the public by notifying all property owners and occupants within three (3) times the tower height and placed advertisements in the North Island Gazette and has provided thirty (30) days for written public comment; AND WHEREAS TELUS advises it conducted a community information meeting in Woss on July 8, AND WHEREAS TELUS advises it has responded to those members of the public that made written submissions as a result of the public consultation process; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Manager of Panning & Development Services is hereby instructed to advise TELUS that: a) TELUS has / has not satisfactorily completed its consultation with the Regional District of Mount Waddington; b) The Regional District of Mount Waddington is / is not satisfied with TELUS s public consultation process, and does / does not require any further consultation with the public; and c) The Regional District of Mount Waddington concurs with TELUS s proposal to construct a wireless telecommunications tower and accessory structures on the lands described above, provided they are constructed substantially in accordance with the plans submitted to it by TELUS. Regional District of Mount Waddington 5

7 Staff Report: Proposed Wireless Communications Tower by Telus in Woss Page 4 Alternatively, paragraph c) could read c) The Regional District of Mount Waddington does not concur with TELUS s proposal to construct a wireless telecommunications tower and accessory structures on the lands described above. If the Planning Committee resolves that it does not concur with Telus proposal, staff recommends providing reasons for non-concurrence. Respectfully submitted, Jeff Long, BES, MCIP, RPP Manager of Planning & Development Services Regional District of Mount Waddington 6

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12 Regional District of Mount Waddington WOSS COMMUNITY MEETING REGARDING PROPOSED TELUS TOWER - PUBLIC MEETING RECORD - June 17, 2015 ATTENDANCE: Board: D. Rushton (Chair) Staff: G. Fletcher, (Administrator), P. English, Economic Development Manager Public: 27 Called to Order: 6:45 pm INTRODUCTION: The Chair introduced staff and explained that the purpose of the meeting was to provide information about the Regional District s role in the process for considering the Telus application for a tower site in Woss. He noted that after panel presentations an opportunity would be provided for questions, such that all present would have an opportunity to express their opinions. The meeting record would then be made available to the Regional Board and to Telus to help them prepare for their open house on July 8 th. G. Fletcher reviewed the Regional District s role in the application process as the local land use authority. He noted that the Telus application was following a process set by Industry Canada for communications towers. That process outlines proponents responsibilities for siting towers that are more than 15m tall; this includes providing the purpose of the proposal, the location, and assurance that regulatory requirements including local land use bylaws, public health & safety, engineering, environmental, aeronautical markings, etc. In addition, there are requirements for public notification and responses to questions raised during that process. He stated that in accordance with that process, as the local land use authority the Regional District had an opportunity to provide a letter of concurrence within 120 days of receipt of the application on April 17 th. (This application was circulated.) Due to scheduling, it would be expected that the RD Board would provide a response at their July 21 st meeting. To assist the Regional District Board with its decision, Telus will be providing copies of public submissions it receives. The petition signed by 99 people was acknowledged, and this meeting provides a further opportunity for the public to address any comments regarding the Regional District s role or what questions could be addressed by Telus at their proposed open house. He noted that the proposed utility use is permitted in all zones and that as the proposed structure is covered in Part 1 of the BC Building Code, it has been interpreted that it is not regulated by the zoning bylaw with regards to height. In addition, the current application is all that is being considered at this time; due to the difficulty in obtaining land tenure, the Regional District could provide for no land for alternative locations within the vicinity of Woss. Economic Development Manager P. English provided an overview of Regional District (RD) policies pertaining to telecommunications, including the policy to support the establishment of cell phone coverage throughout the region. He noted that the improvement of broadband internet and cellular coverage has been consistently cited as an economic driver for the economy. In a recent survey of youth for Project Comeback, this was identified as the top issue for retaining or attracting population. In the recent economic development sectoral strategy, the lack of up to date broadband/cellar coverage was also identified as a barrier for the expansion of all four major June 17, 2015 Regional District of Mt. Waddington Woss Public Meeting Record page 1 of 4 11

13 sectors of the North Island economy. He noted that the population of Woss has declined significantly over the last decade and that to turn this trend around it was essential to provide amenities, including cell phone coverage and improved broadband capacity. Without such amenities to attract new residents, it is likely that real estate values will fall. Chair Rushton opened the floor to submissions. PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS: Paul Repstock (Schoen Cres.) Is Telus bound by the wishes of the community? Don t have broadband but noted that a lot of resistance in the community was as a result of people not wanting the proposed tower site in their backyard. Lisa Browne, (Nimpkish Cres.) Would like to better understand the cancer risk associated with the proposed tower. Doesn t want the tower in her backyard. Karl Sinclair (Tsitika Cres.) - If they don t locate the tower at the proposed site, where will they put it and will they put it anywhere at all? Questioned how many people would have signed the petition if they realized they may not even get the service if it is not provided from the proposed site. Jack Wilson (Cougar Cres.) The problem is where they are proposing to put the tower. They must have other options. Asked if siting on Namgis land was an option. Karl Sinclair The BC Hydro substation could be a possible option if it could be done without interference. Lee Cyr (Schoen Cres.) Understands that Telus has a property on TV Mountain that already has power and could have a full view of town as well as more of the highway. Denis Williams, Cain Dr. How many options do they have? Noted that the proposal is listed as Option 2 so there must have been an Option 1. Would like to look at the bigger picture to maximize coverage along the highway, noting an accident there yesterday. Would like to see the coverage expanded along the entire length of the highway. Suggested that a hotspot be created at every manhole and asked if this was possible. Wanted to know the role of the Regional District in supporting this service and also whether the MLA was involved. The RD noted that they had only received the current ( option 2 ) proposal and had not been privy to any other proposals that Telus may have had been considering. It was noted that the RRD had been involved in lobbying for the improved broadband services for many years and now that the fibre optic link has been completed to provide sufficient bandwidth, the RD will continue to lobby for improved cellular and broadband services to its communities. It was noted that MLA Clare Trevena has been well informed and supportive in lobbying for these services. Suzy Harmison (Elk Drive) - Supports the proposal because they have to start somewhere. Why would they look for another lot when they already have one? Just want the service. Ula Lutz (Nimpkish Cres.) Would like to know what the future plans are to expand the service. June 17, 2015 Regional District of Mt. Waddington Woss Public Meeting Record page 2 of 4 12

14 Michelle Soderman (Schoen Cres.) Would like to see the visual impact drawings if they are available. Lisa Browne Worried about the risk of having the tower in town as a temptation for youth to climb it and the resulting fall hazard. Would the RD provide compensation for any decrease in property values resulting from the tower? RD: No. Ula Lutz - Noted that it is sometimes hard to get service on the landline service. Cell phones can act as backup to land lines Arlyne Humphry (Cougar Cres.) - Noted that they had to wait 6 months before their land line was repaired. Chris Bowden-Green (Pinder Avenue) If Telus does not put the tower in, will they repair the landline infrastructure? Claimed that the land lines were rotten and need replacement. Circulated a map he brought showing an alternative site on Shop Spur. He noted that if everybody got together and they had the will, the Provincial Government could easily designate the land for this use. Patricia Lewis The Provincial Government, in league with the Federal Government and has told Telus to do this. Where do the citizens of Woss fit in? The price [negative side effects on health and land values] may be too great for residents. The RD noted that other service providers can also put in proposals and may access similar funding programs to provide services to rural communities. Penny Repstock (Schoen Cres.) Concerned about the health risks from the proposed location, noting that there could be repercussions from long term exposure for nearby residents. Good idea to have cell phone service but doesn t like the location, noting that the health impacts will extend beyond the 90 m referral area that was used. Would like to see an alternative location. Patricia Lewis- Just because you own a piece of property doesn t provide you with a right to harm your neighbors. Cathy Miller Concerned that if there is too much arguing, the proposed service will go away. Len Paranych (Vernon Dr.) Not against a tower so long as it s not in my view. There is an increased risk of cancer within 500m of a tower. Will impact sight lines. Want technology as much as the next person but why not put the tower on TV Mountain? Ula Lutz - It s hard to find trustworthy data concerning what the health risks actually are. Would like links to reputable studies, as approved by Health Canada or other trusted sources. Michele Soderman- The proposed open house will not give us a general feedback. If the tower is higher we will get better coverage. Bill Tatton (Klaklakama Ave.)- Noted that there is no service at Sayward because people didn t want a tower. If there was a health risk there would not be thousands of towers located in cities everywhere. Everyone he has talked to who signed the petition didn t understand what they signed. June 17, 2015 Regional District of Mt. Waddington Woss Public Meeting Record page 3 of 4 13

15 Jack Wilson Is cell service being provided because [Telus] is discontinuing its pager service? Ula Lutz - Noted that cell service is becoming important for educators with VIU now offering Forestry courses that require cell service. Michelle Soderman Telus did road damage when the installed the fibre optic cable on Highway 19. Will they be repairing it? Perhaps we could leverage them to provide more highway hotspots in lieu of these damages? Chris Bowden-Green Was the Kokish Power project substation etc on Crown land, and if so how did they get it? RD noted that the powerhouse and substation were subdivided from private land. Arlyne Humphry Concerned about the negative health impact from passive 24/7 radiation and noted that there had not been before/after studies done despite the fact that modern society has a large focus on acquiring more technology such as wireless devices. Len Paranych Noted that the closer you are to a tower, the more impact you will get. The Chair adjourned the public meeting at 8:10 pm. June 17, 2015 Regional District of Mt. Waddington Woss Public Meeting Record page 4 of 4 14

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29 Jon Leugner Real Estate and Government Affairs TELUS Wireless Network BC Gilmore Way Burnaby, BC V5G 4W7 Mobile: July 9, 2015 Greg Fletcher Administrator Regional District of Mount Waddington Box McNeill Road Port McNeill, B.C. V0N 2R0 BY Dear Mr. Fletcher, Subject: Proposed TELUS Radiocommunications Facility (30m triangular lattice tower) Coordinates: N 50 12' ", W ' " Legal Description of Site: BLOCK T SECTION 21 RUPERT DISTRICT TELUS FILE: BC Woss I am writing with respect to a proposed telecommunications facility that TELUS is proposing in the Regional District of Mount Waddington. The TELUS site ID for this proposed tower is BC2430 Woss. This cell site is being proposed as part of the Connecting British Columbia Agreement (CBCA) which was signed in 2011 between the BC Government and TELUS to extend high speed broadband internet connectivity to 97 percent of the population in BC and expand high-speed wireless service to over 1,700 km of primary and secondary highways throughout the province. This new wireless service will help increase safety of travel along remote and hazardous sections of highways. This expansion effort is also expected to provide cellular service to numerous BC communities along these highway corridors. The CBCA is nearing its end and completion where this site is being proposed as one of the final candidates to be incorporated into the partnership. Should it be considered, we are proposing the construction of a new radiocommunication installation in the hamlet of Woss, within the Regional District of Mount Waddington. 28

30 We are hoping to construct a 30m triangular lattice tower located on Englewood Drive on the property west of the EV Charging Station, approximately 510m from highway 19 and at the above noted coordinates. The tower is expected to provide community coverage to Woss and coverage along Highway 19. As per the Industry Canada s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Client Procedures Circular, we are seeking Land Use Concurrence through a resolution from the Board of Directors of the Regional District of Mount Waddington. I ve attached the drawings for your reference: 1. the list of owners/occupants within 3 times the height of the tower and all those properties/occupants who were mailed notification packages of the proposed tower in beyond 3 times the height of the tower; 2. an affidavit confirming those notifications were sent; 3. a map showing the direct notification radius; 4. tear sheets of the advertisements placed in the North Island Gazette, notifying the public of the proposed telecommunications facility; and 5. a summary of responses during the Industry Canada defined public consultation period. Additionally attached is a draft resolution that addresses Industry Canada requirements when a land-use authority concurs with a proposal to construct a wireless telecommunications facility. Please feel free to use this draft resolution. Should you have any further questions or inquiries, feel free to or give me a call ( ). Kindly, Jon Leugner Real Estate and Government Affairs Cc: Jeff Stanhope, Industry Canada 29

31 List of Owners Receiving Notification Packages Three Times the Height of the Tower: PID OWNERSHIP_CLASS Land Lord Name Address PRIVATE STEPHEN JAMES MCNALLY, RETAIL MANAGER 4002 SCHOEN CRESCENT, WOSS, BRITISH COLUMBIA V0N 3P PRIVATE PATRICIA ANNE ROONEY, CLERK BOX 5092, WOSS BC, V0N 3P PRIVATE RAYMOND HENRY LUTZ, FALLER, ULRIKE META LUTZ, TEACHER PO BOX 4127, WOSS BC, V0N 3P PRIVATE EARL DOUGLAS EINARSON, LOGGER, BRENDA DENISE EINARSON, HATCH WATCH 2305 HAMM ROAD, CAMPBELL RIVER, BC, V9J 1B PRIVATE ARLYNE CHARISE HUMPHREY, SCALER/GRADER PO BOX 5130, WOSS BC, V0N 3P PRIVATE TCI - TELUS PROPERTY PRIVATE SAMUEL DENNIS MILLER, LOGGER PO BOX 271, CUMBERLAND BC, V0R 1S PRIVATE DAVID SIDNEY HADLEY, FORESTRY WORKER, PO BOX 5157, V0N 3P0 VALERIE EILEEN ANN HADLEY, HOMEMAKER, 719 GENTRY ROAD, SAYWARD, BC, V0P 1R PRIVATE RAYMOND HENRY LUTZ, FALLER, ULRIKE META LUTZ, TEACHER 4064 NIMPKISH CRESCENT, WOSS BC, V9N 3P PRIVATE TROY MALCOLM BROWNE, HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC BOX 5207, WOSS BC, V0N 3P PRIVATE SHELLEY MAE MACEACHERN, HOMEMAKER JEFFERY LAWRENCE SEXTON, HOOKTENDER PO BOX 5166, WOSS BC, V0N 3P PRIVATE LISA MARIE WEGE, SALES REPRESENTATIVE 4004 SCHOEN CRESCENT, BOX 5168, WOSS BC, V0N 3P PRIVATE PAUL ERIC REPSTOCK, RETIRED PENELOPE MURIEL REPSTOCK, RETIRED PO BOX 5032, 4003 SCHOEN CRESCENT, WOSS BC, V0N 3P PRIVATE ANDREW ROBERT NEIL COOK, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR PO BOX 1116, PORT HARDY, BC V0N 2P PRIVATE YOON SUNG ENTERPRISES LTD., INC. NO ENGLEWOOD DRIVE, PO BOX 5160, WOOS, BC V0N 3P0 N/A PUBLIC THE CROWN IN RIGHT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, LANDS AND PARKS PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS, VICTORIA, BC, V8V 1X4 Added PRIVATE DANIEL WILLIAM HADLEY, LOGGER 4066 NIMPKISH CRESCENT, WOSS BC, V0N 3P PRIVATE JAMES ARTHUR STEWART, SEMI-RETIRED, 127 MANNING STREET NANAIMO BC, V9T 3T6 FRASER GLENN CARMICHAEL, REALTOR BOX 189 CASSIDY BC, V0R 1H PRIVATE ARLYNE CHARISE HUMPHREY, SCALER P.O. BOX 1672PORT MCNEILL, BCVON 2RO 30

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50 2 Thursday, April 23, x 5 Save.ca process In partnership with SAVE ANYWHERE. Introducing the New Save.ca Mobile Cash-Back Feature. With exclusive offers for the brands you love & $5 cash-out minimums through PayPal, you ll never go shopping without your smart phone again! Sointula School Scientists A. J. Elliott Elementary School in Sointula held its annual Science Fair April 2. Left, community members view the projects. Right, student Paul shows his project Homemade Rockets to Michele and daughter Ava. Submitted Photos Cases down from last year Get Cash Back in 3 Easy Steps 1. Browse & Shop Browse the mobile app for your favourite brand s offers, and purchase them at any store 2. Upload Receipt Take a photo of your receipt and submit it through the app 3. Get Cash Back! Once you reach just $5, the money you save will be transferred into your PayPal wallet Visit save.ca/cashback to Learn More Telus 3x8 process By Kathy O Reilly-Taylor Editor Overall crime continues to decrease in the District of Port Hardy. Port Hardy RCMP Staff Sgt. Gord Brownridge appeared before council April 14 PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED TELUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY 30 METRE TRIANGULAR LATTICE TOWER STRUCTURE PROPOSED STRUCTURE: As part of the public consultation process required by Industry Canada, TELUS is inviting the public to comment on a proposed telecommunications facility consisting of a 30-metre triangular lattice tower and ancillary radio equipment within the Village of Woss. LOCATION: Within the Regional District of Mount Waddington off Englewood Drive in the Village of Woss and legally described as BLOCK T SECTION 21 RUPERT DISTRICT. COORDINATES: N , W ANY PERSON may comment by close of business day on June 2nd, 2015 with respect to this matter. TELUS CONTACT: Further information can be obtained by contacting: Jon Leugner TELUS - Real Estate and Government Affairs Gilmore Way, Burnaby, BC V5G4W7 jonathon.leugner@telus.com to present his detachment s quarterly report. For the first three months of 2015, RCMP report a drop in files from 821 last year to 768 for the period ending March 31. One of the areas that saw an increase was sexual assaults which went from two to four. Causing a disturbance also went from 22 to 28. Alcohol abuse and intoxication in public is one of the detachment s priorities and their efforts resulted in a four per cent decrease over the previous year with a drop from 69 to 52. Const. Rob Brennan continues to identify and work with as many community partners as possible to move this initiative forward and place the emphasis on treatment as opposed to incarceration, he The North Island Gazette staff will be participating in the House 20-minute makeover cleanup 3x7 Please join us! process at 2 p.m. on April 24 said. In March of this year we met with a new judge for this area. She is very much on board with alternative measures, said Brownridge. RCMP also met with the Crown Prosecutor, mental health and First Nations representatives to discuss options for the future and ways to build on their success. Traffic is another Free Gloves and bags will be supplied. If you can t make it to join us, step outside and spend 20 minutes cleaning up litter around your business, church or school property! See the difference 20 minutes can make when we work together in the spirit of Earth Day! GNORTH ISLAND GAZETTE 7305 Market Street» focus for RCMP. During this quarter, RCMP wrote a total of 23 violation tickets and conducted seven impaired driving road blocks. RCMP investigated four impaired driving cases and seven others that resulted in suspensions ranging from 24 hours to seven days. RCMP also conducted 34 street checks in an effort to disrupt the local drug trade. As a result, cocaine trafficking/possession went from two to one, and marijuana trafficking/ possession went from nine to four. There were 10 motor vehicle accidents with three involving injuries and seven resulting in over $1,000 in damages. Const. Chris Bezaire is continuing to develop a restorative justice program for Port Hardy. Restorative justice, explained Brownridge, brings parties together with the thought that breaking bread is part of the healing process. Const. Bezaire identifies files that are good candidates for it. There aren t many that do fit, but we re trying to pick out the ones that do and make it work. Other noteworthy statistics: prisoners held dropped from 176 to 163; theft from motor vehicle went from 13 to two (although Brownridge said this could reflect a person on a spree); assaults went from 20 to

51 2 Thursday, April 30, 2015 Telus presents update 2 x 5 Save.ca process In partnership with SAVE ANYWHERE. Introducing the New Save.ca Mobile Cash-Back Feature. With exclusive offers for the brands you love & $5 cash-out minimums through PayPal, you ll never go shopping without your smart phone again! Get Cash Back in 3 Easy Steps 1. Browse & Shop Browse the mobile app for your favourite brand s offers, and purchase them at any store 2. Upload Receipt Take a photo of your receipt and submit it through the app 3. Get Cash Back! Once you reach just $5, the money you save will be transferred into your PayPal wallet Visit save.ca/cashback to Learn More Telus 3x8 process By Kathy O Reilly-Taylor Editor Telus Vancouver Island General Manager Ray Lawson was in the area last week updating local officials at the Regional District of Mount Waddington board meeting and business people on internet upgrades. Telus has spent $13.5 million to install kilometres of fibre which was completed in February, Lawson said. On March 3 the fibre was in service. Telus is currently in the process of migrating 760 customers onto the new system in the Port McNeill area. As of May 2, residents and businesses in Port McNeill will be able to benefit from the build and Telus services. PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED TELUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY 30 METRE TRIANGULAR LATTICE TOWER STRUCTURE PROPOSED STRUCTURE: As part of the public consultation process required by Industry Canada, TELUS is inviting the public to comment on a proposed telecommunications facility consisting of a 30-metre triangular lattice tower and ancillary radio equipment within the Village of Woss. LOCATION: Within the Regional District of Mount Waddington off Englewood Drive in the Village of Woss and legally described as BLOCK T SECTION 21 RUPERT DISTRICT. COORDINATES: N , W ANY PERSON may comment by close of business day on June 2nd, 2015 with respect to this matter. TELUS CONTACT: Further information can be obtained by contacting: Jon Leugner TELUS - Real Estate and Government Affairs Gilmore Way, Burnaby, BC V5G4W7 jonathon.leugner@telus.com On April 4 at 12:22 a.m., Port Hardy RCMP was dispatched to a break and enter in progress at a business located in the 8900 block of Granville Street. Within moments RCMP arrived on scene to find a front window smashed and items scattered in the parking lot. Police located an intoxicated male inside who was arrested without Continued from page 1 Cheng said the price for their specialty product has actually gone up in the last few weeks and seems to be holding. Hopefully things have kind of levelled off. Cheng said the company will be announcing a large project at the Port Alice site in the next few weeks. In addition to its taxes, Neucel hopes to reduce its energy and labour costs in the 100-yearold mill, which is difficult when you re in a downturn. Another issue they are facing is fibre availability on the North Island. Neucel is currently in discussions with the provincial government about The migration of 889 customers in the District of Port Hardy is scheduled to start May 25. Completion of the work in Port Hardy was delayed due to some challenges with the complex build along the way, including some damage to the existing fibre between Port Hardy and Port McNeill that required fixing before the new fibre could be laid, plus space and power issues. It has been one of those anything that can go wrong will go wrong situations, Lawson said. Customers in Port Hardy are expected to benefit from the new infrastructure starting June 16. Everybody should start to see a big change here, Lawson said. Telus has also managed to upgrade service to the Village of Port Alice from 10mbps to 30mbps, Lawson said, a 200 per cent increase in capacity. The next jump for Port Alice would be a radio upgrade at a cost of $1.2 million. While it is not confirmed, Telus is hoping to install a small cell site in Woss in 2016 with a ballpark price tag of $1 million. As for Hyde Creek, Alert Bay and other areas, Telus said any upgrades in Hyde Creek and Alert Bay would be very capital-intensive, and while they continue to review their plans for enhancing services in the area, to date they have no concrete plans for upgrades. When asked when they would be in the plan, Lawson said the year when they make economic sense. Town of Port McNeill Mayor Shirley Ackland said she is concerned about connectivity for hospitals and felt access to internet and cell phone service along Highway 19 is not about economics. It s about the right thing to do for the people that live here, Ackland said. These are remote communities and they need to have access, she said. Lawson said internet access in these communities is going to require some work with the province and other partners. These upgrades are very expensive, and part of our review process is to see how we can benefit the largest number of people through our investments, said Lawson, adding it is something that could be done through partnerships involving provincial and municipal governments and other incident. All stolen property was recovered and returned to the store owner. Kyle Phillips, a resident of the North Island, was charged with break, enter and theft. He was released from police custody and scheduled to appear in court at a later date in May. On April 21, Phillips was again arrested, this time charged with a strategy for the area. We want to reinforce our shareholder s commitment to Neucel and the Village of Port Alice. There has been almost 100 years of cooperation between the mill and the townsite, said Cheng. Allen told Cheng the village would like to strike a select committee comprised of council and Neucel representatives to discuss five-year planning issues. The motion was approved. Between the letter and the presentation, I am left scratching my head, said Allen, adding she is hopeful that what exactly the company is asking for will be clearer when the two parties Kathy O Reilly-Taylor photo Telus Vancouver Island General Manager Ray Lawson addresses the Regional District of Mount Waddington board meeting April 21. companies. I don t see Shaw at the table. I don t see Rogers at the table. I don t see Bell at the table, he said. The foundation is now in place for future developments. The area wins. If you go town by town, some towns don t get anything right now, in other ones we ve made a giant leap forward. You re 146 kilometres ahead of where you were. B&E suspect caught in the act assault, after he punched a male in the face causing minor injuries. Phillips was held in police custody and appeared in court on April 22, as he was breaching conditions of his release stemming from the April 4 incident. Phillips is detained in custody until his next appearance on May 12 where all charges will be addressed. Neucel asks for tax relief meet. Fulida Group Holdings Ltd., founded in 1988, is a textile manufacturer that controls nine major companies including textile, printing and dyeing, thermal electricity, viscose fibre, chemical, foreign trade and real estate, etc. Neucel produces hemlockbased high-purity chemical cellulose that is used in a wide range of manufacturing processes including rayon filament for garments, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, film, food thickeners, LCD screens and other products. Essentially the Port Alice mill supplies Fulida with the material it needs for its operations. 50

52 Public Response Tracking Spreadsheet - Public Consultation Period Effective: April 30th to June 2nd Summary of Responses Received: Telus Site ID: BC2430 Support: 6 TELUS Real Estate Analyst: Jon Leugner Last day for Public Comment: Information On 1 Regional District: Mount Waddington June Opposed/Conc 1 Completion Date for IC Default: (21 days after last date TELUS repsonded to comments Industry Canada Contact: Jeff Stanhope jeff.stanhope@ic.gc.ca received within public commenting period) Conditioned Su 10 Civic Address: N/A June Total responses: 18 Legal/Coords: BLOCK T SECTION 21 RUPERT DISTRICT , Tower Height: 30 Metres Consultation/Commenting Period: April 30 to June 2nd Name Contact Information Dates of Inquiries Arlyne Humphrey Dennis Williams Jwa Jin Kim Jocelyn McKaughan Desire Von Biela Date of Acknowledgement Date of Response (60-day deadline) Box 5130 Woss, BC V0N 3P0 April April April BOX 5266 WOSS BC V0N3P Cell April 24, 2015 April 27, 2015 April 27, 2015 April 27, 2015 April 27, 2015 April 27, 2015 PO Box 5190 Woss BC, V0N 3P0 April May May Nimpkish Crescent Woss, BC April April April Box 5233, 4005 Schoen Cres Woss, BC V0N 3P0 April 29, 2015 May 22, 2015 April 29, 2015 May 25, 2015 April 30, 2015 May 25, 2015 Comments / Questions / Concerns File ID with Responses Classification - Supportive, thought the tower was in the most logical placement however the tower will definitely impede with the view for resident of the trailer court. - Looking for additional information with regard to construction timeframes and availability of fibre-optic services. rethinkorganics@ 1 Support -Looking for more information regarding the purpose and whether there will be cell phone connection and internet -Asked to confirm coverage to his home and timing of potential build dawven892@gma 2 Information Only -Looking for information on Fibre Optice availability, but was supportive of the location and appearance/design Not provided 3 Support -called Jon Leugner from TELUS directly, where we discussed the proposed tower and process for public consultation. She had concerns over the location, health effects, and property values but ultimately during the conversation she would like to see the tower moved to a new location josswoss@wossca 4 Conditioned Support -opposed to the location choice of the tower 2nd written comments: -Health Conerns -feels tower will ruin views and will lower property values -Feels that even though we have a fence around the tower, children will climb the tower and thinks that will be a safety risk. Thinks that if TELUS installs cameras to monitor tower will be a invasion of their privacy. -Feels that tower should be on "TV Mountain" dvonbiela@hotm 5 Conditioned Support Troy Browne Len Paranych Box 5207 Woss, BC V0N 3P0 April May May Vernon PO Box 5052 Woss, BC V0N 3P0 May 5, 2015 May May What are the health risks living near a tower? -Hopes location of tower can be moved and that public constulation is not just a formailty -Concern with regard to construction on Highway for fibre optic intstallation and lack of that service to Woss Not provided 6 Conditioned Support -Not against wireless services, but feels towers location will impede his views of the wilderness. Requested any other location other than within the hamlet itself. Suggested a location closer to the highway -Concern over health and well being if residing close to a tower. Not provided 7 Conditioned Support Larry and Lynne Thoren Box 5225 Woss, BC V0N 3P0 May May May Concerned above the location of the tower and suggested to locate it across the highway out of the hamlet. -Feels that there should be a satellite which would fullfill cell phone coverage for the area. Feels that the tower isn't efficient. -Not currently a cell phone user but would consider if 'better service and location [is] found' Not provided 8 Conditioned Support -concerned about the health effects of living in proximity to the tower -feels the tower will adversely affect property values of those living in proximity to the tower. -Not opposed to the design and construction of a tower, but only if it is in a different location away from residential areas and along the highway. Not provided 9 Conditioned Support -Supportive of the facility, its design and location, however if he had a preference it would be situated closer to the highway, but is fine either way Not provided 10 Support Penny and Paul Repstock 4003 Schoen Crescent Box 5032, Woss, BC V0N 3P0 May May May Box 5127 Clint Lutz Woss, BC V0N 3P0 May May May Ray and Ulla Lutz Woss, BC V0N 3P0 May May May Supportive of the facility, its design and location, cannot wait for service Not provided 11 Support PO Box 1562 Karen Dresser Woss, BC V0N 3P0 May May May only concerned about about the location. Feels the location should be at the "WFP office" Not provided 12 Conditioned Support 51

53 Name Contact Information Dates of Inquiries Date of Acknowledgement Date of Response (60-day deadline) Comments / Questions / Concerns File ID with Responses Classification Rachel Dalton representative of the 'Namgis First Nation Amanda Hadley Stg. Craig Blanchard, RCMP Dave Emery, North Island Communications Len Paranych as organizer for a petition Larry Samson North Island Corporation 49 Atli Street PO Box 210 Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0 ( p May 11, 2015 May 27, 2015 June 3, 2015 May 22, 2015 May 27, 2015 June 15, 2015 May 22, 2015 May 27, 2015 June 15, 2015 Cres) Woss, BC V0N 3P0 May May May Haddington Cres. PO Box 730 Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 May May May North Island Communications Inc Island Hiway Campbell River, BC, v9w 2e5 May May May Vernon PO Box 5052 Woss, BC V0N 3P0 May June 4th, 2015 June June 4, Comox Road (received in the Courtenay, BC mail on June V9N 3P6 23, 2015) June 23rd, 2015 June 23rd, Advised TELUS that the proposed location is within 'Namgis Territory, where they hold unextinguished Aboriginal Title and Rights. -Requested that formal, direct and 'appriate consultation with 'Namgis be sought before Telus proceeds any further with plans to develop faciliteis within the Nation's Territory. 2nd message: Rachel was looking for coverage predictions and confirmation that the tower would provide cell coverage to the area. This was confirmed and a prediction map was sent to her. 3rd message: the 'Namgis provided information regarding a Crown land lease they have in place to a parcel to the north east of the proposed site. Their conceptual plans involved a cultural centre and had concerns over the proposed tower's effect on the aesethics and tone of their concept plans. Additionally they raised concerns over IC's consultation process in light the Supreme Court of Canada's ruling on Aboriginal Title. racheld@namgis.bc.ca 13 Opposed/Concerns -Felt that the plans were fine other than the location of the tower. Felt that it is too close to her home and would prefer it far from her house. Not provided 14 Conditioned Support -RCMP detachment Stg. provided a letter in support of the proposed tower. They feel that police service in the area would benefit from the service and increase public safety. He felt that the service would speed up response times and feels that it would greatly impact the community and surrounding area in a positive way craig.blanchard@ 15 Supportive -Provided a lengthy letter with respect the current proposal. He is not opposed to the service being established just feels that the location should be atop Woss Mountain. He noted there is a petition being circulated in Woss to have the proposal modified to move the tower across the Highway, however he does not support that petition. He feels that Woss Mountain would be cheaper to build and provide for a more effective coverage objective. He made comments with respect to upgrading exisiting equipment on the tower located on Woss Mountain not associated with cell coverage. He feels that putting the tower on woss mountain would eliminate Health and Saftey issues and would not effect property values. dave.emery@nico 16 Conditioned Support -a petition signed by residents was provided, having concerns over the proposed location, the effects on real estate values, and health concerns. The request of the petition was to move the tower north of the highway on Crown Land. Not provided 17 Conditioned Support -the board of North Island 911 Corporation adopted a motion at their May 8, 2015 meeting stating: "The NI Corporation send a letter of support proposing a cell tower site in the Regional district of Mount Waddington, specifically Woss area" Not provided 18 Support 52

54 Sample Resolution Resolution Whereas TM Mobile Inc. ( TELUS ) proposes to erect a wireless telecommunication tower and accessory structure on certain lands more particularly described as BLOCK T SECTION 21 RUPERT DISTRICT and located within the hamlet of Woss, B.C. AND WHEREAS proponents of telecommunication towers are regulated by Industry Canada on behalf of the Government of Canada as part of their approval, Industry Canada requires proponents to consult with land use authorities as provided for in CPC ; AND WHERAS TELUS has consulted with the Regional District of Mount Waddington ( RDMW ) and the District has no objection to the proposed telecommunications tower; AND WHEREAS TELUS has consulted with the public by notifying all property owners and occupants within a radius of three-times the height of the tower and has provided thirty (30) plus five (5) days for written public comment; AND WHEREAS there are no outstanding land use issues identified by the consultation; NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED THAT: 1. RDMW Staff be instructed to advise TM Mobile Inc. and Industry Canada that: a. TELUS has satisfactorily completed its consultation with the Regional District of Mount Waddington; b. The Regional District of Mount Waddington is satisfied with TELUS public consultation process; and c. The Regional District of Mount Waddington concurs with TELUS proposal to construct a wireless telecommunications facility provide it is constructed substantially in accordance with the plans submitted to in and described as BLOCK T SECTION 21 RUPERT DISTRICT. 53

55 July 13, 2015 Jeff Long, Manager of Planning Regional District of Mount Waddington Box McNeill Road Port McNeill, B.C. V0N 2R0 VIA Dear Mr. Long, Subject: Proposed TELUS Radiocommunications Facility (30m triangular lattice tower) Coordinates: N 50 12' ", W ' " Legal Description: BLOCK T SECTION 21 RUPERT DISTRICT TELUS FILE: BC2430 Woss Please be advised that TELUS has completed the public consultation process and is respectfully requesting from the member of the board of the Regional District of Mount Waddington, concurrence in the form of a letter or resolution. Enclosed please find evidence of the following efforts regarding this public notification process: Between June 29 th and July 7 th, 2015, TELUS reached out to various participants and residents notifying them of the information meeting and placed notices of the proposed tower project and invitation to Information Meeting in the in North Island Gazette on June 25 and July 2. Please note the newspaper typographical error, where it reads Thursday July 3 rd, however the newspaper and ad ran on Thursday July 2 nd. Please see Appendix 1: Tear Sheets. On Wednesday, July 10, 2015, TELUS hosted a community information meeting from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Woss Community Hall located at 4502 McRae Drive, Woss, BC. The meeting was attended by a total of 26 individuals, one individual did not sign in. Please see Appendix 2: Meeting Sign in Sheets. A total of 13 resident provided comments during the Information Meeting. Of the comments received 10 were in support, 2 were opposed and 1 was neutral in opinion regarding the proposed tower. Please see Appendix 3: Comment Sheets. Storyboards and information shared during the open house can be found in Appendix 4: Storyboards. Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at or by at jonathon.leugner@telus.com. Jon Leugner TM Mobile Inc. (TELUS) Real Estate and Government Affairs TM Mobile Inc. (TELUS) Gilmore Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4W7 Telephone: Website: 54

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57 Thursday, June 25, Event funds marine research By Hannah Griffin Reporter Telegraph Cove s Seahorse Cafe played host to a June 14 event raising money to further marine research and education. The Marine Research and Education Society Love Your Ocean event took place in the sunshine from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and included a photo booth with ocean-themed costumes, a make your own humpback tail magnet station, a raffle, an auction, and a barbecue. A highlight of the auction was the chance to win a fishing and whale watching trip with NHL star and local Willie Mitchell. The Marine Research and Education Society (MERS) is a non-profit organization that promotes conservation and understanding of marine life through research, education and wildlife response. They have a total of six directors with diverse backgrounds, and they also function with the help of volunteers. We re completely mind-blown by the support largely from companies up here that depend on the ocean as well, says Jackie Hildering, humpback whale researcher and education director for MERS. The afternoon also saw an Educating Adults puppet show intended to dispel misconceptions about certain species and teach people about the importance of conservation. Christie McMillan, president of MERS and the director of humpback whale research for the society, says the main goal of the event is to raise money to put directly into research and education. A similar event was run two years ago and was very successful, and when the chance to repeat came up this year, the MERS team seized the opportunity and began planning through the winter. Who is Robert Scott? Anyone who has lived in Port Hardy in the last 50 years will be familiar with the name Robert Scott. It is prominently displayed on the former elementary school building anchoring one end of Market Street in downtown Port Hardy. Most people who pass this building have no idea who Robert Scott was, or his significance to the North Island. A Look Back with Brenda McCorquodale Robert Modal Scott was born in England around He dropped out of school at 15 years of age to start working. In 1927 he emigrated to Canada, and for the first couple of years here he worked in general stores on the Prairies. Then in 1937 he moved to the coast, and worked in a store in Quaskethi Cove, on Quadra Island, for BC Packers. Here he met his wife Eileen. Eileen was born in New Westminster, but grew up in Ocean Falls until her family moved to the Cove. During this period Scott took it upon himself to learn Chinook, a trading language used by First Nations along the coast. In 1938 he moved to Alert Bay, again to work for BC Packers. Scott used his savings to buy Smith s General Store in Port Hardy in 1945 from Silas Pugh. He changed the name to Scott s General Store. With the development of the airport during the war Bob Scott (as he was locally known) believed that it was only a matter of time until development came to Port Hardy. Scott built Port Hardy s first power plant with Buster Cadwallader, and was the first to bring electricity and refrigeration to a local store. He eventually expanded to separate his grocery and hardware stores. When Dong Chong built a larger grocery store in Port Hardy, Scott sold out his grocery and concentrated on his hardware interests. Scott was the proud holder of account #1 from the first bank in Port Hardy, the Bank of Nova Scotia. Although he was an entrepreneur, it was not Scott s business interests that endeared him to the communities on the North Island. He was a member of the local medical board, the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce, the inaugural Port Hardy Parks Board, and the District Recreation Committee. He was also a member of the Masons. When Scott became a member of the School Board, there were two separate Boards for the Quatsino and Alert Bay school districts. He played an important role in amalgamating the Boards and reducing duplication. Scott took it upon himself to lobby the BC government for more funding for North Island schools. When Education Minister Bill Straith was travelling through Port Hardy on his way to Prince Rupert, Scott took him on a tour of Port Hardy s small two-room schoolhouse to show him the need for better facilities. The result was that the Board secured $500,000 for each of two new elementary schools in Port Hardy and Port Alice. One of these schools, Robert Scott School, opened in the spring of The original school fell victim to an arsonist in 1974 and was rebuilt on the same site. The response wasn t all positive though, and Scott had to make some controversial decisions. As a Port Hardy resident he heard a lot of complaining about the decision to build one high school, North Island Secondary School, in Port McNeill, but he believed it was the right location to support the tri-port area as well as Alert Bay, Sointula, and other outlying communities. Scott is also remembered as being instrumental in securing the right for First Nations children to attend public school on the North Island. He was honoured with the title Giykumi (Chief) by the Kwakuitl First Nation. Interested in local history, Scott personally helped to finance a history book about Port Hardy called A Whale of a Story. Sales of the book supported the local hospital fund. In 1973 he retired, looking forward to a quiet life at Storey s Beach. In October 1974 he travelled on holiday to Toronto to meet with his sister from Scotland. Sadly, he choked on his food while in a restaurant. He was rushed to the hospital but fell into a coma. He was transferred to St. Paul s Hospital in Vancouver and passed away Nov. 14, Hannah Griffin Photo Kalem Thomas, 4, of Port McNeill, plays with a new shark friend during the Marine Education and Research Society Love Your Ocean event June 14 at the Seahorse Café in Telegraph Cove. PUBLIC NOTICE TELUS IS INVITING THE PUBLIC TO ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION AND OPEN HOUSE FOR A PROPOSED TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY IN WOSS INFORMATION SESSION AND OPEN HOUSE DETAILS PLACE: Woss Community Hall, 4502 McRae Drive, Woss, BC DATE: Wednesday July 8, 2015 TIME: 5:30pm 7:30pm Cypress land services Woss telus tower 3x8.5 PROPOSED STRUCTURE: TELUS has proposed a telecommunications facility consisting of a 30-metre triangular lattice tower and ancillary radio equipment within the hamlet of Woss. process SITE LOCATION: Within the Regional District of Mount Waddington off Englewood Drive in the hamlet of Woss and legally described as BLOCK T SECTION 21 RUPERT DISTRICT. COORDINATES: N 50 12' ", W ' " TELUS CONTACT: Further information about the open house and proposal can be obtained by contacting: Jon Leugner TELUS - Real Estate and Government Affairs Gilmore Way, Burnaby, BC V5G4W7 jonathon.leugner@telus.com 56

58 8 Thursday, July 3, 2015 Summer Hours Port McNeill and District Museum Port McNeill museum summer hours process 3x5 Bring your friends and family for a trip into the historic past of our Logging Community, appropriately housed in a lovely log structure built by community support from local wood and resources Shelley Crescent, Port McNeill Student Opportunity for summer volunteer work experience For more information call Lois PUBLIC NOTICE TELUS IS INVITING THE PUBLIC TO ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION AND OPEN HOUSE FOR A PROPOSED TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY IN WOSS Cypress land services Woss telus tower 3x8.5 INFORMATION SESSION AND OPEN HOUSE DETAILS PLACE: Woss Community Hall, 4502 McRae Drive, Woss, BC DATE: Wednesday July 8, 2015 TIME: 5:30pm 7:30pm PROPOSED STRUCTURE: TELUS has proposed a telecommunications facility consisting of a 30-metre triangular lattice tower and ancillary radio equipment within the hamlet of Woss. process SITE LOCATION: Within the Regional District of Mount Waddington off Englewood Drive in the hamlet of Woss and legally described as BLOCK T SECTION 21 RUPERT DISTRICT. COORDINATES: N 50 12' ", W ' " TELUS CONTACT: Further information about the open house and proposal can be obtained by contacting: Jon Leugner TELUS - Real Estate and Government Affairs Gilmore Way, Burnaby, BC V5G4W7 jonathon.leugner@telus.com Emma Twamley Photo Fund-raising Fun On June 20 the Port Alice Volunteer Fire Department held a car wash and cupcake and barbecue fund-raiser for Muscular Dystrophy and initiatives within the department. In total they raised $ They also had chocolate goodies for sale just in time for Father s Day. In the photograph, from left to right, are: Wayne Beckett, Carolyn Meech, Maria Farrell, and Kris Jorgenson. Mounties discuss theory By Kathy O Reilly-Taylor Editor Port Hardy RCMP Staff Sgt. Gord Brownridge and Const. Rob Brennan appeared at the June 18 District of Port Hardy Operational Services Committee meeting where they discussed the Broken Window theory. The theory is that maintaining and monitoring urban environments prevents small crimes such as vandalism and public drinking, and helps to create an atmosphere of order and lawfulness, thereby preventing more serious crimes from happening. The theory was introduced in a 1982 article by social scientists James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling. Since then it has been subject to debate and the theory has been used for several reforms in criminal policy. The idea, said Brownridge in an interview, is that if owners don t care about their property, other people don t respect it or care for it either. Brownridge said the City of Nanaimo, for instance, had an issue with people tagging electrical and other boxes with graffiti. You drive downtown now and they have really nice murals on their electrical and hydro boxes. It is very decorative and that kind of thing really cuts down on graffiti, Brownridge said. By Kathy O Reilly-Taylor Editor Port Alice could soon have high speed internet. Brooks Bay Cable will be applying for funding from the Connecting BC Program s Northern Development Initiative Trust to install equipment and upgrades to provide internet access to the community. The first application for $150,000 will match a $150,000 grant already requested from the The Port Hardy RCMP are hoping to encourage business and homeowners to clean up their properties in an effort to discourage unsocial activity in that area, he said. It s just one more tool in a multifaceted approach that we re taking on those issues. You use everything you can, said Brownridge. Brennan told the committee that detachment members have spoken to local business owners and the Rotary Club about things they can do to clean up areas regardless of ownership. Brennan said the RCMP would also like to partner with the District to clean up the affected areas, in the hopes that if areas are cared for they will no longer attract pubic intoxication. Allison McCarrick, director of Financial Services, said the District does have an Unsightly Premises bylaw that can be enforced. Typically a letter is sent to the owner asking them to clean up the property by a certain date. If the owner does not comply, either public works or a contractor is called in to clean it up and the cost is added to the owner s property tax account. The committee voted to circulate the Broken Window report to staff to identify the owners of problem sites and come back with a recommendation on how to proceed with cleaning them up. Company looking to supply Port Alice internet federal government s Connecting Canadians Initiative, for a microwave tower upgrade. The second application, for $75,000, will go towards equipment upgrades to complete the project and deliver the bandwidth. In order to complete the process, Brooks Bay Cable needed a letter of support and a copy of resolutions from the Regional District of Mount Waddington. The RDMW board agreed to the request. 57

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77 Welcome to the Community Information Meeting TELUS representatives are on-site to answer your questions and receive your feedback. Please sign in and provide us your comments. 76

78 Project Timeline & Consultation Process February 2015 Woss - Project Engineered and Development of Plans April 2015 Consultation with RDMW commenced April 2015 Public Notification issued to properties within 90m of tower. Notices placed in the North Island Gazette July 2015 Community Consultation Meeting Comments received will be responded to in writing July 2015 Proposal to be brought forward to RDMW Board of Directors July 2015 Concurrence Granted - (If concurrence is not granted, Industry Canada holds the final authority) August-September 2015 Final Candidates considered as part of CBCA 2016 Construction of Tower Subject to being selected as part of Connecting British Columbia Agreement 77

79 Site Plan & Tower Profile Insert new prelims The existing 6m tower on the site will be removed and replaced with a 30m triangle lattice tower with access from Englewood Drive. The facility will include a propane powered emergency generator, and a compound chain link fence around the tower only. The existing shelter shall remain to house equipment necessary for the operation of the antenna on the tower. 78

80 Service Area Objectives Service Without Tower Service With Tower TELUS intends to deliver wireless services to Woss, BC by the end of 2016 as part of the Connecting British Columbia Agreement 79

81 Visual Impact Analysis Minimal to no visual impact Minor to partial view of tower Areas with no colour fill - Photo simulations show the potential impact Obstruction impeding visual impact of tower Note: Visual impacts are subject to change, where the representations provided are approximations based on existing vegetation coverage in the community. 80

82 Photo-simulation Photo 1 BEFORE AFTER View: looking southeast from Nimpkish Crescent Photo Simulation is a close representation and is for conceptual purposes only. Transport Canada and NAV Canada have approved that no lighting or painting is required. 81

83 Photo-simulation Photo 2 BEFORE AFTER View: looking west from Elk Dr. and Schoen Crescent Photo Simulation is a close representation and is for conceptual purposes only. Transport Canada and NAV Canada have approved that no lighting or painting is required. 82

84 Photo-simulation Photo 3 BEFORE AFTER View: looking northeast from the northwest corner of Schoen Crescent Photo Simulation is a close representation and is for conceptual purposes only. Transport Canada and NAV Canada have approved that no lighting or painting is required. 83

85 Photo-simulation Photo 4 BEFORE AFTER View: looking northeast from Nimpkish Crescent Photo Simulation is a close representation and is for conceptual purposes only. Transport Canada and NAV Canada have approved that no lighting or painting is required. 84

86 Photo-simulation Photo 5 BEFORE AFTER View: looking Northwest along Englewood Drive at Compound Photo Simulation is a close representation and is for conceptual purposes only. Transport Canada and NAV Canada have approved that no lighting or painting is required. 85

87 Aerial Map and Site Selection Factors Local Terrain Coverage Objectives Line of Sight Ability to Secure Land Tenure Construction Feasibility Zoning LEGEND Proposed 30 self-support tower site Existing TELUS Sites Existing Radio Installations 86

88 Network Demand for Data 12,000,000 Monthly Mobile Data Traffic TB 10,000,000 8,000,000 6,000,000 4,000,000 2,000, One smartphone creates as much data traffic as 35 basic-feature phones. Data traffic is expected to double every year through Half of all phone connections in Canada are now wireless. Since 2008, with the growing popularity of devices that use data, TELUS has had to upgrade their networks to handle 5 times the volume of traffic. Canadians send million text messages per day. 87

89 Is this Tower Safe? Typically towers operate less than 1% of the maximum level measured at ground level allowed under Safety Code 6 guidelines administered by Health Canada. 100% Wireless antennas are low-power, short range radio systems. EMF energy levels diminish exponentially as you move away from antennas. 0.1% Please see handouts for additional information. 88

90 Thank you for coming! 89