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April 2003
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Minutes of Meeting Approved
Minutes of Meeting April
25 & 26, 2003 - Kitimat
Guests:
Welcome and Introductions – Henry Klassen, Chair,
Nechako Watershed Council Business Meeting Decision: The
NWC moves to a neutral venue for the remainder of Friday afternoon and evening.
Decision: The
NWC decided to add to the agenda presentations by the District of Kitimat, BC
Public Policy Issue: Alcan Power
Sales and Alcan, Aluminum Industry, Alcan and Kitimat Overview. These
presentations will take place during the time allotted for dinner. Decision:
The NWC accepts, as presented, the Statement of Revenue and Expenditures
for the twelve months ended March 31, 2003. Decision: The
NWC accepts the recommendation that Ken Simon prepare a financial review for the
2002/2003 fiscal year. Decision: It
was accepted by the Council, that Alcan will be providing more than 50% of the
proposed NWC funding for the 2003/2004 fiscal year. Action: Daryl
will revise the proposed budget for the 2003/2004 fiscal year and distribute to
all members for approval at the next NWC meeting.
Action: Daryl
will put together a report regarding the NWC’s past attendance at
exhibitions and trade shows, to aid the Council in determining its
involvement in like events for the upcoming year. This report will be presented
at the next NWC meeting. Action: Daryl and
Henry will prepare a quote and new contract for the Administrative Services
Contractor position for presentation at the next NWC meeting. Decision:
The NWC accepts the minutes of the meeting of February 28 & March 1,
2003, in Burns Lake with changes. Action: A press release will be prepared for immediate release, centering on the completion of the Cold Water Release Facility Work Plan Year One Activities. Nechako Enhancement Society Update Environmental Dynamics Inc. gave a presentation regarding the now completed Cold Water Release Facility Work Plan Year One Activities. Nechako Fisheries Conservation Program Update Future Roles Action:
Ken Duke will write a letter on behalf of Alcan, to the NWC, to address
the issue of deadlines brought forth in recommendations in the NEEFMC Report.
Ken Duke will also consult with the BC Government to determine whether
the Government can and will write a letter, to the NWC, based on the issue of
deadlines in the NEEFMC Report without first receiving a letter from the NWC
requesting this information. Action:
Rick Krehbiel will incorporate Alcan and the Provincial
Government’s paragraph into the “NWC Response to the NEEFMC Report” and
then forward to Daryl for distribution to all members for review prior to the
next NWC meeting. Flow
Regimes Action:
Joan Chess and Rick Krehbiel will revise the Draft Principles for
Developing Flow Regime for the Nechako River.
Once completed, the new draft will be sent to Daryl for distribution to
all members.
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